The Nicene Sessions

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The Nicene Sessions is a podcast from IVP Books (UK) featuring conversations with leading biblical scholars and theologians exploring the creed that shaped Christian history. Recorded live at the Evangelical Theological Society, each episode takes a line of the Nicene Creed as its starting point, connecting its ancient confession to Scripture, theology, and the Christian life today. From the Trinity and the Incarnation to the cross, the church, and the hope of new creation, The Nicene Sessions brings trusted voices, thoughtful scholarship, and fresh insight to the foundations of Christian belief. Ancient belief. Contemporary voices. Timeless truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Why You Should Read the Book of Numbers with Michael Morales

    Is the book of Numbers really as boring as its reputation suggests? Why should Christians today spend time reading a book filled with censuses, wilderness journeys, battles and laws? In this episode, biblical scholar Michael Morales joins us to explore the theological depth of Numbers and why this often-overlooked book is foundational to understanding the whole Bible. Drawing on his work on the book of Numbers and his recent commentary, Michael explores its structure, its Hebrew language, its connections across the biblical canon, and what it reveals about God's presence among his covenant people. _ 📚About Our Guest Michael Morales is a biblical scholar and author whose work focuses on the Old Testament and biblical theology. He has written extensively on the Pentateuch and explores how the books of the Old Testament contribute to the wider story of Scripture. __ 📚 Featured books: Numbers 1-19, Numbers 20-36, Who Shall Ascend The Mountain Of The Lord (NSBT), by Michael Morales 🎧 Enjoying The Nicene Sessions? Follow the podcast and leave a rating or review wherever you're listening — it really helps others discover these conversations. 📚 Discover more books and resources from Inter-Varsity Press at ivpbooks.com. __ This is an Inter-Varsity Press podcast featuring IVP authors exploring themes within and beyond Nicene Creed by connecting Scripture, theology, and the Christian life today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Sep 1

    The Message of Humanity with Ian Payne

    What does it mean to be human? It’s a question that feels increasingly urgent in a world of AI, rapidly developing technology and debates around human identity and flourishing. But what if the deeper question isn’t simply what makes us human, but how we become more fully human? In this episode, Pastor and Theologian Ian Payne joins us to explore themes from his latest book, The Message of Humanity, and the Bible’s profound vision for what it means to be human. In a divided and often despondent world, Ian takes us back to the biblical story of our human condition, purpose and destiny — and ultimately to Jesus Christ, the true human and the image of God, in whom we discover not only who God is, but what humanity was always intended to be. __ 📚About Our Guest Dr Ian W. Payne is Executive Director for Theologians Without Borders and was until recently Interim Pastor of Eden Community Church, Auckland, New Zealand. He was formerly Principal and Head of Theology, South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS), Bangalore, India, where he taught systematic theology for over twenty years. He is author of Wouldn’t You Love to Know? Trinitarian Epistemology and Pedagogy. Now based in Tauranga, New Zealand, he is married with three daughters and six grandchildren. __ 📚 Featured book: The Message of Humanity by Ian Payne 🎧 Enjoying The Nicene Sessions? Follow the podcast and leave a rating or review wherever you're listening — it really helps others discover these conversations. 📚 Discover more books and resources from Inter-Varsity Press at ivpbooks.com. __ This is an Inter-Varsity Press podcast featuring IVP authors exploring themes within and beyond Nicene Creed by connecting Scripture, theology, and the Christian life today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Aug 25

    Does 'Theology' Still Matter to the Church? with Danielle Treweek

    What is 'theology' actually for? Should academic theology stay in universities, or should it serve ordinary Christians in the local church? In this episode where we go beyond the Nicene Creed, Sydney-based theologian Danielle Treweek joins us to explore why theology matters, how books shape the church, and why we need stronger bridges between scholarship and everyday Christian life. __ 📚About Our Guest Dani is a post-doctoral theological researcher, author, and speaker with a ministry focus on relational anthropology. Explore More Discover more books and resources from Inter-Varsity Press: 👉 https://ivpbooks.com __ This is an Inter-Varsity Press podcast featuring IVP authors exploring themes within and beyond Nicene Creed by connecting Scripture, theology, and the Christian life today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Aug 19

    Why Theology Must Be Accessible with Craig L. Blomberg

    What good is theology if it never leaves the classroom? In this episode, New Testament scholar Craig Blomberg reflects on a lifetime of teaching, writing and serving the Church. From biblical theology and stewardship to publishing, discipleship and the future of evangelical scholarship, Craig makes a compelling case that the best academic work should always find its way into the life of the local church. __ 📚About Our Guest Craig L. Blomberg is distinguished professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. He is the author, co-author or co-editor of fifteen books and more than eighty articles in journals or multi-author works. A recurring topic of interest in his writings is the historical reliability of the Scriptures. Explore More Discover more books and resources from Inter-Varsity Press: 👉 https://ivpbooks.com __ This is an Inter-Varsity Press podcast featuring IVP authors exploring themes within and beyond Nicene Creed by connecting Scripture, theology, and the Christian life today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Aug 4

    One Church: Unity, Holiness & Baptism with Rusty Osborne

    What does it mean to believe in “one holy, catholic and apostolic Church”? In this episode, we explore unity in the global church, the meaning of “catholic” (universal), and the hope of resurrection and eternal life. Even in a divided world, the Nicene Creed points to a deeper spiritual unity in Christ. In this episode:Why the church is “one” despite denominationsWhat “catholic” really meansBaptism, forgiveness, and future hope About Our GuestWilliam R. (Rusty) Osborne serves as professor of biblical and theological studies at College of the Ozarks. He is the author of Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God, as well as God, You Are: 20 Promises from the Psalms for Kids. Explore MoreDiscover more books and resources from IVP: 👉 https://ivpbooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Jul 28

    The Holy Spirit: Lord, Life-Giver & Mission with Alan Thompson

    Who is the Holy Spirit, and what does He do? This episode explores the Holy Spirit in the Nicene Creed as Lord and giver of life, sent by the Father and the Son. Through the book of Acts, we see how the Spirit empowers the church, transforms believers, and drives the mission of God. In this episode:The Holy Spirit in the TrinityPentecost and the mission of the churchHow the Spirit works today About Our GuestAlan J. Thompson is the Head of the New Testament Department at Sydney Missionary and Bible College, Croydon, NSW, Australia, and is the author of The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus: Luke’s Account of God’s Unfolding Plan (NSBT) and Colossians and Philemon: An Introduction and Commentary (TNTC). Featured book:📚 Colossians and Philemon: https://ivpbooks.com/colossians-and-philemon Read more books by Alan Murray here Explore MoreDiscover more books and resources from IVP: 👉 https://ivpbooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Jul 21

    He Will Come Again: Judgement and New Creation with Murray Smith

    Who is the Holy Spirit—and what does He do? This episode explores the Holy Spirit in the Nicene Creed as Lord and giver of life, sent by the Father and the Son. Through the book of Acts, we see how the Spirit empowers the church, transforms believers, and drives the mission of God. In this episode:The Holy Spirit in the TrinityPentecost and the mission of the churchHow the Spirit works today About Our GuestMurray J. Smith is lecturer in biblical theology and exegesis at Christ College, Sydney. He is the author of several books and articles. Murray serves as general editor for New Testament of the Reformed Exegetical and Theological Commentary on Scripture, as coeditor of the series We Believe: Studies in Reformed Biblical Doctrine, and as cohost of the Down Under Theology podcast. Explore MoreDiscover more books and resources from IVP: 👉 https://ivpbooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Jul 14

    The Cross and Resurrection with Brian Rosner

    Why does the Nicene Creed say Jesus died and rose again “according to the Scriptures”? In this episode, we explore how the Old Testament shapes our understanding of the cross, resurrection, and ascension—and why the Creed anchors faith in real history, even naming Pontius Pilate. In this episode:How the Psalms point to Jesus’ death and resurrectionWhy the ascension matters for salvationChristianity as a historical faith, not just ideas About Our GuestBrian Rosner is a prominent Australian theologian and New Testament scholar. He served as the Principal of Ridley College in Melbourne from 2012 to 2024, where he currently lectures. He is the author and editor of over a dozen books, including Paul and the Law, the Pillar commentary on 1 Corinthians, and The New Dictionary of Biblical Theology. Featured book:📚 New Dictionary of Biblical Theology here: https://ivpbooks.com/new-dictionary-of-biblical-theology Read more books from Brian Rosner here Explore MoreDiscover more books and resources from IVP: 👉 https://ivpbooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. Jul 7

    The Incarnation: Jesus, the Spirit & Virgin Birth with Daniel Block

    “For us and for our salvation…”—the heart of the Christian gospel. In this episode, we explore the Incarnation in the Nicene Creed: why Jesus came down from heaven, what it means that He was born of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and how this fulfills the Old Testament hope of God dwelling with His people. In this episode:What the Incarnation really meansWhy both the Holy Spirit and Mary are essentialGod’s presence from Eden to Jesus About Our GuestDaniel I. Block is a prominent Canadian-American Old Testament scholar and author. He is best known as the Gunther H. Knoedler Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Wheaton College and has written extensively on biblical theology, covenant, and worship. Explore MoreDiscover more books and resources from IVP: 👉 https://ivpbooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. Jun 30

    We Believe in One God - Father & Creator with David Firth

    What does it mean to say “We believe”? In this episode of The Nicene Sessions, we explore the opening line of the Nicene Creed and how belief shapes theology, Scripture reading, and Christian life.Old Testament scholar David Firth unpacks God as Father Almighty and Creator of heaven and earth — not just in the beginning, but as the One who sustains creation today. In this episode:What “we believe” really means in Christian theologyWhy calling God “Father” matters (and what it doesn’t mean)Creation: past event or ongoing reality? About Our GuestDavid Firth is tutor in Old Testament at Trinity College, Bristol. He is the author of Psalms and 1 and 2 Samuel (Apollos Old Testament Commentaries), The Message of Joshua, and Including the Stranger, and the coeditor of Interpreting the Psalms, Interpreting Isaiah, Words and the Word, and Presence, Power and Promise. Featured book:📚 Psalms: https://ivpbooks.com/psalms-129 Explore more from David Firth here Explore MoreDiscover more books and resources from IVP: 👉 https://ivpbooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Trailer: The Nicene Sessions

    What has a creed written sixteen centuries ago got to say to the church today? Welcome to The Nicene Sessions — a new podcast from IVP Books UK. Recorded live at the Evangelical Theological Society 2025, each episode brings leading biblical scholars and theologians into conversation around one line of the Nicene Creed. Together, they explore the Trinity, the Incarnation, the cross, the church, and the hope of new creation, connecting ancient confession with Scripture, Theology, and the Christian life today. Bringing trusted voices, thoughtful scholarship and fresh insight into the foundations of Christian belief. Subscribe today to: The Nicene Sessions: ancient belief, contemporary voices, timeless truth. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Nicene Sessions is a podcast from IVP Books (UK) featuring conversations with leading biblical scholars and theologians exploring the creed that shaped Christian history. Recorded live at the Evangelical Theological Society, each episode takes a line of the Nicene Creed as its starting point, connecting its ancient confession to Scripture, theology, and the Christian life today. From the Trinity and the Incarnation to the cross, the church, and the hope of new creation, The Nicene Sessions brings trusted voices, thoughtful scholarship, and fresh insight to the foundations of Christian belief. Ancient belief. Contemporary voices. Timeless truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    IVP Books
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © IVP Books
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