Guest: Dr. Ken Magnuson | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Magnuson about the ethics of current reproductive technologies. Topics of conversation include: Reproductive technologies available today Ethical considerations of IVF Thoughts on embryo adoption The implications and effects of using reproductive technologies on a marriage Resources for further reading on these issues Dr. Ken Magnuson serves…
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Guest: Dr. Gavin Ortlund | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Ortlund about his latest book, Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness. Topics of conversation include: Common misconceptions about humility How Christ models humility for us Practical tips for developing humility in the Christian life Three different contexts for humility Resources for further reading on humility Dr. Gavin…
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Guest: Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. McLaughlin about her book, The Secular Creed. Topics of conversation include: The meaning of the word “secular” The use of creeds to articulate a set of core beliefs Ways in which the church has used Scripture wrongly The current issue of transgenderism The importance of fighting…
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Guest: Dr. Steve Duby | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Duby about the doctrine of God’s impassibility. Topics of conversation include: The importance of asking the question, “Does God have emotions?” How to understand passages in Scripture where it appears God changes his mind How the doctrine of impassibility affects our understanding of the person of…
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Guest: Dr. Tom Schreiner | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Schreiner about the role of the law for Christians today. Topics of conversation include: The purpose of the Old Testament laws in light of God’s covenant with his people How the Old Testament laws reflect the character of God The third use of the law, and…
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Guest: Dr. Trevin Wax | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Wax about his new book, The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith. Topics of conversation include: A definition of orthodoxy The role of creeds in establishing guardrails for orthodox theology A definition of heresy, using the categories of orthodoxy, theological error, and heresy…
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Guest: Jason Thacker | Dr. Arnold interviews Jason Thacker about the influence of technology on Christian discipleship. Topics of conversation include: What we mean when we say we are living in a digital age How technology is discipling us Some obstacles that technology presents to Christian discipleship How technology affects relationships Advice for those experiencing…
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Guest: Dr. Jason Dees | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Dees about biblical literacy. Topics of conversation include: The reason Bible knowledge is decreasing today How to define biblical literacy The importance of the preaching ministry in a church The role of catechizing in the church, and what that can look like A resource for growing…
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Guest: Dr. Stephen Presley | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Presley about cultural engagement in the early church. Topics of conversation include: The early church’s response to living in a secular society and what we can learn from their example The political, cultural, and intellectual challenges experienced by the early church The call for evangelicals today…
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