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Culture and Context

How Jesus Fulfills the Hopes of Hanukkah

Thomas BoehmDecember 11, 202513 min read

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min9

Biblical Studies Practical Theology

Christmas Is for the Sorrowful (Matthew 2:16–18)

Kirk E. MillerDecember 10, 2025

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min11

Ministry

5 Steps to Align Your Church’s Theology & Ministry Philosophy

Chris BrunoDecember 2, 2025

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min24

Theology

What Is Theological Retrieval? A Primer

Jordan SteffaniakDecember 5, 2025

Anthropology

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min24

Theology

What Does It Mean to Be Human? Theological Anthropology

Christa McKirlandDecember 9, 2025

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min15

Practical Theology

Common Grace for the Common Good: Shaping Our Theology of Work

Gayle DoornbosApril 3, 2025

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min21

Biblical Studies

What Is the Creation Mandate—and Does It Still Matter?

Mark WardApril 1, 2025

Dec16

Logos Live

The Incarnation: Why God Became Human | Graham Cole

Kirk E. Miller15 min read

In this Logos Live episode, host Kirk E. Miller sits down with distinguished theologian Graham Cole for a deep dive into the doctrine of the incarnation. Their conversation centers on what it means...

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Oct29

Church History Logos Live

What Was the Protestant Reformation—& Why Does It Matter? | Joel Beeke

Kirk E. Miller8 min read

What is the Protestant Reformation, and why does it matter? Joel Beeke joins Kirk E. Miller to talk about the Reformation: Who were the Protestants, and why did they seek to reform the church? Kirk...

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Oct23

Logos Live

On Expository Preaching | David Helm

Kirk E. Miller9 min read

What is expository preaching, and is it still relevant in today’s changing world? In this episode of Logos Live, Kirk E. Miller sits down with Pastor David Helm who defines and makes the case for...

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Jul24

Bible Technology Logos Live

Responsible Use of AI in Bible Study | Mark Barnes

Kirk E. Miller9 min read

In this Logos Live episode, Kirk E. Miller sits down with Mark Barnes (principal product manager at Logos) to discuss responsible use of AI in Bible study and ministry. They explore cautions to...

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Jun30

Biblical Studies 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 Ministry

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 Ministry

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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