Category: Gospeled Boldly

Humble beginnings… In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read about Saul’s attempts at finding his father’s donkeys—instead to find himself in a position he never dreamed of (though Samuel did, literally).

In the Backwards Life, Pastor Brown talks about the aphorism, “you can’t judge a book by its cover.”

This episode covers 1 Samuel 9:1-10:13.

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When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with God… or something. In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read about the Ark of the Covenant’s journey, and Samuel’s ascendance to power. Also, the Philistines attack during church—the ushers are not pleased, to say nothing of God Himself!

In the Backwards Life, Pastor Brown is asked whether suffering is always a punishment from God.

This episode covers 1 Samuel 6:19-8:22.

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The first recorded outbreak of the black plague? You decide! In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read about the Ark of the Covenant’s trip to Dagon’s temple to give the false god a little… break. Then, the Philistines discover that the Egyptians had the right idea in getting the Israelites to go away—even at the cost of sending them with a little gold if you have to. Also, Thomas does something a little… different… with the Scripture readings this round.

In the Backwards Life, Pastor Brown takes on the Christian trend of: “how to find a spouse” advice.

This episode covers 1 Samuel 4:19-6:16.

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The chickens come home to roost for Eli’s house… and for Israel. In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown  and Thomas Lemke read about the Lord’s midnight visit to Samuel, and the tidings the young prophet must bring the old priest. One almost gets the sense that this book will bring lots of examples of the Lord sending messages to those in power… So with God decreeing judgement, what should we expect to happen when Israel takes the field against the Philistines—with the Ark of the Covenant in tow?

In the Backwards Life, Pastor Brown talks about the idea of “hearing from God” in modern evangelical parlance.

This episode covers 1 Samuel 3:1-4:18.

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The Levitical/Aaronic priesthood biffs it again! In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read about the worthless sons of Eli. Some high priests—they take the flesh of the sacrifice that belongs to God from the people and give it to themselves to eat. How would those ancient Israelites have rejoiced to know that the Priest to come after would take God’s flesh as a sacrifice from himself and give it to the people to eat? Strange things are happening in Shiloh! How will God deal with this mess?

In the Backwards Life, Pastor Brown talks about the concept of a Christian’s “testimony.”

This episode covers 1 Samuel 2:12-36.

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Shiloh = Sin City? In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read about Elkanah’s yearly trips to the Tabernacle, and the strife between his two (count ‘em, two) wives. The one, Hannah, prays for a kiddo and is granted her request. Then she has to drop her tot at one heck of a daycare, but in the bittersweetness of that moment comes a most devout song.

In the Backwards Life, Pastor Brown talks about polygamy in the ancient world.

This episode covers 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11.

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In which we reach the end of the book of Acts. In this Episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read as Paul gets a little help from his new buddies on Malta. Then, he is delivered to Rome, where he gets to meet the believers who received his earlier letter. And to round it all off, he hosts a meeting with the movers and shakers of the Jews to preach the Gospel to his kin, and to let them know that the Kingdom of God has come even to the gentiles—with or without their permission. Also, sections from Eusebius on what happened to Paul after the end of Acts, and a teaser on where we are going next: 1st Samuel!

In the Backwards Life, Pastor Brown talks about how Christians should approach our own eventual (even impending) deaths.

This episode covers Acts 28:7-31.

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When soldiers and sailors want to swim away but don’t know how, flotsam junk will do just fine. In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read as Paul sets sail along the Mediterranean coastline. That is, until an impatient decision results in the ship getting blown off course, leaving the crew with naught but envy for the solid ground. Then, after making landfall on the island Sam Spade wishes he never heard of, Paul shakes off a viper like it’s nothing, prompting the locals to ask – how can one man stop his ending?

In the Backwards Life, Pastor talks about the place of boycotts for those who want something they oppose to come down.

This episode covers Acts 27:1-28:6.

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Wait… Bernice was Agrippa’s sister? In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read about Paul’s verbal defense before Herod Agrippa II. Paul, ever winsome and factual, doesn’t fail to please. But, since he’s already appealed to Caesar, no amount of sympathy from Agrippa can undo what’s been set in motion. For better or worse: Paul is going to Rome.

In the Backwards Life, Thomas asks Pastor to expound on the sentiment of “you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours.”

This episode covers Acts 25:13-26:32. 

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In this “lost episode” (so called because Thomas’ audio is horribly botched, so the episode never came out – until now) Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke finish the story of Gideon.

In the Backwards Life, Thomas asks Pastor to talk about how people in the pews should react when those of the clergy have disagreements amongst themselves.

This episode covers Judges 8:1-35.

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