Whole & Holy: The Bethel Seminary Podcast

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  1. 09/09/2025

    Faith in Action: The Reel Hope Project with Kaycee Stanley

    This episode features Kaycee Stanley, CEO of the Reel Hope Project. This project seeks to connect kids in the foster care system with their forever families. Seminary dean Peter Vogt and Kaycee Stanley discuss how the church can support these kids and the importance of doing so. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Reel Hope Project Empowered to Connect Embrace Family   Check out Bethel Seminary's program Seminary for Everyone. Use the discount code SEM45 for $45 off any Seminary for Everyone course! Interested in learning more about Bethel Seminary programs? We have 7 degree programs and 3 certificates. You belong at Bethel Seminary! Contact us at 651-635-8000 or seminary-admissions@bethel.edu.

    33 min

  2. 08/12/2025

    Rethinking Evangelism with Nick Hall

    Bethel Seminary alum Nick Hall joins Bethel Seminary dean Peter Vogt for a conversation about evangelism and how the church today needs to think about this important aspect of ministry. Resources mentioned in today's episode: Pulse Make Jesus Known Pulse 100   Check out Bethel Seminary's program Seminary for Everyone. Use the discount code SEM45 for $45 off any Seminary for Everyone course! Interested in learning more about Bethel Seminary programs? We have 7 degree programs and 3 certificates. You belong at Bethel Seminary! Contact us at 651-635-8000 or seminary-admissions@bethel.edu.

    42 min

  3. 07/09/2025

    A Conversation with Chris Watkin

    Bethel Seminary Dean Dr. Peter Vogt has another conversation with Dr. Chris Watkin, the 2024-25 Bethel Seminary Karlson Scholar. This is a wide ranging discussion about engaging culture, projects Chris is working on and planning, and some reflections on his time as the Bethel Seminary Karlson Scholar.   Check out Bethel Seminary's program Seminary for Everyone. Use the discount code SEM45 for $45 off any Seminary for Everyone course! Interested in learning more about Bethel Seminary programs? We have 7 degree programs and 3 certificates. You belong at Bethel Seminary! Contact us at 651-635-8000 or seminary-admissions@bethel.edu.

    38 min

  4. 06/06/2025

    Constructive Cultural Engagement with Chris Watkin

    After an unexpected hiatus, the Whole & Holy podcast is back! Bethel Seminary Dean Peter Vogt interviews the 2025-26 Bethel Seminary Karlson Scholar Dr. Chris Watkin. Chris is the author of Biblical Critical Theory, the 2024 Christianity Book Award winner. Resources mentioned in this episode: Chris Watkin, Biblical Critical Theory Augustine, City of God John Stott and John Wyatt, Issues Facing Christians Today Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein, Nudge  Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics Tim Keller, Making Sense of God: Finding God in the Modern World Dick Lucas   Check out Bethel Seminary's program Seminary for Everyone. Use the discount code SEM45 for $45 off any Seminary for Everyone course! Interested in learning more about Bethel Seminary programs? We have 7 degree programs and 3 certificates. You belong at Bethel Seminary! Contact us at 651-635-8000 or seminary-admissions@bethel.edu.

    35 min

  5. 03/15/2024

    Resilience in Ministry

    Rev. Jeff Sanders, a pastor and licensed marriage and family therapist, talks to seminary dean Dr. Peter Vogt about resilience in ministry and how to cultivate the habits leading to it. Resources mentioned in this episode: Burns, B., Chapman, T., and Guthrie, D. Resilient Ministry: What Pastors Told us about Surviving and Thriving (2013)   Oliver, G., and Olson, D. It's All About Relationships: Emotional & Relational Intelligence (ERQ), 2023   "Resilience and Perseverance for Human Flourishing" APA Psychological Trauma, Vol. 14, No. S1, April 2022 (Journal Special Issue)   "Developing Resilience in Response to Stress & Trauma" APA Psychological Services, Vol. 19, Supplemental 1, April 2022     Check out Bethel Seminary's program Seminary for Everyone. Use the discount code SEM45 for $45 off any Seminary for Everyone course!   Interested in learning more about Bethel Seminary programs? We have 7 degree programs and 3 certificates. You belong at Bethel Seminary! Contact us at 651-635-8000 or seminary-admissions@bethel.edu.

    39 min

  6. 12/21/2023

    Artificial Intelligence and the Church: Threat or Opportunity? Part 2 With Chris Ganski

    Bethel Seminary dean Dr. Peter Vogt has a second conversation with pastor/theologian Chris Ganski about what artificial intelligence might mean for the church. Part 1 is episode 27. Resources mentioned in this episode: Jacques Ellul, The Technological Society Andy Crouch, The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World. Craig M. Gay, Modern Technology and the Human Future: A Christian Appraisal   Check out Bethel Seminary's program Seminary for Everyone. Use the discount code SEM45 for $45 off any Seminary for Everyone course! Interested in learning more about Bethel Seminary programs? We have 7 degree programs and 3 certificates. You belong at Bethel Seminary! Contact us at 651-635-8000 or seminary-admissions@bethel.edu.

    34 min

  7. 11/10/2023

    Q & A With Francis Chan

    In this episode, Bethel Seminary Dean has a conversation with Pastor Francis Chan. Listeners submitted questions that Francis Chan addresses. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Send conference Antioch Church, Waco TX Crazy Love ministry Check out Bethel Seminary's program Seminary for Everyone. Use the discount code SEM45 for $45 off any Seminary for Everyone course! Interested in learning more about Bethel Seminary programs? We have 7 degree programs and 3 certificates. You belong at Bethel Seminary! Contact us at 651-635-8000 or seminary-admissions@bethel.edu.

    38 min

  8. 09/11/2023

    Artificial Intelligence and the Church: Threat or Opportunity? With Chris Ganski

    Bethel Seminary dean Dr. Peter Vogt has a conversation with pastor/theologian Chris Ganski about what artificial intelligence might mean for the church. This is the first of two episodes focused on this topic. Resources mentioned in this episode: City Reformed Church Center for Pastor Theologians   Check out Bethel Seminary's program Seminary for Everyone. Use the discount code SEM45 for $45 off any Seminary for Everyone course! Interested in learning more about Bethel Seminary programs? We have 7 degree programs and 3 certificates. You belong at Bethel Seminary! Contact us at 651-635-8000 or seminary-admissions@bethel.edu.

    33 min
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