Christus Victor and the Divine Council: Divine Council Worldview Podcast (EP024)

In this interview with Anthony Delgado on the Divine Council Podcast, the conversation with Mel and Rich explores how Mike Heiser’s work influenced the ministry and theological development at Palmdale Church and helped inspire the writing of The Gospel is Bigger Than You Think. The discussion explores how engagement with Divine Council theology transformed the church’s structure, worship practices, and liturgical rhythms, cultivating a model of ministry deeply rooted in biblical fidelity and vibrant Christian community. Key themes include the importance of recognizing Christ’s kingship in everyday obedience, the necessity of a lived testimony that reflects transformation, and a call to move beyond simplistic or transactional understandings of the gospel often found in American folk Christianity. Topics such as the role of allegiance in faith, the relationship between practice and transformation, and the need for intentional investment in discipleship are woven together, offering a vision of the Christian life shaped by the overwhelming magnitude of God's redeeming work and the invitation to participate fully in his kingdom.