Podcasts by Church Theology
A podcast on the church for the church hosted by Kirk E. Miller, et al. through the ministry of CrossWay Community Church in Milwaukee, WI.
Further podcasts by Kirk E. Miller - CrossWay MKE
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The Apostles' Creed (with Michael Svigel) from 2023-12-05T11:00
We're kicking-off a new series on, what are sometimes called, the ecumenical creeds. In today's episode, we begin with what is known as The Apostles' Creed. Along the way, we also an...
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The Theology of the EFCA (with Greg Strand) from 2023-11-21T19:45:53
What does the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) believe? What are the theological convictions that unite this broad collection of churches? In this episode, Kirk is joined by Greg Strand...
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Changing Unwanted Thoughts (with Esther Smith) from 2023-08-21T19:55:59
Are you burdened by anxious thoughts? Does your mind race uncontrollably? Are you prone to ruminate? Maybe you are wearied with thoughts of hopelessness, self-deprecation, unpleasant mental imag...
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Our Contemporary Knowledge Crisis (with Bonnie Kristian) from 2023-07-27T22:34:34
Kirk sits down with Bonnie Kristian to discuss her latest book,
Divorce & Remarriage (with Andy Naselli) from 2023-06-14T19:27:52
Jesus taught that divorce "from the beginning ... was not so" and that those who divorce commit adultery. Yet he also added, "except for sexual immorality" (Mt 5:31-32; 19:3-...
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The Pastoral Ministry of Richard Baxter (with Tim Cooper) from 2023-06-06T23:50:03
Richard Baxter was a 17th-century English Puritan pastor best known for his rigorous and methodical approach to pastoral care. What can we today learn from Baxter about pastoring, what it looks ...
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Why Baptism is Required for Church Membership (with Bobby Jamieson) from 2023-06-01T19:19:51
Why does our church, and churches like ours, require people to be baptized before we will admit them as members of our church? Today Kirk is joined by Bobby Jamieson, associate pastor at Capitol...
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Roman Catholicism (with Gregg Allison) from 2023-04-25T18:32:35
What are some of the major differences between Roman Catholic and evangelical theology? And how do we assess these differences? How should we relate to our Roman Catholic friends, family members...
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The History of the EFCA (with David Gustafson) from 2023-03-16T23:38:08
On April 24th, 2023 our church, CrossWay Community Church of Milwaukee will be voted into the EFCA's Forest Lakes District. But what is the EFCA (Evangelical Free Church of America)? And where d...
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Paul's Theology of Resurrection (with Richard Gaffin) from 2023-02-28T18:50:46
How did Paul think about resurrection, and what role did it play in his overall theological understanding? Kirk sits down for a conversation with retired professor, Dr. Richard B. Gaffin Jr., ab...
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The Presence of the Future: The New Testament’s Inaugurated Eschatology (with G.K. Beale) from 2023-02-04T02:37:32
The Old Testament tells a unifying story of God working to restore his creation and establish his kingdom. This would finally happen permanently and irreversible at the end of history, the "last...
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Themes & Theology of Mark's Gospel (with Peter Orr) from 2023-01-26T22:49:31
In this episode, Kirk sits down with New Testament scholar, Dr. Peter Orr, for a conversation on theology and major themes of Mark’s Gospel. We discuss the identity of Jesus, the so-called “Mess...
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What Are Deacons? (with Matt Smethurst) from 2023-01-05T20:38:32
The Bible presents two offices (or formal positions) within the local church: elders (also called overseers and pastors) and deacons, which means "servants." But what exactly are deacons? Who sh...
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From Womb to Tomb: On Being Pro-Life for the Whole Life (with Karen Swallow Prior) from 2022-12-14T21:28:14
What does it mean to be pro-life? Is it simply being anti-abortion (pro-birth)? Or is it something more? Karen Swallow Prior joins us to share, not only why we as Christians oppose abortion, but...
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Understanding Typology (with Mitch Chase) from 2022-12-01T17:55:57
Jesus is the true and better Adam. He's our Passover Lamb whose death brings about a new Exodus. Indwelt by God's Spirit, Christ's church is the end-time temple of God. And on and on we could go...
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Truth Over Tribe: Against Political Tribalism (with Patrick Miller) from 2022-11-08T23:46:07
Have you noticed that you've been more anxious recently? Have political differences put a strain on a relationship with a friend or family member? Has politics caused division in your church? So...
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A Christian Case Against Christian Nationalism (with Paul Miller) from 2022-10-27T20:34:22
Talk about "Christian nationalism" is quite the buzz right now. Many are currently decrying it. Some now though are readily embracing the label to champion it. So what exactly is Christian natio...
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Experiential Calvinism: A Functional Theology of the Doctrines of Grace (with J. A. Medders) from 2022-08-22T10:30:15
What are the so-called doctrines of grace? And what bearing do they have on our lives? Jeff Medders joins me to talk about Calvinism and the practical ways it ought to manifest in those who beli...
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A Christian Assessment of News Consumption (with Jeffrey Bilbro) from 2022-08-15T10:30:09
In a world in which our consumption of news is increasingly polarized and sensational, and disinformation is all too common, how do we combat such unhealthy habits to form a better relationship ...
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Application Practiced & Application Received (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 19) from 2022-08-08T10:30:40
Not only do we work to apply the scriptures, but the scriptures do their work on us. So how do we foster a disposition and habit of regularly subjecting ourselves to the scripture's slow, ordina...
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Text & Framework (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 18) from 2022-08-01T11:30:11
Each of us inevitably approaches scripture with a set of preconceived ideas, beliefs, outlooks, and assumptions. These can be theological convictions, social-political sensibilities, cultural ba...
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One Meaning, Many Applications (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 17) from 2022-07-25T10:30:35
Although a passage of scripture's message doesn't change and is located in the author's intent, its application will be manifold, not only as we tease out its various implications, but also as i...
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Family Worship (with Donald Whitney) from 2022-07-18T10:30:16
Across history, Christians have worshiped God in their homes as families on a daily basis. What is family worship, what does it look like, and what are some practical instructions for how we mig...
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The C.H.R.I.S.T. Acronym, Pt. 3 (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 16) from 2022-07-11T10:30:10
So now that we understand the overarching storyline of scripture centered in Christ, how do we go about interpreting specific texts in light of it? In this episode, we conclude the C.H.R.I.S.T. ...
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The C.H.R.I.S.T. Acronym, Pt. 2 (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 15) from 2022-07-04T10:30:57
So now that we understand the overarching storyline of scripture centered in Christ, how do we go about interpreting specific texts in light of it? In this episode, we continue unpacking the C.H...
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The C.H.R.I.S.T. Acronym, Pt. 1 (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 14) from 2022-06-27T10:30:59
So now that we understand the overarching storyline of scripture centered in Christ, how do we go about interpreting specific texts in light of it? In this episode, we will introduce the C.H.R.I...
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On Biblical Theology (with Oren Martin) from 2022-06-20T10:30:41
How do God's dealings in the Old Testament relate to Christ and the message of the New Testament? How does the whole Bible fit together? How are we to think about themes like kingdom, temple, la...
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The ABI's of God's Kingdom, Pt. 3 (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 13) from 2022-06-13T10:30:12
If we are to read each portion of scripture in view of the broader story of scripture, then what is that bigger story? What is the overarching storyline of the Bible? In this episode we cover th...
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The ABI's of God's Kingdom, Pt. 2 (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 12) from 2022-06-08T01:35:05
If we are to read each portion of scripture in view of the broader story of scripture, then what is that bigger story? What is the overarching storyline of the Bible? In this episode, we cover t...
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The ABI's of God's Kingdom, Pt. 1 (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 11) from 2022-05-30T11:00:21
If we are to read each portion of scripture in view of the broader story of scripture, then what is that bigger story? What is the overarching storyline of the Bible? In this episode, we cover t...
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The Convictions Behind Christ-Centered Reading (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 10) from 2022-05-24T21:23:28
We contend that a proper reading of any passage of scripture will necessarily include interpreting it in light of the whole of scripture as centered in the Christ-event. But what is the basis fo...
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Mike Piedt's Testimony of God's Grace: From Homelessness & Addiction to a Servant of Christ's Church from 2022-04-26T03:38:41
Mike turned to drugs and alcohol at around eleven or twelve years of age. Later in life, he would end up homeless, pursuing a life on the streets. But one day, God miraculously opened his eyes t...
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How to Talk about Race (with Isaac Adams) from 2022-04-18T11:00
Bring up race and people tense up and dig their heals in. Why is this? Why is talking about race is so difficult, and no less in the church? In this episode, Isaac Adams sits down with Kirk to t...
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Understanding the Prophets (with Eric Tully) from 2022-04-11T17:11:52
Out of all the parts of the Bible, many find the Old Testament prophetic literature to be among some of the most difficult to read and understand. The prophets can feel incredibly distant, addre...
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The Storyline of the Hebrew Bible (with Stephen Dempster) from 2022-03-16T21:53:10
Have you ever been reading in the Old Testament and wondered, what does this have to do with the larger story? Or maybe it's never even occurred to you that the Old Testament even has a larger s...
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Expository Preaching (with Mike Bullmore) from 2022-03-09T18:41:48
What does it mean and look like faithfully to preach the Bible itself rather than use the Bible as a launchpad for our own message? In this episode, Kirk sits down with season...
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Lafto Kale Heywet Church in Ethiopia (Missionary Profile, Ep. 3) from 2022-02-28T12:00
CrossWay Milwaukee has a church-to-church partnership through World Orphans with Lafto Kale Heywet Church in the Lafto regi...
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Discerning the Main Claim of a Passage (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 8) from 2022-02-21T12:00
Have you ever read a passage from the Bible and wondered, what was the point of all that? Maybe you pick up some themes and ideas here or there from a passage, but you're unsure how it all fits ...
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Cultivating Wisdom in the Information Age (with Brett McCracken) from 2022-02-14T12:00
Do you ever feel like the constant bombardment of technology and social media is making us dumber, or maybe even more foolish? Or does truth feel ever more elusive to you in an age of increasing...
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Nelson Salviano in Brazil (Missionary Profile, Ep. 2) from 2022-02-07T12:00
Kirk was able to connect over Zoom with one of CrossWay Milwaukee's missionaries, Nelson Salviano. The Salvianos are located in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. In 2004 Nelson Salviano started a pastoral...
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Why the Church Remains Essential (with Jonathan Leeman) from 2022-01-31T12:00
Over the last couple of years, churches have been hit with COVID restrictions, tensions over race, political disagreements, church abuse scandals, and more. This wave has resulted in many a Chri...
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Understanding the Debate & Differences in How We Put Our Bibles Together (Views on Covenantal & Dispensational Theologies with Brent Parker and Richard Lucas, Ep. 2) from 2022-01-24T12:00
In this episode, I continue my conversation with Brent E. Parker and Richard Lucas, editors of the forthcoming book, Listen
A Survey of How Different Systems of Theology Put the Bible Together (Views on Covenantal & Dispensational Theologies with Brent Parker and Richard Lucas, Ep. 1) from 2022-01-17T12:00
How should we interpret the promises made to the people of Israel in the OT — are they being fulfilled in the church? Does God have a distinct plan for the nation of Israel separate from the chu...
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The Need for "Analog Church" in the Digital Age (with Jay Y. Kim) from 2022-01-10T20:07
Kirk sits down for an interview with Pastor Jay Y. Kim, author of Analog Chu...
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Structure: Understanding How a Passage is Organized (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 8) from 2022-01-05T18:49:16
In today’s episode, Dan and I talk about skeletons and bridges. Well, kind of. We discuss one of the most important aspects of reading our Bibles well: understanding how a particular passage is ...
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Melodic Line: Hearing the Message & Aim of Each Book (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 7) from 2021-12-20T12:00
Kirk and Dan talk about melodic line. Here we're talking about the overall message of a book that ties the whole and all its parts together. In this episode we talk about what the melo...
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Never Read a Bible Verse (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 6) from 2021-12-13T11:00
In today's episode, we try to convince you never to read a Bible verse! Wait, what? That's right. Never read a Bible verse on its own, but always in context.
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Hearing the Passage: Tone (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 5) from 2021-12-06T17:13:14
In this episode, we look at the matter of tone (and mood). What exactly do we mean by "tone"? And how does a passage's tone affect how we read and understand it?
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The Author's Rules Rule: Genre (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 4) from 2021-12-01T18:20:48
The Bible is not one monolithic type of writing. Instead, it is made up of various type of writing styles called genres. So what are the different genres in scripture? And how do they impact how...
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Hindrances to Prayer, Pt. 2 from 2021-11-22T17:30:41
Kirk and Dan sit down from some bonus episodes supplementing the sermon series on prayer. In these two episodes, Kirk and Dan consider additional hindrances we might face in the discipline of pr...
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Hindraces to Prayer, Pt. 1 from 2021-11-22T17:24:41
Kirk and Dan sit down from some bonus episodes supplementing the sermon series on prayer. In these two episodes, Kirk and Dan consider additional hindrances we might face in the discipline of pr...
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Jeff & Meredith in Albania (Missionary Profile) from 2021-11-18T22:10:44
Kirk was privileged to sit down for a conversation with one of CrossWay Milwaukee's missionaries, Jeff, who serves in Albania. In this episode, we get to learn more about Jeff and his family, ho...
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Jeff & Meredith in Albania (Missionary Profile, Ep. 1) from 2021-11-18T22:10:44
Kirk was privileged to sit down for a conversation with one of CrossWay Milwaukee's missionaries, Jeff, who serves in Albania. In this episode, we get to learn more about Jeff and his family, ho...
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Their World First: Historical Context (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 3) from 2021-11-15T13:46:52
In this episode, Kirk and Dan explore the importance of reading scripture according to its original, historical context before moving to our own ("Their World First"). How does understanding the...
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Understanding & Standing Under Scripture (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 2) from 2021-11-08T16:35:13
In this episode we talk about the importance of our overall disposition to scripture when it comes to Bible interpretation. Namely, we must place ourselves under the authority and scrutiny of sc...
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The Path of Faithful Interpretation (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 1) from 2021-11-04T17:54:07
We're kicking off a new series on how to read and understand the Bible. In this inaugural episode, we overview the "pathway" we should take if we are to interpret the Bible properly and faithful...
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Philosophy of Ministry -- CrossWay Milwaukee from 2021-10-25T03:38:31
This episode is an audio recording of CrossWay Community Church's Philosophy of Ministry, which can be Listen
Behold, I Am Coming! (Revelation 22:6b-21) from 2021-10-12T17:45:20
Kirk and Dan finish out their series through Revelation with some reflections on the final passage, Revelation 22:6b-21. Finally, the end with some overall observations and takeaways on the book...
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The New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:9-22:6a) from 2021-09-28T19:49:10
Revelation 21:9-22:6a presents John's vision of the new creation -- God's new Jerusalem, new temple, and new Eden. In this episode, Kirk and Dan walk through some of the overall details of this ...
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Second Death or Second Creation (Revelation 20:11-21:8) from 2021-09-22T01:52:18
In this episode, Dan has Kirk walk us through Revelation 20:11-20:8, the visions of the Great White Throne judgment and the introduction of the new creation.
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The Millennium, Pt. 3 (Revelation 20:1-10): New Testament Arguments for Amillennialism from 2021-09-07T22:47:10
In this series of three episodes, we address the matter of the 1,000-year reign, also known as the millennium, as expressly mentioned in Revelation 20. In so doing, we offer a more detailed...
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The Millennium, Pt. 2 (Revelation 20:1-10): Interpretation of Revelation 20:1-10 from 2021-09-07T22:35:39
In this series of three episodes, we address the matter of the 1,000-year reign, also known as the millennium, as expressly mentioned in Revelation 20. In so doing, we offer a more detailed...
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The Millennium, Pt. 1 (Revelation 20:1-10): The Four Views on the Millennium from 2021-09-07T22:11:43
In this series of three episodes, we address the matter of the 1,000-year reign, also known as the millennium, as expressly mentioned in Revelation 20. In so doing, we offer a more detailed...
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The Return of the King (Revelation 19:11-21) from 2021-08-31T15:41:40
In this episode, Kirk and Dan walk us through the three scenes of Revelation 19:11-21. This passage zooms in on the return of Christ at his second coming to judge and destroy the two beasts and ...
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Fallen, Fallen is Babylon! (Revelation 18:1-19:10) from 2021-08-24T18:35:34
In Revelation 17:1-18, we saw a vision of Babylon, or the Great Prostitute's, judgment. In this episode, Kirk and Dan continue with part 2 of that judgment in Revelation 18:1-19:10. Whereas in c...
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The Great Prostitute (Revelation 17:1-18) from 2021-08-17T18:22:10
In this episode, Kirk and Dan walk through the vision of Revelation 17:1-18, depicting the Great Prostitute, or Babylon, who rides on the beast with its seven heads (kings) and ten horns (kings)...
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The Bowl Judgments (Revelation 15:5-16:21) from 2021-08-03T17:18:03
In this episode, Kirk walks us through the bowl judgments in Revelation 15:5-16:21. We consider the ways this passage communicates the outpouring of God's righteous vengeance on the oppresses of...
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The Cosmic Conflict (Revelation 11:19-15:4) from 2021-07-27T16:38:41
In this episode, Dan joins Kirk to lead us through an overview of the entire section, Revelation 11:19-15:4, on the seven visions ("And I saw..." x7). First, Dan gives us some overview of the se...
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The Final Harvests & the Exodus Song (Revelation 14:14-15:4) from 2021-07-20T16:53:57
Kirk and Dan tackle the last 3 "and I saw" visions of Revelation 11:19-15:4. These three, along with the two visions of Revelation 14:1-13, unveil to us the "end game," the contrasting final des...
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The Second Beast, the 144,000, and the Declaration of the Three Angels (Rev 13:11-14:14) from 2021-07-16T22:43:46
In this episode, Kirk and Dan cover the second monster and his mark in Revelation 13:11-18, the sealed 144,000 who sing the song of the redeemed in 14:1-5, and the message of the three angels --...
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The Beast (Revelation 13:1-10) from 2021-06-22T18:16:42
In this episode, Dan joins Kirk to break down some of the overall structure of Revelation 12-15 and the role of the key characters in the book of Revelation: the dragon, beast, false prophet, an...
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Satan Wages War (Revelation 11:19-12:17) from 2021-06-15T17:18:25
In this episode, Dan joins Kirk to talk through Revelation 12, as well as some of our overall approach to handling this section spanning from Revelation 11:19-15:4. We discuss the structure and ...
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The Trampled Temple & Two Witnesses (Revelation 10:1-11:18) from 2021-06-03T06:05:03
Revelation 11 is somewhat infamous for its mention of two witnesses who will issue plagues and destroy people with fire from their mouths. In addition, in vv.1-2 we get the mention of a temple a...
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The Trumpet Judgments (Revelation 8:2-9:21) from 2021-05-18T15:30:29
In this episode, Kirk covers some overview material on the trumpet judgments and apocalyptic literature, and then dives into the theme of prayer in the book of Revelation as highlighted in Revel...
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The Religious Life of Theological Students by Benjamin B. Warfield (Audiobook) from 2021-05-08T01:28:12
In this short book, originally delivered as an oral address in 1911, Princeton theologian and professor Benjamin B. Warfield addresses his seminarians in anticipation of their upcoming theologic...
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The Seal Judgments & God's Sealed People (Revelation 6:1-8:1) from 2021-05-04T15:29:18
In this episode, Kirk and Dan quickly survey and review the seal judgments of chapters 6-7. Then they spend the bulk of the episode answering the question, "Who are the 144,000 from chapter 7:1-...
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On Reading Christian Books, Part 2 from 2021-04-25T11:00
Kirk, Sam, and Matt continue their conversation on reading now by discussing, who or what should we read (selecting books)? And, how should we go about reading (practical tips)?
On Reading Christian Books, Part 1 from 2021-04-25T10:00
In this next set of episodes, I'm so pleased to have Sam Park and Matt Dohrmann join me for the podcast. Sam and Matt are both members of CrossWay Community Church where I serve. And in this epi...
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The Lion is a Lamb (Revelation 5:1-14) from 2021-04-06T16:45:07
Kirk and Dan sit down to talk about some interpretive reminders as we approach the book of Revelation, and then take a look at Revelation 5:1-14 through the lens of various theological categorie...
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The Heavenly Throne Room (Revelation 4:1-11) from 2021-03-30T19:37:20
In this episode, Kirk and Dan discuss some additional matters related to the interpretation of Revelation 4. How should we understand the phrase "after this" used twice in verse 1, and what are ...
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To the Church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22) from 2021-03-23T19:07:08
In this episode, Kirk and Dan look at the final message to the seven churches, the message to Laodicea. They discuss the nature of the Laodicean's sin and how we might fight its temptations thro...
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To the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) from 2021-03-16T16:28:36
In this episode, Kirk and Dan talk about Revelation 3:7-13. Some of the things discussed: What do we know about the background to Philadelphia? Does v.10 support the idea of a pre-tribulation ra...
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To the Church in Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) from 2021-03-09T18:58:27
Dan joins Kirk back on the podcast to discuss Revelation 3:1-6. We talk about what was likely going on in the church in Sardis, and what that same sort of sin might look like in our own lives to...
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To the Church in Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29) from 2021-03-02T21:37:22
We continue in our series, looking now at Revelation 2:18-29. We begin by thinking a bit more about the call to "hold fast" to the "[Christ's] works," and then dig a bit deeper into the descript...
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Why Don't We Practice Lent? from 2021-02-25T23:37:32
It's that time of year when people walk around with ash on their foreheads and eat fish on Fridays. But wait, why don't we practice Lent? Sometimes folks in our church, especially those...
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To the Church in Pergamum (Revelation 2:12-17) from 2021-02-18T23:52:41
On Sunday (Feb. 21, 2021) Dan will be preaching on Christ's message to the church in Pergamum in Revelation 2:12-17. So in this episode, in anticipation of that upcoming sermon, we spend time mo...
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To the Church in Smyrna (Revelation 2:8-11) from 2021-02-18T01:09:39
Kirk and Dan record some material on their drive to a Charles Simeon Trust workshop. (Be on the lookout for the part when they go through the Starbucks drive-through). In this episode, they talk...
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"To the One Who Conquers" (Revelation) from 2021-02-09T18:50:28
In this episode, we look at the uses of "conquer," "overcome," or "victory" across John's writings, but especially the book of Revelation. What is the meaning of this call to "conquer"? And how ...
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To the Church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7) from 2021-02-09T18:28:27
In this episode, Kirk looks further at Revelation 2:1-7, diving into some additional matters for our consideration as we reflect on its importance for our lives and our understanding of the rest...
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A Vision of the Son of Man (Revelation 1:9-20) from 2021-02-02T17:03:07
Dan and Kirk dive deeper into the details of the vision of the son of man in Revelation 1:9-20 to ask, "How does this vision -- and its "big" view of Jesus -- empower us for faithful endurance?"...
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A Revelation of Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:1-8) from 2021-01-26T17:25:28
In this episode, Kirk and Dan talk about some additional interpretive and theological matters we encounter in Revelation 1:1-8. We consider how this passage introduces some key themes that set t...
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Reality Unveiled: Empowered for Patient Endurance (Intro to Revelation, Pt. 2) from 2021-01-20T23:17:43
After a long hiatus (thanks COVID...), we're back with a new series of episodes on Revelation. These episodes are intended to supplement our sermon series working through the book of Revelation ...
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Reality Unveiled: Empowered for Patient Endurance (Intro to Revelation, Pt. 1) from 2021-01-20T23:05:33
After a long hiatus (thanks COVID...), we're back with a new series of episodes on Revelation. These episodes are intended to supplement our sermon series working through the book of Revelation ...
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Compassion & Conviction: Faithful Political Engagement (Justin Giboney & Michael Wear of the AND Campaign) from 2020-08-06T17:05:57
Have you ever felt too progressive for conservatives, but too conservative for progressives? Faced with a false "either/or" framing of many issues, Christians today often times can find themselv...
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"Getting Cancer Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me" (Vince Hucek) from 2020-06-26T05:08:14
I sit down with my old high school buddy, and now Leukemia-survivor, to ask what he means when he says that he wishes everyone would have a "successful brush with death" and that "getting cancer...
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The Church & Politics (with Jonathan Leeman) from 2020-06-03T20:40:59
In this episode, Kirk sits down with pastor and political theologian Jonathan Leeman to talk Church and politics. They discuss, what is the relationship between church and state? Religion and po...
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Hospitality & the Mission of the Church (Joshua Jipp) from 2020-04-20T10:00
In this episode, Kirk sits down with New Testament scholar and professor, Dr. Joshua Jipp, to explore the theme of Biblical hospitality. What is Biblical hospitality? What does Dr. Jipp mean by ...
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The Translation of Scripture (On Scripture with Mark Ward, Ep. 6) from 2020-04-13T10:00
Mark Ward closes out his series with Kirk by talking about the translation of scripture. What all goes into translation? Why are there so many different ones? Are all translations created equal?...
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The Transmission of Scripture (On Scripture with Mark Ward, Ep. 5) from 2020-04-06T10:00
In this episode, Kirk talks to Mard Ward about the transmission of scripture, i.e., the process of how the Bible was copied, the manuscripts that were produced and collected, and how we have the...
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The Sufficiency of Scripture (On Scripture with Mark Ward, Ep. 4) from 2020-03-30T10:00
Mark Ward joins Kirk again as they continue their discussions on scripture, this time discussing scripture's sufficiency. What does it mean for Scripture to be sufficient? Sufficient for wha...
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The Perspicuity of Scripture (On Scripture with Mark Ward, Ep. 3) from 2020-03-23T10:00
In this episode, Kirk and Mark Ward unpack the doctrine of scripture's perspicuity--that is, it's clarity. The doctrine of scripture's perspicuity was central to the convictions of the Protestan...
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Coronavirus, Missiology (Mission), & Our Unexpected Evangelistic Opportunity (Coronavirus, Ep. 6) from 2020-03-22T11:00
In this final (at least as currently planned) episode we consider our unexpected evangelistic opportunity brought on by this moment. May it be that God is preparing hearts and using this unusual...
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Coronavirus as "Go Time" for the Church: Being Ready to Care for Others (Coronavirus, Ep. 5) from 2020-03-21T11:00
In this episode, we look at the church's pedigree of caring for people in crisis and even plagues. What can we learn from this, and scripture, as a model for our own calling in this present mome...
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Pandemics as a Gift for Growth? (Coronavirus, Ep. 4) from 2020-03-20T11:00
The current pandemic has caused disruption to our normal lives. This can be a great opportunity, however, for us to recalibrate how we live our lives. At the same time, they can become times whe...
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Ecclesiology (Church) in the Midst of a Pandemic (Coronavirus, Ep. 3) from 2020-03-19T11:00
As churches move online in the face of Sunday closures, it should cause us to ask, "What is the church in the midst of a pandemic?" Our current circumstances raise questions about what it means ...
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Biblical Reflections on Sickness & Pandemics (Coronavirus, Ep. 2) from 2020-03-18T11:00
In today's episode, I offer some Biblical reflections and applications on thinking rightly and responding well to sickness--and more particularly as we seek to apply things to the current Corona...
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Responding to Health Organizations & Government (Coronavirus, Ep. 1) from 2020-03-17T22:41:44
Today I'm releasing the first episode in what I intend to be a short series dealing with the Coronavirus--pastoral reflections on how to respond Biblically and act Christianly. Today I try to sh...
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The Authority of Scripture (On Scripture with Mark Ward, Ep. 2) from 2020-03-16T10:00
Mard Ward and Kirk Miller continue their discussion on scripture by asking, What does it mean for Scripture to be our authority? And how does it exercise its authority?
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The Canonicity of Scripture (On Scripture with Mark Ward, Ep. 1) from 2020-03-09T10:00
Mard Ward joins Kirk to discuss the topic of canon, "the divinely authorized collection of books that God has given to govern his people" (John Frame). How do we know we have God's Word? Why the...
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Pastoral Theology & Church Practice in Calvin’s Geneva, Pt. 2 (Scott Manetsch) from 2020-03-02T11:00
In this episode, Kirk sits down with professor and well-regarded church historian, Dr. Scott Manetsch, to discuss what church life was like in Reformation-era Geneva under the ministry the John ...
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Pastoral Theology & Church Practice in Calvin’s Geneva, Pt. 1 (Scott Manetsch) from 2020-02-24T11:00
In this episode, Kirk sits down with professor and well-regarded church historian, Dr. Scott Manetsch, to discuss what church life was like in Reformation-era Geneva under the ministry the John ...
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Use & Misconceptions of Bible Translations (Bible Translations, Ep. 5) from 2020-02-17T11:00
Kirk and Dan close out their series on Bible translations by dispelling some misconceptions about Bible translations, as well as laying out some practical tips for making use of translations in ...
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Textual Differences in Translations (Bible Translations, Ep. 4) from 2020-02-10T11:00
Today Kirk and Dan talk about "Textual Criticism," and how some of the differences that lie behind the various translations actually have to do with different textual bases of what is being tran...
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Differences in Translation Philosophies (Bible Translations, Ep. 3) from 2020-02-03T11:00
In this episode, Kirk and Dan illustrate some of the philosophical (or methodological) differences we find in the various translations. They also discuss some of the pros and cons of these diffe...
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The Spectrum of Bible Translation Philosophies (Bible Translations, Ep. 2) from 2020-01-27T11:00
Kirk and Dan continue their series on Bible translation by looking at the major reason for the differences in our available translations, namely, translation philosophy. We look at the differenc...
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Introduction to Bible Translations (Bible Translations, Ep. 1) from 2020-01-20T11:00
Kirk and Dan begin a new series on Bible translations. Today they talk about some introductory matters on Bible translations, as well as why this is an important topic for us to consider and und...
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The Meaning of Ecclesiastes (Ecclesiastes, Ep. 4) from 2019-12-23T11:00
Kirk and Dan conclude their series on Ecclesiastes by examining the meaning of the book as it applies to us today.
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The Message of Ecclesiastes, Pt. 2 (Ecclesiastes, Ep. 3) from 2019-12-16T11:00
Kirk and Dan continue their discussion on the message of Ecclesiastes by exploring the book's "above the sun" statements as it gestures towards and ultimately reaches its conclusive instruction ...
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The Message of Ecclesiastes, Pt. 1 (Ecclesiastes, Ep. 2) from 2019-12-09T18:51:30
In this episode, Dan and Kirk continue their discussion on Ecclesiastes by looking at the message (or main claim, or argument) of the book. They discuss the meaning of "vanity" (hev...
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The Method of Ecclesiastes (Ecclesiastes, Ep. 1) from 2019-11-25T20:23:53
Kirk and Dan begin there series on the book of Ecclesiastes. In this episode they look at the method that Ecclesiastes uses to communicate its message, namely how it functions as a...
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Finding a Book's Overall Message - Case Study: Philippians (How to Read the Bible) from 2019-11-18T11:00
Kirk and Dan continue their work on how to find a Biblical book's overall message by looking to the book of Philippians as a test case.
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Finding a Book's Overall Message - Case Study: Philippians (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 2) from 2019-11-18T11:00
Kirk and Dan continue their work on how to find a Biblical book's overall message by looking to the book of Philippians as a test case.
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Finding a Book's Overall Message - Tools & Techniques (How to Read the Bible) from 2019-11-11T11:00
Kirk and Dan are gearing up to do a short series on Ecclesiastes. But before they do, they wanted to take a step back and ask, "What's the benefit of getting a Biblical book's big picture?" and ...
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Finding a Book's Overall Message - Tools & Techniques (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 1) from 2019-11-11T11:00
Kirk and Dan are gearing up to do a short series on Ecclesiastes. But before they do, they wanted to take a step back and ask, "What's the benefit of getting a Biblical book's big picture?" and ...
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The Importance of Theology, Pt. 3 (Church Theology, Ep. 7) from 2019-11-04T11:00
In this episode, Kirk and Dan conclude their discussion on the importance of doctrine and theology by finishing out talking about the hurdles we face along the way, as well as giving some practi...
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The Importance of Theology, Pt. 2 (Church Theology, Ep. 6) from 2019-10-28T10:00
Dan and Kirk continue their discussion on the importance of theology in the life of the believer and the life of the church. In this episode they talk about things like "theological triage" (or ...
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The Importance of Theology, Pt. 1 (Church Theology, Ep. 5) from 2019-10-21T10:00
In this episode, Kirk and Dan discuss "What is theology and why does it matter? Does it?"
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God's Vision for the Church, Pt. 2 (Church Theology, Ep. 4) from 2019-10-14T10:00
Kirk and Dan continue their discussion on God's vision for the church by asking some diagnostic questions that help us consider what it looks like for us to pursue this vision in our own life.
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God's Vision for the Church, Pt. 1 (Church Theology, Ep. 3) from 2019-10-07T10:00
In this episode Kirk and Dan continue their series on the concept of a "Church Theology" by digging into God's Biblical vision for the church. In the last two episodes we saw how God
God's View of the Church, Pt. 2 (Church Theology, Ep. 2) from 2019-09-30T10:00
Kirk and Dan continue their discussion on God's view of the church by now asking, "How does God's view of the church affect our own? And what does this mean for us practically when we adopt God'...
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God's View of the Church, Pt. 1 (Church Theology, Ep. 1) from 2019-09-24T17:59:19
Church Theology is a podcast "on the church for the church." As such, we thought it'd be helpful to start off our podcast with an introduction series on that very idea of "church theology." We b...
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Church Theology - Preview from 2019-08-22T21:35:34
Announcing a new podcast, Church Theology: On the Church, For the Church. Join Kirk E. Miller and co-hosts as they dive into an array of topics, all the while asking, "How does this equip us for...
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