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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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Aug 20, 2025
Aug 20, 2025
25 min
Who was the Apostle Paul? How can we best understand the shape of his thought?
Brent talks with Thomas Schreiner about the second edition of his IVP book ‘Paul, Apostle of God’s Glory in Christ’.
Thomas is associate dean and James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky. His books include commentaries on Romans and Galatians.
- (0:51) The image of a house;
- (1:50) God’s glory;
- (3:10) The Lord Jesus;
- (4:15) Paul and the Gentiles;
- (7:15) Paul’s mission;
- (8:55) The mystery;
- (11:00) Suffering and Paul;
- (13:50) Paul and the Law;
- (15:40) Sin;
- (16:50) Jesus a second Adam;
- (17:40) Jesus and redemption;
- (18:50) Jesus’ divinity;
- (20:20) Christ’s righteousness;
- (22:40) Can we lose our salvation?
- (24:00) The already and not yet.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.sbts.edu/faculty/thomas-r-schreiner/
koorong.com/product/paul-apostle-of-god-s-glory-in-christ_9780830852703
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Aug 16, 2025
Aug 16, 2025
28 min
‘We are meant to experience joy in our work. But many of us struggle to find a sense of purpose or fulfillment in what we do’.
Brent talks with Shundrawn Thomas the author of a new IVP book ‘Discover Joy in Work: Transforming Your Occupation into Your Vocation’.
Shundrawn is president of a trillion dollar global investment management business and is a management group member of a leading financial services company. He previously advised institutional equity investors as a vice president for Goldman Sachs, and held positions in sales, trading, and research in the fixed income division of Morgan Stanley. Shundrawn is a motivational speaker speaking nationally on topics including professional development, leadership, values faith, strategy and finance.
- (1:15) Happiness and work;
- (2:00) An employee engagement crisis;
- (3:30) Work not just a job;
- (5:00) Finding joy in work;
- (7:40) Attitude;
- (11:20) A good work ethic;
- (13:15) Work and vocation;
- (21:00) Feedback at work;
- (25:00) Growing through work.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.amazon.com/Discover-Joy-Work-Transforming-Occupation/dp/1514013991
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Aug 13, 2025
Aug 13, 2025
23 min
What’s the role of nature in Chapter 1 of the Song?
Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States.
- (0:25) How the Song begins;
- (1:45) Desire;
- (6:00) Wine and oil in verses 2-4;
- (7:20) The chorus;
- (8:45) Who is the woman?
- (10:20) Solomon’s response in v 8;
- (11:00) v 9;
- (12:20) v 11;
- (12:45) Scent in verses 12-14;
- (15:00) Nature;
- (17:40) v 15-17;
- (18:15) The king and Israel and Israel and God;
- (20:25) Jesus and the church.
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Aug 9, 2025
Aug 9, 2025
26 min
What is the Song of Solomon actually about?
Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States.
- (0:30) What is ‘The Song of Songs’?
- (3:05) How the book fits in with Israel’s covenant life;
- (5:10) Interpretation;
- (8:25) Allegory;
- (10:00) Garden imagery;
- (12:00) A drama;
- (14:15) Love;
- (16:00) Solomon as king and lover. The king in the Song;
- (20:10) Wisdom in the Song;
- (21:00) The wisdom of love.
Links mentioned in this episode:
alastairadversaria.com
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Aug 6, 2025
Aug 6, 2025
25 min
Brent is joined again by Joshua Farris to discuss a recent article he’s written for ‘North American Anglican’ called ‘Holy Orders and the Archetype of Christ and His Bride’.
Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic. He’s the founder and director of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership.
- (0:45) What are holy orders?
- (3.30) Holy Orders and men;
- (6:00) The union of Christ and His Bride;
- (10:35) How do holy orders reflect creation and redemption?
- (11:15) Ephesians 5;
- (18:00) Representing Christ in the church.
Links mentioned in this episode:
northamanglican.com/holy-orders-and-the-archetype-of-christ-and-his-bride/
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Aug 2, 2025
Aug 2, 2025
27 min
How do we find genuine connection in a social media world?
Brent talks with Tom Bennardo, a four decade veteran of ministry and spiritual formation. He’s the author of a new book from Baker Books called ‘Open-Hearted People, Soul-Connected Church: How Courageous Authenticity Can Transform Your Relationships, Your Community, and Your Life’.
Tom’s experience spans church planting, lead pastoral ministry, mentoring, coaching, and denominational leadership. He’s the author of ‘The Honest Guide to Church Planting’ and currently serves as executive director of church leadership and multiplication for the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches, where he trains and equips current pastors.
- (1:00) A fully opened soul?
- (3:45) Our longings;
- (5:40) The church;
- (7:20) Opening our hearts;
- (11:50) 3 levels of interaction;
- (15:50) Self admission;
- (17:55) Disclosure of our sins;
- (21:10) Authentic community.
Links mentioned in this episode:
/www.amazon.com/Open-Hearted-People-Soul-Connected-Church-Relationships/dp/1540904601
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Jul 30, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
17 min
In 2014 aerial photography revealed a submerged structure beneath the water of Lake Iznik, near the ancient city of Nicaea. Was it the location of the First Council of Nicaea?
Brent talks with Mark Fairchild one of the archaeologists who discovered the Basilica. He’s the author of a book on the subject from IVP called ‘The Underwater Basilica of Nicaea’. Now he has a forthcoming article on the Basilica about to appear in ‘Biblical Archaeology Review’.
- (1:20) New evidence;
- (3:45) Neophytos;
- (5:40) Drone pictures;
- (6:25) The Martyrion Church;
- (8:00) Nicaea;
- (12:00) The 2 bishops;
- (13:00) Constantine’s palace.
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www.ancientbiblicalworld.com/about-mark-r-fairchild/
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Jul 26, 2025
Jul 26, 2025
25 min
How do we encounter the hope of Jesus in the book of Revelation?
Brent talks with Shane Wood about his new IVP book ‘Thinning the Veil: Encountering Jesus in the Book of Revelation’.
Shane Is professor of New Testament and Its Origins at Ozark Christian College. In addition to speaking at churches and conferences worldwide, Shane produces a variety of audio, video, and written resources available at shanejwood.com.
- (1:00) Where does Revelation start?
- (1:35) Thinning the Veil;
- (3:25) How does the book begin?
- (4:20) Revelation 1-3 and Jesus;
- (5:30) Chapters 4-5;
- (6:40) Jesus as lion and lamb;
- (9:00) Chapters 6-8. Worship as war!
- (10:00) Revelation 6 and the 7 seals;
- (12:25) Chapters 8-11. God’s tenderness;
- (14:25) Chapters 12-14. The enemy;
- (15:40) Killing dragons;
- (16:50) Chapters 15-16;
- (18:25) Chapters 17-19; the end of evil;
- (20:00) Chapter 20;
- (22:00) Ending in a garden?
- (22:50) The numbers.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.amazon.com/Thinning-Veil-Encountering-Christ-Revelation/dp/1514009226
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Jul 23, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
24 min
‘The religious right taught America to misread the Bible. Christians have misused Scripture to consolidate power, stoke fears, and defend against enemies. But people who have been hurt by the attacks of Christian nationalism can help us rediscover God’s vision for faith in public life’.
Brent talks with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove about his new IVP book ‘Revolution of Values: Reclaiming Public Faith for the Common Good’.
Jonathan is a writer, preacher, and moral activist. He and his wife, Leah, founded the Rutba House, a house of hospitality in Durham, North Carolina. Jonathan directs the School for Conversion, a popular education center in Durham committed to ‘making surprising friendships possible’ and is an associate minister at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church. Jonathan is the author or co-author of many books.
- (1:10) The religious ‘right’ and Christian nationalism;
- (3:00) The moral majority;
- (5:00) Jonathan’s journey;
- (6:10) Conservatism in the States;
- (9:30) Trump;
- (11:00) Christianity and capitalism;
- (14:15) Immigrants;
- (16:45) Christian nationalism and the Bible;
- (20:30) The religious right and moral values;
- (23:00) Stories in the book.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.amazon.com/Revolution-Values-Reclaiming-Public-Common/dp/0830845933
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Jul 19, 2025
Jul 19, 2025
26 min
What is the purpose and meaning of classical education? ‘Imagine a world where education isn’t just about information transfer but about shaping the soul, where students are nurtured to become virtuous, morally self-regulating citizens’.
Brent talks with Louis Markos about his new IVP book ‘Passing the Torch: An Apology for Classical Christian Education’.
Louis is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University where he holds the Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities. His 27 books include ‘The Myth Made Fact’ and ‘From Plato to Christ’.
- (1:00) The problem with modern education;
- (5:40) The purpose of education;
- (7:00) Classical Christian education. Why should we all study the great books?
- (10:50) Why is virtue important?
- (12:40) Plato’s Republic;
- (16:35) Augustine and Christian education;
- (22:30) Rousseau and education.
Links mentioned in this episode:
/www.amazon.com/Passing-Torch-Classical-Christian-Education/dp/1514011301
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