Sam Allberry was involved in environmental activism when he became a Christian – a development that his activist friends saw as bad news. 

After all, why would a follower of a religion that looks forward to the coming of a new Earth be concerned with the state of the current world? 

For Sam though, becoming a Christian led him to a very different conclusion. 

The Old Testament is sacred not just to the Christian but also to the Jewish religion. Its 39 books cover thousands of years with an array of literary genres including poetry, history, creation myth, apocalyptic, and song. 

It can be confusing and overwhelming – but luckily, John happens to work in the same building as a leading expert on it all who gives us a quick rundown in this special Single. 

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In the aftermath of the 2024 Lausanne Congress – at which Megan was a delegate – our hosts take stock of what went on, review the Seol Statement (and other illiterate faith declarations of past conferences), and mull over the insights of other attendees.

They also discuss a documentary on the first Lausanne Congress, held way back in 1974.

• (01:50) – – Through The Wardrobe
• (15:55) – – What’s Going On?
• (33:58) – – Be Our Guest