After Class Podcast

"Contemporary Christian Music" began in the 70s, grew in the 80s, and exploded in the 90s as Christians began to answer Larry Norman's question, "Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music?" with, "He doesn't!" But where is the state of Christian Music today and does it matter? All this and more will be discussed in our latest podcast.

Who doesn't like and need a good vacation every once in a while? Vacations were made for catching up on podcasts. But does the Bible have anything to say about vacations? You might be surprised what the guys discuss in this podcast.

In this episode the guys discuss the nature of biblical allegiance as Christians attempt to navigate the difficult path between Kingdom citizenship and nationalism.

In this episode the guys discuss the King James Version, it's legacy, and the need for new translations.

In this episode, the guys examine biblical texts about foreigners, aliens, and immigrants to get a clearer picture of the overall message AND responsibilities that faith communities might have. They end by trying to suggest some ways for the Church to move forward on this issue. ***You are encouraged to review the alien passages for yourself by downloading a document here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/afterclass/The_Place_of_Aliens_According_to_Torah.docx

In part 2 of their discussion of the current immigration situation, the guys look at the role of the government, especially in light of Jeff Sessions referencing Romans 13. **SPOILER ALERT - we don't like how we end and so have recorded a third episode that comes out at our regularly scheduled time on Monday.**

As the debate over immigration and illegal immigration ramps up, the Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, released an explanation regarding the current administration's actions. In this episode the guys discuss what is going on and try to navigate non-partisan politics.

Sometimes pastors and teachers unknowingly perpetuate incorrect information. From word fallacies to poor readings of texts, these urban myths are passed down. In this episode, the guys try to set a few of them right.

After spending considerable time and energy discussing how the OT laws should impact modern Christians, the guys tackle a very specific law - the Sabbath. Are Christians bound to keep the Sabbath or was it just a border law whose purpose has passed away? Find out where each of the guys stand in this episode.

After discussing Andy Stanley's approach to the Old Testament in the last 2 episodes, the guys try to present a way forward in which Christians can view the Old Testament as more than an outdated section with little application.

In this follow up episode to last week, the guys discuss Andy Stanley's treatment of the Acts 15 passage, attempting to correct some misunderstandings and poor interpretations that contributed to his conclusions regarding the Old Testament.

After listening to a sermon by Andy Stanley based on Acts 15, the guys from After Class discuss whether Andy has a point or whether he should be excommunicated. You can listen to Andy's Sermon here: https://youtu.be/pShxFTNRCWI

Have you ever wondered what students and professors at a Christian College might talk about After Class? At Great Lakes Christian College, Professors Sam Long, Ron Peters, and John Nugent often are engaged by students with deep, meaningful, engaging, and sometimes challenging conversations. Become a fly on the wall and listen in as the guys unpack various topics that impact the church and wider culture. The guys handle the scriptures with great care and respect and have an appreciation for the historical movements that have informed our understanding of the Word of God. Each comes from their own church background and exposure to various practices and has come to align with the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement. The heart of the movement is to have no creed but Christ, no book but the Bible, no law but love, and no name but the divine. In essentials, unity; in opinions, liberty; in all things love. And to strive to Do Bible things in Bible ways, and Call Bible things by Bible names. But how do these professors pull that off? With a great deal of humility and by leaning hard on a biblical hermeneutic that reads the Bible from the beginning, in its context, and forward to our time. What is the fruit of this labor? Tune in to the After Class Podcast, and find out why, "The best conversations happen, After Class." In this inaugural episode, the guys discuss a topic from the Stone-Campbell Journal conference - is Allah the same as Yahweh?