Dedicated to the legacy of bold thinking Christianity through the writings of George MacDonald and Michael Phillips.
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A place where you can have fun thinking deeply about all the big and beautiful questions of life complete with cutaways. Hosts Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson explore subjects of art, faith, philosophy, culture, and more with some of today’s leading and most influential minds and figures. So put your thinking caps and your laughing socks on and come on in!
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Literalists eager to discover loopholes in the Commands will easily be able to dismiss a blanket injunction against obscenity. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and similar writings may be found at Father of the Inklings. Visit Amazon to purchase The Commands and other books by Michael Phillips…
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The unfortunate image conjured up by this passage in the minds of many is of a poor suffering beast of burden, a hundred pound slab of oak laced to his back, a plow tied behind, laboring in the hot sun from sunup to sundown. Not a very appealing life! From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and simil…
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Why Do We Love The Inklings? (With John Hendrix)
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Why is the literary group started by CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien--The Inklings--still so popular to this day? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss with celebrated artist and author John Hendrix.Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes による
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Command #76 - Come to Me With Your Burdens and Find Rest
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There are two ways to read Jesus' invitation, Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and similar writings may be found at Father of the Inklings. Visit Amazon to purchase The Commands and other books by Michael Phillips.…
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Most commentators, theologians, pastors, and teachers, through the years have interpreted this passage through a salvationary lens. It may be, however, that a more subtle reading strikes closer to home, and perhaps probes more meaningfully to the heart of Jesus' intent. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More informatio…
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How Do We Overcome Church Hurt? (With Aimee Byrd)
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Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson talk to author and speaker Aimee Byrd about how a religious person can be hurt by their religious community and still retain their faith. Link to Aimee's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Our-Scars-Underground-Disillusionment-ebook/dp/B0CKMV7KSZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Y78GY0Y0Q6CM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2g9EJek-Lr6o71G4nsk…
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The familiar passage from Matthew 7 is usually associated with prayer, and the promise of answered prayer: Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and similar writings may be found at Father of the Inkl…
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Command #73 - Deal With Your Own Faults Before Thinking of the Faults of Others
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No pithier visual imagery exists in Jesus' teaching than his clever use of the speck and log in the matter of fault-finding. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and similar writings may be found at Father of the Inklings. Visit Amazon to purchase The Commands and other books by Michael Phillips.…
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Is Being Patriotic Bad? (With Dr. Preston Sprinkle)
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Is it ever good to be patriotic? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite on Biblical Scholar, author, and podcast host, Dr. Preston Sprinkle to discuss when patriotism crosses the line into harm. https://www.britannica.com/topic/patriotism-sociology https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/07/patriotism-nationalism-happiness/619325/ https:/…
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Many of the Commands are implied, but this is a direct, clear, forceful, and unyielding command--Judge not. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and similar writings may be found at Father of the Inklings. Visit Amazon to purchase The Commands and other books by Michael Phillips.…
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Command #71 - Do and Think Toward Others As You Would Have Them Behave Toward You
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Throughout the Commands, we have repeatedly emphasized that this or that word from Jesus is THE essential, THE first, THE foundational command. "Wait a minute," some may object, "If this is the most important command...how can that be the most important?" From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and s…
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Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes tackle the topic of celebrity crushes. Are they harmless? Or potentially bad for you?Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes による
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The cross has become the essential symbol of Christianity. It was not so, however, when Jesus spoke these words. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and similar writings may be found at Father of the Inklings. Visit Amazon to purchase The Commands and other books by Michael Phillips.…
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Command #69 - Remain Gratefully Aware of Your Spiritual Need
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There are many "firsts" in the Gospel story -- the first disciples called, the first command, the first sermon, the first Follow me, etc. We have noted some of these as we have progressed through the Commands. One of the most instructive such firsts occurs in Matthew 5:3: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. From The…
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How Do You Make (and Keep) Friends as an Adult? (With Nathan Sherrer)
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It's our 200th episode! We bring both Nathans back together to discuss how you can make (and keep) friends as an adult. Links for more info: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/americans-fewer-friends-survey-b1890794.html https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/researchers-find-strong-relationships-protect-long-term-health-and-happiness#:~:text=But%…
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Command #68 - Do Not Pray Ostentatiously and With Empty Phrases
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This is a very interesting and seriously convicting command. And one mostly ignored by the vast majority of Christendom's churches. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and similar writings may be found at Father of the Inklings. Visit Amazon to purchase The Commands and other books by Michael Phi…
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Command #67 - Do Not Desire More Than God Gives You
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Contrary to what many think, Jesus had nothing against either money or rich people. Many of his closest friends were possessors of means. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and similar writings may be found at Father of the Inklings. Visit Amazon to purchase The Commands and other books by Micha…
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Are Miracles Real? (With Dr. Craig Keener)
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Do miracles happen today? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson talk to Dr. Craig Keener, author of the book "Miracles Today", to discuss whether miracles are real and answer modern objections. Link to more resources: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miracleNathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes による
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Command #66 - Worship the Lord and Serve Him Only
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We here encounter a Command made all the more intriguing when we consider to whom Jesus addressed it. He did not speak these words to his disciples or followers or to the crowds. This was his response to Satan after the final temptation in the wilderness. Can we then consider it a universal Command which Jesus places upon his followers as well? Fro…
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Command #65 - Do Not Show Goodness and Hospitality Only to Those Who Are Kind to You
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So many of Jesus' Commands are interrelated. In these combined passages from Luke, we hear echoes of Love, Give to the poor, Do more than required, Be a servant, Be kind, Do good, Do not demand back what you have given, Serve the least of humanity as you would Jesus. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information o…
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Is It Better to Choose Security or Dreams?
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So many creative people wrestle with whether to choose financial security, or their artistic dreams. But why should you have to choose? And how do you know what to choose? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss the trade-offs. Links: https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/what-is-financial-security/#:~:text=Quick%20Answer,clear%20of%20high%…
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Two individuals in the Gospels occasionally cause the sensitive heart a pang of empathy. In both instances, at first glance we feel that Jesus is a little harsh. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and similar writings may be found at Father of the Inklings. Visit Amazon to purchase The Commands …
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Command #63 - Do Not be Diverted by Externals, Traditions, and Doctrines, But Look to the Heart
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The passage from Mark 7 concerning the pharisaic worship of the letter of the law, as manifested by an obsession with clean cups and bowls and hands, gives a singularly important teaching in all the Gospels. Jesus here addresses an inevitable tendency in all religions--the susceptibility of truth to degenerate into doctrines and legalisms, defined …
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What is Church? (With Father Astor Yelangueuzian)
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A growing number of people in The West are abandoning church, reinventing church, and saying we need to come back to church. But what even is church? We discuss with Anglican minister Father Astor on our latest episode. Links to further resources: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/origin-nature-church/ https://www.catholic.com/audio/sp/the-t…
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Command #62 - Do Not Be Called Teacher or Leader
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An entire history of Christendom could be written from the perspective of the slow, steady, continuous divergence of Christ's followers from Christ's commands. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and similar writings may be found at Father of the Inklings. Visit Amazon to purchase The Commands an…
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Faith is truly one of the most complex attributes of spirituality. It is a word bandied about easily and casually by the unbelieving world as readily as it is used in the believing world. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and similar writings may be found at Father of the Inklings. Visit Amazon…
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Should you live more by reason or by faith? Two overthinking Christians--Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes--give their answer. Link to resources: https://academic.oup.com/book/38895/chapter-abstract/338046901?redirectedFrom=fulltextNathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes による
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Command #60 - Be a Good Steward Over What God Has Given You
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It is unfortunate, in one sense, that the Lord's parable of the talents is about money and the return gained from its use. This has led to the false idea that God cares about the world of finance. The misappropriation of the truth of this parable has contributed to many foolish prosperity doctrines that are an embarrassment to the church. Because o…
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New Testament scholar William Barclay says plainly about Mark 9:48-50, "These three verses are amongst the most difficult in the New Testament to interpret." From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and similar writings may be found at Father of the Inklings. Visit Amazon to purchase The Commands and …
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How Do We Disagree Better? (With Dr. John Inazu)
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Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome author and law professor Dr. John Inazu to discuss his new book "Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect", and how we can learn to live and love across difference in a very divided time. Links to further reading: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2019/…
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Command #58 - Receive the Kingdom of God Like a Child
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At first I wrote Bring children to me in order to more directly represent Jesus' words. Then I realized that Jesus was addressing a larger principle: The childlikeness required to receive the principles of God's kingdom. There are several huge implications involved. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on…
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We continually find that the familiarity of certain of Jesus' words often obscures their astonishing meaning. Here, for example, many images of what it means to take upon oneself the Lord's "yoke" spring to mind, along with his oft-quoted words of comfort, You shall find rest for your souls. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Ki…
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How Do the Metaphors We Use Shape Us? (With Dr. Joy Clarkson)
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How do the metaphors we use to describe ourselves and our world shape us--for good and ill? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes bring back author Dr. Joy Clarkson to discuss the limits of how we describe ourselves in the modern world and what metaphors we should add to our vocabulary.Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes による
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Command #56 - Do Not Justify or Worry How To Defend Yourself
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Self-defense is one of the most automatic of human responses. When challenged, threatened, contradicted, or accused, we blurt out a defense before the voice of criticism has even died away. Often we do not wait so long as that to defend ourselves, but interrupt to counter the word against us before it is even finished. From The Commands by Michael …
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With so much emphasis in Christendom through the centuries on salvation, it is remarkable that Jesus did not spell out in more detail exactly what salvation is. In his conversation with Nicodemus, in which he said that one must be "born again" to see the kingdom of God, in the single most well-known verse of the Bible, he connects being born again …
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Are Blockbusters Ruining Movies? (With Jillian Schroeder)
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Some filmmakers are claiming that blockbusters are dumbing down audiences so that they can't appreciate better, more challenging movies. But is that true? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson bring on film critic Jillian Schroeder to discuss on this latest episode. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/04/opinion/martin-scorsese-marvel.html https://variety.…
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One of the curious anomalies to arise out of the Evangelical and Pentecostal renewal of the late 20th century has been an inordinate obsession with spiritual "signs and wonders" as validating the work of the Holy Spirit. Entire churches, ministries, evangelistic movements, and schools have devoted themselves to the miraculous, and the encouragement…
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Command #53 - If Someone Takes From You, Do Not Demand Back What You Have Given
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There are a variety of Commands that all point in the same direction: Give and expect nothing in return. Some emphasize giving more than has been requested: Go two miles instead of one, when asked for your coat give your cloak as well. The Command before us from Luke 6 contains three messages. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael …
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Many single people find themselves ashamed of their singleness. But is being single always a bad thing? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson--a single and a married man--discuss. External links: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/more-americans-are-choosing-to-stay-single/Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes による
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We continue to encounter the strange dichotomy in the Lord's words between public and private righteousness. How do we balance, Beware of practicing your piety before men, with, Let your light so shine before men? The two commands appear less than a chapter apart in the Sermon on the Mount, yet seem to instruct us in completely opposite directions.…
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Note that Jesus does not directly command Don't be a hypocrite. Is the reason perhaps because, in truth, to a degree we cannot help being hypocrites. We are all sinners, and thus hypocrites, together. It is part of the human condition. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and similar writings may …
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How Do You Find A Spouse? (With Keelia Clarkson)
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Everyone agrees that dating is more difficult and ever. So how do you find a spouse if you want one? Resident happily married couple Nathan and Keelia Clarkson tell their story to resident single Joseph Holmes and give great tips for all the singles out there on this latest episode. https://www.forbes.com/health/dating/dating-statistics/#:~:text=Da…
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None of the Ten Commandments has been so diminished of its power by our modern culture more than honor to one's parents. Independence is the god of our age. The cancer that has infected our time is not merely anti-family, as serious as that threat is. It goes far deeper. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More informati…
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After passing through Galilee and returning home to Capernaum, Jesus posed a very pointed question to the disciples: "What were you discussing on the way?" Their response was that of a group of children caught red-handed with their hands in the cookie jar. Mark merely says, "They were silent; for on the way they had discussed with one another who w…
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Should You Date Someone With Different Beliefs From You?
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More people are dating outside their faith today and fewer people are dating outside their politics. Is this a good thing? What should be a deal breaker when it comes to beliefs? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss.Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes による
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Jesus does not even leave it at Rejoice when you are persecuted and Love and pray for your enemies. He goes further still. The three-tiered progression of response to ill-treatment in Luke 6 is incredible and completely impractical. The program Jesus outlines is impossible by any earthly standards. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Mic…
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Command #47 - Love and Pray For Your Adversaries
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As world changing as would be the influence of Christians taking the words seriously, Rejoice and be glad when you are reviled and persecuted (Matthew 5:11-12), Jesus goes on to elevate the relation between Christians and their adversaries to a shockingly ambitious level. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More informat…
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Are Married People Happier? (With Dr. Brad Wilcox)
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As fewer people are getting married, many people are arguing that single people are happier than married people. But is that true? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson interview sociologist and author Dr. Brad Wilcox on this deeply relevant topic.Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes による
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Biblical literalists more eager to find loopholes in the Commands than to obey them will be the first to point out that Jesus never specifically commanded kindness upon his disciples. We could find no better example of straining at a gnat to swallow a camel. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this an…
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The Command, Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, may also seem an illusive one. A moment's reflection, however, reveals this as one of the most down-to-earth of all Jesus' Commands. From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and similar wri…
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