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.ponderumc.org.
Episodes
218 episodes
Paul's Call to Rome: Sharing and Receiving Gifts. Rom. 1:8-17
Hosts Ken Corkins and Rocky Ellison delve into Romans 1:8-17, discussing various themes and interpretations of faith. They reflect on the importance of spiritual gifts, Paul's desire to visit the Roman Christians, and the need for unity and ort...
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30:48
Quick Update - Unable to coordinate schedules, See you next week!
We’re sorry to miss you this week! Due to some scheduling conflicts, we weren’t able to get together to record. We will be back next week with a brand-new episode.
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Embarking on Romans: A New Journey Begins
In the Season 18 premiere of 'Pondering the Bible,' co-hosts Ken Corkins and Rocky Ellison return from an extended break. Rocky reflects on his retirement and personal loss before introducing the new direction of the podcast. Without the constr...
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Season 18
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Episode 1
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24:30
Full Circle: A Return to Nazareth Matthew 2:19-23
In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' co-hosts Ken Corkins and Rocky Ellison dissect Matthew 2:19-23. They discuss the historical context of Herod's death and his chaotic reign, including his brutal acts against his family. The episode elab...
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Season 17
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Episode 10
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36:55
Prophecies and Dreams in Bethlehem
In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' Ken Corkins and Pastor Rocky Ellison explore Matthew 2:13-18, discussing the flight of Jesus' family to Egypt and Herod's brutal massacre of Bethlehem's infant boys. The discussion highlights the signif...
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Season 17
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Episode 9
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40:15
Ancient Prophecies and Modern Misconceptions
In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' co-hosts Ken Corkins and Rocky Ellison delve into Matthew Chapter 2, focusing on the wise men's visit to Jesus. They discuss the timing of Jesus' birth, the historical inaccuracies of the December 25th ...
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Season 17
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Episode 8
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47:28
An Advent Revelation
In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' hosts Ken Corkins and Pastor Rocky Ellison discuss the meaning of Advent, focusing on the birth narrative of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew. They explore the cultural context of marriage during J...
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Season 17
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Episode 7
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41:55
From Lament to Thanksgiving: Psalm 28 Explored
In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' co-hosts Ken Corkins and Rocky Ellison discuss Psalm 28 in the context of Thanksgiving. They examine how King David's lament about his tumultuous life transitions into a prayer of gratitude, reflecting ...
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Season 17
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Episode 6
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39:34
S17 Ep. 05 Final Thoughts on Jude: Guidance and Hope"
In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' co-hosts Ken Corkins and Pastor Rocky Ellison conclude their study of the Book of Jude, focusing on verses 17-25 from the New Living Translation. They discuss Jude's emphasis on the warnings and predict...
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Season 17
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Episode 5
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22:24
S17 Ep. 04 Orthodoxy vs. Antinomianism: A Deep Dive
In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' co-hosts Ken Corkins and Rocky Ellison explore Jude verses 8-16 from the New Living Translation. They discuss how false teachings, particularly those of the antinomians advocating for licentious behavio...
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32:55
S17 Ep. 03 The Consequences of Disobedience
In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' co-hosts Ken Corkins and Rocky Ellison dive deeper into the Book of Jude, specifically covering verses 3 through 7. They discuss Jude's urgent shift from writing about salvation to addressing the issue ...
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Season 17
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Episode 3
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34:54
S17 Ep. 02 Understanding Jude: A Study of Authorship and Antinomianism
In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible', co-hosts Ken Corkins and Pastor Rocky Ellison introduce the epistle of Jude. They cover the authorship controversy, specifically addressing who Jude is and the historical context of the letter, includin...
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S17 Ep. 01: Katie Bristow on Prayer
In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible', co-hosts Ken Corkins and Rocky Ellison welcome guest speaker Katie Bristow for Laity Sunday. Katie introduces the week's sermon, which focuses on prayer and is based on Psalm 17:1. She aims to clear up ...
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Season 17
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Episode 1
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37:55
S16 Ep 07: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18
In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' hosts Ken Corkins and Pastor Rocky Ellison discuss the final verses of Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians (2 Thessalonians 3:16-18). The episode delves into the importance of Paul's unique closin...
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Season 16
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Episode 7
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46:19
S16 Ep. 06: 2 Thessalonians 3:6–15
In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' co-hosts Ken Corkins and Pastor Rocky Ellison delve into 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15. They explore Paul's strong commands for believers to avoid idle lives, emphasizing the importance of work. The discussion...
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Season 16
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Episode 6
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38:07
S16 Ep. 05: 2 Thessalonians 3:1–5
In this episode of Pondering the Bible, co-hosts Ken Corkins and Pastor Rocky Ellison discuss 2 Thessalonians, Chapter 3, Verses 1-5. The focus is on Paul's request for prayers to spread the Lord's message and to be protected from wicked and ev...
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Season 16
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Episode 5
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40:27
S16 Ep. 04: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
In this episode of Pondering the Bible, co-hosts Ken Corkins and Rocky Ellison delve into the second chapter of Second Thessalonians, focusing on verses 13-17. They explore the controversial nature of these verses by discussing different theolo...
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Season 16
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Episode 4
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49:36
S16 Ep.03: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible', co-hosts Ken Corkins and Pastor Rocky Ellison discuss the first half of Chapter 2 from the Second Epistle to the Thessalonians. They cover verses 1-12, aiming to clarify details about the second coming ...
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Season 16
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Episode 3
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44:00
S15 Ep 02: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12
In this milestone 200th episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' co-hosts Ken Corkins and Rocky Ellison delve into 2 Thessalonians, Chapter 1, verses 3-12. They discuss the context of Paul's letter to the Thessalonian church, addressing their sufferin...
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Season 16
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Episode 2
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43:41
S16 Ep. 01 2 Thessalonians 1:102
This season, we begin our exploration of 2 Thessalonians. We provide background information about Paul, Silas, and Timothy—and the nature of Paul's second missionary journey. The discussion covers the significance of Thessalonica's geographical...
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Season 16
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Episode 1
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43:51
S15 Ep. 09 Malachi 4:1-6
This week co-hosts Ken Corkins and Pastor Rocky Ellison celebrate their four-year anniversary of podcasting. They review intriguing statistics about their podcast's reach and popularity. The episode then delves into Malachi Chapter ...
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Season 15
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Episode 9
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47:27
S15 Ep. 08 Malachi 3:13-18
In this episode, we explore the dual perspectives in these verses, highlighting the skepticism of some Israelites who question the value of serving God, contrasted with the faith of others who share their 'God moments' and write them in a 'Scro...
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Season 15
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Episode 8
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39:47
S15 Ep. 07 Malachi 3:6-12
In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' co-hosts Ken Corkins and Rocky Ellison discuss Malachi 3:6-12, focusing on God's unchanging nature and the covenant with the descendants of Jacob. The episode highlights the importance of tithes and off...
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Season 15
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Episode 7
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40:34
S15 Ep. 06 Malachi 3:1-5
Rocky discusses the concept of prophetic telescoping, where prophecy can focus on different future events. The discussion identifies the messenger mentioned in the text as both Elijah and John the Baptist, depending on one's faith perspective. ...
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Season 15
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Episode 6
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37:21
S15 Ep. 05 Malachi 2:10–17
The week, co-hosts Ken Corkins and Pastor Rocky Ellison discuss Malachi Chapter 2, verses 10-17, focusing on the themes of divorce and covenant. They explore God's anger towards the unfaithfulness of the men of Jerusalem, who have divorced thei...
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Season 15
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Episode 5
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45:43