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David's Last Words and the Lord's Messiah (2 Samuel 22–23)

David's Last Words and the Lord's Messiah (2 Samuel 22–23)
In this episode, I share a sermon I preached in chapel at Cedarville University on the conclusion to David's story in the book of Samuel. In particular, I explore the way that the poetry in 2 Samuel 22 and 23 hold the key to interpreting the entire narrative. 
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Matthew Martens on Criminal Justice & Christian Theology

In this episode, I talk with Matthew Martens about his recent book on criminal justice and biblical ethics. In our discussion Matt shares some of his vision for how Scripture and Christian theology can and should inform the way we think and speak about social concerns. He also argues that Love of God and love of our neighbors provides a framework for thinking about these wide-ranging issues. The book we discuss in this conversation is Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal (Crossway). 
 
Martens is a lawyer working in Washington, DC. You can find him on twitter. 
 
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Mitch Chase on Biblical Theology & Resurrection Hope

In this episode, I talk with my friend Dr. Mitch Chase about some of his recent work in biblical theology. Mitch is both a professor and a pastor, so he is well-equipped and well-positioned to examine the relationship between the academy and the church as well as the role of a pastor-theologian. We also discuss the way the biblical canon as a whole speaks to the theological themes of death and resurrection hope. The book we discuss in this conversation is Resurrection Hope and the Death of Death (Crossway, 2022).   
 
Chase is pastor at Kosmosdale Baptist Church and also associate professor of Biblical Studies at Southern Seminary. He also writes an excellent regular newsletter on Biblical Theology. 
 
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Jason Kees on Revelation & Local Church Ministry

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Jason Kees about some of his recent research on the NT canon and the book of Revelation. We also discuss the importance of our local contexts, the relationship between the academy and the church, the need for more pastor-theologians, and the joy of reading the Scriptures. The book we discuss in this conversation is At the End of All Things: Identifying the Ideal Reader of Revelation (Fontes, 2023). 
 
Kees is an Editor at Lifeway (Bibles & Reference). He also writes at JPKees.com and has several entries here. 
 
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Ben Gladd on Biblical Theology & the Gospel of Luke

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Ben Gladd about his work in biblical theology, NT studies, and the Gospel of Luke. In our conversation, we talk about the relevance of biblical theology to ministry, the use of the OT in the NT, and the literary beauty and theological depth of the Gospel narratives. His recent books along these lines are From the Manger to the Throne (Crossway), Handbook on the Gospels (Baker), and Dictionary of the NT use of the OT (Baker). 
 
Gladd is professor of NT at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS. 
 
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Christopher Seitz on the Canonical Approach & Biblical Hermeneutics

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Christopher Seitz about his work in hermeneutics, the history of interpretation, and canon studies. In our conversation, we talk about his development of a canonical approach over the course of his career and some of the interesting changes in the fields of Old and New Testament studies. We also discuss the work of Brevard Childs and some of the convergences the canonical approach has in scholarly and ecclesial settings. His recent books along these lines are The Elder Testament: Canon, Theology, Trinity (Baylor), Convergences: Canon and Catholicity (Baylor), and Essays on Prophecy and Canon: The Rise of a New Model of Interpretation (Mohr Siebeck). 
 
Seitz has served as research professor at numerous institutions such as Yale University, University of St Andrews, and most recently at Wycliffe College.  
 
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Peter Gurry on the Reliability of the NT Text

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Peter Gurry about some of his work on the text of the NT and the discipline of textual criticism. In our conversation, we talk about the task of learning Greek, the aims of textual criticism, the overall reliability of the NT text, and the recent publication of a new manuscript fragment of sayings of Jesus. His recent books that cover these topics are Scribes and Scriptures (Crossway) and Myths and Mistakes in NT Textual Criticism (IVP).
 
Gurry is an Associate Professor of New Testament at Phoenix Seminary. He is also the author of A Critical Examination of the Coherence-Based Genealogical Method in New Testament Textual Criticism (Brill). 
 
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J.R. Gilhooly on Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare

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). 
 
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Ben Laird on Creating the NT Canon & the Pauline Corpus

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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Tomas Bokedal on Christ and Canon Formation

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). 
 
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