The Semi-Seminarian
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BONUS: The Basics of Belief (For Grown-Ups)
The one thing that the Creator of humans, right in the beginning asked of God's creatures, was absolute obedience - nothing more and nothing less.
Eli...who? The Book of Job (For Grown-ups)
What if "the question" is not "why is there suffering in my life?" But, rather, "What is God doing in the midst of my suffering?" say hi to me at https://anchor.fm/semiseminarian/message
Where Does Understanding Dwell? (For Grown-Ups)
God is not obligated to bless those who obey God. God is under no obligations or God wouldn't be God.
God could. God don't. God should. God won't. (For Grown-Ups)
God can show you more in the valley than any mountaintop. Habakkuk Part Three (For Grown-Ups).
Bad Things, Bad People (For Grow-Ups)
Habakkuk Part Two.
You could, but you don't God. Why? (For Grown-Ups)
The Prophecy of Habakkuk, Part One.
The Lydia Moment (For Grown-Ups)
In five verses. the story of the woman Lydia, teaches us everything we need to know about serving God.
Bad, Bad, Benaiah Brown (For Grown-Ups)
King David isn't the only giant killer...Benaiah killed a 7 and a half foot tall Egyptian with his own spear. It's "MMA B.C."!
Bonus Episode “Fear Not!” (For Grown-Ups)
"I mean, I don't smoke. I don't drink and I don't date girls that dip...I'm a good person!"
You’re Zophar Away From Me (Book of Job for Grown-Ups)
Zophar the "know-it-all". Know someone like that? If not, {psst...} it might be you.
Bildad...All Bad. Book of Job (for Grown-Ups)
it is remarkable that Job addresses his questions to the God who seems to him to be the source of his troubles
S6 Ep 1Thanksgiving Rewind The Story of The Bible (for Grown-Ups)
The story of "The Bible" begins when the closest followers of Jesus believed he was not who he claimed to be.
S6 Ep 2What 'Chu Talkin' 'Bout, Eliphaz? (For Grown-Ups)
"Job, maybe your problem is you're too big for your bible britches." - Eliphaz (probably)
It's Not My Fault! Book of Job (for Grown-ups)
Why do bad things happen to good people?
S5 Ep 3The Apocalypse (for Grown-Ups)
There's dragons and there's beasts and there's multiple heads and there's 666, and there's all sorts of numbers and symbols. You can read about twelve stars and ten horns and seven heads and six wings and four bowls of incense and two olive trees and a partridge in a pear tree!
S5 Ep 2The End of Your Life (for Grown-Ups)
Can you imagine a judgement where all of your sins are played on a big screen for all of humanity just so you can get into Heaven? No thanks, Judge, I'll plead guilty.
S5 Ep 1Being Heavenly Minded, but No Earthly Good
It's Jesus II: Rapture Boogloo!
The Devil DOES Have Wings!!
"Hey Devil, U-G-L-Y!! You ain't got no alibi! You ugly! Hey, hey, you UGLY! - MIchael, the Archangel (probably)
Angels DO NOT Have Wings!
Your Grandma is NOT your guardian angel. And thank goodness for that, because there are times you do NOT need Granny looking down on you. amirite?
Getting The Blessing (for Grown Ups)
"You think a 97 year old man could whup God in a 'wrasslin' match?"
S5 Ep 1The Story of Jacob's Ladder (for Grown-Ups)
"Go to church. Don't be a goof." The Story of Jacob's Ladder (for Grown-Ups)
S4 Ep 1Week 2 Jacob
Week 2 Jacob
Woman of Abel
Woman of Abel
S3 Ep 1Abigail
Abigail
S4 Ep 1Why Study the Hebrew Bible?
In this episode, we take a look at the reasons for studying the Hebrew Bible. If "new covenant" is in place, what good is the "Old" Testament? If that's how you feel, take a listen. I'll give you something to think about. Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S3 Ep 3Genesis Part #2 "Apples, Rocks and Sin."
In this episode, we take a look at chapters 3 and of Genesis and continue to challege what we think we know about God, the Bible and, ourselves. Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S3 Ep 2Where Do We Go From Here? The Rise of Practical Theology in the Church
In this episode, we ask were does the Church go from here? Can the rise of practical theology save the Church? Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S3 Ep 1Genesis Part 1 "A Love Affair"
In this episode, we take a look at chapters 1 and 2 of Genesis and begin to explore what the meaning is behind the creation account(s) are and what they mean regarding our relationship with God Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S2 Ep 11Acts Part 11 "All Roads Lead to Rome"
In this episode, we take a look at chapters 27-28 of the Acts of the Apostles and we examine the travel of Paul to Rome as he has requested a trial by the imperial tribunal and we discover that, perhaps, there's more to the story as to why Luke wrote the Acts then just a description of the earlier events of the church Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S2 Ep 10Acts Part 10 "Paul: The Orginal Teflon Don"
In this episode, we take a look at chapters 23-26 of the Acts of the Apostles and we examine the pleas Paul makes before the Sanhedrin and Roman officials. Luke points out in these 4 episodes that Paul is arguing Christianity is breaking no laws and is no threat to Rome Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S2 Ep 9Acts Part 9 Paul Gets Busted
In this episode, we take a look at chapters 20-22 of the Acts of the Apostles and we examine the 3nd missionary journey of Paul and see the rising tension between Jewish leaders and the nascent Christian church Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
Acts Part 8 On The Road Again
In this episode, we take a look at chapters 16-18 of the Acts of the Apostles and we examine the 2nd missionary journey of Paul and see Christianity begin to spread out of Asia Minor and into Europe Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S2 Ep 7Acts Part 7 Church Fight!!
In this episode, we take a look at chapter 15 of the Acts of the Apostles and we examine the Council of Jerusalem and discover that its implications on what it means to be a Christian are just as important to us today as they were to the early church Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S2 Ep 6Acts Part 6 To the Ends of the Earth
In this episode, we take a look at chapters 13-14 of the Acts of the Apostles and we examine the first missonary journey of Paul and Barnabas to Galatia Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S2 Ep 5Acts Part 5 Better NOT Call Saul
In this episode, we take a look at chapters 9-12 of the Acts of the Apostles where we encounter the conversion of Saul who would become known as the Apostle Paul Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S2 Ep 4Acts Part 4 Persecution to Expansion
In this episode, we take a look at chapters 6-8 of the Acts of the Apostles and we examine how the church handles its first instance of confusion and the persecution and death of the Apostle Stephen. Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S2 Ep 3Acts Part 3 "Silver and Gold, I Have None"
In this episode, we take a look at chapters 3-5 of the Acts of the Apostles and we focus on the events following Pentecost and the growth of the early church Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S2 Ep 2Acts Chapter 2 "The Roof is on Fire!"
In this episode, we take a look at the second chapter of the Acts of the Apostles and we focus on the events of Pentecost and the signifcance of the Festval lf First Fruits to the Christian celebration of Pentecost. Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S2 Ep 1Acts Chapter 1 Eyewitness Testimony
In this episode, we take a look at the first chapter of the Acts of the Apostles and we focus on the importance that the author Luke puts on eyewitness testimony of the resurrection of Jesus Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
My God, My God...Why?
In this episode, we take a look at the last words of Jesus when He ask: "My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?" In the agonizing answer we find the depth of love that God has for His creation and magnitude of sacrafice He was willing to make for our redemption. Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
Holy Week: A Timeline
In this episode, we take a look at the last week of the life of Jesus, a week that we call "Holy Week". We utlize the accounts of each of the four Gospels to synthesize a complete telling of that momentous week.. Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
BONUS: The One You Love is Sick
bonusIn this episode, we take a look a story from John Chapter 11 and we look at the first part of the story of the death of Lazarus. In this story we find a big difference in the kind of love we have for each other and the kind of love God has for us.. Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
The Gospel According to Matthew #6 The End of the Beginning
In this episode, we take a look at the final days and events in the life of Jesus. Matthew 26-28 Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S1 Ep 9The Gospel According to Matthew #5 Clash of Kingdoms
In this episode, we take as Jesus enters into Jerusalem for the final week of his human existance. We find Jesus charging head-on with the religious authorities and challenging their notion of the Kingdom of God Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S1 Ep 8No Chance-The Story of Mephibosheth
bonusIn this episode, we take a look a story from 2 Samuel in Hebrew Scripture about a character named Mephibosheth, the grandson of King Saul and the grandson of Jonathan. Its an unlikely story of redemption and a facinating, if not well known, story from Hebrew Scripture. Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S1 Ep 8God is.
bonusIn this episode, we take a look a story from Mark 17 which is at the end of Jesus' ministry and an event we call the "upper room." In the midst of so much uncertainty, when it seems like God is no where to be found, we see it's when He's most active. In a life of uncertainty, we discover God is certain Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S1 Ep 7BONUS: Hide and Seek God
In this episode, we take a look Gods that don't exist. If you're someone who has walked away from faith or your spiritual life isn't what it should be, perhaps its because you're believing in a God that just doesn't exist and is never promised to us in Scripture. Has the lack of a feeling of God's presence ever caused you to doubt if He is there? Maybe you're believing in Hide and Seek God Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S1 Ep 6The Gospel According to Matthew #4 Back to the Country
In this episode, we take a look at Jesus teaching, preaching and healing in the northern parts of Galilee and what we find is Jesus teaching the people that the Kingdom of God requires of us to be come a new something and not just a different version of our old selves. Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S1 Ep 5BONUS: You Don't Have to Have Sight to be Seen
In this episode, we take a look at the story of blind Bartimaus and how his story can teach us to focus on those things we DO havev instead of the things we don't have so that we may fully be used by God. Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?
S1 Ep 4The Gospel According to Matthew #3 People's Response to Jesus
In this episode, we take a look at the people's response to Jesus in Galilee as He travels around teaching, preaching and healing and what we find is that some see Jesus for who He is, some aren't sure and still others do not believe Jesus is the Messiah whatsoever. Be sure to go to our website: www.semiseminarian.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semiseminarian/ and https://www.facebook.com/jim.wilhelm.12 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddirtred Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVyfhCYNubT-bvrWwtY88Q?