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PREPPED with James Spencer, PhD
PREPPED with James Spencer, PhD
In a world filled with narratives that deny and overlook God, PREPPED empowers Christians to live out a story that has God at its center. B…
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PREPPED with James Spencer, PhD

PREPPED

Join host James Spencer, PhD, and his guests in a podcast that empowers Christians to live out a story with God at its center.

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Abraham's Learning Curve: The Near-Sacrifice of Isaac

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March 27, 2025

Abraham's Learning Curve: The Near-Sacrifice of Isaac

What does true obedience look like? In this episode of PREPPED, accompany James Spencer, PhD, as we journey through the challenging narrative of Genesis 22, where Abraham faces the ultimate test: the command to sacrifice his ...
March 24, 2025

Abraham's Learning Curve: Hagar and Ismael

Today on PREPPED, join James Spencer, PhD, as we unpack the complexities of Abraham’s journey, exploring how moments of tension, trust, and obedience shaped his legacy. From Abraham’s decision to father a child with Hagar to ...
March 20, 2025

So Only God Gets the Glory: Abram, the King of Sodom, and a Paradigm for Christian Decision-Making

Could a single act of courage redefine the course of faith and history? In this episode of PREPPED, join James Spencer, PhD, as he unpacks the remarkable narrative of Genesis 14, where Abram’s bold rescue of his nephew Lot re...
March 17, 2025

Abraham's Learning Curve: Sister-Wife Narratives (Egypt and Abimelech)

Uncover the intricate dance between faith and fear as we explore Abram's journey into Egypt, in today’s episode of PREPPED. By unpacking the events of Genesis 12:10-20, where Abram’s decision to present Sarai as his sister, J...
March 13, 2025

Enter Abram: God's Call of Abram as the Solution to the Problem of Independence

Today, on PREPPED, we’re exploring what happens when human ambition clashes with divine purpose. Listen in as James Spencer, PhD, contrasts the Tower of Babel narrative with God’s call to Abram, revealing two opposing paths—s...
March 10, 2025

Christians and Technology, Part 3: Technology and Self-Sufficiency—Reflecting on Dependence

How often do we let technology trick us into believing we're self-sufficient, drifting away from our dependence on God? In this episode of PREPPED, join our host, James Spencer. PhD, as we dig into this deep and sometimes unc...