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Aug. 27, 2025

Samson and the Giants: Parallels with Christ in a Violent Age

Episode 2.34 In this episode, Michael and Clay explore the story of Samson—not just as a tragic figure, but as a surprising shadow of Christ. Drawing from Blurry Creatures Ep. 320 with guest Abe Helper, we dig into the prophe...

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Aug. 25, 2025

Abraham | From Abraham to Christ: The Covenant That Shaped Redemption

Episode 2.33 Father of Faith: The Life and Legacy of Abraham – Episode 4 The Abrahamic Covenant isn’t just ancient history—it’s the backbone of redemptive history. In this episode, Zach and Michael trace the stunning promises...

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Aug. 20, 2025

Did We Strawman the Atheist?

Episode 2.32 In this episode, Zach and Michael respond to a sharp critique of one of their recent videos on the moral argument for God’s existence. The comment accused them of misrepresenting atheist views—doing a “disservice...

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Aug. 18, 2025

Abraham | The War of the Kings: Giants, Tar Pits, and Abraham’s Shado…

Episode 2.31 Father of Faith: The Life and Legacy of Abraham – Episode 3 Abraham steps into a war zone. Genesis 14 brings ancient geopolitics, shadow wars, and unlikely heroism into sharp focus. In this episode, Zach and Mich...

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Aug. 13, 2025

From Chaos to Connection | A Teacher's Story Part 2

Episode 2.30 More Than Meets the Eye: Rivalry, Friendship, and the Heart of Teaching In Part 2 of our conversation with Northwood Academy teacher Matthew Gilbert, the story takes a turn—from chaos to connection. Matthew opens...

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Aug. 11, 2025

Abraham | First Rise and Fall: From Promise to Panic

Episode 2.29 Father of Faith: The Life and Legacy of Abraham – Episode 2 Abraham finally arrives in the land of promise—but it doesn’t take long for things to unravel. In this episode, Zach and Michael unpack Genesis 12:1–20,...

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Aug. 6, 2025

From Chaos to Calling | A Teacher's Story Part 1

Episode 2.28 Zach and Michael sit down with Matthew Gilbert, a teacher at Northwood Academy—and a former student who once caused more than his fair share of trouble. Now on the other side of the desk, Matthew shares his journ...

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Aug. 4, 2025

Abraham | Who Was He Really?

Episode 2.27 Father of Faith: The Life and Legacy of Abraham – Episode 1 Before he was the father of nations, Abraham was just a man from an idol-worshiping city in Mesopotamia. In this episode, we trace his early life—from U...

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July 30, 2025

Teleological Argument Part 3 | The Fine-Tuning Argument

Episode 2.26 Is the universe the result of design—or just a lucky accident? In this final installment of our three-part series, we break down the formal Fine-Tuning Argument as presented by William Lane Craig and others. We w...

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July 28, 2025

The Kingdom of God 2: A Comprehensive Biblical Theology

Episode 2.25 What is the Kingdom of God—and why did Jesus talk about it more than anything else? In this sweeping theological overview, we trace the storyline of the Kingdom from Genesis to Revelation. Far from being just a f...

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July 23, 2025

Teleological Argument Part 2 | Layers of Design

Episode 2.24 From Life to the Cosmos Is the design we see in nature just an illusion—or does it point to something more? In this second installment of our series on the teleological argument, we explore layers of apparent fin...

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July 21, 2025

The Kingdom of God: What Jesus Preached Most

Episode 2.23 What did Jesus talk about more than anything else? The Kingdom of God. In this deep-dive episode, we unpack the most central theme of Jesus' ministry: the Kingdom—not as a political empire or future fantasy, but ...

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July 16, 2025

Teleological Argument Part 1 | Design or Chance

Episode 2.22 Introducing the Teleological Argument Is the fine-tuning of the universe the result of necessity, randomness, or intelligent design? In this first episode of our new series, we explore the teleological argument—t...

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July 14, 2025

Ezra and Nehemiah Part 5: From Revival to Regression

Episode 2.21 The Final Chapters of Ezra and Nehemiah In the concluding episode of our Ezra-Nehemiah series, we walk through Nehemiah 8–13—an emotional and theological rollercoaster. From the public reading of the Law and nati...

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July 9, 2025

Survival and Surrender, Part 2: A New Kind of Strength

Episode 2.20 In the conclusion of this two-part series, Michael continues the conversation with Brian, whose farming accident became a turning point not just physically—but spiritually. In this episode, we shift from trauma t...

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July 7, 2025

Ezra/Nehemiah 4: Nehemiah's Mission to Rebuild and Restore

Episode 2.19 Walls, Warfare, and Worship In Episode 4 of our Ezra/Nehemiah series, we follow the bold return of Nehemiah as he hears of Jerusalem’s broken walls and leads a movement of restoration from ruin. Spanning chapters...

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July 2, 2025

Survival and Surrender: A Farming Accident

Episode 2.18 In this powerful and personal episode, Michael sits down with a friend from his hometown who shares the story of a farming accident that changed his life forever. This isn’t just about machinery or missteps. It’s...

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June 30, 2025

Ezra/Nehemiah 2: Ezra Sent to Teach

Episode 2.17 In this episode, we witness a fresh movement in Israel’s return from exile—led not by a builder like Zerubbabel, but by a teacher and priest named Ezra. Sent by King Artaxerxes, Ezra returns to Jerusalem decades ...

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June 25, 2025

The Moral Argument and More: Why God Is the Best Explanation

Episode 2.16 Can we explain morality, reason, consciousness, or beauty without God? In this episode, we walk through the Moral Argument for God's existence and expand into a broader set of transcendental arguments that point ...

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June 22, 2025

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June 18, 2025

The Church in Motion – People, Positions, and Presents

Episode 2.14 The church isn’t a building or a brand—it’s a people on mission, empowered by God and equipped with spiritual gifts. In the final episode of our series on biblical church ministry, we turn our focus to the people...

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June 16, 2025

Ezra and Nehemiah – More Than Leadership Lessons

Episode 2.13 They’re not miracle workers, prophets, or kings—so why do Ezra and Nehemiah matter? In this kickoff episode of our new series, Michael and Zach explore why these often-overlooked books are anything but boring. To...

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June 11, 2025

Programs with a Purpose – Ministry That Bears Fruit

Episode 2.12 Programs can be a powerful tool for church ministry—but only when they serve the right purpose. In this episode, we look at how church programs help fulfill the biblical mission to glorify God through evangelism ...

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June 9, 2025

Celebrity Pastors, Paychecks, and the Purpose of Ministry

Episode 2.11 From million-dollar mansions to private jets, the rise of “celebrity pastors” has sparked questions about fame, finances, and faithfulness in church leadership. In this episode, we explore the complex topic of pa...

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