Who was William Blake and how can his work speak to us today?

Brent talks with author Mark Vernon about his new Hurst book ‘Awake: William Blake and the Power of the Imagination’.

Mark is a London based psychotherapist, writer and former Anglican priest. He’s a keen podcaster and a columnist with the Idler and speaks regularly at festivals and on the BBC.

• (0:50) Blake and ‘recovery’;
• (2:40) Blake and innocence;
• (3:30) Importance of the arts;
• (4:45) Blake and Christianity;
• (7:30) Angels;
• (9:30) Imagination;
• (11:15) Blake and science;
• (13:00) Blake and desire;
• (14:35) Eroticism in Blake;
• (16:20) Blake’s poems;
• (18:45) Blake and politics;
• (21:55) Blake’s mythology;
• (24:00) Nature.

Links mentioned in this episode:

www.markvernon.com/books/awake-william-blake-and-the-power-of-the-imagination

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Why is Genesis the most attacked book of the Bible?

Brent talks with Ken Ham the author of a New Leaf Publishing book called ‘Miraculous! The Ken Ham and Answers in Genesis Story’.

Ken shares the story of how his commitment to the book of Genesis led to the creation of AIG, the Creation Museum and the life sized Ark encounter.

Ken is the founding CEO of Answers in Genesis. He’s authored dozens of apologetic resources with over 3 million books sold.

• (0:50) Answers in Genesis;
• (2:45) Evolution and an old universe;
• (5:40) Ken’s journey;
• (12:10) How did God enable Ken to do this ministry?
• (18:05) Specific moments;
• (21:10) Opposition;
• (25:30) Behind the scenes stories.

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answersingenesis.org

www.amazon.com/Miraculous-Ken-Answers-Genesis-Story/dp/1683443810

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Why are so many men leaving the church?

Brent talks with Joshua Farris about a recent article in ‘The North American Anglican’ called ‘Ghosted by the Church: When Masculinity Disappears and the Church Becomes Silent’.

Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic. He’s the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership.

• (0:45) Why are men leaving the church?
• (2:30) The feminization of the church;
• (8:30) Men’s issues not dealt with?
• (12:10) ‘Cheerful’ churches;
• (14:25) ‘Ghosting’;
• (18:35) Cancel culture in the church;
• (21:40) Stronger male leaders;
• (24:20) Building a community of truth.

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northamanglican.com/ghosted-by-the-church/

soulscienceministries.com

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Why is Western sponsorship still so important in helping end the stigma and the poverty connected with HIV/AIDS?

Brent talks with Zahara McCoy of ‘Children of Grace’. Zahara grew up in rural Uganda, lost both parents to HIV/AIDS, and was nearly married off as a child before a Christian family in California sponsored her education. Zahara now lives in the US and leads ‘Children of Grace’, a non-profit supporting thousands of Ugandan children.

• (0:40) Zahara’s childhood;
• (4:20) Caregiving for her mother;
• (6:00) The HIV/AIDS epidemic in Uganda;
• (7:10) Sponsorship;
• (14:30) Early experiences in America;
• (16:10) Faith;
• (22:45) Children of Grace;
• (25:15) Sponsorship.

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www.childrenofgrace.com/contact

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The original recipients of Hebrews found themselves struggling to maintain their faith against the pressures of doubt and despair. So modern believers face similar trials as they seek to live out their faith in a broken world.

Brent talks with Michael Kibbe about his new IVP book on Hebrews called ‘Life in a Lifeless World: Encountering Jesus in the Book of Hebrews’.

Michael is associate professor of Bible and academic dean at Great Northern University in Spokane. He’s taught previously at Wheaton College and Moody Bible Institute.

• (1:20) Life in a lifeless world;
• (5:00) The background to Hebrews;
• (6:20) Jesus in chapters 1 and 2;
• (8:30) Atonement and enthronement;
• (11:15) Jesus our great High Priest;
• (13:30) The covenants in Hebrews;
• (15:00) A sanctuary in heaven;
• (17:10) A race;
• (19:00) Perseverance;
• (20:05) Faith in chapter 11;
• (22:30) Marriage and singleness

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www.amazon.com/Life-Lifeless-World-Encountering-Hebrews/dp/1514010267

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Do you desire to do great things for God but feel like you’re falling short?

Brent talks with Ryan Tinetti about his new IVP book ‘The Quiet Ambition: Scripture’s Surprising Antidote to Our Restless Lives’.

Ryan is a pastor who now serves as a professor of practical theology at Concordia Seminary. He’s the author of ‘Preaching by Heart’ and writes the regular column, ‘The Preacher’s Toolbox’ on 1517.org.

• (0:50) Quiet ambition;
• (1:55) Quiet desperation;
• (3:05) What is ambition?
• (4:20) Quiet quitting;
• (5:40) Parable of the talents;
• (7:15) Was Jesus ambitious?
• (8:55) Paul’s ambition;
• (11:35) What does quiet ambition look like?
• (13:20) The Greco-Roman world and ambition;
• (14:40) Hobbits;
• (16:00) Minding our own business;
• (18:00) Working with our hands;
• (21:15) Walking gracefully to outsiders.

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www.preachingbyheart.com/what-we-do

www.amazon.com/Quiet-Ambition-Scriptures-Surprising-Antidote/dp/1514011891

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How is love connected with the flame of God in chapter 8?

Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States.

• (0:50) Chapter 8 and the first 2 chapters;
• (3:55) vs 1-2;
• (6:15) Christ and his church;
• (8:50) v 5;
• (10:10) The apple tree;
• (11:25) Love and death in verses 6-7;
• (13: 25) Love and the flame of God;
• (15:30) v 8-14;
• (19:40) The end of the Song;
• (22:30) The Song in summary.

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alastairadversaria.com

theopolisinstitute.com

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‘The doctrine of Christ’s ascension is often overlooked in the church today, yet it holds profound significance for Christian theology and the Christian life’.

Brent talks with Ross Hastings about his new IVP book ‘The Glory of the Ascension: Celebrating a Doctrine for the Life of the Church’.

Ross is the Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver. He’s the author of several books and serves as an Anglican priest at St. John’s Vancouver.

• (0:50) The Ascension related to the Cross and the Resurrection;
• (3:00) Why the Ascension matters;
• (6:50) The Ascension neglected;
• (9:50) Ephesians 2;
• (11:10) The glory of Jesus;
• (14:50) The Son of Man and Messiah;
• (16:10) The Ascension and the Atonement;
• (19:35) Jesus in heaven and humanity;
• (24:00) The Ascension and the cosmos;
• (25:15) The character of heaven.

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www.rosshastings.org

www.amazon.com/Glory-Ascension-Celebrating-Doctrine-Church/dp/1514010615

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