
ProveText
By GlossaHouse
A podcast exploring Scripture and all things related to it. New episodes released daily Monday-Saturday.
(Wish there was a Sunday podcast, too? Here you go: https://anchor.fm/bridgenaz)
(Wish there was a Sunday podcast, too? Here you go: https://anchor.fm/bridgenaz)

210. What Happens When A Bible Scholar Spits Truth? "Assurance" (Based on Psalm 11)
In this brief episode of "Pnevmati," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb offers a short, original spoken word piece titled "Assurance," which is based on Psalm 11. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:05
January 31, 2023

209. Wanna Start A Podcast? 3 Tips
In this ProveText episode of the "3 Things" series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses 3 resources he uses to create the ProveText podcast (Screencast-o-matic, Zoom H6/H8, and Riverside). Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
06:60
January 30, 2023

208. Biblical Language Acquisition (People We Love: Dr. Jennifer Noonan)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb sits down with Dr. Jennifer Noonan. They discuss learning and teaching Hebrew, communicative approaches, language acquisition, and more. Also, listen in for how to get a discount code (limited-time offer!!!) on Dr. Noonan's new SLA Handbook. | GlossaHouse.com
35:24
January 28, 2023

207. Pronouns, Pt. 4
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss pronouns once more. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
05:23
January 27, 2023

206. The Greek Root βι-
In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses the Greek root βι-. Wanna learn? Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:58
January 26, 2023

205. A Greek Reading of Mk 4:26-29
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 4:26-29 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:02
January 25, 2023

204. Hidden: A Spoken Word (Psa 10)
In this brief episode of "Pnevmati," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb offers a short, original spoken word piece titled "Hidden," which is based on Psa 10. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
07:52
January 24, 2023

203. Fresh Expressions, Hezekiah, Chicago
In this ProveText episode of the "3 Things" series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses Fresh Expressions, Hezekiah, and Chicago. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
05:22
January 23, 2023

202. Exploring Galatians (Gal 4:6-7) --Audio only--
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue their deep dive into Galatians. Here, they discuss Gal 4:6-7. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com ***Sorry. Due to technical issues, this episode is audio with a still image.***
42:41
January 21, 2023

201. Pronouns, Pt. 3 (GrammarPoint 31)
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss pronouns. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
07:50
January 20, 2023

200. The Greek Roots βαπ- / βαφ-
In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses the Greek roots βαπ- / βαφ-. Wanna learn? Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:13
January 19, 2023

199. A Greek Reading of Mk 4:21-25
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 4:21-25 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:51
January 18, 2023

198. A’ight: A Spoken Word (Psa 9)
In this brief episode of "Pnevmati," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb offers a short, original spoken word piece titled "A'ight," which is based on Psalm 9. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
04:13
January 17, 2023

197. Theopedia, TLG, Jerusalem
In this ProveText episode of the "3 Things" series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses Theopedia, TLG, and Jerusalem...all digital study resources. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
05:58
January 16, 2023

196. Exploring Galatians (Gal 4:3-4)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue their exploration of Galatians together. In view today: Gal 4:3-4. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
37:20
January 14, 2023

195. Pronouns, Pt. 2 (Grammar Point 30)
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing pronouns. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
09:15
January 13, 2023

194. The Greek Roots βαλ- / βελ-
In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses the Greek roots βαλ- and βελ-. Wanna learn? Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:10
January 12, 2023

193. A Greek Reading of Mk 4:10-20
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 4:10-20 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
04:29
January 11, 2023

192. How Majestic: A Spoken Word (Psa 8)
In this brief episode of "Pnevmati," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb offers a short, original spoken word piece titled "How Majestic," which is based on Psa 8. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
03:14
January 10, 2023

191. Lucado, Nouwen, Chappelle
In this ProveText episode of the "3 Things" series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses Max Lucado, Henri Nouwen, and Dave Chappelle. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
05:51
January 09, 2023

190. Exploring Galatians (Gal 4:1-2)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue their discussion of Gal 4:1-2. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
33:03
January 07, 2023

189. Pronouns, Pt. 1 (GrammarPoint 29)
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss pronouns in the first of a handful of episodes on the matter. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
08:34
January 06, 2023

188. The Greek Root βαθ- (Growcabulary 18)
In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses the Greek root βαθ-. Wanna learn? Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:40
January 05, 2023

187. A Greek Reading of Mk 4:1-9
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 4:1-9 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
03:22
January 04, 2023

186. Noah Guy - A Spoken Word
In this brief episode of "Pnevmati," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb offers a short, original spoken word piece titled "Noah Guy," which is based on the biblical story of Noah. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
03:32
January 03, 2023

185. Kata Biblon, Step Bible, 2-Letter Lookup
In this ProveText episode of the "3 Things" series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses 3 helpful online resources: KataBiblon.com, StepBible.org, and 2LetterLookup.com. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
05:45
January 02, 2023

184. Exploring Galatians (Gal 3:28-29)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long dig into the last couple verses of Galatians 3. This is fun stuff! Ring in the new year by listening in. | GlossaHouse.com | Mahalo to A.P. for help editing this episode.
40:33
December 31, 2022

183. Participles, Pt. 9
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss participles. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
13:37
December 30, 2022

182. A Greek Reading of Mk 3:19b-35
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 3:19b-35 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
05:03
December 29, 2022

181. A Greek Reading of Mk 3:13-19a
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 3:13-19a slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:30
December 28, 2022

180. Ruin (Psa 7)
In this short episode of "Pnevmati," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb offers a short, original spoken word piece titled "Ruin," which is based on Psalm 7. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
04:09
December 27, 2022

179. Birth, Gifts, Podcasting
In this ProveText episode of the "3 Things" series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses birth, gifts, and podcasting. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
04:31
December 26, 2022

178. In-The-Beginning Moments: A Christmas Homily
In this episode of ProveText, we bring you a short homily given by Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb on Christmas Day of 2022. Listen in. (Sorry for the low-quality audio.)
12:55
December 25, 2022

177. Exploring Galatians (Gal 3:26-27)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long keep the discussion going on Galatians. Tune in. | GlossaHouse.com | Mahalo to A.P. for help editing this episode.
32:11
December 24, 2022

176. Participles, Pt. 8 (GrammarPoint 27)
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss participles and, in particular, genitive absolutes. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
12:15
December 23, 2022

175. The Greek Root βα- (Growcabulary 17)
In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses the Greek root βα-. Wanna learn? Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
01:57
December 22, 2022

174. A Greek Reading of Mk 3:7-12
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 3:7-12 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:43
December 21, 2022

173. Yahweh (Psa 6)
In this short episode of "Pnevmati," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb offers an original spoken word titled "Yahweh," which is based on Psa 6. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
03:12
December 20, 2022

172. 12 Days, Tides, X-mas (3 Things)
In this ProveText episode of the "3 Things" series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses the 12 Days of Christmas, Tides, and whether it's okay to say "X-Mas" or not. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
06:03
December 19, 2022

171. Exploring Galatians (Gal 3:23-25)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue their discussion of Galatians. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com | Mahalo to A.P. for help editing this episode.
34:34
December 17, 2022

170. Participles, Pt. 7 (GrammarPoint 26)
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing participles. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
06:33
December 16, 2022

169. The Greek Root αὐξ- (Growcabulary 16)
In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses the Greek root αὐξ-. Wanna learn? Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:22
December 15, 2022

168. A Greek Reading of Mk 3:1-6
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 3:1-6 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:30
December 14, 2022

167. Your Honor (Psa 5)
In this short episode of "Pnevmati," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb offers a short, original spoken word piece titled "Your Honor," which is based on Psa 5. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
03:37
December 13, 2022

166. Hotel, Pop, Pics (3 Things)
In this ProveText episode of the "3 Things" series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses hotels, pop, and pics. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
05:47
December 12, 2022

165. Exploring Galatians (Gal 3:21-22)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue their discussion of Gal 3:21-22. Listen in. (Many thanks to Anthony for his help on editing this episode.) | GlossaHouse.com
45:42
December 10, 2022

164. Participles, Pt. 6 (GrammarPoint 25)
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing participles. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
07:11
December 09, 2022

163. Growcabulary 15 (ἀρχ-)
In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses the Greek root ἀρχ-. Wanna learn? Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
01:50
December 08, 2022

162. A Greek Reading of Mk 2:23-28
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 2:23-28 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:38
December 07, 2022

161. Empty to Great (Psa 4)
In this short episode of "Pnevmati," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb offers a short, original spoken word piece titled "Empty to Great," which is based on Psa 4. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:38
December 06, 2022

160. Murray, Magi, Students (3 Things)
In this ProveText episode of the "3 Things" series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses Andrew Murray, the Magi, and Students. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
05:41
December 05, 2022

159. Purpose Constructions in Greek
In this episode of ProveText Dr. Fredrick J. Long discusses "Purpose Constructions" in Koine Greek. NOTE: This is an audio recording, albeit a bit rough, of a paper he delivered in Denver, CO in Nov of 2022. | GlossaHouse.com
20:43
December 03, 2022

158. Participles, Pt. 5 (Grammar Point 24)
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss participles. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
08:40
December 02, 2022

157. Greek Root -ἁρπ (Growcabulary 14)
In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses the Greek root -ἁρπ. Wanna learn? Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:22
December 01, 2022

156. A Greek Reading of Mk 2.18-22 (Glossa 12)
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 2:18-22 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:57
November 30, 2022

155. Selah (Psa 3)
In this short episode of "Pnevmati," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb offers a short, original spoken word piece based on Psa 3. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:25
November 29, 2022

154. Gunton, Sanctification, Laulima (3 Things)
In this ProveText episode of the "3 Things" series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses Colin Gunton, Sanctification, and Laulima. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
04:58
November 28, 2022

153 Pater Patriae: A Conference Talk
In this episode of ProveText, we bring you a special treat: A recording of Dr. Fredrick J. Long's recent conference presentation titled "Pater Patriae," delivered at the annual meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) in Denver, Colorado (2022). | GlossaHouse.com
26:38
November 26, 2022

152. Participles, Pt. 5 (GrammarPoint 23)
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue their discussion of participles. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
11:13
November 25, 2022

151. Greek Root ἀργ- (Growcabulary 13)
In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses the Greek root ἀργ-. Wanna learn? Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:20
November 24, 2022

150. A Greek Reading of Mk 2:13-17 (Glossa 11)
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 2:13-17 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:35
November 23, 2022

149. 1 King (Psa 2)
In this short episode of "Pnevmati," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb offers a short spoken word based on Psa 2. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
03:17
November 22, 2022

148. 3 Things (Grace, Jerusalem, Sermons)
In this ProveText episode of the "3 Things" series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses Grace, Jerusalem, and Sermons. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
04:47
November 21, 2022

147. Exploring Galatians (Gal 3:19-20)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Fredrick J. Long continue their discussion of Galatians, specifically Gal 3:29-20. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
38:09
November 19, 2022

146. Participles, Pt. 4 (GrammarPoint 22)
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing participles. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
07:49
November 18, 2022

145. Greek Root ἀρ- (Growcabulary 12)
In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses the Greek root ἀρ-. Wanna learn? Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:14
November 17, 2022

144. A Greek Reading of Mk 2:1-12 (Glossa 10)
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 2:1-12 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
04:13
November 16, 2022

143. No Middle Ground: Psa 1 Spoken Word (Pnevmati 7)
In this short episode of "Pnevmati," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb offers a spoken word about Psalm 1. Let's pray. | GlossaHouse.com
02:11
November 15, 2022

142. 3 Things (Grenz, Denominations, Dance)
In this ProveText episode of the "3 Things" series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses Stanley Grenz, Denominations, and Dance). Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
05:50
November 14, 2022

141. Conference Papers Preview
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. Fredrick J. Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb share a bit about what they're currently researching and what they'll be presenting at some upcoming conferences. You won't want to miss this stimulating discussion. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com | Many thanks to Anthony Parrott for his mad editing skills on this episode.
51:56
November 12, 2022

140. GrammarPoint 21 (Participles, Pt. 3)
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing participles. Here, Fred sheds some light on middle-passive formations. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
06:49
November 11, 2022

139. Growcabulary 11 (ἀνθ-)
In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses the Greek root ἀνθ-. Wanna learn? Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:08
November 10, 2022

138. Glossa 9: A Greek Reading of Mk 1:1-45
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 1:1-45 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
12:39
November 09, 2022

137. I Surrender: A Short Prayer (Pnevmati 6)
In this short episode of "Pnevmati," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb offers a short prayer about surrender. Let's pray. | GlossaHouse.com
02:22
November 08, 2022

136. 3 Things (Prayer, Evals, Stings)
In this ProveText episode of the "3 Things" series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses prayer, evals, and stings. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
05:45
November 07, 2022

135. Level Up With New GH Resources
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long share more than a dozen new GH resources that have just dropped. These will help you level up in your biblical studies game. Listen in. Then go to GlossaHouse.com and checkout. | Big mahalos to Anthony Parrott for his super editorial work on this episode.
36:30
November 05, 2022

134. GrammarPoint 20 (Participles, Pt. 2)
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing participles. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
05:18
November 04, 2022

133. Growcabulary 10 (ἀν-)
In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses the Greek root ἀν-. Wanna learn? Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
01:59
November 03, 2022

132. Glossa 8: A Greek Reading of Mk 1:40-45
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 1:40-45 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:35
November 02, 2022

131. Outnumber - A Brief Prayer (Penvmati 5)
In this short episode of "Pnevmati," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb offers a short prayer about the vastness and greatness of God. Let's pray. | GlossaHouse.com
01:58
November 01, 2022

130. 3 Things (Halloween, Texting, Essays)
In this ProveText episode of the "3 Things" series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses Halloween, Texting, and Essays. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
04:49
October 31, 2022

129. Exploring Galatians (Gal 3:17-18)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long pick back up on their discussion of Galatians. In view here: Gal 3:17-18, grammar, syntax, context, theology, and more. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
26:45
October 29, 2022

128. GrammarPoint 19 (Participles, Pt. 1)
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. Fredrick Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb begin discussing participles. In particular, they consider the Active/Masculine and Active/Neuter forms. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
13:38
October 28, 2022

127. Growcabulary 9 (ἀλλ-)
Growcabulary - In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses the Greek root ἀλλ-. Wanna learn? Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:29
October 27, 2022

125. Glossa 7: A Greek Reading of Mk 1:35-39
Glossa - In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 1:35-39 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
01:56
October 26, 2022

124. Dear Heart, - A Prayer (Pnevmati 4)
In this short episode of "Pnevmati," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb offers a short prayer about the heart. Join in. Let's pray. | GlossaHouse.com
02:47
October 25, 2022

124. 3 Things (Prayer Blog, Prayer App, Prayer Books)
In this ProveText episode of the "3 Things" series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses 3 things related to prayer, namely, a blog, an app, and some books. Listen in.
03:46
October 24, 2022

123. Teaching Greek & Creating Resources: A Chat with Dr. Steve Reasor
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb talks with Dr. Steve Reasor, a series editor & author with GlossaHouse, about teaching Greek and creating Greek resources. In particular, they discuss Steve's "Koine Immersion Series" and its use in the classroom. For all you Greek nuts out there, you'll love this one. Listen in. Check out some resources here: https://www.glossahouse.com/product-page/koine-immersion-series-volume4 | Many thanks to Anthony Parrott for his awesome producing skills on this episode.
29:10
October 22, 2022

122. GrammarPoint 18 (Prepositions, Pt. 8)
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues discussing prepositions. Listen in.
03:34
October 21, 2022

121. Growcabulary 8 (ἁλ-)
In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses the Greek root ἁλ-. Wanna learn? Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
01:48
October 20, 2022

120. Glossa 6: A Greek Reading (Mk 1:28-34)
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 1:28-34 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in.
02:39
October 19, 2022

119. Intentional Living: A Prayer (Pnevmati 3)
In this short episode of "Pnevmati," Dr. Halcomb offers a short prayer about living intentionally. Let's pray.
02:13
October 18, 2022

118. 3 Things (Zoom Alt., Free Sermons, Delete Bulletins)
In this ProveText episode of the "3 Things" series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses an awesome Zoom Alternative that's especially great for podcasters, a place to check out some FREE sermons, and a great solution for deleting paper/print bulletins in your church services. Listen in.
04:46
October 17, 2022

117. Discussing Hermeneutics w/Jonathan Spainhour
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb sits down with his pal, Jonathan Spainhour, to discuss hermeneutics. Along the way, they discuss some interpretive pitfalls, strategies, and resources. Listen in.
37:42
October 15, 2022

116. GrammarPoint 18 (Prepositions, Pt. 7)
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues discussing prepositions. Here he explores 3-case prepositions. Listen in.
03:16
October 14, 2022

115. Growcabulary 7 (-ακ)
In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusess the Greek root αιθ-. Wanna learn? Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com
02:16
October 13, 2022

114. Glossa 5: A Greek Reading (Mk 1:21-27)
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 1:21-27 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in.
02:44
October 12, 2022

113. Exits & Entrances: A Prayer (Pnevmati 2)
In this short episode of "Pnevmati," Dr. Halcomb offers a short prayer about exiting & entering God's presence. Let's pray.
03:00
October 11, 2022

112. 3 Things: Holy Moments, BU O'ahu, Conferences
In this ProveText episode of the "3 Things" series, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses holy moments, BU O'ahu, and upcoming conferences. Listen in.
06:05
October 10, 2022

111. The Pronunciation of Koine Greek
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads a short essay of his, found in the appendix of Dr. Fredrick J. Long's "Koine Greek Grammar" (published by GlossaHouse). The essay is titled "The Pronunciation of Koine Greek" and offers a brief historical overview of the matter. Listen in.
14:06
October 08, 2022

110. GrammarPoint 17 (Prepositions, Pt. 6)
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues discussing prepositions. Here he explores 2-case prepositions. Listen in.
03:41
October 07, 2022

109. Growcabulary 6 (-αιθ)
In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusess the Greek root αιθ-. Wanna learn? Listen in.
02:27
October 06, 2022

108. Glossa 4: A Greek Reading (Mk 1:17b-20)
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 1:17b-20 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in.
01:52
October 05, 2022

107. A Prayer About Distractions (Pnevmati 1)
In this new ProveText sub-series, which is slated to drop on Tuesdays and is titled "Pnevmati," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb seeks to venture into the realm of spiritual disciplines. So, we'll hear original prayers, poems, spiritual discipline tips, and so on. In this episode, Dr. Halcomb offers a short prayer about distractions. Let's pray.
04:16
October 04, 2022

106. 3 Things: Pastor Theologians, Podcasts, Infant Baptism
In this new sub-series of the ProveText podcast, which will drop on Mondays, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb takes a few minutes to share 3 things he's thinking about. In this episode he discusses Pastor Theologians, Podcasts, and Infant Baptism. Sound interesting? Listen in.
07:38
October 03, 2022

105. Exploring Galatians (Gal 3:15-16)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long pick back up on their discussion of Galatians and have a great time doing so. Join in.
33:13
October 01, 2022

104. GrammarPoint 16 (Prepositions, Pt. 5)
In this short GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues discussing prepositions. Here he explores 1-case prepositions. Listen in.
03:15
September 30, 2022

103. Growcabulary 5 (ἀερ-)
In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusess the Greek root ἀερ-. Wanna learn? Listen in.
02:19
September 29, 2022

102. Glossa 3: A Greek Reading (Mk 1:12-17)
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 1:12-17 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in.
02:23
September 28, 2022

101. Exploring the Psalms, Pt. 2
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Jerimy P. Spencer continue discussing the Psalms. Dr. Halcomb offer some insight on viewing the Psalms not merely as individual works, but as parts of a narrative whole. We think you'll find this episode super fascinating and informative. Listen in. And, once again, a big "Mahalo!" to Anthony Parrott for putting his editorial expertise to use on this episode.
47:24
September 24, 2022

100. GrammarPoint 15 (Prepositions, Pt. 4)
In this short GrammarPoint episode, the 100th episode of ProveText!!!, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues discussing prepositions. Here he explores how prepositions call for the nominals that follow to have certain cases. Sounds fun, right?! Listen in.
03:01
September 23, 2022

099. Growcabulary 4 (ἁδ-, ἡδ-)
In this brief Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusess the Greek roots ἁδ- and ἡδ-. Wanna learn? Listen in.
03:21
September 22, 2022

098. Glossa 2: A Greek Reading (Mk 1:8-11)
In this short "Glossa" episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb reads Mk 1:8-11 slowly in Koine Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Listen in.
01:54
September 21, 2022

097. Exploring the Psalms, Pt. 1
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Jerimy P. Spencer spend some time discussing the Psalms and the different projects they both have going on related to the them. Their discussions, in large part, focus on Psalms 1 & 4. Listen in.
Mahalo to Anthony Parrott for his editorial contributions.
48:04
September 17, 2022

096. GrammarPoint 14 (Prepositions, Pt. 3)
In this GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues discussing prepositions. In particular, he gives a few thoughts on prepositional phrases. Listen in.
03:06
September 16, 2022

095. Growcabulary 3 (ἀγκ-)
In this Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discusses the Greek root ἀγκ-. Listen in and learn.
03:11
September 15, 2022

094. Glossa 1: A Greek Reading (Mk 1:1-7)
In this new subseries of ProveText, which we're calling "Glossa" (the Greek word for "language"), we'll be offering readings of ancient texts, usually Scripture, aloud in ancient languages. You can expect to hear stuff read in Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek, and Latin. Want to hear something read? Let us know and we can try to give it a go. Also, please note that we are purposefully reading very slowly in these episodes for the purposes of pronunciation and helping listeners practice. The first episode is Mk 1:1-7 in Greek using the Koine Era Pronunciation (KEP). Enjoy!
03:07
September 14, 2022

093. Exploring Galatians (Gal 3:12-14)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long keep their discussion of Galatians going. Wanna eavesdrop and listen in? Feel free.
45:31
September 10, 2022

092. GrammarPoint 13 (Prepositions, Pt. 2)
In this GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing prepositions. In particular, they talk about proper and improper prepositions. What are they? Listen in.
03:31
September 09, 2022

091. Growcabulary 2 (ἁγ-)
In this Growcabulary episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss the Greek root ἁγ-, an important word for your vocabulary. Listen in and learn.
05:15
September 08, 2022

090. Exploring Galatians (Gal 3:10-11)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue their discussion on Galatians. They offer up the usual: Pronunciation, Grammar, Syntax, Culture, Context, Theology, and more. It's a full-course meal. Take your seat at the table and dig in.
44:15
September 03, 2022

089. GrammarPoint 12 (Prepositions, Pt.1)
In this GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long begin discussing prepositions. What are they? Where did they come from? Listen in and learn.
04:14
September 02, 2022

088. Growcabulary 1 (ἀγ-)
In this new mini-series of ProveText titled "Growcabulary," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long offer a short lesson on the Greek root ἀγ. Listen in and grow your vocabulary.
05:37
September 01, 2022

087. The Living Language Approach
In another special episode of ProveText, we hear from Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb, as he makes a case, once again, for revitalization and reform in biblical language pedagogy. This talk was delivered at Southeastern Seminary in 2019 during the "Linguistics & New Testament Greek" conference. Listen in.
49:35
August 27, 2022

086. Silent No More: Resurrecting Dead Languages
In this special episode of ProveText, we take you back to 2016 when Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb gave his Ted Talk titled "Silent No More: Resurrecting Dead Languages." Halcomb, who has been an early and vocal advocate of revitalizing and revamping language pedagogy offers some stimulating insights in this short talk. Listen in.
09:13
August 26, 2022

085. Exploring Galatians (Gal 3:8-9)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue their exploration and discussion of Galatians. On the docket here: Gal 3:8-9. More grammar, syntax, context, theology, and so on. Enjoy!
31:09
August 20, 2022

084. GrammarPoint 11 (The Article, Pt. 2)
In this episode of GrammarPoint, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing the "article." Listen in for some great insights.
05:56
August 19, 2022

083. Exploring Galatians (Gal 3:6-7)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue exploring Galatians. You know the drill: Scripture, context, theology, language, grammar, etc. Listen in.
35:49
August 13, 2022

082. GrammarPoint 10 (The Article, Pt. 1)
In this GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss the ever-fascinating "article" in Greek. Listen in and learn.
05:22
August 13, 2022

081. The Role of the Holy Spirit in Interpretation: A "Let's Talk Church" Interview
In this special episode, which first aired on "The Construction Monk's" channel (YouTube.com/watch?v=-L9GJEA5Ifg), Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb is interviewed. Halcomb speaks about the Holy Spirit's role in the process of the interpretation of Scripture. Ever wondered what that is? Do Christians automatically get a "leg up" over non-Christians when it comes to interpretation? Not so fast. Listen in and get some insight on this fascinating topic.
42:40
August 06, 2022

080. GrammarPoint 9 (Adjective Positions)
In this GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing adjectives. In particular, they discuss adjective positions and what that has to do with Koine Greek. Listen in.
08:23
August 06, 2022

079. Exploring Galatians (Gal 3:4-5)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long get into the thick of Galatians...like the deep weeds and dirt...and mine some gold nuggets. Get your gear and come dig in.
36:45
July 30, 2022

078. GrammarPoint 8 (Adjective Uses)
In this brief GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing adjectives, particularly adjective uses. Listen in and tidy up on your grammar.
06:59
July 29, 2022

077. Exploring Galatians (Gal 3:2-3)
We've dropped another episode of ProveText and we know you're going to love it. Here, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long, together while recording, dive into Gal 3:2-3. They discuss language, theology, context, and so on. You don't want to miss this. Listen in.
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35:13
July 23, 2022

076. GrammarPoint 7 (Adjectives, Pt. 1)
In this GrammarPoint (a subseries of the ProveText podcast) episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long offer a brief discussion of adjectives. Listen in and brush up on your grammar.
04:34
July 22, 2022

075. Exploring Galatians (Gal 3:1)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long get back on track with their discussion of Galatians. Picking up at 3:1, they actually give a brief (re)introduction to where they are in the letter, what's going on, and what we should pay attention to. And, for the first time since launching the podcast, the two of them are in the same room recording. Sweet! Listen in.
45:45
July 16, 2022

074. GrammarPoint 6 (Case)
In our newest GrammarPoint episode, we discuss the grammatical concept of "Case." Need a helpful way to understand it? Listen in and learn.
05:55
July 15, 2022

073. A Journey in Learning Biblical Languages
In this episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long invites Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb to be a guest lecturer for his Greek 1 class at Asbury Theological Seminary. During his talk, Halcomb shares a bit of his testimony, gets into how he has studied, learned, and progressed in Greek, and answers some questions from Dr. Long and his students. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Listen in! Enjoy!
56:05
July 09, 2022

072. A Greek Reading of Galatians 2:1-21
In this very short episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb gifts listeners with a reading of Galatians 2 (the entire chapter!) in Greek. Whereas the "Exploring Galatians" series has taken a verse-by-verse approach to reading aloud & discussing things, here we get chapter 2 in its entirety in Greek. Listen in. Enjoy!
07:11
July 02, 2022

071. GrammarPoint (5. Vocative)
The fifth installment in our GrammarPoint mini-series is here. In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss the concept of "Vocative." They look to Scripture for an example and, along the way, Fred calls Michael a jerk. What's that all about? Listen in and find out.
04:45
July 01, 2022

070. Exploring Galatians (Gal 2:19b-21)
Here we go: It's ProveText time. Listen in to this episode where Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss the final verses of Gal 2. You're sure to get a healthy dose of theology, grammar, syntax, context, culture, pronunciation, and so on. Don't miss it.
43:29
June 25, 2022

069. GrammarPoint (4. Accusative)
We're back with another great GrammarPoint episode. In the 4th installment of this mini-series within the ProveText podcast, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss the concept of "Accusative." As with the other grammatical cases, they ask: What is it? They also give some examples of it in action within Scripture. It's something you, as a reader of Scripture, should be familiar with. Listen in.
06:26
June 24, 2022

068. Exploring Galatians (Gal 2:17-19a)
We could say the usual here, but we won't. Simply put: This is a great episode of ProveText and, for that reason, you should listen in.
32:20
June 18, 2022

067. GrammarPoint (3. Dative)
In this GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss the concept of "Dative." What is it? Why is it important? Why should you know this word? Listen in and find out.
05:08
June 17, 2022

066. Exploring Galatians (Gal 2:15-16)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue their discussion on Galatians. As they near the end of chapter 2, they get into some deep theological waters. They talk about justification, righteousness, the "Pistis Christou Debate," the New Perspective on Paul, and much more. And, believe it or not, they still manage to discuss the usual: pronunciation, grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and context. In short, this is a loaded conversation. Listen in and feast.
38:52
June 11, 2022

065. GrammarPoint (2. Genitive)
In this GrammarPoint episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long offer a brief discussion of the term "Genitive." What does this popular grammatical term mean? Why is it significant? What's an example or two of when/where it occurs in Scripture? Listen in to find out.
05:16
June 10, 2022

064. Exploring Galatians (Gal 2:13-14)
It's time for another great episode of ProveText. In this one, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing Galatians. In particular, they zero-in on Gal 2:13-14. How does this fit within the chapter? The larger epistle? Paul's thought/theology? And what about issues like pronunciation, grammar, syntax, culture, and praxis? Listen in to find out.
41:21
June 04, 2022

063. GrammarPoint (1. Nominative)
Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long begin a new mini-series within the ProveText podcast. It's titled "Grammar Point." In each episode, they'll take less than 5 minutes to discuss a grammar, syntax, or vocabulary point. In this episode, they focus on "Nominative." Listen in to learn.
03:46
June 03, 2022

062. Exploring Galatians (Gal 2:11-12)
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue exploring Galatians together. In focus today is Gal 2:11-12. Per usual, they discuss pronunciation, grammar, syntax, context, theology, and praxis. Enjoy this rich discussion.
35:35
May 28, 2022

061. Exploring Galatians (Gal 2:9-10)
We're back at it, folks. Hustlin' and grindin'. It's another ProveText episode that you're going to enjoy. In Episode #61 Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue "Exploring Galatians" by taking a close look at Gal 2:9-10. Up for discussion are pronunciation, grammar, syntax, context, theology, and the like. Listen in to this fun and insightful conversation.
36:48
May 21, 2022

060. Exploring Galatians (Gal 2:7-8)
So, guess who has been listening to ProveText? Yo Mama! #TrueStory We have have a lot of great listeners, including many moms. Stats reveal that just less than half of our listening audience are women of mom age. So cool! Thanks to all you mommas out there listening. You're going to love this episode, ladies. You, too, guys. Here, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue exploring Galatians. They pick up at Gal 2:7-8. They discuss the usual: pronunciation, grammar, syntax, context, theology, etc. Listen in for a great show. #MomsLoveProveText
39:24
May 14, 2022

059. Exploring Galatians (Gal 2:5-6)
Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long have been called the Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson of Christian podcasting. By whom? We don't know. We actually just made that up. But we are pretty sure about one thing: If you listen to ProveText, you'll hear from two guys who love Jesus, love Scripture, and love exploring Scripture. In this episode, the two Drs continue exploring Galatians. Here, they pick up at Gal 2:5-6 and, as is standard, they discuss things like grammar, context, theology, and more. Listen in. Enjoy.
33:19
May 07, 2022

058. Exploring Galatians (Gal 2:3-4)
Come one, come all. ProveText may not be "The Greatest Show on Earth," but it's pretty good. Admission is free. You'll get to see/hear some pretty interesting stuff. You might laugh. You'll probably learn. So, listen into this episode where Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Fredrick J. Long continue discussing Galatians. Here, they pick up at Gal 2:3-4 and, in addition to a Greek reading, discuss grammar, context, theology, and more. Tune into the conversation.
40:20
April 30, 2022

057. Exploring Galatians (Gal 2:1-2)
Aaaand...they're back! In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing Galatians. Here, they cover the first two verses of the second chapter. They discuss pronunciation, context, theology, ministry, and more. Listen in to this illuminating discussion.
43:45
April 23, 2022

056. A Greek Reading of Galatians 1:1-24
In this very short episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb gifts listeners with a reading of Galatians 1 (the entire chapter!) in Greek. Whereas the "Exploring Galatians" series has taken a verse-by-verse approach to reading aloud & discussing things, here we get chapter 1 in its entirety in Greek. Listen in. Enjoy! Happy Easter (2022)!
07:25
April 16, 2022

055. On Holy Week, Pt. 3 (Mk 15:37-16:8)
It's episode 55! In the third installation of their "Holy Week Trilogy," Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing Mark's Gospel. Here they turn their attention to Mk 15:37-47 (the crucifixion) in the first half of the episode and 16:1-8 (the tomb) in the second half. Per usual, they discuss context, language, and theology. Listen in and have a blessed Holy Week.
50:03
April 11, 2022

054. On Holy Week, Pt. 2 (Mk 14:22-26)
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long engage in the second episode of their Holy Week Trilogy. In focus here is the passage constituting Mk 14:22-26. That is, this episode picks right up where the previous one left off: The Lord's Supper. For more insights on grammar, context, and theology. Listen in to this thought-provoking discussion.
57:46
April 10, 2022

053. On Holy Week, Pt. 1 (Mk 14:17-21)
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long, Co-Founders of GlossaHouse and the ProveText podcast, take a break from Galatians and begin a trilogy on Holy Week. That's right, there will be 3 episodes released in 1 week!!! This is the first of those. In view here is the "Last Supper" scene in Mk 14:17-21. As usual, the Drs discuss context, grammar, and theology. Listen in.
50:56
April 09, 2022

052. Exploring Galatians (Gal 1:23-24)
Would you look at that? Just look at it! Go ahead, look at it. We finished Galatians 1!!! We're having a blast working through the text in real time and allowing y'all to be part of it. This is Episode 52 and, in it, we discuss the last 2 verses of Galatians 1. Interested in pronunciation, rhetoric, context, culture, theology, etc.? Then this is your podcast and this is your episode. Listen in.
36:00
April 02, 2022

051. Exploring Galatians (Gal 1.20-21)
It's a beautiful day but want it to be even better? Listen to this episode of ProveText. It's #51 and, in it, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue exploring Galatians. In view are verses 20-21 of Gal 1. The Drs discuss rhetoric, pronunciation, context, culture, theology, and so on. Listen in.
29:51
March 26, 2022

050. Exploring Galatians (Gal 1.18-19)
Aaaaaaand...we're back. We're here with Episode #50. Cheeeehooo!!! (Not sure if that has anything to do with using a bunch of leeeeetters but it may.) In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue edging closer to the end of the first chapter in Galatians. This is a very fun episode brimming with good conversation and insight. Listen in.
44:06
March 19, 2022

049. Exploring Galatians (Gal 1:17)
It's that time again...time for another episode of ProveText. In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue exploring Galatians. On the frontburner is Gal 1:17. What can we learn about how to read this, the grammar & syntax, context, and theology? Tune in for another great discussion.
34:12
March 12, 2022

048. Exploring Galatians (Gal 1:15-16)
Look out! In this episode you get twice the fun. Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing Galatians and, as they do, take a leap and discuss two verses: Gal 1:15-16. While you get more than usual, you still get the expected: Reading, Grammar, Syntax, Context, Theology, etc. So, listen in. Enjoy.
40:49
March 05, 2022

047. Exploring Galatians (Gal 1:14)
Did you place an order for an episode on Galatians 1:14? Well, order's up! In the latest episode of the "Exploring Galatians" series by Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long, they consider Gal 1:14. Their tasteful ProveText discussion takes a close look at this verse and brings the usual into focus: Reading, Grammar, Syntax, Context, Theology, etc. Listen in for some great insight into Galatians.
28:11
February 28, 2022

046. Exploring Galatians (Gal 1:13)
In today's spotlight: Galatians 1:13. In episode #46 of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue their discussion of Galatians. They shine the light on Gal 1:13 and dig into the "former ways" of Paul the Apostle. Along the way the discuss pronunciation, grammar, syntax, culture, context, and theology. Give this fun episode a listen.
44:33
February 19, 2022

045. Exploring Galatians (Gal 1:12)
Here it is: Episode #45. In this one, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss Gal 1:12. Is Paul simply repeating himself here? What does he mean by "revelation"? What's pronunciation and grammar got to do with it? Listen in.
26:11
February 12, 2022

044. Exploring Galatians (Gal 1:11)
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long bring Galatians 1:11 into view. Why does Paul differentiate the "gospel" he preaches and its source? What's going on rhetorically, grammatically, and contextually? How did this sound when spoken aloud? Listen in to find out.
25:33
February 05, 2022

043. Exploring Galatians (Gal 1:10)
Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long can't get enough of Galatians. They continue their series on one of Paul's earliest epistles by looking at Gal 1:10. They explore Paul's question combo in this verse, discuss the Apostle's rhetoric, and discuss true freedom. And, of course, the usual is on the menu: Pronunciation, grammar, syntax, culture, and theology. Listen in.
24:51
January 29, 2022

042. Exploring Galatians (Gal 1:9)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long embark on another discussion about Galatians. Their focus here: Gal 1:9. They discuss how this verse is both similar to and different from Gal 1:8. As always, they give attention to pronunciation, grammar, syntax, culture, and theology. Listen in.
24:49
January 22, 2022

041. Exploring Galatians (Gal 1:8)
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long keep the focus on Galatians. They enter into an interesting discussion about Gal 1:8. They discuss the notion of "anathema," idolatry, and the details and particularities of this verse. Listen in.
29:02
January 15, 2022

040. Exploring Galatians (Gal 1.7)
Here it is: The latest episode in the "Exploring Galatians" series by Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long. This ProveText discussion looks closely at Gal 1:7 and brings the usual into focus: Reading, Grammar, Syntax, Context, Theology, etc. Listen in for some great insight into Galatians.
21:22
January 08, 2022

039. Exploring Galatians (Gal 1.6)
On this New Year's Day episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long keep the party going with their "Exploring Galatians" series. In this short episode, they look closely at Gal 1:6. What should you expect? Reading aloud, grammar, syntax, context, theology, and more. You're in for a great time. Start the New Year off right by listening to ProveText. In fact, why not make that your New Year's resolution? Enjoy!
28:41
January 01, 2022

038. Exploring Galatians (Gal 2.4-5)
In this Christmas Day episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long serve up the usual menu: Read the Greek aloud, discuss grammar & syntax, dialogue about context, and think about theology. Listen in and enjoy. Happy Holidays.
43:18
December 25, 2021

037. Exploring Galatians (Gal 1.2-3)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue their discussion of Galatians. In view here is Gal 1:2-3. In addition to reading the Greek text aloud, they discuss pertinent grammatical and syntactical features. They also consider key terms in these verses and their connection to other portions of the epistle. And, obviously, context and theology come into play throughout the conversation. To get a better grasp on these verses, listen in.
32:13
December 18, 2021

036. Exploring Galatians (Gal 1:1)
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long begin a new series exploring Galatians. In each episode, they read the Greek text aloud, discuss important grammatical and syntactical features, draw attention to ancient context, and think together about the theological aspects of the focal passage. This is a great series and you won't want to miss it. Listen in.
41:14
December 11, 2021

035. Writing Prayers: A Much-Needed Spiritual Discipline
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb is, once again, joined by his friend Jerimy P. Spencer. Here, they return to a favorite ProveText topic:Prayer. In particular, they discuss the spiritual discipline of writing prayers and how it has become a lost art. What does this time-tested discipline have to offer? Why do it? They share their thoughts on this topic as well samples from their daily prayer blog/page (BridgeNaz.org/blog). Listen in.
43:23
October 02, 2021

034. Inerrancy: An Erroneous Discussion by Erroneous People
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb is joined by his friend, Jerimy Paul Spencer (MA in Intercultural Studies from Asbury Theological Seminary). They discuss the topic of inerrancy, exploring both its merits and difficulties. Michael also makes a fun little error along the way (which he later corrects). The two of them wonder about the fruitfulness of this topic, which is one of those "firestorm" issues in Evangelicalism, and also question terms like "Christian," "Evangelical," and "Protestant." Listen in to this fun conversation.
01:08:23
September 25, 2021

033. Discerning God's Call
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long explore the topic of God's "call" or "calling." Is it the same as God's "will"? If not, is there some sort of connection between the two? How do we discern this call/calling? Listen in as 2 scholars dive into this all-important topic.
30:21
September 18, 2021

032. Impulsivity & Dysfunction: Then & Now
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long pick up where the last episode left off...discussing Abraham. Halcomb brings to the fore the issue of impulsivity within the life of Abraham and how that, in addition to other things, may have contributed to a lot of family dysfunction. In particular, Halcomb & Long take a look at how Abraham's decisions led to rupture in nearly every relationship he had. There are some great lessons to be learned here. Listen in for more.
46:47
September 13, 2021

030. Isaac's Near-Death Experience (Gen 22)
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss one of the most enigmatic and troubling passages in all of Scripture: Genesis 22. Known as the Akedah (also spelled Aqedah / Akeidah), this terrifying scene merits much explanation. Why does Abraham nearly kill Issac? What's the end-result? How do we make sense of this story? Listen in to find out. Also, have a listen to Michael's sermon here: https://anchor.fm/bridgenaz/episodes/096--Losing-It--Pt--2-Gen-221-232-e13ppnr/a-a61ofe7.
33:50
July 24, 2021

029. God's Will & God's Mission
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing God's will. Halcomb suggests that there's an intimate connection between God's will and the missio Dei (God's mission). What is it? Listen in to find out.
37:41
July 10, 2021

029. "The Dialogue Zone" as the Key to Successful Relationships (Gen 2-4)
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long are joined, once again, by Licensed Professional Counselor, Patrick Holley (MA, MDiv, LPCC). Piggybacking on the previous episode, Pat starts the conversation here by considering the Adam & Eve account in Genesis. What can these two teach us about healthy relationships, especially a healthy marriage? We think you'll be surprised by the answer(s). Listen in and find out.
32:43
June 12, 2021

028. Sex & God's Will (1 Cor 7:1-7)
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long are joined by Licensed Professional Counselor, Patrick Holley (MA, MDiv, LPCC). Pat initiates the conversation by taking us into 1 Corinthians. What's the context of these verses, what do they say about sexuality, and what do they suggest about God's will? Listen in to this insightful conversation.
29:24
June 05, 2021

027. Sanctification & God's Will (Ephesians & 1 Thessalonians)
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue exploring the topic of God's will. What does Ephesians have to say about God's will and, on a related note, 1 Thessalonians? How does sanctification, our being (made) holy, connect to God's will? Listen in and find out.
56:42
May 29, 2021

026. Captivity, Neutrality, and God's Will (Rom 12:1-2)
In this episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continue exploring God's will. They revisit Rom 12:1-2 and strive to shed light on Paul's understanding of "God's will" in that context as well as the wider context of his theology. This leads into discussions about captivity (i.e. taking thoughts captive) and neutrality (a key to discerning God's will). Listen in to this stimulating conversation.
46:60
May 23, 2021

025. God's Will & The Zeitgeist
In this episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb revisit Rom 12:1-2, dialing into what it says about God's will. Along the way, they discuss how Paul's ancient thoughts shed light on how Christians are to respond to the Zeitgeist, that is, "The Spirit of the Age." How might Rom 12:1-2 speak to the push for cultural Marxism that seems to be all the rage? And how should Christians think about things and respond to them in light of God's will. Listen in, you won't want to miss this episode.
43:26
May 16, 2021

024. Our Will Vs. God's Will
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue diving deep into God's will. In this episode, they explore some of the differences between our will & God's. They jump off with the question: Why were humans created in the first place? Does that have any connection to God's will? Listen in and find out.
51:30
May 09, 2021

023. Discerning & Navigating God's Will
In this episode, the second in a mini-series on God's will, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long dive deep into the story of Abram. While many are quick to place the patriarch on a pedestal, when we slow down and read the text, we actually see lots of disobedience in his life. These acts of disobedience, which often neglect seeking God and his will, often give rise to problems in Abram's life. What can we learn from this? How might Abram's story of rising and falling instruct us in discerning and navigating God's will? Listen in and find out.
57:22
May 01, 2021

022. What is God's Will?
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long consider the question: What is God's will? Chances are, if you're a believer, you've wondered that yourself. The thing is: Can we really make sense of this enigmatic concept? Listen in as two scholars explore this matter authentically and in real-time. This lead episode in a new mini-series on this topic may benefit you.
53:41
April 24, 2021

021. Praying Ephesians, Pt. 3
In this final episode of Season 2 of ProveText, Dr. Fredrick J. Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continue exploring prayer, particularly, prayer in Ephesians. Here, they consider the final prayer of Paul's letter. It's a rich venture into Paul's prayer life and the ramifications it has for our own Christian walk. Listen in. Be challenged. Pray with us.
49:48
April 17, 2021

020. Praying Ephesians, Pt. 2
In this next-to-last episode of ProveText, Dr. Fredrick J. Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continue exploring prayer in Ephesians. This time, they look at the second major prayer of Paul's epistle. What's significant? Why does it matter? How can it shape your prayer life? Listen in and find out.
52:25
April 10, 2021

019. Praying Ephesians, Pt. 1
In this episode, Dr. Fredrick Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb begin a 3-part mini-series exploring the 3 prayers of Ephesians. Listen in and enjoy this rich conversation.
01:06:53
April 03, 2021

018. Can I Pray Against Someone?
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing prayer. In the first half of the episode, they discuss the difference between individual and group/corporate prayer. Like, what should you be doing when someone else is praying? In the second half, they discuss whether it's okay to pray "against" someone or not. Can we pray like David did, that is, for the desired death of an enemy or their children? Listen in to this fun and insightful conversation.
56:03
March 28, 2021

017. Prayer as Preparation for Serving & Living
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing prayer. Here, they have 2 questions of interest: 1) How does prayer prepare us for serving? And 2) How does prayer prepare us for living? Have you ever considered the preparatory role and power of prayer? Listen in for more details.
38:49
March 20, 2021

016. Doubting Prayer. Questioning Vagueness.
In this episode, the half-way point of Season 2, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing prayer. In particular, they consider whether praying "specifically" in prayer is a necessity. Are vague prayers bad and/or ineffective or less effective? And what is the role of doubt in prayer? If someone doubts when they pray, does it affect the outcome at all? Listen in and join the conversation.
39:59
March 13, 2021

015. Why Are Some Prayers Answered & Some Not?
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long tackle the question: "Why are some prayers answered and some not?" (Or, put differently: "Why are some prayers answered positively and some not?") Ever pondered this question? What are your thoughts? Listen in and see what these two have to say.
37:55
March 06, 2021

014. Why Pray if God Already Knows?
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long ask the age-old question: Why pray if God already knows? That is, why pray if God already knows what we're going to ask/say? We think you'll find the discussion illuminating and informative. Listen in.
37:11
February 27, 2021

013. How to Pray Without Ceasing
In this episode, Dr. Michael Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick Long discuss the mysterious command of Paul to "pray without ceasing." What does that mean? Is it really possible? If so, how does one do it? If you've ever been intrigued by this matter, listen in.
42:34
February 20, 2021

012. What is Prayer?
In the first episode of Season 2 of ProveText ("The Prayer Season"), Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss their initial experiences with prayer. Following that, they ask the question: What is Prayer? Each gives their own definition, which will help set the stage for future episodes on this matter. Listen in and grow.
49:30
February 13, 2021

011. Privileging Scripture, Changing Beliefs: 2 Bible Scholars Open Up
In this last episode of Season 1, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long get transparent. They open up about how, as they grew in their study of Scripture, they had to let go of some of their cherished beliefs. It was a tough process of getting honest and privileging Scripture. Listen in on this important conversation.
33:20
January 30, 2021

010. Rethinking Predestination (Exploring Romans, Pt. 2)
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb, along with Dr. Fredrick J. Long, continue discussing Romans. Halcomb draws on a previously written essay of his titled "Do Not Be Conformed to this World: Rom 12:1-2 in Light of Environmental Determinism" (Kingdom Rhetoric, Wipf & Stock, 2013). In that volume, Halcomb suggests that, when we talk about Predestination, we often ignore ancient context and, thus, create theological faulty structures. Listen in and see what you think.
30:35
January 24, 2021

009. Exploring Romans: Pt. 1
In this episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb begin a 2-part discussion on Romans. In this first part, Dr. Long explores questions related to "How are Christians today to relate to the Law?" Does it still matter? Are Christians still obligated to follow Moses' commands? What do Jesus and the Spirit have to do with it all? Listen in and find out. (Also, don't miss the discount code for GlossaHouse products hidden somewhere in the episode.)
29:24
January 17, 2021

008. Sermon Breakdown: On Cover Judging (Rev 21:9-27)
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long do their first "Sermon Breakdown." They listen to a portion of Halcomb's sermon, titled "On Cover Judging," which focuses on Rev 21:9-27. Following that, they analyze and discuss this sermon segment. Listen in.
29:54
January 09, 2021

007. Divorce, Remarriage, & Jesus in Mark's Gospel
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fred Long explore how the concepts of divorce and remarriage, especially in relation to Jesus (and John the Baptizer) give shape to the plot line of Mark's Gospel. Listen in and share your thoughts with us.
27:15
January 02, 2021

006. Where 2 or 3 are Gathered, Where 2 or 3 Judge: Understanding Matthew's Gospel
In this episode, hosted by Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb, we follow the lead of Dr. Fredrick J. Long in an attempt to understand Matthew's Gospel. In particular, Fred discusses whether it is right for Christians to judge others. He also explores what the commonly misunderstood phrase "Where 2 or 3 are gathered" means. Listen in.
33:12
December 26, 2020

005. Picturing Ruth: An Interview with Adam & Harvey Howell
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long interview Dr. Adam Howell and his father, Harvey, about their newest book: "Ruth: An Illustrated Hebrew Reader's Edition" (GlossaHouse, 2020). The Howell's discuss their creative process working with The Book of Ruth, what it was like to team up as a father-son duo, and some of the interpretive decisions they had to make. Tune in.
30:11
December 19, 2020

004. Dear Student - Discussing 'Things You Should Know' with Dr. Alaine Buchanan
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss Dr. Alaine Buchanan's recent GlossaHouse book "Dear Student: Some Things You Should Know." If you're a student, considering becoming a student, or a Professor, you'll want to listen in. Some great stuff here!
32:09
December 12, 2020

003. Shift Happens: Teaching & Learning Koine Greek
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick Long discuss changes taking place within the realm of Greek pedagogy. How should Koine Greek be taught? Is the Grammar-Translation approach best? The Living Language approach? Might Halcomb's "Holistic Approach" be worth considering? Listen in as these two Greek professors share their thoughts.
43:11
December 08, 2020

002. Books That Changed Us
In this episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb discuss several books that, throughout their lives, faith journeys, and careers, have changed them.
24:55
December 05, 2020

001. Satan in the New Testament
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss some New Testament (Mk, Eph, Rev, etc.) texts often thought to be about the spiritual entity known as "Satan." Are such views correct? Listen in to find out.
29:49
November 26, 2020