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Open Seat
Hosted by Olivia, Kaitlin, and Cade · EN
Open Seat is a place where we gather to discuss the glory of God revealed in the NewTestament by studying the original Greek in which it was written. We hope to bridge the gap of scholarship surrounding the study of Koine Greek, and as we host these conversations, we hope to demonstrate the beauty of the Bible's original languages. To all who are interested, take a seat with us and join the conversation today!
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Episode 24: Reflecting on Season 1
Apr 2, 202400:39:55Tap to summarizeToday's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we wrap up our first season! We take a moment to reflect on where we have been, discussing favorite episodes, highlights from 1 John, and helpful resources for studying Greek. Thanks for joining us this season, we look forward to continuing the conversation in season 2!Our MissionWe recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table.Thanks for taking a seat with us today! We would love to hear your questions and begin addressing them throughout our podcast! Contact us through one of the resources listed below.Follow us on Instagram @openseatpodcastSend us an Email: openseatconvos@gmail.com Find Resources on our Website: https://openseatpodcast.com/Or View our Host Site:https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/shareMusic in this Podcast:Upbeat Travel | Exploring by Alex-Productionshttps://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvUMusic promoted by http://onsound.eu/
Transcribe →Episode 23: Sin, Death, and Jesus - John's Final Encouragement to Believers - 1 John 5:13-21
Mar 26, 202400:48:55Tap to summarizeToday's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we finish our study of the book of 1 John! We discuss the importance and power of prayer, especially when it comes to praying for fellow believers and their struggle against sin. We talk about what John means by "sin that leads to death" versus "sin that does not lead to death." We close by discussing John's final encouragement, that Jesus is the True God and eternal life to those who believe.This concludes our study of 1 John! Let us know how you were encouraged throughout the season, and please reach out to let us know what book we should study next!Our MissionWe recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table.Thanks for taking a seat with us today! We would love to hear your questions and begin addressing them throughout our podcast! Contact us through one of the resources listed below.Follow us on Instagram @openseatpodcastSend us an Email: openseatconvos@gmail.com Find Resources on our Website: https://openseatpodcast.com/Or View our Host Site:https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/shareMusic in this Podcast:Upbeat Travel | Exploring by Alex-Productionshttps://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvUMusic promoted by http://onsound.eu/
Transcribe →Episode 22: Confidence in Christ with Aaron Wells - 1 John 5:1-12
Mar 19, 202400:52:11Tap to summarizeToday's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and friend Aaron Wells! Aaron is a PhD student at Colorado School of Mines and an involved member at Storyline Church. Together, we study the first half of 1 John 5. First, we see that through faith in Christ we have become children of God, we have overcome the world, and we have received eternal life. We discuss how the testimony of water, blood, and the Holy Spirit confirms Christ's identity (and our identity in Christ). Finally, we recognize that true life is found only in Jesus Christ through faith. Our MissionWe recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table.Thanks for taking a seat with us today! We would love to hear your questions and begin addressing them throughout our podcast! Contact us through one of the resources listed below.Follow us on Instagram @openseatpodcastSend us an Email: openseatconvos@gmail.com Find Resources on our Website: https://openseatpodcast.com/Or View our Host Site:https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/shareMusic in this Podcast:Upbeat Travel | Exploring by Alex-Productionshttps://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvUMusic promoted by http://onsound.eu/
Transcribe →Episode 21: Hebrew and the Septuagint with Dr. Seth Rodriquez
Mar 12, 202400:58:59Tap to summarizeToday's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and former professor, Dr. Seth Rodriquez! Dr. Rodriquez currently works at Colorado Christian University, teaching courses on the Old Testament and on Archeology. We discuss Rodriquez's experience learning the biblical languages and the joys of being a professor. After this, we give a brief overview of the Septuagint and examine the similarities between the Hebrew and Greek in two Old Testament passages. Our MissionWe recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table.Thanks for taking a seat with us today! We would love to hear your questions and begin addressing them throughout our podcast! Contact us through one of the resources listed below.Follow us on Instagram @openseatpodcastSend us an Email: openseatconvos@gmail.com Find Resources on our Website: https://openseatpodcast.com/Or View our Host Site:https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/shareMusic in this Podcast:Upbeat Travel | Exploring by Alex-Productionshttps://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvUMusic promoted by http://onsound.eu/
Transcribe →Episode 20: God is Love - 1 John 4:7-21
Mar 5, 202400:48:23Tap to summarizeToday's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we continue our study of 1 John, reaching the passage where we read the famous phrase, "God is love." Together, we discuss the ultimate act of God's love, how God's love is perfected in us, and the confidence and hope we have as a result. We hope you are as encouraged as we are by God's love for us!Our MissionWe recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table.Thanks for taking a seat with us today! We would love to hear your questions and begin addressing them throughout our podcast! Contact us through one of the resources listed below.Follow us on Instagram @openseatpodcastSend us an Email: openseatconvos@gmail.com Find Resources on our Website: https://openseatpodcast.com/Or View our Host Site:https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/shareMusic in this Podcast:Upbeat Travel | Exploring by Alex-Productionshttps://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvUMusic promoted by http://onsound.eu/
Transcribe →A Brief Update and Encouragement
Feb 27, 202400:10:00Tap to summarizeToday's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! Today, we take a brief break from our typical episode structure, encouraging you with the words of several historical Christians and what they have to say about biblical languages.Our MissionWe recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table.Thanks for taking a seat with us today! We would love to hear your questions and begin addressing them throughout our podcast! Contact us through one of the resources listed below.Follow us on Instagram @openseatpodcastSend us an Email: openseatconvos@gmail.com Find Resources on our Website: https://openseatpodcast.com/Or View our Host Site:https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/shareMusic in this Podcast:Upbeat Travel | Exploring by Alex-Productionshttps://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvUMusic promoted by http://onsound.eu/
Transcribe →Episode 19: The Four Loves
Feb 20, 202400:32:04Tap to summarizeToday's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we conduct a word study on the four different words for love in the Koine Greek language. We discuss the differences between the four types of love, examples of where they occur in the Bible, and why it is helpful to have four different words for love. We also set the stage for next week when we will get to discuss the famous phrase, "God is love." We look forward to next week and hope you'll tune in!Our MissionWe recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table.Thanks for taking a seat with us today! We would love to hear your questions and begin addressing them throughout our podcast! Contact us through one of the resources listed below.Follow us on Instagram @openseatpodcastSend us an Email: openseatconvos@gmail.com Find Resources on our Website: https://openseatpodcast.com/Or View our Host Site:https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/shareMusic in this Podcast:Upbeat Travel | Exploring by Alex-Productionshttps://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvUMusic promoted by http://onsound.eu/
Transcribe →Episode 18: Discerning Spirits and Truth - 1 John 4:1-6 with Chase Karraker
Feb 13, 202400:51:45Tap to summarizeToday's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and friend, Chase Karraker. Chase works in the Residence Life office at Colorado Christian University and is passionate about psychology and music. Together we discuss the beginning of chapter 4 of 1 John, discussing the spiritual world and how we know the spirit of truth. We also contrast the voice of God with the voice of the world and find encouragement knowing that "he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world."Our MissionWe recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table.Thanks for taking a seat with us today! We would love to hear your questions and begin addressing them throughout our podcast! Contact us through one of the resources listed below.Follow us on Instagram @openseatpodcastSend us an Email: openseatconvos@gmail.com Find Resources on our Website: https://openseatpodcast.com/Or View our Host Site:https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/shareMusic in this Podcast:Upbeat Travel | Exploring by Alex-Productionshttps://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvUMusic promoted by http://onsound.eu/
Transcribe →Episode 17: Why the Church Should Take Sin Seriously with Dr. David E. Bosworth
Feb 6, 202400:48:26Tap to summarizeToday's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and one of our former professors, Dr. David E. Bosworth! Dr. Bosworth is one of the New Testament professors at Colorado Christian University, specializing in Koine Greek, Pauline Literature, and Intercultural Ministry. After conversing about the joys of studying Greek, we conduct a grammar case study in 1 Corinthians chapter 5, examining the phrase "in the name of the Lord Jesus." We discuss the proper grammatical understanding of the phrase and its implication: the Church, as the representative of Christ to the world, must take sin seriously. Keep an eye out for his upcoming book, “Urgency and Severity: Pauline Rationale for Explusion in 1 Corinthians 5:1-13,” coming out May 30, 2024!Our MissionWe recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table.Thanks for taking a seat with us today! We would love to hear your questions and begin addressing them throughout our podcast! Contact us through one of the resources listed below.Follow us on Instagram @openseatpodcastSend us an Email: openseatconvos@gmail.com Find Resources on our Website: https://openseatpodcast.com/Or View our Host Site:https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/shareMusic in this Podcast:Upbeat Travel | Exploring by Alex-Productionshttps://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvUMusic promoted by http://onsound.eu/
Transcribe →Episode 16: Love One Another - 1 John 3:11-24 with Emily Watling
Jan 30, 202400:48:35Tap to summarizeToday's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and friend Emily Watling! Emily is a former classmate from CCU, Kaitlin's roommate, and currently works in admissions at CCU and as a barista at a coffee shop. Together, we discuss one of the major themes of John that occurs in chapter three, the theme of loving your brother/sister. We know that someone has truly experienced the love of God if they are known for the way they love their brother, loving them in both word and action, as Christ did. Our MissionWe recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table.Thanks for taking a seat with us today! We would love to hear your questions and begin addressing them throughout our podcast! Contact us through one of the resources listed below.Follow us on Instagram @openseatpodcastSend us an Email: openseatconvos@gmail.com Find Resources on our Website: https://openseatpodcast.com/Or View our Host Site:https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/shareMusic in this Podcast:Upbeat Travel | Exploring by Alex-Productionshttps://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvUMusic promoted by http://onsound.eu/
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