Biblically Speaking

Why are these books in the Bible—and why aren’t others?
What do we mean by “biblical canon,” and who actually chose it?
Were books ever removed, or simply not included?

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Dr. Anna Kitko originally a British-trained Cambridge graduate, Anna’s clinical work focuses in the realm of Cults and New Religions by weaving together an eclectic background in Theology, World Religion, Christian Apologetics, and modern Psychology for a therapeutic experience that is spiritually focused and mindful of the boundaries of Holy Scripture.

She carries two undergraduate degrees from the University of Florida in Philosophy and Religion as well as a Master of Biblical Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary. On top of this, Anna is a current Research Associate with the University of Salford, Manchester UK, carrying a Master of Science in the Psychology of Coercive Control and having authored the first psychometric in the world measuring spiritual abuse in demonic deliverance settings. Respectively, she is a member and regular lecturer for the International Cultic Studies Association and the Director of Theological Integrity for Ratio Christi: Campus Apologetics Alliance; an international Christian Apologetics network. Locally, Anna is Theological Director of Integrated Wellness Tennessee, a non-profit mission providing clinical mental health care to those in the community who otherwise could not afford care financially.

Her expertise focuses on cases of spiritual abuse, cultic and coercive control, brainwashing, domestic violence, human trafficking, terrorism, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Dissociation, and spiritual pathologies such as Prelest. She is an unabashed Christian and the center of her therapeutic interventions is housed in an office modeled after a 12 th century monastic cloister.

Anna possesses a knowledge of a vast array of historic therapeutic interventions from Mesopotamian exorcism protocols, to meridian work, and all the way to modern interventions such as Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR. She also is well versed in the healing of popular and fraudulent mental health interventions such as SOZO and Apostolic Demonic Deliverance.

Recommended reading inspired by this episode:

📘 The Canon of Scripture — F. F. Bruce -

https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/The_Canon_of_Scripture.html?id=UBlcEQAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y

📘 The Formation of the Christian Biblical Canon — Lee Martin
McDonald -

https://archive.org/details/formationofchris0000mcdo

📘 The Heresy of Orthodoxy — Andreas Köstenberger & Michael Kruger -

https://www.amazon.com/Heresy-Orthodoxy-Contemporary-Understanding-Christianity/dp/1433501430

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What do these verses actually say in Hebrew and Greek?

How “rulers,” “authorities,” and “cosmic powers” function in Paul’s Second Temple worldview?

How does this affect how Christians talk about power, evil, and resistance?

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Dr. Kevin Grasso is a biblical scholar, author, and linguist. He holds a PhD in Hebrew Language from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, as well as an MA in Linguistics (focusing on the Biblical Hebrew verbal system) and an MA in Comparative Religion (focusing on Paul and second temple Judaism). His academic work has appeared in leading journals and edited volumes, where he applies theoretical linguistics to exegetical problems. His current research focus is on the Messiah, law, faith, and justification in Paul's letters. Alongside his academic career, Kevin is the co-founder and CEO of Biblingo, an innovative and effective way to learn biblical Greek and Hebrew. One cool thing about Kevin is that he can actually speak biblical Greek and Hebrew conversationally (something very few people - even scholars - can do). He lived in Israel for several years and knows a lot about the original languages and culture of the Bible.

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Recommended reading inspired by this episode:

📘 How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth — Gordon Fee & Douglas Stuart

https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Bible-All-Worth/dp/0310517826

📘 The Unseen Realm — Michael S. Heiser

https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Realm-Recovering-Supernatural-Worldview/dp/1577995562

📘 Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes — Richards & O’Brien

https://www.amazon.com/Misreading-Scripture-Western-Eyes-Understand/dp/0830837825

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What errors do Christians make when they read Revelation 13 without Daniel 7?

Could Revelation even be understood correctly without knowing the Old Testament?

How does recognizing Old Testament connections make Revelation more coherent and less intimidating?

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Dr. Jon Paulien is Professor of New Testament and Dean of the School of Religion at Loma Linda University. He specializes in the study of the Johannine literature in the New Testament (Gospel of John and book of Revelation) and the intersection of faith with contemporary culture. He is the author of over 25 books, including Everlasting Gospel, Ever-Changing World: Introducing Jesus to a Skeptical Generation; John: The Beloved Gospel; The Day That Changed the World: Seeking God after September 11; and Everyday Faith: How to Have an Authentic Relationship with God in the Real World. Several of his books have been translated into Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Czech, Slovak, German, Latvian, Portuguese, and other languages.

Dr. Paulien has also written over 100 articles (appearing in journals including Ministry, the Journal of Biblical Literature, Andrews University Seminary St9udies, and the Adventist Review), scholarly papers, and other publications. He has taught and presented in several countries and takes special delight in presenting his material to non-specialists who can put it to practical use in the real world.

A graduate of Atlantic Union College (BA) and Andrews University (MDiv, PhD), Dr. Paulien enjoys traveling, playing golf, and spending time with his wife Pamella and their three children.

Recommended reading by Dr. Jon Paulien:

📘 Decoding Revelation’s Trumpets — Jon Paulien

https://www.amazon.com/Decoding-Revelations-Trumpets-Allusions-Interpretation/dp/0943872448

📘 The Deep Things of God — Jon Paulien

https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Things-God-Jon-Paulien/dp/082801812X

📘 Revelation for Everyone — N. T. Wright

https://www.amazon.com/Revelation-Everyone-New-Testament/dp/066422797X

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How does lack of sleep, food, touch, or rest distort spiritual life?

Why do Christians feel shame about their physical needs?

What is the difference between disordered desire and embodied longing?

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Kelly M. Kapic (PhD, King’s College London) is the Honorary Professor of Theology and Culture at Covenant College, where he has taught since 2001. He loves teaching at Covenant, pouring into his students and working alongside his faithful colleagues as they serve together at this unique and wonderful College atop Lookout Mountain. Little fills Kapic with more joy than teaching and mentoring his College students.

Kelly and Tabitha Kapic were both originally Californians, but after getting married in 1993 they spent a few years outside of Chicago and then three years in Orlando before moving overseas. During their years in London they both completed further degrees while Tabitha also worked at the US Embassy. Since 2001 they have lived on Lookout Mountain, GA. Kelly teaches at Covenant College and Tabitha works at the Chalmers Center. They have two adult children, Jonathan and Margot Kapic.

Recommended reading inspired by Dr. Kapic:

📘 You’re Only Human — Kelly Kapic

https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Only-Human-Limits-Reflect/dp/1587435101

📘 Embodied Hope — Kelly Kapic

https://www.amazon.com/Embodied-Hope-Theological-Meditation-Suffering/dp/0830851798

📘 Desiring the Kingdom — James K. A. Smith

https://www.amazon.com/Desiring-Kingdom-Worldview-Formation-Liturgies/dp/0801035775

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What is the icon communicating by drawing that parallel between His birth and His death?

The icon shows Christ born in a cave, not a stable. What’s the significance of that setting?

There are midwives in the icon, even though they don’t appear in the Gospel narratives. Why are they included?

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Rev'd Archpriest Michael Butler has been a priest for 30 years, serving parishes in Michigan and Ohio. He has a BA in archetypal psychology, an MA in theology, and a PhD in church history & patristics. He has taught at university and trained men for the diaconate. He has worked with the Foundation for Research in Economics and the Environment (Bozeman, MT), the Liberty Fund (Indianapolis, IN), and the Acton Institute (Grand Rapids, MI) on interdisciplinary work in environmentalism, economics, religion, literature, philosophy, politics, social justice, and natural law. For 30 years he has been interested in men’s work, especially in the areas of rites of passage, masculine archetypes, sacred space/time, and initiation. He is always looking for ways that traditional Orthodox psychology, spirituality, and practice can help everyone today become the best they can be. He is married to Annette, his wife of 40 years, and has two grown sons. When he's not at home, or at church, or in conversation with someone over coffee, he'll likely be at the gym, pumping iron.

Recommended reading from Fr. Michael Butler :

📘 The Meaning of Icons — Leonid Ouspensky
https://archive.org/details/meaningoficons0000ousp

📘 The Orthodox Way — Kallistos Ware -
https://archive.org/details/orthodoxway0000kall

📘 The Festal Icons — Aidan Hart
https://www.amazon.com/Festal-Icons-History-Aidan-Hart/dp/0852449496

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