Podcasts about Criswell College

Barry conducts the third of his interviews with Vice Presidents at Criswell College. The life and career of Kevin Stilley, our VP of Finance, also took a circuitous route (there seems to be a pattern emerging here). His journey includes a love of reading and learning, “accidental” changes in career and ministry, and some very […]

Barry conducts the second of his interviews with Vice Presidents at Criswell College, this one with Dr. Curtis Woods, our VP of Academic Affairs. A circuitous route, including public, visible ministries and private, painful moments, takes Curtis from his way of doing things to God's way. Scriptures: Eph 4:17-21; 1 Kings 19  

Barry begins a new series and talks with Lance Ouellette, Vice President of Advancement at Criswell College, to discuss lessons learned and paths taken. Barry and Lance discuss maturing faith, God's faithfulness, career paths, personality traits and finding oneself in Christ.  

Chad Leutwyler is a student of Master of Arts in Theological and Biblical Studies from Criswell College and the recipient of the Criswell College Preaching Award.

Alex has been on SBTC staff since 2013. He brings over 20 years of pastoral experience and coaching. As of January 2025, he will be serving churches, pastors, and associations as the DFW Regional Catalyst.He is passionate about mentoring, encouraging, and coaching those called to serve the local church.He holds a bachelors degree from Criswell College.He can also be found announcing high school football games for Frisco ISD.

Jared Wellman is the pastor of Tate Springs in Arlington, Texas. Jared also serves as an Executive Committee Member of the Southern Baptist Convention. Jared has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (2007) and a Master of Arts in Philosophy (2010) from the Criswell College, as well as a Ph.D. in Theology from South Africa Theological Seminary (2018). He is currently working on a Ph.D. in Apologetics at Southwestern Seminary, where he also serves as an Adjunct Professor.

Dr. Josh King has served as Lead Pastor at First Baptist Church Lewisville since January 2024. With 23 years in full-time ministry, his passion lies in guiding established churches towards growth and renewal. This passion extends beyond the pulpit, as evidenced by his co-hosting the podcast "EST" alongside Sam Rainer, focused on equipping church leaders.Josh resides in Argyle with his wife Jacki C. King, both proud graduates of Criswell College in Dallas. He holds a Master of Arts in Religion and a Doctor of Ministry in Executive Leadership, reflecting his commitment to theological grounding and leadership excellence. When not leading the church, you might find him spending time with his three sons, exploring the Texas Hill Country, cheering on the Longhorns, or stocking up on essentials at HEB – his (obnoxiously) Texan spirit shining brightly in all he does.

Dr. Barry Creamer. Dr. Creamer has served as president of Criswell College since 2014, after spending a combined 10 years as both a member of the faculty and as the Vice President of Academic Affairs. A trained philosopher and historian, Dr. Creamer holds a B.A. in English from Baylor University, an M.Div. from Criswell College, and a Ph.D. in Humanities from the University of Texas at Arlington.For more than 20 years Dr. Creamer pastored churches across Texas, and he continues to preach conferences, teach lay audiences, and serve as interim pastor for churches in transition. Dr. Creamer has spent over a decade hosting his own podcast, Coffee with Creamer, a program covering relevant issues in ethics, ministry, and worldview, and has served on the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. His writing has been featured on numerous print and electronic platforms.

In this episode, we're joined by Rev. Dr. Emily McGowin, professor of theology at Wheaton College and author of the new book Households of Faith, to discuss the theology of family.    Guest Bio  The Rev. Dr. Emily McGowin is associate professor of theology at Wheaton College. She is also a priest and canon theologian in the Anglican diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others (C4SO). Her latest book, Households of Faith: Practicing Family in the Kingdom of God is now available for pre-order from IVP. Dr. McGowin earned a Ph.D. in theology from the University of Dayton, M.Div. from Baylor University's Truett Seminary, and a B.A. in biblical studies from Criswell College. She has been teaching theology in university, high school, and local church settings for almost 20 years. She is married to Ron and they have three teen children. Together they enjoy exploring forest preserves   and playing Dungeons & Dragons.  Follow Emily on Facebook, Instagram, and X  Visit Emily's Website  Buy a copy of Households of Faith   Related Resources  Mutuality Matters: A Theology of Family + An Apocalyptic Advent  How One Church Is Growing Toward Full Biblical Mutuality  Culture, Gender, and the Family  Disclaimer  The opinions expressed in CBE's Mutuality Matters' podcast are those of its hosts or guests and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of CBE International or its members or chapters worldwide. The designations employed in this podcast and the presentation of content therein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of CBE concerning the legal status of any country, area or territory or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers. 

Samuel Hagos [pronounced HAH-gogh-s] serves on the Pastoral staff of Progressive Baptist Church of Chicago. He is a 2019 graduate of Criswell College, where he earned a BA in Biblical Studies. In 2022, he earned a Master of Divinity from Beeson Divinity School at Samford University in Birmingham, AL, where he was also selected by the faculty as the Fall 2022 recipient of the James Earl Massey Preaching Award. Samuel is native of Dallas, TX, and has been preaching since 2016.

Dr. Barry Creamer. Dr. Creamer has served as president of Criswell College since 2014, after spending a combined 10 years as both a member of the faculty and as the Vice President of Academic Affairs. A trained philosopher and historian, Dr. Creamer holds a B.A. in English from Baylor University, an M.Div. from Criswell College, and a Ph.D. in Humanities from the University of Texas at Arlington.For more than 20 years Dr. Creamer pastored churches across Texas, and he continues to preach conferences, teach lay audiences, and serve as interim pastor for churches in transition. Dr. Creamer has spent over a decade hosting his own podcast, Coffee with Creamer, a program covering relevant issues in ethics, ministry, and worldview, and has served on the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. His writing has been featured on numerous print and electronic platforms.

R. Alan Streett returns as our guest in this episode discussing his book Exploring the Paranormal: Miracles, Magic, and the Mysterious (Eerdmans, 2024). Streett is senior research professor emeritus of biblical theology at Criswell College in Dallas, TX.  The book's website description: A personal exploration of questions surrounding psychic healing, séances, astral projection, and more. After an injury threatened his chances of signing a professional baseball contract, R. Alan Streett sought help from Olga Worrall, a world-famous psychic healer. This encounter set in motion his lifelong search for the origin and nature of psychic phenomena. Were they natural or supernatural? From God, or from the devil? Were they mentalists' tricks, or feats of the subconscious mind? Streett invites us to join him in real time as he explores the fascinating world of the paranormal, offering insights into healing, magic, trance channeling, yogic meditation, alternative medicine, astral projection, and the brain's ability to produce spiritual and mystical experiences. Ultimately Streett enables readers to draw some time-tested and cutting-edge conclusions. Exploring the Paranormal is a helpful guide for all who wish to understand the varied forms of spirituality that are so popular today. R. Alan Streett: https://www.criswell.edu/directory/r-alan-streett/   Exploring the Paranormal: https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Paranormal-Miracles-Magic-Mysterious/dp/0802884539/ You can listen to Multifaith Matters on your favorite podcast platform, including Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Learn more about our work at https://www.multifaithmatters.org. Support this work: One-time donation: https://multifaithmatters.org/donate Become my patron: https://patron.podbean.com/johnwmorehead #paranormal #AlanStreett

We're back with our third annual Halloween episode! This year we tackle the strange world of mediums, psychics, telepathy, and beyond as we interview R. Alan Streett, a professor of theology at Criswell College and author of the new book Exploring the Paranormal: Miracles, Magic, and the Mysterious. Streett has been a believer and practitioner of mediumship, an ardent skeptic, and everything in-between. Join us as he gives his life story and helps us come to a conclusion of what Christians should believe about these perplexing phenomena

Dr. Barry Creamer. Dr. Creamer has served as president of Criswell College since 2014, after spending a combined 10 years as both a member of the faculty and as the Vice President of Academic Affairs. A trained philosopher and historian, Dr. Creamer holds a B.A. in English from Baylor University, an M.Div. from Criswell College, and a Ph.D. in Humanities from the University of Texas at Arlington. For more than 20 years Dr. Creamer pastored churches across Texas, and he continues to preach conferences, teach lay audiences, and serve as interim pastor for churches in transition. Dr. Creamer has spent over a decade hosting his own podcast, Coffee with Creamer, a program covering relevant issues in ethics, ministry, and worldview, and has served on the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. His writing has been featured on numerous print and electronic platforms.

Dr. Josh King has served as Lead Pastor at First Baptist Church Lewisville since January 2024. With 23 years in full-time ministry, his passion lies in guiding established churches towards growth and renewal. This passion extends beyond the pulpit, as evidenced by his co-hosting the podcast "EST" alongside Sam Rainer, focused on equipping church leaders.Josh resides in Argyle with his wife Jacki C. King, both proud graduates of Criswell College in Dallas. He holds a Master of Arts in Religion and a Doctor of Ministry in Executive Leadership, reflecting his commitment to theological grounding and leadership excellence. When not leading the church, you might find him spending time with his three sons, exploring the Texas Hill Country, cheering on the Longhorns, or stocking up on essentials at HEB – his (obnoxiously) Texan spirit shining brightly in all he does.

When the name W. A. Criswell is read or heard, certain thoughts come to mind. Many likely remember him as a president of the Southern Baptist Convention, or the founder of the Criswell College in Dallas, Texas, or the senior pastor for five decades of one of the largest Baptist churches in America, or even one of the key figures during the Conservative Resurgence. All of these are acknowledgments of the importance of the life of Criswell, but these do not necessarily capture who he was as a man, as a husband, as a father, as a friend and mentor.O.S. Hawkins was closely mentored by Criswell and was his pastoral successor.He joined us to share some great takeaways from Criswell’s life! https://www.amazon.com/Criswell-Life-Times-S-Hawkins/dp/1430086076 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOTE: Parts 1 and 2 of this podcast are also available in video format on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/4T56TJA0aOY. If you would like to know more about having Bill and James present a similar debate for your church or university ministry, contact Dr. Brady Blevins at BBlevins@watchman.org.On this final installment of A Christian and Atheist Discuss God, atheist Bill Cluck and Christian James Walker answer questions sent in by you our listeners and those questions they did not get to in the live debate: What should a struggling Christian do? How does an atheist explain the fine tuning of the universe? What about dinosaurs and humans? Did they live together? And is the Bible trustworthy or just a collection of fabrications and half-truths? What best explains the origin of the New Testament and the Christian faith? An empty tomb or a documentary hypothesis? Come and hear what Bill and James have to say. Bill Kluck is the co-founder of the Atheist & Christian Book Club, former evangelical Christian, and avid pickle ball player. Bill sells professional sports memorabilia in the DFW Metroplex. Bill holds a BA in history from Virginia Tech. James Walker is a former fourth-generation Mormon, Christian co-founder of the Atheist & Christian Book Club and president of Watchman Fellowship, Inc. James holds a BA in Biblical Studies and an MA in theology from Criswell College. He is the author of What the Qur'an Really Teaches about Jesus (uhop.me/Quran) and The Concise Guide to Today's Religions and Spirituality (uhop.me/Religions). He speaks in churches through the country on a Christian perspective on world religions, cults, the occult counterfeit Christianity, the occult, controversial doctrines and practices.Related Links: Free access to some related Watchman Profiles: Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Atheism by Dr. Robert M. Bowman: watchman.org/Atheism Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Agnosticism by W. Russell Crawford: watchman.org/Agnostic Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Naturalism by Daniel Ray: watchman.org/Naturalism Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Bart Ehrman by Dr. Rhyne Putman: watchman.org/Ehrman Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

NOTE: This podcast is also available in video format on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/4T56TJA0aOY. The complete Q&A for this discussion will air on Monday, April 8, 2024. If you have a question for Bill or James please TEXT the word Ask to 817-204-5066 NO LATER THAN APRIL 2nd. Bill and James will answer the remaining questions from the live event (Parts 1 and 2) as well as the new questions from our podcast audience at that time.Is belief in God just a matter of evidence? What kind of evidence counts for God's existence? The cosmos? the Bible? What about the problem of evil? This week and next on the Profile, we feature president of Watchman Fellowship James K. Walker's live conversation with his friend, Bill Kluck, who is a member of Metroplex Atheists. Bill and James discuss the fine tuning of the cosmos, the problem of evil, and the Resurrection of Jesus in front of a full house at Pleasantview Baptist Church here in Arlington, Texas. We hope the discussion will inspire both skeptic and believer alike to have civil and meaningful conversations about the big questions pertaining to God.Bill Kluck is the co-founder of the Atheist & Christian Book Club, former evangelical Christian, and avid pickle ball player. Bill sells professional sports memorabilia in the DFW Metroplex. Bill holds a BA in history from Virginia Tech. James Walker is a former fourth-generation Mormon, Christian co-founder of the Atheist & Christian Book Club and president of Watchman Fellowship, Inc. James holds a BA in Biblical Studies and an MA in theology from Criswell College. He is the author of What the Qur'an Really Teaches about Jesus (uhop.me/Quran) and The Concise Guide to Today's Religions and Spirituality (uhop.me/Religions). He speaks in churches through the country on a Christian perspective on world religions, cults, the occult counterfeit Christianity, the occult, controversial doctrines and practices.Related Links: Free access to some related Watchman Profiles: Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Atheism by Dr. Robert M. Bowman: watchman.org/Atheism Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Agnosticism by W. Russell Crawford: watchman.org/Agnostic Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Naturalism by Daniel Ray: watchman.org/Naturalism Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Stephen Barton is a Master of Divinity graduate of Criswell College who is the recipient of the Criswell College Preaching Award for the class of 2024.

NOTE: This podcast is also available in video format on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/4T56TJA0aOY. The complete Q&A for this discussion will air on Monday, April 8, 2024. If you have a question for Bill or James please TEXT the word Ask to 817-204-5066 NO LATER THAN APRIL 1st. Bill and James will answer the remaining questions from the live event (Parts 1 and 2) as well as the new questions from our podcast audience at that time.Is belief in God just a matter of evidence? What kind of evidence counts for God's existence? The cosmos? the Bible? What about the problem of evil? This week and next on the Profile, we feature president of Watchman Fellowship James K. Walker's live conversation with his friend, Bill Kluck, who is a member of Metroplex Atheists. Bill and James discuss the fine tuning of the cosmos, the problem of evil, and the Resurrection of Jesus in front of a full house at Pleasantview Baptist Church here in Arlington, Texas. We hope the discussion will inspire both skeptic and believer alike to have civil and meaningful conversations about the big questions pertaining to God.Bill Kluck is the co-founder of the Atheist & Christian Book Club, former evangelical Christian, and avid pickle ball player. Bill sells professional sports memorabilia in the DFW Metroplex. Bill holds a BA in history from Virginia Tech. James Walker is a former fourth-generation Mormon, Christian co-founder of the Atheist & Christian Book Club and president of Watchman Fellowship, Inc. James holds a BA in Biblical Studies and an MA in theology from Criswell College. He is the author of What the Qur'an Really Teaches about Jesus (uhop.me/Quran) and The Concise Guide to Today's Religions and Spirituality (uhop.me/Religions). He speaks in churches through the country on a Christian perspective on world religions, cults, the occult counterfeit Christianity, the occult, controversial doctrines and practices.Related Links: Free access to some related Watchman Profiles: Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Atheism by Dr. Robert M. Bowman: watchman.org/Atheism Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Agnosticism by W. Russell Crawford: watchman.org/Agnostic Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Naturalism by Daniel Ray: watchman.org/Naturalism Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Dr. Kevin Warstler received his Th.M. in New Testament Studies and Ph.D. in Old Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at Criswell College in Dallas, Texas, where he is also the Program Director for the B.A. in Biblical Studies.

Winston Hottman has been a member of Lake Highlands Baptist Church since 2015 and has been blessed to serve as Associate Pastor since October 2022. Prior to that, he served as Chief of Staff at Criswell College in Dallas. Winston's passion is to minister the word of God through preaching, teaching, and personal discipleship. In addition to his general pastoral responsibilities, he oversees a small group and children's ministries, as well as the discipleship of new believers. Winston is currently working on a doctoral dissertation in the field of early Christian studies and hopes to graduate in May 2024.

Kennedy Young, Jr. assumes the role of Lead Pastor at East Gate Missionary Baptist Church, situated in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas. He serves as a source of inspiration and support for the people of God's congregation and the Oak Cliff community. He possesses a bachelor's degree in pastoral ministry from The Criswell College, located in Dallas, Texas. Furthermore, he holds a master's degree in Ministry from Clamp Divinity School, situated in Anderson, South Carolina. Presently, he is pursuing a doctoral degree in organizational leadership at Anderson University. Kennedy's objective is to facilitate the growth and fortification of East Gate and other sacred vineyards of God through expository preaching, intercessory prayer, and the fulfillment of the great commission.

Dr. Barry Creamer has served as president of Criswell College since 2014, after spending a combined 10 years as both a member of the faculty and as the Vice President of Academic Affairs. A trained philosopher and historian, Dr. Creamer holds a B.A. in English from Baylor University, an M.Div. from Criswell College, and a Ph.D. in Humanities from the University of Texas at Arlington.For more than 20 years Dr. Creamer pastored churches across Texas, and he continues to preach conferences, teach lay audiences, and serve as interim pastor for churches in transition. Dr. Creamer has spent over a decade hosting his own podcast, Coffee with Creamer, a program covering relevant issues in ethics, ministry, and worldview, and has served on the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. His writing has been featured on numerous print and electronic platforms.

Dr. Christopher Graham is Vice President of Academic Affairs and professor of theology at Criswell College. His academic research is focused on early Christian theology and biblical interpretation as well as evangelical and Southern Baptist theology.

Barry speaks about the Israel-Hamas conflict with Dr. Scott Bridger, Dr. Sarah Spring, and Jenna Coombs, who spent time in Israel and Palestine recently as part of Criswell College's Global Learning and Service Experience. The conversation hinges on how meeting human beings changes our engagement with the affairs affecting them. Article: Hamas-Israel Conflict: Here’s What […]

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Brandon Smith to talk about his new volume entitled The Trinity in the Canon from B&H Academic. Today, we discuss the vital role that trinitarian theology plays in Scripture and how it should produce both right doctrine and living.Meet Brandon:Brandon serves as assistant professor of theology and New Testament at Cedarville University in Ohio. He is also the author of The Trinity in the Book of Revelation: Seeing Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in John's Apocalypse and serves as the co-editor of the Christian Standard Commentary series. He is a co-founder of the Center for Baptist Renewal and host of the Church Grammar podcast. He earned his PhD from Ridley College and is a graduate of Dallas Baptist University and Criswell College.Resources:The Trinity in the Canon by Brandon SmithOn the Incarnation by Saint AthanasiusOn God and Christ: The Five Theological Orations and Two Letters to Cledonius by Saint Gregory of NazianzusThe Trinity: An Introduction by Scott SwainThe Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything by Fred Sanders—The Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker. Production assistance is provided by Kadin Christian. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

Criswell College hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month Panel where Hispanic pastors had the opportunity to discuss the significance of education and its close relationship with the church. This event provided a platform for these pastors to share their insights and experiences, emphasizing how education and the church can work hand in hand to benefit the community. Thank you to our moderator, Jesse Rincones, and guest pastors Fernando Rojas, Dr. Pablo Juárez, and David Miranda, for their participation.

Dr. Warstler received his Th.M. in New Testament Studies and Ph.D. in Old Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. Currently, he is an Associate Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at Criswell College in Dallas, Texas, where he also serves as the Program Director for the B.A. in Biblical Studies. Please welcome Dr. Kevin Warstler.

Dr. Scott Camp has a unique blend of life experiences that give him a powerful relevant ministry to reach the unreachable with the message of Christ. He was the product of a teenage pregnancy, alcoholism, and a broken home. His own drug and alcohol abuse led to a felony charge and he was arrested while in high school. It was there that Scott committed his life to following Christ and shortly thereafter was called to preach. Dr. Camp has served in a variety of capacities since entering vocational ministry in 1982, including student pastor, evangelist, church planter, college professor, and Dean of Students. He has been the Sr. Pastor of four growing congregations which include First Baptist Church of Sachse, TX; Metro Church of Garland, TX; First Baptist Church of Mansfield, TX; and most recently, Fellowship of Joy in Grand Prairie, TX. Dr. Camp now travels extensively throughout the United States, Eastern Europe, Mexico, South America, Pakistan and the continent of Africa preaching at churches, city-wide crusades, and conferences. He has been featured as a program guest with the Billy Graham Crusade. Dr. Camp currently serves as the Faculty Chair of Evangelism at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary in Oakland, CA.​Dr. Camp holds a Masters of Arts in Theology from Criswell College, graduating Summa Cum Laude. In addition, he holds a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Assemblies of God University and a Master of Theology Degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In 2007, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from St. Thomas Christian College in Jacksonville, FL. In addition, Scott has done doctoral studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Baylor University and Southern Evangelical Seminary.

For more than 20 years, Dr. Barry Creamer has pastored churches across Texas, and he continues to preach at conferences, teach lay audiences, and serve as interim pastor for churches in transition. Dr. Creamer has spent over a decade hosting his own podcast, Coffee with Creamer, a program covering relevant issues in ethics, ministry, and worldview, and has served on the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. His writing has been featured on numerous print and electronic platforms.Dr. Creamer has served as president of Criswell College since 2014, after spending a combined 10 years as both a member of the faculty and as the Vice President of Academic Affairs. A trained philosopher and historian, Dr. Creamer holds a B.A. in English from Baylor University, an M.Div. from Criswell College, and a Ph.D. in Humanities from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Today we're talking about forgiveness.Forgiveness literally means "to release"; it's an act of grace toward another person.Easier said than done when someone has committed seemingly unforgivable sins. And when trying to do so with our own fleshly power. But we're not doing that. We've been empowered by the Holy Spirit to do the supernatural, and that includes extending forgiveness to those who have wronged us. By forgiving, we're removing that person from our own emotional grip, and allowing the Lord to deal with them.That is the essence of today's episode with the amazing June Hunt. June will share a bit of her own story of forgiving someone who had committed true atrocities against her and her family, and how through God's power was able to forgive this person and minister to others who are struggling with forgiving others.Even themselves.Here's a bit of what you'll hear in today's episode:-June overcame a major dysfunctional childhood prior to finding success...05:55-Unspoken pain created a prison in June's mind and heart...09:30-The process by which June was able to forgive someone who had committed seemingly unforgivable sins...14:30-Forgiveness is not a feeling; it is a conscious decision that requires conscious action...20:30-The stuck point of forgiving yourself for prior sins...23:30-Forgiveness is an opportunity we have every day...26:30-Confronting our pain can be a scary situation; it's outside our comfort zone...31:25-How the issue of gender (mis)identity is connected to a lack of forgiveness within individual and collective hearts...41:41-One thing many people don't know about June...48:07-And much more!Resources mentioned:Hope for the HeartConnect with today's guest!FacebookTwitterInstagramFounder and CSO (Chief Servant Officer)June Hunt, M.A., is an author, singer, speaker and founder of Hope For The Heart, a worldwide biblical counseling ministry. Her lifework has yielded landmark contributions in the field of Christian counseling.Hope For The Heart, which she founded in 1986, offers biblical hope and practical help — through biblical counsel, coaching and context for contemporary concerns — in more than 60 countries on 6 continents.Early family pain was the catalyst that shaped June's compassionate heart. Later as a church youth director, and then becoming a college/career director, she became aware of the need for sound biblical counsel. This led June to a lifelong commitment to provide God's Truth for Today's Problems.Keys Unlock a Flourishing MinistryAfter years of teaching and research, she developed Counseling Through The Bible, a scripturally based counseling course addressing 100 topics, such as Marriage, Parenting and Boundaries … Anger, Addictions and Abuse … Depression, Stress and Suicide. These resources grew to become the 100-topic Biblical Counseling Library, which helps people move from wrong thinking to right thinking … and from wrong living to right living.These 100 Biblical Counseling Keys – now renamed Keys for Living — have become the foundation for the ministry's steady expansion, including the 2002 creation of the Biblical Counseling Institute (BCI) initiated by Criswell College, where June earned her Master of Arts degree in counseling. Each conference — now renamed the Biblical Counseling Intensive – provides training for everyone, including pastors,...

Welcome to episode eighty-four of New Creation Conversations. In today's conversation I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Alan Street. Alan is the Senior Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biblical Theology at Criswell College. He holds PhDs in New Testament and pastoral theology. He has written several books including: The Effective Invitation, Subversive Meals, Heaven on Earth, and Caesar and Sacrament. His most recent book is Songs of Resistance: Challenging Caesar and Empire (published by Cascade Books).The book is a fascinating study of the songs, poems, and hymnody of the early church that shows up in the New Testament. Street argues that the early Christ followers sang these songs in order to oppose the empire's worldview and offer an alternative vision for society. As the early church sang, they were emboldened to remain faithful to Christ and withstand the temptation to comply with the sociopolitical agenda of the empire.I found the book very thoughtful and a wonderful exploration of the life, faith, and theology of the earliest Christians. It was also fun to talk to a distinguished scholar about his unique journey into biblical theology. 

Barry invites Dr. Everett Berry, Professor of Theology at Criswell College, to talk about the development of protestant denominations. Were the splits rooted primarily in doctrine, carpet color, or the cultural influence of time and place?    

Today I sat down with my good friend Robert. Robert Borelli was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1954, in the middle of the Gambino Crime Family neighborhood. As a young boy, he quickly built a reputation as a little tough guy. Surrounded by real tough guys he began working for The Gambinos by fourteen. By twenty he had two murder wraps and numerous arrests under his belt. He was being paraded around the neighborhood as the up-and-coming star of the feared Gambino Family, the same family which John Gotti would eventually bring into the mainstream media and make a household name. Over the next twenty-two years, Robert fell hard into the mafioso lifestyle which involved money, crime, and drug addiction. In 1997, as a forty-four-year-old man, he found himself in jail, looking to serve ten to twenty years. With over 130 criminal charges against his name, it was obvious he had become a career criminal. With no help from the Mob, his friend's life seemed hopeless. Little did he know his story had just begun. In jail, Mr. Borelli found redemption and a second chance. He discovered the truth, faith, and purpose like nothing he had ever experienced before. With a new outlook, on life, for the first time, he decided to do right instead of wrong, to love instead of hate, and to serve instead of take. From there, Robert Borelli spent time studying the Word of God at both Criswell College and Christ for the Nations Institute. He gained some intense formal education in his newfound faith. Mr. Borelli's story baffles the mind and intrigues the hearts of all who hear it. His passion and calling are to share his story as a preventive to those who are in similar situations and encourage each of us to find the Truth about who we really are. Today, as he tours around the world, he candidly, emotionally, and passionately shares his life story with all who will listen. For information contact robb@robertborelli.com

Guest: Dr. Steven Lytle, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founding Partner of Sparrow House Counseling   Dr. Steven Lytle is a licensed psychologist with Sparrow House Counseling in Dallas, Texas. He attended the University of Oklahoma where he received a B.A. in Psychology. He later graduated with an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma. Dr. Lytle acquired his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University.  Previously, Dr. Lytle worked as a therapist with Green Oaks Hospital in Dallas, Texas as well as counseling families through the juvenile probation department in Dallas County. Steven also served as clinical director of adolescent services at the Cedars Hospital in DeSoto, Texas. Additionally, Dr. Lytle was an adjunct professor of Psychology at Criswell College.   Therapy and counseling were for so long seen as a weakness, not a benefit, especially for men. Why is it so uncommon for men to seek help? Think about a guy in Home Depot - how often do men ask for assistance even with something simple like finding the right tool?   Men are more comfortable with the emotions of anger and stress. Stress is another way of saying “anxiety” but it is very different from anxiety. Stress is usually brought about by a “stressor” - a particular situation/event - and when that stressor is removed, then our stress level goes down. Anxiety can be brought about without an underlying situation. With anxiety, even when our situation is improved, we can feel anxious.   Guys - we need to consider how our “cup” is doing - are we filled too high and need to remove some things from our life - are there too many stressors or anxieties that are filling our cup?   Guys - important to consider how we train up guys to be the men that God has designed for them to be. Not to be carbon copies of their fathers, but to know and understand what God has designed for each individual.   Important to note that masculinity is a God-given concept, not limited to social constructs. Men can cook, sew, do laundry…and a host of things that many in our culture today do not view as things that “men do.”   Recent study had the astronomical number of men who live alone - isolated from community. Men in our culture value “independence,” but we are made for community and being alone and isolated is a difficult situation for an extended time period. Community - “your guys” - is not only valuable, it's hard work to invest in relationships! Guys need “face-to-face” time, but it can be easier to start with “shoulder-to-shoulder” activities.   Train your boys how to have “face-to-face” conversations. It really is an important life skill - especially for building relationships. With the increasing use of mobile phones and technology, we all spend much less time with interpersonal communications.   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@training4manhood.com) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website. Huge thank you to Jared Wood for allowing T4M to use his music in our intro and outro selections.

Alan Streett, an emeritus professor of biblical theology at Criswell College, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book Songs of Resistance: Challenging Caesar and Empire. He also discusses songs in the Christmas biblical texts, public and private resistance, and the demands of Caesar.  Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics.

Jacki C. King is a respected and popular Bible teacher, conference speaker, and ministry leader. She has a passion for seeing women fall in love with Jesus and His Word while challenging them to be on mission in their homes, workplaces, and communities. Jacki is a native Texan who now lives in Central Arkansas with her husband Josh, who is a Lead Pastor, along with their three boys. Jacki holds a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies and Ministry to Women from Criswell College and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The post Exactly What Is Women’s Ministry in the Church? An Interview with Jacki King appeared first on Church Answers.

Dr. John Mark Caton, Paul Cobb, and Dr. Mark Turman discuss church safety, how to run a safety team with laypeople and specialists, and why church security is a hospitality ministry.     Show notes:    Paul Cobb begins by addressing how we so often don't think about safety at churches, and they explain what church safety should look like (2:23). They go over some stories of crime and medical emergencies that took place at their churches (6:25). Dr. Caton explains how he became aware as a pastor of the need for better church security (16:20). They go over the biblical foundation for smart church security (21:58). Cobb discusses the principle of victim avoidance and deescalation (33:43). They also point to the importance of churches having hospitable, friendly security teams (39:41). Cobb briefly talks about their firearm policy for churches, then they return to the importance of taking security seriously, and how lay people can be involved (50:16).    Resources and further reading:   Congregational Security Inc. - Paul Cobb Century One Consulting Faith Based Security Network  “What does the Bible say about self-defense?” - Mark Legg “What does the Bible say about gun control?” - Mark Legg   About the hosts    Mark Turman, DMin, is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.    About the guests    John Mark Caton, Ph.D., is the Senior Pastor at Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church for twenty-seven years and the author of several books. He received a Master of Theology from Criswell College, and a Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He earned his Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2001.   Paul Cobb consults with churches for their security and safety needs. He's worked in corporate America, serving in the banking industry, and data centers, and specializes in project management. He serves as an elder at Crosspoint Church in McKinney, Texas.

Guest: Allen Parr   PCA's Biblical Worldview Institute (BWi) theme this year was Anchored in the Faith and was a response to the primary reasons that people give for “deconstructing” (walking away from) their faith. The conference was held on Nov. 1-2 and featured plenary sessions from the following speakers: Dr. Sean McDowell, Alisa Childers, Dr. Scott Stripling, Dr. Craig Evans, Dr. Randy Guliuzza (with ICR), and Allen Parr. Over 3000 individuals attended the conference including students from 25 different schools across 9 different states - and the conference was available to be viewed on a live stream as well.   The BWi conference was sponsored by several different organizations including our new Title Sponsor for this year's conference which was Logos Bible Software. Platinum sponsors for the conference included Boyce College, Charleston Southern University, Criswell College, Ouachita Baptist University, John Brown University, and Lee Strobel Ministries. Allen Parr is a Bible teacher and national speaker whose passion lies in helping people grow spiritually through providing clear and relevant teaching of God's word. His purpose is to equip believers with the tools, training and teaching they need to live a victorious life and fulfill their God-given purpose. His weekly YouTube channel, The BEAT, reaches hundreds of thousands of viewers worldwide each week. He is also a proud graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned his Master of Theology degree. Most of all, he loves Jesus Christ and is happily married to his beautiful wife Jennifer and is the proud father to his daughter Anaiah and his son Micah. Find out more about Allen at his website allenparr.com

What lessons does history teach us about the intersection of missions and mercy ministry? John Mark Yeats sits down to discuss missions movements in Great Britain, adoption, and more. Yeats serves as Vice President of Student Services, Dean of Students and Student Success, Title IX Coordinator, and Professor of Church History at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College. He earned his Ph.D. in Church History from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and also holds degrees from Southern Seminary, Oxford University, and Criswell College. Yeats has authored three books and has contributed articles to multiple journals. John Mark is married to Angie, and they have four children: Briley, Sean, Cadie, and Jackson. Watch the video version of this episode here. You can access all of our For the Church National Conference exclusives here. Believe in our mission? Support this podcast. The Missions Podcast is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

Dr. John Mark Caton and Dr. Mark Turman discuss Dr. Caton's personal experience with the tragic suicide of his older brother, lingering survivor's guilt, the importance of community, and how to talk to people contemplating suicide.    Show notes:    Dr. John Mark Caton and Dr. Mark Turman begin this difficult discussion by talking about Caton's tragic story and the suicide of his older brother (3:27). They talk about guilt, the lingering cloud of sorrow, and the importance of stories (11:15). They summarize how the Bible talks about suicide and whether it's the unpardonable sin (17:01).    Dr. Caton discusses the importance of community and the church, how to talk to people considering suicide, and why calling 911 is of strong importance (24:46). Dr. Turman and Dr. Caton consider the state of our culture's relationship to suicide and why it's gotten worse in young people (40:21).    Dr. Caton brings up the impact of intergenerational relationships as a way to combat rising rates of isolation (48:18). He also gives closing thoughts on next steps in approaching someone in your life whom you're worried about (56:04). They end by reflecting on the way Dr. Caton has been changed by the death of his brother (1:03:12).   Resources and further reading:   Last Call, Suicide: An Unfinished Life - John Mark Caton Hope Always - Dr. Matthew Sleeth  “How to talk to your kids about depression and suicide” – Dr. Matthew Sleeth “What does the Bible say about suicide?” – Dr. Jim Denison 988 Lifeline   About the hosts    Jim Denison, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and the CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content.    Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.    About the guest    John Mark Caton, Ph.D., is the Senior Pastor Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church for twenty-seven years and the author of several books. He received a Master of Theology from Criswell College, and a Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He earned his Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2001.

This is part two of a rebroadcast of a live panel discussion between two atheists and two theists. The panel featured our very own President of Watchman Fellowship James Walker. If you have not listened to the first part, we suggest listening to that broadcast first for more context for part two. How do we have productive conversations in our day and age with those who not only do not believe in God but are actively outspoken against God's existence? There is no easy, one-size-fits-all method for giving a defense for the hope that is in us by any means, but we believe this conversation can serve as at least one example. As you listen to the conversation, ask yourself how you might respond to the topics and questions discussed. Perhaps you have had these questions asked of you by non-Christians before. We hope this conversation can encourage and equip you to give a defense for your faith with gentleness and respect. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses and people will indeed ask you some of what you'll hear on our broadcast today. So be ready! Special thanks to Jim Hall of the Atheist Edge YouTube channel for permission to rebroadcast this for Apologetics Profile.  CONTENT WARNING: This has been edited for time and to remove explicit language. Mature themes are discussed in the broadcast. You may also watch the full interview on Atheist Edge YouTube channel here (Warning: Explicit Language and Mature Themes): https://youtu.be/mbZcEWqMSqs.JAMES WALKER is the president of Watchman Fellowship and a host of Apologetics Profile podcast. He is a former fourth generation Mormon with over twenty-five years of ministry experience in the field of Christian evangelism and apologetics. He is cofounder of the Atheist & Christian Book Club. Education: Rev. Walker holds a BA in Biblical Studies and an MA in Theology from Criswell College. He serves as an adjunct professor at Arlington Baptist University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an ordained Baptist minister and a member of the International Society of Christian Apologetics (ISCA), the Evangelical Press Association, and serves on the Board of Directors of Evangelical Missions to Non-Christian Religions (EMNR). Media and Books: He has been interviewed as an expert on new religious movements and cults on a variety of network television programs including Nightline, ABC World News Tonight, and PBS NewsHour. In addition to network television, Rev. Walker has been interviewed numerous nationwide Christian radio programs. These include Truths that Transform with Dr. D. James Kennedy; Hope for the Heart, with June Hunt, OpenLine with Kirby Anderson on the Moody Broadcasting Network, and Point of View. He authored the books, The Concise Guide to Today's Religions and Spirituality, What the Qur'an Really Teaches about Jesus, and coauthored The Truth Behind 'The Secret.' ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: The Atheist & Christian Book Club: www.AtheistChristianBookClub.com Complete YouTube Video Playlist on Street Epistemology by Daniel Ray: watchman.org/PlaylistSE Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Street Epistemology by Daniel Ray: watchman.org/SE Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Atheism by Robert M. Bowman: watchman.org/Atheism Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Agnosticism by W. Russell Crawford: watchman.org/Agnostic FREE: We are also offering a free subscription to our bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreeSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman FellowshipFor more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

We may be quite familiar with the biblical exhortation from 1 Peter 3:15 to be ready to give a defense for the hope that is in us with gentleness and respect, but in our day and age where dialogue with those with whom we disagree is so polarized and divisive, we may easily forget what 1 Peter 3:15 looks like in practice. For the next two broadcasts of Apologetics Profile, we're stepping away from our normal "interview" format to bring you a special rebroadcast in two parts of a panel discussion between two atheists and two theists. One of those panel participants is James Walker, President of Watchman Fellowship. James was asked to appear on the panel by long-time friend of James', Jim Hall, himself a lifelong atheist. The challenge for the panel was to "trade places" with each other, with the atheists offering what they believed were the best arguments for God's existence and the weakest arguments for atheism, while the theists were challenged to offer what they thought were the strongest arguments for atheism and the weakest arguments for God's existence. The discussion was civil and cordial and we believe serves as a good example of how to put into practice what 1 Peter 3:15 tells us. We hope it serves to encourage you to have more informed and civil conversations in your own engagement with your non-Christian neighbors and friends. Special thanks to Jim Hall of Atheist Edge for permission to rebroadcast this for Apologetics Profile. CONTENT WARNING: This has been edited for time and to remove explicit language. Mature themes are discussed in the broadcast. You may also watch the full interview on Atheist Edge YouTube channel here (Warning: Explicit Language and Mature Themes): https://youtu.be/mbZcEWqMSqs.JAMES WALKER is the president of Watchman Fellowship and a host of Apologetics Profile podcast. He is a former fourth generation Mormon with over twenty-five years of ministry experience in the field of Christian evangelism and apologetics. He is cofounder of the Atheist & Christian Book Club. Education: Rev. Walker holds a BA in Biblical Studies and an MA in Theology from Criswell College. He serves as an adjunct professor at Arlington Baptist University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an ordained Baptist minister and a member of the International Society of Christian Apologetics (ISCA), the Evangelical Press Association, and serves on the Board of Directors of Evangelical Missions to Non-Christian Religions (EMNR). Media and Books: He has been interviewed as an expert on new religious movements and cults on a variety of network television programs including Nightline, ABC World News Tonight, and PBS NewsHour. In addition to network television, Rev. Walker has been interviewed numerous nationwide Christian radio programs. These include Truths that Transform with Dr. D. James Kennedy; Hope for the Heart, with June Hunt, OpenLine with Kirby Anderson on the Moody Broadcasting Network, and Point of View. He authored the books, The Concise Guide to Today's Religions and Spirituality, What the Qur'an Really Teaches about Jesus, and coauthored The Truth Behind 'The Secret.' ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: The Atheist & Christian Book Club: www.AtheistChristianBookClub.com Complete YouTube Video Playlist on Street Epistemology by Daniel Ray: watchman.org/PlaylistSE Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Street Epistemology by Daniel Ray: watchman.org/SE Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Atheism by Robert M. Bowman: watchman.org/Atheism Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Agnosticism by W. Russell Crawford: watchman.org/Agnostic FREE: We are also offering a free subscription to our bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreeSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman FellowshipFor more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Dr. Brandon Smith is associate professor of theology at Cedarville University. Previously, he spent the previous four years helping lead the Christian Standard Bible translation and as an elder at a church in the Nashville area. He also helped found the Center for Baptist Renewal and hosts the Church Grammar podcast. His research interests include the Trinity, canonical and theological interpretation, biblical theology, and early church theology (especially AD 100-400). Brandon has a Ph.D. in Theology and New Testament, Ridley College (Melbourne), an M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies, Criswell College, and a B.A. in Biblical Studies, Dallas Baptist University In this episode, we discuss translation theory, why certain translations differ, whether translations are relatable, how to pick a translation for you or for your church, we also peak behind the scenes of what goes on into translating the Bible, and we unpack why the Christian Standard Bible is, in our humble opinion, the best all around translation out there. Theology in the Raw Conference - Exiles in Babylon At the Theology in the Raw conference, we will be challenged to think like exiles about race, sexuality, gender, critical race theory, hell, transgender identities, climate change, creation care, American politics, and what it means to love your democratic or republican neighbor as yourself. Different views will be presented. No question is off limits. No political party will be praised. Everyone will be challenged to think. And Jesus will be upheld as supreme. Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1 Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Youtube | Preston Sprinkle Check out Dr. Sprinkle's website prestonsprinkle.com Stay Up to Date with the Podcast Twitter | @RawTheology Instagram | @TheologyintheRaw If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

Join us today as guest preacher Dr. Everett Berry (Professor of Theology at Criswell College) shares from John 9 about Jesus, the Light of the world, who gives sight to the blind. 

In this episode Neil and David talk to Dr. Steve Hunter, professor of counseling and psychology at Criswell College, on the ups and downs of Christian Counseling and why taking care of your mental health is so important.

Dr. David Henderson is a board-certified psychiatrist, author, and speaker. He is the founder and president of Four Stones Collaborative, a mental health consulting group in Dallas, Texas. He sees adolescent and adult clients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, delusional disorders, and substance abuse. Prior to starting Four Stones, Dr. Henderson partnered with an organization called Southwest Clinical and Forensics, where he offered a number of services including psychiatric medication management, individual and family counseling, and expert witness testimony in family, civil, and criminal matters for the Dallas and surrounding county courts.For five years, Dr. Henderson served as the Department Chair of Psychology and Counseling at Criswell College, rebuilding its Masters in Counseling Program and starting the undergraduate major in Psychology. He also helped to develop a fully online counseling curriculum for the school. In addition, Dr. Henderson has served as an adjunct professor of Psychology and Counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary. Currently a member of the board of directors for Drug Prevention Resources, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing youth substance abuse, he is also the psychological correspondent for 'Mornings with Jeff and Rebecca' on KCBI 90.9 FM.Dr. Henderson has presented nationally and internationally at conferences for the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, The Christian Association for Psychological Studies, and the Christian Medical and Dental Association. He is the author of two books, Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain: Uncover the Hidden Potential in Life's Most Common Struggles and My Teenage Zombie: Resurrecting the Undead Adolescent in Your Home.Websites:https://www.fourstonesgroup.comhttps://www.drdavidhenderson.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/fourstonesgroup/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhendersonmd/More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

In this conversation with Alan Streett, Senior Research Professor of Biblical Theology at Criswell College, we discuss the thesis of his book Subversive Meals: An Analysis of the Lord's Supper under Roman Domination during the First Century. Dr. Streett talks about the Roman form of the meal that the early church adopted, the subversive and anti-imperial nature of the meal, its radical egalitarian aspects, and how this applies the to the American church in the twenty-first century in a time of pandemic and the church's close alliance with empire. If you find this helpful, please consider supporting this podcast with your Patronage for just a few dollars a month.

Josh has been the Lead Pastor of 2ND Conway since September 2018. He met his wife, Jacki, at Criswell College where they both earned degrees in Biblical Studies. He holds a B.A., Masters of Arts, and is currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree. He began full-time church ministry in the Fall of 2001 and has served primarily in and around Dallas TX. Josh and Jacki have three sons and live in West Conway. He loves kayaking, reading on a Kindle, coffee, and tacos.   You can follow Josh on Twitter HERE.