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1 Kings 10: On the Queen of Sheba Losing Her Breath at Solomon’s Blessed Reign and Burgeoning Roth IRA (Bible Talk, Ep. 121)

By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 06.26.2024

When the Queen of Sheba shows up, Solomon’s reign takes her breath away. His people are blessed, his coffers are full, and she seems to trust the Lord. But is this the beginning of the end?

Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Kings 10.

Learning to Love the Local Church: Connection (Priscilla Talk, Ep. 39)

By E. Wheeler, J. Manley, K. Folmar | 06.24.2024

In this episode of Priscilla Talk, Keri Folmar, Jenny Manley, and Erin Wheeler interview Naomi about how a healthy local church fuels love for God and other members.

1 Kings 9: On When Prophecy Becomes Past, Which Explains the Present (Bible Talk, Ep. 120)

By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 06.19.2024

When we read the Old Testament, we’re tempted to see characters as either all good or all bad. But when we get to 1 Kings 9 and see Solomon’s interactions with Hiram the King of Tyre, well, it’s more complicated than that.

Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.

On Confidentiality (Counseling Talk, Ep. 7)

By D. Reju, G. Kell, H. Satrom | 06.17.2024

Christians expect strict confidentiality when speaking of their own sins. But is that good for them?

In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell discuss how to shepherd secrets for gospel purposes.

1 Kings 8:31–66: On Blessings and Benedictions and Barbecues (Bible Talk, Ep. 119)

By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 06.12.2024

The glory of the LORD has filled the Temple. So . . . now what? How do God’s people actually use it? 

In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton about 1 Kings 8:31–66, which doubles as a kind of user’s manual for the temple. 

Learning to Love the Local Church: Community (Priscilla Talk, Ep.38)

By E. Wheeler, J. Manley, K. Folmar | 06.10.2024

In this episode of Priscilla Talk, Keri, Erin and Jenny chat about learning to love the local church. 

On William Carey (Missions Talk, Ep. 37)

By J. Mack Stiles, R. Robertson, S. Masters | 06.07.2024

In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Sam Masters, the Rector of Seminario Bíblico William Carey, about William Carey

Special Episode: The Kells’ Story Part 2 (Counseling Talk, Ep. 6)

By D. Reju, G. Kell, H. Satrom | 06.03.2024

When members of the church suffer it provides a unique opportunity to show tangible love.

In this episode of Counseling Talk, Garrett Kell shares with Deepak Reju and Hayley Satrom practical ways how God’s people loved his family during their season of suffering.

1 Kings 8:1–30: On the Glory of YHWH Filling the House of YHWH (Bible Talk, Ep. 118)

By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 05.31.2024

The biblical storyline takes a leap forward when the LORD’s glory fills the Temple. While this moment is significant, it also becomes clear that the Temple isn’t the end goal.

Listen to Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss 1 Kings 8:1–30.

On The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation with Kevin DeYoung (Pastors Talk, Ep. 269)

By J. Leeman, K. DeYoung | 05.28.2024

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman interviews Kevin DeYoung on his new book, The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation

Learning to Love the Local Church: Comfort (Priscilla Talk, Ep. 37)

By E. Wheeler, J. Manley, K. Folmar | 05.27.2024

In this episode of Priscilla Talk, Keri, Erin and Jenny interview Karen about how God used a local church to comfort her during a season of grief and sorrow.

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On Missions Mobilization with Rachel Ware (Missions Talk, Ep. 36)

By J. Mack Stiles, R. Ware, R. Robertson | 05.23.2024

In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles interview Rachel Ware, the Director of Mobilization at Reaching and Teaching, about how local churches and pastors can help aspiring missionaries to discern their calling.

1 Kings 6:2–7:51: On the Extraordinary Architecture of the Ark for the Ark (Bible Talk, Ep. 117)

By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 05.23.2024

The Lord’s presence has more or less been a nomad since Genesis 3. But with the temple, he’s about to have a permanent address (kind of). In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Kings 6–7.

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On Preparing to Plant with Jeri Choi, Welton Bonner, and Bobby Jamieson (Pastors Talk, Ep. 268)

By B. Jamieson, J. Choi, J. Leeman, M. Dever, W. Bonner | 05.21.2024

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman chat with Jeri Choi, Welton Bonner, and Bobby Jamieson about preparing to plant a church.

Special Episode: The Kells’ Story Part 1 (Counseling Talk, Ep. 5)

By D. Reju, G. Kell, H. Satrom | 05.20.2024

Pastors are not excluded from suffering. When trials come they uniquely become in need of their own pastoral care.

In this episode of Counseling Talk, pastor Garrett Kell shares about trusting God amidst a season of his family’s suffering.