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Please consider supporting this podcast by going to: https://www.patreon.com/eikonpodcastJoin Michael Burns (biblical teacher, author, and speaker), Jason Alexander (pastor, speaker), and Gianna Hearn (journalist, host of "The Weekly G" video news magazine of the NBA G-League) for a fun, lively, and relevant examination of biblical texts, emphasizing their historical and cultural context with an eye on applying those principles into the mess of modern life. To submit questions, or suggestions, or give feedback contact us at eikonpodcast@gmail.com. If you're a new listener. Welcome and thank you. We recommend that you start listening to season 4, episode 93. After you're caught up to the present, we suggest that you then go back and explore the first 3 seasons when the podcast was still called "All Things to All People with Michael Burns."
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Michael and Jason dive into 2 Corinthians looking starting with the idea that new creation is not just about individual transformation, but also about the transformation of the church body as a whole. They explore the idea that true thriving is not about worldly success or impressive appearances, but about embracing weakness and dependence on God. They emphasize the importance of viewing success and thriving through the lens of faith, rather than the standards of the world. The conversation c...
Are ghosts real? Thabani and Michael look at ghosts in both the popular and biblical contexts. They explore the Western perspective on ghosts and the fascination with ghost movies and stories, despite a low percentage of Americans who say they believe in ghosts. Thabani shares his personal experiences with seeing a ghost-like figure as a child and a friend's encounter with a supernatural presence. Michael also shares his own experiences, including hearing a voice in a historic mansion and his...
In this episode, Michael and Gianna discuss the topic of indulgence and whether it is acceptable for Christians to enjoy lavish things. The conversation explores the balance between enjoying life and being mindful of those who are less fortunate, exploring the concepts of lack and abundance and its impact on our mindset and actions. They highlight how focusing on lack can lead to division, tribalism, and chaos. They discuss the balance between enjoying God's creation and sharing it with other...
The Eikon team explores the idea that creation was never a completed project, but rather had room for growth and development. Michael, Jason, and Gianna discuss the concept of new creation in the Bible, particularly in the writings of Paul and Isaiah. They explore the idea that creation is not a finished product, but a process of becoming all that it is meant to be. They also discuss how new creation is not just a future hope, but something that is already happening in the present.Takeaways- ...
Michael and Gianna analyze the important role of the theme of new creation in John's Gospel.
Thabani and Michael discuss the African view of demons and spirits. They explore the belief in guardian spirits, avenging spirits, and goblins, the rituals and practices associated with them, and the African Christian view of spirits and demons. They also discuss the syncretism between traditional African beliefs and Christianity, where some African Christians still participate in ancestral rituals alongside their Christian faith. Overall, the conversation highlights the complex and diverse p...
In this episode, the hosts discuss the tension between individual humility and organizational pride in the church. They explore how the desire for excellence and efficiency can sometimes lead to a lack of corporate humility. They also address the discontentment that some people feel towards the church and the challenge of learning to love the church as it is. The hosts discuss the influence of money and power in the church and express concerns about the commercialization of faith. They emphas...
The Eikon team explores the tension between influence and humility, particularly in the context of their fields of ministry and professional sports. The hosts discuss their personal experiences and struggles with seeking influence and maintaining humility. They also delve into the concept of incarnational teaching and the importance of local influence. The pressure to be out in front and the desire for recognition are identified as challenges to humility. Ultimately, they emphasize the need t...
Michael and Gianna explore the connections between the Old Testament and the concept of new creation, highlighting the themes of restoration and the overlap of heaven and earth. They also discuss different versions of the gospel and emphasize the importance of understanding Jesus as king and living in his kingdom. The conversation concludes with the reminder that the gospel is not solely about personal benefits, but about fulfilling God's purpose and mission.Takeaways- The concept of new crea...
Michael and Thabani discuss the African and biblical views of the spiritual realm. They explore the biblical worldview of the spiritual realm, including the role of the sons of God and the divine council. They also discuss the African worldview, which includes belief in territorial gods and ancestral spirits. The conversation highlights the similarities and differences between the two views and the impact of these beliefs on African culture. The episode concludes with a preview of future topi...
The Eikon team explores the concept of the undoing of creation and the thread of creation and new creation in the Bible. They emphasize the importance of living in Christ as a community of new creation. In this conversation, the team discusses the themes of trust, restoration, and living in a fallen and renewed world. They explore the challenges God presents to empire and the pattern of God's challenges throughout the Bible. The hosts also discuss the frustration of ambiguity in new creation ...
In this episode, Gianna Hearn returns to the Eikon Podcast and shares updates on her life. The conversation then transitions to the topic of new creation, focusing on the differences and similarities between Genesis 1 and Genesis 2. They explore different interpretations of these chapters and emphasize the importance of starting the story of creation in Genesis 1 and 2 rather than Genesis 3. The conversation explores the themes of sin, repentance, and the purpose of human beings in the contex...
In this conversation, Michael and Jason discuss the purpose and meaning of Genesis 1 and 2. They emphasize that Genesis is not a scientific account of the physical formation of the universe, but rather a theological narrative about God's desire to dwell with humanity within the themes of creation and new creation in the Bible. They explore the ancient structure of creation, with its seven days and God's rest on the seventh day. They also discuss the idea of creation as a temple, where God des...
SummaryMichael and Jason discuss the importance of understanding Genesis 1 in its ancient Near Eastern context. They emphasize that the purpose of Genesis 1 is to show God's intention to dwell with His creation and His desire for a relationship with His people. They also highlight the need for living in a way that reflects God's creation and the importance of ongoing formation and growth in the Christian life. Ultimately, the conversation points to the idea of an embodied faith and life toget...
Jason and Michael examine the creation focus of Psalm 19 and consider the huge implications for creation, God's vision of justice, and ultimately new creation, when we understand that God's creation was good and will be fully restored to that goodness one day.
The Eikon team begins a new series on New Creation. They discuss why it is important to start our discussion with creation and how we can often misinterpret creation as described in the Bible, using Michael's inability to correctly construct a new bed as an illustration of why it is vital to understand creation correctly.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/eikonpodcast
It's that time of year for our annual year-end episode where the Eikon team shares their lists of favorite books and podcasts.
Michael and Gianna talk about the importance of Revelation's message for today's church and what stood out to them most from our series on Revelation.
Michael and Jason conclude their discussion on dispensationalism's impact on American Christianity well beyond its own adherents. They consider what the role of Israel is and is not and whether 1 Thessalonians 4 and 2 Peter 3 point to a future rapture and destruction of the earth.
Jason, Gianna, and Michael discuss the creation of the dispensational approach to reading Revelation and how that approach continues to have massive ongoing implications in the present day's spiritual, cultural, and political realms.
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