Faith Seeking Understanding Podcast

Guest: Dr. Wayne Grudem | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Grudem as they discuss lifelong theological study. Topics of conversation include, 1) Dr. Grudem's personal journey into theological study, 2) 12 books that have had a significant impact on his understanding of the Bible and theology, 3) Encouragement for people looking to begin studying theology, and 4) Theology as a foundation of truth for a deeper relationship with God and a faithful ministry. Dr. Wayne Grudem serves as distinguished professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary. He received his doctorate from the University of Cambridge and served as General Editor of the ESV Study Bible (Crossway, 2008). Dr. Grudem is the author of several books, including Systematic Theology (Zondervan Academic, 2020), and What the Bible Says About How to Know God's Will (Crossway, 2020). As we close this season of our Faith Seeking Understanding podcast, we want to first thank you for being a faithful listener. We sincerely hope you have been encouraged and helped in your understanding of the faith! Stay connected with us! Keep your ears open on this channel for future projects from Phoenix Seminary and connect with us by subscribing to ps.edu/shepherdsandscholars/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Jarvis Williams | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Williams about Paul's vision for the Christian life. Topics of conversation include, 1) Paul's view of the law, 2) How the New Perspective on Paul differs from a traditional understanding of justification, 3) The vertical, horizontal, and cosmic aspects of salvation, 4) What it means to live by the Spirit, and 5) Understanding Romans 7. Dr. Jarvis Williams holds a PhD from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he has taught since 2013. He is the author of several books, including Christ Redeemed ‘Us' From the Curse of the Law: A Jewish Martyrological Reading of Galatians 3:13 (T & T Clark, 2021), Galatians, in the New Covenant Commentary Series (Cascade Books, 2020), Christ Died for Our Sins: Representation and Substitution in Romans and Their Jewish Martyrological Background (Pickwick Publications, 2015), Redemptive Kingdom Diversity: A Biblical Theology of the People of God (Baker Academic, 2021), and The Spirit, Ethics, and Eternal Life: Paul's Vision for the Christian Life in Galatians (IVP Academic, 2023).   Stay connected with us! Keep your ears open on this channel for future projects from Phoenix Seminary and connect with us by subscribing to ps.edu/shepherdsandscholars/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Cornelius “Neal” Plantinga | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Plantinga about sin. Topics of conversation include, 1) How to define sin, 2) Why sin is not directly addressed in churches today, 3) How our sin offends and grieves God, 4) Understanding the difference between degrees of sin, and 5) Resources for further reading on the topic of sin. Dr. Neal Plantinga holds a PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary and served as the president of Calvin Seminary from 2002-2011. Dr. Plantinga is the author of several books, including Engaging God's Word: A Christian Vision of Faith, Learning, and Living (Eerdmans, 2002), Reading for Preaching: The Preacher in Conversation with Storytellers, Biographers, Poets, and Journalists (Eerdmans, 2013), and Not the Way It's Supposed to Be: A Breviary of Sin (Eerdmans, 1996). Stay connected with us! Keep your ears open on this channel for future projects from Phoenix Seminary and connect with us by subscribing to https://ps.edu/shepherdsandscholars/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Jonathan Leeman | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Leeman about Christian engagement in politics. Topics of conversation include, 1) Defining the terms politics and the church, 2) How your worldview affects your view of morality and justice, 3) Steps for thinking through how to engage politically as a Christian, 4) Distinguishing between “straight-line” and “jagged-line” issues, and 5) Resources for thinking through how to engage in politics as a Christian. Dr. Jonathan Leeman is the Editorial Director for 9Marks. He teaches at several seminaries and serves as an elder at Cheverly Baptist Church in Washington D.C. Dr. Leeman is the author of Political Church: The Local Assembly as Embassy of Christ's Rule (IVP Academic, 2016).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. J. Michael Thigpen | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Thigpen about Christian leadership. Topics of conversation include, 1) How the Bible portrays Christian leadership in the examples of Saul, David, and Solomon, 2) How Christian leaders should reflect the character of God, 3) Godly vs. successful leaders, 4) A perspective shift on evaluating your pastor, and 5) Resources for further reading on the topic of Christian leadership. Dr. J. Michael Thigpen is professor of Old Testament at Phoenix Seminary. He previously served as the executive director of the Evangelical Theological Society, as well as an associate professor of Old Testament and Semitics at the Talbot School of Theology. Dr. Thigpen holds a PhD in Judaic, Hebraic, and Cognate Studies from Hebrew Union College.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. David Hogg | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Hogg about revival. Topics of conversation include, 1) How we define the terms revival and awakening, 2) Examples of revival in the Bible, 3) Movements of revival throughout history, 4) The First and Second Great Awakening, and 5) Resources for further reading on revival. Dr. David Hogg serves as vice president of Academic Affairs at Phoenix Seminary, where he also teaches Church History. Dr. Hogg has many years of pastoral and seminary ministry, and holds a PhD in Medieval Theology from St. Mary's School of Divinity at St. Andrews University in Scotland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Michael Allen | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Allen about unity within the church. Topics of conversation include, 1) Defining the words catholic and protestant, 2) Factors to consider as we strive toward a more united church, 3) What we mean by the word retrieval, and why it is important to learn from those who have gone before us, 4) Responding to objections to retrieval, and 5) A case study in theological retrieval. Dr. Michael Allen serves as John Dyer Trimble professor of Systematic Theology and academic dean at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He is the author of Ephesians in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible (Brazos, 2020), Sanctification in the New Studies in Dogmatics series (Zondervan Academic, 2017), and, with Scott Swain, Reformed Catholicity: The Promise of Retrieval for Theology and Biblical Interpretation (Baker Academic, 2015).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Joe Rigney | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Rigney about the differences between men and women, as revealed in nature. Topics of conversation include, 1) How the Bible and nature are not at odds when it comes to understanding gender, 2) Defining "man" and "woman", 3) Gender stereotypes vs. tendencies that serve a larger role in familial relationships, 4) How this understanding of the differences in gender affects pastoral ministry, 5) Resources for further reading on this issue. Dr. Joe Rigney serves as president and associate professor of Theology and Literature at Bethlehem College and Seminary. He is also a pastor at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, and is the author of several books, including The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying HIs Gifts (Crossway, 2014), and Strangely Bright: Can You Love God and Enjoy This World? (Crossway, 2020).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Ayman Ibrahim | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Ibrahim about Islam. Topics of conversation include, 1) A brief history of Islam, 2) The origins of the Quran, 3) How to evaluate similarities and distinctions between Christianity and Islam, 4) Ways to engage in conversation with Muslims, 5) Social, cultural, and theological barriers to sharing the gospel with Muslims, and 6) Resources for further reading on Islam. Dr. Ayman Ibrahim holds a PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary, as well as a PhD from Haifa University. He is professor of Islamic Studies and the director of the Jenkins Center for the Christian Understanding of Islam at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Ibrahim is the author of several books, including A Concise Guide to the Quran: Answering Thirty Critical Questions (Baker Academic, 2020), and A Concise Guide to the Life of Muhammad: Answering Thirty Key Questions (Baker Academic, 2022).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest: Dr. Gavin Ortlund | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Ortlund about his latest book, Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness. Topics of conversation include, 1) Common misconceptions about humility, 2) How Christ models humility for us, 3) Practical tips for developing humility in the Christian life, 4) Three different contexts for humility, and 5) Resources for further reading on  humility. Dr. Gavin Ortlund holds a PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Ojai in Ojai, California, and is the author of several books, including Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage (Crossway, 2020), Retrieving Augustine's Doctrine of Creation: Ancient Wisdom for Current Controversy (IVP Academic, 2020), and Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness (Crossway, 2023).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. McLaughlin about her book, The Secular Creed. Topics of conversation include, 1) The meaning of the word “secular”, 2) The use of creeds to articulate a set of core beliefs, 3) Ways in which the church has used Scripture wrongly, 4) The current issue of transgenderism, and 5) The importance of fighting for the culture with Christian love. Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin holds a PhD in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University, as well as a degree in Theology and Pastoral Studies from Oak Hill College in London. She is the author of several books, including Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion (Crossway, 2019), 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity (Crossway, 2021), and The Secular Creed: Engaging Five Contemporary Claims (The Gospel Coalition, 2021).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Steve Duby | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Duby about the doctrine of God's impassibility. Topics of conversation include, 1) The importance of asking the question, “does God have emotions?” 2) How to understand passages in Scripture where it appears God changes his mind, 3) How the doctrine of impassibility affects our understanding of the person of Christ, 4) How to handle this topic pastorally, and 5) Resources that are helpful in thinking through this issue. Dr. Steve Duby serves as associate professor of Theology at Phoenix Seminary. He holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from the University of St. Andrews, and is the author of several books, including Divine Simplicity: A Dogmatic Account (T&T Clark, 2015), God In Himself: Scripture, Metaphysics, and the Task of Christian Theology (IVP Academic, 2019), and Jesus and the God of Classical Theism (Baker Academic, 2022). He is also currently writing a commentary on Habukkuk as part of the International Theological Commentary series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Tom Schreiner | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Schreiner about the role of the law for Christians today. Topics of conversation include, 1) The purpose of the Old Testament laws in light of God's covenant with his people, 2) How the Old Testament laws reflect the character of God, 3) The third use of the law, and how it instructs us on how to live today, 4) Using the whole Bible when distinguishing between moral and ceremonial laws, and 5) Resources for thinking through issues of Old Testament law. Dr. Tom Schreiner is James Buchanan Harrison professor of New Testament Interpretation and professor of Biblical Theology, as well as associate dean of the School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books, including, as part of the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series, Romans (Baker Academic, 2018), The New American Commentary Volume 37: 1-2 Peter, Jude (Holman Reference 2003), and The Law and Its Fulfillment: A Pauline Theology of Law (Baker Books, 1998).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Trevin Wax | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Wax about his new book, The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith. Topics of conversation include, 1) A definition of orthodoxy, 2) The role of creeds in establishing guardrails for orthodox theology, 3) A definition of heresy, using the categories of orthodoxy, theological error, and heresy, 4) The importance of instilling confidence in the core, fundamental truths of Christianity, and 5) Authors who were influential during the research and writing of this book. Dr. Trevin Wax is vice president of research and resource development at the North American Mission Board. He is a visiting professor at Cedarville University, and previously served as a missionary in Romania. Dr. Wax is the co-founder of The Gospel Project, and is the author of several books, including Gospel-Centered Teaching: Showing Christ in All the Scripture (B&H Books, 2013), The Multi-Directional Leader: Responding Wisely to Challenges from Every Side (The Gospel Coalition, 2021), and The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of the Christian Faith (IVP, 2022).REGISTER FOR SACRED TRUTHS: THE PERSON OF CHRIST: https://sacredtruths.eventsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Jason Thacker | Dr. Arnold interviews Jason Thacker about the influence of technology on Christian discipleship. Topics of conversation include, 1) What we mean when we say we are living in a digital age, 2) How technology is discipling us, 3) Some obstacles that technology presents to Christian discipleship, 4) How technology affects relationships, 5) Advice for those experiencing technology fatigue, and 6) Some resources for further thinking about technology. Jason Thacker serves as chair of research in technology ethics and director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Christian Ethics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his writing has been featured in Christianity Today, USA Today, and The Gospel Coalition. Jason is the editor of The Digital Public Square: Christian Ethics in a Technological Society (B&H Academic, 2023), and has authored several books, including Following Jesus in a Digital Age (B&H Books, 2022), and The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity (Zondervan, 2020).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Jason Dees | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Dees about biblical literacy. Topics of conversation include, 1) The reason Bible knowledge is decreasing today, 2) How to define biblical literacy, 3) The importance of the preaching ministry in a church, 4) The role of catechizing in the church, and what that can look like, 5) A resource for growing in biblical literacy. Dr. Jason Dees is the Senior Pastor of Christ Covenant Church in Atlanta, Georgia. He hold a PhD in Biblical Spirituality from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and has written articles for several publications, including The Gospel Coalition, 9Marks, and Radical.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Stephen Presley | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Presley about cultural engagement in the early church. Topics of conversation include, 1) The early church's response to living in a secular society and what we can learn from their example, 2) The political, cultural, and intellectual challenges experienced by the early church, 3) The call for evangelicals today to make an impact on society through the visible testimony of a transformed life, 4) The unique challenge of Christians losing previously held cultural and political influence, 5) What the goal of cultural engagement should be, 6) Resources in the church fathers for learning how to better engage culturally. Dr. Stephen Presley is associate professor of Church History and Director of Research Doctoral Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds a PhD from the University of St. Andrews, and is the author of The Intertextual Reception of Genesis 1-3 in Iranaeus of Lyons (Brill Academic, 2015). Dr. Presley is currently working on a book on cultural engagement in the church fathers with Eerdmans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. J. Michael Thigpen | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Thigpen about covenants. Topics of conversation include, 1) A definition of covenant, 2) The significance of covenants in understanding the Biblical narrative, 3) What the Old Testament covenants illustrate,  4) The difference between dispensational and covenant theology, 5) Practical implications of God's covenant to us, and 6) Resources for further reading on the topic of covenants. Dr. J. Michael Thigpen is professor of Old Testament at Phoenix Seminary. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Evangelical Theological Society and the associate professor of Old Testament and Semitics at Talbot School of Theology. Dr. Thigpen holds a PhD from Hebrew Union College and is the author of Divine Motive in the Old Testament: A Comprehensive Survey and Analysis (Gorgias Press, 2015).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Kyle DiRoberts | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. DiRoberts about prayer. Topics of conversation include, 1) A definition of prayer, 2) Common barriers/obstacles to prayer, 3) How to use Scripture as a guide for prayer,  4) What it means to pray without ceasing, and 5) Resources for further reading on prayer. Dr. Kyle DiRoberts is Department Chair and associate professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Arizona Christian University. He also serves as adjunct faculty at Phoenix Seminary, and as the Director of the Minister in Residence and Internship programs at Scottsdale Bible Church. Dr. DiRoberts holds a PhD from Dallas Theological Seminary and is the author of The Secret to Prayer: 31 Days to a More Intimate Relationship with God (B&H Books, 2021).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. J. Michael Thigpen | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Thigpen about repentance and forgiveness. Topics of conversation include, 1) The distinction between the corporate blessings and curses in the Mosaic Covenant and individual salvation, 2) The anticipatory, partial, and pedagogical aspects of God's forgiveness in response to repentance, 3) How sin was forgiven in the Old Testament,  4) God's role in our repentance, and 5) Resources for further reading on repentance and forgiveness. Dr. J. Michael Thigpen is professor of Old Testament at Phoenix Seminary. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Evangelical Theological Society and the associate professor of Old Testament and Semitics at Talbot School of Theology. Dr. Thigpen holds a PhD from Hebrew Union College and is the author of Divine Motive in the Old Testament: A Comprehensive Survey and Analysis (Gorgias Press, 2015).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Pastor Adam Bailie | Dr. Arnold interviews Adam Bailie about church planting. Topics of conversation include, 1) Adam's experience with church planting, 2) How to measure success in church planting, 3) How to determine a call to church planting,  4) The church's role in commissioning church planters, and 5) The importance of contextualization in church planting. Adam Bailie serves as the lead pastor of Christ Church in Gilbert, AZ. Before planting Christ Church, he planted and was lead pastor of Grace Church of the Valley in Kingsburg, California. Adam currently serves on the national lead planter team with the North American Mission Board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Guy Prentiss Waters | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Waters about the Sabbath. Topics of conversation include, 1) The beginning of the Sabbath at creation, 2) The significance of the Sabbath commandment, 3) The distinction between laws unique to Israel and moral laws continuing into the New Testament,  4) Why the death penalty was required for violataing the Sabbath, and 5) Why it is important for Christians today to practice the Sabbath. Dr. Guy Prentiss Waters is the James M. Baird, Jr. professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary. He also serves as a teaching elder in the PCA, and is the author of many books, Including The Life and Theology of Paul (Ligonier Ministries, 2018), For the Mouth of the Lord Has Spoken: The Doctrine of Scripture (Mentor, 2020), and, as part of the Short Studies in Biblical Theology series, The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God (Crossway, 2022).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. David Hogg | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Hogg about the Reformation. Topics of conversation include, 1) Some of the circumstances that led to the Reformation, 2) Common misconceptions about Christianity during the Dark Ages, 3) What the Reformers were responding to, specifically,  4) The value of learning from the Reformers' theology, even when we disagree with some of their doctrine, and 5) A brief history of Protestantism. Dr. David Hogg serves as Provost and Vice President of Academic Administration at Phoenix Seminary. He previously taught at Beeson Divinity School and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and has over a decade of pastoral experience in the U.S., Canda, Britain, and the Czech Republic. Dr. Hogg holds a PhD in Medieval Theology from St Andrews University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Will Standridge | Dr. Arnold interviews Will Standridge about youth ministry. Topics of conversation include, 1) What is youth ministry? 2) What is the goal of youth ministry?, 3) How can youth ministry best prepare students for college and adulthood?  4) Why all of Scripture is relevant and important to teach in youth ministry, and 5) Resources for faithful youth ministry Will Standridge serves as the preteen and student pastor at Paramount Baptist Church in Amarillo, Texas. He received a BA from Boyce College and an MDiv from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Will has written numerous blogs and articles on student ministry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Christopher Holmes | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Holmes on the person of the Holy Spirit. Topics of conversation include, 1) The being of the Holy Spirit, 2) The identity of the Holy Spirit, 3) The activity of the Holy Spirit, and 4) Resources for both devotional and technical study on Holy Spirit. Dr. Christopher Holmes is professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Otago in New Zealand. He holds a ThD from the University of Toronto and is ordained as an Anglican priest. Dr. Holmes is the author of several books, including The Lord is Good: Seeking the God of the Psalter (IVP Academic, 2018), A Theology of the Christian Life: Imitating and Participating in God (Baker Academic, 2021), and, as part of the New Studies in Dogmatics series, The Holy Spirit (Zondervan Academic, 2015).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Nathan Tarr | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Tarr on what it means to be united with Christ. Topics of conversation include, 1) What we mean when we use the phrase “in Christ”, 2) Why union with Christ is a foundational to understanding the gospel, 3) How a person becomes united with Christ, 4) The relation of suffering to being in Christ, 5) The corporate aspect of union with Christ, and 6) A resource for further reading on this subject. Dr. Nathan Tarr is associate professor of Pastoral Theology and the Doctor of Ministry program director at Phoenix Seminary. He holds a PhD in Biblical Spirituality from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and previously planted Christ Church in Knoxville, TN, and served as associate pastor of Discipleship and Missions at Christ Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. Find full show notes here: https://ps.edu/what-is-union-with-christ-nathan-tarr/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Donald Whitney | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Whitney about how to be sure of your salvation. Topics of conversation include, 1) How one becomes a Christian, 2) How to respond to those who do not believe assurance is possible, 3) Marks of a being a true believer from 1 John, 4) Presence vs. perfection when it comes to evidence of salvation, 5) Common areas of false assurance, 6) The role of the church in assurance, and 7) Resources for further reading. Dr. Donald Whitney is professor of Biblical Spirituality and associate dean of the School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served for many years in pastoral ministry and founded the Center for Biblical Spirituality. Dr. Whitney has authored several books, including Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life (NavPress, 1997), Praying the Bible (Crossway, 2015), and How Can I Be Sure I'm a Christian?: What the Bible Says About Assurance of Salvation (NavPress, 1994).  Find full show notes here: https://ps.edu/how-can-i-be-sure-im-a-christian-donald-whitney/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Peter Gentry | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Gentry about the Biblical prophets and their role in understanding modern social justice. Topics of conversation include, 1) How to define the terms justice and righteousness in the Old Testament, 2) The role of covenants, and how they affect how we understand the differences between Old Testament Israel and the church today, 3) Errors people make in applying the Old Testament to modern circumstances, 4) Encouragement for pastors teaching on these issues, and 5) Resources for learning more about Biblical social justice. Dr. Peter Gentry is distinguished professor of Old Testament at Phoenix Seminary, having previously served for 22 years at Southern Seminary. Dr Gentry is the author of many books, including Kingdom Through Covenant (Crossway, 2018), and How to Read and Understand the Biblical Prophets (Crossway, 2017). Find full show notes here: https://ps.edu/what-do-the-biblical-prophets-say-about-justice/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Wayne Grudem | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Grudem about how to know God's will. Topics of conversation include, 1) The fact that God wants to be known and has revealed himself to us, 2) 9 factors to consider when seeking God's will for our lives, 3) The role of prayer and wisdom in this process. Dr. Wayne Grudem serves as distinguished professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary. He received his doctorate from the University of Cambridge and served as General Editor of the ESV Study Bible (Crossway, 2008). Dr. Grudem is the author of several books, including Systematic Theology (Zondervan Academic, 2020), and What the Bible Says About How to Know God's Will (Crossway, 2020). Find full show notes here: https://ps.edu/how-do-i-know-gods-will-dr-wayne-grudem/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Ronnie Kurtz | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Kurtz about the doctrine of God's immutability. Topics of conversation include, 1) A definition of Divine immutability, 2) The importance of understanding doctrine in stirring a believer's affections, 3) How history, Scripture, and Christian reasoning have each contributed to understanding God's immutability, 4) How to interpret passages where it appears God changes his mind, 5) How to encourage other Christians with the truth that God never changes, and 6) Resources for further study on this doctrine. Dr. Ronnie Kurtz serves as assistant professor of Theology at Cedarville University. He previously pastored for several years in Kansas City, and taught theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College. Dr. Kurtz is the author of No Shadow of Turning: Divine Immutability and the Economy of Redemption (Mentor, 2022). Find full show notes here: https://ps.edu/does-god-change-dr-ronni-kurtz/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Nathan Tarr | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Tarr about what it means to imitate Christ. Topics of conversation include, 1) How sanctification flows out of our union with Christ, 2) The role of humility as we disciple others and imitate Christ for them, 3) Whether it is appropriate to even talk about imitating Christ and how that fits into the message of the gospel, 4) Evidences of sanctification, 5) The role other Christians play in the process of sanctification, and 6) Additional resources for imitating Christ. Dr. Nathan Tarr holds a PhD in Biblical Spirituality from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as associate professor of Pastoral Theology at Phoenix Seminary. Find full show notes here: https://ps.edu/what-does-it-mean-to-imitate-christ-dr-nathan-tarr/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Chris Newkirk | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Newkirk about how to judge whether a church is healthy or not. Topics of conversation include, 1) Characteristics of a healthy church, 2) How a church can balance evangelism and discipleship, 3) Unhealthy trends in churches today, and 4) Resources for further study on church health. Dr. Chris Newkirk serves as lead pastor of Whitton Avenue Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona and has been involved in vocational ministry for over 15 years. He earned a DMin from Reformed Theological Seminary and helps train students for local church ministry through the Ministry Apprenticeship Alliance program at Phoenix Seminary. Find full show notes here: https://ps.edu/what-is-a-healthy-church-dr-chris-newkirk/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Tyler Wittman | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Wittman about natural theology. Topics of conversation include, 1) The knowability of God, 2) The distinction between general revelation and special revelation, 3) The role of natural theology and special revelation in the book of Romans, 4) The usefulness and limitations of natural theology, and 5) Resources for further reading on this subject. Dr. Tyler Wittman holds a PhD from the University of St. Andrews and serves as assistant professor of Theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He co-authored Biblical Reasoning: Christological and Trinitarian Rules for Exegesis (Baker Academic, 2022), and is the author of God and Creation in the Theology of Thomas Aquinas and Karl Barth (Cambridge University Press, 2019). Find full show notes here: https://ps.edu/what-does-nature-reveal-about-god-dr-tyler-wittman/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Andrew Walker | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Walker about religious liberty. Topics of conversation include, 1) A definition of religious liberty, 2) Where we find support for religious liberty in Scripture, 3) The original intent behind the phrase “separation of church and state”, and 4) What’s at stake for Christians in protecting religious rights for all. Dr. Andrew Walker is associate professor of Christian Ethics at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement and is the author of several books, including Marriage Is: How Marriage Transforms Society and Cultivates Human Flourishing (B & H Books, 2015), God and the Transgender Debate (The Good Book Company, 2017), and Liberty for All: Defending Everyone’s Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Age (Brazos Press, 2021). Find full show notes here: https://ps.edu/why-should-christians-defend-religious-liberty-dr-andrew-walker/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Peter Gurry | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Gurry about the parables of Jesus. Topics of conversation include 1) What is a parable? 2) Why did Jesus choose this method of teaching? 3) How should we interpret parables? 4) How should we apply the parables to our lives? 5) What are some challenging or surprising parables? 6) Resources for understanding the parables. Dr. Peter Gurry (@pjgurry) serves as Assistant Professor of New Testament at Phoenix Seminary. He's also co-director of the Text and Canon Institute, as well as an elder at Whitton Avenue Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Gurry is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Dallas Theological Seminary, and earned a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. He is the author of several books, including Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism (IVP Academic, 2019), and Scribes and Scripture: The Amazing Story of How We Got the Bible (Crossway, 2022). Find full show notes here: https://ps.edu/how-can-we-understand-jesus-parables-dr-peter-gurry/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Peter Gurry | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Gurry about the various translations of the Bible. Topics of conversation include 1) A history of the English Bible, 2) The most popular English translations used today, 3) The translation spectrum from literal to paraphrase, 4) The five questions a translator must answer when deciding how to translate from the original text, and 5) Resources for further study on Bible translation. Dr. Peter Gurry (@pjgurry) serves as Assistant Professor of New Testament at Phoenix Seminary. He's also co-director of the Text and Canon Institute, as well as an elder at Whitton Avenue Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Gurry is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Dallas Theological Seminary, and earned a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. He is the author of several books, including Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism (IVP Academic, 2019), and Scribes and Scripture: The Amazing Story of How We Got the Bible (Crossway, 2022). Find full show notes here: https://ps.edu/why-are-there-so-many-translations-of-the-bible-dr-peter-gurry/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Bobby Jamieson | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Jamieson on how good theology helps us to better read the Bible. Topics of conversation include 1) A description of this circular process: allowing theology to guide our Scriptural interpretation and using Scripture to inform our theology, 2) How rules and principles for interpretation emerge from Scripture itself, 3) A response to the recent emphasis on theological interpretation of Scripture, 4) How a theological concept, such as the Trinity, affects how we understand and interpret Scripture, and 5) Encouragement for pastors to preach expositionally, while also incorporating doctrinal depth. Dr. Bobby Jamieson is an associate pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and is the author of several books, including Sound Doctrine: How a Church Grows in the Love and Holiness of God (Crossway, 2013), The Paradox of Sonship: Christology in the Epistle to the Hebrews (IVP Academic, 2021), and Biblical Reasoning: Christological and Trinitarian Rules for Exegesis (Baker Academic, 2022). Read full show notes here: https://ps.edu/how-does-theology-help-us-read-the-bible-dr-bobby-jamieson/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Kelly Kapic | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Kapic on how to understand the limitations that come with being human. Topics of conversation include 1) How our limitations as humans are not sinful, 2) Why unrealistic expectations cause guilt and anger, 3) The misunderstanding of humility, rest, and identity that leads to resisting dependency, 4) How community helps to balance work and limitation, and 5) Further resources for thinking through this issue. Dr. Kelly Kapic serves as professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College. He is the author of several books, including The God Who Gives: How the Trinity Shapes the Christian Story (Zondervan Academic, 2018), Embodied Hope: A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering (IVP Academic, 2017), and You’re Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God’s Design and Why That’s Good News (Brazos Press, 2022). Find full show notes here https://ps.edu/what-does-it-mean-to-be-human-dr-kelly-kapic/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Kenneth Magnuson | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Magnuson on the foundation for Christian ethics. Topics of conversation include 1) Why it is important for Christians to develop a strong ethical foundation, 2) Various perspectives for framing ethics, such as deontology, consequentialism, virtue ethics, and teleology, 3) Scriptural guidelines for determining a Christian ethic, 4) Why churches aren’t addressing ethical issues today, 5) Recommended resources for further study on Christian ethics. Dr. Kenneth Magnuson serves as professor of Christian Ethics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the executive director of the Evangelical Theological Society, and is the author of several books, including Invitation to Christian Ethics: Moral Reasoning and Contemporary Issues (Kregel Academic, 2020). Find full show notes here https://ps.edu/what-is-the-foundation-for-christian-ethics-dr-kenneth-magnuson/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Jared Kennedy | Dr. Arnold interviews Jared Kennedy about sharing the gospel with children. Topics of conversation include 1) A story from First Clement about a wayward teenager, 2) Rhythms and habits to consider when discipling children, 3) Encouragement for those working in children’s ministry, 4) Encouragement for parents 5) Resources for family discipleship. Jared Kennedy is an editor at The Gospel Coalition and an adjunct instructor at Boyce College. He serves on the Theological Advisory Council for Harbor Network, and is the author of several books, including The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible (New Growth Press, 2017), and Keeping Your Children’s Ministry on Mission: Practical Strategies for Discipling the Next Generation (The Gospel Coalition, 2022). Find full show notes here https://ps.edu/how-do-we-impart-the-gospel-to-our-children-jared-kennedy/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Elliot Clark | Dr. Arnold interviews Elliot Clark on how Christians should think about missions. Topics of conversation include, 1) What is missions? 2) What should our motivation for missions be? 3) How should our desire for doing missions be regulated? 4) How can we avoid imperialism while engaging in missionary work? 5) Encouragement for all Christians to be involved in missions, whether going or staying. Elliot Clark has served as a missionary and church planter in Central Asia, and currently works at Training Leaders International. He is the author of Evangelism as Exiles: Life on Mission as Strangers in our Own Land (The Gospel Coalition, 2019), and Mission Affirmed: Recovering the Missionary Motivation of Paul (The Gospel Coalition, 2022). Find full show notes here https://ps.edu/how-can-we-reach-the-nations-with-the-gospel-elliot-clark/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Tony Reinke | Dr. Arnold interviews Tony Reinke on how Christians should think about and engage with technology. Topics of conversation include, 1) A definition of technology, 2) A proper theology of God’s sovereignty as it relates to the limits of technology, 3) The categories of tech-optimists and tech-pessimists, 4) How Christians can help their children steward technology well, and 5) Resources for thinking through issues of technology. Tony Reinke is a nonprofit journalist who serves as a senior teacher for Desiring God. He is the producer and host of the Ask Dr. John podcast, and is the author of several books, including 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You (Crossway, 2017), Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Digital Age (Crossway, 2019), and God, Technology, and the Christian Life (Crossway, 2022). Find full show notes here: https://ps.edu/how-should-christians-engage-with-technology-tony-reinke/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Rhyne Putman | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Putman on why doctrine divides Christians. Topics of conversation include, 1) Why doctrine is important, 2) Reasons why doctrinal disagreements arise, 3) When doctrinal issues should divide Christians, 4) Some of the issues dividing the church right now, 5) How Christians should approach disagreements over doctrine, while still seeking unity. Dr. Rhyne Putman serves as the associate vice president for Academic Affairs and director of Worldview Formation at Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. He is the author of several books, including In Defense of Doctrine: Evangelicalism, Theology, and Scripture (Fortress Press, 2015), The Method of Christian Theology: A Basic Introduction (B&H Academic, 2021), and When Doctrine Divides the People of God: An Evangelical Approach to Theological Diversity (Crossway, 2020). Find the full show notes here: https://ps.edu/why-does-doctrine-divide-dr-rhyne-putnam/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Mitchell Chase | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Chase on the subject of the resurrection. Topics of conversation include, 1) How Christians should view death, 2) How death and resurrection fit into the storyline of Scripture, 3) How the resurrection of Lazarus is different from the final resurrection that Christians anticipate, 4) Why the physical, bodily resurrection of Jesus is important, 5) Thoughts on how our future bodies will reflect our earthly bodies, and 6) Further resources on the topic of resurrection. Dr. Mitchell Chase serves as the preaching pastor at Kosmosdale Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is an adjunct professor at Boyce College and the author of several books, including Behold Our Sovereign God (Lucid Books, 2012), Hope for All the Earth: Understanding the Story of the Old Testament (10Publishing, 2022), and Resurrection Hope and the Death of Death (Crossway, 2022). Find the full show notes here: https://ps.edu/what-is-the-significance-of-the-resurrection-dr-mitchell-chase/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Steve Tracy | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Tracy on the subject of abuse. Topics of conversation include, 1) Why churches have become havens for abusers, 2) Defining the five categories of abuse (sexual, physical, verbal, spiritual, neglect), 3) The effects of shame and how to heal from it, 4) How Christians can help victims of abuse. Dr. Steve Tracy serves as professor of Theology and Ethics at Phoenix Seminary. He and his wife are co-founders of Mending the Soul Ministries, and have ministered in the United States and around the world, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and Mexico. Dr. Tracy is the author of Mending the Soul: Understanding and Healing Abuse (Zondervan, 2008). You can read the full show notes here: https://ps.edu/what-is-a-christian-response-to-abuse-dr-steve-tracy/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Weima | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Weima on the book of Revelation. Topics of conversation include, 1) The genre of the book of Revelation, 2) The purpose and structure of the book of Revelation, 3) The figurative and symbolic use of numbers in Revelation, 4) The main message to each of the 7 churches and how that message applies to the church today, and 5) Resources for further study on the book of Revelation. Dr. Jeffrey Weimar is professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary. He leads preaching seminars for pastors and church leaders, and has taught as a visiting professor for Phoenix Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry program. Dr. Weima is the author of several books, including 1-2 Thessalonians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series (Baker Academic, 2014), and The Sermons to the Seven Churches of Revelation: A Commentary and Guide (Baker Academic, 2021).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Deepak Reju | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Reju on the subject of counseling. Topics of conversation include, 1) The difference between discipleship and counseling, 2) How the church congregation can engage in counseling one another, 3) When pastors should seek additional counseling support outside of the church, 4) How to think about secular therapy and biblical counseling, 5) Resources for equipping believers to care for and counsel one another. Dr. Deepak Reju is the pastor of biblical counseling and family ministry at Capitol Hill Baptist Church. He serves on the board of directors of the Biblical Counseling Coalition, and is also a trustee for the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation. Dr. Reju is the author of several books, including Great Kings of the Bible (Christian Focus, 2014), The Pastor and Counseling (Crossway, 2015), She’s Got the Wrong Guy (New Growth Press, 2017), and Pornography (P & R Publishing, 2018). Find full show notes here: https://ps.edu/what-is-the-churchs-role-in-counseling-dr-deepak-reju/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Steve Duby | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Duby on the subject of Christology. Topics of conversation include, 1) What are God’s incommunicable attributes? 2) God’s aseity, and why it matters for Christology, 3) The importance of Philippians 2 in understanding Christology, 4) God’s immutability as it relates to the incarnation, 5) The mystery of Jesus’s humanity and divine power, 6) Resources for further reading on Christology. Dr. Steve Duby serves as associate professor of Theology at Phoenix Seminary. He holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from the University of St. Andrews, and is the author of several books, including Divine Simplicity: A Dogmatic Account (T&T Clark, 2015), God In Himself: Scripture, Metaphysics, and the Task of Christian Theology (IVP Academic, 2019), and soon to be released, Jesus and the God of Classical Theism (Baker Academic, 2022). Find the full show notes here: https://ps.edu/what-is-christology-dr-steve-duby/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Mark Dever | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Mark Dever on the subject of baptism. Topics of conversation include, 1) What is baptism? 2) How this practice differs among different denominations, 3) Modes of baptism, 4) Issues of re-baptism, 5) Age considerations for baptism, 6) Resources for a biblical understanding of baptism. Dr. Mark Dever serves as the senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. and is the president of 9Marks Ministries. Dr. Dever earned his PhD in Ecclesiastical History from Cambridge University, and is the author of several books, including What is a Healthy Church? (Crossway, 2007), The Gospel and Personal Evangelism, (Crossway, 2007), and Nine Marks of a Healthy Church (Crossway, 2013). Read full show notes here: https://ps.edu/what-is-baptism-dr-mark-dever/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.