MCS Pentecasts

During a crisis, is there more to preach and teach than comfort? Van Johnson and Peter Neumann provide biblical, theological, pastoral, and even Pentecostal responses to this question. Pt 3 of 3. Interview conducted by Pastor Jonathan Smith of Onechurch in Toronto, Canada. Originally aired through Stackable Church. First published on April 29, 2020.

  During a crisis, is there more to preach and teach than comfort? Van Johnson and Peter Neumann provide biblical, theological, pastoral, and even Pentecostal responses to this question. Pt 2 of 3. Interview conducted by Pastor Jonathan Smith of Onechurch in Toronto, Canada. Originally aired through Stackable Church. First published on April 29, 2020.

During a crisis, is there more to preach and teach than comfort? Van Johnson and Peter Neumann provide biblical, theological, pastoral, and even Pentecostal responses to this question. Pt 1 of 3. Interview conducted by Pastor Jonathan Smith of Onechurch in Toronto, Canada. Originally aired through Stackable Church. First published on April 29, 2020.

The Prosperity Gospel is a large and growing global movement within charismatic Christianity, and a flash-point for debate among Christians. How should we understand this movement? Is it simply an infiltration of greed into the church by unscrupulous charismatic leaders, taking advantage of the poor? Or is that portrayal an oversimplification, missing the redeeming qualities of this movement? Dr. David Reed, Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology at Wycliffe College (Toronto, Canada) surveys the theology of the Prosperity Gospel movement, identifying both its potential weaknesses as well ass strengths. Pt. 2/2. Dr. Reed was a guest lecturer within a course on Pentecostal Theology at Master's Pentecostal Seminary and Tyndale Seminary (Toronto, Canada). Recorded March 13, 2020.

The Prosperity Gospel is a large and growing global movement within charismatic Christianity, and a flash-point for debate among Christians. How should we understand this movement? Is it simply an infiltration of greed into the church by unscrupulous charismatic leaders, taking advantage of the poor? Or is that portrayal an oversimplification, missing the redeeming qualities of this movement? Dr. David Reed, Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology at Wycliffe College (Toronto, Canada) surveys the theology of the Prosperity Gospel movement, identifying both its potential weaknesses as well ass strengths. Pt. 1/2. Dr. Reed was a guest lecturer within a course on Pentecostal Theology at Master's Pentecostal Seminary and Tyndale Seminary (Toronto, Canada). Recorded March 13, 2020.

Dr. Van Johnson interviews his father, the late Robert Johnson, on the significance and practice of prayer in Christian life and Pentecostal spirituality. Interview recorded on August 3, 2014, Bakersfield, California. Part 2/2.

Dr. Van Johnson interviews his father, the late Robert Johnson, on the significance and practice of prayer in Christian life and Pentecostal spirituality. Interview recorded on August 3, 2014, Bakersfield, California. Part 1/2.

What does the New testament have to say about the Holy Spirit? Dr. Van Johnson interviews Dr. Blaine Charette about New Testament pneumatology. Recorded January 9, 2015, Toronto, ON, Canada.

Is there something unique about the way Pentecostals interpret their experience with God? Is an experience with God more authentic if it generates desired results? Dr. Peter Neumann interviews Dr. Randall Holm on his paper presented at the 2014 annual meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, entitled "What Does Boston Have to Do with Los Angeles?: Pentecostals and the Pragmatic Imagination." Recorded live in Springfield, MO, March 9, 2014.

How might a Pentecostal approach the book of Ephesians? Dr. Van Johnson interviews Rev. Luciano Lombardi about his recently published commentary "A New Humanity: A Walk through the Letter of Ephesians." Recorded live in Toronto, Canada, April 25, 2014.

How might a Pentecostal approach the book of Ephesians? Dr. Van Johnson interviews Rev. Luciano Lombardi about his recently published commentary "A New Humanity: A Walk through the Letter of Ephesians." Recorded live in Toronto, Canada, April 25, 2014.

What challenges might classical Pentecostalism face when it comes to the emerging adults within the movement? Dr. Peter Neumann addresses this issue in a presentation at the 2014 annual meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, based on his paper entitled, "Spirit Baptism in Communal Perspective: The Challenge of Traditioning Pentecostal Spirituality among Canadian Emerging Adults." Recorded live in Springfield, MO, March 8, 2014.

What is Oneness Pentecostalism? Dr. David Reed, author of In Jesus' Name: The History and Beliefs of Oneness Pentecostals, addresses this question with a view toward helping Pentecostals and broader evangelicals better understand this movement. In part 2 of this 2-part interview, Dr. Reed discusses the theology of Oneness Pentecostalism, and some practical and pastoral implications for understanding alternative Christian viewpoints. Interview recorded in Springfield, MO, March 9, 2014.

What is Oneness Pentecostalism? Dr. David Reed, author of In Jesus' Name: The History and Beliefs of Oneness Pentecostals, addresses this question with a view toward helping Pentecostals and broader evangelicals better understand this movement. In part 1 of this 2-part interview, Dr. Reed discusses the historical emergence of Oneness Pentecostalism. Interview recorded in Springfield, MO, March 9, 2014.

Part 2 of an interview with Dr. Peter Neumann on his book, Pentecostal Experience: An Ecumenical Encounter. One of the core assumptions of Pentecostalism is a belief in transformative experiences with the Holy Spirit. But how are Pentecostals to understand these encounters with God? Neumann argues a mediated view of experience of God is a better way forward for Pentecostals. Session recorded in Pickering, Ontario, December 19, 2013.

Part 1 of an interview with Dr. Peter Neumann on his book, Pentecostal Experience: An Ecumenical Encounter. One of the core assumptions of Pentecostalism is a belief in transformative experiences with the Holy Spirit. But how are Pentecostals to understand these encounters with God? Neumann argues a mediated view of experience of God is a better way forward for Pentecostals. Session recorded in Pickering, Ontario, December 19, 2013.

Part 2 of the topic: "How Do We Hear from God?" What means does God use to teach and guide us? Christian theology identifies four interrelated resources the Spirit uses to teach believers about God and how we should live. In this episode Dr. Peter Neumann discusses two more of these resources: experience and reason. Session recorded live at Agincourt Pentecostal Church in Toronto, Ontario, September 15, 2013.

Part 1 of the topic: "How Do We Hear from God?" What means does God use to teach and guide us? Christian theology identifies four interrelated resources the Spirit uses to teach believers about God and how we should live. In this episode Dr. Van Johnson discusses two of these resources: Scripture and community. Session recorded live at Agincourt Pentecostal Church in Toronto, Ontario, September 15, 2013.

An interview with Eldon Wright, Director of the Youth Ministry Program at MCS on the subject of intergenerational church ministry. Interview recorded on May 16, 2013 at the Peterborough, Ontario campus.

Part 3 of the topic, "Important Biblical Issues in the Church Today." In this third part Dr. Van Johnson addresses two issues: First, the new perspective on Paul and its impact on the current debate between John Piper and N. T. Wright on justification. Second the advantage for Pentecostal scholars in the new approach to reading the Gospels and Acts. Session recorded live at Royalview Pentecostal Church in London, Ontario, Feb 21, 2013.

Part 2 of the topic, "Important Biblical Issues in the Church Today." New Testament scholars have been suggesting for a while now that we may not be reading the Bible well. Dr. Van Johnson looks at two methods for reading the Bible well: In this second part he addresses reading the Bible as literature. Session recorded live at Royalview Pentecostal Church in London, Ontario, Feb 21, 2013.

Part 1 of the topic, "Important Biblical Issues in the Church Today." New Testament scholars have been suggesting for a while now that we may not be reading the Bible well. Dr. Van Johnson looks at two methods for reading the Bible well: In this first part he addresses reading the Bible as a grand narrative. Session recorded live at Royalview Pentecostal Church in London, Ontario, Feb 21, 2013.

In Part 2 of the topic, "Important Theological Issues in the Church Today," Dr. Peter Neumann addresses topics of practical relevance concerning the church and end times--ecclesiology and eschatology, followed by audience questions. Session recorded live at Royalview Pentecostal Church in London, Ontario, Feb 21, 2013.

In Part 1 of the topic, "Important Theological Issues in the Church Today," Dr. Peter Neumann explores why so many live theological theological issues are facing the church, and addresses topics of practical relevance concerning the gospel and salvation--soteriology. Session recorded live at Royalview Pentecostal Church in London, Ontario, Feb 21, 2013.

What is a Pentecostal church? Dr. Van Johnson answered this question at The Newcomers Class, Agincourt Pentecostal Church, Toronto, Jan 20, 2013. The answer is in two parts: first he located Pentecostals on a global Christian map, and then he described the beliefs and practices of a Pentecostal church by imagining a Pentecostal wheel.