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Theology you can understand. With Christian academics and authors. Hosted by Will Bennink (Wheaton College '23, Harvard Divinity School '27).

  1. 3D AGO

    Why 27 Books in the New Testament? with Dr. Joel B. Green

    TheologyU hosts Christian academics and authors to talk about their work in a way that anyone can understand. Dr. Joel B. Green is senior professor of New Testament interpretation at fuller seminary. His PhD is from the university of Aberdeen in Scotland. He’s written or edited 55 books along with countless essays and reviews.  Today's conversation is based on his new book, Introducing the New Testament: Its Literature and Theology. Who wrote the New Testament? Is the Bible reliable? Where did the New Testament come from? Who decided on the New Testament books? What does the Bible teach?

    48 min

  2. MAR 23

    Proving Jesus is the Messiah: Dr. Mark Moore

    TheologyU hosts Christian academics and authors to talk about their professional work in a way that anyone can understand. Dr. Mark Moore is a teaching pastor at Christ’s Church of the Valley in Arizona. He previously spent 20 years as a New Testament professor at Ozark Christian College in Missouri, and in 2019 he wrote the enormously popular Core 52 15 minute daily guide for understanding the Bible. Now, he’s partnered with megachurch pastor Kyle Idleman to write his newest book: The Missing Messiah: The Jesus We Can No Longer Ignore   Today we talk about what a Messiah actually is and where the idea came from. Dr. Moore really leans into the revolutionary nature of Jesus’ identity, leaving this episode with a clear slogan: Jesus is Lord.  Is Jesus Messiah?Can we prove who Jesus is?Does Jesus fulfill Old Testament prophecy?What does Messiah mean?Who is Jesus?

    42 min

  3. MAR 10

    Christianity in Decline? with Dr. Mac Loftin

    TheologyU hosts Christian academics and authors to discuss their professional work in a way that anyone can understand. Dr. Mac Loftin (PhD, Harvard University) joins the show for the second time to discuss his recent book, “In the Twilight of the Christian West: A Theology of Mourning and Resistance.”Church attendance in the US continues to decline, and Mac wants to help Christians make sense of this unfortunate reality. His focus is on mourning, resilience, and living with change, rejecting the idea that Christians need to fight back to reclaim the way things were. Is the Christian West in decline?How should Christians respond to changes in America? How should Christians respond to immigration? Cultural change? Secularization?

    54 min

  4. FEB 23

    Cultivate: How God Grows the Fruit of the Spirit Within Us: Rev. Dr. Richard Kannwischer

    TheologyU hosts Christian academics and authors to discuss their professional work in a way that anyone can understand. Rev. Dr. Richard Kannwischer is the senior pastor of the largest Presbyterian church in the US, Peachtree Presbyterian in Atlanta, Georgia.He studied business before studying at Princeton theological seminary and earning his doctorate from Fuller Theological seminary. Dr. Kannwischer's first book "Cultivate: How God Grows the Fruit of the Spirit Within Us" is available now: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Cultivate/Richard-Kannwischer/9781637635308What is the fruit of the Spirit?How can I grow spiritually?

    39 min

  5. FEB 9

    How Psychology can Enliven Faith and Transform Community

    TheologyU hosts Christian academics and authors to talk about their professional work in a way that anyone can understand. This week, Drs. Katherine M Douglass and Brittany M Tausen join us to talk about their new book called, “Love Your Neighbor: How Psychology Can Enliven Faith and Transform Community”   Dr. Douglass is associate professor of educational ministry and practical theology at Seattle Pacific University. Her PhD is from Princeton Theological Seminary and she’s ordained in the Presbyterian church. She also directs the Confirmation Project, a $1.1 million grant from the Lily Endowment.    Dr. Tausen is assistant professor of social psychology in the Baylor University Interdisciplinary Core. Her Phd is from the university of Aberdeen in Scotland and her research spans several branches of social cognition and virtue science. She also directs an initiative called Classrooms that Cultivate Character which leverages science to help young adults grow in virtue.

    43 min

  6. JAN 26

    The Psalms: Dr. Rebecca Poe Hays

    Rebecca Poe Hays is associate professor of Christian Scriptures at Baylor University and the George W. Truett Theological Seminary. She earned her MDiv from Samford University and her PhD from Baylor. Dr. Poe Hays is an ordained Baptist minister and has served in churches in Tennessee, Alabama, and Texas. She’s published articles about the Psalms in several academic journals after writing a book, “The Function of Story in the Hebrew Psalter” in 2021. She joins the podcast today to talk about the book and the Psalms more generally. What are the Psalms, where do they come from, and how should we read them?

    36 min

  7. JAN 12

    The Unseen Battle: Dr. Joel Muddamalle

    Dr. Joel Muddamalle (‪@Muddamalle‬) is the director of theology and research at Proverbs 31 Ministries and cohost of the Therapy & Theology podcast with Lysa TerKeurst and Jim Cress. Dr. Muddamalle's PhD is from Midwestern Baptist Seminary where he studied with Dr. Michael Heiser. He’s written several books and joins the show to talk about his newest title, "The Unseen Battle: Spiritual Warfare, the three rebellions, and Christ’s Victory over Dark Powers," available for pre-order and publishing on January 27th. Joel discusses:What are the Nephilim?Where do evil powers come from? Where did Satan come from?What is the divine council?Why does God say "Let us" when creating the world in Genesis 1? TheologyU hosts Christian academics and authors to discuss their work in a way than anybody can understand.

    48 min

  8. 2025-12-01

    Angels: Melissa Spoelstra

    Melissa Spoelstra is a Bible teacher and has written study guides for many books of the Bible. She's also written about hope, spiritual stamina, and more. She recently published a study, "Angels: Finding Hope in God Who Reign Over Heaven and Earth," and joins the show to talk about it: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/angels-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005850829Melissa discusses:What are angels?What can angels do?What is a guardian angel? What is the angel of the Lord?

    46 min
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Theology you can understand. With Christian academics and authors. Hosted by Will Bennink (Wheaton College '23, Harvard Divinity School '27).

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  • Creator
    Will Bennink
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Will Bennink
  • Show Website
    TheologyU

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