最佳Engaging Conversations播客 (2024)

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Bhatt and Winfree: Two industry leaders and their shared optimism for the future. 45:54

2d ago45:54

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FHWA Administrator Shailen Bhatt and TTI Agency Director Greg Winfree reflect upon a wide range of mobility challenges and opportunities, with references to Star Wars, Dick Tracy and hair styles.由Bernie Fette, Greg Winfree, Shailen Bhatt

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Ep15: Interview with David Capes (Matthew through OT Eyes) 28:54

21d ago28:54

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Dr. David Capes joins the show to talk about his new book, Matthew Through OT Eyes, a great resource highlighting the Jewish background and context of the First Gospel.由Nijay K. Gupta

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Will AI Help Us Realize Our Highest Hopes or Our Deepest Fears? 32:10

16d ago32:10

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Artificial intelligence seeks to replicate the analytical and creative capabilities of the human brain. Perhaps that lofty ambition helps to explain why so many humans are leery of the idea.由Bernie Fette, Bob Brydia

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More Transit Agencies Are Jumping on the Battery-Powered Bandwagon. 28:47

30d ago28:47

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Cities working to become leaders in clean transportation are electrifying their bus fleets, and learning that the road to success can be a bumpy one.由Bernie Fette, John Overman

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Neil Pedersen Has a Question: Are we willing to stick our necks out? 46:23

1M ago46:23

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The former leader of TRB may have stepped away from full-time employment, but he hasn’t stepped away entirely from the industry he has helped to guide for half a century.由Bernie Fette, Neil Pedersen

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Roadside Mysteries: When utilities pose unique challenges for roadway construction. 27:20

2M ago27:20

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Every road construction project involves the hidden element of utilities in the right of way. That work isn’t necessarily as visible, but it’s every bit as consequential.由Bernie Fette, Cesar Quiroga

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Ep 14:Humility Illuminated with Dr. Dennis R. Edwards 29:28

2M ago29:28

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Dr. Dennis Edwards (North Park Theological Seminary) sat down for an interview about his new book Humility Illuminated. Learn about what the Bible means and doesn't mean by humility, and how humility is more of a posture towards God than it is a certain set of actions. You'll love this insightful conversation, listen in and get the book to learn mo…

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Is Public Transit Back to Pre-pandemic Normal? That depends on where you look. 32:22

2M ago32:22

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The transit industry is better equipped to work through a public health crisis than it was before COVID-19. And even as it faces persistent challenges, public transportation continues to play a central role in everyday mobility.由Bernie Fette, Michael Walk

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Episode 13: "Writers on Writers" with Guest Dr. Matthew W. Bates 38:54

2M ago38:54

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Engaging Scripture has a new series, "Writers on Writers," where I (Nijay) talk about respected writers in biblical studies about the art and science of writing, ups and downs, successes and failures, and everything in between.由Nijay K. Gupta

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Ep12: Getting to Know Dr. Matthew W. Bates 12:14

2M ago12:14

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My podcast (formerly called Crux Sola) has been renamed Engaging Scripture. Same content: biblical teaching and biblical scholarship. I am excited to do this brief interview with Matt Bates, recently hired as Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary (fall 2024). This is a fun "get to know you" podcast short. A more serious discussion is comi…

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Crash Data and an Aging Population Raise an Issue: How old is too old to drive? 26:04

3M ago26:04

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Drivers over age 80 are more prone to serious and deadly crashes. As this population segment grows, researchers are working toward fresh countermeasures.由Bernie Fette, Myunghoon Ko

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Behind the Wheel, What We Think and What We Do Can Define Who We Are. 25:40

3M ago25:40

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Attitudes and behaviors related to driving reveal our traffic safety culture. Like other forms of culture, it has a way of changing over time— and not always for the better.由Bernie Fette, Katie Womack

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Out of Sight, Out of Mind: How it’s easy to overlook our reliance on GPS. 32:58

4M ago32:58

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With near-magical precision, GPS applications reliably guide multiple functions for us every moment of every day. But as they hold great promise, those applications also face vulnerabilities.由Bernie Fette, Greg Winfree

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How to Ensure That US Infrastructure Remains Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts. 17:54

5M ago17:54

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America’s infrastructure was built to last, but it wasn’t built to last forever. The Center for Infrastructure Renewal is focusing on how to ensure the resilience of the collective physical systems that America runs upon.由Bernie Fette, Edith Arámbula Mercado

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Can Imperiled Creatures Survive and Thrive amid Widespread Roadway Construction? 39:36

5M ago39:36

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The well-being of creatures protected under the Endangered Species Act is a high priority for transportation agencies. That’s good for the critters, and for agency operations as well.由Bernie Fette, Andrew Birt

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Can Solar Panels in Highway ROW Be the Next Big Step in Renewable Energy? 25:22

6M ago25:22

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In using roadsides for the collection of solar power, can we succeed in achieving both environmental and economic goals? It all depends on how you define “success.”由Bernie Fette, Brianne Glover, Edgar Kraus

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We Rank the 2,138 Most Congested Roads in Texas. Is your daily drive on the list? 29:23

6M ago29:23

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Traffic congestion is relative, because what constitutes gridlock depends a lot on where you live. Clearly, though, it’s no longer just a big city problem.由Bernie Fette, David Schrank

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Revisited--Big and Bright: The view from TxDOT CEO Marc Williams’ Chair. 38:28

7M ago38:28

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As we gather for the 97th Annual Transportation Short Course, we're revisiting our interview with Texas Department of Transportation CEO Marc Williams from approximately one year ago. Despite some Texas-sized mobility challenges and worldwide supply-chain obstacles, the guy in charge of the Texas Department of Transportation wants you to know he’s …

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Alone in the Crowd: Long-haul truckers fight isolation through satellite connections. 25:18

7M ago25:18

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Thousands of long-haul truck drivers in America share a common and constant challenge of remoteness. They find insight and community through the vast reach of satellite radio.由Bernie Fette, Mark Willis

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When Mobility Needs Are Like Snowflakes: TTI’s outposts focus on singular urban challenges. 32:04

8M ago32:04

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It’s been said that all politics is local. Given the unique nature of major population centers everywhere, the same could be said for transportation.由Bernie Fette, Jason Crawford

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Minor Stress Factors Can Cause Major Problems, Even in the Best Driving Conditions 30:37

8M ago30:37

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Obvious pressures when we’re driving on the roadways—like aggressive drivers, stormy weather, and unruly passengers—are widely recognized. But less conspicuous triggers can compromise safety, too.由Bernie Fette, Mike Manser, Ioannis Pavlidis

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Lofty Ambitions Are Fueling the Move Toward Sustainable Transportation 29:15

9M ago29:15

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Decarbonizing the transportation sector—the single-biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions—won’t happen overnight. But the U.S. Department of Energy has a plan.由Bernie Fette, Michael Berube

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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Pedestrian deaths are at a 40-year high. 30:01

9M ago30:01

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The dangers for those who travel on foot have constituted a public health challenge for as long as we’ve had motor vehicles. Why are pedestrian deaths increasing so fast? And what can be done to stem the tide?由Bernie Fette, Ben Ettelman

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What If? ... How modelers envision the worst to enable the best response. 24:06

10M ago24:06

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Disasters – whether natural or man-made – can cripple transportation systems. Sophisticated modeling can go a long way in minimizing disruptions and restoring routine conditions.由Bernie Fette, Jeff Shelton

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Is America’s Infrastructure Turning a Corner? 30:50

10M ago30:50

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Two years have passed since America’s last road and bridge report card, and we’ll wait another two years for the next one. An unofficial mid-term grade suggests that conditions are improving.由Bernie Fette, Charles Gurganus, Nasir Gharaibeh

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The Texas Transportation Hall of Honor: Recognizing vision, passion, and purpose. 26:17

11M ago26:17

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Texas owes its transportation primacy in large part to an elite group of visionary leaders whose contributions merit permanent and meaningful places in the Lone Star State’s history.由Bernie Fette, Dennis Christiansen

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Fewer Motorcycle Safety Coaches, More Unlicensed Riders, More Crashes: Is there a link? 39:48

11M ago39:48

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In recent years, roughly half of the motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes in Texas were unlicensed. Safety advocates are working to enlist more instructors who can help riders develop the safety skills they need.由Bernie Fette, Cathy Brooks, Michael Strawn

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6/4 Worship Service 33:37

11M ago33:37

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*Entire service available on video HERE Call to Worship Worship In Song Arise, My Soul, Arise Fix My Eyes The Reading Of God’s Word 1 Corinthians 12:26-31 (Read by Jessica Stott) 26 So if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.27 Now you are the body of Christ, and individual me…

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Charging Ahead: How the Electrified Mobility Collaborative envisions a radical shift. 27:21

11M ago27:21

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Nearly 300 million vehicles are on American roads today. Nearly all of them run on gasoline or diesel, so a large-scale shift to electric power would be transformative. A new Texas A&M University System venture is working to figure out how that might work.由Bernie Fette, Tara Ramani

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For Bernie Wagenblast, both career and life have been all about transition. 28:30

12M ago28:30

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As a transportation journalist, Bernie Wagenblast has been weaving narratives of a professional sort for more than 40 years. As it turns out, one of her most recent stories is more personal.由Bernie Fette, Bernie Wagenblast

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Hidden Treasures: Remote community airports play an essential role in Texas life. 27:26

1y ago27:26

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The value that small general aviation airports deliver far exceeds what their modest size might suggest. To many local government officials, those facilities represent “the most valuable mile of pavement in the county.”由Bernie Fette, Jacki Kuzio

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Revisited--Highway to the Danger Zone: Hazards abound where road work advances. 22:27

1y ago22:27

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As we’re about to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week and in light of a work zone crash last month in Maryland, in which 6 workers were killed, we're revisiting a discussion with TTI's Jerry Ullman, research engineer and highway work zone safety expert. The number of fatal crashes in America is up by about 7 percent over the past decade. But …

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Off the Rails, On the QT: Train derailments happen daily, though few grab our attention. 26:52

1y ago26:52

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Major railroad disasters tend to produce major news headlines, but there are hundreds of derailments each year in America that we never hear about. Why is that?由Bernie Fette, Allan Rutter

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Turning the Tables: When a transportation journalist is the one answering, not asking, the questions. 29:00

1y ago29:00

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It’s been said that journalists are responsible for writing the first draft of history. As the transportation writer for the Houston Chronicle, Dug Begley has been crafting that city’s mobility story for more than a decade.由Bernie Fette, Dug Begley

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Engineering a Career Path: Sometimes, a 7th grade dream can actually come true. 30:08

1y ago30:08

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Even after wrapping up a 46-year stretch at TTI, Tim Lomax still enjoys the adrenaline rush that comes from finding new traffic challenges, and fixing them.由Bernie Fette, Tim Lomax

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One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Maintaining our roadway infrastructure demands a varied scientific approach. 29:12

1y ago29:12

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America’s roads were built to last, but they weren’t built to last forever. New research is taking a forensic approach to maintaining and repairing our surface transportation infrastructure.由Texas A&M Transportation Institute

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Bent, But Not Broken: How global supply chains demonstrate post-pandemic resilience. 22:07

1y ago22:07

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Most of what we buy and use every day comes to us on cargo ships, which represent essential links in worldwide distribution systems. A global public health crisis reminded us of how important they really are.由Bernie Fette, Jim Kruse

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At the Intersection of Engineering and Psychology: How a diverse team manages special event traffic. 24:33

1+ y ago24:33

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Big-time athletic events can create big-time roadway gridlock. Experts game out the possibilities to navigate chaos – from the first car in, to the last one out.由Bernie Fette, Debbie Albert

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Uncommonly Deadly: Wrong-way crashes are small in number, immense in devastation. 27:21

1+ y ago27:21

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Wrong-way crashes on high-speed roadways are uncommon, but they’re almost always fatal. Ongoing research is supporting countermeasures to help drivers avoid – or escape -- a rare but perilous roadway hazard.由Bernie Fette, Melisa Finley

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All Aboard? When unions, management, and Congress dodged a nationwide rail strike. 27:05

1+ y ago27:05

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Rail industry employees and management were at odds for months and on the verge of a nationwide shutdown, until Congress and the White House invoked an arcane 1926 law to settle the dispute in only a few days.由Bernie Fette, Allan Rutter

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It Takes a (Big) Village: How a community of transportation pros is making mobility better. 33:03

1+ y ago33:03

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The Institute of Transportation Engineers is wrapping up a pivotal year in its history. Jeff Paniati, the organization’s CEO, and TTI's Beverly Kuhn, its outgoing president, talk about lessons learned from the past 12 months and how the transportation profession is evolving -- along with society.由Bernie Fette, Beverly Kuhn, Jeff Paniati

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Border Balancing Act: Finding harmony between commercial efficiency and security demands. 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

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Along America’s 2,000-mile border with Mexico, there’s plenty of room for things to go awry when it comes to the secure, efficient movement of people and goods. Myriad public and private partnerships and the latest research are helping ensure that they don’t.由Bernie Fette, Rafael Aldrete

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Sharing the Load on Texas Roads: Are overweight trucks paying their fair share? 19:52

1+ y ago19:52

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Big trucks cause more damage to transportation infrastructure, but they pay less to use roads and bridges than passenger vehicles do. New research findings – with input from the freight industry – can inform how policy makers might change that.由Bernie Fette, Brianne Glover

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Episode 11: Interview with Patrick Schreiner on the Theology of Acts and More! 39:51

1+ y ago39:51

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In this episode, Dr. Patrick Schreiner shares about some of his new publications on Acts and his brand new book on "political discipleship" and NT theology.由Nijay K. Gupta

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Big and Bright: The view from TxDOT CEO Marc Williams’ chair. 38:08

1+ y ago38:08

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Despite some Texas-sized mobility challenges and worldwide supply-chain obstacles, the guy in charge of the Texas Department of Transportation wants you to know he’s never been more optimistic about our transportation future.由Bernie Fette, Marc Williams

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Episode 10: Interview with Rebekah Eklund (Luke and Forgiveness) 45:54

1+ y ago45:54

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Theological Themes of the New Testament Dr. Rebekah Eklund talks about the theology of Luke-Acts and Luke's perspective on repentance and forgiveness.由Nijay K. Gupta

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Drilling for Solutions: A gusher of new data is helping cut crash numbers in Texas’ Permian Basin. 26:59

1+ y ago26:59

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Large vehicle collisions in and around the giant West Texas oil patch in recent years have been alarmingly frequent and serious. Through a partnership approach, local transportation agencies and industry leaders are turning the tide.由Texas A&M Transportation Institute

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Episode 9: Interview with F. Scott Spencer (Mark and the Good News) 1:11:01

1+ y ago1:11:01

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We are continuing our series on Theological Themes in the New Testament. We have on the show today Dr. Scott Spencer, a Gospels expert, talking about the theology of Mark, and especially what Mark means by EUANGELION, "Good News."由Nijay K. Gupta

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Under the Influence of Youth: Most teens are eligible to drive at age 16, but are they ready? 23:54

1+ y ago23:54

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Young drivers face greater risks on the road than any other group. Some of the reasons for that are unlikely to change, but one thing that’s clearly open to revision is the manner in which we approach the problem.由Bernie Fette, Lisa Minjares

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E8: Matthew and Righteousness (Conversation with Dr. David Capes) 37:06

1+ y ago37:06

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With this episode we launch a new series related to my book 15 NT Words of Life. I interview expert scholars on various theological themes in the NT. First up, Dr. David Capes (Lanier Library) on the concept of righteousness in the Gospel of Matthew.由Nijay K. Gupta

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