Wide Margins

How do Christians follow Jesus’ demand for self-denial in the context of a culture of self-obsession?

Drew talks to Scott Newton about how a motorcycle accident changed his life and how tragedy teaches us to rely on God.

Jesus had close friends, but is it fair to say he was in a clique? As Drew explores this question, the discussion turns to the value of friendship and how to make friends.

The moral ingenuity of man is his worst enemy. Drew finishes the series on the book of Judges.

Drew ventures into the epilogue of Judges, comparing Micah’s shrine to forms of false religion found today.

Drew wraps up Samson’s tale and asks, “Do we focus more on God’s gifts than his mission?”

Drew continues the tragedy of Samson, discussing Samson’s careless slumber.

Drew picks up his study of Judges with Samson. First he looks at the problem of unawareness through the experiences of Samson’s parents.

Drew and guest host Tim Layton remember a fascinating character from the past.

Drew wrestles with the tough question of Jephthah: Did he really offer his daughter as a burnt offering? Or are other interpretations possible? Correction: At one point, Drew lists Amon as a king of Judah who offered human sacrifices and calls him Manasseh’s grandfather. While Amon probably did offer human sacrifices, he was Manasseh’s son. … Continue reading "Episode 15: The Promise that Should Have Been Broken"