The Monday Christian Podcast

D. Brent Sandy (PhD, Duke University) taught New Testament and Greek at Wheaton College and chaired the Department of Religious Studies at Grace College. He is co-author (with John Walton) of  The Lost World of Scripture: Ancient Literary Culture and Biblical Authority  and author of  Plowshares and Pruning Hooks: Rethinking the Language of Biblical Prophecy and Apocalyptic. Chapters 00:00 Introdu...

D. Brent Sandy (PhD, Duke University) taught New Testament and Greek at Wheaton College and chaired the Department of Religious Studies at Grace College. He is co-author (with John Walton) of  The Lost World of Scripture: Ancient Literary Culture and Biblical Authority  and author of  Plowshares and Pruning Hooks: Rethinking the Language of Biblical Prophecy and Apocalyptic. Resources: ⁠Hear Ye th...

Kori de Leon, the Founding Director of Adoring Christ Ministries, is an author, speaker, podcaster, and host of the annual EquipHer Conference in Houston, Texas. Kori's recent publication, the Bible study “Upheld,” was released by IVP Publishing. She is also a contributor to LifeWay Publishing’s new women’s study Bible, and has authored “Age of Crowns” (Moody Publishing), as well as, “Adoring...

Kori de Leon, the Founding Director of Adoring Christ Ministries, is an author, speaker, podcaster, and host of the annual EquipHer Conference in Houston, Texas. Kori's recent publication, the Bible study “Upheld,” was released by IVP Publishing. She is also a contributor to LifeWay Publishing’s new women’s study Bible, and has authored “Age of Crowns” (Moody Publishing), as well as, “Adoring...

Dr. Sandra Richter discusses the Book of Psalms and its significance in personal and communal worship. She shares how the Psalms have been a source of comfort and healing during difficult seasons of life. Dr. Richter emphasizes the importance of understanding the unique genre of the Psalms and interpreting difficult passages in their proper context. She explores the role of lament in prayer and th...

Dr. Sandra Richter discusses the transformative power of her book, 'The Epic of Eden,' which helps readers see the Old Testament from a new perspective. She explains her approach of reanimating the characters of the Bible as real people and making the Old Testament relevant to a 21st-century audience. Dr. Richter also addresses the challenges of understanding the cultural context of the Ol...

In this conversation, Phil Brown discusses the approach to reading and understanding the book of Proverbs. He emphasizes the importance of considering God's perspective, practices, person, and desires to see the theological revelation in Proverbs. Phil also highlights the need to move away from legalism and embrace a relationship with God. He explains the progression of becoming wise, which in...

Dr. Phil Brown discusses the book of Proverbs and its significance in the lives of believers. He shares his personal fascination with the book and how it has shaped his understanding of wisdom and righteousness. Dr. Brown explains the main message of Proverbs, which is the choice between the way of wisdom and the way of folly. He also explores the relationship between wisdom and Christ-likeness, e...

In this conversation, Dr. Gareth Cockerill discusses the importance of understanding the Old Testament and how the book of Hebrews helps us in this regard. He explains that Hebrews provides a consistent interpretation of the Old Testament, showing how Jesus fulfills the prophecies and the Mosaic Covenant. The Old Testament is seen as a picture and type of Christ, and its purpose is to lead us to J...

Dr. Gareth Cockrell shares his journey of faith and passion for studying the Bible, particularly the book of Hebrews. He discusses the impact of experiencing different cultures and how it shaped his approach to scripture. Dr. Cockrell also explains the importance of the Old Testament in understanding the message of Hebrews and highlights the significance of the imagery used in the book. He encoura...

Summary In this conversation, Ezra and David discuss the book of Hebrews and how it helps readers understand the Old Testament. They emphasize the importance of reorienting focus on Jesus and seeing him as the central character throughout the scriptures. They also explore the concept of delighting in God's Word and developing a deeper relationship with God through scripture. Additionally, they...

In this podcast episode, Ezra and David catch up on life updates and discuss the importance of connecting the Old Testament and the New Testament. They explore how Genesis helps us understand the cross and the significance of reading Scripture through the lens of Jesus. They also address the question of how to hear God's voice through Scripture and navigate doubts about the Bible. Finally, the...

In this conversation, Ezra Byer and Darryl Dash discuss how to develop a strong rhythm in reading the Bible and maintaining spiritual vibrancy. They explore the hiddenness of God and the importance of living by faith and responding like Jesus. They also address the relevance and impact of the Bible, especially the Old Testament, and how to approach hard passages. They emphasize the unique nature o...

In this episode, Ezra Byer interviews Darrell Dash, a senior pastor and author, about the importance of habits in personal and spiritual growth. They discuss the Christian approach to habits and how they can accelerate spiritual growth. They also explore different types of habit personalities and the time it takes to form strong habits. The conversation delves into the value of eliminating distrac...

This conversation introduces the Daily Devotional and provides an overview of what to expect. It emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the past year and the need for growth in one's walk with God. The conversation explores the concept of guilt and the 1% rule for personal improvement. It also delves into the desire for authenticity. The structure of the Daily Devotional is explained, and...

Changes to the podcast? New year, new devotional? In this episode, Ezra talks about some new things to come in 2024. Episode Talking Points: New Devotional Changes to the podcast The full perspective of Scripture The value of a good devotional life Community engagement How to support TMC

Pastor Jim Halbert has many years of experience as a church planter, lead pastor of a multi-site congregation, adjunct professor, and has taught in Africa, Europe, and Asia.  With a Doctorate in Transformational Leadership, Jim has a heart for leaders walking through challenging ministry seasons. He is passionate about listening to their stories and helping them pursue God and His purposes for the...

Christina Bieber Lake (PhD, Emory University) is the Clyde S. Kilby professor of English at Wheaton College, where she teaches contemporary American literature and theory. She is the author of  Prophets of the Posthuman: American Fiction, Biotechnology, and the Ethics of Personhood  and  The Incarnational Art of Flannery O’Connor . She lives in Wheaton, Illinois, with her husband, Stephen, and the...

Douglas Groothuis (PhD, University of Oregon) is professor of philosophy at Denver Seminary. He is the author of numerous books, including  Christian Apologetics ,  Fire in the Streets ,  Philosophy in Seven Sentences ,  Unmasking the New Age ,  Truth Decay ,  On Pascal ,  On Jesus , and  Walking Through Twilight . He has written for scholarly journals such as  Religious Studies ,  Sophia ,  Resea...

Brian Russell (Ph. D.) is an award-winning professor of biblical studies and former dean at Asbury Theological Seminary as well as a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. His personal mission is to seek out, study, and embody the deepest truths about God so that he can share them compellingly, lovingly, and transformationally with others. He is the author of The...

Micah E. Davis  is a pastor and he believes the written and spoken word are a medium to illicit heart change and life transformation. He has committed his life to using words for good. Micah lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife Rylei and their Australian Kelpie, Leo. In his free time, he can often be found hiking, reading, or drinking a cold glass of sweet tea. Episode Talking Points Livin...

Eric has a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Whitworth University, Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Ministry from Portland Seminary at George Fox University. Gaining a heart for ministry through Young Life in Maryland as a teenager, Eric went on to start a new club at a neighboring high school. He served for seven years as an Associate Pastor at Marine Vie...

Barry Rowan is a Harvard Business School graduate who spent his entire career serving in C-Suite roles. He has been instrumental in building and transforming eight businesses, primarily in the technology and communication space, with one selling for $10 billion. His leadership experience spans both private and public companies, including Gogo (the inflight connectivity company), Vonage, Nextel Par...

Msuega Tese is a co-founder and Executive Director of Integrated Solutions Angola Lda (ISA). Under Tese’s leadership, ISA has become the brand leading enterprise customers in Angola to turn to for high-end professional IT services. While Tese owes his expertise to his education and decades of experience, his journey to leadership began at a very young age. Episode Talking Points:  Leadership Churc...

Jared Patrick Boyd is a pastor (Vineyard USA), spiritual director, and founding director of the  Order of the Common Life , a missional monastic order reimagining religious vocations for the 21st century. In local pastoral ministry he works to bring together the contemplative, charismatic, and sacramental streams of the church. Jared and his wife have four daughters and live in the west-side neigh...