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Open Seat

Olivia, Kaitlin, and Cade

25 episodes

6 months ago

Today's Episode Welcome 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 Mission We recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, writt...

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Religion & Spirituality

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Today's Episode Welcome 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 Mission We recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, writt...

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Religion & Spirituality

Episodes (20/25)

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Episode 24: Reflecting on Season 1

Today's Episode Welcome 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 Mission We recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, writt...

1 year ago

39 minutes

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Episode 23: Sin, Death, and Jesus - John's Final Encouragement to Believers - 1 John 5:13-21

Today's Episode Welcome 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...

1 year ago

48 minutes

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Episode 22: Confidence in Christ with Aaron Wells - 1 John 5:1-12

Today's Episode Welcome 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 ...

1 year ago

52 minutes

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Episode 21: Hebrew and the Septuagint with Dr. Seth Rodriquez

Today's Episode Welcome 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 pass...

1 year ago

58 minutes

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Episode 20: God is Love - 1 John 4:7-21

Today's Episode Welcome 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 Mission We recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beau...

1 year ago

48 minutes

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A Brief Update and Encouragement

Today's Episode Welcome 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 Mission We 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 ...

1 year ago

10 minutes

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Episode 19: The Four Loves

Today's Episode Welcome 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 Mission We recogn...

1 year ago

32 minutes

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Episode 18: Discerning Spirits and Truth - 1 John 4:1-6 with Chase Karraker

Today's Episode Welcome 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 t...

1 year ago

51 minutes

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Episode 17: Why the Church Should Take Sin Seriously with Dr. David E. Bosworth

Today's Episode Welcome 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 pr...

1 year ago

48 minutes

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Episode 16: Love One Another - 1 John 3:11-24 with Emily Watling

Today's Episode Welcome 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, lovi...

1 year ago

48 minutes

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Episode 15: The Beauty of Koine Greek with Dr. David Kotter

Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest, professor, and friend, Dr. David Kotter! Dr. Kotter is the current Dean of the School of Theology at Colorado Christian University and one of our former Greek professors. As we sit with Kotter, he shares about his life, love for the Lord, passion for teaching, and the importance of studying the Greek language. We deeply appreciate Kotter's insight and perspectives, and we hope you all are enc...

1 year ago

47 minutes

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Episode 14: On Sin and Righteousness - 1 John 3:1-10

Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we continue our study of 1 John, spending the majority of our conversation talking about sin. We wrestle with the question, is John talking about habitual sin in this chapter? What is John trying to communicate to his audience, and what should our takeaway be? We end our conversation by turning back to the Gospel, finding encouragement in the finished work of Christ. Our Mission We recognize that the Bible was written in ...

1 year ago

55 minutes

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Episode 13: Seminary and Pastorship with Ryan Wassell

Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest Pastor Ryan Wassell! Ryan is a husband, father of four, and the lead pastor of Calvary Redeeming Grace in Lakewood, Colorado. As we ask Ryan about his time in seminary and his role as lead pastor, we focus on the role Koine Greek played in his development as a pastor and the role Greek currently plays in his preparation for teaching on Sunday mornings. Ryan shares his passion for theology and encour...

1 year ago

45 minutes

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Episode 12: Abide in the Truth - 1 John 2:18-29 with Dylan Rudolph

Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and friend, Dylan Rudolph! Dylan is a 5th grade teacher, bringing knowledge of history and Greek Orthodoxy philosophies to our conversation today. Together, we unpack the ending of chapter 2 of 1 John, discussing "antichrists," the importance of knowing Christ, and the anointing of the Holy Spirit. We also emphasize the importance of abiding in Christ, which is becoming the common theme and applicat...

1 year ago

50 minutes

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Episode 11: How to Read the Bible with Sam Swanson

Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and friend, Samantha Swanson! Sam is a graduate of Colorado Christian University and Biblical scholar, currently finishing a Bible study on the book of Nehemiah. With Sam, we define exegesis before talking about how to read and interpret the Bible well. We discuss methods to try as well as things to avoid, all in hopes of encouraging everyday people that God is able to be known through the Bible! T...

1 year ago

58 minutes

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Episode 10: The New Commandment - 1 John 2:7-17 with David Bux

Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we continue our study of 1 John with special guest David Bux! Together we discuss John's encouragement to all generations of believers, calling them to love their neighbors and to rest in the finished work of Christ. John also provides a stern warning, reminding believers that one cannot fully love God while also loving the things of the world. Our Mission We recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of rich...

1 year ago

51 minutes

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Episode 9: A Recap of Greek Grammar

Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we revisit the basics of Koine Greek grammar, talking about the alphabet, nouns, and verbs. We continue to lay a solid foundation of grammar to allow for more nuanced study and discussions concerning the Greek in the future. We hope this episode is a helpful reference point for our future conversations! Our Mission We recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to...

1 year ago

38 minutes

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Episode 8: Jesus is Our Propitiation - 1 John 2:1-6 with Chris Oldham

Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest Chris Oldham! Chris is a cybersecurity engineer and a member at Storyline Church in Arvada. Together, we discuss how Jesus Christ is our advocate and propitiation, and that once we understand who Jesus is, our faith should naturally lead to obedience. Our Mission We recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testamen...

1 year ago

39 minutes

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Episode 7: Themes in John's Writings with Rachel Reagor

Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest Rachel Reagor! Rachel is one of our former Greek classmates and currently works at CCU and Storyline Church. Together, we discuss the works of the apostle John, looking at several unifying themes across his writings to increase our understanding throughout our future study of 1 John. Our Mission We recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to ...

1 year ago

57 minutes

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Episode 6: Walking in the Light - 1 John 1:5-10

Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we continue our study of the book of 1 John. Before jumping into the study, we discuss the different moods in Greek verbs, focusing on the subjunctive. We then apply our understanding of the subjunctive to the passage as John introduces several key themes of his letter: first, that God is light, and second, if we walk in the light, God is faithful to forgive us our sins. Our Mission We recognize that the Bible was w...

1 year ago

35 minutes