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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. 
 
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.

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.

Fear and Draw Near the Son (Hebrews 4–5)

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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Taylor Turkington on Habakkuk & Trembling Faith

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).
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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.

Peter Link on Reading and Teaching OT Narratives

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Peter Link about some of his work in the narratives of the Old Testament. We also speak about the joys and challenges of reading biblical texts in academic and church settings. In our conversation, we discuss his new book Bible 101: A Crash Course in Scripture (Adams Media).  
 
Link is associate professor of Christian Studies at Charleston Southern University. His dissertation under John Sailhamer was on the meaning and purpose of Deuteronomy 29–30.
 
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.

Matt Bennett on Missions, Contextualization, and Evangelicalism

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Matthew A. Bennett about missions, contextualization, and the pressing social issues that affect American evangelicalism. In our conversation, we discuss his new book Hope for American Evangelicals: A Missionary Perspective on Restoring Our Broken House (B&H). Matt has years of experience in the mission field and is a well-respected missiologist.   
 
Bennett is associate professor of Missions and Theology at Cedarville University, the author of The Quran and the Christian, and several other works in the fields of theology, biblical studies, and missiology. 
 
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.

Stephen Dempster on Biblical Theology, Canon Studies, and Genesis

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Stephen Dempster about biblical theology, canon studies, and the literary artistry of the book of Genesis. We discuss his book Dominion and Dynasty (IVP, 2003) as well as some of his forthcoming works in biblical theology. In our discussion, Dr. Dempster also discusses some of the literary strategy of biblical texts like Genesis 38 and the theological significance of OT genealogies. 
 
Dempster is professor emeritus of religious studies at Crandall university, the author of Dominion and Dynasty, several OT commentaries, and a host of essays and articles on canon studies and biblical theology. 
 
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.