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Luxcast

Episode 4.3: Jonathan Pennington on Civility and the Sermon on the Mount

Dr. Jonathan Pennington, Associate Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of "The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological Commentary" discusses civility in a divisive cultural…
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February 14, 2018
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Episode 4.2: Mako Fujimura on 9/11 and Civility

In this episode, artist and writer Mako Fujimura reflects on living in New York City during the September 11 terrorist attacks. The events inspired Mako to visit the earlier ground zeros—at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In this interview WTS Executive…
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January 23, 2018
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Episode 4.1: Dr. Rich Mouw on Christian Civility

In the first episode of Season 4, Dr. Richard Mouw discusses the importance of civility and civil dialogue in Evangelical Christianity.
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January 8, 2018
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Episode 3.10: Kris DePree & Jody Vanderwel on the legacy of Max DePree

In the final episode of Season 3, Kris DePree and Jody Vanderwel discuss the faith legacy of their father, Max DePree--renowned leader, author, and former CEO of Herman Miller​. "What drove him was his belief that everyone was created in the…
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December 14, 2017
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Episode 3.9: Robert Van Voorst on “Commonly Misunderstood Verses of the Bible”

In this episode, WTS professor of New Testament Dr. Robert Van Voorst discusses his latest book, "Commonly Misunderstood Verses of the Bible: What They Really Mean."
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November 15, 2017
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Special Episode: Dr. Mark Noll on the Reformation

Happy Reformation Day! Today, October 31, 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and we're commemorating with esteemed American Historian, Dr. Mark Noll! If you listen closely, you might even catch the topic for next season... …
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October 31, 2017
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Episode 3.8: Dr. Kristen Deede Johnson on Faith & Justice

In this episode, Dr. Kristen Deede Johnson discusses her award-winning book "The Justice Calling: Where Passion meets Perseverance," and what justice and righteousness look like in our lives and vocations.
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October 24, 2017
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Episode 3.7: Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah on Faith & Vocation

In this episode Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah discusses his own faith journey and how it influences his work in justice and racial reconciliation in the church.
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October 6, 2017
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Episode 3.6: Josh Larsen & Eric Kuiper on Faith & Film

In this episode, Josh Larsen and Eric Kuiper sat down to talk about Josh's new book "Movies are Prayers" and a have a conversation about the relationship of film and faith. Josh is the editor of Think Christian, an online magazine dealing with…
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September 18, 2017
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Episode 3.5: Eric Sarwar on Faith & Music

Pakistani ethnomusicologist Eric Sarwar​ shares how his Christian faith has influenced his work, and what he is doing to connect with Muslim neighbors in his country using the Psalms.
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September 5, 2017
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Episode 3.4 Sarah Arthur on Faith & Literature

In this episode, Rev. Marijke Strong asks author Sarah Arthur about her love of fiction literature and how that plays into her faith and her call as a writer.
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August 17, 2017
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Episode 3.3: Elizabeth Palmer & Dwight Baker on Christian Publishing

In this episode, Dwight Baker, CEO/President of Baker Publishing and Elizabeth Palmer, books editor at The Christian Century discuss faith and the Christian publishing industry.
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July 27, 2017
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