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Today on the podcast we are joined by Dr. Steve Martyn, Professor of Christian Spirituality at Asbury Theological Seminary. Dr. Martyn talks to us about Christian spiritual direction and the new M.A. in Christian Spiritual Direction at Asbury Seminary. We discuss the history of spiritual directions within Christianity, their importance within the church and what a Christian spiritual director does. Dr. Martyn also shares his experience as a spiritual director and how other Christian spiritual directors have been influential in his life.

Today on the podcast we are joined by Teddy Ray, Asbury Seminary alum, co-owner of North Lime Coffee and Donuts and as of May 2024, a graduate of Yale Law School. Teddy joins us to talk about his discernment process in deciding to go to law school, what his time at Yale has been like and what he's learned about God, calling, and making a major life change.

Today on the podcast our guest is Dr. Timothy C. Tennent, President and Professor of World Christianity at Asbury Theological Seminary. In this episode, Dr. Tennent shares the story of how he became president, talks about why he loves Asbury Seminary, and discusses what he has learned about faith and leadership during his time as president. We also talk about what’s next as he transitions from the role of president at Asbury Seminary to professor of World Christianity on July 1, 2024.

Today on the podcast we have Dr. Michael L. Peterson, Professor of Philosophy at Asbury Seminary. Dr. Peterson joins us to talk about the integration of science and faith, particularly in the realm of evolutionary biology. A frequent lecturer on this subject, Dr. Peterson brings his depth of insight into the conversation and reminds us that if all truth is God’s truth, then science and evolutionary biology are worthy to be studied and understood in the light of scripture.

Today on the podcast we have Dr. Ben Witherington III, Jean R. Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Seminary. Dr. Witherington joins us to talk about his book Sola Scriptura, which released in October of 2023. In this episode we talk about what inspired him to write this book, the history of the phrase 'Sola Scriptura', why biblical literacy is important, and why he remains a passionate student of scripture. We also talk about Dr. Witherington's love for music, baseball and Tar Heel basketball.

Today on the podcast we have Bishop E. Anne Henning Byfield. She is the 135th elected and consecrated bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, prelate of the 13th episcopal district, serving Kentucky and Tennessee. It was an honor to have Bishop Byfield in the studio during her time here at Asbury Seminary. In this episode we talk about Bishop Byfield's journey with God, how creativity brings her closer to God and what she has loved most about her life in ministry.