THE CROOK & THE BOOK podcast

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E41: Acts 18:12-28
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E41: Acts 18:12-28

The podcast episode discusses Acts 18 and delves into the themes of discipleship, apologetics, and the genuine love and concern for people within the church. The hosts also share their current reading interests and recommendations.

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E40: A Conversation on Evangelism
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E40: A Conversation on Evangelism

The episode centers on the theme of evangelism, exploring its definition, key elements, and contextualization. It emphasizes the importance of sharing the gospel faithfully and the challenges of compromise. The hosts share personal experiences and mentors who impacted their faith journey.

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E39: Acts 16:16-40
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E39: Acts 16:16-40

The conversation covers a range of topics, including personal nicknames, a passage from the Bible, and principles of evangelism. It delves into the themes of persecution, praise, and proclamation, highlighting the importance of pursuing people, practicing kindness, and preaching Christ. The appropriate and inappropriate appeal to rights in the context of persecution and gospel ministry is also discussed. *NOTE: We apologize for some of the technical difficulties we were having in this episode - blame Lukes internet company ;)

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E38: Acts 15:36-41
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E38: Acts 15:36-41

This conversation explores the theme of disagreement and division among Christians, emphasizing God's purpose in disputes and the levels of disagreement that exist. It delves into the concept of theological triage and provides insights on avoiding sin in disagreement. The discussion concludes with a lighthearted exploration of childhood movie memories.

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E36: Acts 14:1-7
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E36: Acts 14:1-7

This conversation explores the themes of triumph and opposition in gospel ministry, the contextualization of gospel communication, recognizing open vs. closed doors, and the offensiveness of grace.

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E35: Acts 1:12-26
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E35: Acts 1:12-26

This conversation explores the themes of leadership, calling, and the office of apostle, concluding with a discussion on descriptive vs. prescriptive passages in the Bible.

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E34: On the Providence of God
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E34: On the Providence of God

This podcast discussion delves into the topic of providence, defining it as the larger category that extends beyond just salvation and encompasses God's control over all things.

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