There's a unique strength found in stories of struggle and resilience, especially when they emerge from the confines of adversity.

In this inspiring episode, host Nijay Gupta sits down with Louise Gosbell, Research Manager at the Australian College of Theology. Gosbell, renowned for her work on disability within biblical studies, shares her humbling experience of writing on weakness while confined to her own bed. She also shares her theological insights into suffering and how these insights resonate with the afflictions Paul describes in his letters.

Gosbell further discusses how her doctoral research into Greco-Roman contexts has deepened her understanding of how disabilities are portrayed and interpreted in the Gospels.

Listen and be reminded of how God gracefully works through our limitations to reveal His profound strength and grace.

This episode highlights the following themes:

• Gosbell’s journey of scholarly pursuit amidst chronic pain
• Insights from Paul's letters on weakness and strength
• Reframing weakness as a form of strength in both personal and biblical contexts

Links from this episode:

• Get to know more about Louise Gosbell: https://au.linkedin.com/in/dr-louise-gosbell-45703498
• Get to know more about Nijay Gupta: https://www.ivpress.com/nijay-k-gupta
• Read The Poor, the Crippled, the Blind, and the Lame by Louise Gosbell: https://amzn.to/3yB3dA0
• Read Body and Character in Luke and Acts: The Subversion of Physiognomy in Early Christianity by Mikeal Parsons: https://amzn.to/3WXS4n8
• Read The Bible and Disability by Sarah J. Melchor, Mikeal Parsons, and Amos Yong: https://amzn.to/4aOzSiR
• Read The Bible, Disability, and the Church: A New Vision of the People of God by Amos Yong: https://amzn.to/3KnjjzM
• Read Disability: Living into the Diversity of Christ's Body by Brian Brock: https://amzn.to/3WZuWEM
• Read Disability and the Church by Lamar Hardwick: https://www.ivpress.com/disability-and-the-church
• Read The IVP Bible Dictionary Series: https://www.ivpress.com/the-ivp-bible-dictionary-series
• Read The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, 2nd Edition by ​​Scot McKnight, Lynn Cohick and Nijay Gupta: https://www.ivpress.com/dictionary-of-paul-and-his-letters

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✅ Special offer: Visit ivpress.com and use the code IVPOD25 for 25% off any IVP resource mentioned in this episode.

✅ Producers: Alexandra Horn and Travis Albritton

✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts

✅ Production Assistants: Christine Pelliccio Melo and Jack Reece

✅ Social Media Manager: Allie Noble

✅ Podcast Art: Brad Joiner

✅ Theme Song: "Trip Don't Fall" by Midnight Daydream

Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

The phrase "Son of God" in biblical literature carries profound theological significance while challenging readers to understand its rich historical and spiritual implications.

Join host Scot McKnight as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Amy Peeler, the Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies and Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College. Together, Peeler and McKnight discuss the importance of the author’s voice in scholarly writing, offering encouragement to junior scholars as they develop their own voice.

Peeler also takes us deeper into Paul’s worldview, emphasizing the eternal bond between the Son and the Father and how God’s fatherhood is tied to resurrection. Her journey from an emerging scholar to a confident voice in New Testament studies provides rich context for their discussion.

Tune in and deepen your understanding of the eternal relationship between the Son of Man and God the Father.

This episode highlights the following themes:

• The significance of an author’s voice in scholarly writing.
• The eternal relationship between the Son and the Father.
• The distinct meanings of "Son of Man" and "Son of God."

Links from this episode:

• Get to know more about Amy Peeler: https://www.ivpress.com/amy-peeler
• Get to know more about Scot McKnight: https://www.ivpress.com/scot-mcknight
• Read When in Romans: An Invitation to Linger with the Gospel according to Paul by Beverly Roberts Gaventa: https://amzn.to/3X6HH0o
• Read Women and the Gender of God by Amy Peeler: https://amzn.to/4aOSVtz
• Read Essays in Biography by Joseph Epstein: https://amzn.to/4aMg4gh
• Read Paul and Palestinian Judaism by E. P. Sanders: https://amzn.to/3yEe6B6
• Read The Jewish Gospels: The Story of the Jewish Christ by Daniel Boyarin: https://amzn.to/4e3UXJb
• Read Jesus and the Spirit by James D. G. Dunn: https://amzn.to/3wXC75R
• Read The IVP Bible Dictionary Series: https://www.ivpress.com/the-ivp-bible-dictionary-series
• Read The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, 2nd Edition by ​​Scot McKnight, Lynn Cohick and Nijay Gupta: https://www.ivpress.com/dictionary-of-paul-and-his-letters

As an Amazon Associate, this channel earns commissions from qualifying purchases when you use the links above.

Links and Credits

✅ Special offer: Visit ivpress.com and use the code IVPOD25 for 25% off any IVP resource mentioned in this episode.

✅ Producers: Alexandra Horn and Travis Albritton

✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts

✅ Production Assistants: Christine Pelliccio Melo and Jack Reece

✅ Social Media Manager: Allie Noble

✅ Podcast Art: Brad Joiner

✅ Theme Song: "Trip Don't Fall" by Midnight Daydream

Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

Understanding Paul’s letters through our personal and academic lenses doesn't dilute the original messages – it enriches them, allowing each generation to find relevant meanings and applications.

In this episode, host Scot McKnight welcomes Chris Hoklotubbe, assistant professor of religion at Cornell College and director of graduate studies at NAIITS, to explore the profound impact of personal stories on biblical interpretation. From Paul's use of the term "savior" to the concept of "civilized piety," Hoklotubbe teaches us how early Christians navigated a world dominated by Roman and Greek influences.

Their conversation also highlights Hoklotubbe’s unique journey and how it has enriched his interpretations of scripture. From his evangelical roots to a profound academic transformation at Harvard, and now his focus on indigenous perspectives of the Bible, his path reflects a growing understanding of how diverse viewpoints can shed new light on biblical texts.

Tune in to uncover how personal perspectives fill the gaps in our understanding of scripture.

This episode highlights the following themes:

• "Piety" in ancient Roman culture as compared to modern Native American Christian culture
• The impact of indigenous perspectives on mainstream theological discussions
• Chris Hoklotubbe’s academic journey and its influence on his research

Links from this episode:

• Get to know more about Chris Hoklotubbe: https://acadiadiv.ca/staff/chris-hoklotubbe
• Get to know more about Scot McKnight: https://www.ivpress.com/scot-mcknight
• Register for the NAIITS Symposium 2024: https://naiits.com
• Read Civilized Piety: The Rhetoric of Pietas in the Pastoral Epistles and the Roman Empire by Christopher Hoklotubbe: https://amzn.to/3Ke3881
• Read The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind by Mark A. Noll: https://amzn.to/3KaxqIV
• Read The IVP Bible Dictionary Series: https://www.ivpress.com/the-ivp-bible-dictionary-series
• Read The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, 2nd Edition by ​​Scot McKnight, Lynn Cohick and Nijay Gupta: https://www.ivpress.com/dictionary-of-paul-and-his-letters

As an Amazon Associate, this channel earns commissions from qualifying purchases when you use the links above.

Links and Credits

✅ Special offer: Visit ivpress.com and use the code IVPOD25 for 25% off any IVP resource mentioned in this episode.

✅ Producers: Alexandra Horn and Travis Albritton

✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts

✅ Production Assistants: Christine Pelliccio Melo and Jack Reece

✅ Social Media Manager: Allie Noble

✅ Podcast Art: Brad Joiner

✅ Theme Song: "Trip Don't Fall" by Midnight Daydream

Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.