Podcasts about Amos Yong

Episode 104 - A Hybrid Future Hope (feat. Amos Yong) How does the Holy Spirit guide us toward a newness in theology and practice of being the church? Reflecting on his immigrant heritage and his continuing development of Pentecostal Theology, Dr. Amos Yong shares about discovering the value of a hybrid approach among a plurality of voices that help us discern what God may be revealing for our place and time, especially in the intersection of Asian and North American experiences. Our friend Paul Lam also joins us as a guest host! Amos Yong - www.fuller.edu/faculty/amos-yong/ The Future Of Evangelical Theology Revelation - Belief: A Theological Commentary on the Bible -------------------------- Please remember to share and subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together! contact.campodcast@gmail.com Music Credits: aKu – The Final Blow © 2024 aKu All Rights Reserved, Used With Permission

Summary: Do you ever wish you knew how other writers come up with ideas, research for essays, or write their books? In this episode, Zen speaks with Alicia Myers, Amos Yong, and Christopher Hoklotubbe about how they approach writing, from generating ideas to organizing research to putting words on the page. Themes: Writing habits, writing style, research habits Additional Resources: • Helen Sword, Stylish Academic Writing • Eric Barreto, Writing Theologically • Paul Silvia, How to Write a Lot • Joseph Bizup and Joseph M. Williams, Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace

Missio Dei - (Acts 16:11-19) - Amos Yong

Missio Dei - (Acts 16:11-19) - Amos Yong

Before the Beginning - Advent 2022 - (John 1:10-13) - Amos Yong

Before the Beginning - Advent 2022 - (John 1:10-13) - Amos Yong

Amos Yong, Professor of Theology and Mission at Fuller Theological Seminary, joins Richard to discuss the future of the Pentecostal movement. In this episode, they discuss the history of pentecostalism, the movement's strengths and weaknesses, and the activity of the Holy Spirit beyond cultural, religious and disciplinary boundaries in a globally interconnected world.To discover more of Amos's work, check out: The Spirit Poured out onto All Flesh, Beyond the Impasse: Toward a Pneumatological Theology of Religions, The Spirit of Creation and Renewing the Church by the Spirit. Also visit his website: https://www.fuller.edu/faculty/amos-yong/

In this episode, the hosts discus Niebuhr's final essay, 'The King's Chapel and the King's Court', which contrasts prophetic religion with power-friendly religion.  The episode concludes with an interview with Dr. Amos Yong.

In this session of the 2022 Integration Symposium, “The Story of Gratitude: From an Ancient Religious Practice to a Modern Global Movement,” Robert Emmons introduces the history of gratitude research and shares about the multifaceted positive outcomes gratitude has on individuals and communities. In response, Amos Yong uses a biblical and theological lens to consider how worship practices can help us experience and nurture gratitude, and Rebecca Baer, drawing parallels from her research on joy, reflects on both distorted and positive forms of gratitude. Robert Emmons is professor emeritus of psychology at University of California, Davis; Amos Yong is dean of the School of Mission and Theology and professor of theology and mission; and Rebecca Baer is a PhD student in the School of Psychology and Marriage & Family Therapy.

Imagine classroom laboratories that move from the presumptive geo-physical context and digitally connect students located across more than fifteen time zones. Imagine hard conversations across mutual registers that nurture the ability to interrogate local, national, and international reality as the cornerstone of theological education. The digital interface created by global networks of online learners is reshaping, reforming, and enlivening theological education.

In most parts of the world and especially where Christianity is flourishing, Pentecostal and charismatic movements predominate. What would it look like for the Western world—beset by the narrative of decline—to participate in this global Spirit-driven movement? (Eerdmans) Dr. Néstor Medina and Rev. Dr. Amos Yong discuss his most recent book, Renewing the Church by the Spirit: Theological Education after Pentecost (Eerdmans, 2020), the second volume of the groundbreaking Theological Education between the Times book series. "I come from a Pentecostal background, and much of my scholarly work has been devoted to exploring a variety of theological themes and topics from my Pentecostal perspective or Pentecostal church, [an] ecclesial set of perspectives,” says Rev. Dr. Yong. "In that respect, this book is part and parcel of that journey as a Pentecostal Christian, as one who's participated in Pentecostal charismatic communities, attempting to think theologically from out of those communities.” This episode of OP Talks is part of the Theological Education between the Times (TEBT) series, an initiative out of HTI member school Emory University Candler School of Theology that "gathers diverse groups of people for critical, theological conversations about the meanings and purposes of theological education. The project begins with a recognition that theological education is between the times, on the way. And it works in the confidence that we do not walk this road alone."

In a conversation moderated by Amos Yong, Warren Brown and Brad Strawn discuss the dynamics of extended cognition in embodied religious experiences, practices, and communities. Warren S. Brown is director of Fuller's Lee Edward Travis Research Institute and professor of Psychology; Brad Strawn is Fuller's chief of spiritual formation and integration and Evelyn and Frank Freed Professor of the Integration of Psychology and Theology; and Amos Yong is Fuller's dean of the School of Mission and Theology.

Welcome to episode twenty-one of New Creation Conversations. In this conversation I'm joined by Dr. Amos Yong. Amos is Professor of Theology and Mission as well as the Dean of the School of Theology and Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. Amos received his undergraduate degree from Bethany College, has Masters degrees from Western Evangelical Seminary and Portland State University, and a PhD from Boston University.Amos is a prolific writer. He has written or edited more than 50 books and 225 scholarly articles. His work in particular on the Holy Spirit has been foundational for contemporary Pentecostal theology, but he has also written extensively on inter-religious dialogue, political theology, and a theology of disability.I got to know Amos 25 years ago when I was at SNU and was invited to come and respond – from my Holiness perspective – on papers being presented at the Society for Pentecostal Studies. If you search his name on Amazon, you will find dozens of his books there. All of his books on the Holy Spirit are incredible. His Theology and Down Syndrome was very formative in my own ministry. The Amos Young Reader surveys his work. And he has a new commentary on Revelation in the Belief series that will be released this fall. I'm really grateful for Amos' hospitality and friendship, and am especially glad that two theological cousins like the Pentecostal and Holiness traditions can (and are) finding places of common mission and connection in these days. I'm really honored to bring you this New Creation Conversation with Dr. Amos Yong.

Interview with Kris Eden, one of our dear friends, and a major helper of the Participatory Defense Hub (along with our friends Bethany and Andrew!) in South Philadelphia. Participatory Defense is a national movement dedicated to helping people who have criminal cases participate in their own defense. The Hubs come up with participatory strategies and resources that help to hold accountable the broken justice system, as people navigate it and present their cases. Jonny and Kris dig in deep on the justice system and how it's set up, Larry Krasner, Derek Chauvin and what would the Hub do, Jesus on the cross forgiving criminals, and other stories from the Hub. Also in this episode, pastor's get deep about Accessibility, Disability, and Theology, and ways of seeing the Bible through the Disability lens. Later, a little Spiritual Show and Tell: Spiritual Direction, a Palestinian cookbook, Dolly Parton, and worshiping from memory //Notes// Bible for Normal People, Episode 165: Stephanie Tait – Disability Theology is for Everyone: https://peteenns.com/episode-165-disability-theology-is-for-everyone/ Accessible Atonement: Disability, Theology, and the Cross of Christ by David McLachlan: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481313674/accessible-atonement/ The Bible and Disability: A Commentary (Studies in Religion, Theology, and Disability) by Sarah J. Melcher (Editor), Mikeal C. Parsons (Editor), Amos Yong (Editor): https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481308533/the-bible-and-disability/ The Disabled God: Toward a Liberatory Theology of Disability by Nancy Eiesland: https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9780687108015/ The Bible, Disability, and the Church: A New Vision of the People of God by Amos Yong: https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/6608/the-bible-disability-and-the-church.aspx Disability and the Way of Jesus: Holistic Healing in the Gospels and the Church by Bethany McKinney Fox: https://www.ivpress.com/disability-and-the-way-of-jesus Spiritual Direction Resources: https://wayofjesus.circleofhope.net/Spiritual-Formation-and-Direction Dolly Parton's America: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/radiolab-presents-dolly-partons-america There Was Jesus by Zach Williams and Dolly Parton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37wV6D49iEY Falastin by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/570405/falastin-by-sami-tamimi-and-tara-wigley-foreword-by-yotam-ottolenghi/ Participatory Defense Hub: https://www.participatorydefense.org South Philly Participatory Defense on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southphillydefensehub And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sphillyparticipatorydefensehub/ | @sphillyparticipatorydefensehub //About this Podcast// Resist and Restore is a podcast by Circle of Hope. We're extending the table of our dialogue! Tune in bi-weekly as the Circle of Hope pastors—Rachel, Ben, Julie, and Jonny—sit down to dialogue about faith, God, Jesus, the spiritual life, and everything in between. Available on Spotify, iTunes/Apple Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. //Contact Us// New website: https://circleofhope.church Email: ResistandRestorePodcast@circleofhope.net IG/TW: @circleofhopenet YouTube: https://youtube.com/circleofhope FB: https://fb.me/CircleofHopePhillyRegion Help keep the show running! Contribute at: https://circleofhope.church/share

On episode twenty-five, I'm talking with Dr. Louise Gosbell, an Australian biblical scholar who specializes in the subject of disabilities. Dr. Gosbell has written numerous articles and projects on how churches can engage with (and include) people with disabilities. We discussed the following: What is a disability? Why does this matter for the Church? What Biblical texts are primarily formative in developing a theology of disability? How do we engage other scholarship on the subject? What about the subject of healing? What does it look like for churches to become more inclusive? About Louise: Dr. Louise Gosbell is the Dean of Students and Lecturer in New Testament at Mary Andrews College in Sydney, Australia. Louise's PhD, which looked at disability in the gospels, was completed at Macquarie University in 2015 and was published in 2017. Louise has a keen interest in the issue of disability and has been involved in various aspects of ministry and academic writing in this area for over 20 years. She has also been in the role of Sydney co-ordinator for CBM's Luke 14 program training churches in disability inclusion for 10 years. Louise has recently completed writing a disability handbook for the Sydney Diocese of the Anglican church which will be launch in April this year which aims to help churches to become more inclusive of people with disabilities and their families. Louise is married to Mark who is a Principal at a special school and they have 3 teenage daughters. Louise is an avid reader in any form – ebooks, audiobooks and real books! Louise is also a slightly fanatical U2 fan and has seen them in concert 24 times. Recommended Resources: "Disability and the Way of Jesus: Holistic Healing in the Gospels and the Church Paperback," by Bethany McKinney Fox (https://amzn.to/3dUrpk6) "Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities: A Guide for Service Providers, Families and Congregations," by Erik Carter (https://amzn.to/3xp3rVS) "The Bible, Disability and the Church: A New Vision for the People of God," by Amos Yong (https://amzn.to/3gN6xgm) "Disability and the Church: A Vision for Disability and Inclusion," by Lamar Hardwick (https://amzn.to/2S0Youx)

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This conversation features Amos Yong. He is the author of a 2019 volume titled, Mission after Pentecost: The Witness of the Spirit from Genesis to Revelation. Yong is based at Fuller Theological Seminary, where he holds the following positions: Chief Academic Officer, Dean of the School Of Theology and the School of Intercultural Studies, and Professor Of Theology and MissionThe author numerous books on pneumatology, disability, missiology, and Pentecostalism, Yong is one of the most influential Pentecostal voices of our time. His publications can be found either at his faculty page or on his Amazon page. Welcome to our newest sponsor, Chavaleh Forgey (encouragementsings@gmail.com) who professionally trains public speakers, actors, and singers on how to use their voices effectively! Contact her at the email above for more information. Thanks to Sara Renner (listen to her interview here!) for allowing us to use "Altogether Beautiful," the title track on her new album, which can be purchased at the following link:https://sararenner.bandcamp.com/Many thanks to our other sponsors:Baker Academic.Chavaleh Forgey (encouragementsings@gmail.com) who professionally trains public speakers, actors, and singers on how to use their voices effectively! Contact her at the email above for more information.Worship ForwardStudio 2 Ceramics. 10% discount code: GOSPELSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/gospelbeautiful)

Hospitality is an ancient Christian practice that holds great potential in multifaith engagement. Amos Yong, Dean of the School of Theology and School of Intercultural Studies at Fuller Seminary, is our guest in this episode. He has written on this topic in his book Hospitality and the Other: Pentecost, Christian Practices, and the Neighbor (Orbis Books, 2008), as well as in the chapter “Hospitality and Religious Others: An Orthopathic Perspective” in the volume A Charitable Orthopathy: Christian Perspectives on Emotions in Multifaith Engagement (Pickwick, 2020). If you find this helpful, please consider supporting this podcast with your Patronage for just a few dollars a month.

Season Two has started! On episode twelve, I have a conversation with Alexander Venter about how followers of Jesus should think about political engagement and allegiance. Hailing from South Africa, Alexander saw first hand how political ideology was ingrained in society and has some helpful thoughts about how the Church can be prophetic in its critique of all sides of the political spectrum. Recommended resources: "Vexed: Ethics Beyond Political Tribes," by James Mumford (https://amzn.to/3sjAQPd)  "Republocrat: Confessions of a Liberal Conservative," by Carl R. Trueman (https://amzn.to/2K9FluD) "In the Days of Caesar: Pentecostalism and Political Theology," by Amos Yong (https://amzn.to/3smjjG0)  About Alexander: Alexander is married to Gill and they have two adult children, Zander and Misha-Joy. The Venter's have lived in intentional Christian community for 23 years, and in 2013 relocated back to Johannesburg in response to a call for Alexander to pastor a Vineyard church called Following Jesus, in North Riding AH, Johannesburg. Alexander's Work: "Doing Church: Building from the Bottom Up" (https://amzn.to/3bCxiSf) "Doing Reconciliation: Racism, Reconciliation and Transformation in the Church and World" (https://amzn.to/2K9DLZJ) "Doing Healing: How to Minister God's Kingdom in the Power of the Spirit" (https://amzn.to/38D1QRV) "Doing Spirituality: The Journey of Character Formation toward Christlikeness" (https://amzn.to/3oCUsvC) "Praying the Psalms Volume One: Learning to Pray: A 12-Week Meditation Program for Individuals and Small Groups" (https://amzn.to/2XCc1jv) https://alexanderventer.com/ https://twitter.com/alexanderventer 

In this episode we discuss how churches can be more inclusive of people with disability and varying ability. John Anthony Dunne talks with Brittany Hurlbert, whose work is in educational and therapeutic settings, working primarily with people who have autism. After explaining what autism is, what its relationship to asperger's is, and some general misconceptions, we discuss some biblical principles for thinking about our differing abilities. Topics addressed include the issues of how we should think about "cures," what ministering with those with disabilities can look like, and what people with disabilities can teach us directly. Throughout the conversation we briefly acknowledge some scholarship from Grant Macaskill and Amos Yong on these topics.

In their lectures delivered at the 2015 Fuller Forum, Walter Brueggemann, renowned author and Old Testament scholar, explored God’s restorative grace and the ways it necessitates and energizes the restored community’s witness, worship, and work of justice; and Amos Yong, Dean of the School of Theology and School of Intercultural Studies, reflected on the Holy Spirit’s work of reconciliation between God and creation, and of bridging the divisions between people and communities. The 2015 Fuller Forum explored the themes of justice, grace, and law and how each shapes our understanding of the church’s relationship with God and the church’s ministry in the world. Joined by Fuller scholars and other guests, renowned Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann, featured as the conference’s keynote speaker. Author of over a hundred books, he is the William Marcellus McPheeters Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary.

“We’re still learning how to live a message of the Gospel that doesn’t favor any one color over another.” - Dr. Amos Yong Dr. Amos Yong is a theologian and professor currently serving as the Dean of the School of Theology and the School of Intercultural Studies at Fuller Seminary. He is also the author of numerous books on Pentecostal theology, race, and ethics, including “Who Is the Holy Spirit? A Walk with the Apostles.” In this interview on the Praise Hands Podcast, Dr. Yong examines crucial contemporary issues through Biblical exegesis and his own background as an Asian American, addressing the following: A Biblical examination of Christ and the Holy Spirit The conflicted racial history of Pentecostalism How Christianity can overcome limitations of Western constructs Each week on the Praise Hands Podcast, join Robby Valderrama and learn from creative, cross-cultural solutionists at the American intersection of church, race, music, and economics. Support the show at http://praisehands.com/donate.

Join us as we interview Amos Yong (professor of Theology and Mission at Fuller Seminary) who seeks to bring Biblical clarity to the person and work of the Spirit, in the academy as well as the Church. In this discussion we ask who is the Spirit? What does the Spirit do? How do we get "filled" with the Spirit and what does that even mean?... This, and all our transcribed interviews, can be found at www.TheLaymensLounge.com

History of Pentecostalism: 1st Wave PentecostalismTonight Dr. Doug Weaver is coming on to initiate our series on the history of pentecostalism and the theological distinctions of the various waves of pentecostalism. Tonight we will be discussing the 1st wave Pentecostalism. 1st Wave pentecostalism, also known as classical pentecostalism, became widespread through the Azusa street revival. For those of you who are not familiar with Dr. Weaver, he has been at Baylor University since 2003 and is a tenured full professor in the Department of Religion. He is a member of the Department's Historical Studies area and his current research and teaching focus on Baptist history and Pentecostalism.____________________________________________________________________________________Help Support The Channelhttps://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GC2Z86XHHG4X6____________________________________________________________________________________History of Pentecostalism PDFhttps://theremnantradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Timeline-of-pentecostalism.pdf____________________________________________________________________________________Recommended Resources Pentecostalism: A Very Short Introduction (Oxfords Very Short Introductions) William K Kay https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HD4U66/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7U9ZDbZ0SV597The Cambridge Companion to PentecostalismEds. Amos Yong, Cecil M. Robeckhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0521188385/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hQ9ZDbRN6GEKQAn Introduction to Pentecostalism: Global Charismatic Christianity (Cambridge Introduction to Religion)Allan Helton Anderson https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZ3V9XA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-S9ZDb4WBF3EA__________________________________________________On Pentecostal History Heaven Below: Early Pentecostals and American CultureGrant Wackerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0674011287/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LN9ZDbWT6QE9RPentecostalism: Origins and Developments WorldwideWalter Hollenwegerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0801046602/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6M9ZDbVKW85H0The vision of the disinherited: the making of American PentecostalismRobert Mapes Andersonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0195025024/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7L9ZDbDG2K1F7Rase and Pentecostalism The Black Roots and White Racism of Early Pentecostalism in the USAIain MacRobert https://www.amazon.com/dp/1349194905/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mJ9ZDbY25B97V__________________________________________________Works by DR. Douglas WeaverBaptists and the Holy Spirit: The Contested History with Holiness-Pentecostal-Charismatic Movements. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1481310062/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_G29ZDbEA10CB0THE HEALER-PROPHET (Three Indispensible Studies of American Evangelicalism) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0865547106/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_h69ZDbG13W7CEExploring Christian Heritage: A Reader in History and Theology (co-editor) https://www.amazon.com/dp/160258415X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_G79ZDb15S9PYF

History of Charismatic Renewal (2nd Wave neo-pentecostalism): With Dr. Roberts LiardonThis week we are discussing the 2nd wave of the spirit in the 20th century. We are discussing the history of the Charismatic renewal. What is the history of these neo-Pentecostals? What distinguishes the charismatics theologically? We have Dr. Roberts Liardon coming on the show this week to educate us on the charismatic renewal. For those who do not know Dr. Roberts Liardon. He is the author of the world-famous book series "God's Generals".  In God's Generals, Roberts has compiled stories and biographies of some of the most powerful ministries to ever ignite the fires of revival, his through research and passion of church history will be catalytic to our conversation.  ____________________________________________________________________________________Help Support The Channelhttps://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GC2Z86XHHG4X6____________________________________________________________________________________History of Pentecostalism PDFhttps://theremnantradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Timeline-of-pentecostalism.pdf____________________________________________________________________________________Recommended Resources Pentecostalism: A Very Short Introduction (Oxfords Very Short Introductions) William K Kay https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HD4U66/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7U9ZDbZ0SV597The Cambridge Companion to PentecostalismEds. Amos Yong, Cecil M. Robeckhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0521188385/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hQ9ZDbRN6GEKQAn Introduction to Pentecostalism: Global Charismatic Christianity (Cambridge Introduction to Religion)Allan Helton Anderson https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZ3V9XA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-S9ZDb4WBF3EA__________________________________________________On Pentecostal History Heaven Below: Early Pentecostals and American CultureGrant Wackerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0674011287/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LN9ZDbWT6QE9RPentecostalism: Origins and Developments WorldwideWalter Hollenwegerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0801046602/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6M9ZDbVKW85H0The vision of the disinherited: the making of American PentecostalismRobert Mapes Andersonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0195025024/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7L9ZDbDG2K1F7Rase and Pentecostalism The Black Roots and White Racism of Early Pentecostalism in the USAIain MacRobert https://www.amazon.com/dp/1349194905/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mJ9ZDbY25B97V__________________________________________________God's Generals: Why They Succeeded and Why Some Failed. Roberts Liardon https://www.amazon.com/dp/0883689448/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6LN2DbPKS12HZKathryn Kuhlman : a spiritual biography of God's miracle working powerRoberts Liardon https://www.amazon.com/dp/0892745622/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tON2DbYXNTZMYThe Century of the Holy Spirit: 100 Years of Pentecostal and Charismatic Renewal, 1901-2001 Eds. Vinson Synanhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B003QMLHEM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wQN2DbDRDJ12NThe new charismatics: The origins, development, and significance of neo-pentecostalismRichard Quebedeaux https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385110073/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_I0N2DbT7BN4FXBaptists and the Holy Spirit: The Contested History with Holiness-Pentecostal-Charismatic Movements C. Douglas Weaverhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1481310062/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_K2N2DbRZPHKVD

This is Us: The Church from Acts to Today - 8 (Acts 8:26-40) - Amos Yong

This is Us: The Church from Acts to Today - 8 (Acts 8:26-40) - Amos Yong

“The divine wind rustles, hovers, and swoops ‘over the face of the waters’, touches the created orders and catches the world up in the divine witness”I sat down with Amos Yong to discuss his new book , Mission after Pentecost: The Witness of the Spirit from Genesis to Revelation. We talk about what underpins his prolific and widespread writings, what is gained from approaching theology with pneumatology in the foreground, his approach to mission as an opening up to others, his commentary on the Gerasene demoniac and what it means for the church to participation in the mission of the Spirit – when that mission is one of deliverance both cosmic and socio-political, and much more.Amos Yong is Dean of the School of Theology and the School of Intercultural Studies and Professor of Theology and Mission at Fuller Theological Seminary. Some of his books include, Spirit of Love: A Trinitarian Theology of Grace, The Bible, Disability and the Church, In the Days of Caesar: Pentecostalism and Political Theology, Hospitality and the Other, Theology and Down Syndrome, Discerning the Spirit(s): A Pentecostal-Charismatic Contribution to Christian Theology of Religions, and Renewing Christian Theology: Systematics for a Global Christianity, with Jonathan A. Anderson. He has also authored 200 (and counting) scholarly articles in a wide range of peer-reviewed journals, edited book collections, and other venues. Dr. Yong is past president of the Society for Pentecostal Studies.Buy the BookFollow the Show: @RinseRepeatPod // Follow me: @liammiller87Music by FyzexMore: loverinserepeat.com

In this episode, host Martin Rodriguez sits down with Amos Yong, director of the Center for Missiological Research (CMR) and professor of theology and mission at Fuller Theological Seminary, to discuss his experiences in missiology and his hopes for its future. Our GuestAmos Yong is the director of the Center for Missiological Research (CMR) and professor of theology and mission at Fuller Theological Seminary. Previously, he taught at Regent University School of Divinity for nine years, serving most recently as J. Rodman Williams Professor of Theology and as dean. Prior to that he was on the faculty at Bethel University in St. Paul, Bethany College of the Assemblies of God, and served as a pastor and worked in Social and Health Services in Vancouver, Washington. Yong's scholarship has been foundational in Pentecostal theology, interacting with both traditional theological traditions and contemporary contextual theologies—dealing with such themes as the theologies of Christian-Buddhist dialogue, of disability, of hospitality, and of the mission of God. He has authored or edited almost four dozen volumes. Among the most recent are The Future of Evangelical Theology: Soundings from the Asian American Diaspora (IVP Academic, 2014); Renewing Christian Theology: Systematics for a Global Christianity, with Jonathan A. Anderson (Baylor University Press, 2014); Interdisciplinary and Religio-Cultural Discourses on a Spirit-Filled World: Loosing the Spirits, coedited with Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen and Kirsteen Kim (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013); Pneumatology and the Christian-Buddhist Dialogue: Does the Spirit Blow through the Middle Way? Studies, Systematic Theology 11 (Brill, 2012); The Cosmic Breath: Spirit and Nature in the Christianity-Buddhism-Science Trialogue, Philosophical Studies in Science & Religion 4 (Brill, 2012); and Spirit of Love: A Trinitarian Theology of Grace (Baylor University Press, 2012). He has also authored 200 (and counting) scholarly articles in a wide range of peer-reviewed journals, edited book collections, and other venues. Dr. Yong is past president of the Society for Pentecostal Studies. Publications MentionedAmos Yong and Barbara Brown Zikmund, eds. Remembering Jamestown: Hard Questions About Christian Mission. Eugene, OR: Pickwick, 2010. Clifton Clarke and Amos Yong, eds. Global Renewal, Religious Pluralism, and the Great Commission: Towards a Renewal Theology of Mission and Interreligious Encounter, Asbury Theological Seminary Series in Christian Revitalization 4. Lexington, KY: Emeth Press, 2011. David J. Bosch. Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission, American Society of Missiology Series 16. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1991. Clark H. Pinnock. Flame of Love: A Theology of the Holy Spirit. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1996. Chandler H. Im and Amos Yong, eds. Global Diasporas and Mission. Regnum Edinburgh Centenary Series 23. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2014. Amos Yong. The Missiological Spirit: Christian Mission Theology in the Third Millennium Global Context. Eugene, OR: Cascade, 2014. Love L. Sechrest, Johnny Ramírez Johnson, and Amos Yong, eds. Can "White" People Be Saved?: Triangulating Race, Theology, and Mission. Missiological Engagements. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2018. Steve Fuller. Humanity 2.0: What it Means to be Human Past, Present and Future. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2011. Amos Yong. Hospitality and the Other: Pentecost, Christian Practices, and the Neighbor. Faith Meets Faith. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2008. Credits Hosted by Martin Rodriguez Produced by Greg McKinzie

Megan Meyers, adjunct professor of global arts and world religions at Fuller Seminary, lectures on the emergence of hip hop in African youth culture, the example of Ibraimo, a Christian rapper in Beira, Mozambique, and how local churches employ music for witness and discipleship. The Fuller Missiology Lectures is an annual conference held by the School of Intercultural Studies. Its 2018 theme, “Global Arts and Witness in Multifaith Contexts,” explored the role of the arts—song, dance, drama, narratives, and visual arts—as a means for cross-cultural understanding and new opportunities for Christian witness in multifaith contexts. The conference was hosted by Roberta R. King, Professor of Communication and Ethnomusicology; William A. Dyrness, Senior Professor of Theology and Culture and Dean Emeritus; and Amos Yong, Professor of Theology and Mission and Director of the Center for Missiological Research. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

Ray Briggs, associate professor of music and assistant director of jazz studies at California State University, Long Beach, responds to Megan Meyers’ lecture “Crate-Digging through Culture: Hip Hop and Mission in Africa.” The Fuller Missiology Lectures is an annual conference held by the School of Intercultural Studies. Its 2018 theme, “Global Arts and Witness in Multifaith Contexts,” explored the role of the arts—song, dance, drama, narratives, and visual arts—as a means for cross-cultural understanding and new opportunities for Christian witness in multifaith contexts. The conference was hosted by Roberta R. King, Professor of Communication and Ethnomusicology; William A. Dyrness, Senior Professor of Theology and Culture and Dean Emeritus; and Amos Yong, Professor of Theology and Mission and Director of the Center for Missiological Research. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio  

Megan Meyers, adjunct professor of global arts and world religions at Fuller Seminary, and Ray Briggs, associate professor of music and assistant director of jazz studies at California State University, Long Beach, reflect on the intersections of Hip Hop and religion in a globalized world. They are interviewed by Roberta King, associate professor of communication and ethnomusicology. The Fuller Missiology Lectures is an annual conference held by the School of Intercultural Studies. Its 2018 theme, “Global Arts and Witness in Multifaith Contexts,” explored the role of the arts—song, dance, drama, narratives, and visual arts—as a means for cross-cultural understanding and new opportunities for Christian witness in multifaith contexts. The conference was hosted by Roberta R. King, Professor of Communication and Ethnomusicology; William A. Dyrness, Senior Professor of Theology and Culture and Dean Emeritus; and Amos Yong, Professor of Theology and Mission and Director of the Center for Missiological Research. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

Michelle Voss Roberts, professor of theology at Emmanuel College, Demi “Day” McCoy, hip hop artist, and Kirsteen Kim, professor of theology and world Christianity, Dalit culture, Hip Hop, and the intersection of hymnody and justice. They are interviewed by William Dyrness, senior professor of theology and culture and dean emeritus of the School of Theology. The Fuller Missiology Lectures is an annual conference held by the School of Intercultural Studies. Its 2018 theme, “Global Arts and Witness in Multifaith Contexts,” explored the role of the arts—song, dance, drama, narratives, and visual arts—as a means for cross-cultural understanding and new opportunities for Christian witness in multifaith contexts. The conference was hosted by Roberta R. King, Professor of Communication and Ethnomusicology; William A. Dyrness, Senior Professor of Theology and Culture and Dean Emeritus; and Amos Yong, Professor of Theology and Mission and Director of the Center for Missiological Research. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

Michelle Voss Roberts, professor of theology at Emmanuel College of Victoria University in the University of Toronto, and Demi “Day” McCoy, hip hop artist and project coordinator at the Anna Julia Cooper Center at Wake Forest University, use Dalit spirituality and the Hindu aesthetic concept of “rasa” to explore the interreligious connections happening through hip hop and a gospel of liberation that is being “redefined by the people.” The Fuller Missiology Lectures is an annual conference held by the School of Intercultural Studies. Its 2018 theme, “Global Arts and Witness in Multifaith Contexts,” explored the role of the arts—song, dance, drama, narratives, and visual arts—as a means for cross-cultural understanding and new opportunities for Christian witness in multifaith contexts. The conference was hosted by Roberta R. King, Professor of Communication and Ethnomusicology; William A. Dyrness, Senior Professor of Theology and Culture and Dean Emeritus; and Amos Yong, Professor of Theology and Mission and Director of the Center for Missiological Research. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

Kirsteen Kim, professor of theology and world Christianity, responds to the lecture “Let the Sacred Be Redefined by the People” by Michelle Voss Roberts, professor of theology at Emmanuel College of Victoria University in the University of Toronto, and Demi “Day” McCoy, hip hop artist and project coordinator at the Anna Julia Cooper Center at Wake Forest University. The Fuller Missiology Lectures is an annual conference held by the School of Intercultural Studies. Its 2018 theme, “Global Arts and Witness in Multifaith Contexts,” explored the role of the arts—song, dance, drama, narratives, and visual arts—as a means for cross-cultural understanding and new opportunities for Christian witness in multifaith contexts. The conference was hosted by Roberta R. King, Professor of Communication and Ethnomusicology; William A. Dyrness, Senior Professor of Theology and Culture and Dean Emeritus; and Amos Yong, Professor of Theology and Mission and Director of the Center for Missiological Research. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

In our inaugural episode, host Martin Rodriguez sits down with Kirsteen Kim, professor of theology and world Christianity at Fuller Theological Seminary, to discuss her experiences in missiology and her hopes for its future. Our Guest Kirsteen Kim (PhD, University of Birmingham) is a professor of theology and world Christianity at Fuller Theological Seminary. Previously, she taught at Leeds Trinity University (2011–2017), Selly Oak Colleges (2001–2006), and the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide (1998–2001). A leader of Christian Unions (InterVarsity Christian Fellowships) at school and university, Dr. Kim began her career as a theological educator in South Korea, where she taught English Bible study and cross-cultural skills. Between 1993 and 1997 she lectured in missiology at Union Biblical Seminary, in Pune, India, as a missionary of the Presbyterian Church of Korea. Along with her academic standing and intercultural experience, Kim brings learning from ecumenical encounters. She is a member of the Lausanne Theology Working Group and was previously vice moderator of the World Council of Churches Commission on World Mission and Evangelism, chairing the drafting group of the mission statement Together Towards Life. She was research coordinator for the Edinburgh 2010 project, drafted its Common Call, and edited the Regnum Edinburgh Centenary Series that emerged from it. At her previous institution, which had a Catholic foundation, she organized a conference and published an edited work on the “New Evangelization” promoted by Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI and Pope Francis's exhortation Evangelii Gaudium: The Joy of the Gospel. In addition to academic forums such as the American Society of Missiology, Societas Oecumenica, and the Tyndale Doctrine Group, Kim has addressed a wide range of mission and church bodies. Kim does theology from the context of world Christianity and for missional purposes. She is the editor of the journal Mission Studies and of the book series Theology and Mission in World Christianity, both published by Brill (Leiden). Her research interests and networks include theology of mission, pneumatology, world Christianity, Korean studies, and development studies. Among her nearly 150 publications, Kim is the author of five monographs. The most recent, A History of Korean Christianity (Cambridge University Press, 2015) and Christianity as a World Religion (2nd ed., Bloomsbury, 2016), were written in collaboration with her husband, Sebastian C. H. Kim, who serves in the School of Theology. Publications Mentioned World Council of Churches Commission on World Mission and Evangelism. "Together towards Life: Mission and Evangelism in Changing Landscapes." https://www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/documents/commissions/mission-and-evangelism/together-towards-life-mission-and-evangelism-in-changing-landscapes. Martin Goldsmith's books. Charles Van Engen. God's Missionary People: Rethinking the Purpose of the Local Church. Eerdmans: Baker Academic, 1991. David J. Bosch. Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission, American Society of Missiology Series 16. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1991. Kirsteen Kim.“Post-Modern Mission: A Paradigm Shift in David Bosch's Theology of Mission?” International Review of Mission 89, no. 353 (2000): 172–79. Kirsteen Kim. The Holy Spirit in the World: A Global Conversation. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2007. Kirsteen Kim, Amos Yong, and Veli-Matti Karkkainen. Interdisciplinary and Religio-Cultural Discourses on a Spirit-Filled World: Loosing the Spirits. New York: Palgrave MacMillan, 2013. Kirsteen Kim. Joining in with the Spirit: Connecting World Church and Local Mission. London: SCM Press, 2012. Credits Hosted by Martin Rodriguez Produced by Greg McKinzie

Joyce Lee, assistant professor of digital media at Marist College, lectures on the growing contemporary art world in China, the complex commercial and political forces that have shaped it, and implications for the Christian church. The Fuller Missiology Lectures is an annual conference held by the School of Intercultural Studies. Its 2018 theme, “Global Arts and Witness in Multifaith Contexts,” explored the role of the arts—song, dance, drama, narratives, and visual arts—as a means for cross-cultural understanding and new opportunities for Christian witness in multifaith contexts. The conference was hosted by Roberta R. King, Professor of Communication and Ethnomusicology; William A. Dyrness, Senior Professor of Theology and Culture and Dean Emeritus; and Amos Yong, Professor of Theology and Mission and Director of the Center for Missiological Research. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

Diane Obenchain, director of Fuller's China Initiative and professor of religion, responds to Joyce Lee's lecture "Wild Wild China: Contemporary Art and Neocolonialism." The Fuller Missiology Lectures is an annual conference held by the School of Intercultural Studies. Its 2018 theme, “Global Arts and Witness in Multifaith Contexts,” explored the role of the arts—song, dance, drama, narratives, and visual arts—as a means for cross-cultural understanding and new opportunities for Christian witness in multifaith contexts. The conference was hosted by Roberta R. King, Professor of Communication and Ethnomusicology; William A. Dyrness, Senior Professor of Theology and Culture and Dean Emeritus; and Amos Yong, Professor of Theology and Mission and Director of the Center for Missiological Research. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

Joyce Lee, assistant professor of digital media at Marist College, and Diane Obenchain, director of Fuller's China Initiative and professor of religion, reflect on developments in contemporary art, self-expression, and religion in China.  =They are interviewed by William Dyrness, senior professor of theology and culture and dean emeritus of the School of Theology. The Fuller Missiology Lectures is an annual conference held by the School of Intercultural Studies. Its 2018 theme, “Global Arts and Witness in Multifaith Contexts,” explored the role of the arts—song, dance, drama, narratives, and visual arts—as a means for cross-cultural understanding and new opportunities for Christian witness in multifaith contexts. The conference was hosted by Roberta R. King, Professor of Communication and Ethnomusicology; William A. Dyrness, Senior Professor of Theology and Culture and Dean Emeritus; and Amos Yong, Professor of Theology and Mission and Director of the Center for Missiological Research. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

James Krabill, senior mission advocate of the Mennonite Mission Network, explores historic approaches of Western missionaries to indigenous art and culture, the emergence of vibrant indigenous faith communities, and how churches today have responded to these complex issues. The Fuller Missiology Lectures is an annual conference held by the School of Intercultural Studies. Its 2018 theme, “Global Arts and Witness in Multifaith Contexts,” explored the role of the arts—song, dance, drama, narratives, and visual arts—as a means for cross-cultural understanding and new opportunities for Christian witness in multifaith contexts. The conference was hosted by Roberta R. King, Professor of Communication and Ethnomusicology; William A. Dyrness, Senior Professor of Theology and Culture and Dean Emeritus; and Amos Yong, Professor of Theology and Mission and Director of the Center for Missiological Research. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

Scott Sunquist, then dean of the School of Intercultural Studies, responds to James Krabill's lecture "Arts and Mission: A Complex Story of Cultural Encounter." The Fuller Missiology Lectures is an annual conference held by the School of Intercultural Studies. Its 2018 theme, “Global Arts and Witness in Multifaith Contexts,” explored the role of the arts—song, dance, drama, narratives, and visual arts—as a means for cross-cultural understanding and new opportunities for Christian witness in multifaith contexts. The conference was hosted by Roberta R. King, Professor of Communication and Ethnomusicology; William A. Dyrness, Senior Professor of Theology and Culture and Dean Emeritus; and Amos Yong, Professor of Theology and Mission and Director of the Center for Missiological Research. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

James Krabill, senior mission advocate of the Mennonite Mission Network, and Scott Sunquist, then dean of the School of Intercultural Studies, reflect on global arts, the difference between imagination and intellect, and more questions from the audiences. They are interviewed by Amos Yong, professor of theology and mission and director of Fuller’s Center for Missiological Research. The Fuller Missiology Lectures is an annual conference held by the School of Intercultural Studies. Its 2018 theme, “Global Arts and Witness in Multifaith Contexts,” explored the role of the arts—song, dance, drama, narratives, and visual arts—as a means for cross-cultural understanding and new opportunities for Christian witness in multifaith contexts. The conference was hosted by Roberta R. King, Professor of Communication and Ethnomusicology; William A. Dyrness, Senior Professor of Theology and Culture and Dean Emeritus; and Amos Yong, Professor of Theology and Mission and Director of the Center for Missiological Research. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

Amos Yong, professor of theology and mission, preaches on Christ’s secrecy that “allows the political ramifications of healing to unfold” and the messianic expectations of Isaiah. This audio is a recording from Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel on February 25, 2015. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

For the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about musical virtuosity. This week’s guest is Dr. Birgitta Johnson, Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology and African American Studies at the University of South Carolina, and the President of the Southeast and Caribbean Chapter of the Society for Ethnomusicology. In this episode, Birgitta discusses being anointed for music ministry. In the African American churches that she’s studied as an ethnomusicologist, musical skill is important but not the be-all-end-all. Musicians should also be called to ministry. Here's the heart of what Birgitta is seeing between virtuosity and being anointed for music ministry: "You have some people who don't know anything about Jesus and who can play really, really well. If you give them enough tracks, or enough recordings, or enough guides—they can play it just like the most anointed musician on the pew. And so, when you start talking about how we identify what is anointing, often I've seen, it really comes down to the larger relationships that happen in music ministry." Musicians often spend the most time together of any group in the church. And people leading music ministry often spend more face-time with lay people than other ministers can. So, Birgitta says, the relationships that a minister of music has with other musicians in the church "reveal where the person's heart is for ministry." You can find Dr. Birgitta Johnson on Facebook, Twitter, and at her University of South Carolina faculty page. Enjoying this podcast episode? Click here to find other Music and the Church episodes, or subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Other episodes in our virtuosity series: Ep. 18: Virtuosity, Amateurism, and Amateurishness in Evangelical Worship Music, with Joshua BusmanEp. 19: Showing Off or Glorifying God? Musical Virtuosity in Fundamentalist Christianity, with Sarah BerezaEp. 20: What IS Virtuosity? Musical Skill and Guitarist Tony Melendez, with David VanderHamm Resources Mentioned in This Episode Worship as a Lifestyle by Judith Christie McAllisterNo Gimmicks: Relevancy, Commitment, and Excellence in Worship Ministry by Leo DavisThe Seed of David: A Worshipper's Guide to Mend the Heart and Discipline the Flesh by Stephen HurdThe Spirit of Praise: Music and Worship in Global Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity, edited by Monique M. Ingalls and Amos Yong. This book includes Birgitta Johnson's chapter "'This Is Not the Warm-Up Act!': How Praise and Worship Reflects Expanding Musical Traditions and Theology in a Bapticostal Charismatic African American Megachurch." Share This Podcast If you enjoy this podcast, please consider sharing it with your friends who love church music. It's the best way for them to find the show!

Can anyone hear God’s voice? What about those who don’t know him? Can non-Christians or those who’ve never been to church hear him speak? And what about those from other religions? On this episode, we’re privileged to have the esteemed Dr Amos Yong on the show to talk about some of these questions. Amos is an eminent theologian, a prolific author and researcher with over 20 titles based around the work of the Holy Spirit. They include a theology of disability, interfaith relationships, global theology - even a theology of Down syndrome. The title on this topic is called: Beyond the Impasse: Toward a Pneumatological Theology of Religions. Amos shares his story of knowing God, and how his most common way of hearing God’s voice is through the Scriptures. We talk about the different ways people use "God-talking" language. His Mum for example, regularly says God speaks to her, but his Dad is more conservative in his use of this language and a lot less likely to attribute his experiences to God. We discuss how the Spirit is working in the lives of those from other faiths, how God is present in the lives of our neighbours and what God may be saying when we learn to love someone else. Subscribe to God Conversations with Tania Harris and never miss an episode!    

Graham Hill & Amos Yong discuss Pentecostalism, the Spirit, & Asian-American Christianity. The GlobalChurch Project, podcast episode 13.Amos Yong is one of the world’s leading Asian Pentecostal scholars. His scholarship has been foundational in Pentecostal theology, interacting with both traditional theological traditions and contemporary contextual theologies.Amos Yong throws himself into a wide variety of topics. These include: Global Pentecostalism, theology and science, theology of mission, political theology, systematic and constructive theology, theology and disability, comparative theology, theology of religions, interfaith encounter/dialogue, and Buddhist-Christian dialogue.Amos Yong has authored or edited over 30 books, and almost 200 scholarly articles. He’s the past president of the Society for Pentecostal Studies.

The secret is out. Find out what professional theologians really think about being theologians. In this episode we: quest for answers to the biggest questions in life; create a just world by being an activist-intellectual; free people from internal, not just external, restraints; help our beliefs make a difference in the world; put the words 'Pentecostal' and 'theologian' together; and bring back the prophetic church. Plus, you'll hear about what it's like to teach at Hogwarts. During Enfolding Theology, Josh Linton, from Philips Theological Seminary, asked Tom Oord, Keith Ward, Adam Clark, Cindy Rigby, Amos Yong, and Barbara Holmes: Why do you do what you do?  You know, why actually be a theologian? Why study and not just act? What is the return on investment for theological education? How will the shape of ministry change in the future? A big thanks to Philips Theological Seminary for sponsoring the podcast! Theological higher education continues to change. What it looks like and how it works constantly evolves but it's not going away. Phillips Seminary in Tulsa, OK has tuned into these changes and has responded with accessible, flexible, and creative programming. And it's why students from all over the nation enroll in their programs. And it's why so many HBC Deacons resonate with who they are and what they're about. I Adam Clark, Associate Professor of Theology at Xavier University, is committed to the idea that theological education in the twenty first century must function as a counter-story. One that equips students to read against the grain of the dominant culture and inspires them to live into the Ignatian dictum of going forth “to set the world on fire.” He currently serves as co-chair of Black Theology Group at the American Academy of Religion, actively publishes in the area of black theology and black religion and participates in social justice groups at Xavier and in the Cincinnati area.  Barbara Holmes is a writer and scholar, who publishes books about the intersection of ethics, spirituality, mysticism, cosmology and African American religious culture. She is the President of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, and the former Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Memphis Theological Seminary. She says, "I have been called to work in diverse settings, where the call to serve also invites the human spirit to engage in radical creativity." In addition to her work with law firms, she has worked with homeless missions, HIV/AIDS ministries, and international ministries in Kenya (the Presbyterian Church of East Africa) and Japan. Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. He is the author or editor of more than twenty books and professor in the American northwest. A gifted speaker, Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, science and religion,  and theologies exploring the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation. See more here. Cindy Rigby joined the faculty of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1995. Dr. Rigby's special area of interest is setting Reformed theologies in conversation with theologies of liberation, particularly feminist theologies. An energetic scholar, Dr. Rigby is the author of more than thirty articles and book chapters and is also working on two additional projects, one focused on the doctrines of “sin and salvation” and the other on developing a systematic theology especially for pastors. Professor Rigby is the co-chair of the Christian Systematic Theology Section of the American Academy of Religion, where she has been an active member since 1993. Keith Ward - from his website: I have been an academic virtually all my working life, teaching philosophy, theology, and religious studies at various times. I am interested in intellectual problems, in arguments and theories, and I largely depend on other people for finding out facts. I am, by nature and conviction, an Idealist philosopher, somebody who believes in the supremacy of Spirit or Mind, and who thinks that the material universe is an expression or creation of a Supreme Mind. I am a Christian, and became a priest of the Church of England in 1972. I think the main task for religious believers today is to ensure that their beliefs are conducive to human flourishing and, so far as is possible, to the flourishing of all sentient beings; to relate ancient religious beliefs to the modern scientific world view; and to see their own faith in a truly global context. Amos Yong came to Fuller Seminary in July 2014 from Regent University School of Divinity, where he taught for nine years, serving most recently as J. Rodman Williams Professor of Theology and dean. Prior to that he was on the faculty at Bethel University in St. Paul, Bethany College of the Assemblies of God, and served as a pastor and worked in Social and Health Services in Vancouver, Washington. Yong's scholarship has been foundational in Pentecostal theology, interacting with both traditional theological traditions and contemporary contextual theologies—dealing with such themes as the theologies of Christian-Buddhist dialogue, of disability, of hospitality, and of the mission of God. Dr. Yong is past president of the Society for Pentecostal Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amos Yong is on the podcast talking about the spirit-filled God. His initial mini-lecture and the ensuing conversation were straight up energizing and sent me a thinking since we ended. I am confident that no matter what part of the theological spectrum you come from, this renewalist perspective on God will get the imagination a pumping! The larger trajectory of this podcast is connected to his one volume systematic theology, Renewing Christian Theology: Systematics for a Global Christianity. We are reading this semester at the Hatchery and it is definitely worth it. Even more exciting is Dr. Amos' presence at the upcoming Enfolding Theology event! You can sign up now to join us in person or LIVE STREAM it online. Amos Yong is the director of the Center for Missiological Research at Fuller Theological Seminary. Previously, he served as the dean of the School of Divinity at Regent University. For more on Dr. Yong check out Tom Oord's excellent post on his legendary status. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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K.K. Yeo and Amos Yong Theology Conference 2011: Global Theology in Evangelical Perspective

K.K. Yeo and Amos Yong Theology Conference 2011: Global Theology in Evangelical Perspective

Amos Yong presents his thoughts regarding an evangelical and trinitarian theology of religions.

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Amos Yong, Professor of Theology and Dean at Regent University School of Divinity, is our guest for the morning and reads from the Acts 28, refering to story when Paul is ashore at Malta. 

Today we are joined by special guest speaker: Dr. Amos Yong, Dean of the School of Divinity, Regent University & J. Rodman Williams Professor of Theology. He will be continuing in our series "Questions God Asks."