Whole & Holy: Navigating Faith in a Fragmented World

In this episode, we delve into the topic of the divinity of Jesus and explore the historical and theological perspectives on this critical aspect of the Christian faith. We discuss the role of Jesus as a redeemer, the significance of his humanity, and the impact of his divinity on our understanding of God and our faith. Our guest is a renowned theologian and expert in the field who shares his insi...

Dr. Loren Johns joins Justin to discuss the fascinating connection between Rome and America and the thriving ideology of Christian nationalism. The conversation focuses on the central role of Lamb Christology in the book of Revelation and how it offers the center of our faith in Jesus. Show Notes: Introduction to Dr. Loren Johns and his background in theology The connection between Rome and Americ...

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Abernethy delves into the hope of a Messiah in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Isaiah. He explores the different figures of hope, including the hope of a divided king, the hope of a suffering servant, and the hope for an anointed messenger. He also looks at how these passages in Isaiah have been applied to Jesus in the New Testament, and how they continue...

In this episode, we talk to 18-year-old Ian Martin, the founder of GZT (Gen Z Translations), a popular social media account that aims to share scripture in a modern and accessible way. Ian shares his story of how he got involved in November 2021, and how he has been running the account full-time since Summer 2022. He also talks about the importance of putting scripture first and foremost in the po...

In this episode, Dr. Adam Winn, a New Testament professor, joins us to discuss the Christology of Mark's Gospel. He offers context to the book of Mark and two themes of Jesus Christology. He delves into the implicit and explicit ways that Jesus is presented as the Yahweh of Israel in the text and how it connects to Second Temple Judaism. He also talks about his current project, which aims to t...

Guest: Dr. Darrel Bock, New Testament Scholar and Author In this episode of Young and Sanctified, host Justin interviews Dr. Darrel Bock, a New Testament Scholar and author, about navigating the different representations of Jesus in the Gospels. Dr. Bock discusses the importance of understanding the differences and similarities in the Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of John and provides insights i...

In this episode, Dr. Mark Strauss and I delve into the unique themes and characteristics of the four gospels in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. We explore how each gospel presents Jesus in a different light, with themes such as fulfillment, suffering, inclusivity, and divinity. We also discuss the importance of understanding the historical context of each gospel and how they can...

I talk to Dr. Boaz Johnson, who has his PhD in Ancient Near Eastern studies, and he wrote a book called The Marys of the Bible: The Original #MeToo Movement. we talk about #metoo and how to talk about it in the bible. This is a raw episode on a tough topic. I hope you learn something like I did! Get full access to Whole & Holy at wholenholy.substack.com/subscribe

For the first episode of 2022, in January where many struggle with their mental health, I talk to Dr. Chinwe Williams, co-author of SEEN: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens Through the Power of Connection. Check it out! Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09D8SXPS8/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Her website: https://meaningfulsolutionscounseling.com/ Instagram: h...

What is holiness and why should youth leaders care? In this episode, Dr. Bill Ury and I talk about holiness, some barriers, and why kids should care today. Get full access to Whole & Holy at wholenholy.substack.com/subscribe