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What is the significance of Miriam's death? How are the new generation of Israelites just like their forefathers? Why is Moses resentful of them? How is Aaron complicit in Moses' sin? Why is God angry at Moses and banish him from the Promised Land? How is the rock symbolizing Jesus? Why didn't Israel attack Edom? How was this an example of turning the other cheek? What is Aaron's legacy as he dies...

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. On today's show, we continue looking at the life of CS Lewis with a brief review of the film The Most Reluctant Convert from The Fellowship of Performing Arts. The film chronicles CS Lewis' life journey from Atheism to Christianity and all the stops along the way as told in his own book Surprised by Joy. In the review, I walk you all through Lewis' various religio...

We're back! Christian and Joe explain the reasons for their absence and then get into the mystery of the Chupacabra, disagreeing heavily on what it is, where it came from, and how we best study it. Did the Chupacabra simply appear one day? Is it a natural animal? A government experiment? An alien? A tulpa? Find out by listening!

"I want to grow the fighter within me" Welcome to my dojo, this is Kung Fu Pizza Party. In today's episode, I review another one of Michelle Khare's Challenge Accepted videos where she trains to compete in her debut boxing match against fellow content creator Andrea Botez. In the review I walk you through her process of training for the fight under Olympic bronze medalist Tony Jefferies, I highlig...

In this enlightening episode of Systematic Geekology, we delve into the latest developments in pop culture, focusing primarily on the recently released film "Captain America: Brave New World," the video game "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle," and the Marvel comic event "One World Under Doom," as part of our "What's News" series. One of the central inquiries we explore is whether there is indeed...

The principal focus of our discussion revolves around the captivating manga and anime series "Dandadan." Throughout this episode, we delve into the intricate blend of supernatural elements, cryptozoological phenomena, and extraterrestrial encounters that characterize this narrative. Our esteemed guest, Mark Flower, enriches the dialogue with insights from his own podcast, "Grub & Grace," foste...

The conversation presented in this episode delves into the intricate relationship between theology, spirituality, and the realm of Dungeons & Dragons, as articulated by Dr. Thomas Herman-Webster. Central to our dialogue is the assertion that role-playing games like D&D serve as fertile ground for ethical and cosmological inquiry, fostering a deeper understanding of spiritual formation. We...

Why was it important for Aaron and his sons to lead well? What was expected of the Levites as a whole? What does it mean for God to establish a covenant of salt with them? How are we to compensate pastors for their work? Is tithing a biblical command? What was the point of sacrificing a red heifer? How does this foreshadow Jesus? Why was it necessary to make laws concerning dead bodies? https://ze...

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. Today, we are beginning a run of episodes revolving around CS Lewis. After briefly recapping my current sermon series On Faith: What Does it Mean to Believe? I talk about CS Lewis and his conversion to believing in Jesus. I discuss my difficulties with his conversion story while trying to root out the weeds of my own faith. Then I take us back to Hebrews 11:1-3 to...

Welcome to my dojo, this is Kung Fu Pizza Party. It's Valentines Day! Today we celebrate love and romance, but for some, it's a day to remember the ones that got away. That one crush in high school that you never got to date. In today's episode, I share the ones that got away from me, martial art style. I share three short stories about times when I was invited to train in specific martial arts bu...

In this special episode, we engage in an illuminating discussion with esteemed guest Ryan Does, host of the acclaimed podcasts "Skipping Church" and "Across the Bifrost." Our primary focus revolves around the upcoming film "Captain America: Brave New World," wherein we endeavor to prepare our listeners by reflecting on the intricate narratives of General Ross and Sam Wilson within the Marvel Cinem...

Dive into our hipster era, or at least Leah's most hipster era. We talk David Lynch and Kendrick Lamar, and how art changes our lives. Also do you want to join a banned books club? Let us know! We might start one!

The crux of our discourse centers on the profound significance of love as articulated by Jesus in John 13:34-35, wherein He commands His disciples to love one another as He has loved them. In our conversation with Pastor Matt Walker Thrift, the Lead Pastor of Koerner Heights Church and author of "Follow: Genuine Discipleship in the Modern Age," we delve into the intricacies of discipleship in the...

The second episode of the series "Finding the Good" embarks on a profound examination of the often-contentious relationship between the realms of magic and science in our fandoms! The salient theme of this episode revolves around the juxtaposition of magic and science, where we endeavor to explore the potential coexistence and mutual enrichment of these two realms in the media we consume. We engag...

The discourse presented during this session at Theology Beer Camp 2024 in Denver, Colorado, delves into the intricate relationship between video games and theological and ethical considerations. Central to the conversation is Ben Chicka's latest publication, "Playing as Others: Theological and Ethical Responsibility in Video Games," which posits that engaging with video games can facilitate profou...

Why does God make additions to the sacrificial system? Why is it important that God brings these rules up after Israel's rebellions? Did God always plan for Gentiles to be His people too? What is an unintentional sin and how can we avoid them? How many people are enslaved in the world today? Why is God righteous to allow Israel to stone a Sabbath breaker to death? What are the importance of the ta...

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. Today is a special presentation of the show called ReOrientation. Orientation is a special day where new students are given a preview of what their new academic life will be like. Here on ReOrientation, we put aside the intelectualism and the ranting and raving to focus on Jesus, His Kingdom, the gospel, and the Word by stripping the show down and just talking abo...

This episode originally aired on My Seminary Life What's in a name? In today's episode, we bring Celebrate March to a close with a look at my name. Yes, it is my birthday as well this month, and although I do not have the influence the rest of the people I highlighted this month have had, I still think there is an interesting origin behind my name. So strap in as I take you to the magical land of...

This podcast episode offers a comprehensive examination of the seminal film "Toy Story," which marks the inception of the Pixar legacy within the broader Disney animation narrative. As we delve into the intricacies of the film, we explore its profound themes of friendship, jealousy, and the existential crises faced by its beloved characters, Woody and Buzz Lightyear. The conversation illuminates t...

This episode features a profound exploration of the intersection between music, spirituality, and community, as hosted by Joshua Noel and TJ Blackwell. Our esteemed guest, Kate Bluett, a poet and lyricist from North Texas, articulates the significance of collaboration in the creative process within the Porter's Gate Collective. The dialogue delves into the theological implications of communal sing...

Evan Garcia embarks on his inaugural journey as a lead host on our podcast, Systematic Geekology, in a captivating exploration of an intriguing "what if" scenario: the prospect of holding employment within the esteemed realm of Gondor, a significant locale from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary works. Accompanying him are co-host Elizabeth Pangalangan Clyde, affectionately known as "Pang," and former hos...

Why did the Israelites rebel again? How can we deliver good news better? How were Moses, Aaron, Joshua, and Caleb righteous and humble? Would it have been wrong for God to start over with Moses? Who is being tested in this moment? How do the Israelites who rebelled end up doing exactly what they complained they wouldn't? How is God merciful and wrathful at the same time? https://zencastr.com/?via=...

The return of Joe, a former host of Systematic Geekology, marks a significant occasion as he reunites with current host Evan Garcia to delve into the classic film Groundhog Day. In a thoughtful discussion, we explore the film's profound thematic elements, particularly its commentary on personal growth and the human experience, as reflected in the character arc of Phil Connors, portrayed by Bill Mu...

Is there an ethical way to be thankful? Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In today's Rabbit Trail, I recap my thankfulness sermons from November and ask the big question, can thankfulness continue to be thankfulness if you get something out of it? After recapping my sermons on Luke 18:9-14 and Psalm 138, I work it out defending the idea that having hope restored in your current situation is an eth...

Either karate do "yes" or karate do "no", karate you "maybe" squish like grape. Understand? Welcome to my dojo, this is Kung Fu Pizza Party, and today our journey to Karate Kid Legends begins with our review of the 1984 classic, The Karate Kid starring Ralph Macchio. Here today I am once again joined by my wife Claire who had never seen this movie before. In the review, we breakdown the ending of...