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Today we wrap up season 4 with a special episode about biblical community, joined by our best friends, Dane Rosenbaum and Grant Rhines!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com

Finishing our journey through Exodus, we talk about the construction of the tabernacle, concluding with the glorious end to the book of Exodus in chapter 40.   In our 13th and final episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 35-40: The Sabbath, again An abundance of freewill offerings An overview of chapters 36-37 with a focus on the cherubim & lampstand Looking at 38:21 — the records of the tabernacle “as the Lord had commanded in Moses” in ch. 39 The focus on obedience, a direct contrast to ch. 32 Is the end to Exodus odd? Are the golden calf idolatry and chapters 32-34 randomly thrown in the middle, or is the order here the correct order? 40:2 — when are these dates? When did everything happen and how long has it been? Israel’s joy in God’s presence Short season recap   Helpful Resources on Exodus: Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced) Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory) Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate) The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com

Continuing our journey through Exodus, in today’s episode we jump into the well-known story in which Israel builds a golden calf—and what follows. Exodus 32-34 is a section of the book that is actually central to understanding who God is and the story of the entire Old Testament.     In our 12th episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 32-34: Taking a turn from Ex. 1-31 Idol/god, idols/gods: is the golden calf meant to be a separate god or (still sinfully) a physical representation of Yahweh? A freewill offering for idolatry The significance of a calf Syncretism & how bad theology leads to immorality + bad ethics Moses’ intercession: the content & efficacy Moses appeals to God’s glory & character False worship & Aaron’s bad leadership Moses’ offer—substitutionary atonement The true blessing for Israel: God’s presence going with them The glory of Yahweh: His goodness & name The importance of 34:6-7 Covenant renewal & God’s jealousy The fading glow on Moses’ face & 2 Cor. 3   Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).   Helpful Resources on Exodus: Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced) Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory) Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate) The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com

In today’s episode we dive into another often-overlooked section of Exodus in which the Lord provides instructions for Israel’s priests—mediators before God on behalf of the people. We close with chapter 31, where there is an outpouring of the Spirit for the work to be done and more words from the Lord on the Sabbath.   ** We apologize for some audio quality issues.   In our 11th episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 28-31: The priests’ garments & the ephod Connections with the material & colors seen in the tabernacle The breastpiece of 28:15-30 The Urim & Thummim Israel represented by the priest The consecration of the priests—cleansing, anointing, offerings Suggestion for Bible reading: connect the offerings to the NT! Seven days symbolism (29:30, 35) The holiness of God & the priests The entire point summarized in 29:43-46—God dwelling with His people The altar, tax, oil, & incense Oholiab & Bezalel—the giving of the Spirit The Sabbath   Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).   Helpful Resources on Exodus: Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced) Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory) Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate) The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com

Perhaps our most unique episode?! Today’s interview is with David Mathis, who is the executive editor for desiringGod.org, a pastor at Cities Church, and an author. We talk to David about how to biblically approach our consumption of caffeine and sugar—based on two articles he has written:   God Caffeinated His World: Coffee, Tea, and Soda to the Glory of Christ What is Sweeter Than Honey? A Little Theology of Sugar   David’s Recommended Resources: Donald Macleod, The Person of Christ Maximus the Confessor (such as On the Cosmic Mystery of Jesus Christ)   Other Radically Normal interviews: Bearing God’s Name w/ Dr. Carmen Imes (#91) The Book of Revelation w/ Dr. Tom Schreiner (#87) On Tour w/ Caroline Cobb (#84) Union with Christ w/ Kyle Worley (#81) Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits w/ Dr. Ashley Hales (#76) The Importance of Deuteronomy w/ Dr. Kyong-Jin Lee (#73) The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus w/ Dr. W. Ross Blackburn (#70) The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self w/ Dr. Carl Trueman (#67) Religious Liberty for All w/ Dr. Andrew Walker (#64) Freedom from Sin w/ John Elmore (#61) God’s Glory Above the Clouds w/ Captain Dan Griffin (#53) Hebrews 11 & Working to God’s Glory w/ Trillia Newbell (#38) Courage, Integrity & the Future w/ Dr. Russell Moore (#32) Apologetics & Theology w/ Dr. Gavin Ortlund (#26) The Ascension of Christ w/ Dr. Patrick Schreiner (#23) Interview w/ Pastor Tommy Nelson (#14) Interview w/ College Pastor Nate Hilgenkamp (#12) Interview w/ OU Baseball Coach Britt Bonneau (#4)   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com

In today’s episode we dive into an often-overlooked section of Exodus in which the Lord provides instructions for Israel to build the tabernacle—where God will dwell amongst His people.     In our tenth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 25-27: A willingness to give & the use of riches from Egypt Episode #44 on God’s presence The tabernacle as a new Eden The ark of the covenant & the holiness of God The mercy seat—integral to the sacrifices & Lev. 16 The cherubim “gazing” toward the mercy seat The table & the lampstand + symbolism: the tree of life The curtains & the framing of the tabernacle A potential connection between our text here & Rev. 18:16 Andrei’s investigation into acacia wood The cherubim “guarding” the way into the presence of God A change in substance (to bronze) as we move away from the Most Holy Place The bronze altar & Yahweh’s camp in the midst of the people The courtyard & the hangings around the enclosure The oil & the light: Yahweh is always present & reigning   Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).   Helpful Resources on Exodus: Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced) Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory) Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate) The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com

In today’s episode we dive into a very important part of the book of Exodus: the arrival at Mt. Sinai, the giving of the Law, and the confirmation of the covenant. We highly recommend listening to this episode along with the interview that released this past Thursday with Dr. Carmen Imes about the law and the command to not bear God’s name in vain.   In our ninth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 19-24: Arrival at Mt. Sinai Focusing on some of the most important verses in the Bible (19:4-6) Recommended resources: God’s Kingdom Through God’s Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology & Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands The people before God at the mountain Consecration & holiness How the Commandments begin: a reminder of who Yahweh is Seeing the impulse of God’s heart in the Second Commandment Walking through each of the Ten Commandments Proper fear of God The Book of the Covenant (20:22-23:19) as an exposition of the Ten Commandments Overview of each section of chapters 21-23 The presence of the Lord + the promise of the Land The Mosaic covenant & the importance of blood The blood joining the covenant partners: Yahweh & the people   Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).   Helpful Resources on Exodus: Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced) Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory) Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate) The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com

Today’s interview is with Dr. Carmen Imes, who is the Associate Professor of Old Testament at Biola University in La Mirada, CA. We talk to her about her excellent book, Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters. We discuss what the command means when it says, “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain” (Ex. 20:7), and more broadly the role of the law in general. What does it mean to “bear” or “take” God’s name in vain? How is the law actually missional for Israel being a light to the nations? How is the law applicable to believers today under the new covenant? We discuss these important questions and many more. We hope you enjoy this conversation as an addition to our time in Exodus this fall and winter. This interview also fits with the episode releasing this coming Monday on Ex. 19-24!   Dr. Imes’ Recommended Resources: Andrew Peterson’s music & books   Other Radically Normal interviews: The Book of Revelation w/ Dr. Tom Schreiner (#87) On Tour w/ Caroline Cobb (#84) Union with Christ w/ Kyle Worley (#81) Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits w/ Dr. Ashley Hales (#76) The Importance of Deuteronomy w/ Dr. Kyong-Jin Lee (#73) The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus w/ Dr. W. Ross Blackburn (#70) The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self w/ Dr. Carl Trueman (#67) Religious Liberty for All w/ Dr. Andrew Walker (#64) Freedom from Sin w/ John Elmore (#61) God’s Glory Above the Clouds w/ Captain Dan Griffin (#53) Hebrews 11 & Working to God’s Glory w/ Trillia Newbell (#38) Courage, Integrity & the Future w/ Dr. Russell Moore (#32) Apologetics & Theology w/ Dr. Gavin Ortlund (#26) The Ascension of Christ w/ Dr. Patrick Schreiner (#23) Interview w/ Pastor Tommy Nelson (#14) Interview w/ College Pastor Nate Hilgenkamp (#12) Interview w/ OU Baseball Coach Britt Bonneau (#4)   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 4!

In our eighth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 17:8-18:27: The important question & disagreement: is Christmas music okay before Thanksgiving? Joshua appears—a key figure for later Again: the significance of the staff Amalek, part of Esau’s line—looking back to Genesis The focus on obedience The emphasis on the passage: Yahweh on Israel’s side Douglas Stuart: “This verse does not teach the efficacy of prayer without ceasing but rather the fact that Israelite holy war was God’s war.” The role of memory Comparing Amalek with Jethro—who is Jethro? Jethro as an example of the proper response to God A reminder for our evangelism The wisdom from Jethro A multitude of people knowing the laws & having wisdom Connections to the NT qualifications for elders   Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).   Helpful Resources on Exodus: Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced) Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory) Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate) The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com

In our seventh episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 15:22-17:7, a section of the book featuring a recurring theme: the disobedience and complaints of Israel prior to a battle, a meal, and the arrival at Mt. Sinai (chs. 17-19).   Today’s conversation: Remembering the exodus event Three days into the wilderness—what happens? The theme of water in the book, carried into 15:22-25 Forgetfulness of Yahweh’s Lordship 12 springs of water & 70 palm trees—potentially symbolic in addition to being historical The difference between a test & a temptation The grumbling of the people & the provision of the manna + quail How no collection on the 7th day points to the rest for the land & the Year of Jubilee in Lev. 25 How it may be difficult for us today to trust in the Lord for provision & feel dependence on Him daily How observing the Sabbath helps us grow in an identity rooted not in our performance but rather in the One who rested on the 7th day Israel begins to test Yahweh—a reversal 1 Cor. 10—Christ as the Rock here in Ex. 17 Grace in Ex. 17   * NOTE: While we would typically be releasing an interview this upcoming Thursday, it will be Thanksgiving! So, the interview scheduled for this week will release next Thursday. Have a great holiday!   Helpful Resources on Exodus: Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced) Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory) Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate) The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com

In our sixth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 14:1-15:21 as Yahweh triumphs over the Egyptians and then Israel sings in response to God delivering His people.   Today’s conversation: Geography at the beginning of ch. 14 The exodus as a founding story for Israel Yahweh reiterating His purpose in the exodus event Israel’s complaining, looking forward and backward in the story God as Deliverer & the hope/confidence available to us The angel of the Lord & the fire: markers on the narrative Death by water: a reversal Singing as a regular practice for God’s people The attributes of God in the song Yahweh as God of the generations God’s anger against evil is inherent to His majesty (Douglas Stuart) The “gods” — what should we think of that? For more on a view that Michael briefly explains, see this short video from the BibleProject or Michael Heiser’s book The Unseen Realm The importance of the nations referenced in the song Miriam & the song   Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).   Helpful Resources on Exodus: Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced) Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory) Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate) The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com

Today’s interview is with Dr. Tom Schreiner, the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Professor of Biblical Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Schreiner has written a ton of books, including several we love, including his Romans commentary and biblical theology. While Dr. Schreiner has done lots of work in Paul’s letters and elsewhere in the NT, we talk to him about the book of Revelation! He has already written a short commentary on Revelation and has a forthcoming book on the topic—but he is working on a longer commentary on Revelation as well. Here we talk about: The central theme of the book of Revelation The biggest mistakes people make when they come to read Revelation The most important Old Testament books for understanding Revelation Some of the hiccups with reading the book “literally” Reading the symbols & numbers in Revelation: 7; 12; 144,000 Revelation as apocalyptic & prophecy How Satan parodies God, such as with the “false trinity” How Satan deceives today Schreiner’s process for writing commentaries If God could give Dr. Schreiner one clarification on the book of Revelation, what would it be? New creation millennialism   Terms/Ideas Referenced: Amillennialism: the 1,000 years of Rev. 20 are symbolic of right now, the “church age,” and at the end of this symbolic millennium, Jesus’ second coming will occur—in sum, the millennium has been realized and we live in it now Premillennialism: Christ’s second coming is before ('pre') the millennium; then Jesus will reign on the earth for a 1,000-yr. period (typically, but not always, a literal 1,000 yrs. in this view) Historic premillennialism: “historic” because many early in the church held this view—Jesus returns prior to a millennium on the earth, but after any period of “tribulation” in the present or future ("posttribulational") Dispensational premillennialism: still premillennial, but often with the emphasis on a future (usually 7-yr.) tribulation and also emphasizing God having future plans for Israel not fulfilled in the church (a "pretribulational" rapture of the church in this view) New creation millennialism: in another’s words, “the thousand years of Revelation 20:1-10 begins at the glorious, world-shattering coming of Jesus Christ and has the new creation as its setting”   Recommended Resources from Dr. Schreiner 40 Questions About the End Times (Schnabel) Beale’s shorter commentary Jim Hamilton’s commentary The Triumph of the Lamb (Johnson) Stephen Smalley’s commentary Koester’s commentary Breaking the Code (Metzger) Anything by John Frame   Other Radically Normal interviews: On Tour w/ Caroline Cobb (#84) Union with Christ w/ Kyle Worley (#81) Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits w/ Dr. Ashley Hales (#76) The Importance of Deuteronomy w/ Dr. Kyong-Jin Lee (#73) The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus w/ Dr. W. Ross Blackburn (#70) The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self w/ Dr. Carl Trueman (#67) Religious Liberty for All w/ Dr. Andrew Walker (#64) Freedom from Sin w/ John Elmore (#61) God’s Glory Above the Clouds w/ Captain Dan Griffin (#53) Hebrews 11 & Working to God’s Glory w/ Trillia Newbell (#38) Courage, Integrity & the Future w/ Dr. Russell Moore (#32) Apologetics & Theology w/ Dr. Gavin Ortlund (#26) The Ascension of Christ w/ Dr. Patrick Schreiner (#23) Interview w/ Pastor Tommy Nelson (#14) Interview w/ College Pastor Nate Hilgenkamp (#12) Interview w/ OU Baseball Coach Britt Bonneau (#4)   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 4!

In our fifth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 11-13 as the plagues conclude and God institutes feasts and practices for His people.     Today’s conversation: The threat & playing out of the final plague Yahweh: set apart; Israel: set apart Allegiance: there’s only two sides Who is crying out now? From 3:7 to 11:6 The key word: “remember” Passover, Feast of Booths, Pentecost Feast of Unleavened Bread The Lord’s Supper today as a Passover meal Learning church history as an act of remembrance The exodus Connections between Exodus & Revelation: the mark of the beast vs. how God marks His people The bones of Joseph The pillars of cloud & fire   Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).   Helpful Resources on Exodus: Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced) Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory) Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate) The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com

In our fourth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 7-10—the highest amount of chapters we’ve ever covered in a single Radically Normal episode!   Today’s conversation: The significance of “the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord” A different, helpful view of miracles in Exodus & the Gospels Creation & de-creation themes in Exodus & Revelation Patterns amongst the plagues God’s people set apart from Egypt The tables are turned: the Nile is now a problem for the Egyptians Connections between the Egyptians gods & the plagues Pharaoh’s false repentance—& how we’re the same with sin What does it mean that God hardened Pharaoh’s heart? (also see episode #35 for a deep dive on God’s sovereignty & predestination!) The importance of 9:14-16—what is the ultimate purpose of the plagues? The past helps God’s people walk in the present The breadth of the plagues Connections between the 9th plague & the Crucifixion   Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).   Helpful Resources on Exodus: Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced) Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory) Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate) The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!     Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com

Today’s interview features our first artist on the podcast, and we had a blast. We talked to singer-songwriter Caroline Cobb, who just released a new album, A King & His Kindness—available wherever you listen to music. Caroline talks to us about: her new album how music helps up remember and rehearse God’s story her accomplished goal of writing a song on every book of the Bible in one year (!) worshipping with a joyful heart while discerning for biblical lyrics emotion in worship how music uniquely shapes us as God’s people   …and more! We loved talking to Caroline and hope you also enjoy the interview. For more, check out her site at carolinecobb.com.   Recommended Resources from Caroline: Dane Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers Resources/music from Andrew Peterson and Sandra McCracken   Other Radically Normal interviews: Union with Christ w/ Kyle Worley (#82) Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits w/ Dr. Ashley Hales (#76) The Importance of Deuteronomy w/ Dr. Kyong-Jin Lee (#73) The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus w/ Dr. W. Ross Blackburn (#70) The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self w/ Dr. Carl Trueman (#67) Religious Liberty for All w/ Dr. Andrew Walker (#64) Freedom from Sin w/ John Elmore (#61) God’s Glory Above the Clouds w/ Captain Dan Griffin (#53) Hebrews 11 & Working to God’s Glory w/ Trillia Newbell (#38) Courage, Integrity & the Future w/ Dr. Russell Moore (#32) Apologetics & Theology w/ Dr. Gavin Ortlund (#26) The Ascension of Christ w/ Dr. Patrick Schreiner (#23) Interview w/ Pastor Tommy Nelson (#14) Interview w/ College Pastor Nate Hilgenkamp (#12) Interview w/ OU Baseball Coach Britt Bonneau (#4)   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 4!

In our third episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 5-6. If you make your way to the end of the episode, here’s an update: Andrei is not currently 3-0 in fantasy football. He is 4-2, and he is in third place in the league.   Today’s conversation: Pharaoh’s response to the words of God through Aaron and Moses Properly thinking about the popular “let my people go” phrase “I am the Lord” in the rest of the book of Exodus An even harder work burden on the Israelites Rivalry between two authorities: God and Pharaoh—a theme throughout Scripture; the seed of the serpent Who will Israel “serve”? God’s way to comfort: a reminder of Israel’s past—the forefathers Another theme for the entire Bible: the kinsman-redeemer What does it mean that God did not make Himself known to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob by His name (6:3)? The Lord is the One who delivers An important genealogy (and Douglas Stuart’s 7 purposes)     Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).   Helpful Resources on Exodus: Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced) Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory) Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate) The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!     Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com

In our second episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 3-4: The story of the burning bush: the holiness of God & the significance of the fire The transcendence & immanence of God Moses’ many doubts God’s way of reassurance: His presence “I Am Who I Am” & covenantal language The staff & the serpent Connections to Genesis & Leviticus Aaron joins the party An early look at Pharaoh’s heart & the plagues Israel as the firstborn son: Israel as a new Adam & Jesus as the true firstborn The oddest part of the entire book? 4:24-26   Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).   Helpful Resources on Exodus: Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced) Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory) Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate) The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com

“Union with Christ, our participation in Christ, means that we have been given a new identity that doesn’t just save us from what was. It invites us into what could be. It becomes the grounds of our sanctification and our pursuit of holiness.”   Today’s interview is with Kyle Worley, Lead Pastor and Church Planter of Mosaic Church in Richardson, TX and co-host of the Knowing Faith podcast. He graciously talks to us about the doctrine of union with Christ, a foundational reality of the Christian life.   Union with Christ definitions: “The intimate, vital, and spiritual union between Christ and His people, in virtue of which He is the source of their life and strength, of their blessedness and salvation.” (Louis Berkhof) Kyle’s baseline definition: “Christians, God’s covenant people, are in Christ Jesus.”   Verses on this topic (in episode): Jn. 17; Rom. 5; 6:4-5; Gal. 2:20; Eph. 1:3-14; Heb. 10:14; also covenant language in the OT: Gen. 12; 15; 17; 22; Ex. 20-34; Deuteronomy; etc.   Recommended Resources from Kyle: Michael Reeves, Rejoicing in Christ John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion Herman Bavinck, Reformed Dogmatics Constantine Campbell, Paul and Union with Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Study Todd Billings, Union with Christ: Reframing Theology and Ministry for the Church Julie Canlis, Calvin’s Ladder: A Spiritual Theology of Ascent and Ascension Grant Macaskill, Union with Christ in the New Testament Grant Macaskill, Living in Union with Christ: Paul’s Gospel and Christian Moral Identity   Other Radically Normal interviews: Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits w/ Dr. Ashley Hales (#76) The Importance of Deuteronomy w/ Dr. Kyong-Jin Lee (#73) The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus w/ Dr. W. Ross Blackburn (#70) The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self w/ Dr. Carl Trueman (#67) Religious Liberty for All w/ Dr. Andrew Walker (#64) Freedom from Sin w/ John Elmore (#61) God’s Glory Above the Clouds w/ Captain Dan Griffin (#53) Hebrews 11 & Working to God’s Glory w/ Trillia Newbell (#38) Courage, Integrity & the Future w/ Dr. Russell Moore (#32) Apologetics & Theology w/ Dr. Gavin Ortlund (#26) The Ascension of Christ w/ Dr. Patrick Schreiner (#23) Interview w/ Pastor Tommy Nelson (#14) Interview w/ College Pastor Nate Hilgenkamp (#12) Interview w/ OU Baseball Coach Britt Bonneau (#4) Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com // Send us prayer requests or Q&A questions for the end of season 4!

The beginning of season 4! In today’s episode we introduce the book of Exodus and discuss the first two chapters of the book: threads between Genesis and Exodus: it’s one story the fruitful multiplication of God’s people in Egypt Pharaoh who fears man and the midwives who fear God the saving of Moses’ life how Moses and Noah were both on an ark Moses growing up how Moses killing the Egyptian was not a sin Moses, Elijah, and Jesus all in the wilderness Moses’ life foreshadowing Israel’s story later in Exodus God’s covenant faithfulness     Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).   References Episode on Genesis w/ Rob Snyder — see episode #16     Helpful Resources on Exodus: Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced) Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory) Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate) The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!     Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss 2 Cor. 13 to wrap up season 3! Thank you for listening, and we look forward to being back to jump into the book of Exodus.   Radically Normal YouTube // IG: @radicallynormalpod // Email: radicallynormalpod@gmail.com