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729: Church Trauma & the Apostle Paul with Scot McKnight

Some of the Apostle Paul's letters in the Bible can be defensive, sarcastic, and even mean. New Testament scholar Scot McKnight says his nasty tone may stem from deep pain. But Paul's trauma wasn't caused by the persecution of nonbelievers but by fellow Christians. He offers Skye ...  Show more

 . 1h 28min
728: The Political Divide over Matthew 25 plus Tish Harrison Warren

Two members of Congress, one Republican and one Democrat, had a meeting recently where they fundamentally disagreed about the meaning of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25. Their disagreement has now spilled into the media. Why has this chapter of the Bible become the new divi ...  Show more

 . 1h 29min

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