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Before the Dawn

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Paul
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Church
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Old Testament
Faith
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Abraham and Isaac
Spirituality
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New Testament
Translation Of Scriptures
Genesis
Christianity
Salvation
Theology
Biblical Interpretation
Sacrifice
Covenant
God's Promises

Anna and Peter Kapsner sit in conversation about the failures (and merits) of the church, biblical interpretation, what it means to be a disciple, and the changing shapes of modern Christianity between generations

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Anna and Peter wrap up the Flood story and finish with some comments on the meaning of the Rainbow.

Anna and Peter explore the story of Noah's Ark and ask whether the Flood narrative reflects an angry, punishing God or a God of grief, comfort, and relationship.

In part two of this series, Anna and Peter talk about how Mary was perceived in the life of the early church, how her influence was driven out in the time of St. Augustine, and whether her "Gospel" is legitimate.

In part one of a two-part series, Peter and Anna explore the legend and reality of Mary Magdalene. Who was she? What role did she play in Scripture and what does she tell us about the place of women in the Bible

Is it ever right to use a specific name for God in prayer? Anna and Peter discuss the many names for God in the biblical text and what they can teach us about God, faith and our ongoing relationship with Him.

Anna and Peter compare the Catholic and Protestant Bibles and what the heck is the deal with Maccabees?

Anna teaches through the story of Abraham and Isaac and makes parallels between God the Father and Jesus walking it out to the Cross. The communion between them changes the way we see the crucifixion event.

In this final episode on Paul, Peter and Anna go through some examples of Pauline teaching that have been significantly misunderstood.

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Peter Kapsner
Co-host of Before the Dawn; engages in theological discussion and church-related topics.
Anna Kapsner
Co-host of Before the Dawn; discusses church, theology, and modern Christianity.

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S.2 Ep.6 The Many "Sides" of God
Q: How do you determine which name for God is being used in the text?
Yahweh is typically translated as Lord and Elohim as God. It's essential to look at the Hebrew, as other names may refer to different aspects of God and offer deeper narrative insights.
S.2 Ep.5 Why Does the Bible Sometimes have Extra Books?
Q: What do we do with the historical accounts in Maccabees regarding God's silence?
The hosts explore the argument that while Maccabees chronicles a historical event, it lacks evidence of God's presence, leading to debates on whether it should be considered inspired scripture.
S.2 Ep.5 Why Does the Bible Sometimes have Extra Books?
Q: What were the decisions around the inclusion of the Apocrypha in scripture?
The Apocrypha had previously been included in Bibles but was removed by Protestant reformers like Martin Luther, largely influenced by the cost of printing and debates about its status as inspired scripture.

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A thoughtful discussion-based show exploring faith, church, and the interpretation of scripture through the lens of contemporary Christianity. Together, the hosts tackle how tradition meets modern life—from deconstructing long-held church assumptions to reexamining biblical interpretation and the role of discipleship in today's faith communities. Episodes frequently center on how community, love, and belonging shape spiritual practice, while also challenging listeners to scrutinize theological assumptions, governance of the church, and the changing dynamics across generations. A notable strength is the willingness to present nuanced, sometimes controversial views with a corrective emphasis on empathy and authenticity, making it potentially ... more

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