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Ron and John kick off a new season and a new series with the topic “The Day of the Lord”. The Bible looks forward to a future time when God would make all things right. In this first of three episodes, they look at the Old Testament foundations for a Christian perspective on the future. How did Israel’s prophets describe how God finally resolves all things? The post The Day of th...

Season 2 is over! Season 3 is here. As they prepare for a new Advent series in the Year of our Lord 2021, Ron and John pause to reflect on where they’ve been and where they’re headed. Also, come see what Christmas has to do with the end of the world! The post Season 3 Begins: Catching Up appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

In this episode John and Ron conclude their series on the problem of evil. They ask what we can say when we’re confronted with evil — as well as what we should not say! They also dive back into scripture. How does this account of the problem of evil square with what scripture says, and how does God confront evil in Jesus Christ? The post The Problem of Evil, Part 4 appeared first o...

In this episode Ron and John dive into the core of the problem of evil. We consider the “argument from evil”—an argument that says because evil exists, God cannot exist as Christians describe God: all-knowing, all-powerful, and good. As an answer, we discuss what is known as the “free will defense.” The post The Problem of Evil, Part 3: Free Will Defense appeared first on O...

In this episode Ron and John sort out what good and evil are. We conclude by examining an episode where Jesus’ disciples demand to know: why did this particular bad thing happen? The post The Problem of Evil, Part 2 appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

Ron and John begin a four-episode series on what is traditionally called “the problem of evil.” In this episode, we lay the groundwork for a conversation that deals with the problem of accounting for evil things that happen in the world around us given what we say we believe about God. The post The Problem of Evil, Part 1 appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

In this second of two interim summer episodes, Ron and John take a look at Mark 2, where Jesus heals a man who was paralyzed. What Jesus says and does when friends lower the man through the roof in order to reach him is unexpected, intriguing, and even scandalous. Image: Eden Pictures, CC BY 2.0 . The post Mark 2: Bringing Down the House appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

In this interim episode at the end of summer, 2021, John and Ron ask: why is it so important that Jesus turns water into wine early in the Gospel of John? The post John 2: Water into Wine appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

We are working on upcoming episodes and busy with summer activities right now, so we are taking a short, one-episode break. In the meantime, for those who haven’t discovered it yet, we’d like you to hear our “behind the scenes” episode from the start of this season. The post Looking Back, Ahead, and Behind the Scenes appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

How does the story end? Ron and John conclude their survey of Jonah as we find Jonah and God in conversation for the first time. Through their dialogue we see Jonah’s motivations, God’s heart, and the big lesson of the story. Image: Davidbena, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons The post Jonah, part 4: Whine from the Vine appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

Jonah survived his encounter with the sea in chapter 2. What happens next? Ron and John follow Jonah to his next destination and explore the startling events that now happen on land. The post Jonah, part 3: Second Chances appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

In the second chapter of Jonah, the fact that the prophet spends three days and three nights in the belly of a fish is not the only surprising development. Ron and John take a deep dive into what Jonah has to say as he ponders his predicament. The post Jonah, part 2: Inside Out appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

Ron and John begin a new series through the book of Jonah. In this episode, we introduce the book with a look at its background and setting, what kind of story it is, and how the drama gets underway in chapter 1. The post Jonah, part 1: See Jonah Run appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

On May 2, Ron and John joined Dr. Doug Fox, senior pastor of First United Methodist Church in Irving, Texas, for a live discussion in their worship service. Our focus was the Bible as a single story and the importance of reading the Old and New Testaments together. We hope you enjoy this “live episode” as much as we did! The post Orthodocs.faith Live in Irving, Texas appeared first on...

This episode concludes our series through the Book of Philippians with chapter 4. Paul exhorts the Philippians to rejoice as he does, experiencing God’ peace in all circumstances. The post The Center of Rejoicing is Jesus appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

Our series in Philippians continues in chapter 3, where we learn that next to knowing Christ, everything else is valueless in comparison. Ron and John explore this crucial point that Paul makes and how he makes it, along with a further look at how he appeals to the Roman Philippians as citizens of heaven. The post Citizens of Heaven appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

Ron and John continue in Philippians with chapter 2, including a discussion of how this chapter instructs Christians in both beliefs and behavior. The person and example of Jesus Christ are at the very center of what the apostle Paul has to say to both the Philippian church and to modern Christians today. The post Unity, Humility, and the Mindset of Christ appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

In this first of four episodes surveying the Book of Philippians, Ron and John explore the unique background of Philippi as it relates to understanding Paul’s letter and dive into the first chapter. The post To Philippi from Prisoner Paul appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

Ron and John conclude their survey of the Bible with a review of the final books of the New Testament and a brief look at the process by which the Christian Bible was recognized as scripture by Christians. The post Bible Survey (Part 5): Epistles and Revelation appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

We continue our survey through the Bible to follow the core story into the New Testament. As the long-awaited Messiah comes and the good news spreads, the work that God began in and through Israel advances. Ron and John discuss the four gospels and the Book of Acts as the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus take center stage. The post Bible Survey (Part 4): The Good News appeared first on Ortho...

Ron and John conclude the Old Testament portion of their survey through the Bible. We talk about King David, some history of the Israelite kingdoms that followed him, the prophets that spoke to those kingdoms and their neighbors, and the poetry that reflected on life with God. The post Bible Survey (Part 3): Kings, Prophets, and More appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

The story continues as God works through Moses and his successors in Israel to fulfill a promise to redeem humankind. Ron and John survey the books of Exodus through the reign of Saul in 1 Samuel. The post Bible Survey (Part 2): From Moses to King Saul appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

Ron and John begin a five-episode survey of the biblical story’s basic outline. We start with an introduction to the Bible itself and a look back to the beginning—the Book of Genesis. The post Bible Survey (Part 1): From the Beginning appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

Ron and John conclude the series Prepare the Way with a look at two faithful followers of God who worshiped continuously as they waited for their Savior. When they saw him, they knew that God had fulfilled his promise to comfort and to restore humankind. We can learn much from their worship, waiting, and witness. For information about our companion eBook for this series, Prepare the Way, visit the...

In this episode, Ron and John take a close look at the classic nativity story in Luke 2. The fulfillment of God’s promise in Isaiah 40 bursts into the world as heaven sings! For information about our companion eBook for this series, Prepare the Way, visit the store at orthodocs.faith/shop . The post Ordinary Shepherds Hear from Heaven appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .