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Basil Rosewater & Christopher Ryan Gates · Basil Rosewater

65 episodesEN

Show overview

ravel has been publishing since 2019, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 65 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.

Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 21m and 2h 2m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Religion & Spirituality show.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 3.2 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2022, with 41 episodes published. Published by Basil Rosewater.

Episodes
65
Running
2019–2023 · 4y
Median length
1h 44m
Cadence
Monthly

From the publisher

rav·el /ˈravəl/ verb 1. untangle or unravel something. noun 1. a tangle or cluster. The message of the Bible is simple enough for a child to understand but complex enough to keep scholars exploring for a lifetime. Like a beautifully woven tapestry, it's made up of many threads that come together to form a beautiful whole. Ravel is a podcast where we explore the scriptures in a new and exciting way, examining the threads to gain a brighter view of THE BIG PICTURE. Ravel dives into the deep waters of society, scripture and scandal, seeking to bring new perspectives on ancient issues and explore the broad range of the Christian experience and it's many forms. Join Basil and Christopher as they (un)ravel these threads and discover what may have been left out on Sunday morning!

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P&P Vol. 3 "The Friend at Midnight" and other Misadventures

Once again the parables of Jesus are pulled apart and re-examined by the Ravel Bois! What happens when you're all snuggled up for the night with your spouse, your children, and your livestock...and BOOM! Olll' Jerry comes knockin' askin' to borrow the lawn mower AGAIN!? Well, lets find out...together.

Mar 19, 20231h 9m

P&P Vol. 2 "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"

In this episode the guys dive into another parable of Jesus. "The Good Samaritan." Perhaps you think this parable is simply a creative instruction that you should love your enemies; but much more lies beneath the surface. Get ready to peel back the layers on this popular but often misunderstood parable!

Feb 26, 20231h 34m

Parables & Parabolas Vol. 1

Today the boys go way back to Ravel 1.0! As has been mentioned before, Basil and Chris recorded 8 episodes of Ravel in 2018. Then DISASTER STRUCK! But The Lords timing is better than ever with this, our first episode of a brand spankin new series on Parables! Dr. Chris flexes his smart muscles and Basil's starry eyed wonder abounds, come with us on an exploration of Jesus' favorite past time!

Feb 13, 20231h 37m

The Intelligent Design and Irriducible Complexities of Michael Behe

According to Wikipedia: "Michael Behe is an American biochemist and author, widely known as an advocate of the pseudoscientific principle of intelligent design (ID). He serves as professor of biochemistry at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania and as a senior fellow of the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture. Behe is best known as an advocate for the validity of the argument for irreducible complexity (IC), which claims that some biochemical structures are too complex to be explained by known evolutionary mechanisms and are therefore probably the result of intelligent design." But that's not the whole story. Wikipedia (surprise surprise) gets some things wrong about Mr. Behe! Today, the Ravel Boys go deep - exploring concepts like intelligent design, irreducible complexity and the scientific industrial complex. We also give Michael an opportunity Wikipedia never has: to set the record straight!

Jan 29, 20231h 26m

(Un)raveling Revelation w/ Derek P Gilbert

In this episode Dr. Chris gets some one-on-one time with the one-and-only Derek P Gilbert. They discuss Derek's work, the Book of Revelation, crazy end times things, and the Chicago Cubs!

Dec 11, 20222h 12m

Teen Study Bible Bible Study: Addiction

The boys are back at it again as they go waaaaaay back to the radical 90s with another Teen Study Bible Study! In this episode Basil and Dr. Chris explore another hot topic from the neon pages of the Teen Study Bible: Addiction. Crack? Ice? Dip? Pick your poison and settle in as we explore what the Bible has to say about addiction.

Dec 7, 20221h 31m

The Science of Life W/ Dr. Berkley Gryder

Dr. Berkley Gryder, Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, School of Medicine, is a chemist who retrained as a molecular biologist and computer scientist. He's here to school the Ravel-rowdy-boys on what, exactly, is going on in our bodies! From quadraplexes, telemeres, and DNA sequencing - to - Scientific consensus, cancer research, and transhumanism, Dr. Berkley Gryder is here to bring that sweet science sauce to this Ravel casserole! (Sorry, still working through the thanksgiving left-overs) https://gryderlab.com/ https://twitter.com/gryderart

Nov 29, 20221h 54m

Giving Thanks and Time Travel

It's Thanksgiving! So of course we wanted to let you know how thankful we are for our listeners...but also... what does Thanksgiving have to do with time travel!? That's what you were really hoping for right? Also, introducing Basil's "Make Thanksgiving Awkward Challenge"! So loosen that belt, stick in those ear buds, and let the Ravel boys help you escape into a world of wonder, theology, and Pilgrim propaganda!

Nov 24, 20221h 11m

Thread Talk Vol. 1 w/ Dr. Chris

Welcome to Thread Talks with Dr. Chris! In this new installment of the show Dr. Chris dares to fly solo. Join him as he attempts to isolate a single thought in the mind of God and begin to trace it out.

Nov 13, 202241 min

From Sinai to Pentecost w/ Sabbath Lounge

The boys from Sabbath Lounge stopped by to learn us a lil something about some formerly overlooked connections between the events on Mt. Sinai and the history shifting events of pentecost! Make sure to check out Sabbath Lounge for more in depth discovery! https://linktr.ee/Sabbathlounge https://itsyahushua.com/

Nov 6, 20221h 26m

Transformative Events w/ Carl Teichrib

This week, the boys are exploring the broad concepts of Tranformative Events with Basil's long time buddy Carl Teichrib! Carl Teichrib is a researcher, writer, and lecturer focusing on the paradigm shift sweeping the Western world, including the challenges and opportunities faced by Christians. Over the years he has attended a range of internationally significant political, religious, and social events in his quest to understand the historical and contemporary forces of transformation – including the Parliament of the Worlds Religions, Burning Man, and the United Nations Millennium Forum. Check Out Carls Book "Game of Gods" at http://www.gameofgods.ca/

Oct 3, 20221h 38m

Asked and (Not) Answered Vol. 7

The boys are back to (not) answer listener questions, address emails, and positively re-enforce the review leavers! Topics addressed: Pre-Life, Pre-existence, "Selfish ambitions" and more.

Sep 18, 20221h 34m

Ravel Per Annum

Happy Anniversary to us! Can you believe its been a year already?! In this episode the boys cover their first year in review and offer their sincerest apologies for a two week lapse of activity...

Sep 12, 202254 min

Pentacost

It's episode 50 and we figured there'd be no better time to address the Day of Pentecost than now! Listen in as Basil and Dr. Chris discuss their very different perspectives on flag ministry and tongues of fire!

Aug 22, 20221h 47m

Sea Monsters and The Savior

In this episode we join Dr. Pastor Chris once again for a teaching out of the book of John. You'll get to hear how he ties in some of what gleaned from our conversation with Dr. Cory Barnes. And if you haven't listened to that episode yet, do that first!

Aug 14, 20221h 17m

Teen Study Bible Bible Study: Entertainment

We're going back to the early 1990's and hitting the books again! We are joined by Nick Shalna from The Universe Next Door podcast to explore the shapes and Colors of the Teen Study Bible! Today's TSBBS explores what the fella's over at Zondervan have to say about "Entertainment!" So turn off that gameboy, teens, and settle in for some Bible time!

Aug 8, 20221h 43m

Society, Scripture, and Sea Monsters w/ Dr. Cory Barnes

In this episode the guys sit down with Dr. Cory Barnes to talk about the relevance of Ancient Near Eastern mythos for the modern-day believer. Why is Jesus way cooler than Marduk? You're about to find out.

Jul 27, 20221h 56m

Middle Earth and the Third Culture Faithful w/ Dr. Mario Melendez

This week the bad boys of theology chat with Dr. Mario Multi Ethnicism, Faith, and racial tension in Lord of the Rings dominate the conversation, so gird your loins and prepare for battle! Melendez.Dr. Mario is the Auguie Henry Chair of Old Testament and Biblical Studies at Oklahoma Baptist University. He holds a PhD in biblical interpretation from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS). He has served in English, Asian, and Spanish churches. Check out more from Dr. Mario: drmario.me

Jul 17, 20221h 59m

Pt. 3 The Word: Among us

Settle in for this third installment of Pastor Dr. Chris' teaching series through the Gospel of John. In this third sermon he will conclude his presentation on the prologue of John's Gospel; exploring Jesus' incarnation and the manifestation of his glory in our midst.

Jul 10, 202255 min

S1 Ep 44Pt. 2 The Word: With God

In this episode we join Pastor Dr. Chris once again as he teaches through the prologue of the Gospel of John. Who was Jesus? How did his best earthly friend understand him and present him to the world? You'll hear to answers to these questions and many more as we hear another teaching on the Gospel of John.

Jul 3, 20221h 5m