
Lingering on the Lectionary Podcast
Where we reflect on the life of the churches, the local academy, and the rhythm of the church's liturgy. Thanks for listening!
Episodes

Friday Sep 22, 2023
J.R. Gilhooly on Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
In this episode, I talk with Dr. J.R. Gilhooly about some of his work on a theology of angels, demons, and spiritual warfare. In our conversation, we discuss his recent book 40 Questions on Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare (Kregel).
Gilhooly is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Cedarville University. He is also the author of The Devil's Own Luck: Lucifer, Luck, and Moral Responsibility (Lexington Books).
This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman).
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Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Ben Laird on Creating the NT Canon & the Pauline Corpus
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
In this episode, I talk with Ben Laird about some of his work on the formation and significance of the NT canon and the Pauline Corpus. In our conversation, we discuss his recent books Creating the Canon (IVP) and The Pauline Corpus in Early Christianity (Hendrickson).
Laird is an Associate Professor of biblical studies at Liberty University. He is also the co-editor with Stan Porter of Five Views of the New Testament Canon along with several other forthcoming works.
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Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tomas Bokedal on Christ and Canon Formation
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
In this episode, I talk with Tomas Bokedal about some of his work in canon formation, biblical hermeneutics, and the paratextual features of the Bible. In our conversation, we discuss his recent book Christ the Center: How the Rule of Faith, the Nomina Sacra, and Numerical Patterns Shape the Canon (Lexham).
Bokedal is Lecturer at School of Divinity, King's College at the University of Aberdeen. He is also the author of The Formation and Significance of the Christian Biblical Canon: A Study in Text, Ritual, and Interpretation (T&T Clark).
This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman).
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Clarifying Note: The views of special guests are their own & do not necessarily reflect my own or the organizations with which I am formally and informally affiliated.

Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Greg Goswell on Paratexts and Biblical Theology
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
In this episode, I talk with Greg Goswell about some of his work in hermeneutics, biblical theology, and the paratextual features of the Bible. In our conversation, we discuss his recent book Text and Paratext and Biblical Theology.
Dr. Goswell is Academic Dean and Lecturer in Hebrew & OT at Christ College in Sydney, Australia. He is also the author of many journal articles and books including a commentary on Ezra-Nehemiah and a biblical theology of the book of Ruth.
This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman).
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Clarifying Note: The views of special guests are their own & do not necessarily reflect my own or the organizations with which I am formally and informally affiliated.

Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Two Testaments to Tell (2 Tim 2)
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Two Testaments to Tell, a sermon on 2 Timothy 2:1–10.
In this episode, I share a sermon I preached at New Community Church, STL in January (2023). This was the last session of a weekend conference on canon formation.
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Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Kavin Rowe on Biblical Pressure, Theological Hermeneutics, and NT Studies
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
In this episode, I talk with Kavin Rowe about some of his work in Hermeneutics, NT studies, and the history of Early Christianity. In our conversation, we discuss his 2002 article on "Biblical Pressure and Trinitarian Hermeneutics," his 2022 article on the question of Truth and NT Studies, as well as his recent book, Christianity's Surprise: A Sure and Certain Hope.
Dr. Rowe is Vice Dean for Faculty and Distinguished Professor of NT at Duke Divinity School. He is also the author of many books and articles including World Upside Down: Reading Acts in the Graeco-Roman Age (Oxford) and Early Narrative Christology (de Gruyter).
This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman).
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Clarifying Note: The views of special guests are their own & do not necessarily reflect my own or the organizations with which I am formally and informally affiliated.

Tuesday May 30, 2023
The Rhythm of Lament (Psalm 42)
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
The Rhythm of Lament, a sermon on Psalm 42.
In this episode, I share a sermon I preached in chapel at Cedarville University on Psalm 42 and the role of lament in the Christian life.
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Friday May 19, 2023
Brandon D. Smith on the Trinity and Theological Interpretation
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
In this episode, I talk with Brandon Dean Smith about some of his work on the doctrine of the Trinity and the task of theological interpretation. In our conversation, we discuss his most recent books in this area: The Trinity in the Book of Revelation (IVP) and The Biblical Trinity (Lexham).
Brandon is Assistant Professor of Theology and New Testament at Cedarville University. His twitter handle is @brandon_d_smith, and his forthcoming books include The Trinity in the Canon (B&H).
This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman).
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Clarifying Note: The views of special guests are their own & do not necessarily reflect my own or the organizations with which I am formally and informally affiliated.

Wednesday May 10, 2023
Fear and Draw Near the Son (Hebrews 4–5)
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Fear and Draw Near the Son (Hebrews 4–5).
In this episode, I share a recent sermon I preached in chapel at Cedarville University on the end of Hebrews 4 and the beginning of Hebrews 5.
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Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Taylor Turkington on Habakkuk & Trembling Faith
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
In this episode, I talk with Taylor Turkington (MA, DMin) about some of her work on the meaning and application of the prophetic book of Habakkuk. In our conversation, we discuss her recently published book Trembling Faith: How a Distressed Prophet Helps Us Trust God in a Chaotic World (B&H).
Taylor is the director of the biblical and theological education ministry BibleEquipping, and her DMin dissertation at Western Seminary was a homiletical commentary on the book of Habakkuk.
This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman).
Thanks for listening!
Clarifying Note: The views of special guests are their own & do not necessarily reflect my own or the organizations with which I am formally and informally affiliated.