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Think of your favorite Christian author. Now imagine sitting in a classroom with them. You could learn the ins and outs of how they reached conclusions in their book. You could learn more about the topics you most care about, from the person you look up to! That’d be pretty neat \u2014 and it’s exactly what digital lectures provide. In this post, we’ll share the types of lectures that are available to you. Then, we’ll end with tips on building your own Bible courses… all from your own home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT IS AN AUDIO LECTURE?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, all lectures contain audio. Someone gives a lecture by speaking. But we emphasize “audio” because there isn’t any video attached. This isn’t a TED Talk. Instead, think of it like an exclusive podcast. Hours and hours of podcasting, in fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are three aspects that make these audio lectures unique.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Lectures are not audiobooks.<\/li>
  2. Lectures are recorded conversations, instead of pre-written speeches.<\/li>
  3. And lectures are academic, yet suitable for everyone.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Lectures Are Not Audiobook<\/strong>s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The lecture may be given by an author who also narrated an audiobook. She may even talk about the content of the audiobook. But, the lecture is not an audiobook. This information is often supplemental to books that are already published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lectures Are Recorded Conversations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Right now, on our store, it appears that most lectures are recorded live in the classroom or field. You can find a statement in the product description about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Our audio lectures are ever-growing, though. So, always make sure to check the description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lectures are Academic, Yet Suitable for Everyone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    We don’t mean that every <\/em>lecture is suitable for everyone<\/em>. Instead, we mean that there are so many lectures<\/strong> out there, you’re sure to find one that fits your needs. Think of it this way: you start with an exploratory class, then move onto Intro to the New Testament, and finally work up to Systematic Theology II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    DIFFERENT TYPES OF AUDIO LECTURES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Now that we’ve covered what audio lectures are, let’s look at a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Have you heard of Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus<\/a> by Nabeel Qureshi<\/a>? It flew off shelves (both literal and digital shelves) in 2014 when it released. Now it has sold over 400,000 copies and holds a New York Times Bestseller title. If you haven’t heard of it, just know that a lot of people love this book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What you may not know is that there are lectures<\/a> expanding on the content of this popular book. Qureshi takes listeners deeper into apologetics and evangelism among Muslims with this complete audio lecture course. In eight sessions of about 30 minutes each he explores Muslim culture, the most common Muslim objections to Christianity, and the core doctrines on which Islam stands or falls.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    This isn’t the Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus book<\/a> or audiobook<\/a>. Though, we also have those in our store. Instead, this takes your learning with Qureshi even further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Color of Compromise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    The Color of Compromise is another popular book<\/a>, turned audiobook<\/a>, turned audio lecture<\/a>. Jemar Timsby provides an acclaimed, timely narrative of how people of faith have historically\u2014up to the present day\u2014worked against racial justice. The book is not<\/em> a call to shame or a platform to blame white evangelical Christians. It is<\/em> a call from a place of love and desire to fight for a more racially unified church that no longer compromises what the Bible teaches about human dignity and equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For those who love this book and learned poignant lessons from it, Timbsy also released audio lectures. They “provide an in-depth diagnosis for a racially divided American church and suggest ways to foster a more equitable and inclusive environment among God’s people.” In this lecture, you’ll hear Timbsy speak live, and from the heart, about the topic he poured so much of his life into. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    AUDIO LECTURE AND TEXT BUNDLES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    What if you could get the book, audio lecture, and any other related content all for one low price? Zondervan Academic created audio and text bundles just for this reason. Now, you can get your textbook and enter the lecture hall, all inside the Olive Tree Bible App.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let’s look at some examples to get the full picture of this bundled experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Philippians: Story of God Bible Commentary + Lectures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    In this special Olive Tree collection you can read and<\/em> listen. First, read the Philippians Story of God Bible Commentary<\/a><\/em> volume. Then, listen to author and world-class biblical scholar Lynn Cohick’s lectures on Philippians 1-2<\/a><\/em> and Philippians 3-4<\/a><\/em>. She’ll give you supplemental information from the commentary and help you apply what you learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thanks to Zondervan, we’re able to offer these bundles at a discount. It’s definitely cheaper to buy these items together<\/a> instead of separately.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    The Ultimate Bundle: The New Testament in Its World Text & Audio Lecture Collection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    The New Testament in Its Word<\/em><\/strong><\/a> is a book by N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird. It offers an introduction to the history, literature, and theology of the first Christians. You’ll learn to answer questions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n