What is the purpose and meaning of classical education? ‘Imagine a world where education isn’t just about information transfer but about shaping the soul, where students are nurtured to become virtuous, morally self-regulating citizens’.

Brent talks with Louis Markos about his new IVP book ‘Passing the Torch: An Apology for Classical Christian Education’.

Louis is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University where he holds the Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities. His 27 books include ‘The Myth Made Fact’ and ‘From Plato to Christ’.

• (1:00) The problem with modern education;
• (5:40) The purpose of education;
• (7:00) Classical Christian education. Why should we all study the great books?
• (10:50) Why is virtue important?
• (12:40) Plato’s Republic;
• (16:35) Augustine and Christian education;
• (22:30) Rousseau and education.

Links mentioned in this episode:

/www.amazon.com/Passing-Torch-Classical-Christian-Education/dp/1514011301

hc.edu/contact/louis-markos/

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For whom did Jesus die?

Brent talks with Joshua Farris about limited atonement and a recent debate on the subject he and Dan Chappa had with James White and Jeremiah Nortier.

Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic. He’s the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership.

• (1:00) The debate – For whom did Jesus die?
• (3:30) Limited atonement?
• (6:00) The early church fathers;
• (8:30) Calvin and the Reformers;
• (13:10) Bucer;
• (14:00) The Westminster Confession;
• (16:00) The debate;
• (25:00) Scriptural passages.

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https://www.youtube.com/live/6KjJI5P_M3o?si=U29hFKxKbwbG8pR

soulscienceministries.com

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Who was Dante and what is ‘The Divine Comedy’?

In the first part of a mini-series Brent talks to Jennifer Holberg about Dante’s great medieval work. Who is Beatrice and why is the opening like film noir?

Jennifer is professor and chair of the English Department at Calvin University in the States and co-director of the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing. She’s also the author of the book ‘Nourishing Narratives’.

• (1:20) Who was Dante and what is ‘The Divine Comedy’?
• (6:10) A summary of world knowledge up until about 1300?
• (7:20) A ‘film noir’ beginning?
• (12:20) Translations?
• (17:25) Resources (see below!)
• (20:30) Themes;
• (24:00) A favorite section?

Links mentioned in this episode:

World of Dante:

https://www.worldofdante.org/index.html)

Digital Dante:

https://digitaldante.columbia.edu/dante/divine-comedy

Dante Worlds:

https://danteworlds.laits.utexas.edu/

100 Days of Dante:

https://100daysofdante.com

Editions:

For all in one volume:

Mark Musa, ‘The Portable Dante’ (Penguin)

First rate notes:

Robert and Jean Hollander (Vintage/Anchor)

New poetic translation that retains the terza rima:

Michael Palma (Liveright)

Prose translation:

Charles S. Singleton (Princeton University Press)

Other notable translators:

Robin Kirkpatrick

John Ciarda

Allen Mandelbaum

Older translations by Dorothy L. Sayers

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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How do we deal with fame and celebrity? To what extent are we trapped by our past?

Brent talks with Hannah Long about another film noir – 1950’s ‘Sunset Boulevard’ directed by Billy Wilder and starring Gloria Swanson, William Holden and Erich von Stroheim.

Hannah is a passionate cinephile. She writes cultural commentary and film criticism for a number of publications including ‘The Despatch’, ‘Angelus News’, ‘First Things’ and ‘Christianity Today’.

• (0:45) What is it and who is in it?
• (3:00) Billy Wilder;
• (4:00) The photography;
• (5:00) Franz Waxman;
• (5:55) Silent stars in Hollywood;
• (9:55) Fame and celebrity;
• (13:15) Norma;
• (21:40) Max;
• (27:00) Joe;
• (32:15) Betty;
• (36:50) The symbolism of the title;
• (37:40) Use of flashback;
• (43:30) Real actors and directors.

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‘What if recovery doesn’t have to last a life time? What if freedom from addiction could happen in an instant’?

Brent talks with Noelle Borgia about her new book from Bridge Logos called ‘Silence the Lion: Wage War on Addiction and Win’.

Noelle is a Wayne State University graduate holding a Bachelor of Arts with double majors in Italian Language and Literature and International Studies as well as a graduate of the Oakland Church School of Ministry. She’s been a piano and vocal instructor and piano-vocalist entertainer specializing in Italian music. She and her husband Sam are launching ‘Shattered Mirror Ministries’. Together they will work to empower those struggling with substance addiction.

• (1:40) The enemy;
• (3:55) Addiction;
• (8:25) ADHD;
• (9:20) Sam’s past;
• (13:20) Daniel;
• (17:50) The turning point;
• (22:25) Restoration.

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www.amazon.com/Silence-Lion-Wage-War-Addiction/dp/1610369084

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What are some of the problems with translations of the Bible? Was Jonah’s whale really a whale?

Brent is joined by Tom Hobson, the author of a new book from Wipf and Stock called ‘Fun with Biblical Words: More than Sixty Greek and Hebrew words to Revolutionize Your Study of God’s Word’.

Tom is retired from more than 40 years as a Presbyterian minister, four years as professor of biblical studies and languages at Morthland College, and two years of the radio program ‘Biblical Words and World’ on KUTR-AM, Salt Lake City. He’s written books and many articles.

• (1:00) Tom’s background with biblical languages;
• (4:30) Why the biblical languages make such a difference;
• (5:30) Skubalon;
• (10:00) Agape;
• (12:40) The ‘sea monsters’;
• (15:40) Jonah’s ‘whale’;
• (17:05) Methuselah;
• (19:40) Sumerian king lists;
• (21:00) Tom’s most surprising deep connections.

Links mentioned in this episode:

biblicalethic.org

/www.amazon.com/Fun-Biblical-Words-Hebrew-Revolutionize/dp/B0DFN2BMMG

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What are the similarities and differences between Christianity and Islam? How do the two faiths view God?

In the second part of this discussion, Brent talks with Wafik Wahba about his new IVP book ‘Global Christianity and Islam: Exploring History, Politics, and Beliefs’.

Wafik is professor of Global Christianity at Tyndale University in Toronto, Canada. He has taught and lectured on global Christianity and Christian-Muslim relations in 25 countries. He has contributed to several publications.

• (1:05) The oneness of God in Islam;
• (3:45) Free will in Islam;
• (5:40) Christianity and freedom of choice;
• (7:35) Christianity and God;
• (9:30) Islam and Jesus;
• (11:30) The death of Jesus in Islam;
• (13:15) Christianity and Jesus;
• (14:30) Sin and salvation in Islam;
• (17:30) The Christian view of salvation;
• (19:30) The community;
• (23:30) How can Christians and Muslims come to a greater understanding of each other?

Links mentioned in this episode:

www.amazon.com/Global-Christianity-Islam-Exploring-Politics/dp/083085195X

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‘There are times when the isolation and demands of ministry can wear down even the strongest person’.

Brent talks with Bishop Geoffrey Dudley Snr about his new IVP book ‘Leading Through Storms: Successfully Navigating Ministry While Maintaining Your Mental Health’.

Bishop Geoffrey is the founding and senior pastor of New Life in Christ Church, one of the fastest growing churches in the Metro East area of St. Louis, Missouri. Dudley began minstry at the age of 13, was ordained by the United Holy Church of America in 1986, and is a retired Air Force Chaplain and lieutenant colonel. He’s also the CEO of Lead Enterprises, a leadership development platform for staff and workforce development.

• (1:00) Storms in ministry;
• (2:15) Bishop Dudley’s background;
• (5:20) Life Church;
• (6:30) Leadership must be honest;
• (7:55) Cracks in core leadership;
• (9:00) Never give your enemy the microphone;
• (9:40) Preparing for ministry storms;
• (10:50) Building a church;
• (12:40) Being ‘cancelled’;
• (13:30) Racial prejudice;
• (17:45) Pastors and suicide;
• (19:10) Church hurt and pastors.

Links mentioned in this episode:

www.thisismynewlife.com/our-history

www.ivpress.com/leading-through-storms

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