In Rise of the Servant Kings Ken Harrison offers the Christian world an immense tool for the reclaiming of Biblical Manhood and Husbandhood. It is filled with visceral stories of real-life that teach equally visceral lessons about the struggles of the modern man with his created purpose and nature. Filled to the brim with solidContinue reading “Rise of The Servant Kings Review”
Author Archives: JTMartin
5 Reflections on the Great Divorce
In my participation with Southern Methodist University’s Center For Faith and Learning, as a second year Faith and Learning Scholar, I read, discussed, reflected, and ruminated upon C. S. Lewis’ “The Great Divorce”. What follows beyond this brief introduction are 5 thoughts with accompanying commentary that capture my reflections on The Great Divorce. Thought 1:Continue reading “5 Reflections on the Great Divorce”
Apologetics and Spiritual Formation
This topic has been something that I have wrestled with for 10 months at this point. From November of 2020 through September of 2021. Apologetics has been near and dear to my heart practically since the beginning of my pursuit of Christ at the age of 16. The field of apologetics has been intimately involvedContinue reading “Apologetics and Spiritual Formation”
Faith, Reason, Science with Adam Redwine
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-6cupp-10f3a55 In this episode Adam and I have a casual discussion about, religion, science, and the problems of Anti-science circles in Christian culture.
Afghanistan Round Table
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-rkucs-10f022c In this special edition of the In Step With God Podcast, I am joined by 6 faculty members from SMU to tackle the question: What is a Christian response to the situation in Afghanistan? Special Guests: Dr. John Lamoreaux Dr. Jill DeTemple Dr. Ben Voth Dr. Steven Long Dr. Matthew Wilson Rev. Lisa GarvinContinue reading “Afghanistan Round Table”
Suggested Literature: Studying Mark
Hearing the Whole Story by Richard Horsley The Liberated Gospel by Gilbert Bilezikian Sowing the Gospel by Mary Ann Tolbert Mark: An Introduction and Study Guide by Abraham W. Smith Thomas C. Oden, “Jesus Before The Sanhedrin”, in Ancient Christian Commentary On Scripture: Mark, Second. Thomas C. Oden, (Intervarsity Press, 07-08-2005). Smith, S., 1995. AContinue reading “Suggested Literature: Studying Mark”
Richard Horsley and Markhan Scholarship
As I begin working on a short apologetics commentary on Mark 1:1-13, I thought it important to supply some essays which address various elements of the Scholarship that the Commentary is supported by. This essay/book summary was composed for the 7302 course on Koine Greek at Perkins Theological Seminary. JT MartinGR 7302Dr. Abraham Smith10/15/2020 Dr.Continue reading “Richard Horsley and Markhan Scholarship”
Fault Lines Review Episode 13
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3qbvy-10e1cfc We Finished. In this last episode, I address Fault Lines as a total book, discuss chapter 11 and offer some commentary on an aspect of the book that seemed potentially inconsistent theologically.
Apologetics and Spiritual Formation: Podcast
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-xtwgz-10e127e In this episode, Zac Sechler and I team up to discuss our experiences with apologetics and how it has influenced our growth in the faith. You can find more of his stuff with the Twitter handle @AdherentApologetics.
Fault Lines Review Episode 12
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ddfib-10df30d In this episode, I get a bit soap boxy. This was a super difficult episode to prepare for and it’s visible. leave a comment and let’s do some discussion.
In Step With God 