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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). 
 
This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman).
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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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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.

Greg Goswell on Paratexts and Biblical Theology

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. 
 
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Two Testaments to Tell (2 Tim 2)

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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Kavin Rowe on Biblical Pressure, Theological Hermeneutics, and NT Studies

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.

The Rhythm of Lament (Psalm 42)

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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Brandon D. Smith on the Trinity and Theological Interpretation

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.