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Re-integrate

Re-integrate

By: Bob Robinson
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 Dr. Bob Robinson and David Loughney discuss the joys and frustrations of reintegrating every aspect of life with their faith and interview authors, thought leaders, and practitioners who are doing it. Bob is 60 and David is in his 30, so they offer an engaging dialogue from different generational vantage points.

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  • Understanding the Old Testament with Dr. John Walton (podcast)

    Understanding the Old Testament with Dr. John Walton (podcast)
    Feb 23 2026
    Many of us find the Old Testament difficult to understand. Some find it incomprehensible, and some find it difficult to square with our modern sensibilities. We wonder if the Old Testament is irrelevant. Or we try to understand it and find it so confusing that we give up trying to read it.Our guest is one of the most influential Old Testament scholars of this generation. John Walton has spent his career engaging deeply with the Old Testament’s text and understands the ancient context in which it was written.His latest book is Old Testament Theology for Christians: From Ancient Context to Enduring Belief (InterVarsity Press, 2025). In it, he invites us to leave our modern, and even our inherited Christian, preconceptions at the threshold as we enter the world of the Old Testament. We discuss:* How the New Testament writers viewed the Old Testament, and the danger of shirking our desire to understand it.* That since the Old Testament was written for us, it was not written to us. To fully comprehend the way that it is for us, we have to do whatever it takes to join the author’s implied audience. We discuss the importance of delving into both the cultural and literary contexts.* The Israelites swam in the “cultural rivers” of the Mesopotamian and Egyptian religious ideas. Does this mean that the Old Testament is just a flawed human creation because it was influenced by its Ancient Near Eastern context?* From the beginning, God’s intention has always been to dwell among his people and to be in relationship with them. Not only that, God makes plans and has purposes, and includes humans in his plan as fellow workers. How can this foundational relationship principle help us grasp all the stories of the Old Testament?* As Christians, we think the focus of faith is on salvation and eternal life. Therefore, we define our identity in those terms: “I’m saved and heaven bound.” The Israelites didn’t see it that way. The substance of their faith was something else. What can we learn about authentic faith from their view of their relationship with God?Scroll down to learn more about John Walton.Thanks for listening!If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends!Your hosts are Dr. Bob Robinson and David Loughney. For further resources on reintegrating all of life with God’s mission, go to re-integrate.org.John H. Walton, Ph.D. Dr. John H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament, emeritus, at Wheaton College and Graduate School. His many books include “The Lost World” series, which includes the influential book, The Lost World of Genesis One. He has written commentaries on Genesis, Job, Daniel, and Jonah. He is also the co-editor (with Craig S. Keener) of the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible.Support independent booksellers! We recommend purchasing John’s books from Byron and Beth Borger at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. They are eager to serve God’s people with great books. Order online through their secure server or call 717-246-3333. Ask for 20% OFF by mentioning that you heard about these books on the Reintegrate Podcast! Get full access to Bob Robinson’s Substack at bobrobinsonre.substack.com/subscribe
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Hope for Healthy Intimate Relationships (podcast) with Erin Moniz

    Hope for Healthy Intimate Relationships (podcast) with Erin Moniz
    Jan 27 2026

    Whether you’re single or married, young or old, finding and keeping meaningful and genuine personal relationships is what we all desire.

    In our digital age, relationship building is not easy. Young people are finding people to date on apps, and they are communicating with friends on social media. No matter whether you're married or single, we all need to understand how to have healthy relationships.

    College chaplain Erin Moniz is deeply attuned to the questions and concerns of today’s emerging adults. In her new book, Knowing and Being Known: Hope for All Our Intimate Relationships (IVP, 2025), she explores the essential elements of healthy relationships, addresses the complexities of intimacy, and shines a light on the barriers that can impede genuine connection.

    What we discuss in this episode:

    * The secular culture says that the two key benchmarks of full adulthood are (1) Autonomy, and (2) Sexual Activity.

    * But the sad truth is that this hypersexuality and romance idolatry has seeped into the church. We still see adulthood in these categories, though they're framed slightly differently.

    * We begin to reimagine a theology that emphasizes the importance of intimacy in all our relationships (with God and with our fellow humans).

    * The Fall introduced shame into our relationships. Shame is destructive and is not the same as guilt or conviction.

    * Erin explains how vulnerability is the currency of intimacy.

    * While marriage and family remain important, the church and other ministries need to focus on what true friendship is and how to develop friends.

    Scroll down to learn more about Erin Moniz.

    Thanks for listening!

    If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends!

    Your hosts are Dr. Bob Robinson and David Loughney. For further resources on reintegrating all of life with God’s mission, go to re-integrate.org.

    Rev. Erin F. Moniz

    Rev. Erin F. Moniz (DMin, Trinity School for Ministry) is a deacon in the Anglican Church in North America and Associate Chaplain and Director for Chapel at Baylor University, where she disciples emerging adults and journeys with them toward healthy, gospel-centered relationships.

    Support independent booksellers! We recommend purchasing Erin’s book from Byron and Beth Borger at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. They are eager to serve God’s people with great books. Order online through their secure server or call 717-246-3333. Ask for 20% OFF by mentioning that you heard about these books on the Reintegrate Podcast!



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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • As a boss, you only get one sentence.

    As a boss, you only get one sentence.
    Jan 22 2026

    What kind of boss will you be remembered as being? We all get a "Sentence." When they think of you, how will they finish this sentence: "I used to work at such-and-such company, and my boss was..."

    Bob Robinson and David Loughney talk with Dr. Chip Roper. He is the Founder and President of the VOCA Center. The VOCA Center is a faith-based organization that brings God's wisdom to your work through teaching, coaching, and leadership development.

    It recently partnered with the Barna Group to conduct a research survey to discover what brings joy and what brings challenges in the contemporary workplace.

    Listen to the whole podcast here.



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    3 mins
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