Thinking Biblically with Alan Gilman

Bible scholar Dr. Iain Provan and Bible Teacher Alan Gilman discuss ancient Gnosticism's influence on our understanding of being human. Topics include the confusion surrounding humanness, the impact of cultural ideas and artificial intelligence, the relationship between Gnosticism and Plato's philosophy, the importance of biblical anthropology, and the marginalization of the Old Testament people.

Bible and Theology professor Dr. Kelly Liebengood joins Alan Gilman to discuss his journey of discovery regarding the unbiblical lens of supersessionism (aka replacement theology).Video version: https://youtu.be/ggv5K2Czvk0Contact Kelly Liebengood: KellyLiebengood@letu.edu---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

"Sound of Freedom" is one of the most surprising blockbuster movies ever. It exposes the hidden evil of child sex trafficking. But is it true? More important than the film's characters and plot line is the question, "Is this really happening?" Canadian political staffer Joel Oosterman has been involved in confronting this issue for many years. He explains to Bible Teacher Alan Gilman the many facets of human trafficking, how extensive it is, and what we can do about it. Special attention is given to the Canadian context, but not exclusively.RESOURCESCanada's 24/7 National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-833-900-1010Survivor stories. • Timea Nagy’s Story ("Out of the Shadows: A Memoir"): https://amzn.to/3QfUeek • Casandra Diamond's TED Talk: https://youtu.be/Rg6xCRemYw4 Learn about human trafficking/online exploitation/talk to your kids & friends • National Human Trafficking Education Centre (Joy Smith Foundation): https://www.nhtec.ca/• Kids in the Know (Resources to talk to your kids from the Canadian Centre for Child Protection): https://www.kidsintheknow.ca/app/en/parents• Slavery in products we buy (World Vision Canada - PDF file): https://www.worldvision.ca/WorldVisionCanada/media/NCFS/Risky-Canadian-Grocery-Report-Final-03Feb2021.pdfSupport Canadian International Anti-Trafficking Organizations that help rescue victims of human trafficking AND provide long term, holistic aftercare.• Ratanak International: https://www.ratanak.org/• International Justice Mission: https://www.ijm.org/• International Justice Mission Canada: https://www.ijm.ca/Contact Joel Oosterman: joel.oosterman@gmail.com---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

Todd Anderson, Principle of Augustine College in Ottawa, Ontario, joins Bible Teacher Alan Gilman to discuss the benefits and perils of our digital world.Video version: https://youtu.be/pzAIugApl5QTo contact Todd Anderson: toddanderson90@gmail.comAbout Augustine College: https://www.augustinecollege.org/Mentioned in this podcast:Scribd free 60-day trial offer (access millions of e-books, audio books, and more for one small monthly fee): https://www.scribd.com/g/86flb6Understanding Media by Marshall McLuhan: https://amzn.to/3NxxAfGAmusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman: https://amzn.to/3JEykO3Technopoly by Neil Postman: https://amzn.to/3Pgh6K7---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

You may be aware of the current worldwide prayer initiative for Israel, but wonder what the biblical basis of such a focus might be. Bible Teacher Alan Gilman explains.Video version: https://youtu.be/8Y2jblc7cPkThe Isaiah 62 Global 21-Days of Prayer and Fasting (May 7-28, 2023): https://isaiah62fast.comRegister now for Alan's "God's Epic Story Seminar," June 10, 2023, in Ottawa, Canada: https://alangilman.ca/WOCC2023---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

Bible Teacher discusses a biblically-based understanding of faith. What is it, really? Is it a mental exercise? Is it something we do? Or is it something else completely?Video version:https://youtu.be/iDkufNSywJwRegister now for Alan's "God's Epic Story Seminar," June 10, 2023, in Ottawa, Canada: https://alangilman.ca/WOCC2023---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

In honor of Israel's 75th anniversary, Bible Teacher Alan Gilman explains how it's only when we appreciate the ongoing role of the people of Israel throughout Scripture that we can fully encounter truth.Video version: https://youtu.be/xMggL_bhhjIThis week's TorahBytes message, "Acknowledging Israel": https://torahbytes.org/83-30/Information for Alan's "God's Epic Story Seminar" including how to register for June 10, 2023 in Ottawa: https://alangilman.ca/the-teaching/seminar/---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

Bible Teacher Alan Gilman continues a series based on his booklet: "Undermining Forces: Nine popular approaches attacking the authority of Scripture today." In this series, Alan explains the various "undermining forces" and how to overcome them. In this installment, Alan discusses how our life experience can get in the way of understanding the Bible.Video version: https://youtu.be/-rI6-TabM6YInformation and registration for Alan's "God's Epic Story Seminar": https://alangilman.ca/the-teaching/seminar/You can get a free PDF copy of the "Undermining Forces" booklet by subscribing to Alan's email list here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/pimNmcN/subscribebook01Or you can purchase it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/40rphXn---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

Messianic Jewish Israeli scholar and writer Avner Boskey explains to Alan the historical, cultural, and religious factors behind the current unrest in Israel and what the Bible has to say about it.Video version: https://youtu.be/IXmUcBfo8QkContact Avner Boskey:Web: https://davidstent.org/Avner's recent articles on the current crisis:- Historical background: https://davidstent.org/establish-justice-in-the-gate-amos-515/- More recent developments influencing the current crisis: https://davidstent.org/a-persons-enemies-are-the-people-of-his-own-household/- The effects of current trends on the situation: https://davidstent.org/in-a-wilderness-of-mirrors/Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

Continuing the subject of translation, Bible Scholar O. Palmer Robertson joins Alan Gilman to discuss the importance of taking into account the form, not just the meaning, of the original biblical languages. How what is written is as important as what it means. In fact, to disregard form can obscure the intent of the biblical writer.Video version: https://youtu.be/i49HlIwyo5gReferenced in this podcast:Best Commentaries (Rotten Tomatoes for Biblical Studies): https://www.bestcommentaries.comSixty-day free trial to Scribd (the Netflix of eBook and audio books): https://www.scribd.com/g/86flb6How the Bible Is Written by Gary Rendsburg:https://jewishstudies.rutgers.edu/people/faculty-bookshelf/faculty-books/271-rendsburg-gary/1162-how-the-bible-is-writtenContact O. Palmer Robertson:Web: https://www.consummationministries.comEmail: info@consummationministries.comSupport this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman