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ProveText
A GlossaHouse podcast exploring Scripture through language, culture, and theology.
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1555. Struggling to Remember Biblical Greek? Try Praying It | Conversation with Mark Joseph Simon
Struggling to remember your New Testament Greek? What if your daily prayers could help you build vocabulary—and make the language stick? Mark Joseph Simon…
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1554. Benjamin | What’s in the Name? with Dr. Mario Melendez
Rachel called him Ben-Oni. Jacob renamed him Benjamin. What do these two names reveal about his story? In this episode of What’s in the Name?, Dr. Mario…
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1553. What If We’ve Been Thinking About Spiritual Gifts All Wrong? | Dr. Daniel J. Brendsel
What comes to mind when you hear “spiritual gifts”—a special ability, a ministry role, or a test that tells you where to serve? What if that picture is…
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1552. Why Do Some Students Learn Languages Faster? What Teachers Can Do (SLA Insights #98)
Why do some students pick up a language quickly while others struggle in the same classroom? In this episode of SLA Insights, Dr. Jennifer Noonan explores…
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1551. Why Do Students Learn Languages at Different Rates? (SLA Insights #97)
Why can students in the same language class learn at such different rates? In this short preview, Dr. Jennifer Noonan introduces a new SLA Insights mini-series…
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1550. Reading Jesus Differently: Wisdom, Wholeness, and Human Flourishing w/ Dr. Jonathan Pennington
What if the Sermon on the Mount isn’t primarily showing us an impossible standard—but teaching us how to flourish? Dr. Jonathan T. Pennington joins Dr. T…
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1549. Is Spiritual Warfare Still Real Today? | Sabbatical Insider with Dr. Fredrick J. Long
Is spiritual warfare still a present reality—and what might it look like in everyday life? In the second-to-last episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J…
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1548. Joseph | What’s in the Name? with Dr. Mario Melendez
What does the name Joseph actually mean—and how does that meaning shape the stories of both Joseph in Genesis and Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus? In this…
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1547. Self-Esteem Isn't Biblical? A Christian Psychology Perspective | Wholly Love Ep. 24
Is self-esteem something Christians should pursue—or does Scripture point us toward something deeper?In this episode of Wholly Love, Ben Hundley and Patrick…
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1546. Teaching Biblical Vocabulary? Start Here (SLA Insights #96)
What does it mean to truly know a word—and how can biblical language instructors help students learn, retain, and retrieve vocabulary? In this episode of SLA…
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1545. Teaching Biblical Hebrew? 3 Helpful Publications on Hebrew Vocab Learning (SLA Insights #95)
What can research on second language acquisition teach us about Biblical Hebrew vocabulary learning? In this episode of SLA Insights, Dr. Jennifer Noonan…
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1544. Did Solomon Ask God for the Wrong Thing? Interview with Dr. Jim Samra
Solomon asked God for wisdom—and God said yes.But what if wisdom wasn't the greatest gift Solomon could have asked for? In this episode, Dr. Michael Halcomb…
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1543. BONUS EPISODE: Can You Empathize Without Agreeing? | Wholly Love Ep. 23
🎙️ Wholly Love Bonus Conversation Can you truly empathize with someone without agreeing with their choices? In this follow-up conversation, Dr. Fredrick J…
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1542. Spiritual Direction vs. Counseling: Which Better Facilitates Love? | Wholly Love Ep. 22
What is the difference between counseling and spiritual direction? In this episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long, Ben Hundley, and Patrick Holley explore one of the…
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1541. Wholly Love Returns: Is Psychology Compatible with Christian Faith? (Ep. 21)
Welcome back to Wholly Love. In this rebooted episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long is joined by Patrick Holley and Ben Hundley for a conversation about one of the…
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1539. He Went Viral... But His Double Life Was Falling Apart | Darryl McGregory's Story
What happens when the success everyone sees hides the struggle no one knows about? In this powerful testimony, Darryl McGregory shares how he went from living…
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1538. Opening My Encouragement Folder: Notes, Memories, and Finishing Strong | Sabbatical Insider
How do you stay encouraged when life, work, and ministry often feel thankless? In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long reflects on the…
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1537. The Unexpected Way to Learn Biblical Greek | Interview with Mark Joseph Simon
How do you keep your Biblical Greek from becoming rusty?For author Mark Joseph Simon, the answer was unexpected: pray in Greek.In this conversation, Mark…
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1536. The Rainbow Isn't What You Think (The Flood Explained) | Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb
Was the flood really about God's anger? Most of us learned the story of Noah as children: people were bad, God got angry, and the flood happened. But Genesis…
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1535. Inside a Bible Scholar's Office | The Books Behind 40 Years of Biblical Research
What does the office of a biblical scholar actually look like? In this Sabbatical Insider episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long takes you on a personal tour of his…
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1534. Christians Used to Be Funnier? Humor, Satire, and the Church | Dr. Terry Lindvall (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Terry Lindvall. If you haven't seen Part 1 yet, start there first: https://youtu.be/jBuZ6d7O2es What happened to…
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1533. Why God Created Temples, Priests, and Sacrifices: The Story of God's Presence | Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb
Many Christians assume the Old Testament is primarily about rules, restrictions, sacrifices, and barriers between God and humanity. But what if those things…
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1532. Why Your Prayers Matter More Than You Think | The Ministry of Intercession with Dr. Fred Long
Do our prayers really make a difference? In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long reflects on the ministry of intercession while giving…
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1531. God Is Funny? Humor, Satire, and the Bible | Conversation with Dr. Terry Lindvall (Part 1)
Most Christians read the Bible far too seriously. But what if Scripture contains far more humor, irony, satire, and laughter than we've been taught to see? In…
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1530. Holiness Isn’t What You Think It Is | Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb
Most Christians define holiness as "being set apart." But what if that's not how Scripture introduces holiness at all? In this episode of the ProveText…
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1529. Do Dogs Go to Heaven? Reflections on Death, Grief, and the Afterlife | Dr. Fredrick J. Long
Today’s episode is a deeply personal one. Fred reflects on the passing of his beloved dog, Callie, after fifteen years together. As he processes grief, he…
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1528. What Happens When Christian Leaders Disagree? | 1 Cor 1:12–13 | The Corinth Conversations #7
What happens when Christians start choosing sides? In this episode of Corinth Conversations, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long explore one of…
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1527. How to Understand the Entire Bible in Five Acts | Dr T. Michael W. Halcomb
Can the entire Bible really be summarized in just five words? Many Christians know the stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus, and…
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1526. Is Academic Writing Just Elitism? | Sabbatical Insider w/ Dr. Fredrick J. Long
Is academic writing just intellectual showmanship? In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long reflects on a surprising criticism he recently…
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1525. “I Came Out as Straight” | Growing Up Inside the Sexual Revolution w/ Moira Greyland
What happens when the sexual revolution becomes your childhood? In this intense and deeply personal conversation, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb sits down with…
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1524. What’s On My Shelf? | Kingdom of God, Ancient Coins & Scholarship w/ Dr. Fredrick J. Long
What’s actually on a biblical scholar’s shelf? In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long takes viewers inside his study to explore books…
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1523. What Is the Soul? Patrick Holley on Psychology, Theology & Inner Transformation
What is the soul? Is it different from our thoughts, emotions, and body? And how does God transform our inner life? In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb…
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1522. Covenant Isn’t What You Think It Is | Dr T. Michael W. Halcomb
Covenant is often treated like a spiritual contract: terms, conditions, and benefits. But in Scripture, covenant is much bigger than paperwork. In this…
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1521. Why I Didn’t Record Last Week… | Sabbatical Insider w/ Dr. Fredrick J. Long
What happens when scholarship collides with real life? In this deeply personal episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long shares the difficult…
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1520. What Happens When Society Rejects God? | Dr. Chris Palmer on Nihilism, AI & Modern Despair
What happens when a culture loses belief in God? In this deep and surprisingly funny conversation, Dr. Chris Palmer joins Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb to discuss…
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1519. The Lie That Still Controls How You See God | Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb
What if the biggest problem in Genesis 3 wasn’t just disobedience… but deception? In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb uncovers the serpent’s strategy in…
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1518. Why Christianity Feels So Divided (And What We’re Missing) | with Dr. Paul J. Morrison
Why does Christianity feel so divided today? If there’s one Spirit and one Church, why are there so many denominations, disagreements, and tensions—even among…
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1517. The Question That Broke Humanity (Genesis 3 Explained) | Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb
The fall of humanity didn’t begin with a bite—it began with a question. In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explores Genesis 3 and the serpent’s subtle…
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1516. Inside Ephesians 4: Greek Texts, Unity, and Translation | Sabbatical Insider w/ Dr. Fred Long
In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long continues documenting his translation work through the book of Ephesians using the Patriarchal…
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1515. The Real Threat to the Church? (Not What You Think) | 1 Cor 1:10–11 | The Corinth Conversations #6
What if the greatest threat to the church isn’t culture, politics, or persecution… but Christians themselves? In this episode of The Corinth Conversations, Dr…
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1514. What “Faith” Actually Means (Greek Explained) | Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb
Is faith just believing the right things… or is it something more? In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb challenges a common assumption: that faith is…
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1513. Inside the Process of Translating Ephesians | Sabbatical Insider w/ Dr. Fredrick J. Long
What does a sabbatical actually look like for a biblical scholar? In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long takes you behind the scenes of…
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1512. Inside Biblical Studies: Women, the Cross, and Culture (with Dr. Lynn Cohick)
Dr. Lynn Cohick joins the ProveText Podcast to explore the world of early Christianity, the role of women in the New Testament, and the deeper meaning of the…
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1511. They Didn’t Need More Knowledge… They Needed Trust | Genesis 3 Explained
What if the tree of the knowledge of good and evil wasn’t actually about knowledge?In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb unpacks Genesis 2–3 and shows…
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1510. Joel, Politics, and the Danger of Self-Serving Bible Reading | Dr. Charlie Hadjiev
Have you ever wondered if we sometimes use the Bible to justify our own views?In this episode of the ProveText Podcast, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb sits down…
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1509. Eden Was a Temple: The Pattern That Unlocks the Whole Bible | Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb
What if Eden wasn’t just a garden… but the first temple?In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explores a powerful biblical pattern hiding in plain sight…
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1508. Sabbatical Reality: Research Chaos, Rewrites & Real Life | Sabbatical Insider w/ Dr. Fred Long
What does a sabbatical really look like behind the scenes? In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long shares an honest update on his research…
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1507. I Was Dead… Then Everything Changed | Ryan Waldroop’s Story
Ryan Waldroop shares his powerful story—from childhood trauma and addiction to a near-fatal overdose… and what happened next changed everything. After years of…
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1506. Authority vs Autonomy: The Lie That Broke Humanity | Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb
What does it actually mean to be human? In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explores a foundational biblical truth from Genesis: we have authority—but…
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1505. Years of Work… for $150? The Reality of Scholarship | Sabbatical Insider with Dr. Fred Long
What does real academic work actually look like?In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long shares the honest reality of scholarship—the slow…
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1504. Are You REALLY Lacking Nothing? | 1 Corinthians 1:7–9 | The Corinth Conversations #5
Missed the YouTube live? Here’s the replay from April 2nd. “You are not lacking in any gift…” (1 Corinthians 1:7) But what does that actually mean?In this…
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1503. Creation Matters—So Why Resurrection? | Genesis & New Creation
Most people think salvation means escape. But if that were true… why resurrection? In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb connects Genesis and…
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1502. Stuck in a Research Lull (But Still Moving) | Sabbatical Insider with Dr. Fredrick J. Long
What do you do when you’re “productive”… but not actually moving forward? In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long shares the reality of…
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1501. This Caused Chaos in Corinth: Women, Wealth & Words | 1 Cor 1:5-6 | The Corinth Conversations #4
Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fred Long continue their slow walk through 1 Corinthians, examining 1 Corinthians 1:5–6 in the Greek text. Paul says the…
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1500. God Didn’t Rest—He Took the Throne | Genesis 1 Explained
What does it actually mean that God “rested” in Genesis 1? Most people assume it means stopping, relaxing, or taking a break. But in the ancient world, “rest”…
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1499. Sabbatical Isn’t What You Think | Sabbatical Insider with Dr. Fredrick J. Long
Academic sabbatical sounds like a season of rest… but the reality is something else. In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long shares what…
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1498. Behind the Book: Honoring Allen Black | Conversation with Dr. Lance Hawley & Dr. Garrett Best
In this episode of the ProveText Podcast, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb is joined by Dr. Lance Hawley and Dr. Garrett Best to discuss their edited volume: Teaching…
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1497. “I’m Only Human”… But By What Standard?
“I’m only human.” It’s a phrase we use often—but have we ever stopped to ask what we mean by it? In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb revisits Genesis 1…
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1496. Hard Skills, Simple Living & Sabbatical Life in Kentucky | Sabbatical Insider w/ Dr. Fred Long
In this episode, Dr. Long reflects on returning to Kentucky after time in Arizona, adjusting back to rhythm, and rediscovering the value of hard skills—from…
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1495. Grace Is Power: Rethinking Paul’s Greeting | 1 Cor 1:3-4 | The Corinth Conversations #3
In this episode of Corinth Conversations, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue their slow walk through 1 Corinthians, focusing on 1…