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In the light of the compelling interpretations discussed previously, we continue to ask whether we should view both Esther and Mordecai as heroes or compromisers. It is clear that the answer is not that straightforward, yet, we do not simply want to fall into a simple "neither nor/ either or" answer. In this episode, we try to bring out the third voice which may just be a more satisfying answer for all of us. Tune in and be blessed...

In this episode, we discuss Esther 2:1-17 where we propose an alternative way of reading the book which challenge the traditional, hagiographic reading of Mordecai and Esther. Tune in and be blessed!

Timestamps:
00:00-05:26---Recap
05:26-08:02---The big issue in chapter 2
08:02-14:12---  Absurdity of the king reemphasized (Est.2:1-4)
14:12-19:00---   Mordecai scrutinized (Est.2:5-6)
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In this episode, we dive into Esther 1:10-21 where the Bible reveals to us the foolishness and absurdity with regards to Xerxes and his grand celebration, yet, it is not just Xerxes that the Bible wants to uncover. Tune in and find out what else are being revealed in this chapter! 

Timestamps:
00:00-1:40 ---  Recap
01:40-06:30 ---Humiliation of King Xerxes
06:30-11:23 ---  Absurdity of the King and H...

We are excited to start our new series "Let's Read The Book of Esther"! In this short first episode, we discuss the uniqueness of this book and how its relevancy to our current spiritual situation. Then, we close it off with a short discussion of the first few verses of this book. Hope all of you can be blessed by this episode and series. 

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00:00-02:29 ---Intro

02:29-12:48   ---Why the book of Esther?

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Hi PDT Podcast listeners, it has been quite some time that we have last uploaded an episode but we are glad to say that we may be quiet but not gone. In this special episode, we asked pastor Heru to share his experience and thoughts about his visit to Sarang Church in Korea where he had joined a 2 weeks seminar regarding church discipleship. Sarang church is a church that had grown to about 60,000 members, mainly through their cohe...

Continuing our discussions from the previous episode, we immediately go into the problem of hobbies as idolatry before going into the details of whether or not it is wrong for a Christian to have "fun". Finally we finish our discussions with the ways we can set our boundaries and limits when it comes to hobbies and also answering some of the questions raised to us by the live listeners. Tune in and be blessed.

This sessio...

We are very delighted to have pastor Eko Aria to join our discussion of the creation story! In this episode, he will share his thoughts on temple theology, a topic which he has invested much study into; however, unlike the trajectory of our discussions, he will try to speak of the negative reception of the temple, specifically Jesus' own critique of the temple in the New Testament. It has a been a beneficial and fun time recording ...

We are reaching closer and closer to the end of the series and we hope it has been a profitable and blessed journey for all listeners. In this episode, we add a few couple remarks with regards to all the things we learn from Walton's way of reading Genesis and the Torah: How do we, then, read the Bible? How does the Bible truly teach us wisdom? What do we mean when we say that the Bible is a model? Tune in and be blessed.

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In this episode, we pick up from where left off previously by discussing the constructive implication of understanding the Creation story in its function. Rather than just engaging in the Creation story, we borrow Walton's thoughts on the Torah to help us in laying a general constructive principle. More specifically, we will discuss on the nature of the Torah and to understand it from the perspective of an instruction rather than a...

In this episode, we try to sort out the implications that Walton's perspective on creation carries. It is highly important that our discussions on Creation are merely not just talks but truly has an impact on our Christian life. We will begin, first, with how these discussions deconstruct some of the current Christian stigma before going into some constructive perspective next episode. Tune in and be blessed. 

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In this episode, we discuss the creation of man from the paradigm of material and function. What do these readings tell us about the nature of man as God's image and likeness? Tune in and be blessed. 

Timestamps:

00:38- 01:10--- Intro
01:10- 12:22--- Material perspective of man
12:37- 24:36--- Functional perspective of man
24:50- 38:21--- Application of man as angled-mirror
38:36- End ---  Implicatio...

In this episode, we continue our discussions the creation account, specifically from day 4 to the creation of animals. First, we explain how as one unified structure, the creation account of day 4 to 6 basically portrays the same underlying message as the ones before. Next, we try to put these accounts into a current perspective. Tune in and be blessed. 

Timestamps:

00:00-06:49--- Intro
06:49-09:49--- Day 4
09:49-13:35...

In this episode, we give our final remarks on our discussions of Day 1 to 3. 

Timestamps:

00:00-05:05- Introduction and update on pastor Jethro's health after his bile operation

05:05- 18:15- Significance of ANE background and functional perspective in understanding the Creation account

18:31-24:53- Reason through function

25:08- 29:30- Why Corona virus or sufferings for the matter of fact?

29:45- 35:50- Implication (1): Natur...

In this episode, we continue our discussion regarding the creation account in Genesis. We start by addressing the concern of some that reading the Bible in its commonality with other ANE stories actually sheds the Bible of its distinctiveness. Then, we dive into the text of Genesis to show that its purpose was not material but functional; in other words, the creation account wants to portray a home and not just merely a house. Tune...