Thinking Biblically with Alan Gilman

Dr. Iain Provan, Bible scholar and author, discusses Bible translation challenges, cultural nuances, and the essence of the gospels. They explore the importance of understanding the Bible and the clash between culture and biblical principles.

In keeping with the celebration of Purim (the Festival of Esther) this week, Bible Teacher Alan Gilman provides an overview of the story, followed by some reflections, including how Esther shows us how to really live.Video version: https://youtu.be/ZyJGTDqEPhcOriginally presented at Grace Lutheran Church in Camrose, Alberta, March 5, 2023.Mordecai tell the Purim story (March 2022): https://youtu.be/RjLSoDe0LukSupport this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

For this edition of Thinking Biblically, Alan Gilman shares a short message that was part of the inter-congregational Ash Wednesday service at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Cochrane, Alberta, recorded February 22, 2023.Video version: https://youtu.be/AVHbUbj21Dc---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

In this edition of Thinking Biblically, Alan Gilman shares a most humorous, yet insightful, interaction he had with ChatGPT, the latest craze in artificial intelligence.Video version: https://youtu.be/Cy6Wmtb1v6g---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

Tony Watkins, Fellow for Public Engagement at Tyndale House, Cambridge University in England, joins Bible Teacher Alan Gilman to discuss the prophetic role of media, particularly film, in our society.Video version: https://youtu.be/2TsP-BOz7EwContact Tony Watkins: https://tyndalehouse.com/about/contact/---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

Bible Teacher Alan Gilman begins a new 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 first installment, Alan discusses how focusing on "what the Bible means to me" obscures what it actually means.Video version: https://youtu.be/zouPcnAi7MMYou 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 leader Ben Volman is a child of Israeli Holocaust survivors. He joins Bible Teacher Alan Gilman to share what it was like to be confronted by the truth of Scripture, particularly the messianic claims of Jesus.Video version: https://youtu.be/zcxj_RHx8rUContact Ben: benvolman.toronto@gmail.comPurchase Ben's book: https://amzn.to/3HeOs6A---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

Some serious fun here as Bible Teacher Alan Gilman examines how to learn to navigate a world full of illusions. Recorded January 13, 2023.Video version: https://thinkingbiblically.org/illusions/Download key graphics from the podcast:https://thinkingbiblically.org/illusions.pdf---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

The surprise visit of the mysterious men from the East demonstrates how the light of God's truth often results in agitating the forces of darkness. Would we be better off letting things be? Why does God allow evil to have its way at all? Bible Teacher Alan Gilman looks at the coming of the magi in Matthew, chapter 2, to explore a biblical perspective on human responsibility.Includes some surprising information about the origins of the Magi!Video version: https://youtu.be/Gsu6t-f_3js---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

It's Hanukkah this week! Bible Teacher Alan Gilman provides the historical background to this important festival. He also explains some of its contemporary observances along with important lessons and reflections.Video version: https://youtu.be/FT9H1N3pO8QLast week's podcast on the Book of Job: https://youtu.be/Ga17Vxtjpt8---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman