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Mark 13, featuring Jesus’ Olivet Discourse, is a tricky and heavily debated chapter. Here we try to sort that out, looking at the destruction of the temple, future trials and tribulation for God’s people, and the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.   The Olivet Discourse is tied to the study of the end times (known as eschatology) – check out last Thursday’s episode and this upcoming Thursday episode...

This is the 9th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.   Today, as December 15th approaches (when, in 1791, the U.S. ratified the Bill of Rights, which supports freedom of religion), and in light of recent conversations and Supreme Court cases about religious liberty, we discuss this conc...

Tribulation, rapture, millennium… These are all words concerning the end times (eschatology) and Christ’s return, with lots of views and verses to consider. This episode is part 1 of 2 and will be continued next week in episode #50 for part 2. In today’s episode we introduce these concepts and some views on the millennium. Join us again next week for a more detailed discussion on the tribulation,...

Mark 12 is full: the Parable of the Tenants, a question about paying taxes and Jesus’ famous response, a question about marriage in a resurrection afterlife, the Great Commandment, and lots more. We chat through it all, going through each section as Jesus continues to be on his way to the Cross.   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us...

This is the 8th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.   Today, in light of a coming COVID-19 vaccine and the centrality of the virus to the world this year, we discuss sickness – how Jesus addresses sickness, what his healings mean, and how to have supreme joy in Christ regardless of you...

On today’s episode we discuss the theme and reality of God’s presence from Genesis to Revelation, looking at Eden, the tabernacle, the temple, exile, Jesus, the church, and New Heaven and New Earth – and how we as believers today fit into this great story.   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for th...

In these two chapters we see the Rich Young Man, the Triumphal Entry, Jesus’ cleansing of the temple, and lots more. Join us for our 8th episode in the Gospel of Mark!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 2!

This is the 7th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.   Today, as Advent begins, we discuss the season of Advent and the longing and expectation that should accompany it for followers of Jesus.   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com /...

In 1 Sam. 28 Saul seeks out a witch (or “medium”) to gain certainty about the future. On today’s episode we discuss fear and integrity, what Sheol may or may not be, our witness as the church, and more.   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 2!

Today in Mark 9 we discuss the Transfiguration, belief and unbelief, temptation to sin, and much more. Thanks for joining us!     > Radically Normal giveaway – go enter!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 2!

This is the 6th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.   Today we discuss thankfulness and the role of thanksgiving in the Bible in light of Thanksgiving being this Thursday.     Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer r...

Today we have an amazing guest, Mrs. Trillia Newbell. We discuss her contributions to the recently released ESV Women’s Study Bible , creating work to God’s glory, and her forthcoming Bible study on Hebrews 11 , A Great Cloud of Witnesses: A Study of Those Who Lived by Faith.   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or...

Jesus addresses Jewish customs, speaks about morality, heals, feeds more people, talks about truly following him, and lots more. Join us for this conversation on Mark 7-8. This Thursday we will release an interview with a wonderful guest, and next Monday we will continue our time in Mark with an episode on Mark 9.   > Radically Normal giveaway – go enter!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radical...

This is the 5th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.   Today we discuss stocks, investment, and money. The DJIA is above 29,000 and has been again for approximately a week – additionally, it is always helpful for Christians to be shaping their view on money from God’s word. So, Andrei’s...

Today we discuss a heavily debated and considered topic: election and the will. Is one’s will free? What does the Bible say about election? How can God predestine and our wills remain free? Why share the gospel if God elects? With a focus on Rom. 8-9, Eph. 1, John 6, and other relevant biblical texts, we present a view in line with that of John Calvin and Jonathan Edwards. We hope this discussion...

Jesus shows his authority over demons, death and sickness, feeds the 5,000, walks on the sea, and much more. Join us in Mark 5-6 to see Mark’s two “Oreo sandwiches” and the glory of God in Christ.   > Radically Normal giveaway – go enter!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 2!

This is the 4th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.   Today, in light of recent peace deals being discussed in the Middle East, we talk about Israel’s role in the Bible and some different ways of thinking about Israel. We will try to do a longer episode on this topic later in the seaso...

Today we talk to Dr. Russell Moore, President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. In his new book, The Courage to Stand: Facing Your Fear without Losing Your Soul , Dr. Moore discusses how “the call to courage is a call to be crucified.” In this interview, we discuss with Dr. Moore how this biblical view of courage informs our lives as Christians, helps the church have a witness of integ...

On today’s episode we jump into the fourth chapter of the Gospel of Mark. Here we see many parables, along with Jesus calming the storm while at sea. We introduce the genre of a parable, talk through each parable, and look at Jesus’ power over nature.   Come back Thursday for our third interview of season 2.   > Radically Normal giveaway – go enter!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynorm...

This is the 3rd episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.   Today, in light of Election Day in two days, we discuss how Christians should think about politics in a way that honors God and helps our witness to the surrounding culture. This is not a policy or candidate analysis but a framework...

Many, many evangelical Christians think that Jesus was a great teacher but not God. Many also think that Jesus was a great being “created” by God. This is the backdrop for this episode, as we want to think of our triune God properly.   On today’s episode we talk about thought on Jesus’ nature and the triunity of God by looking into the 4th century. Here we find the Nicene Creed and a man named Ath...

Are we living in a simulation? That’s a question looked at in a recent study , and we briefly discuss the true Author and Director of all things before going through Mark 3, seeing Jesus heal on the Sabbath, a short summary of his ministry, his calling of the twelve, an “eternal sin,” and a reimagined family.   > Radically Normal giveaway – go enter!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynor...

This is the 2nd episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.   Today we talk about sports in light of the recently finished NBA Finals and the current MLB World Series.   > Radically Normal giveaway – go enter!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@g...

On today’s episode we talk to Dr. Gavin Ortlund, who is the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai in Ojai, CA. We talk about how math and music point us toward theism, retrieving historical theology, and a variety of other topics that he has discussed on his new YouTube channel Truth Unites and in his books .    We loved talking with Dr. Ortlund. Whether you are exploring the Christian fai...

On today’s episode we briefly discuss the Enneagram and then jump into Mark 2, looking at the paralytic, the disciples, the religious elite, and Jesus as the Son of Man and Lord of the Sabbath.   Yesterday we launched the inaugural episode of This Week Meets the Cross, focusing on technology in light of Apple’s announcement of the iPhone 12 last week.   Please rate and review the podcast, as it he...