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Hammer and Fire Podcast

Hammer and Fire Podcast

By: Dwell Community Church
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"Is not my word like fire,” declares the Lord, "and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?" (Jeremiah 23:29 - NIV) Pat Reeder, host and Director of Equipping at Dwell Community Church, works through entire books of the Bible with Silas Young. The goal is to enrich listeners’ understanding of God so that they can effectively and faithfully serve him. We believe God's word is not just for sterile learning. The Bible has the striking force of a hammer to challenge our thoughts and the consuming power of fire to change lives. Pat Reeder has a PhD in Philosophy and an MS in mathematics. He writes book reviews at criticalreeder.com. Silas Young is on the Equipping staff at Dwell and has a BA in Classics.2026 Christianity Spirituality
Episodes
  • John: Episode 13 (17:1-26)

    John: Episode 13 (17:1-26)
    Jul 1 2026
    Pat and Silas examine Jesus' extended prayer in his final hours.Episode Introduction (00:33)Glory to and from the Father (02:27)Interceding for the Disciples (06:41)Unity for All Disciples (16:21)The Hammer (18:28)The Fire (23:23)\\Bibliography\\1. Aalen, Sverre. (1986) “Glory,” in The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, edited by Colin Brown. Zondervan.\\2. Carson, D.A. (1991) Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel According to John. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.\\3. Chan, Sam. (2018) Evangelism in a Skeptical World: How to Make the Unbelievable News about Jesus More Believable. Zondervan Academic.\\4. Ferguson, Sinclair B. (2021) Lessons from the Upper Room: The Heart of the Savior. Ligonier Ministries.\\5. Katanacho, Yohanna. (2020) Reading the Gospel of John Through Palestinian Eyes. Langham Preaching Resources.\\6. Keener, Craig. (2003) The Gospel of John: A Commentary, 2 Vols. Baker Academic.\\7. Keller, Tim. (2022) Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? Viking.\\8. Köstenberger, Andreas J. (2004) Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: John. Baker Academic.\\9. Kruse, Colin G. (2011) TNTC 4: John. IVP Academic.\\10. Michaels, J. Ramsey. (2010) NICNT: Gospel of John. Eerdmans.\\11. Mounce, Robert H. (2007) EBC Revised Edition 10: John, edited by Tremper Longman III and David E. Garland. Zondervan.\\12. Ortlund, Gavin. (2020) Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage. Crossway.\\13. Renn, Aaron M. (2024) Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture. Zondervan.\\14. Sande, Ken. (2004) The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict | Marriage Help for Couples. Baker Books.\\15. Tenney, Merrill C. (1981) EBC 9: John, edited by Frank Gaebelein. Zondervan.\\The show opening and conclusion contains "Vers la source dans le Bois," by Marcel Tournier. Harp performed by Nathan Hay, Mixed and Engineered by Ryan Hall and Thomas Sladek. Speaker: Pat Reeder
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    50 mins
  • John: Episode 12 (13:31-16:33)

    John: Episode 12 (13:31-16:33)
    Jun 24 2026
    Pat and Silas discuss the core of Jesus' words on his last night, known as the Upper Room Discourse.Episode Introduction (00:33)Abandonment (01:34)Access to the Father (05:26)The Holy Spirit (10:16)The World and Persecution (16:46)The Center: Abide (19:05)The Hammer (24:13)The Fire (28:59)\\Bibliography\\1. Braumann, Georg. (1986) “Advocate,” in The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, edited by Colin Brown. Zondervan.\\2. Brouwer, Wayne. (2000) The Literary Development of John 13-17: A Chiastic Reading. Society of Biblical Literature.\\3. Carson, D.A. (1991) Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel According to John. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.\\4. Ferguson, Sinclair B. (2021) Lessons from the Upper Room: The Heart of the Savior. Ligonier Ministries.\\5. Hamilton, James M. Jr. (2025) In the Beginning Was the Word: Finding Meaning in the Literary Structure of the Gospel of John. Baker Books.\\6. Keener, Craig. (2003) The Gospel of John: A Commentary, 2 Vols. Baker Academic.\\7. Köstenberger, Andreas J. (2004) Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: John. Baker Academic.\\8. Köstenberger, Andreas J. and Scott R. Swain. (2008) Father, Son and Spirit: the Trinity and John’s Gospel. Inter-Varsity Press.\\9. Kruse, Colin G. (2011) TNTC 4: John. IVP Academic.\\10. Michaels, J. Ramsey. (2010) NICNT: Gospel of John. Eerdmans.\\11. Mounce, Robert H. (2007) EBC Revised Edition 10: John, edited by Tremper Longman III and David E. Garland. Zondervan.\\12. Murray, Andrew. (1888) Abide in Christ: Thoughts on the Blessed Life of Fellowship with the Son of God. James Nisbet & Co. \\13. Tenney, Merrill C. (1981) EBC 9: John, edited by Frank Gaebelein. Zondervan.\\The show opening and conclusion contains "Vers la source dans le Bois," by Marcel Tournier. Harp performed by Nathan Hay, Mixed and Engineered by Ryan Hall and Thomas Sladek. Speaker: Pat Reeder
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • John: Episode 11 (12:12-13:38)

    John: Episode 11 (12:12-13:38)
    Jun 17 2026
    Pat and Silas discuss the irony of Jesus' last week. Jesus enters Jerusalem like a king, and eventually washes his disciples' feet like a slave.Episode Introduction (00:34)The Triumphal Entry (00:54)The Shadow of the Cross (04:43)Washing the Disciples' Feet (13:19)The Hammer (24:58)The Fire (29:26)\\Bibliography\\1. Carson, D.A. (1991) Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel According to John. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.\\2. Ferguson, Sinclair B. (2021) Lessons from the Upper Room: The Heart of the Savior. Ligonier Ministries.\\3. Keener, Craig. (2003) The Gospel of John: A Commentary, 2 Vols. Baker Academic.\\4. Köstenberger, Andreas J. (2004) Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: John. Baker Academic.\\5. Kruse, Colin G. (2011) TNTC 4: John. IVP Academic.\\6. Lewis, C.S. (1982) Mere Christianity. Harper Collins.\\7. McGrew, Lydia. (2016) Hidden in Plain View: Undesigned Coincidences in the Gospels and Acts. Deward Publishing Company.\\8. Michaels, J. Ramsey. (2010) NICNT: Gospel of John. Eerdmans.\\9. Mounce, Robert H. (2007) EBC Revised Edition 10: John, edited by Tremper Longman III and David E. Garland. Zondervan.\\10. Tenney, Merrill C. (1981) EBC 9: John, edited by Frank Gaebelein. Zondervan.\\The show opening and conclusion contains "Vers la source dans le Bois," by Marcel Tournier. Harp performed by Nathan Hay, Mixed and Engineered by Ryan Hall and Thomas Sladek. Speaker: Pat Reeder
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    52 mins
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