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1498. Behind the Book: Honoring Allen Black | Conversation with Dr. Lance Hawley & Dr. Garrett Best

In this episode of the ProveText Podcast, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb is joined by Dr. Lance Hawley and Dr. Garrett Best to discuss their edited volume:Teaching God’s Sons and Daughters: Essays in Honor of Allen Black.This festschrift celebrates the life, scholarship, and influence of Allen Black, a beloved teacher whose work in Luke–Acts and whose passion for the church shaped generations of students and scholars.In this conversation we discuss:• The story behind the book and how the project began at SBL • Allen Black’s influential work on male–female pairings in Luke and Acts • What goes into editing a scholarly volume (and why it's harder than people think) • The Restoration Movement’s deep commitment to Scripture • The surprise moment when Allen Black discovered the bookThis episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at scholarship, mentorship, and the lasting impact of faithful teachers.📘 Get the book:Teaching God’s Sons and Daughters: https://glossahouse.com/products/teaching-gods-sons-and-daughters-essays-in-honor-of-allen-black🎓 Learn more about: Harding School of Theology: https://www.harding.edu/hst/ York University: https://www.york.edu/#bible #biblestudy #jesus #podcast #faith #booktok #christ #books #scholar #theology #christianeducation #books #booktube #author #professor #teacher #teaching #god #godisgood #interview #conversation #surprise ***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

1497. “I’m Only Human”… But By What Standard?

“I’m only human.”It’s a phrase we use often—but have we ever stopped to ask what we mean by it?In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb revisits Genesis 1 to explore how Scripture defines humanity—not by sin, but by vocation, identity, and purpose.If Jesus is truly human and without sin, what does that reveal about what it means to be human?👉 This conversation invites us to rethink a deeply ingrained assumption.👍 Subscribe for more ProveText content 🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss upcoming episodes💬 Share your thoughts below: How do you define “being human”?#biblestudy #bible #genesis #ChristianTheology #christ #Jesus #Faith #faith #christian #christianity #podcast #humanity #sin #scholar #god #jesuschrist #gospel #true #teaching ***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

1496. Hard Skills, Simple Living & Sabbatical Life in Kentucky | Sabbatical Insider w/ Dr. Fred Long

In this episode, Dr. Long reflects on returning to Kentucky after time in Arizona, adjusting back to rhythm, and rediscovering the value of hard skills—from cutting trees and building fences to baking bread, fishing, and living more intentionally.What can you actually do with your hands? What skills have we lost in modern life? And how might reclaiming them reshape the way we live?Along the way, Dr. Long shares:- Lessons from working in tree cutting and safety- The importance of physical work and embodied life- Thoughts on food, health, and homemade bread- Opportunities to learn bread making, German, or voice lessons via Zoom- A glimpse into farm life, fishing, and sustainable livingThis is a reflective, practical, and surprisingly theological look at everyday life.👉 Subscribe and turn on the bell for more ProveText content👉 New episodes released weekly👉 Email glossahouse@gmail.com with inquiries#bible #jesus #podcast #faith #christ #scholar #vlog #vlogvideo #nature #hardwork #outside #dayinmylife #photography #jesuschrist #christianeducation #christian #christianity #class #teaching ***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

1495. Grace Is Power: Rethinking Paul’s Greeting | 1 Cor 1:3-4 | The Corinth Conversations #3

In this episode of Corinth Conversations, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue their slow walk through 1 Corinthians, focusing on 1 Corinthians 1:3–4.What seems like a simple greeting—“grace and peace”—is actually packed with meaning. Paul blends Jewish and Greek greetings, emphasizes the lordship of Jesus, and roots everything in the grace of God given through Christ.In this discussion, they explore:- Why Paul repeatedly names Jesus Christ- The political and theological meaning of “Lord” (κύριος)- How Paul’s greeting challenged imperial paganism- The meaning of grace (χάρις) in the ancient world- Why grace is not cheap—but empoweringJoin us as we continue studying 1 Corinthians word by word.Subscribe for more Corinth Conversations and in-depth biblical study.#bible #podcast #biblestudy #jesus #expository #faith #books #christ #scholar #theology #jesuschrist #jesuslovesyou #paul #letter #scripture #true #conversation #corinthians #1corinthians #grace #peace #love #politics #god #christianeducation #christian #christianity ***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

1494. The Political Bomb Hidden in Genesis 1

Most modern readers approach Genesis 1 as if it’s answering scientific questions: How long were the days? How old is the earth? But in the ancient world, creation stories weren’t written to settle science debates — they were written to explain power.In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explores Genesis 1 in its ancient Near Eastern context, comparing it to Babylon’s Enuma Elish and showing how the biblical creation account makes a bold political and theological claim.Genesis 1 doesn’t depict divine warfare. It doesn’t explain God’s origins. It doesn’t elevate kings as divine. Instead, it quietly dethrones rival gods, dignifies every human as God’s image-bearer, and presents a Creator who rules not by violence — but by speech.This isn’t a partisan reading. It’s a contextual one.Genesis 1 may be more revolutionary than we’ve realized.#bible #podcast #biblestudy #jesus #booktok #books #faith #christ #scholar #genesis #scripture #jesuschrist #theology #hebrew #provetext #god #godisgood #christianeducation #christian #christianity #true #history #politics #glossahouse***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