Jonathan Edwards Center Podcast

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Featuring host Chris Woznicki and special guests on Jonathan Edwards.

  1. 12/17/2025

    Jonathan and Sarah Edwards with Nathan Finn

    Dr. Nathan Finn came to Gateway to give a talk on Sarah and Jonathan Edwards's Marriage during a Night Life Event. He joined Tyler Sanders on the podcast to give a brief overview of the meaning of Sarah and Jonathan's Marriage, the four major interpretations of their relationship, and encouraged listeners that this topic is ripe for dissertation work and study.

    19 min

  2. 12/17/2025

    The Blank Bible and Jonathan Edwards's Biblical Typology with Cameron Schweitzer

    Dr. Cameron Schweitzer joins the JEC Podcast to discuss his work on Edward's Typology and the 'Blank Bible' and to talk about his book, "Towards a Clearer Understanding of Jonathan Edwards’s Biblical Typology: A Case Study in the ‘Blank Bible’ (Treatises on Jonathan Edwards) Jonathan Edwards, one of the most profound theological minds of the 18th century, left an unparalleled legacy in the realm of biblical exegesis. Yet, an often-overlooked dimension of his work is his extensive use of biblical typology. In Towards a Clearer Understanding of Jonathan Edwards’s Biblical Typology: A Case Study in the ‘Blank Bible’, Schweitzer invites readers into an illuminating exploration of Edwards’s typological framework, challenging long-held scholarly interpretations that narrowly define it as either “conservative” or exclusively “Christological.” Drawing on meticulous research within Edwards’s “Blank Bible,” Schweitzer unveils a nuanced perspective that repositions Edwards’s typology as a vibrant, spiritual, eschatological, and teleological framework. This groundbreaking study illustrates how Edwards perceived the interconnectedness of divine and human history through a complex tapestry of Scriptural types that transcended simplistic categorizations. Far from being constrained by past labels, Edwards’s typological vision embraced a holistic understanding of God’s orchestration of redemptive history—a vision that provided a comprehensive hermeneutical framework for interpreting creation, revelation, and redemption. Through a careful inductive analysis of the “Blank Bible,” this work reveals that Edwards’s typology was indeed a synecdoche of his broader exegetical practices, offering fresh insights into how he perceived the unfolding divine narrative. This scholarly contribution is essential for anyone seeking to apprehend the true depth of Edwards’s theological brilliance. "Is Edwards an “Unconstrained Exegete”? A Case Study of His Exegetical–Theological Method in Part 2, Section 11 of Freedom of the Will" Access at this link: www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/4/399

    1h 12m

  3. 11/27/2025

    Jonathan Edwards and Reformed Arminianism with Matthew Pinson

    J. Matthew Pinson earned his a doctorate from Vanderbilt University and currently serves as president of Welch College in Gallatin, Tennessee. He joins our podcast this week to talk about his book, Jonathan Edwards: A Reformed Arminian Engagement.  Jonathan Edwards: A Reformed Arminian Engagement provides a fresh perspective on the theology of one of the most influential thinkers in American Christianity. This book brings together a collection of essays that reconsiders his theology from the vantage point of Reformed Arminianism. Through a critical engagement with Edwards’ thought, the authors of this book offer alternative expressions of fidelity to the early Reformed confessions without the deterministic metaphysics associated with Calvinism. This approach provides a unique opportunity for constructive theological dialogue among Calvinists, Arminians, and other varieties of non-Calvinists. Book Contributors: J. Matthew Pinson, Paul V. Harrison, Kevin L. Hester, Barry Raper, Robert E. Picirilli, and Matthew McAffee

    55 min

  4. 11/20/2025

    America's Theologian Beyond America: Jonathan Edwards, Israel, and China with Victor Zhu

    Jonathan Edwards: Israel & China with Dr. Victor ZhuMay 9th, 2025Keynote speaker, Victor Zhu, received his Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh (UK) in 2019. Zhu is the Founding Editor of the Series of Puritan Theology (Edinburgh: Latreia, 2023–) and an Editorial Board Member of The Jonathan Edwards Miscellanies Companion, Vol. 3 (Fort Worth, TX: JESociety Press, 2023). America's Theologian Beyond America: Jonathan Edwards, Israel, and China Written by Victor ZhuForeword by Douglas Sweeney Challenges the once-popular interpretation of Edwards's millennial vision as America-centric and utopianHighlights the significance of Israel in Edwards's millennial kingdomExamines the presence of China and Chinese philosophy in Edwards's interaction with Enlightenment thinkers

    1h 19m

  5. 11/13/2025

    The Evangelical Supernatural in Early Modern Europe: Cotton Mather and Jonathan Edwards on the Miracles of Jesus with Doug Sweeney

    Dr. Doug Sweeney, Dean of Beeson Divinity School and Jonathan Edwards scholar, believes that while Cotton Mather and Jonathan Edwards have differing perspectives on the supernatural, both stress the importance of analyzing the miracles of the Bible in order to make people more faithful to God. Studying Jesus's miracles can awaken us spiritually to how Gods is at work in our souls, supernaturally, day-by-day.

    23 min

  6. 11/06/2025

    Jonathan Edwards's Preaching Practices at Stockbridge with John Inman

    John Inman was captivated by Jonathan Edwards' use of illustrative language in his preaching, something that was much at odds with the fire and brimstone caricature that most people have of Edwards. Inman decided to write his paper on Edwards' preaching style while he was ministering to the Native Americans at Stockbridge, focusing on bringing God's Word to the audience and their culture in a way that resonates with them. Want to stay up to date with John's work? Follow him on X @PulpitHistorian

    24 min

  7. 10/30/2025

    Sarah Edwards, Francis of Assisi, and the Bodily Aesthetics of Sanctification with Laura Cerbus

    Dr. Chris Wozniki and Dr. Laura Cerbus examine the body's role in sanctification, especially before the full coming of the new heaven and new earth. The discuss Jonathan Edwards' perspective on the beauty of Sarah Edwards' bodily experiences during the Great Awakening, as well as Bonaventure's analysis of Francis of Assisi's stigmata, and their physical connections to Christ.

    25 min

  8. 10/23/2025

    Preaching for Renewal: Jonathan Edwards, Martyn Lloyd Jones, and Tim Keller with Cole Feix

    Cole Feix joins Chris Woznicki to explain his PhD dissertation which he wrote on the preaching styles and influences of Jonathan Edwards, David Martyn Lloyd-Jones, and Tim Keller. While each of the three men differed in their temperaments and preaching styles, Feix points out many parallels and influences among them. Learn more about So We Speak at www.sowespeak.com/Stay up to date with Cole's ministry by following him on X @Cfeix7, or at his church Carlton Landing Community Church at their website: www.carltonlanding.church/

    49 min
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Featuring host Chris Woznicki and special guests on Jonathan Edwards.

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    JEC at Gateway Seminary
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
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