More Christ

Marcas Ó Conghaile Muirthemne
  • 4.8 (8)
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Welcome to More Christ. I hope to share the good, the true, and the beautiful with the help of guests from around the world, and from an array of fields.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 157: Dr Gerrit Dawson: Christ’s Incarnation, Descent into Hell, and Ascension to Heaven

    Why did Jesus descend into hell? What does His ascension mean for us today? And how does His incarnation shape our understanding of God and our own humanity? In this episode of More Christ, I’m delighted to be joined by theologian, pastor, and author Gerrit Dawson to explore Christ’s incarnation, descent into hell, and ascension to heaven. Together, we consider these great mysteries of the Christian faith and their significance for our salvation, worship, and daily life. What does it mean that the Son of God truly shares our humanity? How should we understand the Apostles’ Creed’s declaration that “He descended into hell”? And why does it matter that our risen and ascended Lord remains human? At the heart of our conversation is Jesus Christ Himself: the Son who became flesh, entered the depths of death, and ascended to the Father. I hope this conversation helps you see more clearly the hope and glory of what He has accomplished for us. EXPLORE GERRIT’S WORK Books published by Bloomsbury:https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/author/gerrit-dawson/ His wider book list on Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/165496.Gerrit_Scott_Dawson YOU’RE INCLUDED - GRACE COMMUNION INTERNATIONAL Explore the interview series:https://www.gci.org/videos/youre-included/ Gerrit Dawson - Jesus Is Still a Human:https://learn.gcs.edu/mod/page/view.php?id=4336 Gerrit Dawson - The Eternal Incarnation:https://learn.gcs.edu/mod/page/view.php?id=4338 Subscribe to More Christ for more conversations exploring Christian faith, theology, and the true, the good, and the beautiful. #MoreChrist #GerritDawson #JesusChrist #Incarnation #Ascension #ChristianTheology

  2. Sep 26

    Episode 156: Dr Valentin Gerlier: William Shakespeare, William Blake, God, and the Grace of Words

    What if poetry and imagination help us see the world more truthfully?In this episode of More Christ, I’m joined by the delightful Dr Valentin Gerlier, a scholar, musician and author of Shakespeare and the Grace of Words. We explore the relationship between language, beauty, faith and the imagination, and ask how literature can awaken us to the depth and wonder of God’s creation.Valentin’s work brings Shakespeare into conversation with Christian theology and invites us to attend more carefully to the words we use and the world we inhabit. I hope this conversation encourages you to look again at what is true, good and beautiful.Valentin’s book: https://www.routledge.com/Shakespeare-and-the-Grace-of-Words-Language-Theology-Metaphysics/Gerlier/p/book/9781032121413If you enjoy the conversation, please subscribe to More Christ and share it with someone who might appreciate it.

  3. Sep 11

    Episode 155: Howard Snyder: The Radical John Wesley, Real Community, and Creation Care

    In this conversation, I speak with theologian, missionary and author Howard A. Snyder about the radical vision of John Wesley and what it might mean for the Church today. We explore Wesley as more than the respectable founder of a denomination. His movement brought people into small, disciplined communities where they could grow in holiness, care for one another and participate actively in God’s mission. Howard explains why genuine Christian community requires more than attending a weekly service, how the early Methodist societies and class meetings helped ordinary people become disciples, and why the Church must recover its identity as a visible community of the Kingdom of God. We also discuss creation care and Howard’s conviction that salvation is not simply about rescuing human souls from the earth. In Christ, God is reconciling and healing the whole creation - people, communities and the land itself. Howard A. Snyder is a former Professor of the History and Theology of Mission at Asbury Theological Seminary and Professor of Wesley Studies at Tyndale Seminary. His many books include The Radical Wesley, The Community of the King, The Problem of Wineskins, Salvation Means Creation Healed and, most recently, Consider the Lilies: How Jesus Saves People and the Land. RESOURCES Read Consider the Lilies free through Asbury Theological Seminary:https://place.asburyseminary.edu/academicbooks/53/ The Radical Wesley: The Patterns and Practices of a Movement Maker:https://my.seedbed.com/product/the-radical-wesley-by-howard-snyder/ Salvation Means Creation Healed:https://wipfandstock.com/9781608998883/salvation-means-creation-healed/ Howard Snyder’s articles at Seedbed:https://seedbed.com/author/howardsnyder/ Howard’s profile and selected publications at the Manchester Wesley Research Centre:https://www.mwrc.ac.uk/howard-snyder If you enjoy the conversation, please like the video, subscribe to the channel and share it with someone interested in Wesley, Christian community or the renewal of creation. #JohnWesley #Methodism #HowardSnyder #CreationCare #ChristianCommunity #Wesleyan #ChurchRenewal

  4. Aug 15

    Episode 154: Ryan Barnett: The Surprising Story of the Global Methodist Church: Growth and Holiness

    The Global Methodist Church is one of the fastest-growing movements in contemporary Christianity. But where did it come from, what does it believe, and why are so many churches and Christians joining it? In this conversation, I sit down with Ryan Barnett to explore the remarkable story behind the Global Methodist Church, its commitment to Scriptural holiness, and its vision for making disciples in the twenty-first century. We discuss: The origins of the Global Methodist ChurchWhy thousands of churches have joined the movementJohn Wesley's vision of Scriptural holinessEvangelism, discipleship, and church plantingWhat faithful Methodist renewal looks like todayChallenges and opportunities for the future of global MethodismWhether you're a Methodist, interested in church history, or simply passionate about Christian renewal, I hope this conversation encourages you. Find out more about the Global Methodist Church: https://www.globalmethodist.org/ Learn more about Ryan Barnett: https://truettseminary.baylor.edu/person/ryan-barnett If you enjoyed this conversation, please consider: 👍 Like the video 💬 Leave a comment with your thoughts 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations exploring Christianity, theology, culture, and the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.

  5. Aug 1

    Episode 153: Winfield Bevins - Will Beauty Save the World? Art, God, and Ancient Future Worship

    Will Beauty Save the World? Can beauty lead us to God? Has the modern Church forgotten the formative power of art, architecture, music, story, and worship? And what might an ancient-future vision of Christianity offer a culture hungry for meaning? In this episode of More Christ, I sit down with Dr Winfield Bevins - theologian, author, artist, and founder of Creo Arts - to explore the relationship between beauty, truth, goodness, and the Christian life. Drawing on his latest book, How Beauty Will Save the World, Winfield argues that beauty is not an optional extra but an essential part of Christian witness. Together we discuss the role of the arts in evangelism and discipleship, recovering historic liturgy and ancient-future worship, the vocation of Christian artists, C.S. Lewis, the imagination, and why beauty still has the power to awaken people to God. I hope this conversation encourages you to see beauty not simply as decoration, but as something that points beyond itself to Christ. Find Winfield Bevins: Website: https://winfieldbevins.com Books: https://winfieldbevins.com/books Creo Arts: https://creoarts.org Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/winfieldbevins Recommended books: How Beauty Will Save the World Liturgical Mission Ever Ancient, Ever New Simply Anglican Marks of a Movement If you enjoyed this conversation, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who might find it helpful. It really helps More Christ reach more people. Thank you for watching and listening. #MoreChrist #WinfieldBevins #Beauty #ChristianArt #Theology #AncientFuture #Liturgy #Worship #FaithAndCulture #ChristianPodcast #CSLewis

  6. Jul 25

    Episode 152: Amanda Carmody: Who is John Moriarty and Why Does He Matter?

    John Moriarty remains one of Ireland's most original and thought-provoking voices. Poet, philosopher, storyteller and mystic, his work brings together Christianity, Celtic tradition, mythology, literature and the natural world in a way that continues to inspire readers across the world. In this conversation, I am joined by Amanda Carmody, John's niece and Chairperson of the John Moriarty Institute for Ecology and Spirituality. We explore who John Moriarty was, why his work matters today, and where to begin if you're new to his writing. Resources John Moriarty Institutehttps://www.johnmoriarty.ie/ John Moriarty Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/152718876973182 John Moriarty books (Lilliput Press)https://www.lilliputpress.ie/collections/john-moriarty John Moriarty: Grounded in Story (edited by Amanda Carmody & Mary McGillicuddy)https://www.lilliputpress.ie/products/john-moriarty-grounded-in-story John Moriarty books on Amazon UKhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=John+Moriarty+books If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who would appreciate discovering the work of John Moriarty.

  7. May 29

    Episode 151: Paul Vander Klay and Heather Pollington: Finding God in Nature and Culture, the Saints, and More

    I spoke recently with Paul Vander Klay and Heather Pollington, exploring some of the themes that will be at the heart of our upcoming gathering in Kildare: Christian art, the role of nature in the Christian life, the saints, pilgrimage, imagination, beauty, and the recovery of a sacramental vision of the world. We discuss how Christians can engage the natural world without idolising it, why the saints still matter today, and how art, story, and place can help awaken us to the presence of God. If these themes resonate with you, we'd love to have you join us in Kildare on Saturday 27th June for Finding God in Nature and Culture. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/finding-god-in-nature-and-culture-tickets-1988447493982 The gathering will feature talks, music, storytelling, prayer, and pilgrimage, with contributions from Paul Vander Klay, Heather Pollington, Fr. Conor McDonough, and others. More Christ exists to help people encounter the true, the good, and the beautiful in Jesus Christ. #MoreChrist #PaulVanderKlay #HeatherPollington #ChristianArt #Christianity #FaithAndCulture #Pilgrimage #StBrigid #Kildare #NatureAndCulture #Ireland #Beauty #Imagination #JesusChrist

  8. May 28

    Episode 150: Dr Gary M. Burge: The Hidden Truth About Israel, Dispensationalism, and Jesus Christ

    Today on More Christ, I’m joined by Gary M. Burge for a wide-ranging and deeply important conversation about Israel, Palestine, dispensationalism, biblical interpretation, and the centrality of Jesus Christ in the Christian faith.Gary Burge is a New Testament scholar, theologian, and former professor at Calvin Theological Seminary. He is especially known for his work on the Gospel of John, the Holy Land, Christian Zionism, and the relationship between biblical theology and modern geopolitics.In this episode, we discuss:• The rise and influence of dispensationalism in the modern church• The Scofield Bible and its long-term impact on evangelical Christianity• The theological roots of Christian Zionism• Israel, Palestine, and the modern conflict in Gaza• What many Christians have and have not been told about the Holy Land• The significance of Jesus Christ in relation to land, temple, and covenant• Palestinian Christians and the often-forgotten Christian presence in the region• Whether modern political Israel should be directly equated with biblical Israel• The importance of reading Scripture carefully, historically, and ChristologicallyGary Burge’s work seeks to challenge simplistic narratives while calling Christians back to Scripture, historical awareness, and the lordship of Christ above political ideology.Learn more about Gary Burge and his work:Official Website: https://garyburge.org/

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  • Creator
    Marcas Ó Conghaile Muirthemne
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    160
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    Clean
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    © Marcas Ó Conghaile Muirthemne
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