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God‘s story is the story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. But it‘s also humanity‘s story, the story of a world fallen and blown apart and of a world reshaped and restored. It‘s the beginning of all beginnings and the end of all ends. Join Brent Siddall and the Rev Ian ‘Reido‘ Reid as they explore God, time, salvation and the cosmos. Explore the stories of Western culture as they pivot and interact with the main narrative of salvation history.
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33 minutes ago
33 minutes ago
Am I my body not just my soul?
Brent talks with Greg Allison and Joshua Farris about Greg’s article in ‘Christ Over All’ called ‘The Embodied Person: Why I Am My Body, Not Just My Soul’.
Dr. Greg Allison serves as Professor of Christian Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He previously taught at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. He has 18 years of ministry experience as a staff member of Campus Crusade. He’s the secretary of the Evangelical Theological Society. He’s the author of a number of books including ‘Embodied’.
Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic. He’s the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership.
- (1:30) Why has so little attention been given to the body in the soul-body discussion?
- (2:00) The embodied person view;
- (11:20) Why does Joshua prioritize the soul?
- (21:00) The intermediate state;
- (22:15) Beethoven.
Links mentioned in this episode:
christoverall.com/article/concise/the-embodied-person-why-i-am-my-body-not-just-my-soul/
www.sbts.edu/faculty/greg-r-allison/
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How do we help our children experience life at a slower pace?
Brent talks with Grace Pouch about her new IVP America book ‘Savoring Childhood: Practical Wisdom for Slowing Down’.
Grace is content manager for Renovare where she curates and produces resources for spiritual renewal. She previously served as a seminary professor and Christian education specialist for elementary school children.
- (0:50) Childhood is being violated;
- (2:00) Children growing up too quickly;
- (3:15) How can we slow things down?
- (5:10) A countdown;
- (6:50) Saying ‘no’ to our children;
- (8:00) Time machines;
- (9:40) Perseverance;
- (10:30) Schedules;
- (13:55) Information overload;
- (17:55) ‘Snail mail’;
- (18:30) Libraries;
- (20:30) Record players;
- (24:10) Animal friendships.
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Saturday Jun 06, 2026
Saturday Jun 06, 2026
What is being ‘born again’? What does it mean In the context of John’s gospel?
Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States.
- (0:25) Born again;
- (2:55) Birth and resurrection;
- (4:40) A new Exodus;
- (6:20) Nicodemus;
- (9:00) Water and the Spirit;
- (10:55) Flesh and Spirit;
- (12:30) Numbers;
- (15:30) John 3:16-21;
- (18:00) John’s baptism;
- (21:30) The bridegroom;
- (24:30) Christology
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Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
What’s the significance of the third day in John chapter 2? The third day after what?
Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States.
- (0:25) The third day;
- (2:00) Mary’s name;
- (4:30) The water and purification themes;
- (5:45) The book of signs;
- (9:30) Sabbatical themes;
- (10:30) The six water pots;
- (12:15) Water into wine;
- (13:45) The Temple cleansing;
- (16:20) A journey through the Tabernacle and Temple;
- (18:30) Jesus the Temple;
- (21:30) Zechariah and Nehemiah;
- (22:40) Jubilee
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Saturday May 30, 2026
Saturday May 30, 2026
In October 2002 random bullets turned everyday errands into life or death risks across the Washington DC area. For one Jewish woman the Beltway sniper crisis became the breaking point that led to an unbreakable faith.
Brent talks with Cara Shine about her new book ‘The Hallway Miracle: The Prayer That Opened a Jewish Heart to Jesus’.
Cara is a retired award winning elementary school teacher with a passion for encouragement, anxiety management and ‘bridge building’ between the Old Testament and New Testament through her Jewish background. She’s a lay pastor and ministry co-ordinator.
- (1:00) The Beltway Snipers;
- (2:05) Early experience of Christians;
- (6:30) Childhood and Jewish traditions;
- (10:15) Teaching;
- (11:45) The shootings;
- (13:20) Panic attacks;
- (14:45) School and Christian influences;
- (18:00) The hallway;
- (23:30) Anxiety ministry;
- (25:30) Friends and family.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.amazon.com/Hallway-Miracle-Prayer-Opened-Jewish/dp/1963377974
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Wednesday May 27, 2026
Wednesday May 27, 2026
Brent talks with Jane Zwart about her new Orison Books collection of poems called ‘Oddest and Oldest and Saddest and Best’.
Jane teaches English at Calvin College in the States where she also codirects the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing. Her poems have appeared in ‘The Southern Review’, ‘Threepenny Review’ and ‘Ploughshares’ as well as other journals and magazines.
- (0:50) The start of the poetry;
- (2:50) Where does the poetry come from?
- (3:40) Parenting and poetry;
- (5:15) The inner child;
- (6:10) Favorite poets;
- (7:15) Themes;
- (8:50) Writing about God and faith;
- (11:05) The new collection;
- (14:45) ‘A Theodicy for Children’;
- (20:50) ‘My Sadness Is Complete’
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www.amazon.com/Oddest-Oldest-Saddest-Best-Zwart/dp/1949039684
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Saturday May 23, 2026
Saturday May 23, 2026
Do you find the Old Testament difficult? How does the Old Testament point us to Jesus?
Brent talks with Ian Vaillancourt about his new IVP book ‘Unfolding Redemption: The Heart of the Gospel in the Story of Old Testament History’.
Ian is professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Heritage Theological Seminary in Cambridge, Ontario. He’s the author of a number of books.
- (0:45) Redemption and the Bible
- (1:45) The Hebrew Old Testament;
- (7:30) Joshua and the land;
- (9:30) How could we apply the Old Testament land promises today?
- (16:00) Ruth;
- (21:00) David and Jesus
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www.amazon.com/Unfolding-Redemption-Gospel-Testament-History/dp/1514011549
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Wednesday May 20, 2026
Wednesday May 20, 2026
Brent and Hannah Long discuss the 1958 Western ‘The Big Country’ directed by William Wyler and starring Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston, Jean Simmons and Burl Ives among many others.
Hannah is a passionate cinephile. She writes cultural commentary and film criticism for a number of publications including ‘The Despatch’, ‘Angelus News’, ‘The Bulwark’, ‘First Things’ and ‘Christianity Today’.
- (0:50) ‘The Big Country’ in the Western genre;
- (4:00) William Wyler;
- (5:15) The cast;
- (7:20) Technorama;
- (9:30) Photography;
- (9:50) The score;
- (12:10) Tension and menace;
- (13:40) McKay;
- (15:50) A clash of values;
- (17:00) Themes of violence and hatred;
- (18:10) Burl Ives;
- (20:20) Leech;
- (23:00) Julie and Pat
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Saturday May 16, 2026
Saturday May 16, 2026
Why are we so afraid of suffering in the modern church?
Brent talks with Karen Sjoblom the author of a new book called ‘Holy Disturbance: Reacquainting the Church and Her People with the Gifts of Suffering’.
Over a nearly 40 year career Karen has written on healthcare, science, technology, nonprofits and education for myriad clients such as American Express, Blue Cross Blue Shield and many others. She’s published a number of books.
- (0:50) Ease and comfort in the church;
- (2:00) The book;
- (3:00) Knowing how to suffer;
- (5:50) Equipping for grief and suffering;
- (6:45) The Bible and suffering;
- (7:40) How God ‘disturbs’ us;
- (9:00) Discussing suffering;
- (11:30) How to respond to people who are suffering;
- (13:45) Can we use suffering to thirst more for God;
- (15:20) Ministries of presence;
- (22:00) Lament.
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www.amazon.com/Holy-Disturbance-Reacquainting-Church-Suffering/dp/B0G4V6J8CS
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Wednesday May 13, 2026
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Have you ever wondered what to answer when your children ask you questions about the Bible or your faith?
Brent talks with Meredith Miller about her new book from Worthy Books called ‘Wonder: 52 Conversations to Help Kids Fall in Love With Scripture’.
Meredith is a pastor and parent whose unique combination of seminary training, 20 plus years’ experience in family ministry, and research expertise make her especially equipped to help families get to know Jesus. Meredith is the lead pastor of Pomona Valley Church. Previously, she’s been Curriculum Director for mega churches and a research assistant and consultant for the Fuller Youth Institute.
- (1:00) Difficult questions;
- (2:45) Secret Option E;
- (4:30) Good conversations;
- (6:15) Coming to the Bible as kids;
- (7:50) God centered storytelling;
- (9:45) Wonder;
- (12:15) Bible stories;
- (16:50) The Creation account;
- (20:50) Questions;
- (23:00) Jesus’ walking on the water.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.amazon.com/Wonder-Conversations-Help-Kids-Scripture-ebook/dp/B0FBLV9JDV
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