World Upside Down

Indianapolis Theological Seminary
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Welcome to World Upside Down, the official podcast of Indianapolis Theological Seminary, where we engage in deep theological discussions on ”load-bearing” doctrines of the Christian faith. Each episode delves into a key Scriptural topic from a unique perspective, providing valuable insights for current and future ministry leaders.

  1. ١٤ أبريل

    How Creation Informs Liturgy | Dr. Mike Farley | S2E12

    What if Sunday morning worship is doing more to shape you than you realize? In this season 2 finale of World Upside Down, Dr. Mike Farley joins us to explore why the doctrine of creation is an often missing foundation in our Sunday liturgies. Interested in going deeper? Learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how you can take your next step toward robust theological education: https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info

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  2. ٣١ مارس

    What Beauty Teaches Us About God | S2E11

    Sunsets didn’t have to be stunning. Landscapes didn’t have to move us. So what does the beauty of creation reveal about the Creator—and about us as his image-bearers? In this episode of World Upside Down, we sit down with pastor and author Russ Ramsey to explore how the Christian doctrine of creation shapes our understanding of beauty and art. Interested in going deeper? Learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how you can take your next step toward robust theological education: https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info

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  3. ١٧ مارس

    Why Your Words and Body Matter | Dr. Kris Holroyd | S2E10

    Speaking words is a powerful, intimate, and deeply human thing to do. How does the story of creation inform this claim? Dr. Kris Holroyd guides us through the creation narrative, speech act theory, its implications for life and ministry, along with practical guidelines for Sabbath rest and recovery for our physical bodies in a busy world.  Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 00:37 – Is Creation Relevant for Ministry? 01:40 – God's First "Speech Act" Informs Life 05:54 – The Purpose & Power of Preaching 10:03 – Importance of "Word Ministry" 18:10 – Stewarding our Speech 19:51 – Speaking for the Creation 25:56 – Speech + Matter = The Lord's Supper  30:16 – Sabbath as Resistance, Rest, and Renewal 47:07 – How to Sabbath as a Pastor 50:26 – Spiritual Prayers for the Physical Body Interested in going deeper? Learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how you can take your next step toward robust theological education: https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info

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  4. ٣ مارس

    The Danger of Forgetting our Humanity | Dr. David Schrock | S2E9

    How does God define our reality? What's the right way to live in his world? Dr. David Schrock helps us restore our sense of reality, ethics, and what it means to be human. Timestamps: 00:00 — New Book: "The Business of Is-Ness" 01:10 — Confusion About Creation 03:49 — The Creator & The Purpose of His Cosmos 05:18 — Remembering Sexed Differences 13:29 — Remembering Our Dependence and Neediness 15:26 — Remembering Our Spatial Limits in a Technological Age 19:06 — Dangers of Denying Our Humanness (Transhumanism & AI) 24:06 — How to "Humanize" Ourselves Again 27:02 — Thinking Biblically About Culture & Politics 30:08 — The Need to Recover Creation Theology 34:41 — Spiritual Disciplines for Recovering Our Humanity 46:52 — How to Age Well (Advice for Young & Old) 50:10 — Closing: Schrock's New Book Interested in going deeper? Learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how you can take your next step toward robust theological education: https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info #DoctrineOfCreation #ChristianDiscipleship #Theology #Ontology #Embodiment #TheologyOfTheBody #Marriage #AIethics #Transhumanism #Sabbath #SpiritualDisciplines

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  5. ١٤ فبراير

    How the Gospel Shapes Race, Culture & Identity | Gus Pritchard | S2E8

    How does Scripture invite us to think about the categories of race, culture, ethnicity and identity? In this episode of World Upside Down, Pastor Gus Pritchard reflects on growing up in apartheid South Africa and argues that cultural identity is indeed creational, yet not fixed, and that the ultimate identity of Christians is found in their union with Jesus Christ. Timestamps: 00:00 — Opening & Aim (Race, Ethnicity, Culture, Identity) 02:05 — Apartheid Memories & Guarded Boundaries 12:02 — Adoption Training That Re-inscribes Segregation 15:01 — Define “Culture” & “Cultural Identity” (Language & Religion) 18:06 — Scriptural Drivers (Gen 2; Gen 10–11) 26:55 — Thesis: Cultural Identity Is Malleable 28:03 — Scriptural Examples: Ruth & Joseph 35:34 — 1 Cor 9 — “Becoming As…” for Mission 41:12 — Revelation 7 — Unity with Real Diversity 51:10 — Culture-Sharing vs. “Cultural Appropriation” 59:00 — What Counts as Cross-Cultural Marriage 1:16:24 — Union with Christ — Holding Identity Loosely Interested in going deeper? Learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how you can take your next step toward robust theological education: https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info #CulturalIdentity #BiblicalTheology #RaceAndEthnicity #DoctrineOfCreation #UnionWithChrist #CrossCultural #Missions #Adoption #Marriage #ChurchUnity

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  6. ٢٨ يناير

    How Creation Informs Modern Life | Dr. Christopher Watkin | S2E7

    What does it really mean to be made in God’s image? Dr. Christopher Watkin unpacks this alongside the cultural mandate to show how Genesis 1 grounds our everyday life. Timestamps 00:00 — Opening & Big Questions (image of God, creation mandate) 00:50 — Guest Intro: Dr. Christopher Watkin 01:07 — “Cultural” vs “Creation” Mandate (why both terms work) 01:44 — “Thinking Through” Creation: Three Senses 03:33 — God Creates by Speaking: Truth, Power, Relationship 06:04 — Not Solipsistic: Trinity & a Relational Reality 08:03 — Love vs Power: Why the Trinity Changes Everything 12:03 — God Lacks Nothing: Creation as Gift, Not Need 15:19 — Church as Participation: Word, New Creation, Liturgy 17:48 — Diagonalization: A Biblical Path Beyond False Binaries 24:37 — Example: Image of God (humbling and dignifying) 25:19 — Method Hints: 1 Corinthians 1; Prodigal’s Two Brothers 29:47 — Politics & Camps: Commit Without Being Captured 33:36 — Truth → Strategy → Tactics (don’t reverse-engineer truth) 35:14 — Creation Before Fall: The Measure for Cultural Critique 42:02 — 1 Corinthians 15: Labor in the Lord Is Not in Vain 45:53 — Why French Philosophy Helped (reading from the “inside”) 54:03 — Sabbath: Humane Limits & Witness in a 24/7 Culture 57:41 — Work Without Idolatry; Good Work vs. Destructive Work 59:01 — “Communion Before Commission”: Identity Then Activity 1:00:08 — Fill and Subdue: Home & Public, Manual & Intellectual 1:05:05 — Closing & Giveaway Note Interested in going deeper? Learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how you can take your next step toward robust theological education: https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info   Enter for a chance to win a copy of Dr. Watkin's book, "Thinking Through Creation: Genesis 1 and 2 as Tools of Cultural Critique": https://forms.gle/64orBgPu4Zj483ox8 #ImagoDei #CreationMandate #BiblicalTheology #Trinity #Sabbath #Vocation #Culture #Apologetics #Genesis #BiblicalCriticalTheory #Discipleship #Church #Philosophy #NewCreation

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  7. ١٤ يناير

    What Does "Redemption" Mean? | Dr. T. Desmond Alexander | S2E6

    Is redemption just forgiveness, or far more? Dr. T. Desmond Alexander traces the Exodus Passover pattern, showing how it restores access to God’s presence and anticipates Christ. Along the way, he explains why redemption includes the renewal of creation—fueling real Christian hope. Timestamps 00:00 — Opening & Guest Intro 01:12 — Exodus: From Oppression to God’s Presence (Tabernacle's Goal) 03:02 — What is a Priest? 04:43 — Firstborn & Levites as Substitutes (Exod 13; Num 3, 8) 08:01 — Passover Pattern: Ransom, Purification, Consecration 14:05 — Jesus as the Passover Lamb (John, Revelation) 20:05 — “Royal Priesthood”: Access Now, Glory Not Yet (1 Pet 2) 24:02 — Justification as Ransom (“Redeem” Verbs: ga’al & pādâ) 26:34 — Beyond Verdict: Cleansed & Made Holy 29:03 — Biblical Theology vs. Systematic Theology 36:07 — Advice to Pastors: Keeping Christ Central 39:04 — Redemption of Creation (Isaiah; Rev 21–22) 46:10 — Beginning of New Creation in Christ 49:15 — Pastors: Model Reading Scripture; Teach the Big Story 52:05 — Wrap Up Interested in going deeper? Learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how you can take your next step toward robust theological education: https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info Enter for a chance to win a copy of Dr. Alexander's book, From Eden to the New Jerusalem: An Introduction to Biblical Theology: https://forms.gle/64orBgPu4Zj483ox8 #BiblicalTheology #Redemption #Passover #Exodus #Jesus #NewCreation #KingdomOfGod #BibleStudy #Theology #Christianity #Gospel #Seminary

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    The Story of All Stories (A Lecture Episode)

    For Christmas, we're pressing pause on our regular World Upside Down programming. In this special episode, Dr. P delivers a sweeping, 40,000-foot overview of the Bible’s grand storyline—from creation and fall, through promise and exile, to fulfillment in Christ. Rather than focusing on a single text or theme, this message traces the coherence of Scripture itself: one unfolding story centered on God’s presence, God’s promises, and God’s King. Though not originally delivered on Christmas, this message is especially fitting for the season. Christmas is most glorious when seen within the larger biblical narrative—the long-awaited arrival of the Seed of the woman, the Son of David, and the true restoration of humanity to the presence of God. If you’ve ever wondered how the whole Bible fits together—or how your own story fits within God’s—this lecture offers clarity, depth, and hope. Interested in going deeper? Learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and take your next step toward robust theological education: https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info

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Welcome to World Upside Down, the official podcast of Indianapolis Theological Seminary, where we engage in deep theological discussions on ”load-bearing” doctrines of the Christian faith. Each episode delves into a key Scriptural topic from a unique perspective, providing valuable insights for current and future ministry leaders.

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