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Listen in to Radically Normal, where college students Andrei Garcia and Michael Betrus explore theology and conduct interviews.
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Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
In this episode we discuss five frequently misinterpreted verses with the hope of having a fruitful conversation that sheds light on Scripture.
Timestamps & Supplemental Scripture
- #1: 2 Chr. 7:14 (begins at 3:04)
- Gen. 12-17
- Ex. 19:5-6
- 2 Chr. 6:26
- 2 Cor. 1:20
- Gal. 6:16
- Phil. 3:20
- 1 Pet. 2:9
- 1 Jn. 1:9
- #2: Jer. 29:11 (begins at 12:38)
- Gal. 3:13-29
- 1 Pet. 2:11
- #3: Matt. 7:1 (begins at 18:07)
- Matt. 18:15-17
- 1 Cor. 5:6-12
- Eph. 4:15
- James 5:19-20
- #4: 1 Cor. 10:13 (begins at 26:05)
- 2 Cor. 1:8-11
- James 1
- #5: Phil. 4:13 (begins at 32:28)
- Acts 5:41
- Phil. 1:21; 3:10
- James 1:2-4
Resources
- David Platt, Exalting Jesus in Matthew (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary)
- Bruce Waltke, An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach
- Russell Moore’s Does Jeremiah 29:11 Apply to You? & 2 Chronicles 7:14 Isn’t About American Politics
- Music by chloemusic
Join us on Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapters 7-8.
IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 1!
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
In our fourth episode in Nehemiah, we talk about injustice in Jerusalem, Nehemiah’s integrity and work of restoration, and the completion of the wall.
Timestamps
- (4:50) Discussion of Neh. 5 begins
- (5:47) Jerusalem experiences famine & exploitation
- (9:05) Nehemiah speaks out against the sins of the Israelites & works to restore just practices
- (14:04) Nehemiah’s generosity & integrity
- (19:09) Nehemiah & social justice
- (20:32) Discussion of Neh. 6 begins
- (21:17) Nehemiah’s enemies attempt to deceive him in three different ways
- (28:18) Comparisons between Nehemiah & Jesus being tempted
- (30:42) The wall is completed & God’s power is seen
- (36:29) Wisdom & the Holy Spirit
Resources
- Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
- Music by chloemusic
Join us next Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapters 7-8.
IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 1!
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
In episode #6 we talk about how God’s jealousy is essential to His glory and your joy. We can define the jealousy of God as meaning that God continually seeks the affections and honor that properly belong to Him among His people. As Dr. Matthew Barrett puts it, God has “an intolerant love for divine glory” – and we hope you enjoy our discussion about this attribute of God.
Scripture
- Ex. 20:3-5
- Jn. 2:13-22; 10:10
- Rom. 5:8
Resources
- John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion (The Library of Christian Classics)
- Desiring God
- J.I. Packer, Knowing God
- Music by chloemusic
Join us on Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapters 5-6.
IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 1!
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
In our third episode in Nehemiah, we talk about rising opposition to the work on the wall, Nehemiah’s prayer and action, and continued progress.
Timestamps
- (2:20) Recap of Neh. 1-3
- (3:30) Connections to Jesus’ ministry seen in Nehemiah
- (6:22) Nehemiah prays as a response to the growing opposition against Jerusalem
- (10:59) Nehemiah motivates the people of Jerusalem
- (13:17) God frustrates the plans of Jerusalem’s enemies
- (16:34) A look ahead to the completion of the wall
Resources
- Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
- New Bible Commentary
- Music by chloemusic
Join us next Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapters 5-6.
IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 1!
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Our 4th episode is an interview with Britt Bonneau, a coach for the OU baseball team. He talks about his faith, coaching, and years of playing baseball. Additionally, Andrei oversees an outfield draft competition between Mike and Coach Bonneau. We hope you enjoy and learn from Coach Bonneau’s wisdom and insight!
Timestamps
- (2:35) Interview starts; Coach Britt Bonneau introduction
- (7:13) Using coaching to be Christlike & share God’s word
- (15:19) Fantasy outfield draft
- (24:51) Comparisons between Bonneau’s 1992 OU Baseball team & the 2020 OU Baseball team
- (31:25) Looking back to the season ending early due to COVID-19
- (34:42) Drawing near to the Lord during quarantine
- (38:02) Looking ahead to college sports in the fall
- (42:25) Advice from Coach Bonneau to listeners
Resources
- Bob Goff, Live in Grace, Walk in Love: A 365-Day Journey
- Music by chloemusic
Join us Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 4.
IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 1!
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
In episode #3 we continue discussing Nehemiah. Here we talk about Neh. 2-3, where Nehemiah talks to King Artaxerxes, goes to Jerusalem, and begins the work of rebuilding the city wall. Subscribe and come back Thursday for our first interview!
Timestamps
- (1:01) Podcast intros: hot takes, thoughts on Zoom & more
- (3:58) A recap of biblical history & Neh. 1
- (5:25) Neh. 2 discussion begins
- (6:12) Nehemiah as a cupbearer
- (7:20) Nehemiah’s conversation with the king
- (13:15) Traveling to Jerusalem, opposition to the mission & putting the plan in motion
- (22:38) Neh. 3 discussion begins
- (23:39) Placing yourself in the story
- (25:45) The groups of workers
- (26:31) Looking forward to the finishing of the wall
Resources
- Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
- Paul Miller, A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World
- Music by chloemusic
Join us next Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 4.
IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 1!
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
In the first episode of Radically Normal, we dive into Nehemiah with a look at the book as a whole and then chapter one, with an emphasis on Nehemiah’s prayer. Come back Thursday for our second episode!
Timestamps
- (2:27) Nehemiah background information – Mike’s history lesson
- (6:21) Major themes in Nehemiah
- (10:21) Nehemiah ch. 1 discussion begins
- (11:05) Restoration of the wall
- (14:13) Nehemiah’s character
- (19:15) Nehemiah’s prayer to the Lord
- (25:16) God’s will for His people
- (25:55) Looking ahead (and back) to Nehemiah & connections to the rest of the Bible
Resources
- The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
- Music by chloemusic
Join us next Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapters 2-3.
IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 1!
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Join us as we kick off this new podcast by introducing ourselves and our vision for Radically Normal! We will begin Season 1 next week with two episodes weekly. Thanks for listening!