After Class Podcast
Ronald D. Peters, John C. Nugent, Samuel C. Long
What happens when you lock an Old Testament, New Testament, and Theology professor in a room to discuss provocative topics related to bible and theology? Find out as you listen to the podcast of three professors from Great Lakes Christian College engage the sorts of questions students ask ... after class.
Featuring (from left to right in the logo) Samuel C. Long, Ronald D. Peters, John C. Nugent
Featuring (from left to right in the logo) Samuel C. Long, Ronald D. Peters, John C. Nugent
Episodes
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May 17, 2022 • 52min
5.19 - John's Prologue - Part 1
The guys jump into a new series this week as they look at the prologue to John's gospel. John emphasizes a high Christology as he talks about Jesus being involved in creation, at the very beginning of the story even. Is this view of Jesus unique to John? What is the connection between "logos", Wisdom, and Jesus?
May 9, 2022 • 57min
5.18 - Fourth Birthday Party
This week's episode gave listeners the opportunity to participate live with the After Class guys as they celebrated their fourth birthday at the Brew.
May 2, 2022 • 59min
5.17 - One Night with the King - Movie Review
We're between series so it's time for another ACP movie review! This week the guys (with guest) give their take on One Night with the King - Hollywood's version of Esther.
Apr 25, 2022 • 48min
5.16 - Universalism - Part 2
The guys complete their quick overview of Universalism this week. Beyond working through the list of popular supporting passages - they offer a handful of passages to counter and correct the theology of universal salvation. Wouldn't it be nice if Jesus answered this one for us? Listen in and see if he does!
Apr 18, 2022 • 43min
5.15 - Universalism - Part 1
This week the guys focus on the "hell-adjacent" topic of Universalism. If God is all-powerful and all-loving, surely He can come up with a plan to include everyone in His forever Kingdom - right? Listen in as the guys offer answers and corrections to the popular exegetical arguments for universal salvation.
Apr 11, 2022 • 44min
5.14 - Hell Q&A - Part 2
This week the guys deliver "Hell" Q&A Part 2. Does your theory of atonement affect your view on the afterlife? What exactly is annihilationism? Plenty to talk about this week!
Apr 4, 2022 • 44min
5.13 - Hell Q&A - Part 1
It's Q&A time! The guys address some listener-submitted questions on hell and the afterlife.
Mar 27, 2022 • 57min
5.12 - Hell - Part 6
The guys put the finishing touches on their hell series this week with the last of the passages on death and the afterlife. Weeping and gnashing of teeth, eternal destruction, outer darkness, fire, eternal punishment...these are just some of the highlights from this week's ACP episode.
Mar 21, 2022 • 50min
5.11 - Hell - Part 5
This week the ACP guys conclude their "hell" word studies (Sheol, hades, gehenna, Abaddon) with a look at an obscure NT reference to Tartarus. The Enoch tradition, the Greek OT, the Lake of Fire, eternal punishment, and the second death all share the spotlight this week.
Mar 15, 2022 • 49min
5.10 - Hell - Part 4
The guys continue the series on hell with a new episode where they discuss NT usages of "hades" and "gehenna". Will they encounter fire and brimstone? They hit a lot of fun topics this week - the Valley of Hinnom, passing through fire, Abraham's bosom, and Lazarus - to name a few.
