Podcasts about baptist theological seminary

This episode will be the first in a series that explores how the Church and the Christian faith is doing globally. In each episode I will have a guest from a different country or area to talk about the Christian experience and the Church's challenges in the place of my guest. My guest for this episode is Dr. Bennett Uche Enyioha. Dr. Enyioha is an experienced Baptist pastor, author, educator, and leader. He is an Associate Professor, having taught at various theological seminaries and colleges in Nigeria. For ten years he was the president of the Baptist Theological Seminary in Kaduna, Nigeria. He has served in leadership positions both in the Nigerian Baptist Convention and the Baptist World Alliance. Since his retirement, Dr. Enyioha has worked to establish the B. U. Enyioha Foundation for the purpose of assisting gifted students that need resources to make possible their education, helping hospital patients with their hospital expenses, and establishing a lectureship that will be a resource for educating the people and churches of Nigeria. For enquiries about the Foundation, its work, and how to contribute and donate to the foundation, contact Dr. Enyioha at either: buenyioha@yahoo.com buenyioha@gmail.com The intro and outro music for this episode is from a clip of a song called 'Father Let Your Kingdom Come' which is found on The Porter's Gate Worship Project Work Songs album and is used by permission by The Porter's Gate Worship Project.

Guest: O.S. HawkinsOrganization: Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryPosition: ChancellorOrganization: GuideStone Financial ResourcesPosition: President EmeritusTopic: the book, The Spirit Code: 40 Truths About the Holy Spirit That Every Believer Should Know Website: oshawkins.com

Guest: O.S. HawkinsOrganization: Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryPosition: ChancellorOrganization: GuideStone Financial ResourcesPosition: President EmeritusTopic: the book, The Spirit Code: 40 Truths About the Holy Spirit That Every Believer Should Know Website: oshawkins.com

What up, Beasts? Welcome back to the show. Today I am hanging out with Jonna Rachele Garvin. Jonna is an ordained Baptist minister and a board-certified chaplain with The Association of Professional Chaplains.  She has experience as a healthcare chaplain, serving in both hospital and hospice settings, a therapist, and a pastoral counselor.   She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology from Michigan State University, her Master of Science in Patient Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University, her Master of Divinity from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, and her PhD in Neumann University's Pastoral Counseling program.  Jonna's interests include spirituality, supporting individuals through bereavement, and finding meaningful ways to enhance personal and professional resilience through identifying inner resources and wisdom.   In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Jonna to hear her deeply personal journey into chaplaincy. She shared how the loss of her aunt inspired her path and her passion for helping others navigate life's toughest moments. We talked about the importance of trusting yourself and embracing growth at every stage of life. Together, we explored how generational perspectives shape our views on age, life transitions, and self-discovery. Jonna's insights about anchor people and practices were so meaningful, reminding me how vital it is to have those grounding forces during life's big shifts. We also dove into the ever-present challenge of balancing work and personal life, especially in this always-connected world. Jonna and I reflected on the pressures of "hustle culture" and why prioritizing rest, creativity, and self-care is crucial. We laughed about the different ways we approach transitions in our twenties versus our forties—how we lean on external support when we're younger and rely more on our inner wisdom as we grow. To wrap up, Jonna read Rumi's The Guest House, a beautiful reminder to welcome every experience, even the hard ones, as part of our growth. It left me feeling inspired and reflective—I think it will do the same for you. As always, I hope something lands with you today. I hope something you hear tugs on your heart-strings and/or I hope you laugh. Music by Prymary: Sean Entrikin (my hot husband) on guitar, Chris Quirarte on drums, Smiley Sean on keyboards, Rob Young on bass, and Jaxon Duane on vocals Connect with Jonna! Website: https://www.threeseesterswellness.com Where can you find me? Website: beautifulbeastwithin.com Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beautiful_beast_within/⁠ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beautifulbeastwithin Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/BeautifulBeastWithin⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4yNE6fXeDH9IsUoWfOf0pg To book a FREE 60 minute coaching session with me, go to ⁠beautifulbeastwithin.com⁠ Click on the big purple button, and book your appointment! Unveil the Beautiful Beast Within YOU! Zoom Background: By Behr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beautiful-beast-within/support

Chancellor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and President Emeritus of GuideStone Financial Resources, O.S. Hawkins, discussed how the book of Philemon, written by Paul to an individual, addresses relationships, a topic he relates in the book, The Connection Code: Relationship Advice from Philemon. His website address is oshawkins.com.

Chancellor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and President Emeritus of GuideStone Financial Resources, O.S. Hawkins, discussed how the book of Philemon, written by Paul to an individual, addresses relationships, a topic he relates in the book, The Connection Code: Relationship Advice from Philemon. His website address is oshawkins.com.

One of God's greatest gifts to us is friendships, especially what our guest Rev. Dr. Victoria White calls “holy friendships.” These are the friendships that not only make life more enjoyable and more creative, but they are also core to who we are and who we become. They are “mutual and sacred relationships formed in God's love,” and they help us be who God designs us to be. She gives us permission to drop the idea that we have to be hyper-productive lone rangers in the world and calls us to spend more time with our friends. She points out that even Jesus depended on the diversity and friendship of his disciples for his ministry. We are excited for you to hear this conversation on the life-giving importance of holy friendship. Listen with a friend over coffee!Quotations"Our society has commodified friendship and developed it into something that can be consumed. The church offers a real opportunity for us to cultivate the conditions for more authentic, more mutual, more holy relationships that help form us into the people God is creating us to be."Rev. Dr. Victoria White"My holy friends are going to do that for me because they know that my work matters; they know that what I am doing contributes to the way that I am bearing witness to God's work in this world."Rev. Dr. Victoria White"You know you're in a holy friendship when you can be uber confident and unashamedly yourself."Rev. Dr. Victoria WhiteWe discuss:The different forms that holy friendships can take and how they can impact various aspects of life. (6:00)The power of friendship in forming disciples and the importance of cultivating authentic relationships in the church. (11:39)The positive impact of spending time with friends on energy, creativity, and overall performance in various aspects of life. (16:00)The significance of mutual respect, covenant, and conversation in friendships, especially in the face of inequality and social issues. (29:44)Exploring the connection between holy friendships and institutions, highlighting the need for friendships among institutions. (34:03)About Victoria Atkinson White is the managing director of grants at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity. In this role, she encourages traditioned innovation among Christian institutions and their leaders. For eight years, Victoria was a chaplain at the 900-resident Westminster Canterbury Community in Richmond, Virginia. Before that, she worked as minister to alumni at the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. Victoria is a graduate of Duke Divinity School, Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond and Rhodes College. She is an ordained minister affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.Victoria is author of Holy Friendships: Nurturing Relationships That Sustain Pastors and Leaders, a book about how pastors and Christian institutional leaders serve more creatively, effectively, and joyfully when they feel supported and art of an intimate community of colleagues and friends who care about their personal and professional wellbeing.Show NotesVictoria Atkinson White is the managing director of grants at

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, recorded LIVE from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2023 conference in Orlando, Florida YOUR guest is Al Santos, Associate Director of Information Technology at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary YOUR guest cohost is Chris Myers, Product Manager at Jenzabar YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message

Mary Haskett, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Psychology at North Carolina State University (NC State), where she directs the Family Studies lab. Her primary area of research is the causes and consequences of family distress on the social-emotional development of young children. Dr. Haskett co-founded the NC State Steering Committee on Student Food and Housing Security and led the development of a host-home program for local college students. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association.Libby Stephens is the Program Coordinator for HOST. She brings over twenty years of non-profit experience to her role leading the program development and management of the HOST Program. Libby received a B.A. in History from Marshall University and a Master of Divinity from Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA.Housing insecurity is impacting college and university students at increasingly high rates. In a 2022 report from the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE), more than a quarter of respondents, approximately 27%, reported experiencing the inability to pay either rent or mortgage in full within the last year. While COVID-19 and the impacts of the pandemic played a role in heightened housing insecurity for college and university students, other factors contributed, such as rising costs across the country. While some federal, state, and local resources are available, housing insecurity is often overlooked, leaving institutions to take creative approaches to meet the needs of students.Learn more about CITI Program at https://about.citiprogram.org/ 

Matt Queen, who serves as L.R. Scarborough Chair of Evangelism ("Chair of Fire") and Professor of Evangelism at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX and is Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Administration, discussed the book, co-written with O.S. Hawkins, called, The Gospel Invitation: Why Publicly Inviting People to Receive Christ Still Matters. You can find out more through thegospelinvitation.com. You can find him on social media as @DrMattQueen.

Matt Queen, who serves as L.R. Scarborough Chair of Evangelism ("Chair of Fire") and Professor of Evangelism at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX and is Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Administration, discussed the book, co-written with O.S. Hawkins, called, The Gospel Invitation: Why Publicly Inviting People to Receive Christ Still Matters. You can find out more through thegospelinvitation.com. You can find him on social media as @DrMattQueen.

514. Part 2 of our conversation with Jacqueline Couti about her research into Creole folktale, "Djabe's Marriage." "Jacqueline Couti works in the area of French and Francophone Studies. Her research and teaching interests delve into the transatlantic and transnational interconnections between cultural productions from continental France and its now former colonies. Her work explores constructions of gender, race, sexuality, identity politics, and nationalism. A central theme of her research is how local knowledge in the colonial and post-colonial eras has shaped the literatures, and the cultural awareness of the self, in former French colonies through specific representations of sexuality" (Rice University). This week in Louisiana history. March 24, 1840. Calcasieu Parish created as largest in the state at the time, also had smallest population at time. This week in New Orleans history. The Christian Science Monitor reported on March 24, 1909 that Baptist churches in New Orleans are having a revival season. Among the speakers are the Rev. E.Y. Mullins, president of the Baptist Theological Seminary at Louisville; Dr. WW Hamilton, evangelist; Dr. CA Stewsrt. This week in Louisiana. Baton Rouge Blues Festival 2023 247 Florida St. Baton Rouge, LA 70801 Sat, Apr 22 – Sun, Apr 23 Originating in 1981, the Baton Rouge Blues Festival is one of the oldest free blues festivals in America. Produced by the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation, the festival is made possible in part by the Foundation's board of directors, a volunteer Blues Festival committee, local support and generous partners. Postcards from Louisiana. Big Dixie Swingers.Listen on Google Play.Listen on Google Podcasts.Listen on Spotify.Listen on Stitcher.Listen on TuneIn.The Louisiana Anthology Home Page.Like us on Facebook. 

Be forewarned, the topics discussed in this podcast, while not explicit, center around the topic of marital intimacy. Please be judicious as you listen to this podcast concerning those with whom you listen.Can we really say that the Bible is anti-sex when there is a whole book centered around it celebrated as a blessing? Listen in as Dr. Tim Little explains this somewhat misunderstood and perhaps controversial book of the Song of Songs. You will no doubt finish this episode with a greater appreciation and celebration of God's design for marital union.Check out the couples' retreat at the IARBC conference  where Dr. Little will be speaking this February.https://iarbc.org/event/2023-mid-winter-couples-retreat/Be sure to leave a rating AND a review on Theologic to make sure that our content reaches a larger audience! Check out our Facebook Page for more info: https://www.facebook.com/TheologicPodcast Check out our Bi-weekly Topical Episodes, Monthly Interviews, and Quarterly Debates!Support the show

Support the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode TranscriptThis was a fun, and live, episode of the show. Guest Bio:Paul Baxley is the CBF Executive Director. Baxley was ordained to gospel ministry in 1993 at his home church of First Baptist Church on Fifth in Winston-Salem, N.C. Baxley and his wife, Jennifer, a licensed physical therapist, have four children: Olivia (age 17), Maria (age 11) and twins Caroline and Matthew (ages 8). Baxley has also held a variety of leadership roles with CBF partner organizations including the Board of Visitors of Mercer University's McAfee School of Theology (member, 2012-2018 and chair, 2015-2016); Board of Directors of the Baptist House of Studies of Duke Divinity School (member, 2006-2012; chair, 2009-2010); and the Board of Directors of the Center for Congregational Health (member, 2004-2010; chair, 2009). In 2012, Baxley gave the Lawrence Hoover Lectures at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond and delivered a sermon titled “Preaching as Participation” at the Mercer Preaching Consultation.Mark Snipes is the Coordinator for CBF of Virginia. Mark was born and raised in the small town of Rockmart, Georgia in the North Georgia mountains. A graduate of the McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia, Mark worked in local church ministry for seven years before becoming Missions Coordinator for Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia in October 2013. In 2017, Mark's position was broadened and his title was changed to Associate Coordinator. In this role, Mark concentrates on global and local missions; advocacy; events; connecting with churches, ministers, and the Young Baptist Ecosystem.Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show www.canisaythisatchurch.com/storeWhat are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $3/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported. Follow the show:Facebook, Twitter, Store, BookShop.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

09/14/2022 - Rhyne Putman -New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary dean, on 8 ways to spot false teachers.

My guest is Joe Kendrick, who currently serves as the Executive Director of Christian Mission for the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City. Joe has a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from The Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. He is married to Lacy Kendrick, the Vice President of Financial Development for the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, and they have two boys: Connor, and Duncan, who are his absolute favorites. In his spare time, Joe volunteers as a coach for the YMCA, with Community Market at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, dabbles in toy photography, and pretending to be a pit master. Connect with my guest: You can connect with Joe Kendrick by email at JKendrick@ymcaokc.org, on Facebook @ major.fury, or Instagram @ major.fury.photography. Resources mentioned in this episode: YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City https://ymcaokc.org/ "Forest of Feelings" Care Bears song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFF-EYiYz5g Mentalitea and Coffee https://www.mentaliteaandcoffee.com Good Faith Media article https://goodfaithmedia.org/how-conflict-can-be-a-positive-agent-of-change/ Share and subscribe: Share this podcast https://www.fullintegrationcoaching.com/liveyourpurpose For more ways to share and subscribe https://anchor.fm/liveyourpurpose Thank you! Connect with Charles: Learn more about my life coaching, public speaking, and retreat services https://www.fullintegrationcoaching.com Follow along with me on Facebook and Instagram @ fullintegrationcoaching

Missie Branch currently serves as the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Graduate Life at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is married to Deuce and they have 4 children. Missie is passionate about women seeing themselves as disciples and theologians. She's a published author, chairwoman of the trustees at Lifeway Christian Resources, and of course, one of our beloved podcast hosts!   In this episode, Missie discusses: ✨Her journey from owning a successful cake business to becoming the Associate Dean of Students at SEBTS.  ✨Women and leadership and some of the messaging women hear  ✨Women leaders in the black church and the positive influence that has had on her. ✨Being in predominantly white spaces and what she has learned about being in a culture that is different than her own. ✨A kingdom-minded vision of all peoples living reconciled.    And so much more. Missie is so wise and we are so thankful for her contributions to our team and to the broader evangelical culture.  We loved this episode and getting to know her more and hope you were as encouraged as we were. 

Tara has loved Jesus for as long as she can remember. She was saved as a child at a Billy Graham crusade, and then surrendered to the ministry as a teenager. A few years later, she married her high school sweetheart, Dr. Jamie Dew, who is now the President of  New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College.    Together, they have 2 sets of twins: Natalie & Nathan (14 years old) and Samuel & Samantha (12 years old). Tara loves spending time with her family, trying out new restaurants in New Orleans, and teaching women to know and love the Word of God. She is the Director of Thrive: A Ministry Wives Certificate Program as well as an Adjunct Professor of Ministry to Women at NOBTS. Tara is also a contributing author to the book: The Whole Woman: Ministering to Her Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength published by B&H Publishing.  Resources Mentioned:   The Whole Woman (published by B&H, 2021)

03/31/2022 – Rhyne Putman –New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary dean, on 8 ways to spot false teachers.

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Acts 8:18. A message from Dr. Adam Greenway, President of The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Dr. Scott Callaham is Lecturer in Hebrew and Old Testament at Baptist Theological Seminary, Singapore. In this conversation with David Capes he introduces the podcast Daily Dose of Aramaic, which, along with his new book, Biblical Aramaic for Biblical Interpreters, helps users build knowledge of this third biblical language. They go on to look closely at the one Aramaic verse in the book of Jeremiah. Dr. Callaham demonstrates how knowledge of Aramaic grammar enables Bible readers to grasp the meaning of Jeremiah 10:11 more accurately than is possible through referring to English Bible translations alone.  

Dr. Jim Whitmire of the Mid-American Baptist Theological Seminary talks with Tim & Ben about tonight's big Passion Play fundraiser, featuring Honorary Chairman Todd Starnes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/15/2021 – Matt Mullins –Professor at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, with some literary approaches to help you enjoy the Bible

The Stone Chapel Podcasts Hosted by David Capes Dr. Scott Callaham

The Stone Chapel Podcasts Hosted by David Capes Dr. Scott Callaham

We were delighted to welcome Justin Pierson to our pulpit last Sunday! Justin serves as the Pastoral Resident at Richmond's First Baptist Church. His sermon was part of our worship for August 15, 2021, and was based on the story of the Fiery Furnace from Daniel chapter 3. It is part of our summer series we are calling "Childhood Stories of the Bible, Revisited." You can find out more about the series by visiting our website here: https://www.williamsburgbaptist.com/summer-2021-sermon-series.html. Justin: We are so grateful for your willingness to speak words of wisdom, encouragement, and challenge to us in worship! We are so grateful. If you'd like more information about our congregation, please check out our website at www.williamsburgbaptist.com. While you are there, drop us a line. We'd love to hear from you! Thanks so much for listening. Enjoy! Justin's Bio: Originally from Roanoke, Virginia and a graduate of Virginia Tech, Justin Pierson is the pastoral resident at Richmond's First Baptist Church. He holds a Master of Divinity from the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond as well as a Masters of Theology from Union Presbyterian Seminary. Justin's ministerial interests revolve around the intersections of faith, culture, and justice as he tries to reclaim the identity of Christianity as a force for good in the world today. He lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife Tori and their spoiled mutt, Fanny. Justin enjoys traveling, cooking, the perfect cup of coffee, and anything happening outdoors.

Tim is joined by the Dean and Vice President of Mid-South Baptist Theological Seminary and first Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention: Doctor Lee Brand! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Scott Callaham is Lecturer of Hebrew and Old Testament at Baptist Theological Seminary, Singapore. Dr. Callaham has written extensively on Hebrew grammar and on broader issues of theology and ministry. In this episode, he discusses with Dr. Capes his mid-life calling to learn Chinese and then to teach through the medium of Chinese in Singapore. He shares special challenges he faces when explaining Hebrew grammatical concepts in Chinese. The Chinese language is quite different from that of English, and thinking critically about the language used for teaching can illuminate understanding of Hebrew grammar and pedagogy in fresh ways.

05/12/2021 - Matt Mullins - Professor at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, to help you enjoy the Bible.

This week's sermon is based on Luke 24:13–35, which is the Narrative Lectionary reading for the second Sunday in the Easter season this year. We are so grateful to Rev. Robbie Jones Miller for her willingness to step into the pulpit for us! Rev. Miller currently works at the Virginia Baptist Historical Society/Center for Baptist Heritage and Studies on the campus of the University of Richmond. She graduated from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond with a Master of Divinity degree in 2017. She served as the Children's Ministry Associate at Central Baptist Church in Chesterfield County while in seminary. Before attending seminary, Robbie taught elementary school for seven years. She graduated from the University of Virginia in 2007 with a Master of Teaching in Elementary Education degree and a Bachelor of Arts in English degree. She is originally from Franklin County, Virginia, but now resides in Richmond, Virginia with her husband, Alex Miller. If you'd like to find out more about our congregation, head on over to www.williamsburgbaptist.com. While you are there, drop us a line. We'd love to hear from you! Thanks for listening. Enjoy.

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has gone woke. They are teaching CRT, hiring woke professors, defending professors with unchristian views, and silencing criticism from within the seminary. Listen to a personal story by a graduate and previous employee of the seminary. This needs to be heard. Please consider spreading this around. Southeastern and the Southern Baptist Convention cannot be allowed to let the places where our future pastors are educated leave the truth of the bible for the love of culture.Check out the full video by Scott Crawford here https://www.facebook.com/1589862001/posts/10223175330963511/?d=n _____________________________________________________________________ Good Monsters on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVwB26yxtYWUopfFPhAsb8wGood Monsters on BitChute https://www.bitchute.com/channel/CDw0Zu3shEqS/Good Monsters on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodmonsterspodcast/Good Monsters on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6CqhvtMGood Monsters on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-monsters/id1528869516Podcast Episodes on Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1300948/episodesIntro and Outro is Dreaming Days by Ketsa and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...    

Dr. Scott Callaham is Lecturer of Hebrew and Old Testament at Baptist Theological Seminary, Singapore. He has authored and edited a number of books and articles and is currently completing a new teaching grammar of Biblical Aramaic. Dr. Callaham discusses the form, meaning, and theological significance of the Aramaic term Abba, which Jesus uses in his prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane and which also appears twice in Paul’s writings.

Hello and welcome to Episode 18 of This Little Light Of Mine.  My name is James Powell and I'm glad that you're able to join me for today's episode, ‘Scapegoat'. Over the past few weeks on IG and Facebook @MyLightShinesBright our trauma topic of conversation has been around the concept of ‘The Scapegoat'.  This is a relatively new term for me, and it seems like it's a term that resonates with many that are on similar journeys of trauma recovery, addiction recovery, those deconstructing their religious beliefs, people experiencing homelessness and many in the BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ communities. A scapegoat is a truth teller in a family, company or community.  They are the ones that will verbalize or act out “the problem” that others are attempting to cover up or deny. Scapegoats are also called many other names… negative, shit disturber, trouble-maker, problem child, killer of dreams and get labelled with words like hostile, angry, crazy or defiant. What I'm learning is that insecure leaders or people with insecure positions of power need to marginalize or try to sideline the scapegoat.  The truth-telling of the scapegoat brings issues to the surface, questions the status quo and calls for actual transparency and radical change in our world. On today's episode I'm in conversation with another radical truth-teller and scapegoat, Junia "June" Joplin. Junia “June” Joplin began serving in church ministry over twenty years ago, at nineteen years old. She has served congregations in the U.S. and Canada, most recently serving as a pastor in suburban Toronto. She holds degrees from Appalachian State University and the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond.  A long-time advocate for greater LGBTQ+ acceptance in faith communities, June made international headlines last summer when she came out as a trans woman and was subsequently fired by her congregation. June has been acclaimed as a stirring preacher and graceful leader. Her sermons and other content can be found on her website, pastorjune.com. June is feisty, funny and incredibly vulnerable as she shares part of her story and message of hope and love for fellow truth-tellers. I hope you grow as much from this conversation as I did. James www.ThisLittleLightOfMine.CA

Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Lebanon Celebrates 60 Years (Whyte House Report 11.08.20) by Daniel Whyte III

Mental Health is an ongoing concern for all people during the pandemic. People are suffering, and it is important that we remember to talk about it. As Youth Workers, it is important to remember we serve young people that are being starved of meaningful connections during this time, and we have an opportunity to provide resources and techniques that might help.In this episode, the team has a conversation with Dena and Jason Hobbs on mental health with young people, warning signs, ending the stigma, techniques for self-care, and information from their new book When Anxiety Strikes. Listen in for the full conversation.Dena Douglas Hobbs, M.Div. served as a minister in the United Methodist Church for six years before leaving parish ministry to raise her two young children. She continues to preach, teach groups, and lead retreats and workshops in local congregations. Dena holds a Master of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Georgia. She blogs at denadouglashobbs.com.Jason B. Hobbs, LCSW, MDiv, is a licensed clinical social worker in an outpatient mental health clinic. He has been in private practice for fifteen years in addition to having worked in hospice and homeless services. Jason also pastored a small United Methodist congregation near Savannah for three years.Jason has led mindfulness training groups in his practice using Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. He has been trained in Mindfulness and Cognitive Therapy in addition to other therapeutic modalities. He has also presented continuing education courses for the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers Annual Meeting in Atlanta. These workshops were entitled Spiritually Sensitive Clinical Practice: Understanding and Honoring Diverse Religious and Spiritual Traditions and Mindfulness, Psychotherapy, and the Therapist: Knowledge and Practice for Clients and Clinicians and Integrating Spiritual Disciplines into Direct Practice. Jason holds a Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Divinity degree from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond.Their new book When Anxiety Strikes is now available from all major and most local retailers.

Dr Scott Callaham from Baptist Theological Seminary preached over Zoom from Psalm 27 - on how we as modern people could seek to faithfully face the future with the ancient Word of God. Message is preached in both mandarin and english.

Elie Haddad, president of Arab Baptist Theological Seminary, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor about the work of ABTS amid various crises in Lebanon. He discusses economic and political struggles, as well as ministering in new ways due to coronavirus and the massive August 4 explosion in Beirut just miles from ABTS. (This episode is sponsored in part by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)

Today, Kathrin sits down with Dr. Melissa Fallen to talk about the space between hope and hopelessness in the aftermath of loss.Melissa is the pastor of Glen Allen Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia, and author of Lost and Found: From Losing Your Pulpit to Finding Your Passion.We invite you to grab a cup and join us. We are your Friends for the Journey.Towel and Basin Memoir: Personal Reflections on Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond is available through Amazon, Good Reads, or your local book seller.(https://www.ebookpbook.com/portfolio/towel-and-basin-memoir/)Glen Allen Baptist Church is located about 20 minutes north of Richmond, Virginia. https://glenallenbaptist.org/

Dr. David Tarkington is joined by Trinity Life Church - Toronto Pastor Dr. Michael Seaman and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary President Dr. Daniel Akin for this time of prayer for SEBTS, the faculty and staff, students, and all impacted by COVID-19. Praying as Dr. Akin and his team make needed decisions for the future as it relates to SEBTS.

Dr. David Tarkington is joined by Mayhill Baptist Church, NM Pastor Matt Henslee and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Dr. Adam Greenway for this time of prayer for SWBTS, the faculty and staff, students, and all impacted by COVID-19. Praying as Dr. Greenway and his team make needed decisions for the future as it relates to SWBTS.

Dr. David Tarkington is joined by Bradfordville First Baptist Church Pastor Dr. Ronny Raines and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary President Dr. Jamie Dew for this time of prayer for NOBTS, the faculty and staff, students, and all impacted by COVID-19. Praying as Dr. Dew and his team make needed decisions for the future as it relates to NOBTS.

IN THIS EPISODE: It can be hard to make tough decisions even in the best of circumstances. It’s even more challenging in times of crisis when you or a loved one are suffering with a chronic or potentially life-threatening illness or injury.  It can be overwhelming and it’s easy to feel lost. It's the job of hospital chaplains to support patients and family members in navigating these trying times and helping them make what can be some of the most difficult decisions they will ever face. Today’s guest, Ted Taylor, is a chaplain and Director of Pastoral Care & Training at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton.  Ted supervises the spiritual and emotional care provided by the hospital’s more than twenty volunteer and intern chaplains.  He also supervises a clinical pastoral education training program affiliated with the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP).  Ted is a liaison to nearby religious communities and partners with area congregations to provide compassionate support to neighbors in need.  He also is a clinical resource for bioethical and end-of-life dilemmas. In today’s episode Ted and I discuss: what a chaplain does in their everyday work life; using “reverent listening” to discover, understand and clarify what’s most important; making sense of complex and/or vague situations; defining hopes instead of outcomes; and how to maintain a sense of resiliency and calm when the world around you is chaotic and tumultuous. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Chaplain Tedford J. Taylor, MDiv, BCCC, FHPC, Dip. CPS, Director, Pastoral Care & Training Ted joined Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton in 2007 as the Director of Pastoral Care & Training. Prior to joining RWJ Hamilton, Ted spent five years as Manager of Spiritual & Complimentary Care for Samaritan Hospice, Marlton, NJ.  Prior to this, Ted served as the executive director of the New Jersey Unit of Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (now Learning Ally) in Princeton, NJ.  Ted also has parish ministry experience as a lay pastor in the United Methodist Church and business administration experience as a community banking officer in the Baltimore, MD region.   Engaged in the life of our greater community, Ted has served on the Board of Trustees for Mercer Street Friends (a local human services agency). Ted is also a founding member of the NJ Goals of Care Coalition.  He is active as a member and treasurer of the Princeton Chapter of the College of Pastoral Supervision & Psychotherapy (CPSP) and serves on the Medical Society of New Jersey Bioethics Committee.  On a national level, Ted is a member of the Certification Committee for CPSP, and also recently chaired the steering committee for Quakers in Pastoral Care & Counseling. Ted holds a diplomate in pastoral supervision through CPSP, and is board certified as a clinical chaplain with CPSP, with a clinical fellowship in hospice & palliative care.  Ted is also a member of the Association of Professional Chaplains, the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, and the American Society for Bioethics & Humanities. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, a graduate certificate in Healthcare Law & Policy from Union Graduate College, and a Bachelor of Arts from The College of William & Mary. He has attended the theological studies programs at Regent's Park College at Oxford University, Oxford, England; and The Ecumenical Institute in Baltimore, MD.  Ted completed Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training through Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City, the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia and Cooper Hospital / University Medical Center, Camden, NJ.  He completed his CPE Supervisory training at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.  Ted resides in Ewing Township, Mercer County, NJ with his husband Kevin Hulbirt.  He is a recorded minister in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and an active member of the Yardley Monthly Meeting in Yardley, PA, who endorse his pastoral care ministry.  SHOW NOTES: Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson by Mitch Albom, on Amazon at https://amzn.to/31kplJi. INSIGHT AT WORK PODCAST THEME MUSIC: Our theme music is composed by Chris Lucca, Jr.. You can listen to more of Chris’ work on SoundCloud: SoundCloud.com/fliplucca and find him on Twitter: @FlipLucca. ABOUT THE HOST: Ken Blackwell is a speaker, trainer, facilitator and executive coach. His signature practice is "rescuing Accidental Leaders and Dysfunctional Teams". His firm InKlaritas, based in Princeton, NJ, works with teams and leaders in companies in the U.S. around the world. You can find out more about InKlaritas at: www.InKlaritas.com and connect with Ken on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethjblackwell/.

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary announced Dr. Jamie Dew as its presidential candidate. Also, the ACP statistical summary was released this week and showed declines across the board.

A lecture on the Greek Middle Voice given at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in April 2019.

Sponsors: School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb Univ., Campbell Univ. Divinity School, David Correll of Universal Creative Concepts, Wake Forest School of Divinity, Baptist Theological Seminary of Kentucky, Ministering to Ministers, and Fellowship Southwest. Music by Nicolai Heidlas from HookSounds.com

I like Baptists. This episode focuses on righteous women of the Bible. (And, you’ll find out that King David was much worse than you thought – well, assuming you didn’t know anything shady about him.) Tracy Hartman is the acting dean of Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. I was fortunate enough to meet her in 2017, when I discovered her open spirit and loving heart. She uses the word “God” more than anyone else I interviewed. I love that. She is beloved by and loves God. Amen.

I like Baptists. This episode focuses on righteous women of the Bible. (And, you’ll find out that King David was much worse than you thought – well, assuming you didn’t know anything shady about him.) Tracy Hartman is the acting dean of Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. I was fortunate enough to meet her […]

Rev. Melanie Mullen lives her life in professional service to God and others as the Director of Reconciliation, Justice, and Creation Care at the Office of the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. So this episode holds stories that connect her North Carolina roots, her time in Richmond, and certainly her time now in D.C., New York City, and everywhere Bishop Curry's staff goes! My original lead for the show notes was, "If you're wondering what a "drag show for the saints" is then this could be your favorite episode of the Coffeepot Fellowship Podcast," but I went another way. That statement, however, still holds true. This is another great story of an Episcopal priest truly asking herself (and letting congregants ask) what a gathering time together can and should look like, how it can be most fulfilling for participants? (I cannot help recall a future podcast guest, Rev. Megan Anderson, in California and several guests from the past. Keep your eyes open for Megan in the future.) We interviewed Melanie especially because I kept crossing paths with her in Richmond every time I showed up for a justice event! Often she would be one of the coordinating leaders. Clearly we were colleagues who cared about many of the same things in the world and it can feel lonely out there as clergy doing justice work. I'm sure, at least I hope(!), that Melanie wished I had been more present, more supportive at more justice advocacy events!  And she would not be surprised that I also wish I was able to be present for more advocacy ministry. The first place I met Melanie was requesting special assistance from an Episcopal priest as a Baptist seminary student. My final year of seminary I was fulfilling an internship and one of my personal objectives was to learn to offer Eucharist in the tradition of the Catholic Church. But no Catholic priest was allowed to teach a non-Catholic minister that holy sacrament. So my Sr. Pastor (past guest, Jim Somerville) reached out to to the Rector at St. Paul's and poor Melanie got asked if she would help me out. I met her in her office, we talked, she lent me some of her personal books on the matter and I kept them entirely too long! (But I did eventually return them.) It was after I graduated and engaged Richmond more widely as clergy that I began happily seeing her out and about. Melanie is also my second Episcopal priest friend who has worked closely with Bishop Curry. The Rev. Canon Catherine A. Caimano served as canon for regional ministry for the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina before launching her Free Range Priest ministry. Father Cathie speaks very well of Bishop Curry so I was frustrated when he came to Richmond recently and he was preaching at the same time as my wife. With so many Episcopal connections in Upstart Ministry, Free Range Priest, United Faith Leaders, the Coffeepot Fellowship, and social justice in general, it is no surprise that I keep crossing paths with Melanie Mullen. For Mellanie's time at Virginia Theological Seminary I checked her connections with our past podcast guests: Tricia Lyons, Kyle Oliver, Alex Moreschi, Sarah Stonesifer, and Taylor Devine. Another mutual friend was revealed because of ABCD (Asset Based Community Development) rather than being Episcopalian. That connection is with our common colleague Wendy McCaig.  Wendy and I both went to Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. My wife, Kelli, also did her first year master of social work internship at Embrace Richmond, the ministry Wendy founded. Embrace Richmond has been implementing ABCD for over a dozen years. Now Wendy and Melanie have both taken this model of ministry to the national scene, Melanie with Called to Transformation and Wendy with View from the Bridge. I know Wendy and Melanie both want to spread this model as widely as possible so that the greatest benefit can be affected for the most people. So please review all of their resources and contact them both. The work is plenty and the laborers are few so this is an "all hands on deck" endeavor. There may be more, in hindsight, but I have only just realized before publication that past guest Stephanie Spellers is also an Episcopal priest and currently on the Presiding Bishop's staff! Maybe with all of these connections, we'll get to have the Bishop himself on the show!  Would he be the first bishop on the Coffeepot Fellowship Podcast?  Indeed, he would not.  Let the record show Coffee with Will Willimon Part 1 and Coffee with Will Willimon Part 2. Thought we had to be done? As we had photos to the show notes, more connections become apparent! Coffee with Phoebe Roaf and Coffee with Winnie Varghese! I may need to convert if this keeps up. Asset Based Community Development: Called to Transformation View from the Bridge From the Sanctuary to the Streets: How the Dreams of One City's Homeless Sparked a Faith Revolution that Transformed a Community by Wendy McCaig Coffee with Wendy McCaig LINKS: Sponsor: United Faith Leaders Sponsor: Free Range Priest Sponsor: Clergyprenuer Training Clark Atlanta University Virginia Theological Seminary University of NC Chapel Hill Coffee with Stephanie Spellers Coffee with Tricia Lyons Coffee with Kyle Oliver Coffee with Alex Moreschi Coffee with Sarah Stonesifer Coffee with Taylor (Poindexter) Devine

Episode Sponsored by the Baptist Theological Seminary of Richmond (BTSR) & CBF Reference and Referral. Visit www.cbfchurchstarts.net or "CBF New Church Starts" on Facebook. Music composed by Nicolai Heidlas from HookSounds.com

Episode Sponsored by the Baptist Theological Seminary of Richmond (BTSR) & CBF Reference and Referral. Visit www.cbfchurchstarts.net or "CBF New Church Starts" on Facebook. Music composed by Nicolai Heidlas from HookSounds.com

Episode Sponsored by the Baptist Theological Seminary of Richmond (BTSR) & CBF Reference and Referral. Visit www.cbfchurchstarts.net or "CBF New Church Starts" on Facebook. Music composed by Nicolai Heidlas from HookSounds.com

Come enjoy Baptist Theological Seminary of Richmond professor of ethics and theology Beth Newman's personal stories.  They are interwoven with a theme of 'unity in the Church' because today is the 499th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. As a Baptist professor at St. Mary's Catholic College in Indiana Dr. Newman truly lived a 12 year struggle embodied in a special participation in The Lord's Supper during her last baccalaureate mass. How would this Protestant be received by her Catholic students and the Bishop when she went forward during communion? Is this her biggest blunder story or her happiest ministry moment story? We'll let her tell her own stories on the podcast.

While being a dedicated servant of God's, faithful educator, and fun interviewee Jocelyn Blount is also a friend of mine. We were fellow Ambassadors at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. We went to conferences together wearing our blue polo shirts. We have talked with prospective seminarians, trustees, seminarians at sister institutions, and Baptist icons in our Cooperative Baptist Fellowship worlds. Please enjoy any time that you get to spend with Jocelyn for the gift that it is.

Travis, a "reformed leaning" student attending SWBTS, called in to discuss his own questions about Calvinism and to objectively evaluate his current soteriology as contrasted with Traditionalism.  For more visit us at www.soteriology101.com

Jim Peak is a VP and the CFO at The Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. He embodies a wonderful confluence of qualities. He is a pastor. He has his PhD. He is an accomplished musician. The tone of his natural voice has a gentleness with almost no edges. During our interview it was hard not to think about how easily his voice would be able blend, as desired, in most choral performances or how very pastoral he could be in a counseling situations when hard things need to be said without provoking aggravation. And yet somehow it surprises no one that Jim is the person who is occasionally characterized as "the muscle" or "the enforcer" at the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond.

A lecture given as a part of Southeastern Seminary's 2015 PhD Colloquium Series.