Open Seat

Apr 02 2024
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Open Seat is a place where we gather to discuss the glory of God revealed in the NewTestament by studying the original Greek in which it was written. We hope to bridge the gap of scholarship surrounding the study of Koine Greek, and as we host these conversations, we hope to demonstrate the beauty of the Bible's original languages. To all who are interested, take a seat with us and join the conversation today!

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Episode 24: Reflecting on Season 1

Apr 02 2024 39 mins  
Today's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we wrap up our first season! We take a moment to reflect on where we have been, discussing favorite episodes, highlights from 1 John, and helpful resources for studying Greek. Thanks for joining us this season, we look forward to continuing the conversation in season 2!Our MissionWe recognize that the Bible was wr

Episode 23: Sin, Death, and Jesus - John's Final Encouragement to Believers - 1 John 5:13-21

Mar 26 2024 48 mins  
Today's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we finish our study of the book of 1 John! We discuss the importance and power of prayer, especially when it comes to praying for fellow believers and their struggle against sin. We talk about what John means by "sin that leads to death" versus "sin that does not lead to death." We close by discussing John's final

Episode 22: Confidence in Christ with Aaron Wells - 1 John 5:1-12

Mar 19 2024 52 mins  
Today's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and friend Aaron Wells! Aaron is a PhD student at Colorado School of Mines and an involved member at Storyline Church. Together, we study the first half of 1 John 5. First, we see that through faith in Christ we have become children of God, we have overcome the world, and we have received

Episode 21: Hebrew and the Septuagint with Dr. Seth Rodriquez

Mar 12 2024 58 mins  
Today's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and former professor, Dr. Seth Rodriquez! Dr. Rodriquez currently works at Colorado Christian University, teaching courses on the Old Testament and on Archeology. We discuss Rodriquez's experience learning the biblical languages and the joys of being a professor. After this, we give a brie

Episode 20: God is Love - 1 John 4:7-21

Mar 05 2024 48 mins  
Today's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we continue our study of 1 John, reaching the passage where we read the famous phrase, "God is love." Together, we discuss the ultimate act of God's love, how God's love is perfected in us, and the confidence and hope we have as a result. We hope you are as encouraged as we are by God's love for us!Our MissionWe r

A Brief Update and Encouragement

Feb 27 2024 10 mins  
Today's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! Today, we take a brief break from our typical episode structure, encouraging you with the words of several historical Christians and what they have to say about biblical languages.Our MissionWe recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, writte

Episode 19: The Four Loves

Feb 20 2024 32 mins  
Today's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we conduct a word study on the four different words for love in the Koine Greek language. We discuss the differences between the four types of love, examples of where they occur in the Bible, and why it is helpful to have four different words for love. We also set the stage for next week when we will get to discus

Episode 18: Discerning Spirits and Truth - 1 John 4:1-6 with Chase Karraker

Feb 13 2024 51 mins  
Today's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and friend, Chase Karraker. Chase works in the Residence Life office at Colorado Christian University and is passionate about psychology and music. Together we discuss the beginning of chapter 4 of 1 John, discussing the spiritual world and how we know the spirit of truth. We also contrast

Episode 17: Why the Church Should Take Sin Seriously with Dr. David E. Bosworth

Feb 06 2024 48 mins  
Today's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and one of our former professors, Dr. David E. Bosworth! Dr. Bosworth is one of the New Testament professors at Colorado Christian University, specializing in Koine Greek, Pauline Literature, and Intercultural Ministry. After conversing about the joys of studying Greek, we conduct a gramma

Episode 16: Love One Another - 1 John 3:11-24 with Emily Watling

Jan 30 2024 48 mins  
Today's EpisodeWelcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and friend Emily Watling! Emily is a former classmate from CCU, Kaitlin's roommate, and currently works in admissions at CCU and as a barista at a coffee shop. Together, we discuss one of the major themes of John that occurs in chapter three, the theme of loving your brother/sister. We kno