https://simplecast.com Food Trucks in Babylon Western Seminary professors Dr. Todd Miles and Dr. Andrew Pack discuss matters of theology, culture, and ministry in a post-Christian context. 2024 Food Trucks in Babylon en Mon, 6 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Mon, 6 Oct 2025 12:00:12 +0000 https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Food Trucks in Babylon https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/51691df5-6279-4c12-90fa-d13eb35c5a81/cc589df6-a3bb-4278-9520-ed5dab926b25/3000x3000/foodtrucks-cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts episodic Western Seminary professors Dr. Todd Miles and Dr. Andrew Pack discuss matters of theology, culture, and ministry in a post-Christian context. Western Seminary, Todd Miles, Patrick Schreiner, Ryan Lister, Andrew Pack false https://feeds.simplecast.com/Z_DtBYiD christian, culture, faith, seminary, theology, western seminary, bible Western Seminary podcast@westernseminary.edu e3b016ff-9804-4972-8d3a-7c21c8bedd82 Why Biblical Inerrancy Matters Mon, 6 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Andrew Pack) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Why Biblical Inerrancy Matters Todd Miles, Andrew Pack 00:38:07 Is biblical inerrancy a modern invention or is it simply reading the Bible on its own terms? In this episode of Food Trucks, Todd and Andrew give a defense for inerrancy, the doctrine that the Bible is true in everything it affirms. They also discuss the differences between inerrancy and infallibility, whether English translations are reliable, and why we can trust we have the right books in our Bibles. Ultimately, they make a case for why believing in inerrancy changes how we read and respond to the Bible. Is biblical inerrancy a modern invention or is it simply reading the Bible on its own terms? In this episode of Food Trucks, Todd and Andrew give a defense for inerrancy, the doctrine that the Bible is true in everything it affirms. They also discuss the differences between inerrancy and infallibility, whether English translations are reliable, and why we can trust we have the right books in our Bibles. Ultimately, they make a case for why believing in inerrancy changes how we read and respond to the Bible. chicago statement on biblical inerrancy, biblical canon, bible, scripture, theology, inerrancy, infallibility false full 4 4 2f856061-5917-4fa5-993e-df069de107e0 How Can We Truly Change? Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:21:34 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Andrew Pack) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts How Can We Truly Change? Todd Miles, Andrew Pack 00:37:32 Most of us want to change, but is it even possible? In this episode of Food Trucks in Babylon, Todd and Andrew discuss the idea of transformation in the Christian life. They contrast the difference between self-help books and the power of the gospel, which transforms us into new creations in Christ. Most of us want to change, but is it even possible? In this episode of Food Trucks in Babylon, Todd and Andrew discuss the idea of transformation in the Christian life. They contrast the difference between self-help books and the power of the gospel, which transforms us into new creations in Christ. church, gospel, theology, self-help, change, transformation, pastors false full 3 4 b633e12c-b5cf-4d2c-a2da-4715001fdd73 What Is the Gospel? Fri, 5 Sep 2025 18:05:44 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Andrew Pack, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts What Is the Gospel? Andrew Pack, Todd Miles 00:36:29 In this episode of Food Trucks in Babylon, Andrew Pack and Todd Miles offer a definition of the gospel of Jesus Christ. They explore the ongoing implications of this good news in a believer's life and examine potential pitfalls that might cause someone to lose sight of the cross of Christ. They discuss why the cross is central to the gospel, why preachers should never move beyond preaching the forgiveness of sins, and what it really means to be gospel-centered. In this episode of Food Trucks in Babylon, Andrew Pack and Todd Miles offer a definition of the gospel of Jesus Christ. They explore the ongoing implications of this good news in a believer's life and examine potential pitfalls that might cause someone to lose sight of the cross of Christ. They discuss why the cross is central to the gospel, why preachers should never move beyond preaching the forgiveness of sins, and what it really means to be gospel-centered. christology, martin luther, gospel, theology, western seminary, good news, cross, seminary, salvation false full 2 4 6c877680-4f07-4909-a596-d325a968c204 A PSA for Penal Substitutionary Atonement Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:29:14 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Andrew Pack) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts A PSA for Penal Substitutionary Atonement Todd Miles, Andrew Pack 00:29:06 Food Trucks kicks off a new season as Todd and Andrew explore the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement. Is this a "die for" issue for Christians? Or should it be a secondary issue? Todd and Andrew unpack the implications of the atonement as it relates to the character of God and the significance of the cross of Christ for believers. Food Trucks kicks off a new season as Todd and Andrew explore the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement. Is this a "die for" issue for Christians? Or should it be a secondary issue? Todd and Andrew unpack the implications of the atonement as it relates to the character of God and the significance of the cross of Christ for believers. atonement, theology, penal substitution, western seminary, christianity, seminary, doctrine false full 1 4 c348070e-3d37-4dc7-a36e-a07737ce4e11 Equipping Women with Taylor Turkington Todd and Andrew welcome back Taylor Turkington to the podcast for a conversation about the necessity of equipping women for ministry. They think through why some complementarian pastors have been hesitant to encourage the women in their churches to get theological training, whether women are better than men at teaching women, and how the church can do a better job encouraging women to be theologically trained.

Taylor is the director of BibleEquipping, an organization that supports women who follow Jesus to study the Bible and teach it to those around them. 

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Taylor Turkington, Andrew Pack) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Todd and Andrew welcome back Taylor Turkington to the podcast for a conversation about the necessity of equipping women for ministry. They think through why some complementarian pastors have been hesitant to encourage the women in their churches to get theological training, whether women are better than men at teaching women, and how the church can do a better job encouraging women to be theologically trained.

Taylor is the director of BibleEquipping, an organization that supports women who follow Jesus to study the Bible and teach it to those around them. 

]]> Equipping Women with Taylor Turkington Todd Miles, Taylor Turkington, Andrew Pack 00:28:30 Todd and Andrew welcome back Taylor Turkington to the podcast for a conversation about the necessity of equipping women for ministry. They think through why some complementarian pastors have been hesitant to encourage the women in their churches to get theological training, whether women are better than men at teaching women, and how the church can do a better job encouraging women to be theologically trained. Taylor is the director of BibleEquipping, an organization that supports women who follow Jesus to study the Bible and teach it to those around them. Todd and Andrew welcome back Taylor Turkington to the podcast for a conversation about the necessity of equipping women for ministry. They think through why some complementarian pastors have been hesitant to encourage the women in their churches to get theological training, whether women are better than men at teaching women, and how the church can do a better job encouraging women to be theologically trained. Taylor is the director of BibleEquipping, an organization that supports women who follow Jesus to study the Bible and teach it to those around them. theology, complementarianism, women in ministry, pastors, seminary false full 10 3 b89be057-6a34-4f0d-973f-29f29abd711b Integrating Theology and Counseling with Bryan Warren Todd welcomes Professor Bryan Warren to the podcast to talk about a model of Christian counseling that integrates both theology and psychology. They talk through the implications of holding up Scripture as the the Word of God while simultaneously learning from the insights of psychology to better understand people and the human condition.  

Bryan is assistant professor of counseling at Western Seminary. Western's counseling program offers the unique integration of Christian theology and counseling in a seminary context.

]]> Wed, 1 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Bryan Warren, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Todd welcomes Professor Bryan Warren to the podcast to talk about a model of Christian counseling that integrates both theology and psychology. They talk through the implications of holding up Scripture as the the Word of God while simultaneously learning from the insights of psychology to better understand people and the human condition.  

Bryan is assistant professor of counseling at Western Seminary. Western's counseling program offers the unique integration of Christian theology and counseling in a seminary context.

]]> Integrating Theology and Counseling with Bryan Warren Bryan Warren, Todd Miles 00:40:52 Todd welcomes Professor Bryan Warren to the podcast to talk about a model of Christian counseling that integrates both theology and psychology. They talk through the implications of holding up Scripture as the the Word of God while simultaneously learning from the insights of psychology to better understand people and the human condition. Bryan is assistant professor of counseling at Western Seminary. Western's counseling program offers the unique integration of Christian theology and counseling in a seminary context. Todd welcomes Professor Bryan Warren to the podcast to talk about a model of Christian counseling that integrates both theology and psychology. They talk through the implications of holding up Scripture as the the Word of God while simultaneously learning from the insights of psychology to better understand people and the human condition. Bryan is assistant professor of counseling at Western Seminary. Western's counseling program offers the unique integration of Christian theology and counseling in a seminary context. christian, integrative model, theology, psychology, counseling false full 9 3 e385699e-fbfa-4bc1-8121-f1d92688d994 A Theology of Response Todd and Andrew discuss Andrew's upcoming book on a theology of response. Andrew unpacks how the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19 and Paul's "therefore" in Romans 12 help us see how the Christian life ought to be framed as a response to all that God has done for us in Christ.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Western Seminary) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Todd and Andrew discuss Andrew's upcoming book on a theology of response. Andrew unpacks how the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19 and Paul's "therefore" in Romans 12 help us see how the Christian life ought to be framed as a response to all that God has done for us in Christ.

]]> A Theology of Response Western Seminary 00:32:27 Todd and Andrew discuss Andrew's upcoming book on a theology of response. Andrew unpacks how the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19 and Paul's "therefore" in Romans 12 help us see how the Christian life ought to be framed as a response to all that God has done for us in Christ. Todd and Andrew discuss Andrew's upcoming book on a theology of response. Andrew unpacks how the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19 and Paul's "therefore" in Romans 12 help us see how the Christian life ought to be framed as a response to all that God has done for us in Christ. false full 8 3 74b5c4ba-0606-4a6a-8706-830faa92da28 Preaching Galatians with Stephen Stallard Todd sits down with Professor Stephen Stallard, PhD as they reflect upon their experiences preaching through Galatians in their churches this year. They explore the gospel clarity found in Galatians as well as some of the challenges they faced preaching through the book verse by verse.  

Stephen is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry at and the director of the MDiv at Western Seminary. He is also the English Pastor of the Chinese Evangelical Church of Portland, and the author of 'Diverse Teams: Rediscovering an Ancient Approach to Urban Mission.'

]]> Wed, 4 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Stephen Stallard, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Todd sits down with Professor Stephen Stallard, PhD as they reflect upon their experiences preaching through Galatians in their churches this year. They explore the gospel clarity found in Galatians as well as some of the challenges they faced preaching through the book verse by verse.  

Stephen is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry at and the director of the MDiv at Western Seminary. He is also the English Pastor of the Chinese Evangelical Church of Portland, and the author of 'Diverse Teams: Rediscovering an Ancient Approach to Urban Mission.'

]]> Preaching Galatians with Stephen Stallard Stephen Stallard, Todd Miles 00:38:25 Todd sits down with Professor Stephen Stallard, PhD as they reflect upon their experiences preaching through Galatians in their churches this year. They explore the gospel clarity found in Galatians as well as some of the challenges they faced preaching through the book verse by verse. Stephen is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry at and the director of the MDiv at Western Seminary. He is also the English Pastor of the Chinese Evangelical Church of Portland, and the author of 'Diverse Teams: Rediscovering an Ancient Approach to Urban Mission.' Todd sits down with Professor Stephen Stallard, PhD as they reflect upon their experiences preaching through Galatians in their churches this year. They explore the gospel clarity found in Galatians as well as some of the challenges they faced preaching through the book verse by verse. Stephen is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry at and the director of the MDiv at Western Seminary. He is also the English Pastor of the Chinese Evangelical Church of Portland, and the author of 'Diverse Teams: Rediscovering an Ancient Approach to Urban Mission.' preaching, galatians false full 7 3 775ebb0c-9a49-48af-88e0-7a0e6796885d Made for a Purpose with Roni Sasaki Roni Sasaki is a former Paralympic gold medalist, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. She joins Todd and Andrew to share what it was like to be born with one leg, how she fulfilled her dream of becoming an Olympic athlete, and why her disability testifies to the goodness of God.

Roni is a Western Seminary student studying in the MA in Biblical and Theological Studies program. 

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Roni Sasaki, Andrew Pack, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Roni Sasaki is a former Paralympic gold medalist, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. She joins Todd and Andrew to share what it was like to be born with one leg, how she fulfilled her dream of becoming an Olympic athlete, and why her disability testifies to the goodness of God.

Roni is a Western Seminary student studying in the MA in Biblical and Theological Studies program. 

]]> Made for a Purpose with Roni Sasaki Roni Sasaki, Andrew Pack, Todd Miles 00:38:59 Roni Sasaki is a former Paralympic gold medalist, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. She joins Todd and Andrew to share what it was like to be born with one leg, how she fulfilled her dream of becoming an Olympic athlete, and why her disability testifies to the goodness of God. Roni is a Western Seminary student studying in the MA in Biblical and Theological Studies program. Roni Sasaki is a former Paralympic gold medalist, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. She joins Todd and Andrew to share what it was like to be born with one leg, how she fulfilled her dream of becoming an Olympic athlete, and why her disability testifies to the goodness of God. Roni is a Western Seminary student studying in the MA in Biblical and Theological Studies program. paralympics, theology, seminary false full 6 3 683432e0-fdb4-4c4b-84ec-89a942ff2e34 The Problem of Evil with Gerry Breshears Why would a good and powerful God allow evil and suffering? Todd welcomes Gerry Breshears to the podcast to talk about the problem of evil. Gerry summarizes the most common Christian responses to the problem of evil and explains how focusing on the incarnation can be a helpful place to start. 

Gerry has been a professor of theology at Western Seminary since 1980. He considers himself a "pastor's pastor" and loves to mentor men and women doing work for the Kingdom.

]]> Wed, 6 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Gerry Breshears) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Why would a good and powerful God allow evil and suffering? Todd welcomes Gerry Breshears to the podcast to talk about the problem of evil. Gerry summarizes the most common Christian responses to the problem of evil and explains how focusing on the incarnation can be a helpful place to start. 

Gerry has been a professor of theology at Western Seminary since 1980. He considers himself a "pastor's pastor" and loves to mentor men and women doing work for the Kingdom.

]]> The Problem of Evil with Gerry Breshears Todd Miles, Gerry Breshears 00:35:04 Why would a good and powerful God allow evil and suffering? Todd welcomes Gerry Breshears to the podcast to talk about the problem of evil. Gerry summarizes the most common Christian responses to the problem of evil and explains how focusing on the incarnation can be a helpful place to start. Gerry has been a professor of theology at Western Seminary since 1980. He considers himself a "pastor's pastor" and loves to mentor men and women doing work for the Kingdom. Why would a good and powerful God allow evil and suffering? Todd welcomes Gerry Breshears to the podcast to talk about the problem of evil. Gerry summarizes the most common Christian responses to the problem of evil and explains how focusing on the incarnation can be a helpful place to start. Gerry has been a professor of theology at Western Seminary since 1980. He considers himself a "pastor's pastor" and loves to mentor men and women doing work for the Kingdom. theodicy, theology, problem of evil, pastors, seminary false full 5 3 f582c999-f1da-44b9-aaf2-3e430f5c5dbb Spiritual Growth 201 with Daniel K. Eng What do we do when our faith begins to feel stale? Daniel K. Eng, PhD, sits down with Todd to talk about what it looks like to grow spiritually at different stages of the Christian life. He explains that while many churches understand how to meet the needs of new believers, they often struggle to help mature believers continue in sanctification. He lays forth some biblical principles for how pastors and church leaders can help facilitate "spiritual growth 201."

Daniel is Assistant Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at Western Seminary. He lives in Portland with his wife and three daughters. 

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Daniel K. Eng, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts What do we do when our faith begins to feel stale? Daniel K. Eng, PhD, sits down with Todd to talk about what it looks like to grow spiritually at different stages of the Christian life. He explains that while many churches understand how to meet the needs of new believers, they often struggle to help mature believers continue in sanctification. He lays forth some biblical principles for how pastors and church leaders can help facilitate "spiritual growth 201."

Daniel is Assistant Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at Western Seminary. He lives in Portland with his wife and three daughters. 

]]> Spiritual Growth 201 with Daniel K. Eng Daniel K. Eng, Todd Miles 00:32:17 What do we do when our faith begins to feel stale? Daniel K. Eng, PhD, sits down with Todd to talk about what it looks like to grow spiritually at different stages of the Christian life. He explains that while many churches understand how to meet the needs of new believers, they often struggle to help mature believers continue in sanctification. He lays forth some biblical principles for how pastors and church leaders can help facilitate "spiritual growth 201." Daniel is Assistant Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at Western Seminary. He lives in Portland with his wife and three daughters. What do we do when our faith begins to feel stale? Daniel K. Eng, PhD, sits down with Todd to talk about what it looks like to grow spiritually at different stages of the Christian life. He explains that while many churches understand how to meet the needs of new believers, they often struggle to help mature believers continue in sanctification. He lays forth some biblical principles for how pastors and church leaders can help facilitate "spiritual growth 201." Daniel is Assistant Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at Western Seminary. He lives in Portland with his wife and three daughters. sanctification, theology, pastors false full 4 3 3435d566-dee8-4b81-9505-456ab5dcf10f A Conversation with Western Seminary President Chuck Conniry Todd and Andrew sit down for a conversation with Chuck Conniry, Western Seminary's 12th president. Chuck talks about coming to faith, the impact of theological education on his own ministry as a pastor, and his passion for seeing seminaries advance the mission of the local church.

Conniry is Western's 12th president and has worked in theological education for three decades. Before that, he spent 15 years in full-time pastoral ministry. He holds a PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary and is a preaching team member at Creekside Bible Church in Wilsonville, Ore.  

]]> Wed, 9 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Chuck Conniry, Todd Miles, Andrew Pack) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Todd and Andrew sit down for a conversation with Chuck Conniry, Western Seminary's 12th president. Chuck talks about coming to faith, the impact of theological education on his own ministry as a pastor, and his passion for seeing seminaries advance the mission of the local church.

Conniry is Western's 12th president and has worked in theological education for three decades. Before that, he spent 15 years in full-time pastoral ministry. He holds a PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary and is a preaching team member at Creekside Bible Church in Wilsonville, Ore.  

]]> A Conversation with Western Seminary President Chuck Conniry Chuck Conniry, Todd Miles, Andrew Pack 00:50:06 Todd and Andrew sit down for a conversation with Chuck Conniry, Western Seminary's 12th president. Conniry talks about coming to faith, the impact of theological education on his own ministry as a pastor, and his passion for seeing seminaries advance the mission of the local church. Conniry has worked in theological education for three decades. Before that, he spent 15 years in full-time pastoral ministry. He holds a PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary and is a preaching team member at Creekside Bible Church in Wilsonville, Ore. Todd and Andrew sit down for a conversation with Chuck Conniry, Western Seminary's 12th president. Conniry talks about coming to faith, the impact of theological education on his own ministry as a pastor, and his passion for seeing seminaries advance the mission of the local church. Conniry has worked in theological education for three decades. Before that, he spent 15 years in full-time pastoral ministry. He holds a PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary and is a preaching team member at Creekside Bible Church in Wilsonville, Ore. theological education, pastoral ministry, pastor, seminary false full 3 3 2c783f3f-b8de-44f7-a290-e66efb4447c9 Trembling Faith with Taylor Turkington Taylor Turkington joins the podcast to talk about how Habakkuk helps us prayerfully respond to the brokenness of this world with lament and hope. What does real faith in the middle of chaos, wrongdoing, and suffering really look like?  

Taylor is the director of BibleEquipping, a Bible teacher and a Western grad.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Taylor Turkington, Andrew Pack, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Taylor Turkington joins the podcast to talk about how Habakkuk helps us prayerfully respond to the brokenness of this world with lament and hope. What does real faith in the middle of chaos, wrongdoing, and suffering really look like?  

Taylor is the director of BibleEquipping, a Bible teacher and a Western grad.

]]> Trembling Faith with Taylor Turkington Taylor Turkington, Andrew Pack, Todd Miles 00:26:03 Taylor Turkington joins the podcast to talk about how Habakkuk helps us prayerfully respond to the brokenness of this world with lament and hope. What does real faith in the middle of chaos, wrongdoing, and suffering really look like? Taylor is the director of BibleEquipping, a Bible teacher and a Western grad. Taylor Turkington joins the podcast to talk about how Habakkuk helps us prayerfully respond to the brokenness of this world with lament and hope. What does real faith in the middle of chaos, wrongdoing, and suffering really look like? Taylor is the director of BibleEquipping, a Bible teacher and a Western grad. false full 2 3 6b140ba6-0cae-4d9d-bce2-924bcca96d93 Pastoral Burnout with Jeremiah Peck, PhD Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Jeremiah Peck, Andrew Pack) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Pastoral Burnout with Jeremiah Peck, PhD Todd Miles, Jeremiah Peck, Andrew Pack 00:48:35 Todd and Andrew sit down with Jeremiah Peck, PhD, Assistant Professor of Counseling at Western Seminary, to talk about pastoral burnout. What is pastoral burnout? Why does it seem to be on the rise in the church? Why is it so difficult to prevent and what can the church do about it? Jeremiah discusses his research on this topic and provides his perspective as both a counselor and a pastor. In addition to teaching counseling at Western, Jeremiah is the lead pastor at Lexington Bible Fellowship in Kelso, WA. Todd and Andrew sit down with Jeremiah Peck, PhD, Assistant Professor of Counseling at Western Seminary, to talk about pastoral burnout. What is pastoral burnout? Why does it seem to be on the rise in the church? Why is it so difficult to prevent and what can the church do about it? Jeremiah discusses his research on this topic and provides his perspective as both a counselor and a pastor. In addition to teaching counseling at Western, Jeremiah is the lead pastor at Lexington Bible Fellowship in Kelso, WA. ministry, counseling, pastoral burnout, pastor, seminary false full 1 3 de71101f-7c5c-467d-9db7-a052229bb795 Jesus, Kids, and Advent with Champ Thornton Ryan and Todd sit down with pastor and author Champ Thornton to talk about how families can follow Jesus together, especially during the Christmas season. Champ recently wrote the book Wonders of His Love, an advent devotional for families based on Isaiah’s prophecies. He is the author of several children’s books and is the associate pastor at Ogletown Baptist Church in Newark, Delaware.

Mentioned resources:

Wonders of His Love: Finding Jesus in Isaiah

]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Ryan Lister, Todd Miles, Champ Thornton) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Ryan and Todd sit down with pastor and author Champ Thornton to talk about how families can follow Jesus together, especially during the Christmas season. Champ recently wrote the book Wonders of His Love, an advent devotional for families based on Isaiah’s prophecies. He is the author of several children’s books and is the associate pastor at Ogletown Baptist Church in Newark, Delaware.

Mentioned resources:

Wonders of His Love: Finding Jesus in Isaiah

]]> Jesus, Kids, and Advent with Champ Thornton Ryan Lister, Todd Miles, Champ Thornton 00:55:55 Ryan and Todd sit down with pastor and author Champ Thornton to talk about how families can follow Jesus together, especially during the Christmas season. Champ recently wrote the book "Wonders of His Love," an advent devotional for families based on Isaiah’s prophecies. He is the author of several children’s books and is the associate pastor at Ogletown Baptist Church in Newark, Delaware. Ryan and Todd sit down with pastor and author Champ Thornton to talk about how families can follow Jesus together, especially during the Christmas season. Champ recently wrote the book "Wonders of His Love," an advent devotional for families based on Isaiah’s prophecies. He is the author of several children’s books and is the associate pastor at Ogletown Baptist Church in Newark, Delaware. church, theology, advent, kids, ministry, families, christmas false full 12 2 74a19cd7-355c-46f1-a850-698268586f8c Deep Discipleship with J.T. English Are churches equipped to make deep disciples of Jesus? Todd and Ryan sit down with J.T. English to discuss why the local church needs to prioritize discipling followers of Jesus in more than just a superficial manner. J.T. is the pastor of Storyline Fellowship in Arvada, Colo., and the author of Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus (B&H, 2020).

Mentioned Resources

Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus

]]> Tue, 2 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Ryan Lister, J.T. English) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Are churches equipped to make deep disciples of Jesus? Todd and Ryan sit down with J.T. English to discuss why the local church needs to prioritize discipling followers of Jesus in more than just a superficial manner. J.T. is the pastor of Storyline Fellowship in Arvada, Colo., and the author of Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus (B&H, 2020).

Mentioned Resources

Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus

]]> Deep Discipleship with J.T. English Todd Miles, Ryan Lister, J.T. English 01:04:14 Are churches equipped to make deep disciples of Jesus? Todd and Ryan sit down with J.T. English to discuss why the local church needs to prioritize discipling followers of Jesus in more than just a superficial manner. J.T. is the pastor of Storyline Fellowship in Arvada, Colorado, and author of "Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus" (B&H, 2020). Are churches equipped to make deep disciples of Jesus? Todd and Ryan sit down with J.T. English to discuss why the local church needs to prioritize discipling followers of Jesus in more than just a superficial manner. J.T. is the pastor of Storyline Fellowship in Arvada, Colorado, and author of "Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus" (B&H, 2020). pastor-theologian, theology, post-christian, discipleship, pastor, seminary false full 11 2 c07937e7-604e-4e3c-8856-3c3deef8358b How (Not) to Read the Bible with Dan Kimball What do we do when we encounter parts of the Bible that make us uncomfortable? Is the God of the Bible truly anti-women, anti-science, pro-violence and pro-slavery? Is the “Good Book” really good? Todd and Ryan sit down with Dan Kimball, author of “How (Not) to Read the Bible,” to discuss why the way we read and interpret our Bibles is so important in a post-Christian age. Dan is a pastor at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz Calif., a faculty member at Western Seminary, and the director of the Regeneration Project.

Resources:

How (Not) to Read the Bible, Dan Kimball

]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Dan Kimball, Ryan Lister, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts What do we do when we encounter parts of the Bible that make us uncomfortable? Is the God of the Bible truly anti-women, anti-science, pro-violence and pro-slavery? Is the “Good Book” really good? Todd and Ryan sit down with Dan Kimball, author of “How (Not) to Read the Bible,” to discuss why the way we read and interpret our Bibles is so important in a post-Christian age. Dan is a pastor at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz Calif., a faculty member at Western Seminary, and the director of the Regeneration Project.

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How (Not) to Read the Bible, Dan Kimball

]]> How (Not) to Read the Bible with Dan Kimball Dan Kimball, Ryan Lister, Todd Miles 00:32:32 What do we do when we encounter parts of the Bible that make us uncomfortable? Is the God of the Bible truly anti-women, anti-science, pro-violence and pro-slavery? Is the “Good Book” really good? Todd and Ryan sit down with Dan Kimball, author of “How (Not) to Read the Bible,” to discuss why the way we read and interpret our Bibles is so important in a post-Christian age. Dan is a pastor at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz Calif., a faculty member at Western Seminary, and the director of the Regeneration Project. What do we do when we encounter parts of the Bible that make us uncomfortable? Is the God of the Bible truly anti-women, anti-science, pro-violence and pro-slavery? Is the “Good Book” really good? Todd and Ryan sit down with Dan Kimball, author of “How (Not) to Read the Bible,” to discuss why the way we read and interpret our Bibles is so important in a post-Christian age. Dan is a pastor at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz Calif., a faculty member at Western Seminary, and the director of the Regeneration Project. apologetics, bible, post-christian, kimball, seminary false full 10 2 3f0ad495-a1f3-4709-9a62-4c20ea943b93 The Gospel and Mental Illness with Michael Lawrence Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Michael Lawrence, Ryan Lister, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts The Gospel and Mental Illness with Michael Lawrence Michael Lawrence, Ryan Lister, Todd Miles 00:52:33 Todd and Ryan sit down with pastor Michael Lawrence to talk about how pastors should respond to mental illness in the church. Michael shares from his own personal experience as a parent whose child was diagnosed with a serious mental illness a number of years ago. He talks about how the gospel relates to mental health, the dangers of seeing mental health as only a physical or spiritual issue, and what the church can do to help those struggling with mental illness. Michael has served as the lead pastor at Hinson Baptist Church in Portland for 11 years. Todd and Ryan sit down with pastor Michael Lawrence to talk about how pastors should respond to mental illness in the church. Michael shares from his own personal experience as a parent whose child was diagnosed with a serious mental illness a number of years ago. He talks about how the gospel relates to mental health, the dangers of seeing mental health as only a physical or spiritual issue, and what the church can do to help those struggling with mental illness. Michael has served as the lead pastor at Hinson Baptist Church in Portland for 11 years. church, gospel, theology, spirituality, mental health, post-christian, portland, counseling, mental illness, seminary false full 9 2 d1363363-7a2f-4d65-8b89-20f102426674 The New Reformation with Shai Linne Todd and Ryan sit down with hip-hop artist Shai Linne to discuss how the gospel can accomplish racial reconciliation. Shai is the author of The New Reformation: Finding Hope in the Fight for Ethnic Unity. In addition to releasing numerous Christian hip-hop albums, Shai cofounded Risen Christ Fellowship, an inner-city church in his hometown of Philadelphia. 

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The New Reformation

]]> Mon, 7 Jun 2021 15:20:03 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Ryan Lister, Shai Linne, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Todd and Ryan sit down with hip-hop artist Shai Linne to discuss how the gospel can accomplish racial reconciliation. Shai is the author of The New Reformation: Finding Hope in the Fight for Ethnic Unity. In addition to releasing numerous Christian hip-hop albums, Shai cofounded Risen Christ Fellowship, an inner-city church in his hometown of Philadelphia. 

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The New Reformation

]]> The New Reformation with Shai Linne Ryan Lister, Shai Linne, Todd Miles 00:57:44 Todd and Ryan sit down with hip-hop artist Shai Linne to discuss how the gospel can accomplish racial reconciliation. Shai is the author of "The New Reformation: Finding Hope in the Fight for Ethnic Unity." In addition to releasing numerous Christian hip-hop albums, Shai cofounded Risen Christ Fellowship, an inner-city church in his hometown of Philadelphia. Todd and Ryan sit down with hip-hop artist Shai Linne to discuss how the gospel can accomplish racial reconciliation. Shai is the author of "The New Reformation: Finding Hope in the Fight for Ethnic Unity." In addition to releasing numerous Christian hip-hop albums, Shai cofounded Risen Christ Fellowship, an inner-city church in his hometown of Philadelphia. gospel, theology, post-christian, hip-hop, racial unity, seminary, race false full 8 2 4cb56cb6-6486-4935-b5e9-b3a54b60ae1a Three Chords in Babylon Timothy Paul Jones and Garrick Bailey from Three Chords and the Truth Podcast team up with Ryan and Todd to answer questions about apologetics and the impassibility of God. They also discuss questions as to how ethics should shape 21st century apologetics, what instrument Herman Bavinck would have played if he’d joined his fellow Dutchmen Eddie and Alex Van Halen in a band, and how Pearl Jam can help your prayer life.

]]> Wed, 19 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Timothy Paul Jones, Ryan Lister, Garrick Bailey) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Timothy Paul Jones and Garrick Bailey from Three Chords and the Truth Podcast team up with Ryan and Todd to answer questions about apologetics and the impassibility of God. They also discuss questions as to how ethics should shape 21st century apologetics, what instrument Herman Bavinck would have played if he’d joined his fellow Dutchmen Eddie and Alex Van Halen in a band, and how Pearl Jam can help your prayer life.

]]> Three Chords in Babylon Todd Miles, Timothy Paul Jones, Ryan Lister, Garrick Bailey 01:06:43 Timothy Paul Jones and Garrick Bailey from Three Chords and the Truth Podcast team up with Ryan and Todd to answer questions about apologetics and the impassibility of God. They also discuss questions as to how ethics should shape 21st century apologetics, what instrument Herman Bavinck would have played if he’d joined his fellow Dutchmen Eddie and Alex Van Halen in a band, and how Pearl Jam can help your prayer life. Timothy Paul Jones and Garrick Bailey from Three Chords and the Truth Podcast team up with Ryan and Todd to answer questions about apologetics and the impassibility of God. They also discuss questions as to how ethics should shape 21st century apologetics, what instrument Herman Bavinck would have played if he’d joined his fellow Dutchmen Eddie and Alex Van Halen in a band, and how Pearl Jam can help your prayer life. apologetics, theology, post-christian, seminary false full 7 2 74a203b5-6706-4e7f-8dce-3ed9324bf1e9 Pathways to Wisdom with Dominick Hernández Do you find it challenging to apply the book of Proverbs to your life? Dominick Hernández joins Todd and Ryan to discuss how the wisdom in Proverbs is indeed intended to help us with practical matters in our lives. Hernandez is assistant professor of Old Testament Interpretation and the Director of the Online Hispanic Program at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also an ordained pastor, published author, conference speaker, and biblical language enthusiast.

 

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Proverbs: Pathways to Wisdom

]]> Wed, 5 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Ryan Lister, Dominick Hernández) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Do you find it challenging to apply the book of Proverbs to your life? Dominick Hernández joins Todd and Ryan to discuss how the wisdom in Proverbs is indeed intended to help us with practical matters in our lives. Hernandez is assistant professor of Old Testament Interpretation and the Director of the Online Hispanic Program at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also an ordained pastor, published author, conference speaker, and biblical language enthusiast.

 

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Proverbs: Pathways to Wisdom

]]> Pathways to Wisdom with Dominick Hernández Todd Miles, Ryan Lister, Dominick Hernández 01:00:29 Do you find it challenging to apply the book of Proverbs to your life? Dominick Hernández joins Todd and Ryan to discuss how the wisdom in Proverbs is indeed intended to help us with practical matters in our lives. Hernandez is assistant professor of Old Testament Interpretation and the Director of the Online Hispanic Program at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also an ordained pastor, published author, conference speaker, and biblical language enthusiast. Mentioned Resources: Proverbs: Pathways to Wisdom Do you find it challenging to apply the book of Proverbs to your life? Dominick Hernández joins Todd and Ryan to discuss how the wisdom in Proverbs is indeed intended to help us with practical matters in our lives. Hernandez is assistant professor of Old Testament Interpretation and the Director of the Online Hispanic Program at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also an ordained pastor, published author, conference speaker, and biblical language enthusiast. Mentioned Resources: Proverbs: Pathways to Wisdom proverbs, bible, wisdom, theology, online, old testament, seminary, hispanic false full 6 2 3f45701d-1859-4456-83dc-04895bb8e088 Eternal Perspectives with Randy Alcorn How should Christians think about the afterlife? What difference does the doctrines of heaven and hell make in Christianity? Randy Alcorn joins the show to talk with Ryan and Todd about writing, heaven, and what Christian living has to do with the eternal promise of the New Heavens and the New Earth.

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]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Randy Alcorn, Ryan Lister, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts How should Christians think about the afterlife? What difference does the doctrines of heaven and hell make in Christianity? Randy Alcorn joins the show to talk with Ryan and Todd about writing, heaven, and what Christian living has to do with the eternal promise of the New Heavens and the New Earth.

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]]> Eternal Perspectives with Randy Alcorn Randy Alcorn, Ryan Lister, Todd Miles 01:06:27 How should Christians think about the afterlife? What difference does the doctrines of heaven and hell make in Christianity? Randy Alcorn joins the show to talk with Ryan and Todd about writing, heaven, and what Christian living has to do with the eternal promise of the New Heavens and the New Earth. Mentioned Resources - Randy Alcorn, Heaven, The Grace and Truth Paradox, Eternity, The Apostle, Ollie Chandler Series - James Scott Bell, Plot & Structure - Francine Rivers, Atonement Child, Redeeming Love - Greg Allison, Historical Theology How should Christians think about the afterlife? What difference does the doctrines of heaven and hell make in Christianity? Randy Alcorn joins the show to talk with Ryan and Todd about writing, heaven, and what Christian living has to do with the eternal promise of the New Heavens and the New Earth. Mentioned Resources - Randy Alcorn, Heaven, The Grace and Truth Paradox, Eternity, The Apostle, Ollie Chandler Series - James Scott Bell, Plot & Structure - Francine Rivers, Atonement Child, Redeeming Love - Greg Allison, Historical Theology eternity, afterlife, theology, writing, heaven, hell, seminary, doctrine false full 5 2 099237d8-8882-442a-a663-1d53dcc27549 Spiritual Abuse in the Church - Part 2 Ryan & Todd continue their conversation about spiritual abuse with Ken Garrett.

]]> Wed, 7 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Ryan Lister, Todd Miles, Ken Garrett) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Ryan & Todd continue their conversation about spiritual abuse with Ken Garrett.

]]> Spiritual Abuse in the Church - Part 2 Ryan Lister, Todd Miles, Ken Garrett 01:01:49 Ryan & Todd continue their conversation about spiritual abuse with Ken Garrett. Ryan & Todd continue their conversation about spiritual abuse with Ken Garrett. abuse, theology, church hurt, spiritual abuse, pastor false full 4 2 b1e42a66-2759-499b-ab6b-73d1729d7e45 Spiritual Abuse in the Church - Part 1 In this two-part episode, pastor and author Ken Garrett talks to Ryan and Todd about his faith journey and his encounter with spiritual abuse in the church. Ken's book, In the House of Friends, is written for survivors of abusive churches, their families and friends, and all who want to understand spiritual abuse and help those who have been abused.

]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Ryan Lister, Ken Garrett, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts In this two-part episode, pastor and author Ken Garrett talks to Ryan and Todd about his faith journey and his encounter with spiritual abuse in the church. Ken's book, In the House of Friends, is written for survivors of abusive churches, their families and friends, and all who want to understand spiritual abuse and help those who have been abused.

]]> Spiritual Abuse in the Church - Part 1 Ryan Lister, Ken Garrett, Todd Miles 00:54:04 In this two-part episode, pastor and author Ken Garrett talks to Ryan and Todd about his faith journey and his encounter with spiritual abuse in the church. Ken's book, In the House of Friends, is written for survivors of abusive churches, their families and friends, and all who want to understand spiritual abuse and help those who have been abused. In this two-part episode, pastor and author Ken Garrett talks to Ryan and Todd about his faith journey and his encounter with spiritual abuse in the church. Ken's book, In the House of Friends, is written for survivors of abusive churches, their families and friends, and all who want to understand spiritual abuse and help those who have been abused. church abuse, surviving abuse, theology, church leadership, church hurt, spiritual abuse, pastors, seminary false full 3 2 42a3f241-c42a-4aeb-af94-06137761681e Character Matters with Aaron Menikoff Aaron Menikoff joins Ryan and Todd to talk about his new book, Character Matters, and why character is critically important for pastors, both for their own spiritual lives and those of the people they lead.  

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]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:45:15 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Aaron Menikoff, Ryan Lister, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Aaron Menikoff joins Ryan and Todd to talk about his new book, Character Matters, and why character is critically important for pastors, both for their own spiritual lives and those of the people they lead.  

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]]> Character Matters with Aaron Menikoff Aaron Menikoff, Ryan Lister, Todd Miles 01:02:56 Aaron Menikoff joins Ryan and Todd to talk about his new book, Character Matters, and why character is critically important for pastors, both for their own spiritual lives and those of the people they lead. Aaron Menikoff joins Ryan and Todd to talk about his new book, Character Matters, and why character is critically important for pastors, both for their own spiritual lives and those of the people they lead. character, san jose, mount vernon baptist church, shepherding, portland, leadership, western seminary, ministry, sacramento, pastoral care, pastor, fruit of the spirit false full 2 2 792409ba-6620-40e8-ae76-699a441d34fb The Wisdom Pyramid with Brett McCracken Author and pastor Brett McCracken joins Todd and Ryan to talk about his new book, The Wisdom Pyramid, and how Christians can maintain a balanced diet of information in the midst of a post-truth world. 

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]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:42:20 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Ryan Lister, Todd Miles, Brett McCracken) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Author and pastor Brett McCracken joins Todd and Ryan to talk about his new book, The Wisdom Pyramid, and how Christians can maintain a balanced diet of information in the midst of a post-truth world. 

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]]> The Wisdom Pyramid with Brett McCracken Ryan Lister, Todd Miles, Brett McCracken 01:12:33 Author and pastor Brett McCracken joins Todd and Ryan to talk about his new book, The Wisdom Pyramid, and how Christians can maintain a balanced diet of information in the midst of a post-truth world. Author and pastor Brett McCracken joins Todd and Ryan to talk about his new book, The Wisdom Pyramid, and how Christians can maintain a balanced diet of information in the midst of a post-truth world. technology, the gospel coalition, wisdom, theology, post-christian, culture, social media, seminary, crossway false full 1 2 5de203d8-9b7b-4649-bf81-5e6bb76a5632 Season 2 Trailer Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:13:10 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Ryan Lister, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Season 2 Trailer Ryan Lister, Todd Miles 00:02:40 Todd and Ryan talk about what's on the horizon for Season 2 of Food Trucks in Babylon. More great content is on the way, all centered around how to live faithfully in a post-Christian context. Todd and Ryan talk about what's on the horizon for Season 2 of Food Trucks in Babylon. More great content is on the way, all centered around how to live faithfully in a post-Christian context. theology, post-christian, seminary false trailer 2 0fc425fe-a478-47f3-ad5c-c866b77a2af2 Problem Passages with Patrick : 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 04:00:10 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Patrick Schreiner) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Problem Passages with Patrick : 1 Peter 3:18-22 Todd Miles, Patrick Schreiner 00:58:21 In the last episode of Season 1, Patrick and Todd give an overview of 1 Peter 3:18-22 exploring some ways to preach, teach, and understand this passage. They cover questions such as, Who are these imprisoned spirits? Where did Jesus go? When did he go? What did he say? What does it mean "baptism now saves you?" In the last episode of Season 1, Patrick and Todd give an overview of 1 Peter 3:18-22 exploring some ways to preach, teach, and understand this passage. They cover questions such as, Who are these imprisoned spirits? Where did Jesus go? When did he go? What did he say? What does it mean "baptism now saves you?" spirit prision, holy spirit, bible, baptism, western seminary, patrick schreiner, peter, god, western, spirits, enoch, noah, seminary, jesus false full 28 1 113b5883-7d02-4f32-bc77-229de9447cd9 Evangelism in a Post-Christian Society Mon, 6 Jul 2020 04:00:04 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Josh White, Patrick Schreiner) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Evangelism in a Post-Christian Society Todd Miles, Josh White, Patrick Schreiner 00:56:56 Josh White, from Door of Hope in Portland, talks with Todd and Patrick about evangelism, boldness, and the power of community in a post-Christian society. Josh White, from Door of Hope in Portland, talks with Todd and Patrick about evangelism, boldness, and the power of community in a post-Christian society. church, holy spirit, josh white, gospel, portland, faith, western seminary, unchurched, god, western, evangelism, door of hope, seminary, salvation, jesus, food false full 27 1 075c7d26-e791-4755-8036-8d1706446a41 Church Membership Mon, 29 Jun 2020 04:00:03 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Alex Duke, Patrick Schreiner, Greg Gilbert, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Church Membership Alex Duke, Patrick Schreiner, Greg Gilbert, Todd Miles 00:46:22 Membership in a church context helps us understand we belong to a community. Greg Gilbert and Alex Duke press into the importance of church membership and why it's crucial for leading, serving, and pastoring in the church. Membership in a church context helps us understand we belong to a community. Greg Gilbert and Alex Duke press into the importance of church membership and why it's crucial for leading, serving, and pastoring in the church. church, holy spirit, theology, church membership, western seminary, god, western, membership, pastor, seminary, jesus, nine marks false full 26 1 6cc1b8fa-a6de-41c9-ba5d-b384215f247f Paul and The Language of Faith Mon, 22 Jun 2020 04:00:05 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Nijay Gupta, Patrick Schreiner) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Paul and The Language of Faith Nijay Gupta, Patrick Schreiner 00:55:05 Nijay Gupta discusses the common assumptions in Paul's use of the word we translate in English "faith." The word "faith" according to Nijay can be used in different ways (believing, obeying, and trusting) and resonates with Jewish expectations surrounding covenants. Nijay Gupta discusses the common assumptions in Paul's use of the word we translate in English "faith." The word "faith" according to Nijay can be used in different ways (believing, obeying, and trusting) and resonates with Jewish expectations surrounding covenants. christ, scriptures, durham, pistis, jesus christ, holy spirit, covenant, bible, nijay, faith, western seminary, god, western, language, seminary, jesus, paul false full 25 1 de342bc7-1c22-423b-99a4-1c766760c443 Finding the Right Hills to Die On Mon, 15 Jun 2020 04:00:07 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Gavin Ortlund, Patrick Schreiner) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Finding the Right Hills to Die On Todd Miles, Gavin Ortlund, Patrick Schreiner 00:50:14 Gavin Ortlund works through what doctrines should divide and when unity should prevail. He argues for a theological triage, distinguishing between what is essential, urgent, important, and unimportant. Gavin Ortlund works through what doctrines should divide and when unity should prevail. He argues for a theological triage, distinguishing between what is essential, urgent, important, and unimportant. divide, church, arminianism, holy spirit, ortlund, scripture, young earth creationism, western seminary, deacons, elders, god, western, complimentarainism, gavin ortlund, calvinism, old earth creationism, egalitarianism, seminary, jesus false full 24 1 babd5c76-3ca7-425c-800f-5efdaeb6944c An Obituary for Wisdom Literature Mon, 8 Jun 2020 04:00:23 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Josh Mathews, Will Kynes, Patrick Schreiner) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts An Obituary for Wisdom Literature Josh Mathews, Will Kynes, Patrick Schreiner 00:54:37 Will Kynes joins Patrick and Josh Mathews arguing the common label "wisdom literature" is a modern construction that has outlived its usefulness. Kynes seeks to reintegrate this portion of Scripture into a wholistic reading of the Bible. Will Kynes joins Patrick and Josh Mathews arguing the common label "wisdom literature" is a modern construction that has outlived its usefulness. Kynes seeks to reintegrate this portion of Scripture into a wholistic reading of the Bible. proverbs, holy spirit, bible, wisdom, job, song of songs, scripture, genre, the good life, wisdom literature, western seminary, solomon, interpretation, god, western, ecclesiates, wise, seminary, jesus false full 23 1 40df1325-59e7-464d-a4cb-40769ee279fc Smorgasbord Q&A Mon, 1 Jun 2020 04:00:16 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles, Gerry Breshears) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Smorgasbord Q&A Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles, Gerry Breshears 00:55:07 Todd, Patrick, and Gerry answer questions that listeners have sent in over the first season. Todd, Patrick, and Gerry answer questions that listeners have sent in over the first season. questions, dead, holy spirit, reading scripture, scripture, responses, western seminary, inspiration, public school, interactions, necromancy, god, western, spirits, homeschool, pastoring, school, seminary, answers, jesus false full 22 1 1a2a6861-4ac0-4178-ae8b-404cb6841cef Pastoral Care and Suicide - Part 2 Mon, 25 May 2020 04:00:06 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Kay Bruce, Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Pastoral Care and Suicide - Part 2 Kay Bruce, Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles 00:53:02 Continuing the conversation from last week, Kay Bruce (Psy.D), offers more insights about shepherding and leading those who are struggling into a greater hope. Continuing the conversation from last week, Kay Bruce (Psy.D), offers more insights about shepherding and leading those who are struggling into a greater hope. holy spirit, death, love, depression, western seminary, therapy, counseling, god, western, pastoral care, psycology, care, suicide, pastoring, seminary, jesus false full 21 1 ca9a75a1-425e-4743-9a32-ed9c34a5f2f2 The Ascension of Christ Wed, 20 May 2020 22:29:25 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Patrick Schreiner) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts The Ascension of Christ Todd Miles, Patrick Schreiner 00:43:03 The good news of Jesus includes his life, death, resurrection, and future return but what about his ascension? Though often neglected or misunderstood, the ascension is integral to the gospel. Patrick explains the premise for his new book, that Jesus' work would be incomplete without his ascent to God's right hand. The good news of Jesus includes his life, death, resurrection, and future return but what about his ascension? Though often neglected or misunderstood, the ascension is integral to the gospel. Patrick explains the premise for his new book, that Jesus' work would be incomplete without his ascent to God's right hand. christ, church, jesus christ, holy spirit, patrick schriener, gospel, acts, western seminary, god, western, ascension, ressurection, seminary, jesus false full 20 1 68cec06d-5644-4651-9932-3ae95bae7747 Pastoral Care and Suicide - Part 1 Mon, 18 May 2020 14:00:19 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles, Kay Bruce) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Pastoral Care and Suicide - Part 1 Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles, Kay Bruce 01:01:30 Responding to suicide can be one of the most difficult trials in one’s personal life or pastoral ministry. Western's own, Kay Bruce (Psy.D), offers her insights about understanding this serious topic and helping those who are in need. Responding to suicide can be one of the most difficult trials in one’s personal life or pastoral ministry. Western's own, Kay Bruce (Psy.D), offers her insights about understanding this serious topic and helping those who are in need. pastoral, holy spirit, death, suicide prevention, depression, western seminary, god, western, suicide, sadness, responding, seminary, jesus false full 19 1 0b775367-e672-4e21-8f28-b72161144901 What is the Gospel? Part 2 Mon, 11 May 2020 04:00:09 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Gerry Breshears, Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts What is the Gospel? Part 2 Gerry Breshears, Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles 00:44:44 Gerry Breshears talks about the gospel from Peter's first sermon in Acts 2 arguing it is more Trinitarian and full-fledged than many suspect. Gerry Breshears talks about the gospel from Peter's first sermon in Acts 2 arguing it is more Trinitarian and full-fledged than many suspect. holy spirit, bible, scripture, gospel, acts, western seminary, kingdom, good news, peter, god, western, acts 2, seminary, jesus false full 18 1 4925564a-18f3-4cb2-93b2-dc967a4c8e17 What is the Gospel? Part 1 Mon, 4 May 2020 04:06:12 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts What is the Gospel? Part 1 Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles 00:41:13 Patrick and Todd discuss some of the different popular gospel summaries in the Christian world. They speak of how these have been helpful, but also how some of them might miss aspects of the good news. In the second half they search the Scriptures to see how the word "gospel" was used in a more technical sense. Patrick and Todd discuss some of the different popular gospel summaries in the Christian world. They speak of how these have been helpful, but also how some of them might miss aspects of the good news. In the second half they search the Scriptures to see how the word "gospel" was used in a more technical sense. saved, cru, atonement, gospel, kingdom, king, good news, god, greg gilbert, salvation, jesus false full 17 1 fc5eb08b-0ff6-40c8-bdcd-0337a8b7defa Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:00:07 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Patrick Schreiner, James K. A. Smith) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts Todd Miles, Patrick Schreiner, James K. A. Smith 00:55:39 Jamie Smith joins Patrick and Todd to speak about how Augustine is a pilgrim guide to a spirituality that meets the complicated world. Augustine is a spiritual mentor to those who have restless hearts. He knows where home is and what peace feels like. Jamie Smith joins Patrick and Todd to speak about how Augustine is a pilgrim guide to a spirituality that meets the complicated world. Augustine is a spiritual mentor to those who have restless hearts. He knows where home is and what peace feels like. you are what you love, on the road with st. augustine, augustine, calvin university, western seminary, st. augustine, covnversion, god, western, on the road, jamie smith, seminary, ambition, jesus false full 16 1 a48efa20-face-4f8b-8cbc-56e844b9cf84 The Mosaic of Atonement Mon, 20 Apr 2020 04:00:07 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Josh McNall, Patrick Schreiner) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts The Mosaic of Atonement Todd Miles, Josh McNall, Patrick Schreiner 01:05:01 Josh McNall joins Patrick and Todd to discuss atonement models. In theology, atonement concerns what happened on the cross. McNall presents an integrated account of the various proposals. Using the metaphor of a body, he argues recapitulation is Christ's feet, penal substitution is his heart, Christus Victor is the head, and moral influence his hands. Josh McNall joins Patrick and Todd to discuss atonement models. In theology, atonement concerns what happened on the cross. McNall presents an integrated account of the various proposals. Using the metaphor of a body, he argues recapitulation is Christ's feet, penal substitution is his heart, Christus Victor is the head, and moral influence his hands. jesus christ, death, bible, scripture, atonement, reconciliation, penal substitution, western seminary, easter, moral influence, blood, sin, substitution, western, victory, recapitulation, cross, ', seminary, christus victor false full 15 1 19a4aa6e-5c98-439e-b29b-9f1508c95b47 Holy Saturday and the Descent to the Dead What happened on Holy Saturday? Did Jesus descend to hell? If not, why is this in the early creeds? The descent of Jesus Christ to the dead has been a fundamental tenet of the Christian faith, but also misunderstood. Matthew Emerson offers an exploration of the biblical, historical, theological, and practical implications of the descent.

]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2020 11:00:21 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles, Matt Emerson) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts What happened on Holy Saturday? Did Jesus descend to hell? If not, why is this in the early creeds? The descent of Jesus Christ to the dead has been a fundamental tenet of the Christian faith, but also misunderstood. Matthew Emerson offers an exploration of the biblical, historical, theological, and practical implications of the descent.

]]> Holy Saturday and the Descent to the Dead Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles, Matt Emerson 00:52:07 christ, matt emerson, dead, holy saturday, jesus christ, saturday, good friday, descent, western seminary, easter, western, hades, crucifixion, holy, hell, seminary, jesus false full 14 1 1d2b5dfa-1ea2-4875-bfbf-2b519f63f603 Creativity and the Christian - LIVE Recording Mon, 6 Apr 2020 04:00:32 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Ryan Lister, Patrick Schreiner, Thomas Terry) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Creativity and the Christian - LIVE Recording Todd Miles, Ryan Lister, Patrick Schreiner, Thomas Terry 00:54:38 Patrick and Todd welcome a live studio audience into their discussion about redeeming creativity within the Church with their fellow professor, Ryan Lister, and hip-hop artist, Humble Beast director, and pastor, Thomas Terry. Patrick and Todd welcome a live studio audience into their discussion about redeeming creativity within the Church with their fellow professor, Ryan Lister, and hip-hop artist, Humble Beast director, and pastor, Thomas Terry. christian, humble beast, theology, western seminary, ministry, western, arts, christianity, creativity, arts ministry, creatives, seminary false full 13 1 a9c91ffd-5592-453e-8b42-6b4a7a7e34b1 Ritual and Rhythm Mon, 30 Mar 2020 04:00:23 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Dru Johnson, Todd Miles, Patrick Schreiner) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Ritual and Rhythm Dru Johnson, Todd Miles, Patrick Schreiner 00:57:28 Patrick and Todd discuss rituals and habits with Dru Johnson and how we are all “ritualed” people. These are not simply things we do but form our hearts and our worship. Patrick and Todd discuss rituals and habits with Dru Johnson and how we are all “ritualed” people. These are not simply things we do but form our hearts and our worship. liturgy, holy spirit, spiritual, rhythm, human, spirit, western seminary, god, western, habit, physical, rituals, dru johnson, new york, rite, prayer, jesus, human rites false full 12 1 ab9f4a4f-0ff8-4325-96d4-9ecee1ea7969 Virtual Church Mon, 23 Mar 2020 04:00:06 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Gerry Breshears, Patrick Schreiner, Jay Kim, Gabe Moreno) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Virtual Church Gerry Breshears, Patrick Schreiner, Jay Kim, Gabe Moreno 00:50:38 Before the coronavirus shut the doors of churches across the States, Patrick and other pastors in the Northwest (Jay Kim, Gabe Moreno, and Gerry Breshears) discussed the pros and cons of virtual church. Before the coronavirus shut the doors of churches across the States, Patrick and other pastors in the Northwest (Jay Kim, Gabe Moreno, and Gerry Breshears) discussed the pros and cons of virtual church. church, virtual church, virtual, online campus, internet, pandemic, corona, western seminary, jay kim, western, evangelism, coronavirus, crossroads church, altar call, social media, internet church false full 11 1 6466e4e5-a009-48aa-be9e-2c8f24fe1e0b Responding to Coronavirus Thu, 19 Mar 2020 20:02:27 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Patrick Schreiner) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Responding to Coronavirus Todd Miles, Patrick Schreiner 00:46:03 Loving our neighbors, submitting to the government, and redeeming opportunities in the midst of a global pandemic. How the church and Christians should respond to the coronavirus. Loving our neighbors, submitting to the government, and redeeming opportunities in the midst of a global pandemic. How the church and Christians should respond to the coronavirus. quarantine, virus, church, virtual church, holy spirit, epidemic, pandemic, corona, western seminary, sickness, god, western, covid-19, health, healing, outbreak, coronavirus, seminary, suffering, jesus false bonus 1 249efe15-c161-446e-abd8-3759fe00d8ee The Art of Self-Control Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:00:17 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Western Seminary) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts The Art of Self-Control Western Seminary 00:48:30 Self-control might be perceived as confining. However, cultivating this practice leads to more freedom and flourishing. Patrick and Todd speak with local author Drew Dyck about his book, “Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self Control from the Bible and Brain Science." Self-control might be perceived as confining. However, cultivating this practice leads to more freedom and flourishing. Patrick and Todd speak with local author Drew Dyck about his book, “Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self Control from the Bible and Brain Science." false full 10 1 96b2620f-c092-44b4-820f-ec14f20a3d05 Why Sinai Still Matters Book link: https://www.ivpress.com/bearing-god-s-name
Blog link: https://carmenjoyimes.blogspot.com/
Faculty page link: https://prairie.edu/contact/staff-faculty-contacts/carmen-imes/
 

]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2020 04:00:17 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Carmen Imes, Patrick Schreiner) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Book link: https://www.ivpress.com/bearing-god-s-name
Blog link: https://carmenjoyimes.blogspot.com/
Faculty page link: https://prairie.edu/contact/staff-faculty-contacts/carmen-imes/
 

]]> Why Sinai Still Matters Todd Miles, Carmen Imes, Patrick Schreiner 00:50:59 What does it mean to take God's name in vain? Is the typical interpretation the right one? Dr. Carmen Imes joins the show to explain the importance of Sinai, the Old Testament as a whole, and why they are still vital for our Christian life. What does it mean to take God's name in vain? Is the typical interpretation the right one? Dr. Carmen Imes joins the show to explain the importance of Sinai, the Old Testament as a whole, and why they are still vital for our Christian life. vain, hebrew, swearing, cursing, sinai, western seminary, god, western, old testament, seminary, jesus false full 9 1 5e394ec6-3068-431f-a0dc-1103600b86c4 Preaching Christ in the Old Testament Sun, 1 Mar 2020 17:00:04 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Steve Mathewson, Todd Miles, Patrick Schreiner) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Preaching Christ in the Old Testament Steve Mathewson, Todd Miles, Patrick Schreiner 00:49:29 Author, Pastor, and Professor, Steve Mathewson, joins the show to talk about the importance and necessity of preaching Christ in the Old Testament and how to do it effectively. Author, Pastor, and Professor, Steve Mathewson, joins the show to talk about the importance and necessity of preaching Christ in the Old Testament and how to do it effectively. christ, hermenutics, church, scriptures, christology, jesus christ, old, preaching, steve mathewson, speaking, old testament, testament false full 8 1 c8361a05-75ee-431e-9d49-38bd28a1a2f0 Christ in the Old Testament Part 2 Send your Q and A questions to podcast@westernseminary.edu

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:00:12 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Send your Q and A questions to podcast@westernseminary.edu

]]> Christ in the Old Testament Part 2 Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles 00:41:27 Patrick and Todd continue to explore Christ in the Old Testament through the Joseph story and speak about how the Joseph narrative aligns with the story of Jesus. Patrick and Todd continue to explore Christ in the Old Testament through the Joseph story and speak about how the Joseph narrative aligns with the story of Jesus. scriptures, jesus christ, todd, bible, old, patrick, western seminary, schreiner, western, miles, old testament, testament, seminary, joseph, jesus false full 7 1 43f407b9-af08-4120-8673-fe99f400ba60 Christ in the Old Testament Part 1 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 05:00:06 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Christ in the Old Testament Part 1 Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles 00:39:11 Patrick and Todd talk about the importance, debate, and necessity of seeing Christ in the Old Testament. Patrick and Todd talk about the importance, debate, and necessity of seeing Christ in the Old Testament. christ, scriptures, jesus christ, finding christ, teaching, bible, preaching, western seminary, western, old testament, seminary, jesus false full 6 1 7c7be2bf-7176-4ba5-8f04-b2cadcdd063a Unhurry and Culture with John Mark Comer Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:00:20 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Patrick Schreiner, John Mark Comer) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Unhurry and Culture with John Mark Comer Patrick Schreiner, John Mark Comer 01:00:29 John Mark Comer, pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, shares about church culture, our hurried lives, millennials, phones, and digital asceticism. John Mark Comer, pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, shares about church culture, our hurried lives, millennials, phones, and digital asceticism. church, digital asceticism, john mark comer, portland, culture, hurry, millenials, bridgetown church, discipleship, phones, unhurry, bridgetown false full 5 1 252253c8-7b99-4d91-b455-167306e3f2fc Spiritual Warfare with Gerry Breshears Mon, 3 Feb 2020 05:00:04 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles, Gerry Breshears) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Spiritual Warfare with Gerry Breshears Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles, Gerry Breshears 00:50:08 What is spiritual warfare? How do Christians engage with it? Patrick and Todd talk with Dr. Gerry Breshears and provide direction and definitions. What is spiritual warfare? How do Christians engage with it? Patrick and Todd talk with Dr. Gerry Breshears and provide direction and definitions. angels, spiritual warfare, demons, providence, holy spirit, spiritual, gerry, warfare, god, holy, demonic, prayer, jesus false full 4 1 de91fbde-3aca-4e83-b2c9-821150689a4f The Bible Project and Their Influences Mon, 27 Jan 2020 05:00:01 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Patrick Schreiner, Jon Collins, Todd Miles, Tim Mackie) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts The Bible Project and Their Influences Patrick Schreiner, Jon Collins, Todd Miles, Tim Mackie 01:01:57 Patrick and Todd sit down with the creators of The Bible Project (Tim Mackie and Jon Collins) to talk about what theories and paradigm shifts have influenced them in their reading of the Scriptures. Patrick and Todd sit down with the creators of The Bible Project (Tim Mackie and Jon Collins) to talk about what theories and paradigm shifts have influenced them in their reading of the Scriptures. jon collins, bible, the bible project, scripture, western seminary, tim mackie, project, seminary false full 3 1 cdb55535-cd28-4d12-9204-68d6d6ed666d Tough Texts with Todd: Psalm 137 and Dashing Babies Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:00:21 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Tough Texts with Todd: Psalm 137 and Dashing Babies Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles 00:49:42 Psalm 137 isn't the easiest passage in the Scripture. It speaks of calling down violence on our enemy’s children. How do we be faithful to a text like this? Todd and Patrick explore how we can make sense of it. Psalm 137 isn't the easiest passage in the Scripture. It speaks of calling down violence on our enemy’s children. How do we be faithful to a text like this? Todd and Patrick explore how we can make sense of it. bible, scripture, western seminary, babylon, imprecatory, psalm 137, seminary false full 2 1 02e29710-15fa-4ef0-8048-02ef11b58d0d The Pastor and Pot with Jeff Lacine Mon, 13 Jan 2020 03:22:57 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles, Jeff Lacine) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts The Pastor and Pot with Jeff Lacine Patrick Schreiner, Todd Miles, Jeff Lacine 00:48:44 Patrick Schreiner and Todd Miles sit down with local pastor Jeff Lacine to discuss marijuana from a biblical and pastoral perspective. Patrick Schreiner and Todd Miles sit down with local pastor Jeff Lacine to discuss marijuana from a biblical and pastoral perspective. cannabis, church, christian, cbd, smoking, ethics, 420, blunt, bible, scripture, high, dr dre, pot, western seminary, thc, snoop, weed, discipleship false full 1 1 7c2b898c-f47a-4489-8654-f399746772cb Welcome to the Food Trucks Fri, 20 Dec 2019 05:58:23 +0000 podcast@westernseminary.edu (Todd Miles, Patrick Schreiner) https://transform.westernseminary.edu/podcasts Welcome to the Food Trucks Todd Miles, Patrick Schreiner 00:05:02 Patrick Schreiner and Todd Miles preview season 1 of Food Trucks in Babylon. Welcome to the show! Patrick Schreiner and Todd Miles preview season 1 of Food Trucks in Babylon. Welcome to the show! theology, faith, culture, food trucks false trailer 1