Podcasts about Ridley College

We explore the findings of the Your Story Research Report — a significant national study that listens to the voices of more than 400 young people as they reflect on their spiritual journeys.We find out who and what has, and is, shaping young people's faith from their childhood, though to adolescence, to right now.There are insights into the eight “faith journeys” —from Embracing to Reconstructing to Disengaging— highlighting the importance of relationships, trust, and belonging in shaping faith over time. Plus advice for churches, families, and schools on how to nurture young people in ways that are both personal and sustainable.Graham Stanton is Director of the Centre for Children's and Youth Ministry. He lectures in Practical Theology at Melbourne's Ridley College.Download the Your Story Research Project: https://www.convergeoceania.com/yourstoryThe Church Cohttp://www.thechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches. Church SuiteGavin and Paul from ChurchSuite are at Reach Australia and at a special Melbourne taster day on 26 May 2025. Reach Australia National ConferenceReach Australia's National Conference is from 19 to 22 May 2025 on the Central Coast of NSW. This year's theme is URGENT: The Necessary Task of Mission Before Christ Returns. For more info.Anglican AidAnglican Aid - To find out more about how to support Anglican Aid. Dominic Steele's preaching at Village Subscribe to Dominic Steele's weekly sermons from the Village Church website. Support the show--Become a regular financial supporter of The Pastor's Heart via Patreon.

Michael is an Australian biblical scholar, Anglican priest, and the Deputy Principal of Ridley College in Melbourne. He is the author of over thirty books including his latest one, Jesus and the Powers, cowritten with N.T. Wright. In this conversation, we continue in our discussion around difference by unpacking his new book, exploring nationalism, current cultural tensions, power, and veggie tales ethics.

Part 2 of 2 Matt chats with Amber Dillon (PhD, Ridley College), who teaches at Eternity Bible College and Denver Seminary. In her doctoral work (supervised by New Testament scholar Michael Bird), she researched the literary portrait of John the Baptist, as depicted in the Gospel of John. In the previous episode (part 1/Ep #110), we kicked things off by discussing what goes into writing a dissertation and the necessity of being able to receive constructive criticism during the writing process. We also chatted about how women are underrepresented in evangelical academic circles and how certain historical events may have created that situation. In this episode (part 2), we talk specifically about her work on John the Baptist. How does the Gospel of John portray him in relation to the synoptic Gospels? Are their similarities and differences? Why are these questions important? And to what texts, exactly, does John refer when he describes Jesus as "the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world?" (Jn 1:29)? +++Support the podcast via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Matt's blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠matthewhalsted.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to subscribe to The Bible (Unmuted)!

Episode DescriptionWhat's next in ministry for children and young people in Australia? This episode reflects on the current state of ministry among children and young people in Australia today, some of the challenges we're facing, and what could be done to overcome them. Graham Stanton, Director of the Ridley Centre for Children's and Youth Ministry, is in conversation with Kristina Kettleton, the keynote speaker at the recent Children's and Youth Ministry Training Day. Kristina has served in youth ministry development and camping ministry for the Anglican Diocese of Tasmania, and is currently a Project Officer in the Reimagining the Future team with the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne, and is the Lead Consultant (Children and Youth) with City to City Australia. Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God's mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you'd like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Part 1 of 2 Matt chats with Amber Dillon (PhD, Ridley College), who teaches at Eternity Bible College and Denver Seminary. In her doctoral work (supervised by New Testament scholar Michael Bird), she researched the literary portrait of John the Baptist, as depicted in the Gospel of John. In this episode (part 1), we kick things off by discussing what goes into writing a dissertation and the necessity of being able to receive constructive criticism during the writing process. We also chat about how women are underrepresented in evangelical academic circles and how certain historical events may have created that situation. In part 2 (Ep #111), we talk specifically about her work on John the Baptist. How does the Gospel of John portray him in relation to the synoptic Gospels? Are their similarities and differences? Why are these questions important? And to what texts, exactly, does John refer when he describes Jesus as "the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world?" (Jn 1:29)? +++Support the podcast via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Matt's blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠matthewhalsted.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to subscribe to The Bible (Unmuted)!

Welcome back!This week we talk with Revd Dr Graham Stanton,  Founding Principal of Youthworks College. Graham is currently Director of the Centre for Children's and Youth Ministry and Lecturer in Practical Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne. He is also founder and director of Youth Ministry Futures In this episode, Al James sits down with Graham to explore the significance of long-term, full-time youth ministry within the national church in Australia. He shares his vision for Youth Ministry Futures (YMF) and discusses the benefits of having long term, full-time and well trained youth ministers for the sake of young people and churches. The conversation covers the state of youth ministry in Australia, systemic issues in youth ministry today,  the challenges faced by part-time youth ministers, and the advantages of integrating youth ministry into the larger church environment. Graham also highlights the pressing need for a shift in how churches perceive and invest in youth ministry roles. This episode is essential for anyone interested in the future of youth ministry and the development of strong, supportive communities for young believers.Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Challenges in Youth Ministry 02:57 Effective Ministry Podcast Introduction 03:15 Insights from Kids and Youth Ministers 04:57 Upcoming Episodes Preview 06:05 Interview with Graham Stanton 06:53 Graham Stanton's Roles and Contributions 17:19 State of Youth Ministry in Australia 20:50 Systemic Issues in Youth Ministry 28:29 The Impact of Full-Time Youth Ministers 29:45 Exploring the Benefits of Full-Time Roles 31:27 The Importance of Theological Training 33:56 Challenges and Solutions in Youth Ministry 36:40 The Role of Youth Ministers in Churches 37:56 Advocating for Full-Time Youth Ministry 38:35 Reimagining Church Staffing Priorities 40:18 The Broader Impact of Youth Ministry 51:26 Intergenerational Ministry and Its Challenges 57:24 Youth Ministry Futures: Vision and GoalsComing Up!SquareOne Winter | Friday 30th May-Sunday 1st June Youthworks Square One is a weekend camp for children in Years 3 - 6 and their church leaders. Youthworks Ministry Support Team in partnership with a committee of volunteers plans the whole weekend of age-appropriate Bible teaching and fun activities, freeing church leaders to invest in discipling their kids. Children need to be part of a registered church to attend so please have your church's children's ministry coordinator complete the expression of interest form.Register at youthworks.net/squareoneHouse Conference | Tuesday 26th - Thursday 28th AugustHOUSE Conference is about theological reflection for best practice in youth and children's ministry within a community of youth and children's ministers. This annual conference for youth and children's ministry is held at Youthworks Conference Centres Port Hacking.Register at youthworks.net/houseConnect with YouthworksClick on through⁠ to discover more about ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church or check out our Facebook Page.You can connect with the broader Youthworks Family clicking here.You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would love to hear from you. Get stuck in to the Effective Ministry Podcast Facebook page or send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode DescriptionRevd Canon Dr Rhys Bezzant begins this year as the tenth Principal of Ridley College. He sits down in this interview with Andy Judd to talk about how he went from a 14-year-old debating against the resurrection of Jesus to training men and women for Christian ministry. He also shares his insights into what makes a good theological college, and what studying theology can provide that you can't get on the internet.Children's and Youth Ministry Training Day 2025Join us for this training day on 15 March 2025. Be energised and equipped as you serve Jesus among children and young people. Register via this link: Children's and Youth Ministry Training Day 2025Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God's mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you'd like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

How does a man who grew up in an anti-Christian cult (one which attempted to convince him that people with his skin tone ought not follow Christ) end up a professing Christian pursuing academic studies in order to be better equipped to bring the Christian message to his own home community? That's what this conversation (in part) helps to illuminate.Hakeem Bradley's story is full of ups, downs, people who helped point the way, and Jesus. To follow along with his ongoing story you can find him on Instagram, or check out his ongoing work over at the Bible Project. You'll also see him soon as part of the resources offered by John Mark Comer & crew.For a link to the book Hakeem referenced, click here.For more info on Ridley College, click here.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Context Setting08:33 - Understanding the 5% Nation14:46 - The Move to Portland and Its Impact20:43 - Family Dynamics and Religious Background26:40 - Exploring Church Culture and Personal Experiences35:48 - Defining the Moment of Faith Commitment41:40 - Transitioning from Youth Ministry to Biblical Scholarship46:49 - Pursuing Doctoral Studies and Cultural Contextualization54:20 - Exploring the Epistle of James1:04:24 - Navigating Cultural Perspectives in Theologykeywords: Christianity, cultural perspectives, early church, 5% Nation, faith journey, youth ministry, biblical studies, diversity in theology, community impact, church history Get full access to Marc Jolicoeur (aka Jolly Thoughts) at marcjolicoeur.substack.com/subscribe

Brian Rosner's Farewell as Principal Public LectureStrengthened By The Gospel: The Purpose of Romans and the Future of Ridley CollegeThis is a recording of Brian Rosner's farewell as principal public lecture, held on the evening of Wednesday, 16 October 2024. His lecture theme was “Strengthened by the Gospel: The Purpose of Romans and the Future of Ridley College.”About Brian RosnerBrian is a New Testament scholar of international standing, having contributed to many of the major journals and supervised over a dozen PhDs.  He is a member of the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (the international society of New Testament scholars), a member the Holman Christian Standard Bible Translation Oversight Committee, a Humboldt fellow in Germany, and is the author or editor of numerous books. Brian will finish up as Principal of Ridley College at the end of 2024, after twelve years of distinguished service. He will then take a year away from the college to focus on his writing and research and return as a faculty member in 2026.  Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God's mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you'd like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Episode DescriptionDr Katherine Firth was a guest speaker at our 2024 Women's Writing Retreat and joins us on the podcast to share her new book "Writing Well and Being Well for Your PhD and Beyond: How to Cultivate a Strong and Sustainable Writing Practice for Life" (Routledge, 2023). Dr Firth is head of Lisa Bellear house, a residential hall at Melbourne University, and author or co-author of several books on academic writing, and a recent monograph Martin Luther and the Arts (Brill, 2023).Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God's mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you'd like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Song of Songs: A metaphor for God and the church or a celebration of sexuality? Episode DescriptionOne of the most beautiful parts of the Bible, Christians often do not know what to do with the Song of Songs. Is it a metaphor for God and the church? A celebration of human sexuality? Or something else? In this panel discussion, Dr Kamina Wüst and Dr Lindsay Wilson help us appreciate this precious piece of Scripture.This webinar is part of the Ridley Online Old Testament Prophets and Writings Unit (OT002D). About Dr Kamina WüstKamina Wüst completed a PhD on the Song of Songs at Moore Theological College exploring previously under-recognised connections between the Song and other parts of the Hebrew Bible. She lectures by invitation at theological colleges, consults for churches on teaching the Song of Songs, and speaks for conferences and podcasts. She has worked as a freelance writer and editor since 2016 and is the Old Testament Series Editor for Matthias Bible Guides, in which she also wrote the volume on the Song of Songs. Kamina lives in Brisbane, Australia and can be contacted through kaminawust.com.About Dr Lindsay WilsonLindsay grew up in Sydney and worked as a lawyer for five years before undertaking studies at Moore Theological College. He is strongly committed to the importance of theological education, good biblical preaching, and student ministry as strategic priorities in the spread of the gospel and the building up of God's people. Lindsay has been at Ridley since 1991 and will retire in 2024 (33 Years!). Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or Online or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God's mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you'd like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Episode DescriptionTamie Davis was at Ridley for this year's Alf Stanway lecture in mission. In this episode, Hannah Craven sits down with Tamie to learn a bit more about her research, to dig a bit deeper into the "Mafanikio" theology of Tanzanian Christian women, and to reflect on the value of missiological thinking in our Christian lives and ministry.About Dr Tamie Davis:  Dr Tamie Davis is a missiologist who served in Tanzania for 10 years, partnering with the Tanzania Fellowship of Evangelical Students. She is a Mentor with the Angelina Noble Centre and Mobilisation Lead for CMS SANT. Her PhD explored the prosperity theology of a group of Tanzanian women. Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God's mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you'd like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Episode DescriptionIn this episode, Deputy Principal: Academic, Revd Dr Mike Bird, chatted with faculty member Dr Andrew Malone about his book, To Walk and to Please God: A Theology of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. This book explores 1 and 2 Thessalonians and highlights the life cycle of Christian discipleship—turning away from idols, trusting in the gospel message, having hope that the Lord will return, and continually pleasing the one true God until that return. Check out Andrew's book.To Walk and to Please God: A Theology of 1 and 2 ThessaloniansAndrew Malone https://a.co/d/gGkDCgKStudy With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God's mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you'd like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

What has God to do with politics? What has the kingdom to do with the cross? And what does it mean to work for a kingdom whose origin lies beyond creation, but whose destiny lies within it? Join Sam Fornecker for a conversation with Mike Bird, deputy principal and lecturer in theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, about insights unpacked in Mike's new book with NT Wright, entitled Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies (Zondervan, 2024). For more on this week's conversation, see Mike Bird's Religious Freedom in a Secular Age (Zondervan, 2022) and Tom Wright's The Day the Revolution Began: Reconsidering the Meaning of Jesus's Crucifixion (HarperOne, 2018). Enjoying this podcast? To keep abreast of what's going on at The Ridley Institute, or to learn more about opportunities to grow and train for Christian discipleship and mission, connect with us online: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://ridleyinstitute.com/⁠⁠⁠. Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@RidleyInstitute⁠⁠⁠. To learn about four full-time positions for young people exploring gospel work, learn more about Ministry Apprenticeship: ⁠⁠⁠https://standrews.church/ministry-apprenticeship/⁠⁠⁠.

What has God to do with politics? What has the kingdom to do with the cross? And what does it mean to work for a kingdom whose origin lies beyond creation, but whose destiny lies within it? Join Sam Fornecker for a conversation with Mike Bird, deputy principal and lecturer in theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, about insights unpacked in Mike's new book with NT Wright, entitled Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies (Zondervan, 2024). For more on this week's conversation, see Mike Bird's Religious Freedom in a Secular Age (Zondervan, 2022) and Tom Wright's The Day the Revolution Began: Reconsidering the Meaning of Jesus's Crucifixion (HarperOne, 2018). Enjoying this podcast? To keep abreast of what's going on at The Ridley Institute, or to learn more about opportunities to grow and train for Christian discipleship and mission, connect with us online: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://ridleyinstitute.com/⁠⁠⁠. Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@RidleyInstitute⁠⁠⁠. To learn about four full-time positions for young people exploring gospel work, learn more about Ministry Apprenticeship: ⁠⁠⁠https://standrews.church/ministry-apprenticeship/⁠⁠⁠.

Episode: 12The Alf Stanway Lecture in Mission 2024Pleasure, Pain.... And Prosperity: Advancing The Mission Conversation In Australia Guest Speaker: Dr Tamie DavisDescription:Majority World theology is growing as the Spirit of Christ grows God's people in both breadth and depth. What might Christianity in Australia stand to gain from it? This lecture will propose that a Tanzanian theology of prosperity points to a way for God to be known from within Australia's secular pleasure/pain worldview. About Dr Tamie Davis:  Dr Tamie Davis is a missiologist who served in Tanzania for 10 years, partnering with the Tanzania Fellowship of Evangelical Students. She is a Mentor with the Angelina Noble Centre and Mobilisation Lead for CMS SANT. Her PhD explored the prosperity theology of a group of Tanzanian women. Ridley College X CMS VictoriaThe Alf Stanway lecture was presented in partnership between Ridley College and CMS Victoria. Recognising long historical links and common gospel vision Ridley College and CMS Victoria are committed to sharing resources and to working together to see a world that knows Jesus.Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God's mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you'd like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

The Leon Morris Lecture in New Testament Studies 2024Ambassadors of Hope: A New Testament ThemeEpisode DescriptionThis lecture will explore one of the key themes of the New Testament – that of reconciliation. Reconciliation shows the heart of God, and the church is called to reflect that heart. This echoes something Leon Morris himself emphasized decades ago (although in a broader sense). The Bible calls it demonstrating an unconventional wisdom and it is our overall mission. It leads to hope and enablement, impacting how we present and reflect the gospel in a needy world. It calls us to word and deed convergence and the importance of practice and tone in engaging culture alongside what we believe.SpeakerDarrell L. Bock is Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas and serves as Executive Director of Cultural Engagement at the Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership. He has served on the board of Chosen People Ministries for over two decades. In addition, he serves on the board at Wheaton College, as well as on the boards of the Institute for Global Engagement, the Hope Center in Dallas, and Christians in Public Service. He is a fellow at the Kirby Laing Institute in Cambridge, England and a graduate of the University of Texas (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.), and the University of Aberdeen (Ph.D.). He has authored or edited over forty-five books, including a New York Times Best Seller in non-fiction, numerous works on Jesus and the gospels, and the recently released Cultural Intelligence: Living for God in a Diverse, Pluralistic World.  Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God's mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you'd like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/

DescriptionDr Darrell Bock gave the 2024 Ridley College Leon Morris Lecture in New Testament Studies on 18 July 2024. While visiting Ridley, our principal, Dr Brian Rosner, sat down with Darrell to discuss several topics in New Testament Studies and also the question of how to promote the gospel in our fractured world. About Dr Darrell Bock  Darrell Bock is a Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. He is also the Executive Director of Cultural Engagement at the Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership. He has served on the board of Chosen People Ministries for over two decades. In addition, he serves on the board at Wheaton College, as well as on the boards of the Institute for Global Engagement, the Hope Center in Dallas, and Christians in Public Service. He is a fellow at the Kirby Laing Institute in Cambridge, England and a graduate of the University of Texas (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.), and the University of Aberdeen (Ph.D.). He has authored or edited over forty-five books, including a New York Times Best Seller in non-fiction, numerous works on Jesus and the gospels, and the recently released Cultural Intelligence: Living for God in a Diverse, Pluralistic World. Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God's mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you'd like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

In this episode we're joined by Rev. Dr. Andrew Judd, who is Deputy Principal and Lecturer in Old Testament at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, and the author of the book we're discussing in this episode, Modern Genre Theory: An Introduction for Biblical Studies (published by Zondervan Academic). Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Judd talks with us about the weird ways that scholars in biblical studies talk about genre, which is not often in line with modern literary studies and specifically modern genre theory. The conversation is fun and engaging, and is full of interesting examples and correctives. Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Dr. John Anthony Dunne, Dr. Brandon Hurlbert, Stephanie Kate Judd, and Rev. Dr. Christopher Porter. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We welcome back Dr. Michael Bird to discuss his latest book co-authored with N.T. Wright, "Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies."In their book, Wright and Bird explore the critical question of how Christians should engage with politics. Should we withdraw to maintain our prophetic voice, or should we actively participate to influence political systems? They call on Christians to discern their witness in today's fractured political environment, amidst the rise of autocracies, fear, and fragmentation.Combining political theology, biblical insights, and church history, "Jesus and the Powers" argues for a kingdom-oriented approach to politics. Wright and Bird emphasize confronting empire in all its forms and promoting democratic societies while opposing autocracy and nationalism. They delve into the relevance of this approach to current events, including the Russian-Ukraine conflict, China-Taiwan tensions, and political turmoil in the USA, UK, and Australia.Tune in to learn how Christians can navigate and engage with politics in a way that aligns with Jesus's kingdom and contributes to the common good.Michael F. Bird is a leading academic on New Testament studies and Christian Theology. He is Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia.  @earlychristianhistorywithm8684 Book: https://a.co/d/0gyzSIt9

DescriptionIn this episode, Dr Mike Bird interviewed one of his students, Lachlan Vines, who won the Journal of Anglican Studies Student Essay Competition in April 2024. Lachlan is currently studying for the Master of Divinity at Ridley College and wrote an essay on Rowan Williams' Theology of Revelation for one of his assignments. He shares how he coincidentally met and spent some time interviewing Rowan Williams (former Archbishop of Canterbury) on his trip to the UK. His essay will be published in the Journal of Anglican Studies later this year.  Listen to what he has to say. Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God's mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you'd like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Description:This episode, Atonement Culture, is one of three expositions presented by Dr Rory Shiner at the Ridley College's Annual Preachers' Conference: Set Apart - Preaching from Leviticus, held on 23 - 24 April 2024.The conference featured Dr Rory Shiner (Providence Church, Perth) and Revd Dr Katy Smith (SMBC), who spoke on theological themes in Leviticus. Ridley Preachers' Conferences aim to encourage us in our leadership and ministry by focussing on skills for preaching. This is an opportunity for pastors, campus workers, clergy, and missionaries to be refreshed as they learn and nurture relationships with other Gospel workers from around Melbourne and Australia.To watch all episodes of this conference, you can visit our VOD page here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/apc2024 Available episodes:Exposition 1: Purity CultureExposition 2: Atonement CultureExposition 3: Feasting Culture Lecture 1: Why Preach Leviticus Lecture 2: Women and Leviticus Interview with Dr Lindsay WilsonSermon: Why Preach HolinessSubscribe:If you are interested on Ridley Events or all things related to Ridley, do consider subscribing to our email list here: Subscribe Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God's mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you'd like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/ Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Co-hosts Beth Stovell and Ryan Reed join Michael F. Bird to discuss his new book, Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies, co-authored with N. T. Wright (Zondervan, 2024).  Michael F. Bird is Deputy Principal and Lecturer in New Testament at Ridley College, Australia. He is the author of numerous scholarly and popular books on the New Testament and theology, including, with N. T. Wright, The New Testament in Its World (2019). 

CW: violence against children, assault, domestic partner violence, adverse religious experiences, suicideRev. Dr. Scott Harrower is Lecturer in Christian Thought at Ridley College and an ordained minister in the Anglican Church.In this episode, Revd Dr. Harrower offers a theological response to trauma through the doctrine of the Trinity–reflected in large part in his book God of All Comfort. We talk about how his background as a nurse informs his work as a theologian and pastor, how a richer understanding of the Trinity can provide secure attachment, and how the Gospel of Matthew offers a horrors and comfort together.Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Dr. John Anthony Dunne, Dr. Madison Pierce, and Rev. Dr. Christopher A. Porter. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With crucial elections happening in the UK and USA this year Unbelievable is diving back the debate into politics and faith with some paradigm shifting thinkers and theologians. Strap in for this mini-series starting with Michael F. Bird (Deputy Principal & New Testament scholar at Ridley College, Australia) and Stephen Wolfe (author of ‘The Case for Christian Nationalism'). These two come to vastly different conclusions about how faith and politics should mix. Stephen Wolfe makes a startling case for Christian nationalism. How can followers of Jesus be part of the solution bringing divided communities together asks Michael Bird, co-author with Tom “NT” Wright of ‘Jesus and the Powers?'  What are the boundaries of our personal beliefs?  How can we achieve the goods we wish to see in society?  In the coming weeks we will also hear from New Testament scholar Tom ‘NT' Wright, Preston Sprinkle author of ‘Exiles: The church in the shadow of empire' and ex-White House and presidential staffer Michael Wear Michael F. Bird Twitter: @mbird12 Blog: michaelfbird.substack.com Channel: Early Christian History Books: Amazon Stephen Wolfe @PerfInjust https://www.amazon.com/Case-Christian-Nationalism-Stephen-Wolfe/dp/1957905336/ref=sr_1_1?crid=388EY0PP8LI3E&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q0DTFRuTT7yLGpKD_qahRIM2K4gPy1eBZYUeKmL3I1uvZdOg8RN6LmgihVjxX6kzWASFAbo-519nQPCKERYm3QFzXDDb798NLEjphu4ee68.2OMMP0WgNhTuN7CWzsT4c9PPKJv-lKaouXcoFlYt_TQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+case+for+christian+nationalism+stephen+wolfe&qid=1711052839&sprefix=The+case+for+christian+nationl%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1 • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/courses Your support matters to us: • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Researchers have conducted a study on the religious lives of Australian youth, and there's much to be learned that translates across cultural boundaries. In this episode, Mike talks with Dr. Graham Stanton about this research and what it can mean for fruitful youth discipleship.  How would you describe the spiritual landscape of Australia, in general… and how is that shaping teenagers and youth ministry?  Could you provide a basic snapshot of the research survey that's the topic of our discussion?  Can you provide a little background about the religious nature of schools in Australia, because that's quite different from what we have here in the States.  What are some positive findings that surprised you?  What are some of the warning bells going off that the church absolutely needs to pay attention to?  As you discuss this survey with youth workers, how are they responding? What are some practical applications that you'd like to see take place over the next few years?  Dr. Graham Stanton is the Director of the Centre for Children's and Youth Ministry and Lecturer in Practical Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. He is also an ordained Anglican minister and has been serving in youth ministry at some capacity for over three decades.  Recommendations in this episode: Book: AntiFragile: Things That Gain From Disorder, by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Episode 21: Top Down & Bottom Up Ministry (Gareth Crispin and Robin Barfield) Episode 25: Faith, Doubt, and Everything (Matt Bellefeuille) Follow Dr. Stanton on Twitter/X: @GDStanton Learn more about Ridley College Join YPT's Facebook group: @youththeologian (make sure you answer the membership questions) Follow YPT on Twitter: @youththeologian Follow YPT on Instagram: @youththeologian YPT's ebook, Youth Ministry is Theological Ministry, is a free download for subscribers. This book captures the essence of Youth Pastor Theologian in one ten-chapter book, written by six different contributors from across America, Mexico, and the UK. 

How does the fact that our God is triune (Father, Son & Holy Spirit) make a difference in our every day lives? We were excited that our Institute Spring seminar hosted Dr. Brandon D. Smith on the topic of the Trinity and the Christian Life.Dr. Smith (PhD, Ridley College, Melbourne) is Chair of the Hobbs School of Theology & Ministry and Associate Professor of Theology & Early Christianity at Oklahoma Baptist University. 

Angels are everywhere in history. From winged guardians in Sumerian mythology to the messengers of the Gods in Ancient Greece, to new-age guardian angels, humanity has always been fascinated by these celestial beings. But what does the Bible say about them?Our guest on this episode is Graham A. Cole. He was dean emeritus and professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago, before his retirement. He formerly worked as the dean of Ridley College in Melbourne. His book Against the Darkness: The Doctrine of Angels, Satan, and Demons is out now.For extended show notes and transcripts, head to our website.

It's the 100th episode of With All Due Respect!To mark their century our guests chat with Mike Bird, Academic Dean of Melbourne's Ridley College, discussing the question "Is the Bible clear in what it tells us?"They also discuss the differences in church tradition when it comes to interpreting scripture.Later, our hosts discuss Sarah Polley's confronting film Women Talking, which explores the consequences of misunderstanding - and abusing - The Bible.  

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.

Dr. Michael Fn. Bird is deputy principal and Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, and has authored more than 30 books. Mike is a world renown New Testament scholar and theologian, and he's recently engaged modern questions surrounding politics and Christian identity, which has been captured in his more recent book Religious Freedom in a Secular Age, which forms the backdrop to our current podcast conversation. In this dialogue, we talk about evangelicals and politics, Christian Nationalism, Secularism (and why Christians should celebrate it), transgender ideologies and the public sphere, and many other politically related topics. If you would like to support Theology in the Raw, please visit patreon.com/theologyintheraw for more information!

Scot McKnight, PhD, Cody Matchett, and Dr. Mark Truman discuss the flaws of dispensationalism, Revelation's message for discipleship, the Christian life as a peaceful political dissident, how to read Revelation generally, and what this means for Christian worship today.    Show notes:    New Testament scholars Scot McKnight, PhD, and Cody Matchett explain their background with the book of Revelation and why they wrote Revelation for the Rest of Us (2:41). Dr. McKnight explains dispensationalism, its history and ideas, why it fails, and why their reading of Revelation leads to hope rather than paranoia (10:04). They explain what it means to be a dissident disciple, the importance of politics in Revelation, and John's constant allusions to Rome (24:52). They talk about why this more biblical interpretation makes Revelation apply so fervently to modern Christians. They consider the drama in Revelation's colorful language and how to interpret John's vision (30:01). They discuss why John was exiled to Patmos and how Christianity was deemed threatening to the political order (38:19). Revelation compares and contrasts the woman of Babylon and the woman of Jerusalem, revealing to modern churches how to worship more powerfully (47:31).    NOTE: We've launched our summer campaign. As a 100-percent donor-supported ministry nonprofit, we rely on believers like you to give toward our calling “to equip the saints for the work of ministry” (Eph. 4:12). If our work has encouraged or inspired you, please give today.   Resources and further reading:   “Revelation for Too Many: An excerpt from Revelation for the Rest of Us”  Revelation for the Rest of Us: A Prophetic Call to Follow Jesus as a Dissident Disciple, Dr. Scot McKnight, Cody Matchett Pivot: The Priorities, Practices, and Powers That Can Transform Your Church into a Tov Culture, Dr. Scot McKnight, Laura Barringer Reading Revelation Responsibly, Dr. Michael J. Gorman The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism, Dr. Daniel G. Hummel   About the host    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    Scot McKnight (PhD, University of Nottingham) is a world-renowned speaker, writer, professor, and equipper of the Church. He is a recognized authority on the historical Jesus, early Christianity, and the New Testament. His books have been translated into Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Portuguese. He is the author of The Jesus Creed, The Blue Parakeet, The King Jesus Gospel, Revelation for the Rest of Us, numerous commentaries, and is now writing a sixteen-volume series of reflections called The Everyday Bible Study.   Cody Matchett is the Scholar in Residence at First Assembly Church in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Cody holds a bachelor's degree in biblical Studies (Briercrest College) and a Master of Arts in New Testament (Northern Seminary). He is pursuing his PhD at Ridley College, Melbourne. He lives in Calgary with his wife Brianna and his daughter Aleitheia Theodora.  

Prolific author and biblical scholar Michael F. Bird joins the podcast to discuss women in ministry, the Terminator movies, Bart Ehrman, and 90's-era John Barclay. This is the conversation theology nerds would dream of having, and Andrew and James (who are theology nerds, we must admit) were incredibly blessed to have such a conversation, one that was both humorous and earnest, with this esteemed scholar and theologian. (We even have somewhat of a bloopers reel toward the end.) Dr. Bird is the Academic Dean of Ridley College in Melbourne and holds a PhD in New Testament from University of Queensland. He writes and speaks of a variety of topics (it was difficult to select which ones we wanted to bring to him for this episode). Below are links to access literature and media from him: Dr. Bird's Substack The Word from Bird Dr. Bird's YouTube channel Early Christian History Dr. Bird's blog Euangelion Dr. Bird's books he has authored and co-authored Dr. Bird's debate with Dr. Bart Ehrman The article Andrew mentions from Ian Paul on Phoebe and ancient-letter carriers can be accessed here

Join Sam Fornecker for a conversation with Brian Rosner (Principal of Ridley College, Melbourne) about how the gospel addresses the collective identity crisis of modern society. Exploring the real-life implications of what scholars call expressive individualism, this conversation looks at how the gospel addresses arguably the most urgent question of modern people: "Who am I?" Find Brian's book here.

Diane Hockridge, Educational Designer at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, discusses her research on designing online learning.

In this episode of the Sacramentalists podcast, join us as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Scott Harrower from Ridley College, delving into the intriguing topic of Amyraldism. Explore the historical context, theological nuances, and key arguments surrounding this doctrine, as we seek to deepen our understanding of God's sovereignty, human responsibility, and the extent of Christ's atonement. The volume edited by Scott and Michael Bird can be found here. Special thanks to Kregel Publishing for sending us a copy. You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists. Be sure to join our Communion of Patreon Saints for only $5 a month.

Michael Bird returns to the show for a discussion about secularism. Jonathan and Michael cover the Christian origins of secularism, why it is in the interests of religious people to have a secular government, the threat to the secular compact by militant secularism and the inimical impact of the contemporary perversion of genuine secularism. Dr Michael Bird is Academic Dean and Lecturer in New Testament at Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia. He is the author and editor of more than thirty books, including Religious Freedom in a Secular Age: A Christian Case for Liberty, Equality, and Secular Government. He writes at michaelbird.substack.com. The Political Animals is hosted by Dr Jonathan Cole, a scholar, writer and translator specialising in political theology: the intersection of religion and politics. Jonathan was a senior terrorism analyst at Australian intelligence agency the Office of National Assessments where he worked on Islamist terrorism and the global jihadist movement. He is the author of The Reign of God: A Critical Engagement with Oliver O'Donovan's Theology of Political Authority and Christian Political Theology in an Age of Discontent: Mediating Scripture, Doctrine, and Political Reality. You can follow the show on Twitter and Instagram.

Nick Queint ( @NewTestamentTheologist ) joined me to chat about Paul's view of the Trinity. Nicholas Rudolph Quient is a PhD candidate in New Testament & Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

In this episode we discuss parenting children on the spectrum with Naomi and Mike Bird. Naomi Bird is Assistant Children's and Family minister at her local church and a connect leader with MOPS Australia, and Mike Bird is an academic dean and lecturer in theology at Ridley College, Melbourne. Over the course of our conversation Naomi and Mike share their experience of parenting their son, Markus, who is on the Autism spectrum. They address the joys and challenges of parenting Markus, what's been most helpful and unhelpful in the process of parenting him, and what they have learned about God through Markus. They stress the importance of recognizing that everyone is made in the image of God, and that within the Church we are all members of the Body of Christ with unique giftings and experiences. Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Dr. John Anthony Dunne, Stephanie Kate Judd, Rev. Dr. Chris Porter, and Dr. Sydney Tooth.

Dr. Michael Bird is Academic Dean and lecturer at Ridley College and an Anglican Priest. He is the author of multiple books and a well know research in early christianity and the New Testament. We talk about his new book "Jesus Among the gods". We also mention Troels Engberg-Pederson, Bart Ehrman, Andrew Perriman, Richard Bauckham, NT Wright, Larry Hurtado, Jeremiah Coogan, David Litwa, Justin Martyr, Athenagoras, Philo of Alexandria, Plato, Tertullian, Ignatius of Antioch, John Calvin, Marcellus of Ancyra, Athanasius of Alexandria, Paul of Samosata, Theodotus of Byzantium, and many more. Dr. Bird's book "Jesus Among the gods": https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-among-gods-Christology-Greco-Roman/dp/1481316753 Dr. Bird's twitter: https://twitter.com/mbird12 Dr. Bird's substack: https://michaelfbird.substack.com/ Dr. Bird's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC21I7qYVHPsOzL9ujxiRWZA

In this episode, we talk with Mike Bird about how ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman folks thought about what makes a god a god. We also talk about how the New Testament writings portray Jesus as a God, and what the creeds from the fourth century and onward have to do with all of this. These are subjects Mike explores in detail in his new book Jesus Among the Gods. Michael F. Bird is the Academic Dean and Lecturer in Theology and New Testament at Ridley College.

Dr. Michael F. Bird is an Australian biblical scholar and Anglican priest who writes about the history of early Christianity, theology, and contemporary issues. He is Academic Dean and a lecturer at Ridley College in Melbourne. Check out his YouTube channel, Early Christian History with Michael Bird. He is the author of 30 books, including The Gospel of the Lord: How the Early Church Wrote the Story of Jesus (Eerdmans, 2014), Evangelical Theology,(2nd edition published by Zondervan in 2020), The New Testament in its World (with N.T. Wright) (Zondervan, 2019), and his latest, Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible (Zondervan, 2021). These books are available from independent Christian booksellers Byron and Beth Borger at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. You can order online through their secure server or call 717-246-333. Mention that you heard about these books on the Reintegrate Podcast and get 20% off!  >> Thanks for listening! Your hosts for the Re-integrate Podcast are Dr. Bob Robinson and David Loughney. Go to re-integrate.org for the latest articles on reintegrating your callings with God's mission and online resources for further learning. You can also find out about a Bible study book that you can use in your small group or individual devotions: Reintegrate Your Vocation with God's Mission. On Reintegrate's podcast page, you'll find more episodes and ways to email us to comment on this podcast. Music provided by Brian Donahue.

We hear the word "trauma" a lot today—but what does it really mean? For Christians who have experienced horrific, overwhelming, life-threatening events events, the church can be a place either of fear or of healing. In this episode, Scott Harrower and Joshua Cockayne discuss their new book Dawn of Sunday: The Trinity and Trauma-Safe Churches (written with Preston Hill). They examine attitudes and practices that help us recognize, accept, and respond to traumatized individuals within the church. As the church becomes a community of help and safety, and as its members grow in Christlikeness, it can become a haven for the traumatized and vulnerable. Scott Harrower is a Lecturer in Christian Thought at Ridley College and an ordained Anglican minister. He writes on the history of early Christianity and philosophical issues such as the problem of evil. Joshua Cockayne is a Divinity Honorary Lecturer at the University of St. Andrews. His research focuses on spirituality and ecclesiology, and he works in the area of analytic theology. Show notes: 0:00 Distinguishing trauma from other kinds of pain or distress 3:20 Commonplace horrors and their effects 5:35 Writing Dawn of Sunday 8:26 Seeing and responding to grief 11:38 Responsible practices for dealing with trauma 14:49 Making church a safe place 20:21 Symptoms of trauma 26:00 The church as a community of help 31:03 Aiding those who are experiencing ongoing trauma Show notes by Micah Long Credits for the music used in TBM podcast can be found at: hebraicthought.org/credits.

In this episode, we interview Scott Harrower on his recently released book, Dawn of Sunday, from the New Studies in Trauma and Theology series at Wipf and Stock (book link: https://wipfandstock.com/9781725291041/dawn-of-sunday/ ). The book is co-authored with Joshua Cockayne and Preston Hill (see author bios below). This is part one of our interview, so stay tuned for an additional episode. In case it's helpful, here are some timestamps for the episode: 1:42 - Why write a book on trauma? 4:25 - Increased awareness about trauma within the Church 7:40 The many forms of trauma and how to identify it 9:15 - The role of the trinity in understanding how we approach trauma recovery 13:00 Trauma and the Trinitarian Paradigm in ‘The Dawn of Sunday' 16:00 - The definition of trauma from a medical perspective 21:30 - Collective trauma, intergenerational trauma, and how they relate to trauma responses at the individual level 23:40 - Trauma and its relationship to various understandings of evil ~~~ Music: “10 Days (Instrumental)" by Forget the Whale 
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 CC BY NC SA ~~~ Author Bios: Scott Harrower is associate professor of theology, history, and ethics at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. He is an Anglican priest and is the author of God of All Comfort: A Trinitarian Response to the Horrors of This World. Joshua Cockayne is a city center mission lead in the Diocese of Leeds and an honorary lecturer in theology at the University of St Andrews. He has published widely in philosophical theology on issues related to spirituality, liturgy, and ecclesiology. Preston Hill is assistant professor of integrative theology at Richmont Graduate University which houses an Institute of Trauma and Recovery. He is an ordinand in the Anglican Church in North America.

On today's episode, Fr. Wesley sits down with Scott Harrower, associate professor of theology, history, and ethics at Ridley College, and Preston Hill, assistant professor of integrative theology at Richmont Graduate University, to talk about their new book Dawn of Sunday: The Trinity and Trauma-Safe Churches. You can listen to previous interviews with Scott Harrower here and here. You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists. If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on the Sacramentalists, check out our Facebook discussion group here. Be sure to join our Communion of Patreon Saints for only $5 a month!

Dr. Michael Bird is an Australian biblical scholar and Anglican priest who writes about the history of early Christianity, theology, and contemporary issues. Mike is Academic Dean and Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of over thirty books including Evangelical Theology, Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew About the Bible, Romans (SGBC), The Gospel of the Lord: How the Early Church Wrote the Story of Jesus, What Christians Ought To Believe, and with N.T. Wright, The New Testament in its World. He enjoys tennis, reading, and red wine. He is married to Naomi and they have four children. Episode Talking Points Michael's growing up years and coming to faith in Christ Michael's stint in the military A global perspective on gun control Why rightly understood secularism is good for religious freedom The dangers of conservative nationalism and progressive authoritarianism A Thessalonian strategy for apologetics Resources Mike's Website Mike's Books --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-monday-christian/support

On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Graham Cole discuss the nature and purpose of sanctification and glorification, union with Christ, suffering, and his new book, Glorification: An Introduction (Crossway, 2022). What you'll hear in this episode The purpose of lament in the Christian life. The nature of God and His attributes. The already/not yet and sanctification. How glorification relates to the rest of our Christian lives. How our vision as Christians is vastly different from that of secularists. Why union with Christ is critical to understanding in our Christian lives. Some practical applications for the doctrine of glorification to the Christian life today. About the Guest Graham A. Cole (ThD, Australian College of Theology) is emeritus dean and emeritus professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. An ordained Anglican minister, he has served in two parishes and was formerly the principal of Ridley College. Graham lives in Australia with his wife, Jules. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook, or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

In this episode we had a conversation with Nick Quient about some biblical texts on marriage from and Egalitarian position. Nick Quient is a PhD candidate in New Testament at Ridley College in Melbourne, AU. He also earned an MA in New Testament from Fuller Theological Seminary and a BA from Biola University. He has published in the Canadian-American Theological Review, Priscilla Papers, and the Evangelical Review of Theology and is the author of “The Perfection of Our Faithful Wills” (Wipf & Stock, 2019). He is an ordained Baptist pastor and resides in Southern California. NIck's YouTube and Podcast: The New Testament Theologist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsupQJMc69c_TmiUlP05PA The Split Frame of Reference Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-split-frame-of-reference-podcast/id1176375687

The Nazareth to Nicaea podcast discusses the historical Jesus, the Christ of Faith, and everything in between. This episode examines the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar,” including • The controversy around the show. • What the show has been so popular. • What type of christology it has? • What its popularity says about religion in the West. Please like, leave a comment, subscribe, and share! Otherwise keep up with me on: Twitter: @mbird12 Blog: michaelfbird.substack.com Or else, come study with me at Ridley College, on-campus or on-line! Recommended Reading/Listening Mark Goodacre's homepage: https://scholars.duke.edu/person/goodacre You can listen to the 1970 JCS Album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOPbXQ86NuA Here is the 1992 Australian Cast Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru1Y1XGKbuw&list=OLAK5uy_n2muUeq3EbeHWUtPEeujEdJ_oqpFzQ8dI Colm Wilkinson singing “Gethsemane”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4omWMMibRuE Alice Cooper singing the part of Herod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbHSkJSaEkg

Guest: Dr. Brandon Smith | Dr. Arnold interviews Brandon Smith about the early church fathers and their contributions to Christianity. Topics of conversation include 1) What do we mean by early church? 2) How should we understand and respond to some common objections to reading the church fathers? 3) What are some of the most significant doctrines established by the early church fathers? 4) Recommendations on where to start when it comes to reading primary sources. Dr. Brandon Smith is assistant professor of Theology and New Testament at Cedarville University. He helped found the Center for Baptist Renewal and hosts the Church Grammar podcast. Dr. Smith holds a PhD in Theology and New Testament from Ridley College in Melbourne. Full show notes at https://ps.edu/what-can-we-learn-from-the-early-church-brandon-smith/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.