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1 Kings 8:1–30: On the Glory of YHWH Filling the House of YHWH (Bible Talk, Ep. 118)

By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 05.31.2024

The biblical storyline takes a leap forward when the LORD’s glory fills the Temple. While this moment is significant, it also becomes clear that the Temple isn’t the end goal.

Listen to Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss 1 Kings 8:1–30.

On The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation with Kevin DeYoung (Pastors Talk, Ep. 269)

By J. Leeman, K. DeYoung | 05.28.2024

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman interviews Kevin DeYoung on his new book, The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation

Learning to Love the Local Church: Comfort (Priscilla Talk, Ep. 37)

By E. Wheeler, J. Manley, K. Folmar | 05.27.2024

In this episode of Priscilla Talk, Keri, Erin and Jenny interview Karen about how God used a local church to comfort her during a season of grief and sorrow.

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On Missions Mobilization with Rachel Ware (Missions Talk, Ep. 36)

By J. Mack Stiles, R. Ware, R. Robertson | 05.23.2024

In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles interview Rachel Ware, the Director of Mobilization at Reaching and Teaching, about how local churches and pastors can help aspiring missionaries to discern their calling.

1 Kings 6:2–7:51: On the Extraordinary Architecture of the Ark for the Ark (Bible Talk, Ep. 117)

By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 05.23.2024

The Lord’s presence has more or less been a nomad since Genesis 3. But with the temple, he’s about to have a permanent address (kind of). In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Kings 6–7.

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On Preparing to Plant with Jeri Choi, Welton Bonner, and Bobby Jamieson (Pastors Talk, Ep. 268)

By B. Jamieson, J. Choi, J. Leeman, M. Dever, W. Bonner | 05.21.2024

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman chat with Jeri Choi, Welton Bonner, and Bobby Jamieson about preparing to plant a church.

Special Episode: The Kell’s Story Part 1 (Counseling Talk, Ep. 5)

By D. Reju, G. Kell, H. Satrom | 05.20.2024

Pastors are not excluded from suffering. When trials come they uniquely become in need of their own pastoral care.

In this episode of Counseling Talk, pastor Garrett Kell shares about trusting God amidst a season of his family’s suffering.

Why Women Should Rightly Understand Missions (Priscilla Talk, Ep. 36)

By E. Wheeler, J. Manley, K. Folmar | 05.13.2024

In this episode of Priscilla Talk, Jenny, Erin, and Keri chat with Joanna about the importance of rightly understanding missions in a local church.

On Church in Hard Places, with Matthew Spandler-Davidson and Francisco Puente (Missions Talk, Ep. 35)

By F. Puente, J. Mack Stiles, M. Spandler-Davison, R. Robertson | 05.09.2024

In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack interview Matthew Spandler-Davidson and Francisco Puente about planting, revitalizing, and pastoring churches in hard places.

On Biblical Covenants, with Bobby Jamieson (Pastors Talk, Ep. 267)

By B. Jamieson, J. Leeman, M. Dever | 05.07.2024

What covenant is the new covenant replacing? If your answer is the old covenant, what do you mean?

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman chat with Bobby Jamieson about the implications of biblical covenants in a local church.

On Suicide Part 3 (Counseling Talk, Ep. 4)

By D. Reju, G. Kell, H. Satrom | 05.06.2024

How can Christians best assess the seriousness of someone’s suicidal feelings? And how should we walk with those left behind after the suicide of a loved one?

In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley finish a mini-series on suicide.

1 Kings 6:1: Yep, A Whole Episode on Just One Verse (Bible Talk, Ep. 116)

By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 05.01.2024

 So . . . Jim Hamilton had a wild idea: let’s do a whole episode on 1 Kings 6:1. Alex Duke was dubious, even aghast. But he and Sam Emadi obliged. This conversation is the result.

 In this episode of Bible Talk, they talk about burn layers and interpretive priority and Indiana Jones.

On Raising Up Associate Pastors, with Bobby Jamieson, Mark Feather, and Deepak Reju (Pastors Talk, Ep 266)

By B. Jamieson, D. Reju, J. Leeman, M. Feather | 04.30.2024

What makes a good associate pastor? How can he complement a senior pastor’s weaknesses and extend his strengths?

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman interviews Deepak Reju, Bobby Jamieson, and Mark Feather about their experience as associate pastors.

How a Praying Church Benefits Women, with Megan Hill (Priscilla Talk, Ep. 35)

By E. Wheeler, J. Manley, K. Folmar, M. Hill | 04.29.2024

In this episode of Priscilla Talk, Keri Folmar, Jenny Manley, and Erin Wheeler interview Megan Hill and discuss how women can bless their churches and benefit from prayer.

On Local Churches and Sending Agencies (Missions Talk, Ep. 34)

By J. Mack Stiles, R. Robertson | 04.25.2024

In this episode of missions talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles talk about the relationship between local churches and sending agencies.