Unpacked with Skyler

Into the Heart of Romans with N.T. Wright

In this episode Skyler interview Dr. Tom Wright on his newly published book Into The heart of Romans: A Deep Dive Into Paul’s Greatest Letter. Dr. Wright brings his fresh perspective from over 50 years of studying the letter of Romans in this book. He is the former Bishop of Durham and has taught at various schools such as Oxford, Cambridge, and McGill University. Currently Dr. Wright is the research professor emeritus of New Testament and Early Christianity at at St Mary’s college and Senior research fellow at Wycliffe Hall at Oxford. 
 
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Into the Heart of Romans, book
Romans 8
N.T. Wright website: www.ntwrightonline.org  and www.ntwrightpage.com/
www.zondervanacademic.com/

Nobody’s Mother with Dr. Sandra Glahn

In this episode Skyler interview Dr. Sandra Glahn on her newly released book Nobody's Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament. Dr. Glahn brings her Biblical expertise and person experience to shed light on a misunderstood background and interpretation to what Paul means when he says, "women will be saved through childbearing" (1 Timothy 2:15). Dr. Glahn is professor of media arts and worship at Dallas Theological Seminary where she focuses a lot of her time teaching about first-century backgrounds. 
 
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1 Timothy 2
For 20% off (and free shipping) on Sandra's book click THIS LINK and type in the promo code IVPPOD20 at checkout.
Sandra's Website: aspire2.com
Twitter: @sandraglahn, @ivpress, @ivpacademic
Dallas Theological Seminary

Myths and Mistakes in the Bible Manuscripts with Peter Gurry

In this episode Skyler interviews Peter Gurry on the ancient Bible manuscripts, common myths, objections, and the science behind the Greek New Testament used in our English Bibles. Peter serves as the Associate Professor of New Testament at Phoenix Seminary and the Director of the Text and Canon Institute. He holds a Ph.d from the University of Cambridge and is leading expert in the field of textual criticism. Notes:Phoenix Seminary
Text and Canon Institute
* Two Reasons There Are Variants in Our Copies of the Bible (article)
Scribes and Scripture: The amazing story of how we got our Bible (book)
Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism (book)

The Anatomy of Deconversion with John Marriott

In this episode Skyler interviews John Marriott on the Christian deconversion. John serves on the research staff at the Center for Christian Thought at Biola University, and adjunct professor in the department of philosophy. John's dissertation focused on deconversion from Christianity to atheism making him a leading voice in the area of understanding deconversion and a helpful resource to pastors, parents, and churches in today's world. Notes:The Anatomy of Deconversion
John Marriott website

A Better Conversations with Latter-Day Saints with David Rowe

In this episode Skyler interviews David L. Rowe on the Latter-Day Saints and how Christians can have better conversations with them. David served as professor and  dean of spiritual life at Salt Lake Theological Seminary, before transitioning to the dean of facilitators at The Vine Institute. In this interview David shares his wealth of knowledge and heart for the Latter-Day Saints.  Notes:I Love Mormons: A New Way to Share Christ with Latter-Day SaintsThe Vine Institute

Disciple Making and Discovery Groups with John King

In this episode Skyler interview Disciple-Making coach John King about the global movement of disciple-making and it's roots with the Discovery Bible Study.  John transition from pastoral ministry into disciple-making coach shortly after a conversation with David Watson about their disciple making efforts that resulted in over 100,000 churches planted in 167 nations. This led John to ask the simple question: “Why not in Murfreesboro? Why not in Tennessee?” In this interview John gives us the challenge to ask the same question of where we live: "Why not in ..." LinksEmail: johnkennethking@gmail.comTwitter: @johnkkingJohn's Blog Dmmcoach Final Command Ministries Renew 

7 Things I Wish Christians Knew About the Bible with Michael Bird

In this episode Skyler interview Biblical scholar and Anglican priest Michael Bird about his most recent book, Seven things I Wish Christians Knew About the Bible.  Michael is the Academic Dean and Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia.  He has authored a number of books including one with N.T. Wright called the New Testament in its World. In this interview Michael shares his heart and hopes for giving Christians an mature view of the Bible in a readable format. LinksSeven Things I Wish Christians Knew About the BibleNewsletter Twitter @mbird12Ridley College

Cruciformity with Dr. Michael Gorman

In this episode Skyler interview New Testament scholar Michael Gorman about the Apostle Paul's vision for the spirituality of the Cross from his rerelease of his book Cruciformity: Paul's Narrative Spirituality of the Cross. Michael is the Raymond E. Brown Chair in Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary Seminary and University and a specialist in the theology and spirituality of the apostle Paul, the Gospel of John, the book of Revelation, and the missional interpretation of Scripture.Quote: "Cruciformity is the all-encompassing, integrating narrative reality of Paul’s life and thought, expressed and experienced in every human dimension of his being, bringing together the diverse and potentially divergent aspects of that existence." (p. 371)LinksMichael Gorman Cruciformity: Paul’s Narrative Spirituality of the Cross, 20th Anniversary Edition