The Bible in Context

Caleb Lewis and Nate Young
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Our goal is to explore the narratives of the Bible in light of their cultural and literary context. As we study the Bible, we want to get inside the mind of the author(s) to understand the intended meaning of scripture and how scripture informs our hope in Jesus.

  1. 5D AGO

    Ep 119: Eph 3:14-21 Knowing the Love of Christ

    In Paul’s famous prayer, he continues a thought from 14 verses earlier. How does this passage function in Paul’s larger purpose? How do we handle some of Paul’s elevated and confusing language? Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.com The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

  2. 12/18/2025

    Ep 118: Eph 3:1-13 The (Seemingly) Lowly Ambassador

    In Ephesians 3, Paul addresses the fact that he is a lowly person in the eyes of his culture, but he derives his authority and purpose from his commission from God. Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.com The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

  3. 12/11/2025

    Ep 117: Is God Outside of Time? With RT Mullins

    Many Christians have been introduced to one way to view God and time. The question of whether God is temporal or timeless has massive implications for the way God interacts with creation and his ability to be with his people. RT Mullins has spent much of his scholarly career exploring this very question. Be sure to check out his podcast (The Reluctant Theologian) and many publications. You can follow RT Mullins’ work here: https://www.rtmullins.com/publications Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.com The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

  4. 12/04/2025

    Ep 116: Is God Unchanging? With RT Mullins

    The doctrine of Divine Impassibility can raise fundamental questions about the way God interacts with us. Does God care about us? Can God react to the needs of his people? Theologian RT Mullins lends his expertise to give Biblically grounded answers. Be sure to check out his podcast (The Reluctant Theologian) and many publications. You can follow RT Mullins’ work here: https://www.rtmullins.com/publications Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.com The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

  5. 11/27/2025

    Ep 115: Eph 2:11-22 Grace and Kingdom Citizenship

    We have a tendency to spiritualize the language of Eph 2, but Paul has something very concrete in mind. Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.com The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

  6. 11/20/2025

    Ep 114: Eph 2:1-10 Loyalty to Israel and a Gift to Gentiles

    Paul reiterates his points from Ch 1, but with a new angle that sheds new light on his view of the Jew-Gentile relationship. Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.com The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

  7. 11/13/2025

    Ep 113: Eph 1:7-23 Redeemed by the Blood, Sealed by the Spirit

    This time, we look at the loaded phrases found throughout the first chapter in Ephesians, such as “redeemed by the blood,” “Sealed by the Spirit,” and “[Jesus] fills all in all.” Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.com The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

  8. 11/06/2025

    Ep 112: Eph 1:6 The Purpose of God's Glory

    God getting glory is a theme running throughout the Old Testament. God’s glory can only be understood in light of God’s purposes with Israel. Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.com The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

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Our goal is to explore the narratives of the Bible in light of their cultural and literary context. As we study the Bible, we want to get inside the mind of the author(s) to understand the intended meaning of scripture and how scripture informs our hope in Jesus.

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  • Creator
    Caleb Lewis and Nate Young
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Bible in Context

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