World Upside Down

Genesis: All Your Questions Answered | Dr. John Currid | S2E1

In this episode, Dr. John Currid helps us answer some questions from critics regarding the biblical creation account. We also discuss what Genesis 1–2 reveals about who God is, why he created, and how Genesis sets up the whole Bible.

Retrieving The New Testament | Peter J Williams | Books With Shelf Life

How can we know the New Testament we read today is the same as when it was first written down? Dr. Peter Williams, Principal of Tyndale House Cambridge, discusses the fascinating work behind the Tyndale House Greek New Testament, exploring how manuscripts are studied, how the New Testament was handed down, and why textual criticism is relevant for Christians and seminarians alike.Dr. Williams Interview 0:00 — Introduction to Books With Shelf Life 0:49 — Why Should Christians Care About the Biblical Languages? 3:59 — How Did We Get The Greek New Testament We Have Today? 5:59 — Have We Lost The Original Words of God? (Answering Skeptics) 13:00 — Textual Criticism in Seminary Education 14:11 — We Should Be Interested in God's Words 16:28 — What Manuscripts Should We Listen To? (Manuscript Variants) The Tyndale House Greek New Testament (THGNT)20:07 — Publishing Date & Why It Matters (Context) 22:16 — Specific Features & Options for Purchase 23:52 — What is Unique About it According to Dr. Williams? 26:13 — Restoring the New Testament to its Original Order (THGNT Method) 32:54 — Weaknesses in Other GNTs & Tyndale Houses' Solutions 35:58 — 100's and 1,000's of Manuscripts (& Its Impact for Editors)Dr. Williams Interview (Continued) 38:08 — What is Tyndale House & Why Does it Exist? 40:30 — The Surprising Genius of Jesus 42:26 — Names in the Old Testament Support Its Truthfulness (Tyndale House's Old Testament Project) 44:05 — How We Know the New Testament Was Accurately Handed Down 48:12 - Preview to Tyndale House Greek NT (2nd Edition) (50 Small Changes) 49:47 — Marking Quotations of the Old Testament 52:10 — Dr. Williams' Hopes for the THGNT 52:28 — Rapid-Fire Questions for Dr. Williams (Taylor's Speed Round) For those interested in going deeper, learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how to take the next step toward a Christ-centered journey of theological education: https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info

Why We Worship On Sunday | Dr. Mike Farley | S1E10

Every church has a liturgy—whether they know it or not. In this season 1 finale, Dr. Mike Farley and Dr. Piotrowski explore how the resurrection informs the form and content of Christian worship, and why the risen Christ is both the object and leader of our praise.
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How The Resurrection Shaped Our Art and Entertainment | Dan Daugherty | S1E9

Dan Daugherty, Executive Director of the Alcuin Study Center, joins us to explore how the theme of resurrection has been depicted and reimagined in literature and film. From Dickens and Dostoevsky to Tolkien and Nolan, we trace the varied use—and occasional misuse—of resurrection tropes, considering what they reveal about our cultural longings and theological assumptions. Along the way, we discuss everything from The Count of Monte Cristo to The Dark Knight Rises, and why the historical resurrection of Jesus remains central to the Christian faith.
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How the Resurrection Changes Pastoral Ministry | Dr. Michael Lawrence | S1E8

Why does the resurrection of Jesus matter—not just for Easter, but for every moment of Christian life and ministry? In this remote episode of World Upside Down, recorded live at The Gospel Coalition National Conference, Roger Williams talks with Michael Lawrence and Nathan Lugbill about how the resurrection shapes biblical theology, fuels pastoral preaching, and offers hope in suffering.
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Can AI & Transhumanism Save Humanity? | Dr. David Schrock | S1E7

In this episode of World Upside Down, ITS faculty member Dr. David Schrock joins us to explore some of the most pressing questions of our time regarding humanity, technology, life, and death. Together, we unpack why the resurrection of Jesus Christ offers a radically different and embodied hope—one that affirms the Imago Dei, rather than promising a disembodied, uploaded consciousness. We discuss the limits of AI’s promises, the challenge of death, and how the resurrection remains the foundational hope that shapes the Christian life today.
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Did Jesus Really Rise? | Mike Licona | S1E2

Was the resurrection just a pious legend—or a verifiable event that changed history?In Episode 2 of World Upside Down, Dr. Mike Licona walks us through the minimal‑facts approach, the scholarly consensus on Jesus’ death and post‑mortem appearances, and why the earliest Christians staked everything—even their lives—on an empty tomb.
00:00 – Intro & why the resurrection matters03:56 – The “minimal facts” argument08:12 – Empty tomb & eyewitness claims14:28 – Martyrdom: liars make poor martyrs19:59 – Answering common objections (legend, hallucination, myth)32:00 – Practical hope: why evidence fuels faith today40:13 – Q&A + resources for deeper study
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Salvation Doesn't Stop At The Cross | Dr. Brandon Crowe | S1E6

In this week's episode, Dr. Brandon Crowe demonstrates how the apostles didn’t just preach a crucified Christ, but a risen one—as foretold in the very (OT) Scriptures that many today overlook. The resurrection isn’t only central to salvation—it’s a powerful apologetic for the truthfulness of the Scriptures.
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Connecting Kingdom & Resurrection I Dr. Jeff Brannon | S1E5

In this episode of World Upside Down, we sit down with Dr. Jeff Brannon (Belhaven University), author of The Hope of Life After Death, to explore the deep and often overlooked connection between the resurrection of Christ and the arrival of God’s kingdom. From Genesis to Revelation, we trace how bodily resurrection and divine rule are not just parallel doctrines—but inseparably linked across redemptive history.
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What "The Last Days" Means | Dr. Benjamin Gladd | S1E4

Is the resurrection only in our future—or is it already underway? In this episode of World Upside Down, Dr. Benjamin Gladd joins us to explore how Christ’s resurrection launched a new era in redemptive history—what the New Testament calls “the age to come.” Together we discuss why eschatology isn’t just about end-times charts and how the new creation is already breaking into our lives through the Spirit.
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