“The Holy Scriptures are our letters from home.”― Augustine of Hippo

In the last episode of The Podechesis Podcast we had a great conversation about our purpose.  We learned that we were created to glorify God and enjoy him forever.  So, if that is our purpose, how are we to carry it out.  How do we know how to do what we were created to do? 

In this episode, Brett, Allen, and Jim talk about the second question in Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, “What rule has God given to direct us how we may glorify him?”  They will talk about the Bible and why it is important for Christians. They will share their love for the bible, share some of their favorite passages and stories, and give tips on how to study it.

Along the way, Jim will try to push kale smoothies (to no avail), Brett will tell a bad dad joke, and Allen will disparage the good name of Tim Tebow.   

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Important Links from Episode 2

Wesley’s Revision of the Shorter Catechism (From Seedbed.com): https://store.seedbed.com/collections/the-john-wesley-collection/products/wesleys-revision-of-the-shorter-catechism

Wikipedia article of Westminster Shorter Catechism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westminster_Shorter_Catechism

Thomas Oden’s four-volume set on the teachings of John Wesley:

Videos on Scripture:

Craig Keener: I, II, III, IV

William Mounce: Are the New Testament Manuscripts Reliable? & Can We Trust Bible Translations? & Can We Trust the Bible

Episode 2 Show Notes

“You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” -Inigo Montoya to Vizzini, The Princess Bride

Do we know what the word purpose means? When we ask, “What is my purpose?” or “Why am I here?” or say things like, “Your purpose in life is…” or “You were put on this earth for this reason.” do we know what we are really talking about? Perhaps the meaning of purpose is not what we think it is. Maybe our understanding of purpose is too complicated and too small.

In the second episode of The Podechesis Podcast Allen, Jim, and Brett have an important conversation about the first question in Wesley’s Revision of the Westminister Shorter Catechism, “What is the chief end of man?” They discuss the meaning of purpose, what it means to glorify God and to enjoy him, and they share their hearts in discussing why it matters that we understand what it is God designed us to do.

Along the way, you will hear which cereal is the best, Jim try to convince Brett and Allen to try kale smoothies (not happening!), and Allen and Jim break into song ever so briefly.

Listen and Subscribe to Podechesis on: Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, and Google. Please leave a 5-Star review!!!

You can follow The Podechesis Podcast on Facebook & Twitter: @podechesis

And contact the show at: questions@podechesis.com

Important Links from Episode 2

Wesley’s Revision of the Shorter Catechism (From Seedbed.com): https://store.seedbed.com/collections/the-john-wesley-collection/products/wesleys-revision-of-the-shorter-catechism

Wikipedia article of Westminster Shorter Catechism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westminster_Shorter_Catechism

Thomas Oden’s Systematic Theology in one volume: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061449717/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_dpS5Eb5MPPJRD

Great Resource about John Wesley: https://amzn.to/36xZhhg

Jim’s favorite kale smoothie recipe

Welcome to the first episode of Podechesis!  Like any good comic book, superhero series, or serial story there has to be a compelling back story.  In order to know why The Incredible Hulk is who he is, why Iron Man acts the way he acts, or Batman is so driven to fight crime in Gotham City, a back story has to be in place that explains what drives Bruce Banner, Tony Stark, and Bruce Wayne.  Without the back story the narrative would be incomplete.

This first episode is the back story of Podechesis.  Jim, Allen, and Brett tell their stories of faith, their calls into pastoral ministry, and what drives them to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ today.  You will also hear what this podcast is all about, how it got its name, and its purpose.

Listen and Subscribe to Podechesis on: Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, and Google

You can follow The Podechesis Podcast on Twitter: @podechesis

And contact the show at: questions@podechesis.com

Why Podechesis? https://podechesis.com/2020/05/26/whats-in-a-name

Important links from episode one:

Wesley’s Revision of the Shorter Catechism (From Seedbed.com): https://store.seedbed.com/collections/the-john-wesley-collection/products/wesleys-revision-of-the-shorter-catechism

Wikipedia article of Westminster Shorter Catechism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westminster_Shorter_Catechism

Great Resource about John Wesley: https://amzn.to/36xZhhg

Good resource on the Church and Post-Modernism: https://amzn.to/3eqkNrh

Correction: In this episode, you will hear Brett make a reference to Leviticus 17.  He meant Leviticus 19.