Pastor Jim Wilhelm

The Semi-Seminarian

Religion EN ↓ 268 episodes

Welcome to The Semi-Seminarian —where we talk about the Bible like grown-ups. Maybe you were taught the Bible as a child… or by folks who never really moved past children’s church themselves. That might’ve left you with a Vacation Bible School version of scripture in a world that demands something deeper. This podcast is for the ones asking honest questions, carrying quiet wounds, and still hoping there’s more. Around here, we wrestle with the text, laugh when we can, and tell the truth even when it stings. Because the gospel is better than you were told—and you’re not alone in wanting to beli...

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Pastor Jim Wilhelm

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Bildad...All Bad. Book of Job (for Grown-Ups) 02.12.2021 37:33

it is remarkable that Job addresses his questions to the God who seems to him to be the source of his troubles

Thanksgiving Rewind The Story of The Bible (for Grown-Ups) 25.11.2021 41:51

The story of "The Bible" begins when the closest followers of Jesus believed he was not who he claimed to be.

What 'Chu Talkin' 'Bout, Eliphaz? (For Grown-Ups) 18.11.2021 50:57

"Job, maybe your problem is you're too big for your bible britches." - Eliphaz (probably)

It's Not My Fault! Book of Job (for Grown-ups) 11.11.2021 38:45

Why do bad things happen to good people?

The Apocalypse (for Grown-Ups) 04.11.2021 55:24

There's dragons and there's beasts and there's multiple heads and there's 666, and there's all sorts of numbers and symbols. You can read about twelve stars and ten horns and seven heads and six wings and four bowls of incense and two olive trees and a partridge in a pear tree!

The End of Your Life (for Grown-Ups) 28.10.2021 37:26

Can you imagine a judgement where all of your sins are played on a big screen for all of humanity just so you can get into Heaven? No thanks, Judge, I'll plead guilty.

Being Heavenly Minded, but No Earthly Good 21.10.2021 49:00

It's Jesus II: Rapture Boogloo!

The Devil DOES Have Wings!! 07.10.2021 50:26

"Hey Devil, U-G-L-Y!! You ain't got no alibi! You ugly! Hey, hey, you UGLY! - MIchael, the Archangel (probably)

Angels DO NOT Have Wings! 30.09.2021 46:21

Your Grandma is NOT your guardian angel. And thank goodness for that, because there are times you do NOT need Granny looking down on you. amirite?

Getting The Blessing (for Grown Ups) 23.09.2021 53:20

"You think a 97 year old man could whup God in a 'wrasslin' match?"

The Story of Jacob's Ladder (for Grown-Ups) 16.09.2021 46:31

"Go to church. Don't be a goof." The Story of Jacob's Ladder (for Grown-Ups)

Week 2 Jacob 09.09.2021 1:03:07

Week 2 Jacob

Woman of Abel 10.06.2021 41:09

Woman of Abel

Abigail 04.06.2021 50:04

Abigail

Why Study the Hebrew Bible? 13.12.2019 20:02

In this episode, we take a look at the reasons for studying the Hebrew Bible. If "new covenant" is in place, what good is the "Old" Testament? If that's how you feel, take a listen. I'll give you something to think about.   Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on...

Genesis Part #2 "Apples, Rocks and Sin." 28.11.2019 26:45

In this episode, we take a look at chapters 3 and of Genesis and continue to challege what we think we know about God, the Bible and, ourselves.   Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.yo...

Where Do We Go From Here? The Rise of Practical Theology in the Church 19.11.2019 19:01

In this episode, we ask were does the Church go from here? Can the rise of practical theology save the Church?   Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bv...

Genesis Part 1 "A Love Affair" 08.11.2019 31:40

In this episode, we take a look at chapters 1 and 2 of Genesis and begin to explore what the meaning is behind the creation account(s) are and what they mean regarding our relationship with God   Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.co...

Acts Part 11 "All Roads Lead to Rome" 11.10.2019 39:23

In this episode, we take a look at chapters 27-28 of the Acts of the Apostles and we examine the travel of Paul to Rome as he has requested a trial by the imperial tribunal and we discover that, perhaps, there's more to the story as to why Luke wrote the Acts then just a description of the earlier events of the church   Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook:...

Acts Part 10 "Paul: The Orginal Teflon Don" 28.09.2019 47:22

In this episode, we take a look at chapters 23-26 of the Acts of the Apostles and we examine the pleas Paul makes before the Sanhedrin and Roman officials. Luke points out in these 4 episodes that Paul is arguing Christianity is breaking no laws and is no threat to Rome   Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and htt...

Acts Part 9 Paul Gets Busted 13.09.2019 50:44

In this episode, we take a look at chapters 20-22 of the Acts of the Apostles and we examine the 3nd missionary journey of Paul and see the rising tension between Jewish leaders and the nascent Christian church   Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: h...

Acts Part 8 On The Road Again 30.08.2019 48:15

In this episode, we take a look at chapters 16-18 of the Acts of the Apostles and we examine the 2nd missionary journey of Paul and see Christianity begin to spread out of Asia Minor and into Europe   Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitt...

Acts Part 7 Church Fight!! 16.08.2019 35:34

In this episode, we take a look at chapter 15 of the Acts of the Apostles and we examine the Council of Jerusalem and discover that its implications on what it means to be a Christian are just as important to us today as they were to the early church   Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.co...

Acts Part 6 To the Ends of the Earth 16.08.2019 56:12

In this episode, we take a look at chapters 13-14 of the Acts of the Apostles and we examine the first missonary journey of Paul and Barnabas to Galatia   Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https:...

Acts Part 5 Better NOT Call Saul 16.08.2019 56:51

In this episode, we take a look at chapters 9-12 of the Acts of the Apostles where we encounter the conversion of Saul who would become known as the Apostle Paul   Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTub...