Unpacked with Skyler

Skyler Elmer
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The Unpacked Podcast is a podcast devoted to unpacking faith, life, and leadership with Skyler Elmer. The goal is simplify big ideas for greater impact in everyday people. Feel free to connect with me by email at Skyler.ccl@gmail.com

  1. 11/17/2023

    Into the Heart of Romans with N.T. Wright

    In this episode Skyler interview Dr. Tom Wright on his newly published book Into The heart of Romans: A Deep Dive Into Paul’s Greatest Letter. Dr. Wright brings his fresh perspective from over 50 years of studying the letter of Romans in this book. He is the former Bishop of Durham and has taught at various schools such as Oxford, Cambridge, and McGill University. Currently Dr. Wright is the research professor emeritus of New Testament and Early Christianity at at St Mary’s college and Senior research fellow at Wycliffe Hall at Oxford.    NOTES: Into the Heart of Romans, book Romans 8 N.T. Wright website: www.ntwrightonline.org  and www.ntwrightpage.com/ www.zondervanacademic.com/

    51 min

  2. 10/18/2023

    Nobody’s Mother with Dr. Sandra Glahn

    In this episode Skyler interview Dr. Sandra Glahn on her newly released book Nobody's Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament. Dr. Glahn brings her Biblical expertise and person experience to shed light on a misunderstood background and interpretation to what Paul means when he says, "women will be saved through childbearing" (1 Timothy 2:15). Dr. Glahn is professor of media arts and worship at Dallas Theological Seminary where she focuses a lot of her time teaching about first-century backgrounds.    NOTES: 1 Timothy 2 For 20% off (and free shipping) on Sandra's book click THIS LINK and type in the promo code IVPPOD20 at checkout. Sandra's Website: aspire2.com Twitter: @sandraglahn, @ivpress, @ivpacademic Dallas Theological Seminary

    50 min

  3. 06/06/2023

    Myths and Mistakes in the Bible Manuscripts with Peter Gurry

    In this episode Skyler interviews Peter Gurry on the ancient Bible manuscripts, common myths, objections, and the science behind the Greek New Testament used in our English Bibles. Peter serves as the Associate Professor of New Testament at Phoenix Seminary and the Director of the Text and Canon Institute. He holds a Ph.d from the University of Cambridge and is leading expert in the field of textual criticism.  Notes: Phoenix Seminary Text and Canon Institute * Two Reasons There Are Variants in Our Copies of the Bible (article) Scribes and Scripture: The amazing story of how we got our Bible (book) Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism (book)

    56 min

  4. 05/04/2022

    The Anatomy of Deconversion with John Marriott

    In this episode Skyler interviews John Marriott on the Christian deconversion. John serves on the research staff at the Center for Christian Thought at Biola University, and adjunct professor in the department of philosophy. John's dissertation focused on deconversion from Christianity to atheism making him a leading voice in the area of understanding deconversion and a helpful resource to pastors, parents, and churches in today's world.  Notes: The Anatomy of Deconversion John Marriott website

    1h 2m

  5. 12/30/2021

    A Better Conversations with Latter-Day Saints with David Rowe

    In this episode Skyler interviews David L. Rowe on the Latter-Day Saints and how Christians can have better conversations with them. David served as professor and  dean of spiritual life at Salt Lake Theological Seminary, before transitioning to the dean of facilitators at The Vine Institute. In this interview David shares his wealth of knowledge and heart for the Latter-Day Saints.  Notes: I Love Mormons: A New Way to Share Christ with Latter-Day Saints The Vine Institute

    48 min

  6. 11/04/2021

    Disciple Making and Discovery Groups with John King

    In this episode Skyler interview Disciple-Making coach John King about the global movement of disciple-making and it's roots with the Discovery Bible Study.  John transition from pastoral ministry into disciple-making coach shortly after a conversation with David Watson about their disciple making efforts that resulted in over 100,000 churches planted in 167 nations. This led John to ask the simple question: “Why not in Murfreesboro? Why not in Tennessee?” In this interview John gives us the challenge to ask the same question of where we live: "Why not in ..."  Links Email: johnkennethking@gmail.com Twitter: @johnkking John's Blog Dmmcoach Final Command Ministries Renew

    52 min

  7. 09/01/2021

    7 Things I Wish Christians Knew About the Bible with Michael Bird

    In this episode Skyler interview Biblical scholar and Anglican priest Michael Bird about his most recent book, Seven things I Wish Christians Knew About the Bible.  Michael is the Academic Dean and Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia.  He has authored a number of books including one with N.T. Wright called the New Testament in its World. In this interview Michael shares his heart and hopes for giving Christians an mature view of the Bible in a readable format.  Links Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew About the Bible Newsletter Twitter @mbird12 Ridley College

    36 min

  8. 08/05/2021

    Cruciformity with Dr. Michael Gorman

    In this episode Skyler interview New Testament scholar Michael Gorman about the Apostle Paul's vision for the spirituality of the Cross from his rerelease of his book Cruciformity: Paul's Narrative Spirituality of the Cross. Michael is the Raymond E. Brown Chair in Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary Seminary and University and a specialist in the theology and spirituality of the apostle Paul, the Gospel of John, the book of Revelation, and the missional interpretation of Scripture. Quote:  "Cruciformity is the all-encompassing, integrating narrative reality of Paul’s life and thought, expressed and experienced in every human dimension of his being, bringing together the diverse and potentially divergent aspects of that existence." (p. 371) Links Michael Gorman Cruciformity: Paul’s Narrative Spirituality of the Cross, 20th Anniversary Edition

    40 min
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The Unpacked Podcast is a podcast devoted to unpacking faith, life, and leadership with Skyler Elmer. The goal is simplify big ideas for greater impact in everyday people. Feel free to connect with me by email at Skyler.ccl@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Skyler Elmer
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2022 Unpacked with Skyler
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