Orthodocs.faith John Harman and Ron Bentley
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John Harman and Ron Bentley attempt to put their PhDs to use so that interpretation of scripture and Christian Theology make sense.
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Faith and Reason, Pt. 5: Modern Conundrums
John and Ron conclude their series on Faith and Reason with this episode. In a wide ranging discussion, they cover everything from Galileo’s discoveries to modern biblical criticism.
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Bible Survey, Part 1: From the Beginning (Encore)
As we enter the summer of 2024, John and Ron are wrapping up a series on Faith and Reason. They will finish that series in the next release. Through the summer they plan to release a series of episodes called The Old Testament in the New. They will examine places where [...]
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Faith and Reason, Pt. 4: Pascal
What does it mean to “bet on God”?! That’s the question as John and Ron read through portions of the classic argument called “Pascal’s Wager.” They introduce Pascal himself, and they tease out what he was trying to say.
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Faith and Reason, Pt. 3: Anselm
In this episode, John and Ron turn their attention to Anselm, a medieval archbishop of Canterbury. They walk through Anselm’s “ontological proof” for the existence of God—and then argue the proof isn’t really what mattered to Anselm!
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Faith and Reason, Pt. 2: Irenaeus
This is the second episode in the Faith and Reason series, and John and Ron consider an ancient figure named Irenaeus. Irenaeus argued that Christian faith is far more reasonable than alternatives being offered by the Gnostics. Did you ever wonder when Christians started calling the New Testament “scripture”? What was [...]
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Resurrection: Essential to the Story
In this second of three episodes on 1 Corinthians 15, Ron and John continue the discussion of resurrection and why the hope of the Christian faith rests so heavily on it. How does the logic work? What should our response be? And what is the "big-picture" point of it all? We look at First Corinthians 15:12-34 for some answers.
Customer Reviews
The Bible Presented Clearly
John Harman and Ron Bentley do an excellent job of communicating the biblical story in a way that any Christian—layperson, pastor, or seminary student—can grasp and crave more. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite listens!
Thought-Provoking Discussion of the Bible
Dr. Harman and Dr. Bentley explore aspects of theology and tackle tough questions about scripture. A great listen, providing lots of food for thought!
Basic Christianity from Bible-believing Methodists!
Drs. Harman and Bentley do a great job going through the basics of a Christianity. “What you have seen and heard” begins the discussion and then it’s off to the race of faith! These are two smart dudes who have a strong faith in Christ and are eager to share from their mind and heart. Dive in!