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In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long pick up where the last episode left off...discussing Abraham. Halcomb brings to the fore the issue of impulsivity within the life of Abraham and how that, in addition to other things, may have contributed to a lot of family dysfunction. In particular, Halcomb & Long take a look at how Abraham's decisions led to rupture in nearly every relationship he had. There are some great lessons to be learned here. Listen in for more.

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss one of the most enigmatic and troubling passages in all of Scripture: Genesis 22. Known as the Akedah (also spelled Aqedah / Akeidah), this terrifying scene merits much explanation. Why does Abraham nearly kill Issac? What's the end-result? How do we make sense of this story? Listen in to find out. Also, have a listen to Michael's sermon here: https://anchor.fm/bridgenaz/episodes/096--Losing-It--Pt--2-Gen-221-232-e13ppnr/a-a61ofe7.

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing God's will. Halcomb suggests that there's an intimate connection between God's will and the missio Dei (God's mission). What is it? Listen in to find out.

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long are joined, once again, by Licensed Professional Counselor, Patrick Holley (MA, MDiv, LPCC). Piggybacking on the previous episode, Pat starts the conversation here by considering the Adam & Eve account in Genesis. What can these two teach us about healthy relationships, especially a healthy marriage? We think you'll be surprised by the answer(s). Listen in and find out.

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long are joined by Licensed Professional Counselor, Patrick Holley (MA, MDiv, LPCC). Pat initiates the conversation by taking us into 1 Corinthians. What's the context of these verses, what do they say about sexuality, and what do they suggest about God's will? Listen in to this insightful conversation.

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue exploring the topic of God's will. What does Ephesians have to say about God's will and, on a related note, 1 Thessalonians? How does sanctification, our being (made) holy, connect to God's will? Listen in and find out.

In this episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continue exploring God's will. They revisit Rom 12:1-2 and strive to shed light on Paul's understanding of "God's will" in that context as well as the wider context of his theology. This leads into discussions about captivity (i.e. taking thoughts captive) and neutrality (a key to discerning God's will). Listen in to this stimulating conversation.

In this episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb revisit Rom 12:1-2, dialing into what it says about God's will. Along the way, they discuss how Paul's ancient thoughts shed light on how Christians are to respond to the Zeitgeist, that is, "The Spirit of the Age." How might Rom 12:1-2 speak to the push for cultural Marxism that seems to be all the rage? And how should Christians think about things and respond to them in light of God's will. Listen in, you won't want to miss this episode.

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue diving deep into God's will. In this episode, they explore some of the differences between our will & God's. They jump off with the question: Why were humans created in the first place? Does that have any connection to God's will? Listen in and find out.

In this episode, the second in a mini-series on God's will, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long dive deep into the story of Abram. While many are quick to place the patriarch on a pedestal, when we slow down and read the text, we actually see lots of disobedience in his life. These acts of disobedience, which often neglect seeking God and his will, often give rise to problems in Abram's life. What can we learn from this? How might Abram's story of rising and falling instruct us in discerning and navigating God's will? Listen in and find out.