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  1. 315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

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    07/15/23
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Hey Man, Nice Shot. In this episode, we discuss Rene Girard’s argument for why Jesus’ death as a scapegoat is unique to all other sacrifices in human history. What is violence for? What is a scapegoat, and why is one necessary for peace and good order? How does Jesus break the law machinery that demands a victim?
    315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

  2. Jesus Talks to Demons (Matthew 8:28-34)

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    06/14/23
    2 mins
    By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price delve into Matthew 8:28-34. This passage recounts the encounter of Jesus with two demon-possessed men, and their subsequent deliverance.
    Jesus Talks to Demons (Matthew 8:28-34)

  3. Who's Afraid of Deconstruction? with Bruce Hillman

    book
    05/12/23
    3 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | Bruce Hillman
    Who's Afraid of Deconstruction? with Bruce Hillman
    Who's Afraid of Deconstruction? with Bruce Hillman

  4. The Woman Jesus Called a Dog ( Matthew 15:21-28)

    book
    05/10/23
    1 min
    By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price will be diving into Matthew 15:21-28, a passage that challenges our understanding of faith in Christ and His mercy.
    The Woman Jesus Called a Dog ( Matthew 15:21-28)

  5. 302: Banned Books LIVE HOLY WEEK Q&A

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    04/07/23
    7 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    And We Are Live! In this episode, we go live for Holy Week and answer listeners' questions: election, repentance, the church, law and gospel, and on and on we go.
    302: Banned Books LIVE HOLY WEEK Q&A

  6. An Intro to Christ's Atonement with Caleb Keith

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    04/06/23
    3 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | Caleb Keith
    Caleb Keith joins Kelsi to discuss Christ's atonement and the most common theories of the atonement, including Substitution, Christus Victor, and Exemplar or Moral.
    An Intro to Christ's Atonement with Caleb Keith

  7. Faith and Prayer

    book
    03/30/23
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Oftentimes we interpret our prayers through the lens of our emotions, or our passion behind the prayers we pray. When those prayers aren't answered the way we want, we examine the level of passion, or our method of prayer, to see what needs to be fixed.
    Faith and Prayer

  8. 300: C.S. Lewis - A Grief Observed

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    03/27/23
    6 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Are We Just Rats in a Maze? In this episode, we discuss grief, mourning, death, and hope while reading C.S. Lewis’s book, A Grief Observed.
    300: C.S. Lewis - A Grief Observed

  9. Jane Grizzle and Bodily Limitations

    book
    03/27/23
    7 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    Writer Jane Grizzle talks on what the body’s limitations can teach us about God’s work for us.
    Jane Grizzle and Bodily Limitations

  10. Psalm 123 Izzi Ray songs " I Lift Up My Eyes"

    book
    03/24/23
    1 min
    By Chad Bird
    Psalm 123 contains some of the most beautiful descriptions of the life of faith, describing how we look to God until “He shall be gracious to us” as we wait in hope.
    Psalm 123 Izzi Ray songs

  11. Psalm 101 Andrea Hammond sings "Whatever Happens"

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    03/17/23
    1 min
    By Chad Bird
    Psalm 101 is a puzzling Psalm. At first glance it can leave us wondering how to respond.
    Psalm 101 Andrea Hammond sings

  12. Shame and Restoration

    book
    03/11/23
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    What if you could have a conversation with someone who was theologically sound, a great communicator, and an experienced licensed therapist to talk about the emotions we struggle with, and what to do with them?
    Shame and Restoration