Faculty Lounge

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Faculty Lounge is a long-form video podcast hosted by professors at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Each episode explores issues in biblical studies, theology, church history, ministry, and the life of the church through thoughtful conversations with leading scholars and practitioners. It is designed to inform and equip pastors, students, scholars, and anyone interested in the Christian faith. Laughter may occur. New episodes every other month.

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    Theological Retrieval

    Theological retrieval has become a common phrase in evangelical theology—but what does it mean, and how should Baptists approach it? In the first episode of Faculty Lounge, Patrick Schreiner is joined by Ronni Kurtz, Samuel Parkison, Peter Gurry, John Meade, and Andrew King to consider the value, limits, and dangers of retrieving the Christian theological tradition. Gavin Ortlund also joins the conversation. Here’s what they discussed: 0:00 — What is theological retrieval—and why does it matter? 15:18 — Why has theological retrieval become popular again? 28:37 — How much philosophy does a pastor need? 39:34 — Are we romanticizing the past? 1:00:30 — Can we retrieve parts of a theological system? 1:09:40 — Retrieval for renewal, not a “golden age” 1:14:06 — Can Baptists do theological retrieval? 1:22:27 — What are the dangers of theological retrieval? 1:28:21 — Gavin Ortlund joins the conversation 1:41:22 — How can theological retrieval serve the local church? 1:46:06 — How do we retrieve without becoming combative? 1:52:27 — Faculty speed round

    Theological Retrieval
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Faculty Lounge is a long-form video podcast hosted by professors at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Each episode explores issues in biblical studies, theology, church history, ministry, and the life of the church through thoughtful conversations with leading scholars and practitioners. It is designed to inform and equip pastors, students, scholars, and anyone interested in the Christian faith. Laughter may occur. New episodes every other month.

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  • Creator
    Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Show Website
    Faculty Lounge