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Abide: Easter (Maxwell Institute Podcast Classics)
In this classic Maxwell Institute Podcast episode, Kristian Heal explores the profound connections between Easter, Christian tradition, and the Old Testament, emphasizing the importance of understanding the historical and spiritual significance of the resurrection. Guests share personal insights, theological reflections, and cultural experiences that deepen faith and appreciation for Easter's meaning.
God’s Trustworthiness and Becoming a Kingdom of Priests: Reflections on Exodus 19–20
In Exodus 19–20, God invites Israel into a covenant relationship built on trust, not transaction. Avram Shannon explores how this covenant was meant to shape Israel into “a kingdom of priests” and what that vision means for us today as we learn to trust God—before we even know what He will ask.
Evolution, Leviathan, and Suffering: Imagining a Poetic Restoration-based Reading of Job with Steven Peck (April 3, 2026)
Steven Peck explores the book of Job through poetry, imagination, and personal reflection. Challenging the idea that scripture offers easy answers, he highlights the power of asking deeper questions—especially about suffering, creation, and God’s role in a complex world. Drawing on science, literature, and faith, Peck invites listeners to see Job not just as a story of patience, but as a bold and meaningful wrestle with the realities of existence.
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