Can we believe the resurrection of Christ actually happened? The Rising Podcast with Melanie Penn delves into the historicity of the resurrection and how this event changed human history—past and future! We interview authors, historians, personalities, and academics to dive deeper into this key historical event that changed human history. The conversations between a contemporary songwriter and members of the scholastic community will offer rare moments of insight for believers and skeptics.Melanie Penn introduces this podcast with the launch of her album, The Rising.
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Can we believe the resurrection of Christ actually happened? The Rising Podcast with Melanie Penn delves into the historicity of the resurrection and how this event changed human history—past and future! We interview authors, historians, personalities, and academics to dive deeper into this key historical event that changed human history. The conversations between a contemporary songwriter and members of the scholastic community will offer rare moments of insight for believers and skeptics.Melanie Penn introduces this podcast with the launch of her album, The Rising.
Beyond the Grave: A Vision of the Resurrection and Our Eternity with Dr. Christopher Hall
The Rising Podcast with Melanie Penn
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Beyond the Grave: A Vision of the Resurrection and Our Eternity with Dr. Christopher Hall
In this profound episode of The Rising Podcast, host Melanie Penn welcomes Dr. Christopher Hall, a distinguished theologian and author mentored by J.I. Packer, and former president of Renovare (founded by Richard Foster). Dr. Hall delves into the often-feared topic of death and resurrection, offering a deeply encouraging perspective rooted in the wisdom of the Church Fathers, particularly Augustine. The conversation addresses pressing questions about the physical body after death, especially for those who have lost loved ones, including children. Dr. Hall assures listeners of God’s boundless power to restore and fully actualize every human being, even in cases of bodies seemingly lost or disintegrated. He explores the concept of the “chain of consumption” as pondered by the Church Fathers and shares Augustine’s powerful conviction that nothing can elude the Creator’s notice or power. The episode culminates with Dr. Hall’s compelling reflection on the resurrection scene in John 20, where the grave clothes themselves provided undeniable proof of Jesus’ miraculous bodily resurrection. This episode offers profound Christian hope and a renewed vision of eternity, encouraging listeners to approach the future with joy rather than fear. Thought-Provoking Quotes: “God honors the process that He already built. So we’re all headed toward full healing. We’re all heading toward full restoration. And at times God decides, ‘You know what? I’m gonna honor this process of long restoration, long healing, but I’m going to do it in an instant, in an eye blink—all those steps.’” - Melanie Penn “Whatever the future holds, it’s better than we could ever imagine. St. Paul said that. It’s better than we can ever imagine, so we don’t have to frown when we think about the future. We can smile.” - Christopher Hall “What about bodies that have been consumed by fire? What about somebody lost at sea? Augustine writes this: ‘It is unthinkable that the Creator should lack the power to revive them all and restore them to life. It is inconceivable that any nook or cranny of the natural world, though it may hold those bodies concealed, could elude the notice or evade the power of the Creator of all things.’” - Christopher Hall “I pray that those who have been listening in would walk away encouraged and walk away with less fear and anxiety about what the future holds, because You have taken care of everything. I hear You saying, ‘I can handle this. I can handle this.’” - Christopher Hall
Can we believe the resurrection of Christ actually happened? The Rising Podcast with Melanie Penn delves into the historicity of the resurrection and how this event changed human history—past and future! We interview authors, historians, personalities, and academics to dive deeper into this key historical event that changed human history. The conversations between a contemporary songwriter and members of the scholastic community will offer rare moments of insight for believers and skeptics.Melanie Penn introduces this podcast with the launch of her album, The Rising.
