The Eikon Podcast
Please consider supporting this podcast by going to: https://www.patreon.com/eikonpodcastJoin Michael Burns (biblical teacher, author, and speaker), Jason Alexander (pastor, speaker), and Gianna Hearn (journalist, host of "The Weekly G" video news magazine of the NBA G-League) for a fun, lively, and relevant examination of biblical texts, emphasizing their historical and cultural context with an eye on applying those principles into the mess of modern life. To submit questions, or suggestions, or give feedback contact us at eikonpodcast@gmail.com. If you're a new listener. Welcome and thank you. We recommend that you start listening to season 4, episode 93. After you're caught up to the present, we suggest that you then go back and explore the first 3 seasons when the podcast was still called "All Things to All People with Michael Burns."
Episodes
227 episodes
S7E210 - Exilic Discipleship: A Rival Politic
Jeff, Gianna, and Michael explore the challenges and responsibilities of living as a Christian community in today's world. They discuss the importance of embodying the teachings of Jesus, particularly the Sermon on the Mount, and the need to fo...
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S7E209 - Exilic Gospel: Subversive Witness
S7E209 – Exilic Gospel: Subversive Witness Gianna, Jeff, and Michael explore the complex relationship between the kingdom of God and the dynamics of empire, particularly in the context of exile. They discuss the importance of...
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S7E208 - Exilic Gospel: Can There Be a Christian Nation?
The Eikon team explores the themes of exile, identity, and leadership in the context of the gospel and the Old Testament. They delve into the concept of exile as a central theme in the Bible, and examine God's design for kingship, militarism, t...
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S7E207 - The Other Realm, Black Hebrew Israelites
In this episode, Michael Burns and Thabani welcome special guest, Alfredo Valentin, the BK apologist. They delve into the complex world of urban apologetics, focusing on the Black Hebrew Israelite movement. They explore the theological implicat...
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S7E206 - Exilic Gospel: Political Exiles
In this conversation, the Eikon team explores the themes of allegiance, exile, and the nature of the church in relation to the kingdom of God. They discuss how the early church navigated political subversion and the implications of living as ex...
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S7E205, The Mission of the Whole Gospel
The Eikon team continues to analyze the whole gospel, which differs from incomplete versions in its formation of community, the role of baptism, and especially what we understand as the primary mission of the church. Ch...
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1:00:36
S7E204, The Whole Gospel, pt. 1
Gianna, Jeff, and Michael explore the complexities of faith communities, the challenges of drawing lines in beliefs, and the importance of embodying the gospel through love and community rather than merely exporting morals.
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1:07:22
S7E203 - The Other Realm: Giants in the Bible
S7E203 – Giants and the Bible Thabani and Michael delve into the complex interpretations of Genesis 6 and explore the supernatural view of the Nephilim, discussing how early Jewish and Christian beliefs shaped the understandi...
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1:08:46
S7E202: The Story You May Have Missed
The Eikon team examines the gospel story, highlighting aspects often left out or missed altogether. Through the lens of the narrative, they explore the concept of image bearers and their rebellion against God, the role of Elohim, and the signif...
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Season 7
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Episode 202
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1:01:33
S7E201 - Christian Nationalism and the Role Gospel
S7E201: Christian Nationalism and the Role Gospel The Eikon Team delves into the concept of role gospels, discussing how identity and roles play a crucial part in understanding the gospel message. They examine variations of t...
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S7E200 - Inventing the Great Commission
Michael and Gianna welcome Jeff Hickman as the newest member of the Eikon team. They continue their series on the story of the gospel by exploring the ‘soul gospel and the implications of viewing the gospel primarily as a means of saving souls....
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S7E199 - The Other Realm: UFOs and the Bible
In this episode of The Other Realm, Michael and Thabani delve into the intriguing topics of aliens and UFOs, exploring cultural beliefs, scientific perspectives, and biblical connections. They discuss the varying beliefs about extraterrestrial ...
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S7E198 - Who Is Elect?
Michael and Jason discuss the impact of the gospel on community versus individualism and how individualism shapes our understanding of spirituality and the church. They explore the themes of community, the role of Israel and Jesus in God's plan...
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Season 7
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Episode 198
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1:05:44
S7E197 - John Wick and the Gospel
In this episode of the Icon Podcast, hosts Gianna, Michael, and Jason start a journey of exploring the gospel of Jesus the King. The conversation delves into the importance of storytelling in understanding the Gospel and how different starting ...
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S6E196: The End of the Year Episode
The Eikon Team explores themes of personal growth, spirituality, and the importance of community, as they share their favorite resources and moments of the year. Michael reveals his five favorite reads of 2024 and recommends several helpful onl...
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Season 6
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Episode 196
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S6E195: New Creation 23: Die Heretic
In this end-of-season-six episode, Michael, Gianna, and Jason discuss the concept of new creation and the importance of keeping Christ at the center of our lives. They explore how different passions within the church can sometimes lead to divis...
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Season 6
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Episode 195
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1:02:13
S6E194: The Responsibility of the Misfit
Special Episode: We are making the season finale of our special Patreon series, The Misfits, available this week for everyone to enjoy. This is the eleventh episode in the series so far. If you would like to hear the rest of the series, please ...
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Season 6
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Episode 194
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54:26
S6E193: New Creation 22: Should Baptism be a Parent’s Primary Goal?
Gianna, Jason, and Michael discuss the challenges and misconceptions of marriage and parenting within the context of new creation theology. They emphasize the importance of power-with rather than power-over in parenting and the need for vulnera...
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Season 6
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Episode 193
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54:09
S6E192: New Creation 21: Should We Worship All the Time?
In this episode, Michael, Gianna, and Jason discuss the danger of placing too much emphasis on specific spiritual practices and judging others based on their level of engagement in those practices. They also highlight the significance of work, ...
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Season 6
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Episode 192
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1:06:41
S6E191: New Creation 20: Race in the New Creation
The conversation explores the concept of race in the context of new creation. It discusses how race is a construct that emerged in the 15th century. The discussion highlights that race is not a biblical concept and that the Bible focuses more o...
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Season 6
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Episode 191
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1:03:50
S6E190: The Other Realm: Deliverance from Demon Possession
In this conversation, Michael Burns and Thabani Antony Mashava discuss deliverance ministries and their focus on freeing people from demonic oppression. What does this Bible have to say about the practice of exorcising demons? Is that something...
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Season 6
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Episode 190
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1:03:40
S6E189: New Creation 19: Olympic Outrage, Political Engagement, and the New Creation
Michael and Jason discuss the controversy surrounding the opening ceremony of the Olympics, the different reactions to the controversy, and the binary nature of the response. They explore the idea of loving others while also standing firm in on...
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Season 6
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Episode 189
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1:06:24
S6E188: New Creation 18: Your Job and The New Creation
Gianna, Michael, and Jason discuss the challenges of being image-bearers in different work environments and the temptation to prioritize career advancement over living out new creation values. They explore the idea that work is a form of worshi...
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Season 6
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Episode 188
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1:06:56
S6E187: New Creation 17: Justice and Identity
Michael, Jason, and Giana first address a misunderstanding about their views on justice and clarify that they advocate for justice using the tools of the kingdom of God. They then move on to discuss the concept of identity and its connection to...
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Season 6
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Episode 187
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1:07:53
S6E186: The Other Realm: Possession and Exorcism
Today’s conversation explores the correlation between trauma and belief in the spiritual realm, as well as the relevance of Christianity in traditional African contexts. The approach discussed is to listen, ask questions, and help individuals u...
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Season 6
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Episode 186
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