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Darian Lockett on the Catholic Epistles and Canon Studies

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Darian Lockett about his recent book Letters for the Church: Reading James, 1–2 Peter, 1–3 John, and Jude as Canon (IVP, 2021). In our discussion, Darian discusses some of his approach to biblical studies and the significance of the canonical context for biblical interpretation. We also talk about some of the key theological and academic issues at stake in a canonical approach to the New Testament. 
 
Darian is Professor of New Testament at Biola University. 
 
Read his most recent book:Letters for the Church: Reading James, 1–2 Peter, 1–3 James, and Jude as Canon (IVP)
Read his previous books on the Catholic Epistles:
Letters from the Pillar Apostles: The Formation of the Catholic Epistles as a Canonical Collection (Pickwick)
An Introduction to the Catholic Epistles (T&T Clark)
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.

The Glory and Grace of God (Exod 34; Ps 99; Lk 9; 2 Cor 3)

Lingering on the Lectionary: The Glory and Grace of God 
Reflection on the readings for Feb 27 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year C, Transfiguration Sunday).
Biblical Texts: Exod 34.29–35; Ps 99; Lk 9.28–36; 2 Cor 3.12–18. 

Isaac Adams on Talking about Race & Gospel Hope

In this episode, I talk with pastor Isaac Adams about his recent book Talking about Race: Gospel Hope for Hard Conversations (Zondervan, 2022). In our discussion, Isaac shares his approach to having conversations about race, his insights about racial issues and pastoral ministry, and some of his process in writing and shaping his book.
 
Isaac is lead pastor of Iron City Church in Birmingham, AL. He also is the founder of the ministry "United? We Pray." 
 
Read his most recent book: Talking about Race: Gospel Hope for Hard Conversations (Zondervan, 2022)
 
Read his previous book on Christian maturity: Training: How Do I Grow as a Christian? (9Marks | Christian Focus)
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.

Madison Grace on Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Historical Theology

In this episode, I talk with my friend Dr. Madison Grace about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the history of missions in the SBC, and the value of historical theology for the life of the churches. In our discussion, Madison describes some of his scholarship on Bonhoeffer's corpus of writings and identifies several ways this kind of work can serve students and pastors.
 
Madison is Associate Professor of Theology and Baptist History and Director of the Oxford Study Program at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. He also serves at First Baptist Church, Mansfield, TX. 
 
Read some of his recent work in this area:
Make Disciples of All Nations: A History of Southern Baptist International Missions (Kregel, 2021)
"Salvation in the Medieval Era," in Historical Theology for the Church (B&H, 2021).  
"Early English Baptists' View of the Lord's Supper," SWJT 57.2 (Spring 2015): 159–79. 
"True Discipleship: Radical Voices from the Swiss Brethren to Dietrich Bonhoeffer to Today," SWJT 53.2 (Spring 2011): 135–53.
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.

Resurrection Hope for Wayward Hearts (Jer 17; Ps 1; Lk 6; 1 Cor 15)

Lingering on the Lectionary: Resurrection Hope for Wayward Hearts 
Reflection on the readings for Feb 13 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year C, Sixth Sunday after Epiphany).
Biblical Texts: Jer 17.5–10; Ps 1; Lk 6.17–26; 1 Cor 15.12–20.

Matt Millsap on Theological Engagement with Pop Culture & Video Games

Level up! In this episode, I talk with my friend Dr. Matt Millsap about engaging popular culture from a Christian perspective and also his scholarship on theological interaction with games studies and video games. In our discussion, Matt explains his overall approach to analyzing video games as meaningful cultural texts, and we also consider the ways that this type of medium and reflection might impact the life of the local churches. 
 
Matt is Associate Professor of Christian Studies and director of library services at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO. 
 
Read some of his recent work in this area:
"Infinite Domain: No Man's Sky and the Cultural Mandate," MJT 17.2 (2018): 42–57. 
"Pastor, Your Congregation Plays Video games (and that's ok)" For the Church (March 2019)
Baptist Press Interview on Dissertation Focus
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.

Adonis Vidu on the Divine Missions and Trinitarian Theology

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Adonis Vidu about his recent work on the divine missions and inseparable operations. We discuss the relationship between these two works, some of the central moves he makes in his treatment of these areas, and also the role of Trinitarian theology in the life of the believer and ministry among the churches. 
Vidu is Professor of Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and teaches courses on theological method, Trinitarian theology, and contemporary systematic theology.
His most recent book is on the Divine Missions: The Divine Missions: An Introduction 
His previous book is an extended treatment of Inseparable Operations: The Same God Who Works All Things: Inseparable Operations in Trinitarian Theology
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.

Providence, Praise, and a Love that Never Ends (Jer 1; Ps 71; 1 Cor 13)

Lingering on the Lectionary: Providence, Praise, and a Love that Never Ends
Reflection on the readings for Jan 30 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year C, Fourth Sunday after Epiphany).
Biblical Texts: Jer 1.4–10; Ps 71.1–6; 1 Cor 13.1–13. 

Billy Marsh on Martin Luther and Reformation Studies

In this episode, I talk with my colleague and Luther whizzbang William (Billy) Marsh about historical theology and his scholarship on the Reformation era, including the significance of Martin Luther. In our discussion, Billy explains some strategic insights into Luther's hermeneutical development and messianic theology. He also shares about his own theological process and a few of the key distinctives of biblical commentaries during the Reformation. 
 
Billy is Associate Professor of Theology and Director of the MDiv program at Cedarville University. His first book is on Luther as a biblical theologian:Martin Luther on Reading the Bible as Christian Scripture: The Messiah in Luther's Biblical Hermeneutic and TheologyHis work on Matthew in the IVP Reformation Commentary Series, co-edited w/ Jason K. Lee, is available now: Matthew (Reformation Commentary on Scripture: NT Vol 1)
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.

The Joyful Feast of Messiah’s Presence (Isa 62; Ps 36; John 2)

Lingering on the Lectionary: The Joyful Feast of Messiah's Presence
Reflection on the readings for Jan 16 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year C, Second Sunday after Epiphany).
Biblical Texts: Isaiah 62.1–5; Ps 36.5–10; John 2.1–11.