World Upside Down

God's people have always been tempted to want a king *like the nations,* but the Old Testament says that's exactly the wrong kind of king. In this episode, Dr. Kris Holroyd opens Season 3 of World Upside Down with a deep dive into the kingdom of God as it unfolds in Scripture–from Genesis 1, to David, to the anticipation of Christ. In this conversation: - What does "kingdom of God" actually mean in the Old Testament and where does it start? - What does Deuteronomy 17 tell us about the kind of king God wants and why no horses? - How does David's kingdom give us a glimpse of what God always intended? - Why did Israel miss Jesus and why does the church keep making the same mistake? - What are the signs that a pastor (or a Christian) has placed their hope in political power rather than in Christ? - How do Daniel and Revelation reframe our view of world governments and what should that do to us? Interested in going deeper? Learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how you can take your next step toward robust theological education: https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info World Upside Down is the podcast of Indianapolis Theological Seminary — a confessionally reformed, evangelical seminary committed to equipping gospel ministers for the church.

What if Genesis 1–2 launches a God-centered story that the whole Old Testament keeps advancing until new creation dawns in Christ? Dr. Jason DeRouchie traces that amazing narrative through the Bible in our latest video of World Upside Down. 0:00 – Welcome to Dr. DeRouchie 0:34 – What You Should NOT Miss About Genesis 1 & 2 8:21 – God-Centered Understanding of the World 13:55 – The Light Always Triumphs Over the Darkness 15:57 – One Way of Applying Genesis 1 & 2 17:03 – The Garden of Eden as a "Sanctuary" 22:09 – The Rest of the Story: The Fall Resolved 28:19 – "De-Creation" Before New Creation 36:36 – Our Purpose in God's Story 38:38 – Moses' Hope: The Promised Land 42:08 – The Church as Seed of Jesus 47:04 – Humanity's Failure & Jesus' Death in Our Place 49:14 – Creation is the Context of Our Life 51:22 – The Old Testament is Messianic 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

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

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. 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

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. 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

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. Want to go deeper than the podcast? Click here to learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how you can take the next step toward a Christ-centered journey of theological education. https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info If you subscribe to the podcast and click the following link in the first 2 weeks after release and you’ll be entered to win a free copy of Dr. Crowe's book, "The Hope of Israel": https://forms.gle/zCEct48fQRa8ujw79

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. Want to go deeper than the podcast? Click here to learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how you can take the next step toward a Christ-centered journey of theological education. https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info Sign up at the following link for a chance to win a copy of Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament (the first three to register will be shipped a copy at the mailing address provided). Contest Form: https://forms.gle/zCEct48fQRa8ujw79