Seminary Reacts

Institute of Mennonite Studies

What do seminary professors have to say about Reddit stories and questions about Christianity? Let's find out! New episodes out every Monday.

  1. 4d ago

    Are we in the endtimes? Professor Reacts to Reddit

    Seminary Reacts asks professors and scholars to respond to Reddit questions and stories about Christianity, religion, and what it means to be Mennonite. This episode’s guest is Drew J. Strait, Associate Professor of New Testament and Public Faith at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS). Drew responds to questions about the end times, Christian Nationalism, and when to be concerned about Christian Nationalism in the church.

    1 hr

  2. Jun 8

    ​How to be an Anti-racist Christian? Professor Reacts to Reddit

    Seminary Reacts asks professors and scholars to respond to questions and stories posted on Reddit about Christianity, religion, and what it means to be Mennonite. This episode’s guest is Regina Shands Stolzfus, Professor of Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies at Goshen College! Regina reacts to questions about how Christian beliefs compel confrontation with racism, the burnout and overwhelm of justice work, and why progressive churches are usually so white.

    48 min

  3. May 18

    Does God punish people through chronic illness? Professor Reacts to Reddit

    Seminary Reacts asks professors and scholars to respond to questions and stories posted on Reddit about Christianity, religion, and what it means to be Mennonite. ​In this episode, our guest is Janeen Bertsche Johnson, who is a Campus Pastor, Admissions Counselor, Alumni Director, and Core Adjunct Faculty at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS). Janeen addresses questions related to worship, shame, God's judgment, God's punishment, and living with chronic illness.

    58 min

  4. May 11

    Taking Jesus Seriously! Politics & Faith! Shane Claiborne Reacts to Reddit

    Seminary Reacts asks professors and scholars to respond to questions and stories posted on Reddit about Christianity, religion, and what it means to be Mennonite. This episode’s guest is Shane Claiborne, a speaker, activist, and author, and one of the founders of the Red Letter Christians movement. Shane Claiborne responds to questions about being a believer in the present time, about struggling to be more loving toward those who hold different views, and about keeping going and not losing hope in the current state of the world.

    48 min

  5. May 6

    AI, Space & Musicals? Professor Reacts to Reddit

    Seminary Reacts asks professors and scholars to respond to questions and stories posted on Reddit about Christianity, religion, and what it means to be Mennonite. This episode’s guest is Brent Graber, Director of Information Technology at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS). Brent responds to questions about AI, Space and Musicals … (the three most important things)

    50 min

  6. Apr 20

    Is God real? Professor Reacts to Reddit

    Seminary Reacts asks professors and scholars to respond to questions and stories posted on Reddit about Christianity, religion, and what it means to be Mennonite. This episode’s guest is Jamie Pitts, professor of Anabaptist Studies at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS). Jamie responds to questions about how you can know that God is real and whether there is such a thing as an unforgivable sin.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:32 How can you know that God is real?14:15 Is there such a thing as an unforgivable sin?27:31 How important are cultural practices in your faith?

    38 min

  7. Apr 13

    Do I have to sing in church? Professor Reacts to Reddit

    Seminary Reacts asks professors and scholars to respond to questions and stories posted on Reddit about Christianity, religion, and what it means to be Mennonite. This episode’s guest is Dr. Drew G. I. Hart, Associate Professor of Theology at Messiah University! Drew’s scholarship challenges the church to resist racial injustice and follow Jesus’s example to pursue peace and justice. Drew react to questions related to why are progressive churches usually so white and is this a problem and Do I have to sing in church?

    44 min

  8. Apr 6

    What is Justice? The Epstein files make me want to believe in Hell! Professor Reacts to Reddit

    Seminary Reacts asks professors and scholars to respond to questions and stories posted on Reddit about Christianity, religion, and what it means to be Mennonite. This episode’s guest is Malinda Berry, professor of peace theology at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS). https://ambs.edu/ How will Malinda react to questions related to The Epstein files and the concepts of Justice and Hell! How do we see God at work in the ways of justice for victims of violence worldwide. #christian #seminary #professor #religion #reddit Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:30 The Epstein files make me want to believe in Hell https://www.reddit.com/r/Christianity/comments/1qymzau/the_epstein_files_make_me_want_to_believe_in_hell 08:51 What is the difference between justice and punishment? 19:00 What is Justice accomplishing? 29:00 Does hell really deliver justice? 38:00 How can we find hope in God's justice and pursue the ways of justice ourselves? 56:57 Outro: Psalm 40 Host: Amy Marshall Guest: Malinda Berry https://ambs.edu/employees/malinda-elizabeth-berry Produced by: Institute of Mennonite Studies https://ambs.edu/institute-of-mennonite-studies Video Production: Abenezer Dejene Editorial Team: Jamie Pitts and Abenezer Dejene

    1 hr
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What do seminary professors have to say about Reddit stories and questions about Christianity? Let's find out! New episodes out every Monday.

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  • Creator
    Institute of Mennonite Studies
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Institute of Mennonite Studies
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    Seminary Reacts