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James Spencer along with co-host Ashish Varma and other special guests tackle varied theological topics in limited series podcasts.
Included Series:
Trajectories: Theological Themes in the Old Testament- James Spencer and Ashish Varma walk through the narrative and theology of the Old Testament.
In the Beginning: Genesis and the Shape of the World- James is joined by Rebekah Josberger, PhD, and Renee Duffy, hosts of The Bible Unbranded Podcast, to discuss the opening chapters of Genesis
Faith and Mental Health- James and special guest Benjamin Matthew, PhD (Professor of Counselor Education at Columbia International University) discuss mental health in theological perspective.
Job and Trauma- James is joined by Michelle Keener, PhD, to disucss the book of Job and her trauma-informed approach to this Old Testament story.
Unmanly: Rejecting Masculinity to Become a Male Disciple of Jesus- James and Ashish consider the literature on Christian masculinity and biblical manhood arguing for a fresh approach to thinking about what it means to follow Jesus as a Chrisitan man.
Conflict, Creeds, and Reformation- James is joined by Dr. Gregg Quiggle to discuss the German Reformation and its implications for the modern-day life of the church.
Trajectories: Theological Themes in the Old Testament- Covenant, Circumcision, and Salvation
This conversation explores how covenant, circumcision, and salvation fit together in Romans 3, and why Paul’s argument matters for understanding both the Old and New Testaments.
Trajectories: Theological Themes in the Old Testament- Genesis 17 and the Sign of Circumcision
Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ashish Varma trace how this chapter builds on Genesis 15 and 16: Abraham’s concern about an heir, the birth of Ishmael through Hagar, and the deeper revelation that the child...
Trajectories: Theological Themes in the Old Testament- The Abrahamic Covenant (Gen 12 and 15)
In this episode, James Spencer and Ashish Varma continue their covenant conversation by tracing the Abrahamic covenant through Genesis 12 and 15, while connecting it back to the Noahic covenant, Babel...
Trajectories: Theological Themes in the Old Testament- Unpacking Covenant
In this conversation, Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ashish Varma unpack how the Noahic covenant sets the stage for everything that follows, and why it matters that God begins working through covenants aft...