Mount Carmel Ministries

Pastor Culynn joined us as our guest preacher for family camp in 2025. This was a sermon he preached on John 10 for our Sunday worship service.

Pastor Culynn Curtis preached on Hebrews Chapter 11 and 12 following our summer staff drama at our weekend family camp.

Dr. Thorson has published many articles on C.S. Lewis as well as a book called Joy and Poetic Imagination: Understanding C.S. Lewis's “Great War” with Owen Barfield and its significance for Lewis's Conversion and Writings. This weekend we will dive into C.S. Lewis's conversion. What the steps were that led to his conversion to Christ and what his Christian view of the world and human beings was afterward. Stephen has also written the majority of topical articles in The Applied New Testament Commentary and The Applied Old Testament Commentary translated into many languages and circulated around the world. Stephen has also taught Theology in Nepal for over 30 years and also at Bethany Global University and at the Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute. 

Katie Koch joined us as a guest preacher this summer. She preached on John Chapter 10.

This week Magnus Persson will examine his journey from popular preacher where church was a party, to the Lutheran faith and pastor in the Church of Sweden where he relishes the liturgy nourished by its historic roots. Persson relies heavily on Luther's book On the Councils and the Church to answer this question and explain his journey. Magnus is a husband, father, and grandfather. He is an ordained Verbi Divini Minister and works as a pastor for EFS – a missional renewal movement in the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church. He is also the network co-ordinator of Re:formera and the host for its weekly podcast. Magnus published his book Reclaiming the Reformation: Christ for you in Community in 2021 with 1517 Publishing. 

Paul Koch joined us as a guest preacher for the family camp in 2025. This sermon is on Hebrews chapter 11, immediately following our summer staff drama.

Paul Koch joined us as a guest preacher for family camp in 2025. This sermon is preached on Luke 10: 38-42.

Paul Koch joined us as a guest preacher during family camp in 2025. He preached on Luke chapter 10.

Paul Cross joined us as a guest preacher for family camp in 2025. This is part four of his sermon series.

Paul Cross joined us as a guest preacher at Family Camp in 2025. This is part 3 of his sermon series on John 10.

Paul Cross joined us as a guest preacher for family camp in 2025. This is part two of his sermon series.

Paul Cross joined us as our guest preacher for family camp in 2025. He preached on John chapter 10.

Walter Sundberg is a professor emeritus of church history and a dynamic and engaging speaker. We cannot live without money in our society. We cannot live in our society without politics. Money and politics are fundamental realities of our life. It has always been so. The Bible and the Christian tradition speak about money and politics and offer guidance as to their use. We will examine this guidance with a special focus on St. Paul and Martin Luther.

Johan Hinderlie was back at Mount Carmel as a guest preacher this summer! Here is his sermon on Colossians and attachment to Jesus!

Ken Sundet Jones, Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa, loves teaching undergrads. He was born in Heidelberg, which must be why he likes Luther so much. He was shaped by the Sturgis motorcycle rally in his hometown and by summers at his grandparents' cattle ranch. His doctoral dissertation covered 16th-century German evangelical funeral preaching. And he knows how to do knitting and Scandinavian flat-plane woodcarving.

Paul Cross is recently retired from serving as the lead pastor of Atonement Lutheran in Fargo, ND. Paul specializes in Inductive Bible Study, the same method of Bible study practiced by Mount Carmel's founders at the Lutheran Bible Institute. Join us for a week of wonderfully applied Biblical teaching including Paul Cross' token “Dad Jokes of the Day”.

https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care. Gabe studied at Concordia University Wisconsin before going on to get his M.Div at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. In his spare time, Gabe enjoys playing soccer, reading books, listening to punk rock, and cheering on the sinful and disgusting Green Bay Packers. Gabe and his wonderful wife Melissa have three great kids.

https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care. Gabe studied at Concordia University Wisconsin before going on to get his M.Div at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. In his spare time, Gabe enjoys playing soccer, reading books, listening to punk rock, and cheering on the sinful and disgusting Green Bay Packers. Gabe and his wonderful wife Melissa have three great kids.

https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care. Gabe studied at Concordia University Wisconsin before going on to get his M.Div at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. In his spare time, Gabe enjoys playing soccer, reading books, listening to punk rock, and cheering on the sinful and disgusting Green Bay Packers. Gabe and his wonderful wife Melissa have three great kids.

https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care. Gabe studied at Concordia University Wisconsin before going on to get his M.Div at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. In his spare time, Gabe enjoys playing soccer, reading books, listening to punk rock, and cheering on the sinful and disgusting Green Bay Packers. Gabe and his wonderful wife Melissa have three great kids.

https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care. Gabe studied at Concordia University Wisconsin before going on to get his M.Div at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. In his spare time, Gabe enjoys playing soccer, reading books, listening to punk rock, and cheering on the sinful and disgusting Green Bay Packers. Gabe and his wonderful wife Melissa have three great kids.

https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care. Gabe studied at Concordia University Wisconsin before going on to get his M.Div at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. In his spare time, Gabe enjoys playing soccer, reading books, listening to punk rock, and cheering on the sinful and disgusting Green Bay Packers. Gabe and his wonderful wife Melissa have three great kids.

https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care. Gabe studied at Concordia University Wisconsin before going on to get his M.Div at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. In his spare time, Gabe enjoys playing soccer, reading books, listening to punk rock, and cheering on the sinful and disgusting Green Bay Packers. Gabe and his wonderful wife Melissa have three great kids.

https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care. Gabe studied at Concordia University Wisconsin before going on to get his M.Div at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. In his spare time, Gabe enjoys playing soccer, reading books, listening to punk rock, and cheering on the sinful and disgusting Green Bay Packers. Gabe and his wonderful wife Melissa have three great kids.

https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care. Gabe studied at Concordia University Wisconsin before going on to get his M.Div at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. In his spare time, Gabe enjoys playing soccer, reading books, listening to punk rock, and cheering on the sinful and disgusting Green Bay Packers. Gabe and his wonderful wife Melissa have three great kids.

David and Cynthia's theme for the week is ‘Grounded in the Apostles' Creed'. They will explore how we can bring this ancient Church creed into our modern lives. During our time together, they shall look at how our Trinitarian God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit has delivered to us our salvation. Sessions will focus on the Fatherhood of God; what Christ has done for you on the cross and how does the Holy Spirit build us, as believers, into Christian community. There will be opportunity following each session for further discussion. David and Cynthia have been married for thirty three years. They are blessed to have two sons, two daughters-in-law and two adorable grandchildren. They live on the east coast of Northern Ireland, ten miles from Belfast. They served in church ministry for twenty five years, when through a crisis, rediscovered the power of God's grace and forgiveness in Christ. It was while exploring the message of God's grace that their lives intersected with Johan and Sonja Hinderlie. David and Cynthia are privileged to contribute weekly to the Ground Up Grace podcast as ‘The Irish Cast' and they actively serve in their local Presbyterian church. Cynthia enjoys gardening, cooking and walking in the Irish countryside and coastline. She is an online tutor providing support to people with communication and learning needs. David enjoys soccer, Irish history, reading widely, especially Lutheran theology and drinking lots of tea. He is a book dealer and paints and sells model historical figures.

David and Cynthia's theme for the week is ‘Grounded in the Apostles' Creed'. They will explore how we can bring this ancient Church creed into our modern lives. During our time together, they shall look at how our Trinitarian God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit has delivered to us our salvation. Sessions will focus on the Fatherhood of God; what Christ has done for you on the cross and how does the Holy Spirit build us, as believers, into Christian community. There will be opportunity following each session for further discussion. David and Cynthia have been married for thirty three years. They are blessed to have two sons, two daughters-in-law and two adorable grandchildren. They live on the east coast of Northern Ireland, ten miles from Belfast. They served in church ministry for twenty five years, when through a crisis, rediscovered the power of God's grace and forgiveness in Christ. It was while exploring the message of God's grace that their lives intersected with Johan and Sonja Hinderlie. David and Cynthia are privileged to contribute weekly to the Ground Up Grace podcast as ‘The Irish Cast' and they actively serve in their local Presbyterian church. Cynthia enjoys gardening, cooking and walking in the Irish countryside and coastline. She is an online tutor providing support to people with communication and learning needs. David enjoys soccer, Irish history, reading widely, especially Lutheran theology and drinking lots of tea. He is a book dealer and paints and sells model historical figures.

David and Cynthia's theme for the week is ‘Grounded in the Apostles' Creed'. They will explore how we can bring this ancient Church creed into our modern lives. During our time together, they shall look at how our Trinitarian God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit has delivered to us our salvation. Sessions will focus on the Fatherhood of God; what Christ has done for you on the cross and how does the Holy Spirit build us, as believers, into Christian community. There will be opportunity following each session for further discussion. David and Cynthia have been married for thirty three years. They are blessed to have two sons, two daughters-in-law and two adorable grandchildren. They live on the east coast of Northern Ireland, ten miles from Belfast. They served in church ministry for twenty five years, when through a crisis, rediscovered the power of God's grace and forgiveness in Christ. It was while exploring the message of God's grace that their lives intersected with Johan and Sonja Hinderlie. David and Cynthia are privileged to contribute weekly to the Ground Up Grace podcast as ‘The Irish Cast' and they actively serve in their local Presbyterian church. Cynthia enjoys gardening, cooking and walking in the Irish countryside and coastline. She is an online tutor providing support to people with communication and learning needs. David enjoys soccer, Irish history, reading widely, especially Lutheran theology and drinking lots of tea. He is a book dealer and paints and sells model historical figures.

David and Cynthia's theme for the week is ‘Grounded in the Apostles' Creed'. They will explore how we can bring this ancient Church creed into our modern lives. During our time together, they shall look at how our Trinitarian God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit has delivered to us our salvation. Sessions will focus on the Fatherhood of God; what Christ has done for you on the cross and how does the Holy Spirit build us, as believers, into Christian community. There will be opportunity following each session for further discussion. David and Cynthia have been married for thirty three years. They are blessed to have two sons, two daughters-in-law and two adorable grandchildren. They live on the east coast of Northern Ireland, ten miles from Belfast. They served in church ministry for twenty five years, when through a crisis, rediscovered the power of God's grace and forgiveness in Christ. It was while exploring the message of God's grace that their lives intersected with Johan and Sonja Hinderlie. David and Cynthia are privileged to contribute weekly to the Ground Up Grace podcast as ‘The Irish Cast' and they actively serve in their local Presbyterian church. Cynthia enjoys gardening, cooking and walking in the Irish countryside and coastline. She is an online tutor providing support to people with communication and learning needs. David enjoys soccer, Irish history, reading widely, especially Lutheran theology and drinking lots of tea. He is a book dealer and paints and sells model historical figures.

Dr. Dan van Voorhis is the writer and host of The Christian History Almanac, a 1517 Podcast Network show. This 5-7 minute daily podcast is a reflection on the past events from that day that have shaped the church, stories of sinners and saints who have made up the church, as well as a piece of prose or poetry that reminds us that everything is going to be ok. Dr. van Voorhis speaks on a variety of topics in the history of the church, from the early beginnings through the 21st century American evangelical church. Dan has spoken internationally on the impacts of the early church creeds, the Reformation, Christianity in the United States, and issues pertaining to the church and state in America. Dr. Dan van Voorhis, professor, speaker, and author presents around the nation on the topic of why young people are leaving the church. From his work with young people at Universities and colleges and through his various podcasts.

Dr. Dan van Voorhis is the writer and host of The Christian History Almanac, a 1517 Podcast Network show. This 5-7 minute daily podcast is a reflection on the past events from that day that have shaped the church, stories of sinners and saints who have made up the church, as well as a piece of prose or poetry that reminds us that everything is going to be ok. Dr. van Voorhis speaks on a variety of topics in the history of the church, from the early beginnings through the 21st century American evangelical church. Dan has spoken internationally on the impacts of the early church creeds, the Reformation, Christianity in the United States, and issues pertaining to the church and state in America. Dr. Dan van Voorhis, professor, speaker, and author presents around the nation on the topic of why young people are leaving the church. From his work with young people at Universities and colleges and through his various podcasts.

Dr. Dan van Voorhis is the writer and host of The Christian History Almanac, a 1517 Podcast Network show. This 5-7 minute daily podcast is a reflection on the past events from that day that have shaped the church, stories of sinners and saints who have made up the church, as well as a piece of prose or poetry that reminds us that everything is going to be ok. Dr. van Voorhis speaks on a variety of topics in the history of the church, from the early beginnings through the 21st century American evangelical church. Dan has spoken internationally on the impacts of the early church creeds, the Reformation, Christianity in the United States, and issues pertaining to the church and state in America. Dr. Dan van Voorhis, professor, speaker, and author presents around the nation on the topic of why young people are leaving the church. From his work with young people at Universities and colleges and through his various podcasts.

Dr. Dan van Voorhis is the writer and host of The Christian History Almanac, a 1517 Podcast Network show. This 5-7 minute daily podcast is a reflection on the past events from that day that have shaped the church, stories of sinners and saints who have made up the church, as well as a piece of prose or poetry that reminds us that everything is going to be ok. Dr. van Voorhis speaks on a variety of topics in the history of the church, from the early beginnings through the 21st century American evangelical church. Dan has spoken internationally on the impacts of the early church creeds, the Reformation, Christianity in the United States, and issues pertaining to the church and state in America. Dr. Dan van Voorhis, professor, speaker, and author presents around the nation on the topic of why young people are leaving the church. From his work with young people at Universities and colleges and through his various podcasts.

Dr. Dan van Voorhis is the writer and host of The Christian History Almanac, a 1517 Podcast Network show. This 5-7 minute daily podcast is a reflection on the past events from that day that have shaped the church, stories of sinners and saints who have made up the church, as well as a piece of prose or poetry that reminds us that everything is going to be ok. Dr. van Voorhis speaks on a variety of topics in the history of the church, from the early beginnings through the 21st century American evangelical church. Dan has spoken internationally on the impacts of the early church creeds, the Reformation, Christianity in the United States, and issues pertaining to the church and state in America. Dr. Dan van Voorhis, professor, speaker, and author presents around the nation on the topic of why young people are leaving the church. From his work with young people at Universities and colleges and through his various podcasts.

Dr. Dan van Voorhis is the writer and host of The Christian History Almanac, a 1517 Podcast Network show. This 5-7 minute daily podcast is a reflection on the past events from that day that have shaped the church, stories of sinners and saints who have made up the church, as well as a piece of prose or poetry that reminds us that everything is going to be ok. Dr. van Voorhis speaks on a variety of topics in the history of the church, from the early beginnings through the 21st century American evangelical church. Dan has spoken internationally on the impacts of the early church creeds, the Reformation, Christianity in the United States, and issues pertaining to the church and state in America. Dr. Dan van Voorhis, professor, speaker, and author presents around the nation on the topic of why young people are leaving the church. From his work with young people at Universities and colleges and through his various podcasts.

Dr. Dan van Voorhis is the writer and host of The Christian History Almanac, a 1517 Podcast Network show. This 5-7 minute daily podcast is a reflection on the past events from that day that have shaped the church, stories of sinners and saints who have made up the church, as well as a piece of prose or poetry that reminds us that everything is going to be ok. Dr. van Voorhis speaks on a variety of topics in the history of the church, from the early beginnings through the 21st-century American evangelical church. Dan has spoken internationally on the impacts of the early church creeds, the Reformation, Christianity in the United States, and issues pertaining to the church and state in America. Dr. Dan van Voorhis, professor, speaker, and author presents around the nation on the topic of why young people are leaving the church. From his work with young people at Universities and colleges and through his various podcasts.

Dr. Dan van Voorhis is the writer and host of The Christian History Almanac, a 1517 Podcast Network show. This 5-7 minute daily podcast is a reflection on the past events from that day that have shaped the church, stories of sinners and saints who have made up the church, as well as a piece of prose or poetry that reminds us that everything is going to be ok. Dr. van Voorhis speaks on a variety of topics in the history of the church, from the early beginnings through the 21st century American evangelical church. Dan has spoken internationally on the impacts of the early church creeds, the Reformation, Christianity in the United States, and issues pertaining to the church and state in America. Dr. Dan van Voorhis, professor, speaker, and author presents around the nation on the topic of why young people are leaving the church. From his work with young people at Universities and colleges and through his various podcasts.

Dr. Dan van Voorhis is the writer and host of The Christian History Almanac, a 1517 Podcast Network show. This 5-7 minute daily podcast is a reflection on the past events from that day that have shaped the church, stories of sinners and saints who have made up the church, as well as a piece of prose or poetry that reminds us that everything is going to be ok. Dr. van Voorhis speaks on a variety of topics in the history of the church, from the early beginnings through the 21st century American evangelical church. Dan has spoken internationally on the impacts of the early church creeds, the Reformation, Christianity in the United States, and issues pertaining to the church and state in America. Dr. Dan van Voorhis, professor, speaker, and author presents around the nation on the topic of why young people are leaving the church. From his work with young people at Universities and colleges and through his various podcasts.

DJ believes that God has a Word for you, no matter where you come from, what you have done, or who you think you are. Through this Word, God is busy transforming sinners into saints who live by faith alone in Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is running wild, creating faith through the Word; and he is coming for you! DJ is a pastor at Atonement Lutheran Church in Fargo, ND.

DJ believes that God has a Word for you, no matter where you come from, what you have done, or who you think you are. Through this Word, God is busy transforming sinners into saints who live by faith alone in Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is running wild, creating faith through the Word; and he is coming for you! DJ is a pastor at Atonement Lutheran Church in Fargo, ND.

In April 2013, Culynn was called to serve Holy Cross Lutheran Church as Lead Pastor and began his new role in June 2013. Pastor Culynn grew up in Mitchell, SD, home of the world's only Corn Palace. He graduated from Luther College, Decorah, IA in 2006, where he studied religion and music. Upon graduation, he moved to the Twin Cities and began his studies at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, MN. He graduated in May 2014 and was ordained in June 2014. Pastor Culynn, his wife, Meg, son Oliver, and daughter Margo, live in Montrose, MN. In his free time, Pastor Culynn enjoys being a dad, cooking, baking, reading, and making music. Culynn joined us for family camp in June of 2022.

In April 2013, Culynn was called to serve Holy Cross Lutheran Church as Lead Pastor and began his new role in June 2013. Pastor Culynn grew up in Mitchell, SD, home of the world's only Corn Palace. He graduated from Luther College, Decorah, IA in 2006, where he studied religion and music. Upon graduation, he moved to the Twin Cities and began his studies at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, MN. He graduated in May 2014 and was ordained in June 2014. Pastor Culynn, his wife, Meg, son Oliver, and daughter Margo, live in Montrose, MN. In his free time, Pastor Culynn enjoys being a dad, cooking, baking, reading, and making music. Culynn joined us for family camp in June of 2022.

Chad Bird is Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament theology and Hebrew. Chad is the author of several books, including Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul, Your God Is Too Glorious: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places, Upside-Down Spirituality: The 9 Essential Failures of a Faithful Life, and most recently, Unveiling Mercy: 365 Daily Devotions Based on Insights from the Old Testament Hebrew. He also co-hosts the popular podcasts: “40 Minutes in the Old Testament” and “Hidden Streams.”

Chad Bird is Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament theology and Hebrew. Chad is the author of several books, including Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul, Your God Is Too Glorious: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places, Upside-Down Spirituality: The 9 Essential Failures of a Faithful Life, and most recently, Unveiling Mercy: 365 Daily Devotions Based on Insights from the Old Testament Hebrew. He also co-hosts the popular podcasts: “40 Minutes in the Old Testament” and “Hidden Streams.”

Chad Bird is Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament theology and Hebrew. Chad is the author of several books, including Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul, Your God Is Too Glorious: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places, Upside-Down Spirituality: The 9 Essential Failures of a Faithful Life, and most recently, Unveiling Mercy: 365 Daily Devotions Based on Insights from the Old Testament Hebrew. He also co-hosts the popular podcasts: “40 Minutes in the Old Testament” and “Hidden Streams.”

Chad Bird is Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament theology and Hebrew. Chad is the author of several books, including Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul, Your God Is Too Glorious: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places, Upside-Down Spirituality: The 9 Essential Failures of a Faithful Life, and most recently, Unveiling Mercy: 365 Daily Devotions Based on Insights from the Old Testament Hebrew. He also co-hosts the popular podcasts: “40 Minutes in the Old Testament” and “Hidden Streams.”

Chad Bird is Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament theology and Hebrew. Chad is the author of several books, including Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul, Your God Is Too Glorious: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places, Upside-Down Spirituality: The 9 Essential Failures of a Faithful Life, and most recently, Unveiling Mercy: 365 Daily Devotions Based on Insights from the Old Testament Hebrew. He also co-hosts the popular podcasts: “40 Minutes in the Old Testament” and “Hidden Streams.”

Chad Bird is Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament theology and Hebrew. Chad is the author of several books, including Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul, Your God Is Too Glorious: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places, Upside-Down Spirituality: The 9 Essential Failures of a Faithful Life, and most recently, Unveiling Mercy: 365 Daily Devotions Based on Insights from the Old Testament Hebrew. He also co-hosts the popular podcasts: “40 Minutes in the Old Testament” and “Hidden Streams.”

Chad Bird is Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament theology and Hebrew. Chad is the author of several books, including Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul, Your God Is Too Glorious: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places, Upside-Down Spirituality: The 9 Essential Failures of a Faithful Life, and most recently, Unveiling Mercy: 365 Daily Devotions Based on Insights from the Old Testament Hebrew. He also co-hosts the popular podcasts: “40 Minutes in the Old Testament” and “Hidden Streams.”

Chad Bird is Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament theology and Hebrew. Chad is the author of several books, including Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul, Your God Is Too Glorious: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places, Upside-Down Spirituality: The 9 Essential Failures of a Faithful Life, and most recently, Unveiling Mercy: 365 Daily Devotions Based on Insights from the Old Testament Hebrew. He also co-hosts the popular podcasts: “40 Minutes in the Old Testament” and “Hidden Streams.”

Chad Bird is Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament theology and Hebrew. Chad is the author of several books, including Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul, Your God Is Too Glorious: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places, Upside-Down Spirituality: The 9 Essential Failures of a Faithful Life, and most recently, Unveiling Mercy: 365 Daily Devotions Based on Insights from the Old Testament Hebrew. He also co-hosts the popular podcasts: “40 Minutes in the Old Testament” and “Hidden Streams.”