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Thinking Biblically with Alan Gilman

Thinking Biblically with Alan Gilman

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Devorah Stacey: A Biblical Perspective on Abortion (Replay)

Bible Teacher Alan Gilman discusses several essential aspects of the abortion issue with his daughter Devorah Stacey in this replay edition from earlier this year.Video version: https://youtu.be/6Gv3Nt8KyacQuestions/comments for Alan or Devorah:[email protected] this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Twitter: @alangilman

Dec 29, 20211h 6m

Dr. David Friedman: Israel and the Middle East (replay)

A replay of Bible Teacher Alan Gilman's discussion last June with Dr. David Friedman, Alan’s first interview guest, who passed away September 2021. David shares his perspective on Israel and the Middle East.Video version: https://youtu.be/2k-5cxjt_1QAs mentioned in podcast...The King's Daughter by Josh Gilman: https://thekingsdaughter.ca/Daniel's Dilemma by Robin Gilman: USA: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1777934109Canada: https://amzn.to/30IU5svAlan Gilman's faith journey: https://youtu.be/2r83-S_9j9MDr. Friedman's books:At the Feet of Rabbi Gamaliel: https://amzn.to/3H10n6gThey Loved the Torah: https://amzn.to/3mma7jzSudden Terror: https://amzn.to/3J6FbxBDr. Friedman's recommended media sources:All Israel News: https://www.allisrael.com/Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis https://www.camera.org/Palestinian Media Watch: https://palwatch.org/The Jerusalem Post: https://www.jpost.com/The Middle East Media Research Institute: https://www.memri.org/Thinking Biblically/Alan [email protected]: @alangilmanSupport this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/

Dec 22, 202155 min

Josh Gilman: The Tragedy of Abuse

Alan's son Josh Gilman is the author of the recently released children’s book, “The King’s Daughter,” a parable of human value. Josh explains the inspiration behind his book and how the loss of human value contributes to abuse.Video version: https://youtu.be/-wMzaGri6-UTo order "The King's Daughter": https://thekingsdaughter.caOther Resources:Strength To Fight: https://strengthtofight.caProtect Young Eyes: https://protectyoungeyes.comCovenant Eyes: https://www.covenanteyes.com/Thinking Biblically/Alan [email protected]: @alangilmanSupport this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/

Dec 16, 20211h 1m

Rick Harper: Pregnancy Care Centers

In the recent Canadian election, the legitimacy of pregnancy care centers was questioned, but do we know what services they provide? Rick Harper, Executive Director of First Place Options in Ottawa, joins Alan to discuss the work of pregnancy care centers.Video version: https://youtu.be/hGdE_QnhdnoFirst Place Options web site: https://www.firstplaceoptions.caThinking Biblically questions/comments: [email protected]: @alangilmanSupport this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/

Dec 9, 202155 min

Andrew Sandlin: Thinking Biblically about Critical Theory

Founder and President of the Center for Cultural Leadership, P. Andrew Sandlin, joins Alan to discuss Critical Theory from a biblical perspective.Video version: https://youtu.be/6AXtJYxNo2cMore information on Andrew Sandlin:https://christianculture.com/https://docsandlin.com/https://pandrewsandlin.substack.com/Questions/comments: [email protected]: @alangilmanSupport this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/

Dec 2, 202149 min

Mark Kinzer: The Meaning of Hanukkah

Messianic Jewish leader, scholar, and author Dr. Mark Kinzer joins Alan to discuss the Festival of Hanukkah. Mark also speaks about his faith journey and the purpose of Yachad BeYeshua (Together in Yeshua), a global fellowship of Jewish disciples of Jesus.Video version: https://youtu.be/KcMmp-PeKYUMore information on Mark Kinzer:https://www.markkinzer.com/Questions/comments: [email protected]: @alangilmanSupport this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/

Nov 25, 20211h 5m

Dr. Iain Provan: The Importance of Biblical Narrative

Regent College professor and biblical scholar Iain Provan joins Alan to discuss the importance of biblical narrative.Video version: https://youtu.be/qWea_qNwaXEIain Provan more information:https://iainprovan.ca/Questions/comments: [email protected]: @alangilmanSupport this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/

Nov 18, 202157 min

Aaron Eime: Called to Israel

Bible Historian and Deacon of Christ Church, Jerusalem, Aaron Eime shares with Alan how the Lord led him and his wife from their native Australia to raise their family in Israel the past 22 years.https://youtu.be/RphbYgL55w4Contact Aaron EimeEmail: [email protected] Canada: http://cmjcanada.ca/Questions/comments: [email protected]: @alangilmanSupport this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/

Nov 11, 20211h 1m

Michael Gertsman: A Spiritual Journey

Messianic Jewish leader Michael Gertsman shares his unusual spiritual journey with Alan.Video version: https://youtu.be/ABzVDKwDFK8Contact Michael Gertsman: [email protected]/comments: [email protected]: @alangilmanSupport this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/

Nov 3, 20211h 7m

Dealing with Doubt (Guest Host: Daniel Gilman)

Alan's son Daniel is back as guest host to discuss how to deal with doubt after Alan explains how the books of the Bible were determined.Video version: https://youtu.be/PL09xNrJPNgAlan's free Old Testament course is available here: https://alangilman.ca/otcourse/Questions/comments: [email protected]: @alangilmanSupport this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/

Oct 27, 202158 min

Devorah Stacey - A Biblical Perspective on Abortion

Alan's daughter Devorah Stacey covers several essential aspects of the abortion issueVideo version: https://youtu.be/kpT7c-4Hd1YQuestions/comments for Alan or Devorah:[email protected] this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Twitter: @alangilman

Oct 20, 20211h 1m

The End Times - Part 2

Continuing from last week, Alan discusses how are we to live in these last days.Video version: https://youtu.be/5-B7rrbTPjoQuestions/comments: [email protected] this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Twitter: @alangilman

Oct 13, 202132 min

Are We In the End Times?

The Bible clearly teaches that we are in the "End Times." But what does that really mean? Bible teacher Alan Gilman explains.Video version: https://youtu.be/7FE_aeKJy7QFaith journey (referenced in this podcast): https://youtu.be/2r83-S_9j9MQuestions/comments: [email protected] this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Twitter: @alangilman

Oct 6, 202149 min

Joe Boot - Facing Totalitarianism

Cultural Theologian/Philosopher Rev. Dr. Joe Boot joins Alan to discuss a biblical response to the rising threat of totalitarianism.Video version: https://youtu.be/XSxNyc6PfggContact Joe BootWebsite: http://www.ezrainstitute.caTwitter: @DrJoeBootQuestions/comments: [email protected] this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/

Sep 29, 202146 min

Avner Boskey in conversation and song

Canadian-Israeli Avner Boskey shares his life and faith journey in conversation (and song!) with AlanVideo version: https://youtu.be/HWKn5VmTnAsMore information on Avner, including his books, CDs, etc.: https://davidstent.org/Questions/comments: [email protected] this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/

Sep 22, 202154 min

Thinking Biblically about Government - Part 2

Alan looks at the nature of Yeshua's (Jesus's) mission to help us understand a biblical perspective on how to relate to government.Video version: https://youtu.be/tnA83U0q26EReferenced in this podcast: Is the Torah (the Law) for Today? (Session 6 of "Unleashing the Old Testament"): https://youtu.be/5XlhC_sZvNgQuestions/comments: [email protected] this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/

Sep 14, 202144 min

Thinking Biblically about Government - Part 1

Alan provides a biblical perspective on how to relate to government.Video version: https://youtu.be/K_DGWnm7FlkReferenced in this podcast: Is the Torah (the Law) for Today? (Session 6 of "Unleashing the Old Testament"): https://youtu.be/5XlhC_sZvNgQuestions/comments: [email protected] this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/

Sep 8, 202154 min

The Meaning of the Shofar

Alan's son Daniel hosts this week's special Jewish high holy day edition of Thinking Biblically as Alan explains the meaning of the shofar. Recorded live September 1, 2021.Video version: https://youtu.be/4pjvfcxID8gIs the Torah (the Law) for Today? (Session 6 of "Unleashing the Old Testament"): https://youtu.be/5XlhC_sZvNgQuestions/comments: [email protected] this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Daniel Gilman is featuring a free webinar on public speaking, Sept. 30 @ 12:30 EDT. Registration is required. To register, click here: https://form.typeform.com/to/iSDI1HZX

Sep 2, 20211h 16m

COVID-19 - The Fear Factor Part 2

Alan responds to Psychologist Rod Wilson’s concerns over last week’s podcast on COVID and fear.Video link: https://youtu.be/48M6rDbGLnsLast week's podcast: https://youtu.be/xhbkPVrWPS4Alan's discussion with Rod on anger: https://youtu.be/l3yxyYn1ZWkQuestions/comments: [email protected] this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/

Aug 25, 202154 min

COVID-19 - The Fear Factor

Alan explains how thinking biblically about COVID-19 demands we reckon with the fear factor.Video version: https://youtu.be/xhbkPVrWPS4Questions/comments: [email protected] this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/

Aug 18, 202140 min

Jojo Ruba - Conversion Therapy Ban

Apologist Jojo Ruba joins Alan for a personal conversation regarding Canada's proposed conversion therapy ban legislation.Video version: https://youtu.be/DLYQQaMa2EIMore on Jojo Rubahttps://freetocare.ca/https://faithbeyondbelief.ca/Questions/comments: [email protected] this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/

Aug 11, 202139 min

Jonathon Van Maren - Never Again, But How?

Social commentator Jonathon Van Maren joins Alan to discuss factors contributing to society's growing susceptibility to totalitarianism.Video version: https://youtu.be/vN44OD5uEssQuestions/comments: [email protected] this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Contact Jonathon Van MarenWeb: https://thebridgehead.caEmail: [email protected]: https://europeanconservative.com/articles/review/conserving-the-tragic-lessons-of-the-20th-century/Thinking Biblically video playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtrQWBgcbCegiI9BplWMQqVkbssHHS4BX

Aug 4, 20211h 8m

Daniel Gilman - Living Biblically

Does it matter how we live? Alan's son Daniel returns to discuss the relationship between thinking biblically and living biblically.Video version: https://youtu.be/HdykuOmvMewQuestions/comments: [email protected]://alangilman.ca/otcourse/Contact Daniel Gilman: [email protected] register for Daniel's upcoming free webinar: https://form.typeform.com/to/igZBp0byThinking Biblically playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtrQWBgcbCegiI9BplWMQqVkbssHHS4BX

Jul 28, 20211h 11m

Rick Bergh - Living in Dying

Thanatologist Rick Bergh joins Alan to provide a biblically informed understanding of grief, death, and dying.https://youtu.be/D6Ohb2hMu9kFor more information and to contact Rick Bergh:http://www.rickbergh.comQuestions/comments: [email protected] (includes audio version): http://thinkingbiblically.orgSupport this podcast: http://alangilman.ca/support/

Jul 21, 20211h 3m

Dr. Doug Trick - Dynamics of Bible Translation

Professor & Bible Translator Dr. Doug Trick joins Alan to discuss some of what goes into translating the Bible into hitherto unwritten languages.Video version: https://youtu.be/Pk9_QadFWFACheck out Doug's video course, "God’s Word as Translation" (available on the Logos platform): https://www.logos.com/product/150249/mobile-ed-bi182-gods-word-as-translationYou may contact Doug through this podcast.Questions/comments: [email protected] (includes audio version): http://thinkingbiblically.orgSupport this podcast: http://alangilman.ca/support/

Jul 14, 20211h 14m

Don Hutchinson - Religious Freedom in Canada

Lawyer, pastor, and writer Don Hutchinson joins Alan to discuss the current state of religious freedom in Canada.Video version: https://youtu.be/EQoqAje51zcContact Don Hutchinson: http://www.donhutchinson.ca/Questions/comments: [email protected] (includes audio version): http://thinkingbiblically.orgSupport this podcast: http://alangilman.ca/support/

Jul 7, 202159 min

Dr. Rod Wilson: Anger - the most misunderstood emotion

Psychologist Dr. Rod Wilson joins Alan for a biblically based discussion on anger.Video version: https://youtu.be/l3yxyYn1ZWkYou may contact Dr. Wilson through this podcast.Questions/comments: [email protected] (includes audio version): http://thinkingbiblically.orgSupport this podcast: http://alangilman.ca/support/

Jun 30, 202158 min

Israel and the Middle East (with Dr. David Friedman)

In this second episode of the new format, Alan Gilman is joined by American-Israeli scholar Dr. David Friedman to discuss Israel and the Middle East.Video version: https://youtu.be/JUl-fozNibIDr. Friedman's recommended media sources:All Israel News: https://www.allisrael.com/Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis https://www.camera.org/Palestinian Media Watch: https://palwatch.org/The Jerusalem Post: https://www.jpost.com/The Middle East Media Research Institute: https://www.memri.org/You may contact Dr. Friedman through this podcast.Questions/comments: [email protected] this podcast: http://alangilman.ca/support/

Jun 23, 202150 min

What Is Thinking Biblically?

In this first episode of the new format, Alan Gilman is joined by his son Daniel to discuss what it means to think biblically. Includes information about upcoming episodes and guests.Video version: https://youtu.be/eqgNO9DNlm0Support this podcast: http://alangilman.ca/support/

Jun 16, 202153 min

Episode 29: The Bible: A Real Shot in the Arm

Bible Teacher Alan Gilman shares how the Bible's perspective is the best protection against any crisis.Register now for my online Old Testament course: http://alangilman.ca/otregistration/

Dec 29, 20205 min

Episode 28: Are You Listening?

Bible Teacher Alan Gilman discusses how the effectiveness of the Bible in our lives depends on our active engagement with it.

Oct 28, 20207 min

Episode 27: Moving Mountains

Does the spiritual and moral condition of the world seem completely overwhelming? Bible teacher Alan Gilman explains from Mark, chapter eleven, that we needn't be swept away with the inevitability of social decline, but rather be agents of miraculous renewal.

Aug 31, 202013 min

Episode 26: Certainty In Uncertain Times

Recording of Alan Gilman's speech to the eighth-grade graduates of St.Timothy's Classical Academy, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 19, 2020

Jun 24, 202014 min

Episode 25: The Blessing: Not just a fad

Alan discusses "The Blessing," a new song phenomenon that has taken the world by storm, the depths of which may surprise you.

May 20, 20209 min

Episode 24: The Cure for Disorientation

Alan explains how the general sense of disorientation many of us feel can be resolved through connecting or re-connecting with the Bible's big picture (metanarrative).To register for the first-ever online version of Alan's "God's Epic Story Seminar," starting May 6, 2020, go here:https://tinyurl.com/epicseminarmay2020Support this podcast: http://alangilman.ca/support/Text version of podcast: http://alangilman.ca/2020/04/21/disorientioncure/

Apr 21, 202015 min

Episode 23: The Essential Role of the Individual (Purim)

On this special Purim edition, Alan explains how the Bible values the role and responsibility of the individual through Esther. He connects the Purim story with Yeshua's unique role as Messiah, and how it doesn't undermine the centrality of Israel in God's plan, but rather affirms it. Mentioned in broadcast: Mordecai tell the Purim story: https://youtu.be/T27BwPfQaQw Purim Parody, "So Long Haman Goodbye": https://youtu.be/TxL05kQp9Aw

Mar 9, 202044 min

Episode 22 - The Benefits of Understanding Israel's Place in God's Plan

Over the past few weeks, Alan has been sharing how we need to take the Bible on its own terms. The clear lens through which to engage Scripture is one where we recognize the centrality of Israel in God's plan. In this episode Alan provides some of the particular benefits we derive from this biblical perspective of the Bible.

Mar 2, 202033 min

Episode 21 - The Centrality of Israel in the Plan of God

Alan shares an extensive list of Bible passages from both the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament that reflect the central place of Israel in God's plans and purposes. Understanding Israel's role is essential to effectively understanding Scripture.

Feb 24, 202049 min

Episode 20 - Three Faces of Replacement Theology

Alan explains the various ways we skew our understanding of the Bible through three versions of Replacement Theology.

Feb 17, 202051 min

Episode 19 - Skewed Lenses

Alan shares three skewed lenses that prevent us from effectively engaging Scripture. Israel tour info: www.israelstudytours.ca

Feb 10, 202038 min

Episode 18 - What Is Bible Truth?

First of new format, Alan Gilman begins to explain how thinking biblically requires more than simply knowing a bunch of Bible truths.

Feb 3, 202027 min

Feminism at Its Best

Alan Gilman shares some reflections from his recent visit to Ancient Migdal, the home of Mary Magdalene.

Jan 23, 20205 min

The Bible and The West Bank

Beginning with some personal reflections on spending some time in a part of Israel deemed to be an "illegal settlement" by most of the world, Bible Teacher Alan Gilman provides a direct link between Jesus's sacrifice and the Jewish people's claim to the Promised Land, the West Bank included.

Dec 6, 201911 min

God's Faithfulness

Bible Teacher Alan Gilman explains how God's faithfulness to Israel is the basis of his faithfulness to all who trust him.

Sep 11, 20196 min

Effectively Engaging Scripture: Torah, Law, and Covenant

Bible Teacher Alan Gilman explains how the concept of "the Law" has been misunderstood, and how crucial it is to effectively engage the whole Bible.

Aug 15, 201911 min

The King of the Jews

Bible Teacher Alan Gilman demonstrates that identification with the suffering King of the Jews requires identification with Jewish suffering.

Jun 26, 20198 min

Half Empty or Half Full?

Bible Teacher Alan Gilman shares some personal reflections on grappling with trying to attain a positive perspective in an imperfect world.

Mar 26, 201910 min

Power in Weakness

We may think that experiencing God's power in our weakness is one where he makes up for or disregards our natural inabilities. Listen as Bible Teacher Alan Gilman explains how God wants to show his power through our weakness.

Feb 26, 20199 min

Poop Is Not a Toy

Some of the most popular toys this holiday season season are poop-related. Bible Teacher Alan Gilman discusses what this says about our current culture.

Nov 29, 20184 min

How to Teach the Bible to Children Even When It Is Complex

Originally prepared as a blog post for the Gospel Coalition Canada, Bible Teacher Alan Gilman explains that children are capable of understanding very complex concepts.

Aug 24, 20186 min