Radically Normal

#18 - Season Finale Q&A

We wrap up season 1 with a Q&A! We really enjoyed answering the questions sent in and cannot wait for season 2. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of making season 1 awesome for us as well!

 

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#17 - We’ll Meet Again (Neh. 13)

In our final episode in Nehemiah, we talk about unfaithfulness in Jerusalem and Nehemiah’s righteous anger. We also look ahead to the coming of the kingdom of God in Jesus Christ & Radically Normal season 2! Our final episode of season 1, a Q&A, will release this Thursday. Send us questions via email or Instagram!

 

Timestamps

• (3:54) Neh. 13 discussion begins
• (5:33) Historical significance of the Israelites not marrying foreigners
• (8:13) Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem & is angered that the covenant has been broken
• (12:48) Ideas on the Sabbath throughout the Bible
• (15:17) Nehemiah, in righteous anger at the sin surrounding him, asks God to remember him
• (17:14) The end of the Old Testament story & looking ahead to the coming of Christ
  • An introduction to season 2: The Gospel of Mark!

 

Resources

• Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
• Bruce Waltke, An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach
• Music by chloemusic

 

Join us Thursday for the final episode of season 1, and join us this fall for season 2, which will include spending Mondays in the Gospel of Mark and feature interviews, theology and more on Thursdays!

 

IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 1!

 

*Note: The resources listed above are not all of the secondary sources we consult to help us think through the biblical text in Nehemiah, but we have found them to be particularly helpful and recommend them.

#16 - Walking Through Genesis w/ Rob Snyder

Today our special guest is Rob Snyder, a Bible teacher and mentor who loves Genesis and the Bible and has lots to share. Mr. Snyder has been highly influential in our own lives, and we hope you find our discussion with him about the first book of the Bible fruitful, insightful, and encouraging.

 

Resources

• Gen. 1-50; on Genesis, some helpful resources include Tom Schreiner’s The King in His Beauty & Bruce Waltke’s An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach
• Music by chloemusic

 

Join us on Monday as we conclude our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 13.  

 

IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 1!

#15 - Relocation & Praise (Neh. 11-12)

In our eighth episode in Nehemiah, we talk about people moving into the city of Jerusalem and the dedication of the wall.

 

Timestamps

• (2:00) Neh. 11 discussion begins
  • (2:36) People moving into the city of Jerusalem
    • Casting lots, the will of God, & the presence of God
• (7:42) Neh. 12 discussion begins
  • (10:01) A holy city & the dedication of the wall
  • (12:06) Gladness in Jerusalem & upcoming sin
  • (16:26) Salvation in the Old Testament & the purpose of Old Testament law
  • (18:16) Continuity with the time of King David
  • (18:56) Joy in Jerusalem
  • (21:25) Purification & service of the temple

 

Resources

• Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
• Bruce Waltke, An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach
• Music by chloemusic

 

Join us next Monday as we conclude our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 13.

 

IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 1!

 

*Note: The resources listed above are not all of the secondary sources we consult to help us think through the biblical text in Nehemiah, but we have found them to be particularly helpful and recommend them.

#14 - Interview w/ Pastor Tommy Nelson of Denton Bible Church

Check out our third interview, in which we talk with Pastor Tommy Nelson about reading and studying the Bible, teaching the storyline of Scripture, and having a biblical worldview. We learned lots from his brilliant mind and hope Pastor Nelson encourages you to immerse yourself in God’s word.

 

Resources

• Books by Francis Schaeffer, Bruce Shelley, Luc Ferry, & Richard Tarnas (recommendations given in the interview)
• Music by chloemusic

 

Join us on Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapters 11-12.  

 

IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 1!

#13 - Keepin It Movin (Neh. 10)

In our seventh episode in Nehemiah, we talk about covenantal renewal, the Sabbath, and tithing. Come back Thursday for our third interview! Also, our new YouTube channel, with an interview video, is now up.

 

Timestamps

• (1:14) Neh. 10 discussion begins – covenantal renewal
• (4:34) Israel’s leaders seal the covenant with God
• (6:26) Israel as a consecrated people
• (8:08) Ideas on keeping the Sabbath in Nehemiah’s time compared to today
• (16:39) Giving money and resources to maintain the temple & God’s work – tithing

 

Resources

• Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
• Bruce Waltke, An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach
• John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
• Music by chloemusic

 

Join us next Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapters 11-12.

 

IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 1!

#12 - Interview w/ College Pastor Nate Hilgenkamp of Harris Creek Baptist Church

Check out our second interview, in which we talk with Nate Hilgenkamp about fruitful habits for Christian college students, getting involved in a church, his pastoral interests, and more.

 

Resources

• Future book (unlinked at this point) by Nate & Tim Keller
• Music by chloemusic

 

Join us on Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 10.  

 

IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 1!

 

#11 - Livin’ On A Prayer (Neh. 9)

In our sixth episode in Nehemiah, we talk about Israel’s confession of their sin and the history of Israel. Also, tune in this Thursday for something special!

 

Timestamps

• (2:24) Neh. 9 discussion begins
• (4:15) The Israelites confess their sins & worship
• (6:59) Prayer (hymn) of confession – Israel’s history
• (16:14) Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament history in Nehemiah
• (17:31) Comparisons between the mistakes & sins of the Israelites & of people today
• (21:51) God’s promises to Abraham & how we pray God’s promises
• (24:36) Addressing the idea that we would not have sinned in the presence of signs & miracles
• (29:09) God never abandons his covenant or promises & a new covenant is made

 

Resources

• Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
• Bruce Waltke, An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach
• Music by chloemusic

 

Join us next Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 10.

 

IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 1!

#10 - ἁμαρτία

In this episode we talk about sin and lots under its umbrella — original sin (Augustine vs. Pelagius!), the cosmic scope of sin, union with Christ vs. communion with God, the meaning of blaspheming the Holy Spirit, and more. We hope you enjoy the discussion.

 

Scripture:

• Gen. 3-4
• Ps. 51:5
• Ezek. 36:26-27
• Matt. 12:22-32; Mark 3:22-30; Luke 12:10 (parallel passages)
• John 3:3-8; 16:8
• Rom. 3:23-24; 5:9-18; 8:22
• 1 Cor. 6:12-20; 15:22
• Gal. 2:20
• Eph. 2:1-5
• Col. 3

 

Resources

• John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion
• Bruce Waltke, An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach
• Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
• Matt Chandler, The Explicit Gospel
• The quoted definition of sin from John Piper can be found here

 

Join us on Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 9.  

 

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#9 - Census 2020 (Neh. 7-8)

In our fifth episode in Nehemiah, we talk about a genealogy, Ezra, and the Feast of Booths.  

 

Timestamps

• (7:34) Discussion of Neh. 7 begins
  • (9:45) The significance of the genealogy
  • (15:02) The return of exiled Jews accounted in the genealogy
  • (24:10) The historical relevance of the temple & wall
• (27:03) Discussion of Neh. 8 begins
  • (28:50) Introduction of Ezra & his role in the Ezra-Nehemiah story
  • (30:45) Explanation of the Feast of Booths in Jewish tradition
  • (33:09) Ezra leads the people of Israel in their worship of the Lord
  • (36:12) Reading the Bible for understanding and worship
  • (39:45) Having joy in the Lord

 

Resources

• Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
• Gale A. Yee, Jewish Feasts and the Gospel of John
• Overview: Ezra-Nehemiah (BibleProject)
• Music by chloemusic

 

Join us next Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 9.

 

IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 1!