After Class Podcast

Heather Gorman, Professor of New Testament at Abilene Christian University and a guest speaker during Restoration Week at Great Lakes Christian College, makes a guest appearance on ACP to talk about unity.  What exactly is Jesus praying for in John 17 when he speaks about us being one, and how do we live out a unity that is rooted in the unity of the father and the son? Are we achieving this or do we sacrifice our unity for political partisanship?  Today's episode promises fresh sarcasm as the guys welcome Heather to share her thoughts and convictions about the body of Christ and our need for unity among congregations and denominations. Who knows more about the New Testament, Ron or Heather?  Tune in to find out, because the best conversations happen After Class!

Is profanity just about curse words, or is there something more to it? Does an oath taken in the name of the Lord elevate our words or degrade His reputation? Should we avoid using the Tetragrammaton (YHWH) out of reverence, or does the common name "Lord" fail to honor the Creator of the heavens and the earth? In today's episode, the guys examine Commandment #3: "Do not take the Lord's name in vain." They explore its history and application to give us a deeper understanding of what it means. Tune in to today's episode as the guys unpack Commandment #3 and share their hot take on ICE! This is an episode you don't want to miss. Because the best conversations happen After Class!

Take one day off a week to do no work and such… Done! Wait, is the Sabbath just about a day? Does Sabbath rest get in the way of our ability to thrive, or is the practice itself the basis of our thriving? Tune in to today's episode to explore the wider implications of Sabbath rest for our lives, the lives of animals, and all of creation. Ritualistically resting on Sunday may be more in line with the practices of the Pharisees than with what God had in mind.  So how does Sabbath apply to Christians today?  Join us for today's episode and discover the restorative rest offered in the command to remember the Sabbath. Because the best conversations happen After Class!

When it comes to disciplining a child, there is debate over how effective spanking is. But what about death as a punishment for dishonoring your parents? Today, the guys dig into the command to honor your parents—the first commandment with a promise. How far-reaching is the promise that "it may go well with you," and how severe are the consequences? Tune in to today's episode to find out how we might honor our parents, even more so as adults, because the best conversations happen After Class!

Do not murder! Easy enough. Or is it? The biblical worldview just might stand in contrast to how we view hunting, justice, revenge, self-defense, and more. Today, the guys dig into the distinction between authorized and unauthorized killing and the sanctity of blood. Tune in to today's episode to gain some key insights into the sanctity of life and worship in warfare. How, in Christ, does this commandment apply to our lives today? You just might be surprised. Tune in to find out, because the best conversations happen After Class!