A common misconception about the book of Ecclesiastes is that it is very pessimistic. In actual fact, there is great comfort throughout the book that while life without God is meaningless, there is great satisfaction found when we cling to the Lord, and only to Him.
Mikko Sivonen, Academic Dean of the Agricola Theological Seminary in Finland, joins Dr. Hopkins to discuss working as a missionary in a place where people are predominantly a different denomination than you. You can learn more about Mikko's work here www.agricolasemin
Did you know that there are many different kinds of Proverbs? While the book is "Wisdom Literature", there are many different messages in the Scriptures.
Dr. Phil Hopkins shares his thoughts and perspective on the current war between Israel and Iran. Dr. Hopkins has a Ph.D in Iranian history and has raised his family in Iranian culture.
The book of Psalms are a collection of praises, laments, thanksgivings, and prayers. Dr. Wegner explains the many genres and structures of the psalms and how they can be interpreted.
The Beyond Program sends qualified Gateway Students on fully funded short term, international mission trips. In this episode, GoTrip director Carola Manriquez talks with Dr. Hopkins about the importance of getting involved in the work of the Great Commission, her iden
Can God be put on trial? How are we to understand suffering? Why is the book of Job in the Bible? Dive into the book and learn about the book that brings us an amazing story of God's goodness.
Sam Rahmani, an Iranian refugee and PhD candidate, shares his journey from a non-practicing Bahai family in Tehran to becoming a Christian. Influenced by atheist mentors and philosophical readings, Sam was an atheist but later found faith through the reading Galatians
The Biblical book of Ester does not mention God once. However, that does't mean God is absent. Irony is used a lot in this book to show God working through human interactions.
Lamar Schubert, an overseas worker, joins Dr. Hopkins to discuss to utter lostness of Europe, differences in Orthodox and Protestant churches, and how to navigate political questions on mission.