After Class Podcast

Have you ever wondered what is going on with Paul's discussion about head coverings in 1 Corinthians 11? Should women be wearing head coverings today or not? In this episode the guys try to pull back the veil to illuminate this interesting passage.

The Pope has come out proposing a revision to the translation of the Lord's Prayer. The guys examine the validity of this translation as well as the rest of the prayer and suggest a few improved ways to view the purpose behind some of the phrases in the prayer.

Should Christians desire certain spiritual gifts more than others? Can spiritual gifts be cultivated as we train ourselves to be used by the Spirit? Are spiritual gifts given at birth or after one's baptism? These and many other questions are addressed in our latest podcast.

This episode is part 2 addressing the question of miraculous, spiritual gifts. Are they still around? Does God still work in this way?

Are spiritual gifts still around or have they stopped? The guys begin to tackle the great "cessation" question in the first of 2 parts about the miraculous.

In this episode the guys tackle some of the questions that were posed to Shane Claiborne after his first session at the Michigan Christian Convention. The content incorporates government, laws, justice, and grace.

This episode is Shane Claiborne's first presentation at the Michigan Christian Convention. Shane is an engaging presenter and storyteller who has intentionally placed himself among the least of these to live out the gospel in the context of inner city Philadelphia. We will use this presentation to do some follow up Q&A next week.

Since we didn't get through all the questions we had on our list in the last episode, we tackle a few more. Specifically, we discuss "Is the Church the world's conscience?" and "What role does politics have in social justice?"

Hopefully you were able to listen to John's Michigan Christian Convention presentation laying the groundwork for a biblical view of social justice. In this episode we follow up and try to answer some of the questions that were thrown at him. John gets a second crack and them and Ron and Sam add their thoughts as well.

This "episode" is John's presentation at the Michigan Christian Convention. The theme for the whole conference was "Social Justice" and this presentation lays the groundwork for what is to come.

As the guys bring their "sex talk" to a close, they discuss what it means for the church to embrace biblical sexuality and to live that ideal out day and and day out in the community of believers.

In this second episode about homosexuality, the guys tackle some of the New Testament passages regarding the topic and attempt to explain them in a gracious yet biblically faithful way.

The guys continue their "sex talk" and move to the specific topic of homosexuality. In this episode they lay out the biblical understanding of sex as a foundation for interpreting this very prominent issue.

We interrupt our regularly scheduled podcasts to give a shout out to the Michigan Christian Convention!! It's next weekend, April 12-13 at GLCC. Here are our top 10 reasons why you should attend! Check out more details and register today at https://www.michiganchristianconvention.org/

As the guys continue their discussion of sex and sexuality, they use the decisions of the Jerusalem council (Acts 15) to guide their understanding. But in order to truly grasp their logic, it requires an understanding and acceptance of Levitical laws. Tune in to see how the guys navigate the testaments to inform their views on sex.

In this episode the guys continue their discussion of all things sex related and talk about the Greek word "porneia" and its usage in the Bible. Their conclusions and applications might surprise you!

This episode follows up on the discussion of whether legalizing sex work should be condoned by Christians. The guys lay out a biblical view of sex and marriage, which is often counter to cultural norms and trace the concept of "one flesh" through the Old and New Testaments.

A presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, has brought prostitution into the national spotlight by suggesting that sex work should be legalized. The guys discuss what, if any, response Christians should have to such legislation. But in reality, this episode will function as a gateway to further discussion about sexual ethics in God's Kingdom.

Our whole discussion of God's Kingdom has been leading to this episode. The guys discuss why God even needed to institute this Kingdom and how it comes about. Check out how the guys wrap up this series.

As their investigation continues, the guys turn their attention to the "when" of the Kingdom of God. What does it mean for a kingdom to exist in the "now and the not yet"?

With John still laid up from back surgery, the guys bring in a pinch hitter to fill the gap. GLCC's own Kate Blakely joins Ron and Sam to discuss the Kingdom from a more mission-minded, cross cultural perspective. Kate provides important insights to help translate the Kingdom into all cultures.

Due to some recording complications, we take a break from our discussion of the Kingdom and share a podcast we recorded in December where we interview some graduates of GLCC to hear about their ministries and their memories. This episode features Jordan Kellicut, Adrienne Stratton, and Kelsey Bushong.

In this episode the guys continue to unpack the Kingdom of God, and try to describe it in such a way as to put flesh to a somewhat elusive concept.

In this episode the guys attempt to explain and unpack the Kingdom of God using Journalism 101 techniques - the 5 Ws. Specifically they focus on the who of the Kingdom (King and subjects) and the what of the Kingdom.

Having set the stage in past episodes of what God's Mission in the world is, the guys turn their attention to the New Testament to see how that mission continues. Specifically they look at the message of Jesus and what the gospel is and is not.

In this episode the guys pick up the story of Israel after being established in the land to see how well the people lived out their call to be a blessing to the world. The prophets picture Israel's purpose as being a light to the nations, yet the people regularly contributed to the darkness, eventually leading to exile and unfulfilled expectations.

In this episode the guys continue telling the story of the Bible as we are introduced to Abraham and Moses--two of the foundational figures in God's efforts to reconcile the world. As the story moves quickly toward the New Testament, they also ponder what it means to be a city on a hill.

In our final episode of this season and 2018, the guys look back at their highs and lows. They also look forward to the new season and where they plan on going.

In this episode the guys look at some of the prophecies about Jesus in their original context to show how they shed light on the coming of the Messiah.

We all know the Christmas story, right? Little baby Jesus asleep in the hay, in a barn, surrounded by animals, shepherds, and 3 wise men. Or does the Bible describe a slightly different scene? And how do we take the "Jesus prophecies" in the Old Testament? We tackle all this and more in our latest episode.

In this episode the guys continue to work through the Primeval History of the Bible to demonstrate how far humanity has fallen and to set up the lengths to which God will go to restore them.

This episode might better be entitled, "Of demigods and the deluge or warlords and water?" The guys discuss the flood account, beginning with the much debated interpretation of "sons of God" and "daughters of men" in Genesis 6:1-4, in an effort to see how this story fits into God's story.

While at a conference in Denver, CO, the guys caught up with some GLCC alumni and found out what has been going on in their lives since they left the school. More importantly, we found out the great things God has been doing in their lives and how they have been use for God's Kingdom.

As the guys continue telling the story of God's interaction with humanity, they turn to Genesis 4 and the story of Cain and Abel followed by the appropriation by Lamech.

In this episode the guys continue their discussion of God's story by examining Genesis 3, often referred to as "The Fall." The good creation of chapters 1 and 2 collapses, moving the story in a very dark direction, and bringing with it various curses and consequences

If getting to some afterlife existence is not our goal (heaven centered view), and making this world a better place is not our goal (human centered or world centered view), then what is? In order to answer that question we first need to understand the story of the Bible. And so we begin...in the beginning.

In this episode the guys evaluate 2 other approaches to Christian living. If earning heaven is not the goal, then how should Christians live and approach this world?

In this episode the guys bring their discussion of heaven to a close, locating "heaven" as a restoration of the created world, rather than an eternal existence somewhere else.

In this episode, the guys interview Jerry Harris--Lead Minister of The Crossing and Publisher of the Christian Standard and the Lookout. He regales us with tales from the Restoration Movement's past and challenges us to seek unity, especially with our African-American Church of Christ brothers and sisters.

In this episode, the guys invite Professor Kate Blakely on to talk about the Restoration Movement--its core values and impact on us as Christians. ***Due to technical difficulties, the sound quality is less than optimal (thus the "unplugged"). Be assured that our sound engineer has been reprimanded and promises to do better.

In this episode the guys discuss different views that Christians have of heaven and the afterlife, and then compare those views to those found in the New Testament. Are our views biblical or are then informed by something else?

In this episode, the guys tackle the "heaven centered" view of the gospel by discussing the Old Testament's view of the afterlife. What did heaven mean to the ancient writers? How is it the same or different than our modern understanding?

In this episode, the guys interact with John's book, Endangered Gospel and set the foundation for future discussions about what it means for the church and Christians to live out their kingdom mission, especially in a "Christian nation."

In this final episode on the topic of Satan, the guys survey the rest of the New Testament and try to come to some conclusions and application from the rest of the study.

After surveying the data from the OT and Intertestamental literature in previous episodes, the guys finally make it to the New Testament. In this episode they examine how the gospels portray Satan and determine if his function has changed significantly or remains similar to the OT.

In this episode the guys continue their study of Satanology, focusing on the intertestamental literature (the stuff written between the testaments). Finally we begin to get a glimpse of this figure that many associate with Satan.

If the Devil is in the details, then what does the Old Testament actually say about Satan? This podcast explores references to the often enigmatic hasatan especially in Job and Zechariah.

Picking up their discussion that began debunking Satan's presence in the Garden of Eden, the guys turn their sights to two Old Testament passages that are often used to describe Satan's origins. *This is part one of a multi-episode topic

Tennessee Legislators passed a bill in March that will require government buildings, especially pubic schools, to display the phrase "In God We Trust." In this episode, the guys discuss whether this is a victory for the church and how far we should push for legislation that reflects Christian values.

Our last episode debunking misunderstandings regarding the Bible was so popular that we decided to do another! This podcast includes the following segments: What is love? (Does John's use of different love words in John 21 matter?) That's hilarious dynamite (Original word fallacies) Nice snake you got there. Is it a satan? (Is the serpent in Genesis 3 the Devil?)