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In this episode of the Navigating An Ancient Faith podcast, we explore Ephesians 2 and the rich imagery of the temple—both in Jewish tradition and in the pagan world. 🏛️ We share our own experiences visiting the ancient ruins of the Temple of Artemis (a bit underwhelming 😅) and the awe-inspiring Temple of Apollo, and how these sites bring Paul’s words to life. 📖

We also dig into the Jewish view of the temple as God’s dwelling place. 🕊️ Paul’s radical vision of Jews and Gentiles becoming one body—one temple is front and center, along with the cultural and identity shifts it would have demanded.💬 Along the way, we reflect on the balance between personal faith and life in community, the historical and theological weight of temple imagery, and what Paul’s message of unity and inclusion means for us today. ✨

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Read the article 📖: Images in Ephesians

Explore 🗺️: Explore Ephesus

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✨ We’re kicking off a brand-new series on the Navigating An Ancient Faith podcast with a deep dive into Ephesians 1. In this episode, we unpack big theological ideas like predestination and election 🧠, exploring how Paul frames them within God’s grand cosmic plan 🌌—a plan that brings unity and includes the Gentiles 🤝.

We reflect on how modern readers often individualize scripture, while Paul speaks from a deeply communal, first-century Jewish worldview 🕊️. Along the way, we share personal stories 💬, wrestle with complex doctrines 🌀, and offer a preview of upcoming episodes exploring temple symbolism 🏛️ in Ephesus.

Join us for thoughtful insights, honest questions, and timeless wisdom as we journey through this powerful letter. 🎧🙌

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Read the article 📖: Images in Ephesians

Explore 🗺️: Explore Ephesus

Watch 🖥️: The Erastus Inscription in Corinth

Buy the book 📕(Amazon): A Journey Through Ephesus

Buy the book 📕(Apple): A Journey Through Ephesus

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In the final episode of our Ancient Stories series on the Navigating An Ancient Faith podcast 🎙️, we explore the timeless story of King Thrushbeard. 📖 We follow the proud princess through her fall from status, her humbling trials, and the surprising reveal of the king's true identity. 🏰 Along the way, we uncover powerful themes of pride, transformation, and redemptive love—echoing biblical stories like Hosea and the gospel itself. ✞ Join us as we wrap up this series with reflections on how these old tales still speak into the spiritual journey today. ✨

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Read 📖 the article, The Wisdom of Ancient Stories

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