1554. Benjamin | What’s in the Name? with Dr. Mario Melendez
Rachel called him Ben-Oni. Jacob renamed him Benjamin. What do these two names reveal about his story?
In this episode of What’s in the Name?, Dr. Mario Melendez explores Benjamin’s name, from “son of sorrow” to “son of the right hand,” and reflects on the themes of trouble, favor, and blessing woven throughout his family’s story.
From Benjamin’s role in Joseph’s family reunion to the stories of the Benjamites—including Ehud, King Saul, Esther, and the Apostle Paul—Mario traces a question that reaches into our own lives: How can we become a blessing to the people around us?
Open your Bible and join us for a closer look at the meaning and significance of Benjamin.
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19 Oct 2026
1553. What If We’ve Been Thinking About Spiritual Gifts All Wrong? | Dr. Daniel J. Brendsel
What comes to mind when you hear “spiritual gifts”—a special ability, a ministry role, or a test that tells you where to serve? What if that picture is incomplete?
Pastor and author Dr. Daniel J. Brendsel joins Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb to explore how we think and talk about spiritual gifts—and what we might be missing.
Drawing on Ephesians 4 and stories from pastoral ministry, Dan asks a deeper question: do we simply have gifts to use, or are we ourselves gifts to the church?Together, they discuss:
• What spiritual gifts inventories can leave out
• Why receiving care can be a sign of spiritual maturity
• How the Holy Spirit works through weakness and dependence
• Why people remain gifts to the church when they can no longer actively serve
• How pastors can cultivate a community of giving and receiving
Whether you’re a pastor encouraging church participation or a Christian wondering where you fit, this conversation invites you to rethink spiritual gifts, service, and your place in the body of Christ.
📖 Read Dan’s essay, “Using and Being Spirit-Filled Gifts,” in CPT Journal, Volume 13.2: Essays on a Theology of the Spirit:https://glossahouse.com/products/center-for-pastor-theologians-journal-vol-13-2-essays-on-a-theology-of-the-spirit
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14 Oct 2026
1552. Why Do Some Students Learn Languages Faster? What Teachers Can Do (SLA Insights #98)
Why do some students pick up a language quickly while others struggle in the same classroom? In this episode of SLA Insights, Dr. Jennifer Noonan explores language learning aptitude and what it means for teaching ancient languages.
She looks at four areas researchers study: sensitivity to sounds, recognizing language patterns, working memory, and combinations of abilities used for particular tasks. She then shares ways instructors can help students build skills, use their strengths, and learn alongside classmates with different abilities.
A student’s starting point can affect how they learn, but it does not determine how far they can go.
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