Theology for the Church

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Theology for the Church Podcast

Theology for the Church aims to provide accessible, theologically rich conversations that have an eye toward applied theology and a heart for the local church. Weekly episodes hosted by Caleb Lenard (DEdMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) cover all kinds of topics and themes in Christian doctrine, biblical theology, and Christian formation through engaging interviews with pastors, biblical scholars, and theologians from across the globe.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Prayer and Divine Providence with Todd Miles (S2E44)

    In this episode, Caleb is joined by Todd Miles (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) professor of theology at Western Seminary to discuss the topic of prayer and divine providence. Together, Todd and Caleb discuss questions like: What is prayer? What is God’s providence? What are the different models of divine providence? What is the relationship between our prayers and God’s ordained will? Why pray if God is sovereign? Do my prayers change God’s mind/will? And more. Resources: ​Praying with Paul: A Call to Spiritual Reformation by D.A. Carson Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Tim Keller​Providence by John PiperGod's Greater Glory: The Exalted God Of Scripture And The Christian Faith by Bruce WareProvidence & Prayer : How Does God Work in the World?​ by Terrance Tiessen

    59 min

  2. 19 SEPT

    The Gospel of Matthew with Charles Quarles (S2E43)

    In this episode, Caleb is joined by guest Charles Quarles (PhD, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary) research professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss a theology of Matthew's gospel account. Together they discuss the structure, key themes, and main idea of the Gospel of Matthew. Resources on Matthew from Dr. Quarles: ⁠Matthew: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary⁠ ⁠Matthew (Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament)⁠ ⁠A Theology of Matthew: Jesus Revealed as Deliverer, King, and Incarnate Creator⁠ ⁠Sermon On The Mount: Restoring Christ's Message to the Modern Church

    52 min

  3. 16 SEPT

    The Beatific Vision with Sam Parkison (S2E42)

    In this episode, Caleb is joined by Sam Parkison (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) associate professor of theological studies and director of the Abu Dhabi Extension Site at Gulf Theological Seminary in the United Arab Emirates to discuss his new book, To Gaze upon God: The Beatific Vision in Doctrine, Tradition, and Practice. Together they discuss things like: What is the beatific vision? What makes heaven, heaven? What does scripture say about this doctrine? How has this doctrine been understood across church history? What does this doctrine have to do with the Christian life, and more.  Resources:  To Gaze upon God: The Beatific Vision in Doctrine, Tradition, and Practice by Sam Parkison Grounded in Heaven: Recentering Christian Hope and Life on God by Michael Allen Seeing God: The Beatific Vision in Christian Tradition by Hans Boersma Credo Mag Vol12, Issue 3, 2022: The Beatific Vision

    1h 5m

  4. 9 SEPT

    Rebels and Exiles: A Biblical Theology of Sin and Restoration with Matthew Harmon (S2E41)

    In this episode, Caleb is joined by Matthew Harmon (PhD, Wheaton College) professor of New Testament studies to discuss his recent book, Rebels and Exiles: A Biblical Theology of Sin and Restoration. Together, they discuss things questions like: What is sin and where did it come from? How do sin and exile relate? How do these twin themes relate to one another? What is the Bible's solution to sin? And more. Resources: Rebels and Exiles: A Biblical Theology of Sin and Restoration by Matthew Harmon Exodus Old and New: A Biblical Theology of Redemption by Michael Morales Biblical Theology Briefing Podcast with Matthew Harmon and Ben Gladd How to Study the Bible's Use of the Bible: Seven Hermeneutical Choices for the Old and New Testaments by Matthew Harmon and Edward Schniittjer

    1h 1m

  5. 26 AUG

    Helping Women Thrive in the Local Church with Keri Folmar (S2E40)

    In this episode Caleb is joined by Keri Folmar, pastor's wife, author, and member of the Evangelical Christian Church of Dubai. Together, Caleb and Keri discuss eight essential principles to help women fully engage in the context of the local church based on her book from 9Marks, How Can Women Thrive in the Local Church? Resources How Can Women Thrive in the Local Church? by Keri Folmar https://a.co/d/dFDuo7G How Can I Grow in Hospitality? by Keri Folmar https://a.co/d/euW2CyQ *Keri has written The Good Portion: Scripture and five inductive Bible studies for women: Joy! on Philippians, Faith on James, Grace on Ephesians and The Son of God, Volumes I & II, on the Gospel of Mark. She also contributed to Word Filled Women’s Ministry and the ESV Women’s Devotional Bible.

    43 min

  6. 22 AUG

    God's Indwelling Presence with Jim Hamilton (S2E39)

    In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jim Hamilton (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) professor of biblical theology to discuss Holy Spirit indwelling and regeneration under the old and new covenants. Together they discuss questions like: were old covenant believers indwelt by the Holy Spirit? Are indwelling and regeneration the same thing? Since there’s one plan of salvation, does that mean the salvation experience is the same across the canon? And more. Resources: ​God's Indwelling Presence: The Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments by Jim Hamilton​Were Old Covenant Believers Indwelt by the Holy Spirit? by Jim Hamilton

    52 min

  7. 20 AUG

    A Biblical Theology of the Land Promise with Oren Martin (S2E38)

    In this episode, Caleb is joined by guest Oren Martin (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) to discuss a biblical theology of the land promise via Dr. Martin's book Bound for the Promised Land: The Land Promise in God's Redemptive Plan. Together, they discuss how, within the redemptive-historical framework of God's unfolding plan, the land promise advances the place of the kingdom that was lost in Eden. This promise also serves as a type throughout Israel's history that anticipates the even greater land, prepared for all of God's people, that will result from the person and work of Christ and that will be enjoyed in the new creation for eternity. Resources: ​Bound for the Promised Land by Oren Martin ​40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Oren Martin, Andy Naselli, and Jason DeRouchie ​Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies edited by Steve Wellum and Brent Parker ​Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ by Steve Wellum and Trent Hunter ​Covenant and God's Purpose for the World​ by Tom Schreiner ​The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments​ by Tom Schreiner ​Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible by Stephen Dempster ​The Return of the Kingdom: A Biblical Theology of God's Reign by Stephen Dempster

    46 min

  8. 18 AUG

    Progressive Dispensationalism and Dispensational Theologies (S2E37)

    In this episode, Caleb is joined by Darrel Bock (PhD, University of Aberdeen) professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary to discuss progressive dispensationalism (PD) and dispensational theologies. Together they discuss topics like: key tenets of PD, hermeneutics, covenants and eschatology compared and contrasted with/to other dispensational and covenant theologies. Resources: Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture edited by Richard Lucas and Brent Parker Progressive Dispensationalism by Craig Blaising and Darrell Bock Dispensational Hermeneutics: Interpretation Principles that Guide Dispensationalism's Understanding of the Bible's Storyline by Michael Vlach Dispensationalism: Essential Beliefs and Common Myths by Michael Vlach

    48 min
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Theology for the Church aims to provide accessible, theologically rich conversations that have an eye toward applied theology and a heart for the local church. Weekly episodes hosted by Caleb Lenard (DEdMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) cover all kinds of topics and themes in Christian doctrine, biblical theology, and Christian formation through engaging interviews with pastors, biblical scholars, and theologians from across the globe.

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  • Creator
    Caleb Lenard
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Caleb Lenard
  • Show Website
    Theology for the Church

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