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Most modern readers assume “clean” means good and “unclean” means sinful—but that’s not how the biblical world worked.In this Cultural Keys episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explains how purity in Scripture is about order, boundaries, and proximity to God, not moral guilt. Once you see this, the ministry of Jesus changes everything—because instead of becoming polluted, He makes others clean.#bible #BibleStudy #Christian #Christianity #Jesus #Faith #BiblicalTeaching #BibleTeaching #ChristianTeaching #Theology #BibleExplained #Holiness #Purity #CleanAndUnclean #JesusChrist #NewTestament #LearnTheBible #BibleTruth #ChristianContent #Podcast #Education***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse

What do you actually do on sabbatical?In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Professor Frederick J. Long shares a candid look into his sabbatical life in Arizona—from family time and pacing work, to writing a fantasy/sci-fi novel he began over 20 years ago.Along the way, Fred reflects on:- Writing fiction as a form of theological reflection- Theodicy and the meaning of evil as “bad on purpose”- Creating new worlds, creatures, and language- The discipline (and grace) of aiming for 500 words a day- How imagination, grammar, and conceptualization shape how we thinkThis episode is part personal journal, part writing workshop, and part theological reflection—especially for scholars, writers, and anyone navigating rest, productivity, and purpose.👉 Questions or thoughts? Drop them in the comments.#faith #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #theology #bible #author #books #booktok #booktube #novel #fantasy #podcast #vlog #problemofevil #scholar #sabbatical #writing #world #work #viral #reflection #thoughts #process #processvideo #family #sneakpeek ***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse

Why should Christians still care about biblical languages today—and what does that have to do with Chinese, Aramaic, and Navy chaplaincy?In this episode of the ProveText Podcast, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb talks with Dr. Scott Callaham, biblical language scholar, author, missionary, and Navy chaplain, about a life devoted to Scripture, languages, and the service of the global church.We discuss:- Why biblical Aramaic is often neglected—and why it matters- How learning Chinese reshaped the way Scripture is read and taught- The value of modern languages for biblical interpretation- Dr. Callaham’s books Biblical Aramaic for Biblical Interpreters and Sacred Characters- Targums, Targumic Aramaic, and how ancient translations interpret Scripture- Ministry at the intersection of academia, missions, and military chaplaincyThis conversation highlights how language learning isn’t just academic—it’s pastoral, missional, and deeply formative for reading the Bible faithfully.📘 Explore Dr. Callaham’s work:Biblical Aramaic for Biblical Interpreters – https://glossahouse.com/products/biblical-aramaic-for-biblical-interpretersSacred Characters: Daily Readings from the Chinese Bible – https://glossahouse.com/products/sacred-characters-daily-readings-from-the-chinese-bible👉Connect with Dr. Callaham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-callaham-7740487/https://dailydoseofaramaic.com/***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse

A viral Instagram video claims that homosexuality was added to the Bible in 1946—and that before then, the prohibition didn’t exist.In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb breaks down the Greek, the Hebrew, and the actual history of Bible translation to show why this argument collapses under scrutiny.Sincerity isn’t a substitute for accuracy—and social media isn’t a lexicon.#Bible #Biblestudy #Viral #Video #TikTok #Instagram #Viralvideo #Podcast #Debunked #Reaction #Reactionvideo #reaction #BibleScholarReacts #BibleTranslation #GreekNewTestament #BiblicalStudies #ChristianTheology #ProveText #TheologyMatters #BiblicalGreek #ScriptureAndCulture #trending ***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse

In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Frederick J. Long shares how he approaches project planning during sabbatical—and what happens when plans take unexpected turns. From academic writing and Greek grammar to a long-shelved fantasy novel, this episode explores productivity, creative freedom, and why diversions aren’t necessarily distractions.#bible #podcast #jesus #faith #christian #christ #teacher #teaching #scripture #creative #creator #author #books #booktok #booktube #provetext #scholarship #scholar #newtestament #greek #notes #travel #vlog ***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse

What is revelation—information on a page, or a living encounter with the risen Christ?In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb is joined by Dr. Andrew Ray Williams (pastor-theologian, Foursquare minister, and contributor to the CPT Journal) to explore Emil Brunner’s theology of revelation and why it still matters for Christians today.Together, they discuss:- What it really means to call Jesus the Word of God- How Scripture functions as a Spirit-breathed witness to Christ- Why false dichotomies between Christ and the Bible are dangerous- What inerrancy debates often miss- How preaching and teaching can invite genuine encounter- Why the church must discern Scripture together, not just individuallyThis conversation challenges the idea that the Bible is merely an information source and invites believers to recover a relational, Christ-centered approach to Scripture—one that expects God to speak.📌 Learn more about Dr. Andrew Ray Williams: https://andrewraywilliams.com 📌 Read the CPT Journal article via GlossaHouse: https://glossahouse.com/products/center-for-pastor-theologians-journal-vol-12-2-essays-on-a-theology-of-the-word 📌 Subscribe for more theology, Scripture, and cultural conversations***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse

When the Bible talks about family, it means something very different than we do today.In the ancient world, kinship wasn’t just emotional—it was your identity, security, and future. In this episode of the Cultural Keys series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explores how Scripture uses family language to describe salvation, the church, and belonging in the kingdom of God.God doesn’t just save individuals—He forms a household.The real question isn’t just what do you believe? It’s who do you belong to?***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse

What happens to email when a professor goes on sabbatical? In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long pulls back the curtain on faculty email overload, boundary-setting, and why protecting your best thinking hours matters—especially during a season of focused research and writing. From mentoring students to turning on the vacation responder, this episode offers a realistic look at sabbatical life behind the scenes.***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse

What does it really mean to be a pastor theologian?In this episode of the ProveText Podcast, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb sits down with Dr. Gary L. Shultz (Baptist University of Florida) to explore the vocational identity of the pastor theologian—and why this calling matters for the health of the church today.Drawing from Dr. Shultz’s recent article in the Center for Pastor Theologians Journal, the conversation tackles questions like:• What distinguishes a pastor from a pastor theologian? • Why not every pastor should be called a pastor theologian • How “theological anemia” weakens churches • The ministry of the Word beyond preaching alone • How theology should flow from—and serve—the local church • Why platform-building culture clashes with pastoral vocation • Practical steps pastors can take to grow theologically without leaving their callingThis episode is especially for pastors, ministry leaders, seminarians, and anyone concerned about the theological depth of today’s church. 📌 Read the CPT Journal article via GlossaHouse: https://glossahouse.com/products/center-for-pastor-theologians-journal-vol-12-2-essays-on-a-theology-of-the-word📌 Order Dr. Shultz’ books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00PG916H6?ccs_id=ea9b4628-6399-4b5f-9240-e11ec000ff2b📌 Follow Dr. Gary L. Shultz on X: https://x.com/glshultzjr?lang=en#bible #podcast #biblestudy #church #faith #christian #christianity #interview #theology #jesus #christ #truth #culture #pastor ***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse

In this discussion, T. Michael W. Halcomb, a scholar affiliated with GlossaHouse, delves into the ancient honor-shame culture that shaped the New Testament. He reveals how this lens transforms our understanding of key figures like Jesus and the Pharisees, illustrating that Jesus embraced social risks by associating with sinners. Halcomb vividly illustrates how crucifixion served as public humiliation and explores the prodigal son's narrative as a story of honor restoration. He draws intriguing parallels between ancient social dynamics and modern-day honor-seeking behaviors.