This week, Dr. Shivery, professor at Truett Seminary, joins us to tackle a challenging question: what do we do when there seems to be confusion in Scripture?She takes us into the Gospel of Mark and its abrupt ending, showing how passages like this can leave readers with questions—and helps us faithfully engage with these moments.Along the way, Dr. Shivery walks us through all the steps of the Journey and shares her insight on how to study the Bible with depth and confidence.If you’ve ever wrestled with difficult or confusing passages, this episode is for you.Biblical Rooting: “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16 Show Resources: (Please note: We may share links to external resources for your convenience. However, this does not imply full endorsement of the entire site, author, or organization. The views expressed may differ from our own.) Your Support Matters:This podcast is a branch of Stepping Forward Ministries, a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to using the unwavering truths of God’s Word to teach, equip, and empower people to step forward in their relationship with Christ. One of the ways we fulfill this mission is through this podcast! To learn more about us, visit www.steppingfwd.org.Want to connect, support, or take a step of faith? Whether you have a story to share, want to sponsor our podcast, support the mission, or learn how to follow Jesus—we’d love to hear from you. Let’s put faith into action together!👉 Click here to connect with us. Don’t forget to add us on your social media accounts! You can find us at @steppingfwdministries across all platforms!Disclaimer:Southern Soul Chats and Stepping Forward Ministries are not a church, pastoral authority, or licensed counseling service. While we aim to equip and encourage you through biblical truth and personal testimonies, all content shared is for spiritual encouragement and educational purposes only. By listening, you acknowledge that you engage with this content voluntarily and accept full responsibility for how you apply it in your life.

This week I’m joined again by Dr.Hopkins, professor at Truett Seminary, as we open up 1 John 2 and talk aboutwhat it really means to “not love theworld.”

So often this passage is misused ormisapplied—but when we step into the text faithfully, we discover something farricher and deeper for our lives today.

We’ll also continue along theInterpretive Journey, moving into the 5th and final step: grasping the text inour town.This is where Scripture comes off the page and into our daily lives,shaping how we live as God’s people here and now.

Biblical Rooting:

“Do not love the world or the things in the world. Ifanyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” —1 John 2:15

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Thispodcast is a branch of Stepping Forward Ministries, a Houston-based 501(c)(3)nonprofit dedicated to using the unwavering truths of God’s Word to teach,equip, and empower people to step forward in their relationship with Christ.One of the ways we fulfill this mission is through this podcast! To learn moreabout us, visit www.steppingfwd.org.

Wantto connect, support, or take a step of faith? Whether you have a story toshare, want to sponsor our podcast, support the mission, or learn how to followJesus—we’d love to hear from you. Let’s put faith into action together!

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What a blast to sit down with another Alabama native! Dr. Gardner, Professor at Truett Seminary, joins me to explore Philemon and dive into all things Scripture and God. In this episode, we take a fresh look at applying Scripture thoughtfully to real-life situations, ethics, and relationships—showing that the Bible is far from outdated.

Dr. Gardner provides a thorough overview of Philemon, helping listeners understand its message, context, and how to live it out today. This conversation is packed with insight, encouragement, and a reminder of the enduring relevance of God’s Word.

Biblical Rooting:

"And I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ." - Philemon 1:6 (ESV)

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