Pondering the Bible
A deeper dive into the bible. Hosts Rev. Rocky Ellison and Ken Corkins work through the books of the bible, uncovering historical background and word studies to deepen their understanding of God's Word. Weekly episodes. Find more information at www.pondergmc.org.
Pondering the Bible
Latest Episodes
A Call for Harmony in Faith Romans 14:1–12
Co-hosts Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison continue their Romans study in season 18, episode 31, covering Romans 14:1–12 (RSV). They explain Paul’s instruction to welcome the “weak in faith” (seen as legalists adding rules to the gospel) wit...
Owing Love: Paul's Guidance on Christian Behavior Romans 13:8–14
Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison continue “Pondering the Bible” (Season 18, Episode 30) by finishing Romans 13:8–14 (RSV), emphasizing that Christians should avoid debt except the ongoing “debt” of loving others, since loving a neighbor ful...
Christians, Government, and Paying Taxes Romans 13:1–7
Romans 13:1–7: Christians, Government, and Paying Taxes Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison host season 18, episode 29 of Pondering the Bible, continuing their verse-by-verse study of Romans with Romans 13:1–7 (RSV) on submitting to governing ...
"Embracing Zeal and Harmony" Romans 12:9–21
Romans 12:9–21 Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison host Season 18, Episode 28 of Pondering the Bible, moving into Romans 12:9–21 (RSV). They frame Romans 1–11 as explaining salvation and chapter 12 as answering “now what,” describing what a sa...
Living Sacrifice Romans 12:1–8
Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison discuss Romans 12:1–8 (RSV), marking Paul’s shift from salvation debates in chapters 7–11 to practical sanctification—how saved believers should live daily. They explain presenting one’s body as a “living sa...