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  Coram Deo Church, Omaha, NE  

A weekly conversation about how the gospel of Jesus Christ connects to the questions and issues of everyday life. Hosted by the leaders of Coram Deo Church in Omaha, Nebraska.

A weekly conversation about how the gospel of Jesus Christ connects to the questions and issues of everyday life. Hosted by the leaders of Coram Deo Church in Omaha, Nebraska.

 

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#100

Episode 504: 2024 in Review

As a new year approaches, we look back on the year that's ending. We discuss some of the newsworthy & notable events of 2024, some of the things that brought us a deeper sense of worship, and some things we’re excited about as we anticipate 2025. Have a great holiday season, and we'll see you next year! ... Read more

11 Dec 2024

28 MINS

28:56

11 Dec 2024

#99

Episode 503: A Conversation with James Martin

In this episode, Bob interviews James Martin, Lead Pastor of Bradfield & Rougham Baptist Church in Suffolk, England. They discuss James’ story, the joys and struggles of pastoring in rural England, and his hope for gospel renewal in the UK and Europe. ... Read more

04 Dec 2024

46 MINS

46:19

04 Dec 2024

#98

Episode 502: Anthropomorphic Language in Genesis

“And the LORD regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart” (Genesis 6:5-6). When we see this kind of language in the Bible, how should we interpret it? In this episode, we discuss the function of anthropomorphic language in Scripture. We consider how it helps us to understand God, but also how it can lead to error if we minimize the Creator-creature distinction. ... Read more

27 Nov 2024

35 MINS

35:13

27 Nov 2024

#97

Episode 501: Genesis vs. Gilgamesh

The book of Genesis tells us how everything came into being. But other creation narratives existed in the Ancient Near East. Does that mean each culture's creation story is just a relativistic myth? In this episode, we compare the Genesis account with the Epic of Gilgamesh, revealing the surprising uniqueness of the biblical story. ... Read more

20 Nov 2024

31 MINS

31:44

20 Nov 2024

#96

EPISODE 500

Thanks for listening over the past 10 years! On this episode, we welcome back Mike and Bethany to reflect on some of our favorite moments, remember our favorite guests, and express our gratitude for the ways God has graced us through the Wednesday Conversation. (Thanks also to half a dozen different listeners who provided commemorative snacks to mark this milestone!) ... Read more

13 Nov 2024

48 MINS

48:55

13 Nov 2024

#95

Episode 499: Election Results and Analysis

In the freshest episode of the podcast ever recorded, Bob, Dusty, and Chris turn on the mics at 5:30am to offer their real-time responses to the 2024 election. ... Read more

06 Nov 2024

38 MINS

38:08

06 Nov 2024

#94

Episode 498: The Long Lifespans in Genesis

“When Adam had lived 130 years, he fathered a son in his own likeness…The days of Adam after he fathered Seth were 800 years” (Genesis 5:3–4). When we come across these massive human lifespans in the book of Genesis, how are we to make sense of them? In this episode, we discuss the literary function of numbers, the symbolic significance of numbers in the Ancient Near East, and the importance of attentive reading as we grow in our love for the Scriptures. ... Read more

23 Oct 2024

36 MINS

36:21

23 Oct 2024

#93

Episode 497: Who are the Nephilim?

“The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them” (Genesis 6:4). Texts like Genesis 6 raise profound questions and don’t always offer easy explanations. In this episode, we discuss the perplexing topic of the Nephilim. Exploring some of the intertextual connections in Scripture, we survey the historical interpretations and try to shed some light on this strange episode in the Genesis narrative. ... Read more

16 Oct 2024

37 MINS

37:50

16 Oct 2024

#92

Episode 496: Who is the Serpent?

"Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made" (Genesis 3:1). Why does this talking serpent suddenly appear in the Genesis narrative? Drawing inspiration from Michael Heiser’s bookThe Unseen Realm, we dig into how ancient readers understood the concept of spiritual beings, how those beings are described in later passages of Scripture, and how these insights help us become more imaginative readers of the biblical story. ... Read more

09 Oct 2024

33 MINS

33:52

09 Oct 2024

#91

Episode 495: Was the Flood Universal or Local?

"I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth to destroy all flesh... Everything that is on the earth shall die," God says in Genesis 6:17. So was Noah's flood a global deluge that covered the entire earth? Or was it a regional event? By even asking this question, are we playing fast and loose with the text? In this episode we take up some of the questions surrounding the flood narrative in Genesis 6-9. ... Read more

02 Oct 2024

26 MINS

26:35

02 Oct 2024

#90

Episode 494: Can We Still Believe in Adam and Eve?

The veracity and historicity of Genesis is taken for granted by the New Testament authors and by Jesus himself. Yet many modern Christians feel the tension of holding a high view of Genesis while also weighing the claims of modern science. In this episode, we respond to a listener's question about how to properly read Genesis, taking into account the claims of geology, archaeology, and genetic science. Can we still believe in a historical Adam and Eve? Or are they merely legendary characters in a mythical story? ... Read more

25 Sep 2024

34 MINS

34:09

25 Sep 2024

#89

Episode 493: Let’s Talk Genesis 2

After creating the heavens and the earth, God rests. The principle of Sabbath becomes a major theme throughout the rest of Scripture. Aaron Mattox joins us to discuss how this theme of Sabbath-rest is emphasized and developed within the biblical storyline, and what it means for us today. ... Read more

18 Sep 2024

36 MINS

36:33

18 Sep 2024

#88

Episode 492: What God’s Up To In Kathmandu

Dusty’s back, everyone! Also Chris returned from his trip to Nepal. In this episode,Chrisshares some highlightsfromhis trip, includingsome updates on the growth and health of the church in Kathmandu. ... Read more

11 Sep 2024

26 MINS

26:11

11 Sep 2024

#87

Episode 491: Let's Talk Genesis 1

Genesis is an intriguing book, and a complicated one. It forms the prelude to the entire biblical narrative. In this episode, Aaron Mattox joins us to discuss some of the particulars of Genesis 1, and how we can grow as good and faithful Bible readers. ... Read more

04 Sep 2024

34 MINS

34:30

04 Sep 2024

#86

Episode 490: Bob Wrote a Book

It's book release week! Bob's latest book Gospel Training for Deacons hit the shelves on August 27. We thought it would be a good time to discuss the book and respond to a listener's question about how Bob approaches the writing process and what he emphasizes as he writes. ... Read more

28 Aug 2024

33 MINS

33:47

28 Aug 2024

#85

Episode 489: The Difference Between Sin & Immaturity

How should we understand the difference between sin and immaturity? To put it simply: one is moral/ethical and the other is not.In this episode, we parse out how to identifyspiritual, emotional, or relational immaturity. We also explore how the gospel helps us grow out ofimmaturity into deeper wisdom. ... Read more

21 Aug 2024

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#84

Episode 488: Cathedrals

Cathedrals have long captured the imagination of human beings. But why? What is it about these sacred spaces that evokes a sense of wonder and beauty? On his recent vacation, Chris visited several cathedrals in Spain; upon his return, we discuss the importance of developing a Christian aesthetic and how it can lead us to a deeper worship of God. ... Read more

14 Aug 2024

33 MINS

33:56

14 Aug 2024

#83

Episode 487: TWC Commentary | The Shift in Pro-Life Politics

Christians are a pro-life people. In the past, the pro-life strategy was fairly straightforward: help pregnant moms and work toward the repeal of Roe v. Wade. But the Dobbs Decision in 2022 brought about a shift in legislative strategy and tactics. In this episode, Bob uses Rusty Reno's categories of principle and prudence to discuss political platforms, state-level ballot initiatives, and how Christians can work together with grace and charity. Article: [https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2024/07/the-republican-party-sidelines-the-pro-life-cause] (https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2024/07/the-republican-party-sidelines-the-pro-life-cause) ... Read more

07 Aug 2024

31 MINS

31:35

07 Aug 2024

#82

Episode 486: From the Archives | Typology in the Bible

The whole Old Testament points beyond itself for fulfillment and anticipates the coming of Jesus Christ. In this episode from 2017, we discuss how understanding typology can enrich our reading of the Bible and sharpen our theological clarity. ... Read more

31 Jul 2024

26 MINS

26:34

31 Jul 2024

#81

Episode 485: TWC Commentary | The New Populism Is Here to Stay

It’s an election year, friends! And newsworthy events in American politics are taking place almost every day. Recently, Donald Trump decided to make JD Vance his running mate. That choice marks a new moment in American politics: it signifies that populism is here to stay. In this episode, Bob unpacks some insights from political scientist Damon Linker about how this new populism differs from traditional conservatism, what it means for the Republican and Democratic parties, and how Christians should think about their political identity. Article: [https://damonlinker.substack.com/p/the-convert] (https://damonlinker.substack.com/p/the-convert) ... Read more

24 Jul 2024

33 MINS

33:35

24 Jul 2024