The Bible (Unmuted)

When it comes to interpreting the Bible, it’s important to keep in mind that we all bring prejudgments to the text. Some prejudgments are helpful; others are not. In this episode, Matt offers brief reflections on this and how remembering our interpretive bias can help us exegete the biblical text faithfully and accurately.

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Joshua Farris joins Matt for yet another discussion -- this time about near-death experiences (NDEs). In the previous episode, Farris discussed things having to do with the human soul. In this episode, he brings into that conversation NDEs. Are NDEs evidence that humans are ensouled creatures? What should we think about these unusual experiences that people sometimes report?
Dr. Farris is the editor and author of several books, including: The Creation of Self: A Case for the Soul and God, Souls and Consciousness: Deconditioning the Mind from Naturalism.
Check out Joshua's books: ⁠Amazon⁠
Learn more about his ministry at⁠ Soul Science Ministries⁠
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Pre-order Matt’s newest book: Sightings and Secrets: UFOs, Eyewitness Testimonies, and How Christians Can Make Sense of the Unknown:  ⁠https://a.co/d/0eD0cGtz ⁠

Support The Bible (Unmuted) via Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/TheBibleUnmuted⁠

Matthew's blog: ⁠https://matthewhalsted.substack.com⁠

Don't forget to subscribe to The Bible (Unmuted)!

What, exactly, is the soul? Is the soul different from the body? Why is having a good answer to these questions important? In this episode, Matt is joined by Dr. Joshua Farris to talk about the human soul, what it is, and why it matters.
Dr. Farris is the editor and author of several books, including: The Creation of Self: A Case for the Soul and God, Souls and Consciousness: Deconditioning the Mind from Naturalism.
Check out Joshua's books: Amazon
Learn more about his ministry at Soul Science Ministries

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Pre-order Matt’s newest book: Sightings and Secrets: UFOs, Eyewitness Testimonies, and How Christians Can Make Sense of the Unknown:  https://a.co/d/0eD0cGtz 

Support The Bible (Unmuted) via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheBibleUnmuted

Matthew's blog: https://matthewhalsted.substack.com

Don't forget to subscribe to The Bible (Unmuted)!

Matt chat with Dr. Joel Muddamalle about his latest book, The Unseen Battle: Spiritual Warfare, the Three Rebellions, and Christ's Victory Over Dark Powers. Their conversation centers around topics such as spiritual warfare, demonization, physical healing, and cessationism. It covers a lot of ground, so buckle up!

About Joel: https://www.muddamalle.com/

Joel’s book: The Unseen Battle

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Pre-order Matt’s newest book: Sightings and Secrets: UFOs, Eyewitness Testimonies, and How Christians Can Make Sense of the Unknown:  https://a.co/d/0eD0cGtz 

Support The Bible (Unmuted) via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheBibleUnmuted

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Part 2 of 2
In this two-part series, Matt talks with Dr. Louis Markos about C. S. Lewis, his conversion to Christianity, and how his friend, J.R.R. Tolkien, influenced his decision to become a believer in Christ. By way of conversation with Tolkien, Lewis came to the conclusion that Christianity was myth that was true. This realization helped Lewis not only make sense of the stories of the past (and the core human longing), but it also had a profound effect upon the books and stories he would go on to write himself. Markos also takes listeners for a deep dive into Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Silmarillion. He shows how they reflect Tolkien's Christian faith and highlights classical virtues.

Visit Louis Markos' Amazon Page: link here

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Pre-order Matt’s newest book: Sightings and Secrets: ⁠UFOs, Eyewitness Testimonies, and How Christians Can Make Sense of the Unknown⁠

Support The Bible (Unmuted) via Patreon: ⁠www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠

Matthew's blog: ⁠www.matthewhalsted.substack.com⁠

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