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Theology

What Is Spiritual Authority? Neither Authoritarianism nor Anti-Institutionalism

Jonathan LeemanJune 23, 2025

Several years ago, a pastor friend became convinced that, when leading the Supper, he should fence...

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Ministry

Is Your Church Truly Healthy? Look to Love, Not Metrics

Daniel StegemanJune 12, 2025

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Biblical Studies Ministry

Servant-Leadership: How Jesus Redefines Greatness

Steve AuldJune 6, 2025

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Practical Theology

Reconciliation in the Bible: How to Heal Broken Relationships

Mark BriansMay 20, 2025

Jun30

Logos Live

The Meaning of Ecclesiastes | Bobby Jamieson

Kirk E. Miller8 min read

In this Logos Live episode, Kirk E. Miller sits down with pastor, scholar, and author Bobby Jamieson to explore the message and enduring relevance of Ecclesiastes. Drawing from Jamieson’s book...

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Jun11

What in the Word

Why in the Word? | A Behind the Scenes Recap of Season 1

Kirk E. Miller3 min read

What in the Word? wraps up a rich and thought-provoking first season. In this special finale, host Kirk E. Miller turns the mic on himself, as Matt Barrios, the show producer, leads a reflective...

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Jun04

What in the Word

Is the Song Allegorical? | Fellipe do Vale on Song of Solomon

Kirk E. Miller13 min read

What’s the Song of Solomon really about? Is the Song a literal love poem, an allegory of God’s love, or something in between? In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller is joined by Fellipe...

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May30

Logos Live

What Makes a Church Healthy? | Mark Dever

Kirk E. Miller10 min read

In this Logos Live episode, host Kirk E. Miller welcomes Mark Dever, longtime pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and founder of 9Marks, to discuss what makes a healthy church...

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May28

What in the Word

What Does It Mean to Work Out Our Salvation? | Lynn Cohick on Philippians 2:12–13

Kirk E. Miller11 min read

In this episode of What in the Word?, Lynn H. Cohick joins Kirk E. Miller to unpack Paul's exhortation. Together, Kirk and Lynn explore the passage’s literary and theological context, its...

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May22

Logos Live

On Spiritual Abuse | Michael Kruger

Kirk E. Miller10 min read

In this episode of Logos Live, Kirk E. Miller speaks with Dr. Michael J. Kruger about the problem of spiritual abuse in the church, a topic he addresses in his book, Bully Pulpit. Together, Mike and...

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May21

What in the Word

Did Jesus Falsely Predict His Return? | Jeannine Brown on Matthew 16:28

Kirk E. Miller10 min read

In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller is joined by New Testament scholar Jeannine Brown to explore one of Scripture’s most challenging passages: Matthew 16. Did Jesus mistakenly...

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May14

What in the Word

Where Did Satan Come From? | Phillip Cary on Genesis 3

Kirk E. Miller11 min read

If God is good and created all things good, where did evil come from? In this episode of What in the Word?, Phillip Cary joins Kirk E. Miller to explore Genesis 3 and the origins of evil.

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May07

What in the Word

Is the Creation Story Literal? | Vern Poythress on Genesis 1:1–2:3

Kirk E. Miller12 min read

How should we understand the Bible’s Creation story in Genesis 1? In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller is joined by Vern Poythress to explore the genre, interpretation, and...

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Apr30

What in the Word

Is It Wrong to Want to Be Rich? | Malcolm Foley on 1 Timothy 6:6–10

Kirk E. Miller9 min read

In this episode of What in the Word?, Malcolm Foley joins Kirk E. Miller to discuss the challenging passage of 1 Timothy 6. Together, they unpack Paul’s warnings about the desire for wealth and...

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