TheologyU

Will Bennink
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TheologyU

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

  1. 6D AGO

    Stop Letting Go and Letting God: Dr. Bill Fullilove

    Dr. Bill Fullilove is an ordained minister at  @McLeanPresbyterianChurch  and the first professor of Reformed Theological Seminary in Manhattan where he is professor of Old Testament and dean of students.He earned a bachelors from Princeton, an MDiv at RTS Orlando and a PhD in Semitic and Egyptian Languages at the catholic university of America.Our topic for today is one of these articles, titled "Stop letting go and letting God."https://washingtoninst.org/stop-letting-go-and-letting-god/How can we know when to rest in God's promises and when we need to take action? Making decisions and knowing what God wants us to do can be really hard and often unclear- Dr. Fullilove gives some really helpful advice for making, and living with, big decisions in life while trusting God.God's providence? Does God know the future? Is God in control? How do I know God's will for my life? How do I make decisions with God?#theology #presbyterian #reformedtheology #providence #christianity #vocation

    39 min

  2. MAR 31

    How to Connect with God: Gary Thomas

    Gary Thomas is the author of numerous books that together have sold over two million copies, have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and won numerous awards, with emphasis on marriage, parenting, and spiritual formation. He's an adjunct faculty member at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon and is currently on the teaching team at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, CO. He has an MA in systematic theology from Regent College and an honorary doctor of Divinity from Western Seminary. In this episode, we discuss one of his books: Sacred Pathways: Nine Ways to Connect with God. Gary walks through 9 different "pathways" for connecting with God. While different people may connect more or less with one of the pathways, Gary encourages everyone to try them all, so as not to miss out on the fullness of a relationship with God.

    46 min

  3. MAR 17

    Obeying God: Dr. David Hegg

    Dr. David Hegg is the senior pastor at Grace baptist church in Santa Clarita California. He has a M.A. in theology from Western Baptist Seminary, and a D.Min from Westminster Theological Seminary in California. He's written several books, including "The Obedience Option, Because God Knows What's Good for Us." Our conversation focuses on the book and why it's important to obey God especially when it's hard or when we're stuck in a cycle of disobedience. If you're new to the podcast, please leave a rating and follow us on social media.

    46 min

  4. MAR 3

    Childlike Faith: Jon Jorgensen

    Jon Jorgenson is Creative and teaching pastor at Soul City Church in Chicago. Jon is a former broadway actor, has a massive youtube channel, and is the author of "Authentic Love: Everything I Learned about Jesus, I Learned from a Child." We talk about his early years combining his creative side with a desire to serve God and do ministry, and then move into his experience working with over 300 churches of different denomination and traditions, and the lessons he's learned along the way.

    45 min

  5. FEB 24

    Biblical Hospitality: Dr. Patty Pell

    Dr. Patty Pell is Associate professor of theology, justice, and social advocacy at Denver Seminary and the executive director of the Gospel Initiative. The Gospel initiative conducts research and hosts conferences related to difficult issues in society intended to help pastors and ministry leaders navigate through the complexity for gospel engagement.  Dr. Pell has a PhD from the university of Aberdeen in the UK and multiple graduate degrees from Denver Seminary. She’s worked as a pastor and church planter, and has published several books and Bible study guides. Among them is her book “Hospitality: God’s Call to Compassion,” part of the Life Guide bible study series.

    34 min

  6. FEB 17

    My Faith Won't Let Me Vote for Donald Trump: Dr. Donovan McAbee

    Dr. Donovan McAbee is professor of religion and the arts at Belmont University. He is a poet, essayist, and theologian who writes for TIME magazine, the New York Times, the Hudson review, and others. He has a PhD from the University of St Andrews and an MDiv from Princeton theological seminary.  This episode centers on his recent article for TIME, "My Christian Faith Won't Let Me Vote for Donald Trump or His Disciples." Dr. McAbee discusses his background and faith upbringing before discussing his views on faith and politics.

    54 min

  7. FEB 3

    Comparative Theology: Dr. Francis Clooney

    Dr. Francis Clooney is the Parkman Professor of Divinity and Professor of comparative theology at Harvard Divinity School. He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago and was the director of the study of world religions from 2010-2017. He's also a Catholic priest, and has been a member of the Jesuits for over 55 years. We're also joined this week with a classmate of mine, Liam Kenney. Our conversation follows Professor Clooney's recent book Hindu and Catholic, Priest and Scholar, a Love Story and includes a framework for comparative theology, thinking about other religious traditions compared to one's own.

    53 min

  8. JAN 17

    Augustine and Church Unity: Dr. Greg Lee

    Dr. Greg Lee associate is associate professor of theology and urban studies, the senior fellow of the Wheaton center for early Christian studies, and the theme coordinator of the Aequitas fellows program in urban leadership at Wheaton College. Dr. Lee olds an MDiv from Trinity Evangelical divinity school and a PhD from Duke University. This conversation focuses on St. Augustine and Dr. Lee's book Christians among the Corrupt: Augustine, Race, and the Challenges of Immoral Communities. Challenges of Immoral Communities. Dr. Lee gives a helpful introduction Augustine's biography, leading into a conversation about faith and politics, race, and much more.

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

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  • Creator
    Will Bennink
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
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    © Will Bennink
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