ReformedCast Video

This week, we have on the program Dr. Michael G. Brown, author of A Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored. Dr. Brown has served as pastor of Christ United Reformed Church in Santee since it began in 2003. He is a graduate of Westminster Seminary California, holding a Master of Divinity degree and an MA in Historical Theology. He has authored and contributed to five books, including Christ and the Condition: The Covenant Theology of Samuel Petto. He has also published numerous essays on historical theology in academic journals, as well as articles in popular magazines such as Modern Reformation, Banner of Truth, and Tabletalk.

This week, we welcome back to the program Ryan McGraw, author of the book Christ?s Glory, Your Good: Salvation Planned, Promised, Accomplished, and Applied. Ryan is Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Conway, SC. Ryan holds a a BA in history from California State University Fullerton, a MDiv and a ThM (in Reformed worship) fromGreenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and is working on a PhD through the University of the Free State (South Africa). He is the recent-past president of the GPTS Alumni Association, and is also the author of the book By Good and Necessary Consequence.

This week, we welcome Dr. Jay Budziszewski, author of the book The Revenge of Conscience: Politics and the Fall of Man. Dr. Budziszewski is professor of government at the University of Texas, Austin, where he has taught since 1981. He specializes in ethics, political philosophy and the interaction of these two fields with religion and theology. Budziszewski has written widely, in both scholarly and popular venues, about a variety of moral and political issues including abortion, marriage, sexuality, capital punishment, and the role of judges in a constitutional republic. His principal area of publication is the theory of natural law. J. Budziszewski received his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1981, and is also author of the books Evangelicals in the Public Square, What We Can?t Not Know: A Guide, and Written on the Heart: The Case for Natural Law.

This week, we welcome back to ReformedCast Dr. James R. White, and we?ll be discussing his new book What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur?an. Dr White is Director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, and is an Elder at the Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. White has authored many books, including Pulpit Crimes: The Criminal Mishandling of God?s Word and The Potter?s Freedom.

We welcome John Samson this week for a continuation of our discussion in November 2012 on his book Twelve What Abouts ? Answering Common Objections Concerning God?s Sovereignty In Election. John serves as the pastor of King?s Church in Phoenix, AZ. John is a graduate of Elim Bible College (now re-named Regents Theological College). His written articles have been included in three new E-Books: The Work of the Trinity in Salvation (The Spirit?s Effectual Application of Christ?s Redemption to All the Father Has Given Him), Intro to Reformed Theology ? A Calvinist Survival Guide, and The Doctrine of Regeneration.

We welcome David Clark on a special Saturday edition of the program, author of You, Your Family and the Internet. David Clark was born and brought up in a missionary family working in France. A Bible believing Christian since the age of 15, he is active in his local Evangelical and Reformed church in England, where he lives after spending a number of years in the USA. He has worked with computer technology for over 30 years, has a degree in Computer Science and Electronics, and carried out Postgraduate research into the uses of Artificial Intelligence in the design of silicon chips. He owns and runs a consultancy company that carries out technology related work for the UK and US governments. He has published a number of technical papers at various conferences, ranging from the use of Artificial Intelligence, to Risk Analysis. He has also served on the boards of Evangelical Times and Evangelical Press, as well as working in publishing in the Russian and Chinese languages.

This week, we welcome back to the broadcast Brian H. Cosby. This time, we will discuss his book ?Rebel?s Rescued: A Student?s Guide to Reformed Theology? Brian is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He serves as Lead Pastor of Wayside Presbyterian Churchon Signal Mountain, TN and teaches historical theology at Metro Atlanta Seminary. He holds degrees from Samford University (B.A.), Beeson Divinity School (M.Div.), and The North American Reformed Seminary (D.Min.). He is also the author of David Brainerd: A Love for the Lost (Trail Blazers), Be Still & Know: Meditations on the Character of God, Trinitarian Theology: A Patristic and Reformed Overview, and Giving Up Gimmicks: Reclaiming Youth Ministry from an Entertainment Culture.

This week we welcome Dr. David Bourgeois, author of the book Ministry in the Digital Age: Strategies and Best Practices for the Post-Website World. Dr. Bourgeois has worked in information systems at Fortune 500 companies in such roles as systems analyst, programmer, project leader, trainer and consultant, and is director of innovation and associate professor of information systems at Crowell School of Business at Biola University. Dr. Bourgeois earned his PhD at Claremont Graduate University.

We welcome back Dr. Joel Beeke to the broadcast, this time to discuss his new book, co-authored with Mr Jones, A Puritan Theology: Doctrine For Life. Dr. Beeke serves asPresident and Professor of Systematic Theology, Church History, and Homiletics. at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, as well as Academic Dean for students from the Heritage Reformed Congregations. He is currently a pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a position he has held for 20 years. He has been in the ministry for 28 years. He is also editor of the Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth, editorial director of Reformation Heritage Books, president of Inheritance Publishers, and vice-president of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society. He has written, co-authored, or edited fifty books and contributed over fifteen hundred articles to Reformed books, journals, periodicals, and encyclopedias. His Ph.D. (1988) from Westminster Theological Seminary is in Reformation and Post-Reformation Theology. He is frequently called upon to lecture at Reformed seminaries and to speak at conferences around the world. He and his wife, Mary, have 3 children: Calvin, Esther, and Lydia.

This week, we will have on the program Dr. Wayne Grudem, author of Politics According to the Bible. Dr. Grudem is Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary after teaching at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School for 20 years. He has served as the President of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, as President of the Evangelical Theological Society (1999), and as a member of the Translation Oversight Committee for the English Standard Version of the Bible. He also served as the General Editor for the ESV Study Bible (Crossway Bibles, 2008). Dr. Grudem holds a PhD from University of Cambridge, an MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a BA from Harvard University.

This week, we welcome Dr. Ryan McIlhenny, author of the book Kingdoms Apart ? Engaging the Two Kingdoms Perspective. Dr. McIlhenney is Associate Professor of History and Humanties at Providence Christian College. Dr. McIlhenney received a B.A. in history from Covenant College, an M.A. in history from California State University, East Bay, and later a Ph.D. in the same subject from the University of California, Irvine.

We welcome to the program Dr. Thomas Nettles, author of James Petigru Boyce: A Southern Baptist Statesman. Dr. Nettles is Professor of Historical Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Nettles earned his B.A. from Mississippi College, and his M.Div. and Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Along with numerous journal articles and scholarly papers, Dr. Nettles is also the author and editor of nine books, including By His Grace and For His Glory, Baptists and the Bible, which he co-authored with L. Russ Bush, and Why I Am a Baptist, co-edited with Russell D. Moore.

We welcome Dr. John Fea to discuss his book Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? A Historical Introduction. Dr. Fea is Associate Professor of American History and Chair of the History Department at Messiah College. He is the author or editor of three books, including The Way of Improvement Leads Home: Philip Vickers Fithian and the Rural Enlightenment in Early America, and his essays and reviews have appeared in a variety of scholarly and popular venues. He blogs daily at The Way of Improvement Leads Home. Dr. Fea earned hi Ph.D. in American History from Stony Brook University, his M.A. in Church History from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and his M.Div., Divinity, from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

This week, we welcome Dr. John Frame, author of the book The Escondido Theology: A Reformed Response to Two Kingdom Theology. Dr. Frame serves as J.D. Trimble Chair of Systematic Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando FL. Dr. Frame earned his A.B. from Princeton University, his B.D. from Westminster Theological Seminary, B.D. his M.A. and M. Phil. from Yale University, and D.D. from Belhaven College. Dr. Frame is also the author of the book No Other God: A Response to Open Theism, The Doctrine of God, The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God, andApologetics to the Glory of God.

We welcome to the broadcast Terry Johnson, author of the book Reformed Worship: Worship that is According to Scripture. Terry is Pastor of Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah, GA, and is also the author of The Case for Traditional Protestantism, and the trilogy, When Grace Comes Home, When Grace Transforms, and When Grace Comes Alive. Pastor Johnson attended Trinity College, Bristol, England (an Anglican theological college), and received his MDiv from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, and his DMin from Erskine Theological Seminary. Pastor Johnson is ordinaned in the Presbyterian Church in America.

We welcome to the broadcast Steve C. Halbrook, author of the book God is Just: A Defense of the Old Testament Civil Laws. Steve C. Halbrook writes for, and manages, Theonomy Resources. He is also a teacher for The New Geneva Christian Leadership Academy (newgeneva.us). He holds an M.A. in Government from Regent University?s Robertson School of Government (2008), with a focus on biblical civil government. Halbrook?s master?s thesis was ?God is Just: A Defense of the Old Testament Civil Laws,? which this book is an expansion of.

We welcome to the broadcast Dr. James E. Adams, author of the book Decisional Regeneration vs. Divine Regeneration. Dr. Adams is Pastor of Cornerstone Church in Mesa, AZ, and holds theological degrees from the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church and Westminster Theological Seminary in California. Dr. Adams has served as a missionary in Latin America and has taught theology there and in the United States. Dr. Adams is also the author of War Psalms of the Prince of Peace, and also serves as a trustee of the denDulk Foundation.

We welcome Dr. Thomas Bergler this week to discuss his book Juvenilization of American Christianity. Dr. Bergler is associate professor of ministry and missions at Huntington University, Huntington, Indiana, and completed his Ph.D. in American Religious History from the University of Notre Dame and his M.A. in Theology and Church History from Wheaton College. He currently serves as senior associate editor of The Journal of Youth Ministry.

We welcome to the broadcast Terry Johnson, author of the book Reformed Worship: Worship that is According to Scripture. Terry is Pastor of Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah, GA, and is also the author of The Case for Traditional Protestantism, and the trilogy, When Grace Comes Home, When Grace Transforms, and When Grace Comes Alive. Pastor Johnson attended Trinity College, Bristol, England (an Anglican theological college), and received his MDiv from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, and his DMin from Erskine Theological Seminary. Pastor Johnson is ordinaned in the Presbyterian Church in America.

We welcome back to the program Dr. T. David Gordon, author of the book Why Johnny Can?t Sing Hymns: How Pop Culture Re-Wrote the Hymnal. Dr. Gordon is Professor of Religion and Greek at Grove City College. Prior to that, Dr. Gordon taught New Testament (primarily Pauline studies) for thirteen years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in S. Hamilton, MA; and for nine years was pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashua, NH. Dr. Gordon is also author of Why Johnny Can?t Preach: The Media Have Shaped the Messengers. Dr. Gordon graduated with a B.L.A. from Roanoke College, a M.A.R. and ThM from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a Ph. D from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia.

We welcome John Samson this week for a discussion on his book Twelve What Abouts ? Answering Common Objections Concerning God?s Sovereignty In Election. John serves as the pastor of King?s Church in Phoenix, AZ. John is a graduate of Elim Bible College (now re-named Regents Theological College). His written articles have been included in three new E-Books: The Work of the Trinity in Salvation (The Spirit?s Effectual Application of Christ?s Redemption to All the Father Has Given Him), Intro to Reformed Theology ? A Calvinist Survival Guide, and The Doctrine of Regeneration.

We welcome to the program Ryan McGraw, author of The Day of Worship: Reassessing the Christian Life In Light of the Sabbath. Ryan is Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Conway, SC. Ryan holds a a BA in history from California State University Fullerton, a MDiv and a ThM (in Reformed worship) from Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and is working on a PhD through the University of the Free State (South Africa). He is the recent-past president of the GPTS Alumni Association, and is also the author of the book By Good and Necessary Consequence.

We wleocme to the program Dr. Michael J. Svigel, author of the book RetroChristianity: Reclaiming the Forgotten Faith. Dr. Dvigel is Assistant Professor at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, TX. He regularly presents papers at the Evangelical Theological Society and has published articles in Bibliotheca Sacraand Trinity Journal. His book titles include Heroes and Heretics: Solving the Modern Mystery of the Ancient Church and Heir of the Forgotten Realm, a work of Christian juvenile fantasy. Many of his written works?from scholarly articles to theological humor?can be found online at www.bible.org or www.svigel.com.

This week on a special Wednesday edition of ReformedCast, we will have on the program Dr. David Garner, author of the book Did God Really Say? Affirming the Truthfulness and Trustworthiness of Scripture. Dr. Garner is Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. Dr. Garner received his BS from University of North Carolina, his ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary, and his PhD from Westminster Theological Seminary.

We welcome back to the program my own Pastor, David Sherwood. This time, we will discuss the role of the church. David Sherwood is Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Providence, RI. David received his B.A. from Duke University and his M.Div from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he is currently pursuing his D.Min.

We welcome, this week, Dr. Duane Litfin. We will be discussing his book ?Word Vs. Deed: Resetting the Scales to a Biblical Balance.? Dr. Litfin served as Wheaton College?s seventh president from 1993-2010. He is also the author of Conceiving the Christian College, Dr. Litfin holds an undergraduate degree in biblical studies and a master?s degree in theology from Philadelphia Biblical University (then Philadelphia College of Bible). His two doctoral degrees are from Purdue University (Ph.D., Communication) and Oxford University (D.Phil., New Testament). He also served the First Evangelical Church as senior pastor. Prior to that, he was an associate professor at the Dallas Theological Seminary. He also taught at Purdue University and Indiana University.

This week, we welcome Dr. John M. Barry, author of Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul. Dr. Barry is also the author of Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Floor of 1927 and How It Changed America, recipient of the Francis Parkman Prize from the Society of American Historians and The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague In History, recipient of the Keck Award from the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Barry is Distinguished Scholar at the Center for Bioenvironmental Research of Tulane and Xavier Universities. Dr. Barry?s web site is www.johnmbarry.com

This week, we welcome Dr. Kelly M. Kapic, author of A Little Book for New Theologians: Why and How to Study Theology. Dr. Kapic earned his Ph.D. in Systematic and Historical Theology from King?s College in the UK, his M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary, and his B.A. from Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL. He is als co-author of God So Loved He Gave: Entering the Movement of Divine Generosity, Communion with the Triune God, and The Devoted Life: An Invitation to the Puritan Classics.

We welcome back to the ReformedCast Dr. Joel Beeke. This time, we will discuss his latest book Living Zealously, a book he co-authored with James La Belle. Dr. Beeke serves asPresident and Professor of Systematic Theology, Church History, and Homiletics. at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, as well as Academic Dean for students from the Heritage Reformed Congregations. He is currently a pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a position he has held for 20 years. He has been in the ministry for 28 years. He is also editor of the Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth, editorial director of Reformation Heritage Books, president of Inheritance Publishers, and vice-president of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society. He has written, co-authored, or edited fifty books and contributed over fifteen hundred articles to Reformed books, journals, periodicals, and encyclopedias. His Ph.D. (1988) from Westminster Theological Seminary is in Reformation and Post-Reformation Theology. He is frequently called upon to lecture at Reformed seminaries and to speak at conferences around the world. He and his wife, Mary, have 3 children: Calvin, Esther, and Lydia.

We welcome this week Dr. Craig Blomberg to the program, author of the book A Case For Historic Premillennialism: An Alternative to ?Left Behind? Theology. Dr. Blomberg is Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary, and completed his PhD in New Testament, specializing in the parables and the writings of Luke-Acts, at Aberdeen University in Scotland. He received an MA from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a BA from Augustana College. Before joining the faculty of Denver Seminary, he taught at Palm Beach Atlantic University and was a research fellow in Cambridge, England with Tyndale House. Dr. Blomberg has authored or edited 15 books, including The Historical Reliability of the Gospels (now revised in a 21st century edition), Interpreting the Parables, Matthew for the New American Commentary series, 1 Corinthians for the NIV Application Commentary series,and Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction and Survey.

We welcome Dr. T. David Gordon this week to discuss his book Why Johnny Can?t Preach: The Media Have Shaped the Messengers. Dr. Gordon is Professor of Religion and Greek at Grove City College. Prior to that, Dr. Gordon taught New Testament (primarily Pauline studies) for thirteen years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in S. Hamilton, MA; and for nine years was pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashua, NH. Dr. Gordon is also author of Why Johnny Can?t Sing Hymns: How Pop Culture Re-Wrote the Hymnal. Dr. Gordon graduated with a B.L.A. from Roanoke College, a M.A.R. and ThM from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a Ph. D from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

We welcome Dr. Hunter Baker to the program, author of the book The End of Secularism. Dr. Baker is Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of Political Science at Union University, and is the co-founder of The City, a journal of Christian thought and is a contributing editor to Salvo. He is also the author of book chapters in the edited volumes Faith and Learning by David Dockery, The Great Books Reader by John Mark Reynolds, and The Baylor Project by Barry Hankins and Donald Schmeltekopf. Dr. Baker holds the bachelor of science in economics and political science from Florida State University, the master of public administration from the University of Georgia, the doctor of jurisprudence from the University of Houston, and the doctor of philosophy in religion, politics, and society from Baylor University. He served as president of the Florida State University chapter of Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship as an undergraduate.

Dr. Gerald M. Bilkes joins us this week as we discuss his book Glory Veiled and Unveiled: A Heart-Searching Look at Christ?s Parables. Dr. Bilkes is Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and completed his Ph.D.from Princeton Theological Seminary. He has written several articles on biblical-theological themes and given addresses at several conferences. His areas of special interest include hermeneutics, the history of interpretation, and conversion in the Bible.

This week, we will have Jeremy Walker on the broadcast, author of The Brokenhearted Evangelist. Jeremy is Pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, West Sussex, UK, and is also co-author (with Rob Ventura, whom we interviewed previously) of A Portrait of Paul.

We welcome Dr. Phil Cary to the program, when we will discuss his book Good News For Anxious Christians: 10 Practical Things You Don?t Have To Do. Dr. Cary is Professor of Philosophy and and Scholar-in-Residence at Templeton Honors College at Eastern University. Professor Cary has also authored three books about Augustine published by Oxford University Press and a commentary on the book of Jonahpublished by Brazos press, most of which are about the life and thought of Saint Augustine. Dr. Cary is currently working on a book about the meaning of Protestant theology. Dr. Cary earned his PhD at Yale University in Philosophy and Religious Studies, his M.A. from Yale University in Philosophy, and his B.A. from Washington University, St. Louis in English Literature and Philosophy.

This week, we welcome Andy Crouch to the broadcast. We?ll discuss his book Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling. From 1998 to 2003, Andy was the editor-in-chief of re:generation quarterly, a magazine for an emerging generation of culturally creative Christians. For ten years he was a campus minister with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Harvard University. He studied classics at Cornell University and received an M.Div. summa cum laude from Boston University School of Theology. He is also a member of the editorial board of Books & Culture, a senior fellow of theInternational Justice Mission?s IJM Institute, and a member of the Board of Advisors for the John Templeton Foundation.

This week, we?ll have a discussion on Charles Hodge with our guest Dr. Andrew Hoffecker, the author of Charles Hodge: The Pride of Princeton. Dr. Hoffecker earned his B.A. from Dickinson College, his M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. from Brown University, and currently serves as Professor of Church History at Reformed Theological Seminary.

We welcome Colin S. Smith to the broadcast on a special Thursday edition of ReformedCast. We will discuss his book Jonah: Navigating a God-Centered Life. Colin is Senior Pastor of the Orchard Evangelical Free Church (previously called the Arlington Heights Evangelical Free Church). He received his Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Master of Philosophy from London Bible College. Colin served as the Senior Pastor of the Enfield Evangelical Free Church in London for 16 years. While in London, he was active in the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches in England, and has served the Fellowship as President. He can be heard daily on the Unlocking the Bible radio broadcast (www.unlockingthebible.org).

This week I welcome the Pastor of the church of which I am a member, David Sherwood, and we will discuss the Christian and their liberty. David Sherwood is Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Providence, RI. David received his B.A. from Duke University and his M.Div from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he is currently pursuing his D.Min.

This week, Dr. Greg Forster and I discuss his book The Joy of Calvinism: Knowing God?s Personal, Unconditional, Irresistible, Unbreakable Love. Greg Forster is the author of five books and numerous print articles. His writing covers theology, economics, political philosophy and education policy. He has a doctorate from Yale University, is a program director at the Kern Family Foundation and also a senior fellow at the Friedman Foundation.

We welcome, this week, Dr. J. Todd Billings, author if the book Union with Christ: Reframing Theology and Ministry for the Church. Dr. Billings is Associate Professor of Reformed Theology at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI. He is also an ordained minister in the Reformed Church in America, he received his M.Div. from Fuller Seminary and his Th.D. from Harvard University. He is also the author of Calvin, Participation, and the Gift: The Activity of Believers in Union With Christ and The Word of God for the People of God: An Entryway to the Theological Interpretation of Scripture. His website is at jtoddbillings.com.

This week, we welcome Dr. George M. Schwab, the author of Right In Their Own Eyes: The Gospel According to Judges. Dr. Schwab is Professor of Old Testament at Erskine Theological Seminary, and earned his B.S. from Drexel University, and his MDiv and PhD from Westminster Theological Seminary. He is also a teaching elder and a trained biblical counselor. Dr. Schwab has written numerous articles in Old Testament studies and is a contributor to the Expositor?s Bible Commentary series.

This week, we welcome a former instructor of mine at New England Baptist Theological Institute, James R. Wilkes. He is author of the book which we will discuss; The Glory Walk: Living On Purpose for the Glory of God. James Wilkes is the former Pastor of New England Baptist Church in West Bridgewater, MA., where he served for many years.

We welcome to the program Jared Moore, author of The Harry Potter Bible Study: Enjoying God Through the Final Four Harry Potter Movies. Jared Moore has served in ministry for 11 years and is currently the pastor of New Salem Baptist Church in Hustonville, KY. He has an M.A.R. in Biblical Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, an M.Div. in Christian Ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is currently completing a Th.M. in Systematic Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

This week, we welcome Jared C. Wilson to the program, the author of Gospel Wakefulness. Jared is Pastor of Middletown Springs Community Church in Middletown Springs, VT, and has websites at gospeldrivenchurch.com and jaredcwilson.com. Jared is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in English. Jared is also the author of Your Jesus is Too Safe: Outgrowing a Drive-Thru, Feel-Good Savior and Abide: Practicing Kingdom Rhythms in a Consumer Culture.

This week, we welcome back to the program Dr. Leland Ryken, author of The ESV and the English Bible Legacy. Dr. Ryken is a professor of English at Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL, and has served as a member of the faculty there for 40 years. He has also served as literary stylist for The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Dr. Ryken is also the author of several books, including ?Realms of Gold: The Classics in Christian Perspective?, ?Translating Truth: The Case for Essentially Literal Bible Translation?, ?The Word of God in English: Criteria for Excellence in Bible Translation?, ?Wordly Saints ? The Puritans as They Really Were?. Dr. Ryken also edited the ?ESV Literary Study Bible?. Dr. Ryken received his PhD from the University of Oregon.

We welcome to the program Dr. Andreas Kostenberger, author of Excellence: The Character of God and the Pursuit of Scholarly Virtue, a book that discusses excellence in life and scholarly pursuits. Dr. Kostenberger is the founder of Biblical Foundations and the author, editor, and translator of over 20 books. He also serves as professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Kostenberger holds doctorates awarded by Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) and the Vienna University of Economics. His publications include the commentary on John in the Baker Exegetical Commentary Series, and God, Marriage, and Family. With Peter O?Brien, he wrote Salvation to the Ends of the Earth, and The Book Study Concordance with Raymond Bouchoc

This week, we welcome Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer to the program. We will discuss his book Remythologizing Theology: Divine Action, Passion, and Authorship. Dr. Vanhoozer is Blanchard Professor of Theology at Wheaton College. He received his B.A. from Westmont College, California, his M.Div. from Westminster Theological Seminary, and Ph.D. from Cambridge University. Dr. Vanhoozer is also author or editor of sixteen books, including The Drama of Doctrine: A Canonical-Linguistic Approach to Christian Theology, named best theology book of 2006 by Christianity Today.

This week, we are pleased to have with us Tullian Tchividjian, author of the book Jesus Plus Nothing Equals Everything. Tullian is the Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and is a visiting professor of theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and a grandson of Billy and Ruth Graham. Tullian is a graduate of Columbia International University and Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL. Tullian is the author of The Kingdom of God: A Primer on the Christian Life , Do I Know God? Finding Certainty in Life?s Most Important Relationship, Unfashionable: Making a Difference in the World by Being Different (Multnomah) and Surprised by Grace: God?s Relentless Pursuit of Rebels. Tullian is also a contributing editor to Leadership Journal. He speaks at conferences throughout the US and his sermons are broadcast daily on the radio program Godward Living.

Dr. Darryl G. Hart is our guest once again, and this time, we will discuss his book Between the Times: The Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Transition, 1945-1990. In it, he explores the history of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church between its founding and contemporary periods. Dr. Hart is Visiting Assistant Professor of History at Hillsdale College. He earned his B.A in film from Temple University, his M.A.R. in Theology/Church History from Westminster Theological Seminary, his M.T.S. in American Religious History from Harvard University, his M.A. in history from Johns Hopkins University, and his Ph.D. in American History from Johns Hopkins University. He blogs regularly at oldlife.org.

This week, we welcome Todd Murphy back to the program to discuss his book Pocket Dictionary for the Study of Biblical Hebrew. Todd is the Lead Pastor of Sacred Journey Church in Providence, RI, a church plant of the Christian Reformed Church and Acts 29 Network. Todd is an accomplished Bible teacher with an BA in Biblical studies and MA in Hebrew Bible studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has also taught biblical studies for the department of Philosophy and Religion at Western Kentucky University. He also plans to write a commentary on the Didache.