Ecumenical Dialogue Project

Join Scott and Chad as they discuss the canon of scripture, specifically referencing the Old Testament, Septuagint and Masoretic Text.

Join Scott and Chad as they discuss Old Testament Laws and their applicability to modern Christians. They also briefly address some of the more difficult topics related to the Old Testament. 

Joins Scott, Zach, and Chad as they discuss the sacrament of Last Rites.

Join the EDP team as we discuss the sacrament of holy orders. 

Join Zach, Chad, and Scott as they discuss the sacrament of marriage. What is the difference between a civil union and a sacrament? What is the meaning and significance of marriage? We tackle these topics and more.

Join the EDP team as we catch up on life events and prepare to launch back into our series on the sacraments. 

Join Zach, Scott, Chad, and Matthew as they discuss the sacrament of baptism. We look at the historicity of baptism, the signs or elements for valid baptism, and whether this sacrament is salivific in nature.  

Join Zach, Chad, and Scott as they discuss the sacraments. We address a general definition of the sacraments, the differences between our traditions, and their significance to the Church.

Join Scott, Chad, and Zach as they catch up on recent events of the pandemic and discuss creation care.

Join Scott, Zach, and Chad as they discuss heterodox groups and their incompatibility with Christianity. They discuss the topic of trinity and the divinity of Christ. 

In this episode we celebrate our one year anniversary of the EDP podcast. Zach, Chad, Tony, and Scott are back and welcome guests Brian and Adam. We discuss each of our traditions and our experiences.

In this episode Zach, Scott, and Chad discuss the pandemic and resulting effects on each of their traditions. While it is difficult to remain away from our worship services, let us love our neighbors during this time by maintaining social distancing.

Join Scott, Zach, and Chad as they discuss the Lenten journey toward Pascha and how each of their traditions participate. They also discuss Church services, the Eucharist, and fear of sickness and disease during the current pandemic.

Join Zach, Scott, and Chad as they discuss miracles and the history of preserving and safe-guarding relics. 

Zach, Scott, and Chad discuss the topic of the incarnation. The uncontainable God was contained within Mary's womb so that he might identify with, redeem, and dwell among us.

Join Scott, Zach, and Chad as they discuss the new year and the vision of the podcast. We want to invite you into our dialogue as we seek unity and understanding with one another.

Join Zach and Chad as they reunite to catch up on Zach's journey in seminary and as they discuss the priesthood from the vantage point of their respective traditions. 

Join Chad and Scott as they discuss the end times (eschatology). Is there a rapture? Is the millennium a literal 1,000 years? What role does Israel play in all of this? We touch on these questions and more. 

How many of us care about unity? How do we deal with diversity and diverse theologies within and without our traditions? Chad and Tony discuss these questions and more.

Join Chad and Scott as they revisit the topic of Church and state from a historical perspective. We look at the perspectives of Luther, Calvin and what it means for our modern context.

Join Tony and Chad as they discuss the relationship of church and state within the American context, but also from the vantage point of their traditions. Our prayer is that we might all take a step back from an often contentious topic and reflect on the scriptural witness and how it should inform our ethos.

In this episode Chad and Scott discuss some of the taboo topics of Christianity including alcohol, dancing, and profanity.

Join Chad and our guest Bill as they discuss missiology. Bill is currently serving in central Africa and shares his experiences as a missionary. 

On this episode we welcome our guest Rhys Pasimio as he shares about his journey to Orthodoxy. He also discusses his experiences as a counselor and some of the overlapping themes of therapy and therapeutic theology. 

In this follow up discussion on the Bible Scott and Chad discuss the misuse and misinterpretation of scripture. How should we read the Bible? We discuss this question and more.

In this episode, Zach, Scott, Chad, and Meridith discuss liturgy, hymns, and contemporary worship. Join us as we discuss how our experiences and respective traditions view this topic.

In this episode, Chad and Scott discuss the recent falling away of well known evangelicals Marty Sampson and Joshua Harris. Join us as we discuss apostasy and our response as believers.

In this episode, Zach, Chad, and Scott discuss icons, imagery, and statuary within the worship space. Is it idolatry? What is the purpose behind these depictions? Join the discussion as we examine the Old Testament commandment against images and the significance of the incarnation.

In this episode, Zach, Scott, and Chad discuss the topic of salvation and models of justification from the vantage point of their respective traditions. What does it mean to be saved and can someone lose their salvation? Join us as we discuss these questions and more.

In this episode Chad, Zach, and Scott approach the topic of immigration by examining the biblical evidence and discussing how we should respond as Christians. The discussion includes looking at the Old Testament, Romans 13 and Matthew 25.

On this episode Zach, Scott, and Chad discuss the topic of saints. Who are they and why do some traditions emphasize them? Can they intercede in prayer on our behalf?

We have invited special guests Lisa, Catherine, and Meridith to discuss the ministerial roles of women in the Church. Join us as we look at the important role women play within the Church both historically and presently. 

Scott and Chad discuss the disciplines of prayer, alms-giving, and fasting. The disciplines of our faith or not found wanting, but difficult and often unpracticed. Joins us for this important topic.

Zach, Scott, and Chad discuss the KJV and other translations of the Bible. People often ask, which ones are accurate and which one should you read? Join them as they discuss these issues and more. 

As graduates of seminary we each value the scriptures very highly. Join us as we examine the trustworthiness of scripture, sola scriptura, how each of our traditions view scriptural authority and interpretation and some fun moments "nerding out" on the process of translation.

Zach and Chad are joined with guest speaker Lisa in this follow up discussion about Mary from a more personal angle. Join us as we discuss Mary and the rosary from Lisa's perspective as a Roman Catholic.

In this episode, we engage questions from listeners regarding the theology and historicity of venerating Mary.

Scott Matson joins us to discuss our previous episode discussing the historicity of communion and also his reflections as a Protestant.

In this episode Zach and Chad are discussing communion from the Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant perspectives. What is it? Is it simply a memorial of Christ's sacrifice or is Christ really present? If so, in what way is he present? Let's look at the scriptures and early church interpretation to answer these questions and more.

In this special Easter episode, Zach and Chad reflect on their experiences and appreciation for the resurrection celebration from the vantage point of their respective traditions. Christ is risen!

Join us in this special episode where we conclude a series discussing why each of us chose our tradition. In this episode, our guest Scott shares about his experiences as a Protestant.

In this episode Chad talks about why he became an Orthodox Christian and how it has impacted his faith.

Welcome to the Ecumenical Dialogue Project. We are a group of friends who met in seminary, and each of us belong to a different Christian tradition. Chad is an Eastern Orthodox Christian, Zach is a Roman Catholic, and Tony is a Protestant. Chad and I transitioned from Protestantism in seminary, and Tony has remained. We will be discussing matters of faith, theology, philosophy, and life. Welcome to our dialogue!

In this episode, Zach discusses what drew him to the Catholic tradition, what challenges were present in the decision, and what his faith means to him.  In our next episode, Chad will discuss what drew him Eastern Orthodoxy, and Tony will discuss why he chooses to remain Protestant.