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. 4 DAYS AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. JAN 27

    Faith in a Complex World: Dr. Diane Moore

    Dr. Diane Moore is the associate dean for religion and public life at Harvard Divinity School, and senior fellow at the center for the study for world religions. She's also an ordained minister in the Christian church (Disciples of Christ). Dr. Moore has written and worked extensively to promote religious literacy, a term she uses to help promote increased mutual respect, understanding, and peace surrounding religion. She worked with the Obama administration to inhale training about religion for foreign service officers and was invited by the Vatican to consult on a project initiated by Pope Francis in 2021. In this episode, Dr. Moore explains the value of religious literacy and how she maintains her Christian faith in a complex world.

    46 min

  5. 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

  6. JAN 8

    Doubting God: Dr. Phil Ryken

    Dr. Phil Ryken is the president of Wheaton College (IL).  He holds an MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary and a PhD from the University of Oxford. He’s written more than 50 books, including his latest title, I Have My Doubts: How God Can Use Your Uncertainty to Reawaken Your Faith.   Dr. Ryken joins TheologyU to discuss spiritual doubt and what to do when experiencing it. He explains how spiritual doubt is a normal part of Christian life and something we should openly talk about instead of hiding.

    40 min

  7. JAN 6

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    1 min

  8. 12/20/2024

    The Gender of God: Dr. Amy Peeler

    Dr. Amy Peeler (Phd, Princeton Theological Seminary) is the Kenneth T. Wessner professor of New Testament at Wheaton College. This episode focuses on Dr. Peeler's book Women and the Gender of God. In it, we discuss how God can transcend gender while Jesus simultaneously walked the earth as a male, and how common depictions of God the Father can be misleading. Dr. Peeler is well-known in Christian circles for her scholarship and teaching, including for her contribution to The New Testament in Color, recently named Christianity Today's book award winner in Biblical studies.

    39 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
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Will Bennink
  • Show Website
    TheologyU

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