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Greg Uttinger and Emily Maxson

Join Emily Maxson, Rachel Voytek, and long-time teacher and theologian Greg Uttinger for a discussion about Christian theology and its applications through history, civilization, and education.

To ask us questions, you can email us at haltingtowardzion@gmail.com

Credits: Shake That Little Foot - Shady Grove (modified and used under Creative Commons); The Joy Drops - Not Drunk (used under Creative Commons)

Halting Toward Zion

Welcome to our re-inaugural episode! In preparation to discuss Church History, Greg, Emily, and Rachel discuss how Christianity is represented in history textbooks of many persuasions.

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Read the Text, What Does it Say?

"...Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, [and] born of the Virgin Mary..."

Greg, Emily, and Rachel discuss the beginning of the Gospels and the historical event of the virgin birth.

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Mary, Mother of the Messiah

Greg, Emily, and Rachel discuss the first three songs in the Gospels - Mary, Zachariah, the angels. Why does it matter that this information is shared with us as songs/poems?

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It's a Musical

This week Greg, Emily, and Rachel discuss Simeon's song, holidays, and their favorites and the weakest Christmas carols.

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The Best and Worst of Christmas Carols

In this week's episode Greg, Emily, and Rachel discuss the birth of Christ. The women give their insight on the true, historical significance of a real, human pregnancy, the meaning of espousal, their accommodations in Bethlehem, and the shepherds who came to visit. 

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Birth of the Savior

Join Greg, Emily, and Rachel this week as they discuss what we know of the life of Christ before His baptism. 

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The Early Life of Christ

Greg, Emily, and Rachel discuss the life and ministry of John the Baptist - cousin of Jesus, lived in the wilderness, martyred by Herod, and much more.

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The Life of John the Baptizer

Greg, Emily, and Rachel discuss the Gospels and the way they are similar, different, and yet in harmony in their telling of the story of Jesus' life.

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The Harmony of the Gospels

Greg, Emily, and Rachel continue their discussion of the Gospels with the first year of Jesus' ministry.

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The Early Days of Christ's Ministry

Greg, Emily, and Rachel continue to discuss Christ's ministry up until the beginning of Passion Week and the miracles He performed in this time.

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Christ's Ministry Continued

Greg, Emily, and Rachel discuss the expansion of the Roman Empire and remind us of several things we should not forget, including "Hannibal took elephants over the Alps" and "Carthage must be destroyed."

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Alps and Americas: Rome and Their Enemies

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