Genesis 24–26: On When Isaac Meets Rebekah, Esau’s Stupid Trade, and Sam’s Fever Dreams about the Exodus (Bible Talk, Ep. 8)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 10.28.2020In these chapters, Moses shifts his attention to the next generation of the promised line. As he does, familiar themes show up.
Episode 149: On Cleaning the Membership Rolls — Part 1 (with Matt Schmucker)
By J. Leeman, M. Dever, M. Schmucker | 10.27.2020Some churches report hundreds of members, with dozens in attendance. These churches need to “clean their rolls.”
Pastoring Through A Contested Election: A Kenyan Perspective (with Ken Mbugua)
By J. Leeman, K. Mbugua | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil | 10.26.2020Download the free 9Marks Journal Pastoring through Political Turmoil.
Genesis 21–23: On Ishmael’s Expulsion, Isaac’s Sacrifice, and Abraham’s Graveyard (Bible Talk, Ep. 7)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 10.22.2020Moses spends so much time cultivating an expectation for Isaac’s birth. But then, out of nowhere, the Lord tests Abraham, telling him to sacrifice his son, his only son whom he loves. Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton & Sam Emadi about Genesis 21–23.
Preachers Talk, Episode 12: On Discerning the Structure of A Biblical Text
By D. Helm, J. Meeks, K. Edward Copeland | 10.22.2020How do you figure out the structure of a biblical text? After you figure out the structure, how then do you create an outline for your sermon?
In Episode 12 of Preachers Talk, Jeremy Meeks chats with David Helm and K Edward Copeland about this.
Live with Your Church Members in an Understanding Way (with Michael Lawrence)
By J. Leeman, M. Lawrence | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil | 10.20.2020During tense political seasons, church members need to learn to live with one another in an understanding way. But what does that mean?
Episode 148: On How A Culture of Discipling + Lay Elders = Church Planting
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 10.20.2020Healthy churches plant churches. But how? What causes a church to “bubble over”? Here’s one way.
Should Pastors Endorse a Candidate? (with Bobby Scott)
By B. Scott, J. Leeman | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil | 10.19.2020Follow the Journal Talk podcast on iTunes & Spotify. SHOW NOTES Article: Should Pastors Endorse a Candidate?, by Bobby Scott Journal: Pastoring through Political Turmoil — Download in PDF and … keep reading…
How Did Charles Spurgeon Address Contemporary Issues in His Preaching? (with Geoff Chang)
By G. Chang, J. Leeman | 10.19.2020Follow the Journal Talk podcast on iTunes & Spotify. SHOW NOTES: Article: How Did Charles Spurgeon Address Contemporary Issues in His Preaching?, by Alex DiPrima & Geoff Chang Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil
Genesis 18–20: On Sordid Sins and the Glimmer of Grace, Even in Sodom and Gomorrah (Bible Talk, Ep. 6)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 10.14.2020These chapters cover some of the darkest episodes in all of Scripture. We see the wages of sin—death—on full display. And yet, we also see glimmers of God’s grace and mercy.
Episode 147: On the Appeal and the Errors of Theonomy (with T. David Gordon)
By J. Leeman, M. Dever, T. David Gordon | 10.12.2020In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever chat with T. David Gordon about the errors of theonomy. They also consider why might it be appealing to certain Christians in our day and what pastors should do about it.
Preachers Talk, Episode 11: On Finding Your Voice
By D. Helm, J. Meeks, K. Edward Copeland | 10.08.2020Every preacher has been shaped by others preachers. That’s inevitable. But how can preachers find their own voice even as they appreciate their various influences?
Genesis 15–17: On The Lord’s Covenant Ceremony, Sarah’s Covenant Scheme, and Abraham’s Covenant Sign (Bible Talk, Ep. 5)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 10.07.2020In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about the Lord’s covenant ceremony (Gen. 15), Sarah’s covenant scheme (Gen. 16), and Abraham’s covenant sign (Gen. 17).
Episode 146: On Preparing for a Tough Political Season (Part 2)
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 10.06.2020Mark and Jonathan chart about the new 9Marks Journal: Pastoring through Political Turmoil.
Genesis 12–14 | On Lot’s Fateful Journey East, the War of the Pirate-Kings, and Abram’s “Aragorn Moment” (Bible Talk, Ep. 4)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 09.30.2020In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about a towering Old Testament figure: Abram of the Chaldeans. What kind of man is he?
