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Our current project is called "Jesus and Mission." Throughout the 23 episodes, we will examine the life and mission of Jesus within his geo-political time and place.]]>enHistoryCopyright Dr. Michael Brownhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3beb20ffaeaf242f04039d51ce0cc2cb.jpghttp://www.rethinkjcmission.orgWed, 24 Jun 2026 01:03:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownDr. Michael Browndr.mikebrown@rethinkjcmission.orgReThink Mission is a podcast released ever other week by historic Missiologist Dr. Michael Brown. In this podcast we discuss issues related to current American culture, Globalization, practical Theology, Religion, Christian Mission, Anthropology,...
Our current project is called "Jesus and Mission." Throughout the 23 episodes, we will examine the life and mission of Jesus within his geo-political time and place.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-23-the-fate-of-the-apostles--70853561
Episode 23: The Fate of the Apostles]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70853561Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:00:03 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...
Episode 23: The Fate of the Apostles]]>3185false374fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-22-the-early-message--70852340 
Episode 22: The Early Message]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70852340Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on... 
Episode 22: The Early Message]]>2595false373fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-21-messengers--70834734
Episode 21: Messengers]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70834734Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:03 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...
Episode 21: Messengers]]>3436false372fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-20-eat-and-drink--70833441
Episode 20: Eat and Drink]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70833441Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...
Episode 20: Eat and Drink]]>3092false371fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-19-christian-identity--70796532
Episode 19: Christian Identity]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70796532Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...
Episode 19: Christian Identity]]>3053false370fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-18-the-jump--70790184
Episode 18: The Jump]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70790184Tue, 26 May 2026 21:05:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...
Episode 18: The Jump]]>3979false369fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-17-antioch--70790169
Episode 17: Antioch]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70790169Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:03 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...
Episode 17: Antioch]]>2698false368fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-16-expanding-the-mission--70790152
Episode 16: Expanding the Mission]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70790152Tue, 12 May 2026 19:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...
Episode 16: Expanding the Mission]]>1977false367fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-15-social-justice--70790120Episode 15: Social Justice]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70790120Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:03 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...Episode 15: Social Justice]]>3127false366fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-14-the-way-part-2--70160033 
Episode 14: The Way]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70160033Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on... 
Episode 14: The Way]]>4006false365fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-13-creeds--70159932Episode 13: Creeds]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70159932Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:03 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...Episode 13: Creeds]]>2992false364fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-12-tactics-part2--70159876Episode 12: Tactics Part 2]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70159876Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...Episode 12: Tactics Part 2]]>2533false363fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-11-tactics-part1--70159669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70159669Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...4084false362fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-10-constants-in-context-part2--70159521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70159521Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...3655church,history,jesusfalse361fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-9-constants-in-context-part1--70159374Episode 9:  Constants in Context Part1.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70159374Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...Episode 9:  Constants in Context Part1.]]>3316church,history,jesusfalse360fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primative-christian-mission-episode-8-miracles--69962505Episode 8:  Miracles.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69962505Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:03 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...Episode 8:  Miracles.]]>2931false359fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primative-christian-mission-episode-7-the-synoptics--69952295Episode 7:  The Synoptics.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69952295Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...Episode 7:  The Synoptics.]]>3178christianity,church,primativefalse358fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-6-the-way--69709512Episode 6:  The Way.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69709512Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:11 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...Episode 6:  The Way.]]>2900false357fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-5-the-church--70259642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70259642Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...3545false356fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-episode-4-holy-spirit--69695018Episode 3:  The Holy Spirit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69695018Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...Episode 3:  The Holy Spirit]]>3696false355fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-the-assention--69694953Episode 3:  The Ascension of Jesus as King ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69694953Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...Episode 3:  The Ascension of Jesus as King ]]>3907false354fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-synoptics--69694694Episode 2:  A look at the Synoptic Gospels. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69694694Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:10 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...Episode 2:  A look at the Synoptic Gospels. ]]>2686false353fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primitive-christian-mission-community-and-history--69691982
Episode 1: The life in the Community of Faith and the role of history ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69691982Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:50:34 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRethink Mission is a historically grounded podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Brown that reexamines early Christianity by beginning with lived communities, shared memory, and received tradition rather than later institutions or isolated texts. Focusing on...
Episode 1: The life in the Community of Faith and the role of history ]]>3928false352fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-13-wrapping-up--57185041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57185041Sun, 07 Apr 2024 16:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this final episode of Identity we wrap up the discussion by presenting the ancient Christian concept of identity formation and what it looked like in the Early Church.2225false251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-review--57172329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57172329Sun, 24 Mar 2024 15:00:01 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this episode we review the major topics that were covered in the last 11 weeks. We push in on the social basis for our identities and recognize that our identities are not formed singularly but rather collectively.3093christian,church,fluid,gay,gender,lesbian,lgbtq,transgenderfalse250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-11-teleology--57170804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57170804Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:00:01 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this episode of Teleology we unpack the four causes by Aristotle and examine the role of final causality in our search for meaning. Briefly unpacking the scientific progress that resulted from ignoring final causes and focusing upon material,...3270death,god,life,meaning,purpose,sceintific,teleologyfalse249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-10-nationalism--57156603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57156603Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:00:01 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this episode we discuss the history of Nationalism and the idea of a nation state. What does it mean to be an American? What is an american? To whom should we be loyal? How should a government relate to its people?2772america,europe,history,narrative,nation,nationalism,nation-state,storyfalse248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-9-universal-humanism--57156587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57156587Sun, 11 Feb 2024 13:00:01 +0000Dr. Michael BrownUniversal Humanism is the idea that a person should be loyal to the human race. In this episode we uncover the complex history of different cultures and ideas that believe in Universal Humanism.3169culture,enlightenment,greece,history,humanism,roman,universalfalse247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-8-race-ethnicity-tribalism--57156456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57156456Sun, 04 Feb 2024 12:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownThis first of three episodes deals with Race, ethnicity and tribalism. In this episode we focus upon the history and impact of these ways of understanding ourselves in the world.2775false246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-7-poemic-vs-memetic-cultures--57156421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57156421Sun, 21 Jan 2024 11:00:01 +0000Dr. Michael BrownHow should people relate to the physical world? Should humans control the world and force it to conform to their expectations or should humans conform their expectations to the physical world? What does it mean to live in the world and use it resources?3228egypt,faith,indians,natural,roman,worldfalse245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-6-guilt-and-innocence-honor-and-shame-fear-and-power-part-2--57156386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57156386Sun, 07 Jan 2024 10:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn the secod of this two part episode we discuss the ethical paradigm of Fear and Power as way of navigating good and evil in the world. There are several methods cultures use to navigate the ethical problems in the world, Guilt Innocence, Honor and...3491childsacrifice,darkpowers,evil,fear,guilt,honor,innocence,power,shamefalse244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-5-guilt-and-innocence-honor-and-shame-fear-and-power-part-1--57156320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57156320Sun, 10 Dec 2023 09:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this two part episode we discuss the ethical paradigm of Guilt and Innocence and Honor and Shame as way of navigating good and evil. There are several methods cultures use to navigate the ethical problems in the world, Guilt Innocence, Honor and...3951ethical,guilt,honor,honorkillings,innocence,shamefalse243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-4-the-buffered-self-vs-the-porous-self--57891858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57891858Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this episode we discuss the Porous Self vs the Buffered Self. Building on ideas present in Charles Taylor's work on Secularism this episode discusses the different ways in which we find ourselves insulated from the problems of life and death by...3722buffered,family,porous,security,social,welfarefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-3-authentic-self--57156166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57156166Sun, 12 Nov 2023 07:00:03 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this episode we uncover the roots of our desire to be authentic. Authenticity is a halmark of many cultures today and we explore the consequences of this emphasis for the American context.3551authentic,authenticity,culture,desires,enlightenment,rousseaufalse241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-2-individualism--57156082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57156082Sun, 29 Oct 2023 06:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this Identity episode vwe discuss the topic of Individualism. How does individualism compare to other ways of bering in the world. Is Christianity only for individuals or can people with a more collective understanding serve God.3190christianity,church,descartes,dyadic,enlightenment,history,individualismfalse240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-1-plausibility--57156024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57156024Sun, 15 Oct 2023 04:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownStarting our second season we begin with our Identity series. In this series we discuss what it means to be a person in the 21st century. We will begin with the concept of Plausibility Structures.3668church,identity,jesus,mission,plausibility,rethinkfalse239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mission-ukraine-part-2--53838582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53838582Sun, 28 May 2023 06:00:01 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this second part Monica and Mike finish up the conversation about Ukraine. You can find more information about Mission: Ukraine at www.wished1.net. Thank you all for a great season we look forward to season two.2924christian,church,mission,russia,ukraine,war,wishedfalse138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mission-ukraine--53838645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53838645Sun, 14 May 2023 05:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this episode Monica and Mike begin a conversation about Ukraine. You can find more information about Mission: Ukraine at www.wished1.net. Feel free to contact us at dr.mikebrown@rethinkjcmission.org .3654church,mission,russia,ukraine,war,wishedfalse137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supernatural-6--53495085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53495085Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:51:44 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this final episode of Supernatural we close out the series talking with Pastor Brad Terhune. Mike Monica and Brad dance around the theme of Supernatural and close out the series with practical thoughts on what it all means.3636angels,demons,god,jesus,miracles,natural,supernaturalfalse128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supernatural-5--53354856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53354856Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this episode we interview Pastors David Kelly and Brian Burke in their ministry, Well Springs. We discuss how the ministry began and what it means in the developing new context.3450angels,demons,natural,possession,spirituality,supernatural,wellspringsfalse127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supernatural-4--53353178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53353178Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:20:01 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this episode we interview scholar Craig Keener and talk about some of his most recent work in Miracles. He relates multiple experiences and multiple accounts of what is happening all over the world in terms of Miracles.3686accounts,craig,evidence,history,keener,miracles,natural,supernaturalfalse127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supernatural-3--53353071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53353071Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this third episode of Supernatural, we relate multiple stores and experiences that connect to the so called supernatural world. We examine multiple sources and provide layers of understanding pointing out that some of the very arguments of the...2646atheist,creation,god,jesus,natural,power,secularism,supernatural,sustainingfalse126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supernatural-2--53352984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53352984Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this second episode of Supernatural we discuss the deep and complicated history of creation. We begin by talking about Augustines ideas of God's relationship to creating and sustaing creation. We also discuss Aquinas' conception of God's creating...3190aquinas,augustine,creation,dunns,enlightenment,power,scotusfalse125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supernatural-1--53352501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53352501Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownBuilding on the information shared in the previous series Jesus and Mission we broach the topic of what is Natural and what is Supernatural. We set the stage for the six episode series by looking at different ideas involved in this topic. We talk...3318atheist,christianity,creation,god,natural,supernatualfalse123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk23-final-bonus-7--53170719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53170719Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this final episode about Jesus and Mission Monica and Mike discuss the revolt in 74 AD with a Guest.3496christianity,jesus,jewish,judaism.,revoltfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk22-revolt-prt2--51742698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51742698Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this final episode of Jesus and Mission we examine the last days of the Jewish nation in 74 A.D. the revolt in 66 A.D. culminates in the disastrous out come of the destruction of the Temple and the nation of Israel.2980christ.,christianity,history,jewish,mission,revolt,roman,templefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk21-revolt-prt1--51742202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51742202Mon, 13 Feb 2023 02:00:01 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this two part episode we discuss the revolt culminating in the destruction of the temple in 70 AD. In the first part we discuss how the revolt occurred and the Battle of Beth Horon.2609beth_horon,christianity,jewish,revolt,romefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk20-sacrifice-or-murder--51655235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51655235Mon, 30 Jan 2023 01:00:01 +0000Dr. Michael BrownThis episode discusses Jesus crucifixion and how it became understood as a sacrifice. This episode discusses Jesus death.2794christianity,crucifixion,death,jesus,mission,sacrificefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk19-jesus-political-life-and-death--50984794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50984794Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownJesus’ Political Life and Death. We discuss the complex relationship Jesus had with rulers and authorities and why it was necessary for him to die.3416ancient,crucifixion,history,jesus,jewish,mission,politics,romanfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk18-bringing-the-nations-back-to-god--50835174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50835174Sun, 01 Jan 2023 23:00:01 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this week we discuss Jesus’ mission to the nations. How did a 1st century Jew become the hope of the world?3731ancient,gentiles,god,jesus,mission,religionfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk-17-bonus-6--52136205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52136205Sun, 11 Dec 2022 22:30:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this last Podcast of the Advent Season Monica and Mike talk about Jesus' teaching on love, they discuss marxism and its influence in christian thinking.3787christianity,jesus,marxism,mission,scholarshipfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk17-love--52136262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52136262Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:00:03 +0000Dr. Michael BrownWeek seventeen: Love Your Neighbor. In this week we discuss Jesus’ teaching about Love. We focus upon what it means to take Jesus teaching seriously.2579christianity,jesus,love,teachingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk16-jesus-mission-to-the-lost--50763078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50763078Sun, 20 Nov 2022 21:00:01 +0000Dr. Michael BrownWeek sixteen: We discuss Isaiah 42,49, 53. Jesus’ calling and mission to the lost. We analyze the claim that God prefers the poor and Jesus is for the marginalized.3448jesus,least,lost,mission,nonchristians,poorfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk-15-bonus-episode-5--51892330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51892330Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:37:20 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this bonus Episode Monica and Mike discuss episode 13, 14, and 15. We discuss the Kingdom of God and Jesus mission and3295christianity,demons,jesus,kingdom,miracles,missionfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk15-the-jews-and-citizenship--50578530https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50578530Sun, 06 Nov 2022 20:00:01 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this discussion we focus upon the Jewish people and how Jesus is reconstituting Israel. We talk about belonging and what it means to belong to a group or group citizenship. We discussion the Sermon on the Mount and the difference between Jewish...3310beatitudes,belonging,citizenship,community,ethics,evil,good,jesus,morality,sermonfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/week-14-healing--50578496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50578496Sun, 23 Oct 2022 18:00:01 +0000Dr. Michael BrownThis week we discuss the Healing ministry of Jesus. In this week we discuss the effect of Jesus healing the sick, casting out demons and controlling the power of nature.4107ancient,christ,christianity,church,demons,faith,healing,jesus,ministryfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/week-13-god-s-rule--50578187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50578187Sun, 09 Oct 2022 17:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this episode we discuss the idea of the Kingdom of God and Jesus' mission to create it. We talk about the anointing of Christ as prophet priest and king.We discuss Jesus identity as a dyadic person who receives his mission from his Father.3439ancient,christt,church,jesus,missionfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk-12-bonus-episode-4--51431882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51431882Sun, 02 Oct 2022 16:30:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownBrad and Monica join our bonus episode talking about the Kingdom of God.3943history,jesus,jewish,kingdom,messiah,mission,theologyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk12-repent-the-kingdom-of-heaven-is-at-hand--50106745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50106745Sun, 25 Sep 2022 16:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownWe begin by examining Jesus' proclamation to repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. We discuss the reality of Kingdom and what a kingdom means.3267ancient,christ,church,god,jesus,judaism,kingdom,missionfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk11-the-zealots-and-messianic-judaism--50105364https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50105364Sun, 11 Sep 2022 15:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn week 11 we discuss the Zealots and the Jewish resistance to Roman / foreign rule. The zealots are constantly attempting to create social unrest and open revolt. What were Jewish expectations for the Messiah?3690ancient,christianity,history,jesus,jewish,mission,theologyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk10-herod-the-great--49669537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49669537Sun, 28 Aug 2022 14:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownThe conquest of Herod the Great. Conquest, politics and place in the Jewish mind. How did an Idumean come to be in charge of Jews? How did Rome get involved in Israel. This podcast we find out.3699ancient,christianity,herod,jesus,jews,missionfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk9-bonus-episode-3--50984527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50984527Sun, 21 Aug 2022 13:30:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownAnother Surprise Bonus week. This week we bring a guest on to discuss the Hasmonean Revolt and the rise of Rome!3564history,israel,jesus,mission,revolt,revolution,romefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk9-enter-the-romans--49584824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49584824Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownRoman history, Roman world-view. Roman military, Roman warfare, The Punic wars, Hannibal. Roman mentality of complete domination or complete destruction. We discuss shrewd Roman politics.3014ancient,christianity,history,jesus,missions,romanfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk8-maccabean-revolt--49584648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49584648Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownThe Jews revolt against foreign rule. This changes the post exile mindset. Oppression is not from God. Self rule is idealized. How the Jews gained independence.3690christianity,history,jesus,judaism,missionfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/week7-bonus-episode-2--50503982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50503982Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:30:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownAnother bonus episode. This week Monica Nall and Michael Brown discuss the implications from the week 7 release, on Dark powers.3356jesus,mechanistic,mission,modernity,theologyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk-7-darkpowers--49552921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49552921Sun, 17 Jul 2022 11:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownToday we discuss healings power and wonder workers in the ancient world. We take a look at the magic papyri and we discuss the difference between religion today and religion in the ancient world. They view humanity as under the control of dark powers.3734christianity,demons,history,jesus,mission,powersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk-6-honor-shame-patron-client-friendship-family--49496320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49496320Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownToday we discuss social dynamics. We lay the foundation for understanding 1st century interpersonal social networks. We talk about agonistic societies, and the competition for the limited resource of honor and shame. We discuss the importance of...3726ancient,christianity,family,friendship,history,honor,mission,purity,ritual,shamefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk5-hebrew-and-greek-clash--49472406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49472406Sun, 19 Jun 2022 09:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownWe lay the foundations for cultural conflict and the foundations for Pharasees Sadducees, Antiochus Epiphanies. Hellenization is a major problem for the Jews.3385ancient,christian,culture,greek,history,missionfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonusepisode-1--50170232https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50170232Sun, 12 Jun 2022 08:30:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownWeek 4 bonus material! This week Monica Nall and Mike Brown review the controversial material in week four.2942ancient,christianty,contemporary,culture,issues,theologyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk4-being-a-person--49617466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49617466Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:00:04 +0000Dr. Michael BrownIn this week we discuss what it means to be a person in the ancient world. We discuss some things like relationships religion and Dark powers.3352ancient,christianity,church,faith,history,jesus,missionfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk3-hebrew-worldview--49462401https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49462401Sun, 29 May 2022 07:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownWe contrast Jewish thought world against the Greek polis; Jewish people understood God in terms of punishment and covenant.3007ancient,christian,history,jesus,jewish,missionfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk2-alexander-the-great--49462306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49462306Sun, 15 May 2022 06:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownWe provide a brief introduction to Greek philosophy and the importance of the polis, we discuss The Iliad. We introduce the idea of Hellenization and how it influenced the culture and the world.3576ancient,christianity,history,jesus,missionfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wk1-dyadic-people--49462240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49462240Sun, 01 May 2022 05:00:02 +0000Dr. Michael BrownWhat is a dyadic personality? How does a collective identity differ from an individualistic personality?3449ancient,christianity,history,jesus,missionfalse1full