Christ Over All

Christ Over All
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Jesus Christ reigns over all things, and this podcast exists to help people see the reality and ramifications of this truth. We post at least four times a month: Twice, we will read aloud a longform essay from our monthly theme. And twice, we will discuss each essay with its author and another Christian leader. Listen in to live in light of Christ’s Lordship.

  1. 1D AGO

    5.26 Donald Fairbairn, David Schrock, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • "Eastern Orthodoxy: How Did It Emerge In History"

    ABOUT THE EPISODE Join David Schrock and Stephen Wellum as they interview Dr. Donald Fairbairn on his COA Longform Essay, "Eastern Orthodoxy: How Did It Emerge In History". Sponsor This month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theological studies? At Grimké Seminary, you can get Christ-centered, theological training in the Reformed, Protestant tradition, without leaving your local church. They offer a range of pastoral studies for students of all backgrounds to serve your growth in ministry, from a Bachelor’s to a Doctor of Ministry. To apply, go to grimkeseminary.org and use the code “christoverall” to have your application fee waived. Timestamps 1:00 – Intro04:44 – How Dr. Fairbairn Got Interested in Eastern Orthodoxy07:33 – Was Dr. Fairbairn Ever Interested in Joining the Orthodox Church?09:08 – The Conversations Dr. Fairbairn Has Had with the Orthodox?11:12 – Where Has There Been Familiarity in Studying Eastern Orthodoxy?13:33 – An Introduction to Eastern Orthodoxy Through Western Eyes16:34 – The Four Stages of History of the Eastern Church20:32 – How Do the Eastern Orthodox See Themselves Connected to Church History?27:00 – How Does Tradition Function in Eastern Orthodoxy?30:32 – What Happens in the Fifth and Sixth Centuries?33:23 – Chalcedon, Nestorianism, and The Effects of Islam36:26 – Persecution and Movement During the Modern Era37:47 – The Footprint of the East in the West39:22 – Sponsor: Grimke Seminary40:22 – The Persian Split and Oriental Orthodox42:42 – Cyril’s Mea Fuscous44:33 – Recommendations for These Periods of Time47:27 – 1054 and the Division of the East and the West52:57 – How Did the Filioque Controversy Contribute to the Division?56:43 – Was There Unity with Protestants Against the Papacy?59:30 – ‘Orthodoxies’ Rather than a Universal Orthodox Church1:05:22 – What Actually Unites the Different Orthodox Churches?1:08:17 – Augustine in the Eastern Orthodox Tradition1:10:13 – Three Major Trajectories in the Early Church1:13:11 – Intrepreting the Fathers Through Origen1:16:05 – Encouragements to Men Considering Eastern Orthodoxy1:20:48 – Closing Thoughts1:21:33 – OutroResources to Click “Eastern Orthodoxy: How Did It Emerge in History?” – Donald FairbairnTheme of the Month: Go West, Young Men: Evaluating the Drift toward Eastern OrthodoxyGive to Support the WorkBooks to Read The Global Church–The First Eight Centuries: From Pentecost through the Rise of Islam – Donald FairbairnThe Story of Creed and Confessions: Tracing the Development of the Christian Faith – Donald Fairbairn and Ryan ReevesEastern Orthodoxy through Western Eyes – Donald FairbairnThe Eastern Christian Churches: A Brief Survey – Ronald Roberson

    1h 22m

  2. 3D AGO

    5.25 Tony Costa • Reading • “The Challenge of Eastern Orthodoxy: Comparing Evangelical and Eastern Orthodox Theology”

    ABOUT THE EPISODE Young Protestants are reportedly departing for Eastern Orthodoxy in droves. What are the major differences between Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelical Protestant Christianity? Sponsor This month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theological studies? At Grimké Seminary, you can get Christ-centered, theological training in the Reformed, Protestant tradition, without leaving your local church. They offer a range of pastoral studies for students of all backgrounds to serve your growth in ministry, from a Bachelor’s to a Doctor of Ministry. To apply, go to grimkeseminary.org and use the code “christoverall” to have your application fee waived. Resources to Click “The Challenges of Eastern Orthodoxy: Comparing Evangelical and Eastern Orthodox Theology” – Tony Costa“Frank Schaeffer, Former Evangelical Leader, is a Self-Declared Atheist Who Believes in God” – Huffington Post“’The Bible Answer Man’ Turns East: An Unlikely Conversion” – Erwin Lutzer“Young Men Leaving Traditional Churches for ‘Masculine’ Orthodox Christianity in Droves” – Rikki Schlott“Evangelical Pastors and the Challenge of Eastern Orthdoxy” – Scott Hurst and Christian Clement-Schlimm“Reality: Questions regarding the Authenticity of the Sigillion of 1583” – Joshua Schooping“The Sunday of Orthodoxy 2024”“Service of the Small Paraklesis”“Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple” – Orthodox Christianity“Debatable, Unnecessary, or Essential? The Virgin Birth and Mary as the Mother of God” – Michael Pereira“Confession of Dositheus”“What is Salvation?” – Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon“Divine Energies: Eastern Orthodoxy’s Strangest and Most Important Doctrine” – Knox BrownTheme of the Month: Go West, Young Men: Evaluating the Drift toward Eastern OrthodoxyGive to Support the WorkBooks to Read Dancing Alone: The Quest for Orthodox Faith in the Age of False Religion – Frank SchaefferThe Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity – Timothy WareThrough Western Eyes: Eastern Orthodoxy, A Reformed Perspective – Robert LethamThree Views on Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism – ed. James J. StamoolisDisillusioned: Why I Left the Eastern Orthodox Priesthood and Church – Joshua SchoopingEastern Orthodoxy: Through the Lens of Sola Scriptura – Samuel S. FaragThe Holy Standards: The Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms of the Eastern Orthodox Church – Joshua SchoopingThe Filioque: History of a Doctrinal Controversy – A. Edward SiecienskiVindicating the Filioque: The Church Fathers at the Council of Florence – Thomas Crean, O.P.The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History, Theology, and Worship – Robert LethamEarly Christian Creed and Hymns, What the Earliest Christians Believed in Word an Song: An Exegetical-Theological Study – Tony CostaThe Biblical Canon: Its Origin, Transmission, and Authority – Lee Martin MacDonaldThe Canon Debate – Lee Martin MacDonald and James A. SandersThe Biblical Canon Lists from Early Christianity: Texts and Analysis – Edmon Gallagher and John D. MeadeThe Old Testament in Eastern Orthodox Tradition – Eugen J. PentiucThe Acts of the Second Council of Nicaea (787) – Richard PriceIcons and Power: the Mother of God in Byzantium – Bissera V. PentchevaThe Orthodox Study Bible – eds. Joseph Allen and Michel NajimProtestant Patriarch: The Life of Cyril Lukaris (1572-1638) Patriarch of Constantinople – G.A. Hadjiantoniou

    58 min

  3. MAY 4

    5.24 Donald Fairbairn • Reading • "Eastern Orthodoxy: How Did It Emerge in History?"

    ABOUT THE EPISODE Discover where Eastern Orthodoxy came from and how it differs from other Christian traditions. Sponsor This month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theological studies? At Grimké Seminary, you can get Christ-centered, theological training in the Reformed, Protestant tradition, without leaving your local church. They offer a range of pastoral studies for students of all backgrounds to serve your growth in ministry, from a Bachelor’s to a Doctor of Ministry. To apply, go to grimkeseminary.org and use the code “christoverall” to have your application fee waived. Resources to Click “Eastern Orthodoxy: How Did It Emerge in History?” – Donald FairbairnTheme of the Month: Go West, Young Men: Evaluating the Drift toward Eastern OrthodoxyGive to Support the WorkBooks to Read The Global Church–The First Eight Centuries: From Pentecost through the Rise of Islam – Donald FairbairnThe Story of Creed and Confessions: Tracing the Development of the Christian Faith – Donald Fairbairn and Ryan ReevesEastern Orthodoxy through Western Eyes – Donald FairbairnThe Eastern Christian Churches: A Brief Survey – Ronald Roberson

    28 min

  4. APR 27

    5.23 David Schrock, Trent Hunter, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • “On the Third Day: Seeing Resurrection from Beginning to End”

    ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as Trent Hunter and Stephen Wellum interview David Schrock on his COA Longform essay, "On the Third Day: Seeing Resurrection from Beginning to End" Sponsor This month’s sponsor: Indianapolis Theological Seminary (indysem.org). For men interested in pastoral training, take a look at the Shepherd’s Fellowship. This church-embedded, pastorally-mentored, fully-funded MDiv is beginning Fall 2026.For more information, check out indysem.org/shepherdsfellowship. Timestamps 00:32 – Intro03:05 – Resurrection in the New Testament05:40 – Where Can We Start With the Pattern of Resurrection?08:16 – The List of the Third Day Patterns11:30 – Observing the Creation Patterns in the Days of Genesis14:35 – What Should We See in Day 2?19:12 – The Type of the Third Day Starts in Day 3 of Creation23:20 – Pauline Thought Linked to Creation26:26 – Creation Provides the Foundation for New Creation30:08 – John 2 & the Third Day35:04 – Textual Warrant and Allegory40:42- Closing Thoughts and OutroResources to Click “On the Third Day: Seeing Resurrection From Beginning to End” – David Schrock“From Slight Peg to Cornerstone to Capstone: The Resurrection of Christ on ‘the Third Day’ according to the Scriptures,” – Stephen Dempster“Raised on the Third Day according to the Scriptures”: Resurrection Typology in the Genesis Creation Narrative” – Nicolas P. Lunn“Creation & Covenant: Genesis 1-3” – Occoquan Bible Church“The First Day of the Lord (Genesis 3): Seven Reasons the Fall Occurred on the Seventh Day” – David SchrockTheme of the Month: Resurrection in the Old TestamentGive to Support the WorkBooks to Read Genesis 1–11, Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture – Andrew Louth and Marco ContiMatthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible, Vol. 1 – Matthew Henry“Typology,” in Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament – eds. G.K. Beal, D.A. Carson, Benjamin L. Gladd, and Andrew David NaselliLeviticus (NAC) – Mark F. Rooker

    42 min

  5. APR 20

    5.22 David Schrock • Reading • "On the Third Day: Seeing Resurrection from Beginning to End"

    ABOUT THE EPISODE The theme of resurrection is prominent in scripture from its very first pages until the end. See how it is present in the creation account of Genesis. Sponsor This month’s sponsor: Indianapolis Theological Seminary (indysem.org). For men interested in pastoral training, take a look at the Shepherd’s Fellowship. This church-embedded, pastorally-mentored, fully-funded MDiv is beginning Fall 2026.For more information, check out indysem.org/shepherdsfellowship.  Resources to Click “On the Third Day: Seeing Resurrection From Beginning to End” – David Schrock“From Slight Peg to Cornerstone to Capstone: The Resurrection of Christ on ‘the Third Day’ according to the Scriptures,” – Stephen Dempster“Raised on the Third Day according to the Scriptures”: Resurrection Typology in the Genesis Creation Narrative” – Nicolas P. Lunn“Creation & Covenant: Genesis 1-3” – Occoquan Bible Church“The First Day of the Lord (Genesis 3): Seven Reasons the Fall Occurred on the Seventh Day” – David SchrockTheme of the Month: Resurrection in the Old TestamentGive to Support the WorkBooks to Read Genesis 1–11, Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture – Andrew Louth and Marco ContiMatthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible, Vol. 1 – Matthew Henry“Typology,” in Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament – eds. G.K. Beal, D.A. Carson, Benjamin L. Gladd, and Andrew David NaselliLeviticus (NAC) – Mark F. Rooker

    52 min

  6. APR 14

    5.21 David Schrock, Trent Hunter, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • “The Seeds of Resurrection Hope in the Scriptures”

    ABOUT THE EPISODE Join David Schrock, Trent Hunter, and Stephen Wellum as they discuss Stephen Dempster's COA Longform Essay "The Seeds of Resurrection Hope in the Scriptures" Timestamps This month’s sponsor: Indianapolis Theological Seminary (indysem.org). For men interested in pastoral training, take a look at the Shepherd’s Fellowship. This church-embedded, pastorally-mentored, fully-funded MDiv is beginning Fall 2026.For more information, check out indysem.org/shepherdsfellowship. 00:49 – Intro04:22 – Dr. Dempster’s Bio05:43 – Canada’s Great Theologians, But Bad Leaders09:20 – Trent’s Relation to Stephen Dempster11:25 – Helpful Things about Dr. Dempster’s Article15:05 – How the Biblical Worldview Leads to Resurrection21:06 – Lack of Resurrection Themes Seen by OT Scholars24:21 – How Has OT Themes Helped Preaching on the Resurrection28:41 – What Views of Typology Do We Need to Have?32:36 – Indianapolis Theological Seminary Shepherds’ Fellowship33:53 – Determining Typological Examples37:35 – Moving From OT to NT in Preaching46:03 – Dr. Dempster’s Typological Connections55:20 – Resurrection is Not Just Therapeutic58:50 – Counsel for Preaching Texts that Don’t Easily Get to the Resurrection1:03:21 – OutroResources to Click “The Seeds of Resurrection Hope in the Scriptures” – Stephen Dempster“From slight peg to cornerstone to capstone: the resurrection of Christ on ‘the third day’ according to the Scriptures” – Stephen Dempster“As It Is Written: Old Testament Foundations For Jesus’ Expectation Of Resurrection” – Byron Wheaton“Isaac Typology in The New Testament” – Edwin Wood“Twice as Much of Your Spirit: Pattern, Parallel and Pronomasia in The Miracles of Elijah and Elisha” – Nachman Levine“’On the Third Day’: The Easter Traditions of the Primitive Church” – Gustav StählinTheme of the Month: Resurrection in the Old TestamentGive to Support the WorkBooks to Read Dominion and Dynasty – Stephen DempsterWaking from the Dust: Daniel 12:2 and Resurrection Hope in Biblical Theology – Mitchell Chase“Resurrection: Old Testament” in the Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary – David Noel Freedman, trans Terrence PrendergastA Theology of the Old Testament – John McKenzieTheologies In the Old Testament – Erhard GerstenbergerBible Delight: Heartbeat of the Word of God – Christopher AshResurrection and the Restoration of Israel: The Ultimate Victory of the God of Life – Jon LevensonThe Stories of Elijah and Elisha as Polemics against Baal Worship – Leila Leah Bronner“Resurrection: Early Judaism and Christianity,” in The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary – ed. David Noel FreemanI Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus – George Eldon LaddThe Resurrection of the Son of God – N.T. Wright“Time,” in The Temple: Sacred Poems – George Herbert

    1h 4m

  7. APR 6

    5.20 Stephen Dempster • Reading • "The Seeds of Resurrection Hope in the Scriptures"

    ABOUT THE EPISODE The resurrection of Christ on the third day is a key piece of the gospel message. Did the idea of a third day resurrection come from nowhere, or was this event foreshadowed by the Old Testament? This month’s sponsor: Indianapolis Theological Seminary (indysem.org).For men interested in pastoral training, take a look at the Shepherd’s Fellowship. This church-embedded, pastorally-mentored, fully-funded MDiv is beginning Fall 2026. For more information, check out indysem.org/shepherdsfellowship. Resources to Click “The Seeds of Resurrection Hope in the Scriptures” – Stephen Dempster“From slight peg to cornerstone to capstone: the resurrection of Christ on ‘the third day’ according to the Scriptures” – Stephen Dempster“As It Is Written: Old Testament Foundations For Jesus’ Expectation Of Resurrection” – Byron Wheaton“Isaac Typology in The New Testament” – Edwin Wood“Twice as Much of Your Spirit: Pattern, Parallel and Pronomasia in The Miracles of Elijah and Elisha” – Nachman Levine“’On the Third Day’: The Easter Traditions of the Primitive Church” – Gustav StählinTheme of the Month: Resurrection in the Old TestamentGive to Support the WorkBooks to Read Waking from the Dust: Daniel 12:2 and Resurrection Hope in Biblical Theology – Mitchell Chase“Resurrection: Old Testament” in the Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary – David Noel Freedman, trans Terrence PrendergastA Theology of the Old Testament – John McKenzieTheologies In the Old Testament – Erhard GerstenbergerBible Delight: Heartbeat of the Word of God – Christopher AshResurrection and the Restoration of Israel: The Ultimate Victory of the God of Life – Jon LevensonThe Stories of Elijah and Elisha as Polemics against Baal Worship – Leila Leah Bronner“Resurrection: Early Judaism and Christianity,” in The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary – ed. David Noel FreemanI Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus – George Eldon LaddThe Resurrection of the Son of God – N.T. Wright“Time,” in The Temple: Sacred Poems – George Herbert

    39 min

  8. MAR 30

    5.19 David Schrock, Trent Hunter, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • “Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System . . . "

    ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as Trent Hunter and Stephen Wellum interview David Schrock on his COA Longform Essay, "Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System, and Avoid an Impending Exodus of Vocal Conservatives" Timestamps 00:45 – Intro02:15 – Each COA Member’s SBC Biography08:08 – Why Is COA Doing this Month?12:50 – What 2 or 3 Articles From This Month are Recommended?15:22 – Recognizing Leaders Whose Humility Regains Trust20:50 – Applying Theology to the SBC Issues25:46 – Recruiting Trustees Who Will Hold Entities Accountable28:34 – The Baptist Courier Ad29:50 – Accountability for Trustees34:08 – Trustee Selection36:00 – Reorganizing the Convention to Magnify Trust44:14 – What Should SBC Messengers Be Looking For Between Now and Orlando?51:32 – Walking in a Spirit of Cooperation/OutroResources to Click “Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System, and Avoid an Impending Exodus of Vocal Conservatives” – David Schrock“Southern Baptists warm to alternate moniker ‘Great Commission Baptists’” – Adelle M. Banks“Under Reconstruction: How the Egalitarian Beachball Wrecks the Household of God” – Christ Over All“Creeds, Confessions, and Cooperation: The Basis of Our Unity” – Christ Over All“The Ethics & Religious Liberty Conundrum” – Christ Over All“More Money Than Men: The NAMB Church Planting Problem” – Michael Clary“Whoever Holds the Purse Holds the Strings: The Financial Plan that Could End the SBC” – Rhett Burns“What’s Trusty About SBC Trustees: Does Trustee Training Fix Ailing Entities or Institutionalize Passivity?” – Jon Whitehead“Why Baptists Must Recover the Order of Love” – Alex Kocman“One Sacred Effeminacy: The Cooperative Longhouse And the Great Feminization of the SBC” – Doug Ponder“14 Clint Pressley, David Schrock, and Stephen Wellum: ‘The SBC: A Presidential Perspective with Clint Pressley’” – Christ Over All“16 Josh Powell, David Schrock, and Stephen Wellum: ‘Getting to Know SBC Presidential Candidate Josh Powell’” – Christ Over All“17 Willy Rice, David Schrock, and Stephen Wellum: ‘Getting to Know SBC Presidential Candidate Willy Rice’” – Christ Over All“What Is the Cause of Our Divisions? Social Media and Other Strategies for Effecting Positive Change in the SBC” – David Schrock“The Attempt to Clarify Resolution 9” – Tom Ascol“Stewardship of Our SBC Land” – Mark Coppenger“‘Too Busy with Woke Stuff’: The All Too (In)Visible and Inconsequential ERLC” – Megan Basham“New Boss, Same as the Old Boss: Michels’ Iron Law of Oligarchy and the SBC” – Joshua AbbotoyBy What Standard? God’s World, God’s Rules – Founders MinistriesHow the SBC Got Played – Crosspolitic StudiosX post by Cuatro Nelson (@cuatronelson), “On Sunday, we officially voted to leave the Southern Baptist Convention…,” September 18, 2025“We Don’t Like Theology, Do We? Three Reflections from the 2021 Southern Baptist Convention” – David Schrock“The SBC Isn’t Drifting—It’s Being Steered: A Sober-Minded Response to Emotional Sabotage” – Michael Carlino“Greear Announces Most Diverse Ever Committee on Committees” – Brent Hobbs“The Great Commission Resurgence Debate” – Trevin WaxTheme of the Month: Can the Center Hold? The Southern Baptist Convention in the 21st CenturyGive to Support the WorkBooks to Read Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism’s Looming Catastrophe – Voddie Baucham Jr. Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda– Megan Basham The Fractured Republic: Renewing America’s Social Contract in an Age of Individualism – Yuval Levin

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Jesus Christ reigns over all things, and this podcast exists to help people see the reality and ramifications of this truth. We post at least four times a month: Twice, we will read aloud a longform essay from our monthly theme. And twice, we will discuss each essay with its author and another Christian leader. Listen in to live in light of Christ’s Lordship.

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    2022 - 2026
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