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This interview was recorded with Dr. Greg Beale, professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas.

Today we wrap up season 4 with a special episode about biblical community, joined by our best friends, Dane Rosenbaum and Grant Rhines!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com

Finishing our journey through Exodus, we talk about the construction of the tabernacle, concluding with the glorious end to the book of Exodus in chapter 40.   In our 13th and final episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 35-40: The Sabbath, again An abundance of freewill offerings An overview of chapters 36-37 with a focus on the cherubim & lampstand Looking at 38:21 — the records of the...

Continuing our journey through Exodus, in today’s episode we jump into the well-known story in which Israel builds a golden calf—and what follows. Exodus 32-34 is a section of the book that is actually central to understanding who God is and the story of the entire Old Testament.     In our 12th episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 32-34: Taking a turn from Ex. 1-31 Idol/god, idols/god...

In today’s episode we dive into another often-overlooked section of Exodus in which the Lord provides instructions for Israel’s priests—mediators before God on behalf of the people. We close with chapter 31, where there is an outpouring of the Spirit for the work to be done and more words from the Lord on the Sabbath.   ** We apologize for some audio quality issues.   In our 11th episode in the bo...

Perhaps our most unique episode?! Today’s interview is with David Mathis, who is the executive editor for desiringGod.org , a pastor at Cities Church, and an author. We talk to David about how to biblically approach our consumption of caffeine and sugar—based on two articles he has written:   God Caffeinated His World: Coffee, Tea, and Soda to the Glory of Christ What is Sweeter Than Honey? A Litt...

In today’s episode we dive into an often-overlooked section of Exodus in which the Lord provides instructions for Israel to build the tabernacle—where God will dwell amongst His people.     In our tenth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 25-27: A willingness to give & the use of riches from Egypt Episode #44 on God’s presence The tabernacle as a new Eden The ark of the covenant & the...

In today’s episode we dive into a very important part of the book of Exodus: the arrival at Mt. Sinai, the giving of the Law, and the confirmation of the covenant. We highly recommend listening to this episode along with the interview that released this past Thursday with Dr. Carmen Imes about the law and the command to not bear God’s name in vain.   In our ninth episode in the book of Exodus, we...

Today’s interview is with Dr. Carmen Imes, who is the Associate Professor of Old Testament at Biola University in La Mirada, CA. We talk to her about her excellent book, Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters . We discuss what the command means when it says, “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain” (Ex. 20:7), and more broadly the role of the law in general. What does it mea...

In our eighth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 17:8-18:27: The important question & disagreement: is Christmas music okay before Thanksgiving? Joshua appears—a key figure for later Again: the significance of the staff Amalek, part of Esau’s line—looking back to Genesis The focus on obedience The emphasis on the passage: Yahweh on Israel’s side Douglas Stuart: “This verse does not t...

In our seventh episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 15:22-17:7, a section of the book featuring a recurring theme: the disobedience and complaints of Israel prior to a battle, a meal, and the arrival at Mt. Sinai (chs. 17-19).   Today’s conversation: Remembering the exodus event Three days into the wilderness—what happens? The theme of water in the book, carried into 15:22-25 Forgetful...

In our sixth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 14:1-15:21 as Yahweh triumphs over the Egyptians and then Israel sings in response to God delivering His people.   Today’s conversation: Geography at the beginning of ch. 14 The exodus as a founding story for Israel Yahweh reiterating His purpose in the exodus event Israel’s complaining, looking forward and backward in the story God as...

Today’s interview is with Dr. Tom Schreiner, the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Professor of Biblical Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Schreiner has written a ton of books, including several we love, including his Romans commentary and biblical theology . While Dr. Schreiner has done lots of work in Paul’s let...

In our fifth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 11-13 as the plagues conclude and God institutes feasts and practices for His people.     Today’s conversation: The threat & playing out of the final plague Yahweh: set apart; Israel: set apart Allegiance: there’s only two sides Who is crying out now? From 3:7 to 11:6 The key word: “remember” Passover, Feast of Booths, Pentecost Feast o...

In our fourth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 7-10—the highest amount of chapters we’ve ever covered in a single Radically Normal episode!   Today’s conversation: The significance of “the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord” A different, helpful view of miracles in Exodus & the Gospels Creation & de-creation themes in Exodus & Revelation Patterns amongst the plagues God’s peop...

Today’s interview features our first artist on the podcast, and we had a blast. We talked to singer-songwriter Caroline Cobb, who just released a new album, A King & His Kindness—available wherever you listen to music. Caroline talks to us about: her new album how music helps up remember and rehearse God’s story her accomplished goal of writing a song on every book of the Bible in one year (!) wor...

In our third episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 5-6. If you make your way to the end of the episode, here’s an update: Andrei is not currently 3-0 in fantasy football. He is 4-2, and he is in third place in the league.   Today’s conversation: Pharaoh’s response to the words of God through Aaron and Moses Properly thinking about the popular “let my people go” phrase “I am the Lord” in...

In our second episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 3-4: The story of the burning bush: the holiness of God & the significance of the fire The transcendence & immanence of God Moses’ many doubts God’s way of reassurance: His presence “I Am Who I Am” & covenantal language The staff & the serpent Connections to Genesis & Leviticus Aaron joins the party An early look at Pharaoh’s heart & t...

“Union with Christ, our participation in Christ, means that we have been given a new identity that doesn’t just save us from what was. It invites us into what could be. It becomes the grounds of our sanctification and our pursuit of holiness.”   Today’s interview is with Kyle Worley, Lead Pastor and Church Planter of Mosaic Church in Richardson, TX and co-host of the Knowing Faith podcast. He grac...

The beginning of season 4! In today’s episode we introduce the book of Exodus and discuss the first two chapters of the book: threads between Genesis and Exodus: it’s one story the fruitful multiplication of God’s people in Egypt Pharaoh who fears man and the midwives who fear God the saving of Moses’ life how Moses and Noah were both on an ark Moses growing up how Moses killing the Egyptian was n...

In this episode we discuss 2 Cor. 13 to wrap up season 3! Thank you for listening, and we look forward to being back to jump into the book of Exodus.   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss 2 Cor. 12, a chapter in the book of 2 Corinthians that is rather well-known for its strong emphasis on Christ’s power being displayed through our weakness. In addition to this theme, we also talk about Paul’s vision, “boasting,” and conflict with his flesh.   Send in Q&A questions for the upcoming Q&A!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radic...

In this episode we discuss 2 Cor. 11, the longest chapter in the book of 2 Corinthians. In addition to understanding the foolish boasting discussed, we hope that you are encouraged by the Scripture and our conversation to push forward in the fight against darkness and be willing to endure risk and hardship for the spread of the gospel.   Send in Q&A questions for the upcoming Q&A!   Radically Norm...

Today’s interview is with author, speaker, and podcast host Dr. Ashley Hales. She talks to us about how placing limits on our lives actually increases our freedom, the role of limiting social media in placing limits, differentiating between biblical rest and unbiblical laziness, and God’s vision for community.   Her forthcoming book, A Spacious Life: Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Li...

In today’s episode we continue our weekly time in 2 Corinthians, looking at chapter 10. Chapter 10 is a pivotal chapter in 2 Corinthians as we get a transition from themes of reconciliation and unity to confrontation.   Send in Q&A questions for the upcoming Q&A!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com