The Eikon Podcast
Please consider supporting this podcast by going to: https://www.patreon.com/eikonpodcastJoin Michael Burns (biblical teacher, author, and speaker), Jason Alexander (pastor, speaker), and Gianna Hearn (journalist, host of "The Weekly G" video news magazine of the NBA G-League) for a fun, lively, and relevant examination of biblical texts, emphasizing their historical and cultural context with an eye on applying those principles into the mess of modern life. To submit questions, or suggestions, or give feedback contact us at eikonpodcast@gmail.com. If you're a new listener. Welcome and thank you. We recommend that you start listening to season 4, episode 93. After you're caught up to the present, we suggest that you then go back and explore the first 3 seasons when the podcast was still called "All Things to All People with Michael Burns."
Episodes
213 episodes
S6E196: The End of the Year Episode
The Eikon Team explores themes of personal growth, spirituality, and the importance of community, as they share their favorite resources and moments of the year. Michael reveals his five favorite reads of 2024 and recommends several helpful onl...
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Season 6
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Episode 196
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50:04
S6E195: New Creation 23: Die Heretic
In this end-of-season-six episode, Michael, Gianna, and Jason discuss the concept of new creation and the importance of keeping Christ at the center of our lives. They explore how different passions within the church can sometimes lead to divis...
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Season 6
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Episode 195
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1:02:13
S6E194: The Responsibility of the Misfit
Special Episode: We are making the season finale of our special Patreon series, The Misfits, available this week for everyone to enjoy. This is the eleventh episode in the series so far. If you would like to hear the rest of the series, please ...
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Season 6
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Episode 194
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54:26
S6E193: New Creation 22: Should Baptism be a Parent’s Primary Goal?
Gianna, Jason, and Michael discuss the challenges and misconceptions of marriage and parenting within the context of new creation theology. They emphasize the importance of power-with rather than power-over in parenting and the need for vulnera...
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Season 6
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Episode 193
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54:09
S6E192: New Creation 21: Should We Worship All the Time?
In this episode, Michael, Gianna, and Jason discuss the danger of placing too much emphasis on specific spiritual practices and judging others based on their level of engagement in those practices. They also highlight the significance of work, ...
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Season 6
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Episode 192
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1:06:41
S6E191: New Creation 20: Race in the New Creation
The conversation explores the concept of race in the context of new creation. It discusses how race is a construct that emerged in the 15th century. The discussion highlights that race is not a biblical concept and that the Bible focuses more o...
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Season 6
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Episode 191
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1:03:50
S6E190: The Other Realm: Deliverance from Demon Possession
In this conversation, Michael Burns and Thabani Antony Mashava discuss deliverance ministries and their focus on freeing people from demonic oppression. What does this Bible have to say about the practice of exorcising demons? Is that something...
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Season 6
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Episode 190
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1:03:40
S6E189: New Creation 19: Olympic Outrage, Political Engagement, and the New Creation
Michael and Jason discuss the controversy surrounding the opening ceremony of the Olympics, the different reactions to the controversy, and the binary nature of the response. They explore the idea of loving others while also standing firm in on...
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Season 6
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Episode 189
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1:06:24
S6E188: New Creation 18: Your Job and The New Creation
Gianna, Michael, and Jason discuss the challenges of being image-bearers in different work environments and the temptation to prioritize career advancement over living out new creation values. They explore the idea that work is a form of worshi...
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Season 6
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Episode 188
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1:06:56
S6E187: New Creation 17: Justice and Identity
Michael, Jason, and Giana first address a misunderstanding about their views on justice and clarify that they advocate for justice using the tools of the kingdom of God. They then move on to discuss the concept of identity and its connection to...
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Season 6
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Episode 187
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1:07:53
S6E186: The Other Realm: Possession and Exorcism
Today’s conversation explores the correlation between trauma and belief in the spiritual realm, as well as the relevance of Christianity in traditional African contexts. The approach discussed is to listen, ask questions, and help individuals u...
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Season 6
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Episode 186
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53:27
S6E185: New Creation 16: The Need for Justice
Michael and special guest host Bill Barberg discuss the importance of justice and righteousness in the Bible, specifically the concepts of Mishpat and Tzedekah. They explore how these principles are rooted in God's character and how they should...
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Season 6
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Episode 185
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57:03
S6E184: New Creation 15: The Principles
In this conversation, Michael and Gianna discuss the ten principles of new creation. They explore topics such as sacrifice, community, collaboration with God, and striving for unity and justice.Takeaways- New creation is not a list ...
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Season 6
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Episode 184
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1:03:38
S6E183: New Creation 14: To Redeem or Preserve
Michael and Gianna discuss the importance of living out the principles of new creation in the context of community and society. They explore the idea that the church is called to be a new creation community that embodies love, hospitality, and ...
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Season 6
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Episode 183
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57:13
S6E182, Special Episode – The Misfits: Being Known in a Spiritual Community
This special Patreon episode is being released this week for everyone to access. For access to other episodes in the “The Misfits” series, go to www.patreon.com/eikonpodcast. This episode examin...
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Season 6
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Episode 182
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1:00:28
S6E181: New Creation 13: The New Creation Realm and the Next Generation
In this episode of the Eikon Podcast, Michael Burns is joined by his son Elijah Burns to discuss the concept of new creation. They explore the characteristics of new creation in Galatians, including the importance of image-bearing, the need for...
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Season 6
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Episode 181
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46:41
S6E180: New Creation 12: What is the Ministry of Reconciliation, Really?
Gianna and Michael discuss the concept of new creation and how it relates to the Christian life. They explore the idea that the struggles and hardships in life can lead to growth and transformation. They also discuss the importance of living a ...
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Season 6
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Episode 180
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1:02:33
S6E179: New Creation 11: When the Church Attempts to Impress
Michael and Jason dive into 2 Corinthians looking starting with the idea that new creation is not just about individual transformation, but also about the transformation of the church body as a whole. They explore the idea that true thriving is...
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Season 6
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Episode 179
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56:14
S6E178: The Other Realm w/ Thabani: Are Ghosts Real?
Are ghosts real? Thabani and Michael look at ghosts in both the popular and biblical contexts. They explore the Western perspective on ghosts and the fascination with ghost movies and stories, despite a low percentage of Americans who say they ...
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Season 6
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Episode 178
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1:01:13
S6E177: New Creation 10: Should We Eat at a Fancy Restaurant?
In this episode, Michael and Gianna discuss the topic of indulgence and whether it is acceptable for Christians to enjoy lavish things. The conversation explores the balance between enjoying life and being mindful of those who are less fortunat...
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Season 6
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Episode 177
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1:07:03
S6E176: New Creation 9: Why The Creation Was Not Perfect
The Eikon team explores the idea that creation was never a completed project, but rather had room for growth and development. Michael, Jason, and Gianna discuss the concept of new creation in the Bible, particularly in the writings of Paul and ...
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Season 6
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Episode 176
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1:02:49
S6E175: New Creation 8: John's Perspective
Michael and Gianna analyze the important role of the theme of new creation in John's Gospel.
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Season 6
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Episode 175
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1:04:46
S6E174: The Other Realm w/Thabani: Demons in Africa
Thabani and Michael discuss the African view of demons and spirits. They explore the belief in guardian spirits, avenging spirits, and goblins, the rituals and practices associated with them, and the African Christian view of spirits and demons...
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Season 6
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Episode 174
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53:25
S6E173: When My Church is Weak
In this episode, the hosts discuss the tension between individual humility and organizational pride in the church. They explore how the desire for excellence and efficiency can sometimes lead to a lack of corporate humility. They also address t...
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Season 6
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Episode 173
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1:00:43
S6E172: The Tension of Influence and Humility
The Eikon team explores the tension between influence and humility, particularly in the context of their fields of ministry and professional sports. The hosts discuss their personal experiences and struggles with seeking influence and maintaini...
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Season 6
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Episode 172
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1:09:07