Spreading God's word from Wheaton to the World http://www.firstpreswheaton.org en-us Copyright 2007 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:00:00 -0600 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss derrickrohl@sbcglobal.net First Pres Web Team The First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton's video podcast is our way of spreading God's word from Wheaton to the World First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton realizes that it is impossible to reach people around the world through the Sunday Morning Education Hour, and therefore offers a video podcast to reach more of God's people. This podcast is also a service to those who wish to learn from the Education Hour, but cannot be in attendance. For more information about First Pres, just click the website button at the top of this page, and you will be directed to the the church website. Please note that sermons are available through a separate podcast. Derrick Rohl derrickrohl@sbcglobal.net No http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/podcasts/createvolupart1.mp4 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/podcasts/createvolupart1.mp4 Session 1: A Tale of two Kingdoms. Podcasts Sun, 22 Apr 2007 19:24:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas begins his six part class on the coexistence of faith and science. History boasts some tremendous conflict between the kingdoms of faith and science. Most of us are familiar with the legends of Galileo, who insisted that the earth wasn't the center of the universe; of Christopher Columbus, who insisted that the earth wasn't flat; and of John Scopes, who insisted that the theory of evolution was the proper instruction of the origin of life. In each of these cases, legend has superseded reality. When we strip away the stuff of legend, we discover the real controversies. Could it be that these debates were at a much different level and that in each case both science and religion had valid and true arguments? In this opening session we will take a look at these classic conflicts and discover a new possibility of faith and science peacefully co-existing. DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/podcasts/createvolupart2.mp4 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/podcasts/createvolupart2.mp4 Session 2: The Case for a Creator. Podcasts Sun, 29 Apr 2007 19:24:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas teaches week two of his six part class on the coexistence of faith and science. Many of us maintain an embryonic concept of the theories of evolution, both the evolution of life classically represented in Darwinism, as well as the evolution of the universe represented in our classic astronomical theories. But in recent years new discoveries have caused each of these theories to undergo significant change. Darwin has been challenged by modern paleontologists, and the origin of the universe has been challenged by modern "Big Bang" astronomers. Many of these scientists have come to a new realization that given the most current understandings, the case is much stronger for an actual Creator. Is science discovering God? In this session we will uncover some of the evidence that is building a new case for a Creator. DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/podcasts/createvolupart3.mp4 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/podcasts/createvolupart3.mp4 Session 3: The Blind Watchmaker. Podcasts Sun, 06 May 2007 19:24:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas teaches the third week of his six part class on the coexistence of faith and science. Although many scientists believe that the newest discoveries of the origins of the universe and of life on our planet point to an intelligent design of a purposeful Creator, there are still scientists who believe that all of this could emerge without any designer and without any purpose. A chief proponent of this view is Richard Dawkins, who took on a classical illustration of creation in his book, The Blind Watchmaker. In this session, we will discover this view and see how some scientists insist that in spite of all that we have learned so far, life has no real purpose and no real designer. Can you really design a watch blindfolded? In this session we'll see how. DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/podcasts/createvolupart4.mp4 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/podcasts/createvolupart4.mp4 Session 4: Busy as a Bee Podcasts Sun, 13 May 2007 19:24:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas teaches week four of his six part class on the coexistence of faith and science. In this session Dr. Paul J. Kirbas will combine thoughts and viewpoints from two important sessions. We will discuss altruism, the human characteristic that threatens the "Blind Watchmaker" approach to evolution. Altruism is the basis of most religions and becomes a head-on collision with some of the most basic points of evolution theory. This session will also cover the basic questions: Can't we all just get along? Can't faith and evolution peacefully coexist? In summary fashion we will recount the ways in which a peaceful coexistence seems possible, and we will recount the serious challenges that remain in the way. Most of all, we will seek the ways in which our faith can be enlightened by science and how our science can be informed by our faith. DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/podcasts/createvolupart5.mp4 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/podcasts/createvolupart5.mp4 Session 5: The World on a String Podcasts Sun, 03 Jun 2007 19:24:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas teaches session five of his six part class on the coexistence of faith and science. Where is the brave new world of astronomy and physics taking us? What might be the future of evolution for the human species? In this session we will enter the strange world of string theory, quantum physics and parallel universes. It is in the context of these emerging ideas that the church of the 21st century must be able and willing to engage. Is there room in our theology for a radically new cosmology? In this session we will ask the questions that our forefathers never asked. DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/podcasts/createvolupart6.mp4 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/podcasts/createvolupart6.mp4 Session 6: Can't We All Just Get Along? Podcasts Sun, 17 Jun 2007 19:24:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas finishes his six part class on the coexistence of faith and science. In this final session of our series we will return to our basic questions. In summary fashion we will recount the serious challenges that remain in the way of a religion-science truce. Most of all we will seek the ways in which our faith can be enlightened by science and how sciencecan be informed by faith. Can these two kingdoms rest side by side? DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/DangerousTrends1.mp3 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/DangerousTrends1.mp3 Session 1: Christianity's Changing Face Podcasts Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas begins his four part class on the Dangerous Religious Trends of our Time. As we begin a four-week look at the most dangerous religious trends of our time, we will begin by looking at the global transitions taking shape in the Christian landscape. Utilizing author Philip Jenkins' book The Next Christendom, we will trace the rising tide of southern hemisphere Christianity and observe the impact it is likely to have upon the world. DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/DangerousTrends2.mp3 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/DangerousTrends2.mp3 Session 2: Countries With Changing Religious Flags Podcasts Sun, 01 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas continues his four part class on the Dangerous Religious Trends of our Time. Based on current and projected trends, it seems very likely that within the next 100 years certain countries will undergo major changes in their religious identity. How would the world be different if France were a fundamentalist Islamic state? What if radical Islam and fundamentalist Christianity lived side by side in Africa? In this session we will look at the evidence that is leading some to think that these scenarios are very possible. With the evidence in hand we will consider the dangers that such a shifting world map will present. DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/DangerousTrends3.mp3 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/DangerousTrends3.mp3 Session 3: Apocalyptic Showdown Podcasts Sun, 08 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas teaches the third session his four part class on the Dangerous Religious Trends of our Time. With a wave of fundamentalism sweeping over the major monotheistic religions, more attention is being given to the particular visions of how the world will end as viewed by the fundamentalists of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Taking prophesy into their own hands, some religious zealots are trying to pave the way for God to act. The results are sometimes humorous, sometimes scary, and sometimes downright bizarre. This session will build the case for seeing the inherent dangers that are present in the apocalyptic visions of the major monotheistic faiths, including our own! DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/DangerousTrends4.mp3 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/DangerousTrends4.mp3 Session 4: Stepping Back from the Brink Podcasts Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas completes his four part class on the Dangerous Religious Trends of our Time. In this final session we will discuss the practical things we can do to reduce the dangers and work toward a more peaceful and secure world for our children and grandchildren. Even though the issues are global in nature, we can combat the trends one act at a time. DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/NavigatingPart1.mov http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/NavigatingPart1.mov Session 1: The Ethical Issues of Plant and Animal Biotechnology Podcasts Sun, 2 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents the first part of this class, which is based on his book on biotech ethics, "Navigating Through a Stipulated Freedom." After re-establishing the basic premise of the book as presented in a special class in October 2007, Pastor Paul Kirbas addresses the ethical issues of plant biotechnology. 45:12 DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/NavigatingPart2.mov http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/NavigatingPart2.mov Session 2: The Ethical Issues of Bioengineering of Animals Podcasts Sun, 9 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents the second part of this class, which is based on his book on biotech ethics, "Navigating Through a Stipulated Freedom." Pastor Paul Kirbas addresses the controversial issues of bioengineering of animals. 48:24 DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/NavigatingPart3.mov http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/NavigatingPart3.mov Session 3: The Ethical Issues of Prenatal Engineering Podcasts Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents the third part of this class, which is based on his book on biotech ethics, "Navigating Through a Stipulated Freedom." Pastor Paul Kirbas addresses the controversial issues of prenatal engineering. 59:46 DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/NavigatingPart4.mov http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/NavigatingPart4.mov Session 4: The Ethical Issues of Stem Cell Research Podcasts Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents the fourth part of this class, which is based on his book on biotech ethics, "Navigating Through a Stipulated Freedom." Pastor Paul Kirbas addresses the ethical issues of stem cell research. 51:04 DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/StateOfTheChurch2008.mov http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/StateOfTheChurch2008.mov Pastor Paul J. Kirbas gives his annual State Of The Church report for 2008 Podcasts Sun, 27 January 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas gives his annual State Of The Church report for 2008. Pastor Paul J. Kirbas gives his annual State Of The Church report for 2008. 13:52 DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/NavigatingPart6.mov http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/NavigatingPart6.mov Session 6: Bionics: The Question of Therapy versus Enhancement Podcasts Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents the sixth part of this class, which is based on his book on biotech ethics, "Navigating Through a Stipulated Freedom." Pastor Paul Kirbas addresses the ethical issues of human bionics. 47:59 DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/NavigatingPart7.mov http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/NavigatingPart7.mov Session 7: Artificial Intelligence: The Ethics of Creating New Life Podcasts Sun, 2 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents the seventh part of this class, which is based on his book on biotech ethics, "Navigating Through a Stipulated Freedom." Pastor Paul Kirbas addresses the ethical issues of artificial intelligence. 49:07 DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/NavigatingPart8.mov http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/NavigatingPart8.mov Session 8: Cybernetic Immortality: Afterlife Beyond God? Podcasts Sun, 9 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents the eighth part of this class, which is based on his book on biotech ethics, "Navigating Through a Stipulated Freedom." Pastor Paul Kirbas addresses the ethical issues of cybernetic immortality. 58:39 DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/NavigatingPart9.mov http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/NavigatingPart9.mov Session 9: Conclusion: Becoming Prometheus in our Biotechnological World Podcasts Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents the ninth part of this class, which is based on his book on biotech ethics, "Navigating Through a Stipulated Freedom." In conclusion, Pastor Paul addresses becoming Prometheus in our biotechnological world. 43:41 DerrickRohl, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/ChristianResponse/Class1/Class1.mp3 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/ChristianResponse/Class1/Class1.mp3 A Christian Response to the Climate Crisis Part 1 Podcasts Sun, 1 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents Part 1 of the class, "A Christian Response to the Climate Crisis." Pastor Paul discusses a Christian response to the climate crisis. 42:04 SusanMiller, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/ChristianResponse/Class2/Class2.mp3 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/ChristianResponse/Class2/Class2.mp3 A Christian Response to the Climate Crisis Part 2 Podcasts Sun, 8 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents Part 2 of the class, "A Christian Response to the Climate Crisis." Pastor Paul discusses a Christian response to the climate crisis. 47:25 SusanMiller, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/ChristianResponse/Class4/Class4.mp3 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/ChristianResponse/Class4/Class4.mp3 A Christian Response to the Climate Crisis Part 4 Podcasts Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents Part 4 of the class, "A Christian Response to the Climate Crisis." Pastor Paul discusses a Christian response to the climate crisis. 49:40 SusanMiller, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/ChristianResponse/Class5/Class5.mp3 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/ChristianResponse/Class5/Class5.mp3 A Christian Response to the Climate Crisis Part 5 Podcasts Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents Part 5 of the class, "A Christian Response to the Climate Crisis." Pastor Paul discusses a Christian response to the climate crisis. 41:53 SusanMiller, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Sanctification/Sanctification1.mp3 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Sanctification/Sanctification1.mp3 Sanctification Part 1 Podcasts Sun, 6 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Elizabeth G. Walker No Pastor Elizabeth G. Walker presents Part 1 of the class, "Sanctification." Pastor Liz explores the process of sanctification. 38:49 SusanMiller, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Sanctification/Sanctification2.mp3 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Sanctification/Sanctification2.mp3 Sanctification Part 2 Podcasts Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Elizabeth G. Walker No Pastor Elizabeth G. Walker presents Part 2 of the class, "Sanctification." Pastor Liz explores the process of sanctification. 43:00 SusanMiller, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Sanctification/Sanctification3.mp3 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Sanctification/Sanctification3.mp3 Sanctification Part 3 Podcasts Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Elizabeth G. Walker No Pastor Elizabeth G. Walker presents Part 3 of the class, "Sanctification." Pastor Liz explores the process of sanctification. 47:18 SusanMiller, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Islam/Islam2.mp3 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Islam/Islam2.mp3 Session 2 of Islam: Should We Fear It? Podcasts Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents Session 2, with a review of Session 1, of his four-part class "Islam: Should We Fear It?" Dr. Paul Kirbas presented four sessions of the class "Islam: Should We Fear It?" on Wednesday evenings in September 2008. Although the first session is not available, it was reviewed during the beginning of the second session. This class addressed some of the most often-asked questions about Islam and the Christian relationship to it. At times humorous and other times highly serious, at times optimistic and at other times worrisome, this class took a respectful yet honest look at where Christian-Islamic relationships have been and where they seem to be going. This is Session 2. 1:04:32 Susan Miller, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Islam/Islam3.mp3 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Islam/Islam3.mp3 Session 3 of Islam: Should We Fear It? Podcasts Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents Session 3 of his four-part class "Islam: Should We Fear It?" Dr. Paul Kirbas presented four sessions of the class "Islam: Should We Fear It?" on Wednesday evenings in September 2008. This is Session 3. 57:29 Susan Miller, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Islam/Islam4.mp3 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Islam/Islam4.mp3 Session 3 of Islam: Should We Fear It? Podcasts Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents Session 4 of his four-part class "Islam: Should We Fear It?" Dr. Paul Kirbas presented four sessions of the class "Islam: Should We Fear It?" on Wednesday evenings in September 2008. This is Session 4. 48:01 Susan Miller, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Incarnation/Incarnation1.mov http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Incarnation/Incarnation1.mov Part 1: The Implications of the Incarnation: Four Early Views Podcasts Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents God Was In Christ Part 1: "The Implications of the Incarnation: Four Early Views." Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents the first part of this class, describing four groups of early Christians and their beliefs about the Incarnation. 45:19 Susan Miller, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Incarnation/Incarnation2.mov http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Incarnation/Incarnation2.mov Part 2: The Implications of the Incarnation: Four Early Views Continued and Holy Communion Beliefs Podcasts Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents God Was In Christ Part 2: "The Implications of the Incarnation: Four Early Views Continued and Holy Communion Beliefs." Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents the second part of this class, continuing description of four groups of early Christians and their beliefs about the Incarnation and then moving on to various beliefs about Holy Communion. 53:57 Susan Miller, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Incarnation/Incarnation3.mov http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/Incarnation/Incarnation3.mov Part 3: The Implications of the Incarnation: Implications For Our World Today Podcasts Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents God Was In Christ Part 3: "Implications For Our World Today." Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents the third part of this class, briefly reviewing early beliefs about the Incarnation and Holy Communion and then discussing several implications of the Incarnation for our world today. 42:57 Susan Miller, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/ThePassion/Class1/Passion1.mp4 http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/mp3classes/ThePassion/Class1/Passion1.mp4 Class 1: Preparing For Lent, Understanding The Passion Podcasts Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0600 Paul J. Kirbas No Pastor Paul J. Kirbas presents Class 1 of Preparing For Lent, Understanding The Passion." Pastor Paul J. Kirbas describes and compares four interpretations of Christ's crucifixion found in the Bible and then presents several of today's views. 56:23 Susan Miller, Wheaton, FPCW, Pres