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Dr. Matt Hall joins us on this episode of Biola Backstage. We ask him questions about his education, his teaching career, his relationship with the Spanish language and culture alongside discussing some other intriguing topics.

About Dr. Matt Hall
Dr. Hall grew up in Spain as a missionary kid before coming to America. He comes from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he has been an associate professor of church history, vice president for academic services, the dean of Boyce College and the provost and senior vice president of academic administration.
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Host Charlotte McKinley sits down with Dr. Todd Guy, Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication, to talk about his life to Biola, his experience with music and what he does as a dean. They talk about SoFAC and how it's unique with its divisions, how Dr. Guy's primary objective is to equip faculty with the tools to better equip their students, changes and advice he would give to SoFAC students in particular.

About Dr. Todd Guy
Dr. Todd Guy did his undergraduate work at Marion College studying church music, music education and applied voice. He received his master's at Northwestern University before getting his doctorate in choral conducting at Ball State University. Before joining Biola as the Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication, he was a professor, chair and interim dean at Indiana Wesleyan for 30 years.

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<p>In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Paul Moser discuss an oft overlooked aspect of God within philosophical and theological discourse: God's guidance. Dr. Moser argues that God seeks to lead people to develop moral rapport, and that this rapport may actually provide good reason for belief in God.</p> 

<p>For a deep dive into Dr. Paul Moser's work, check out his book: Divine Guidance (Elements in the Problems of God) 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1009269704</p>

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<p>Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.</p> 

<p>These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.</p>

<p>Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.</p>

At this point in the semester, the odds are high you have stayed up far past your bedtime to complete a lofty project or cram for an exam at least once or twice. With finals week looming, Lauren and Jenna decided to sit down and chat about academic validation, a common issue women (and men) deal with in higher education. They dive into perfectionism and what it means to be “gifted”. 

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What are your thoughts on the importance of understanding culture to experience the teachings of Jesus at a deeper level? And, what about the gender debate in the church? And, pray tell, what on earth do these two questions have in common? Get ready for a meaty conversation today! Stephanie welcomes Dr Michelle Lee Barnewall, who is associate professor of biblical and theological studies at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. A Korean-American who grew up in Minnesotta and have lived throughout the US, she has a unique perspective on culture and is the author of several books, two of which we are discussing today. One is about the evangelical gender debate around egalitarianism and complementarism; the other is about entering the parables of Jesus as He intended. What do these two topics have in common? Several things we discuss:

- a humble approach to culture,

- a spirit of teachability,

- the ministry of reconciliation,

- a focus away from individualism, and towards a spirit of community.

This conversation will most likely challenge your perspective, and we hope and pray it is the springboard to growth, and deeper intimacy with the Spirit of the living God! As Michelle says, "let's welcome the tension so that we will grow through it. Let's be comfortable with tension."

This conversation feels a little like a seminary class under Michelle's expert teaching... and that is something to enjoy deeply! 

MEET MICHELLE LEE BARNEWALL

Michelle Lee-Barnewall (PhD, University of Notre Dame) is associate professor of biblical and theological studies at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in La Mirada, California. Besides the two books we are discussing in this episode, she is also the author of Paul, the Stoics, and the Body of Christ.

Her next book? She brings her reflections on growing up as a minority race in America. It's a combination of personal experience and Biblical New Testament theology and it will come out in the future!

ABOUT “NEITHER COMPLEMENTARIAN NOR EGALITARIAN: A Kingdom corrective to the evangelical gender debate"

Regarding gender relations, the evangelical world is divided between complementarians and egalitarians. While both perspectives have much to contribute, the discussion has reached a stalemate. Michelle Lee-Barnewall critiques both sides of the debate, challenging the standard premises and arguments and offering new insight into a perennially divisive issue in the church. She brings fresh biblical exegesis to bear on our cultural situation, presenting an alternative way to move the discussion forward based on a corporate perspective and on kingdom values.

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"Imagine using core biblical themes like corporateness, servant leadership, mutuality, and unity to discuss issues of the relationship of men and women to one another in the church. Imagine focusing not on power or rights but on the example of Christ. If you imagine reframing the gender discussion in helpful ways, then you will be interested in Neither Complementarian nor Egalitarian. When one serves while leading and pays special attention to corporate versus individual themes, things are transformed from the way the world (and sometimes the way the church on both sides of the debate) talks about them. Read this book no matter which side of the debate you are on--and think afresh."
--Darrell L. Bock, Dallas Theological Seminary

"The church's debate over gender and leadership has become an intractable problem because we have adopted the model of the world, where leadership is about equality, rights, privilege, power, and position. Michelle Lee-Barnewall calls for a radical paradigm shift that adopts the upside-down values of the kingdom of God, where humility, love, service, unity, and responsibility replace power, privilege, and position as the guiding principles for true servant leadership. If put into practice, this book would transform not only the gender debate but also the prevailing model for all Christian leadership."
--Mark L. Strauss, Bethel Seminary San Diego

"This well-written book offers a gentle word of correction to sincere Christ followers who are honestly trying to search for biblical truth. It's a perspective-giving message that describes in biblical terms the only way to establish church unity, and it issues a quiet, radical call for pastors and church elders to imitate Christ and the apostles and recall the real cost of discipleship. I highly recommend it as a required textbook for seminary leadership courses."
--Sarah Sumner, author of Men and Women in the Church: Building Consensus on Christian Leadership

"In a debate often polarized by shrill rhetoric, Lee-Barnewall rightly urges us instead to take each passage and argument on its own terms and to put kingdom principles first. Regardless of whether one agrees with every detail of Lee-Barnewall's reconstruction, her spirit and larger vision offer a constructive way forward, including a willingness to hear and learn from those with whom we may not agree on every point."
--Craig S. Keener, Asbury Theological Seminary

ABOUT “SURPRISED BY THE PARABLES: GROWING IN GRACE THROUGH THE STORIES OF JESUS.”

Jesus' parables can't simply be interpreted--they must be experienced.

In the Gospels, Jesus used parables to teach transformative lessons and convey deep spiritual truths about the kingdom of God. But he often used them to confront and challenge his audience as well, forcing his listeners to open or close their hearts to the kingdom.

Jesus understood the power of stories, but we lose things in translation when we try to interpret those same stories thousands of years removed from their original context. The unexpected twists and surprises in the parables might be missed by a modern audience because we're unfamiliar with the underlying points of reference.

In Surprised by the Parables, Michelle Lee-Barnewall explores the ancient context for Jesus' parables. These stories of grace reveal mysteries central to God's character, and understanding the ancient world behind them will help us see the parables from a new perspective.

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“The parables are some of the most important teachings we have from Jesus, but many modern readers of the Gospels find them puzzling. Why did Jesus teach like this? What was his message? Lee-Barnewall packs deep wisdom into this concise book, shedding light on context and unpacking how the parables are stories of divine grace.”  ―Nijay K. Gupta, associate professor of New Testament, Portland Seminary

“Written with passion and candor, Michelle Lee-Barnewall investigates the parables’ historical setting and invites readers to ponder their teachings in light of their own circumstances. She explains the puzzles in the parables as she develops their lessons on discipleship. This beautifully written exploration of the parables draws the reader to the feet of Jesus.”  ―Lynn Cohick, provost and dean, professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary

We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with.

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Identity in the battle | Ephesians

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Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience

https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/

Shades of Red | Against human oppression

https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/

God's glory, our delight 

https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/

We invite you to enjoy a Christ-centered summer by experiencing Jesus through the lens of the body of Christ. We bring you a diversity of viewpoints on several issues, and invite you to discover Jesus through their own journey with Him.

Our Summer series invite you to ponder important topics for daily living. Stephanie and her occasional guests tell us about the importance of our definition of success, the key elements of leadership roles, the traps of comparison, the importance of theology, and much more! These stand-along episodes are meant to encourage you and challenge you to experience deeper fruitfulness in your various roles and ministries, in all the relationships and areas of your life. The topics we discuss are eternal and apply to both genders, across time and space and culture and age. So, join us for deep conversations with inspiring Christ-followers, conversations that will flavor your summer with the Gospel.

Conversations about culture, leadership, success, dating, gender, and struggles with comparison, pride, and more: that is your Gospel Spice summer!

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Host Lucas Miles is joined by Candace Cameron Bure live at Biola University in front of a packed student body audience for this special two part interview. You know Candace from Full House, Fuller House, The View, and a plethora of Hallmark shows/films. Candace, in addition to being a Hollywood mainstay, is an outspoken Christian. She goes deep on this interview with The Lucas Miles Show audience to talk about how she's learned to navigate the entertainment industry without compromising faith, her relationship with her brother Kirk Cameron, as well as the success of Netflix's, Fuller House, and a variety of other fun topics! This is a special two part episode that you won't want to miss!

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Sometimes Christians focus on proving that Christianity is true, failing to realise that many people don't care that it's true. But what do they care about? Andy and Kristi are joined by Greg Ganssle to discuss how focussing our conversations on the deepest human desires can bring us right to the heart of the gospel. Greg also reminds us that "Any conversation that continues is a successful conversation."

Greg Ganssle is Professor of Philosophy at Biola University in Los Angeles. Greg worked in campus ministry before earning his doctorate at Syracuse University in 1995. He worked at Yale University for nine years before joining Biola. He is author of several books, including Our Deepest Desires: How the Christian Story Fulfills Human Aspirations (IVP, 2017)

The Media Art Students at Biola University in California were in for a special treat when Atticus Shaffer aka “Brick Heck” from The Middle joined us for our first interview in front of a ‘live’ studio audience. Today’s episode was recorded at Biola University earlier this month. In addition to his co-starring role in The Middle, Atticus has also landed some roles in feature films and has extensive experience in voice acting, which include re-occurring roles in Disney’s The Lion Guard. Today, we have the privilege to speak with Atticus about his faith, entertainment, and overcoming the challenges of living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. He also has some words of wisdom for up and coming professionals in the film and television industry. 

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In addition to being a cold-case homicide detective in L.A, J. Warner Wallace also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, adjunct professor of Apologetics at Biola University, and is the best-selling author of “Cold-Case Christianity,” “God’s Crime Scene” and “Forensic Faith.” He also plays himself in the feature film “God’s Not Dead 2”. Before Jim became an apologist, he was an outspoken atheist and became a Christian through analyzing the Death and Resurrection of Christ as if it were a cold-case crime scene. In today’s episode, we talk about how to take an evidential approach to Scripture, the exodus of young people from the Church, and how we can be fully equipped to defend our faith and combat intellectual skepticism.

For more information on J. Warner Wallace and to purchase a copy of “Cold-Case Christianity,” "God’s Crime Scene” and “Forensic Faith” visit:

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