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Created especially for Candler School of Theology's 2026 New Student Orientation, this original musical selection by Okorie Johnson invites the Class of 2026 to pause, listen, and discern the significance of the present moment.As part of the orientation theme, “Maximizing This Moment,” Okorie uses music as a space for reflection—connecting faith, theological education, creativity, and the journey ahead. The piece encourages Candler's newest students to honor where they have come from, remain attentive to where God is moving now, and embrace the possibilities of what lies ahead.Experience this musical reflection created for the Candler School of Theology Class of 2026 and their introduction to a new season of theological formation, community, and calling.

The Holy Spirit is not merely a force; He is the fully divine third Person of the Trinity, sent as our indispensable Helper, Guide, and Comforter. His primary role is applying the salvation Christ purchased directly to our lives. At conversion, the Spirit acts as our Seal and Guarantee of redemption, ensuring we possess an imperishable inheritance kept safe for us. This sealing confirms our Adoption, transforming us from enemies and children of wrath into beloved sons and daughters of God. This is only the beginning! We then enter Sanctification—the lifelong "home renovation" project that makes us holy. While this requires our diligent effort and discipline, our ultimate Perseverance is rooted 100% in God's faithfulness, not in our inconsistent works. If we grieve Him by living in sin, the Father intervenes with loving Discipline to destroy the flesh and draw us back to holiness. The proof of true faith is the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives. To maintain growth and conquer sin, we must continually seek the ongoing Filling of the Spirit by practicing radical repentance—we dig out the rocks of sin to make room for more of Him.

In this class we look to further understand salvation, exploring the theological debate between Calvinism (Reformed Theology) and Arminianism (Wesleyanism), particularly focusing on the "five points" of disagreement. A central point of discussion is the nature of the atonement, contrasting the Arminian belief in unlimited atonement (salvation made possible for all) with the Calvinist view of limited atonement or "definite redemption" (Christ died specifically for the elect). God's Word seems to point towards a middle position, sometimes called "unlimited limited atonement," which holds that Christ made salvation available to all, but its effectiveness is limited to those whom God elects through irresistible grace to complete the work of salvation (monergism). Ultimately , we must understand that these are often deeply held convictions and we must not focus on maintaining unity and humility among believers as we seek deeper understanding of God's grace and sovereignty.

In this class we look to further understand salvation, exploring the theological debate between Calvinism (Reformed Theology) and Arminianism (Wesleyanism), particularly focusing on the "five points" of disagreement. A central point of discussion is the nature of the atonement, contrasting the Arminian belief in unlimited atonement (salvation made possible for all) with the Calvinist view of limited atonement or "definite redemption" (Christ died specifically for the elect). God's Word seems to point towards a middle position, sometimes called "unlimited limited atonement," which holds that Christ made salvation available to all, but its effectiveness is limited to those whom God elects through irresistible grace to complete the work of salvation (monergism). Ultimately , we must understand that these are often deeply held convictions and we must not focus on maintaining unity and humility among believers as we seek deeper understanding of God's grace and sovereignty.

In this class we focus on the theological significance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the ultimate High Priest and sacrificial Lamb of God. We take a hard, honest look at the physical brutality of the crucifixion and its theological necessity, seeing that Jesus' suffering was central to His mission and a fulfillment of prophecy. Central to our study is the concept of atonement, which reconciles humanity with God by satisfying divine justice through penal substitution, where Christ willingly became sin to bear God's wrath. This act was motivated by God the Father's perfect love and the Son's willing participation in the Covenant of Redemption, which ultimately resulted in propitiation (satisfaction of wrath), expiation (removal of sin and its stain), and justification (being declared righteous) for believers, culminating in the resurrection and eternal life.

Pastor Tony Bourque's Kingdom Theology Class at Water's Edge Gathering.

In this class, we focus on the person and work of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His dual nature as fully God and fully man, known as the Hypostatic Union. We explore the necessity of Jesus as the Kinsman Redeemer and the Last Adam to pay the debt for humanity's sin, highlighting that salvation is ultimately achieved through His perfect works rather than human merit. We review biblical prophecies concerning His heritage, birth, ministry, and ultimate death, presenting the Incarnation (God becoming flesh) and subsequent crucifixion as the pivotal events for fulfilling the biblical covenants and enacting the New Covenant. Finally, we contrast Jesus' joyful, authentic life with legalism and self-righteousness, and are encouraged to reflect His character and understand the profound, transformative nature of His sacrifice.

In Class 6, we explore the concept of covenants within a theological framework, emphasizing humanity's total depravity and inability to achieve salvation through works. God righteously hates sin and sinners, but simultaneously desires to show unmerited favor (sola gratia). This grace enables individuals to exercise faith alone (sola fide) to receive salvation, as exemplified by a series of biblical covenants—Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic—all of which foreshadow and culminate in the New Covenant, made possible by the Covenant of Redemption within the Trinity and sealed by the Holy Spirit. True spiritual freedom and reconciliation with God are gifts that transcend human effort, which should lead us to a profound appreciation for God's redemptive plan and a call for compassionate evangelism.

In this class, we reach the introduction of evil into God's perfect creation. We learn of Satan's origin as a proud angel who rebelled and became the "father of lies," leading to the fall of humanity. We then examine the consequences of sin, including the curses placed on creation, mankind, and Satan, and, as a result, the separation from God. But God remains sovereign in the midst of the sin and evil, asserting His ultimate control and purpose in all things, even suffering. Understanding sin helps us better understand our need for daily repentance and engagement with scripture.

In this class, we explore the nature of God as the Creator and the significance of His creation, particularly humanity. God created everything ex nihilo (out of nothing) through His Word, a concept linked to the Trinity's involvement (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), and He called it good! By understanding God's original design for humanity, made in His image (imago Dei) as male and female, we can have a better understanding of marriage, sexuality, and the sanctity of life.

God, desiring to be known, has revealed Himself through His "Word," defined not merely as utterances but as His complete thoughts, will, and purposes. This revelation manifests in declarations, Scripture, and most profoundly, in Jesus Christ, who is described as the Word made flesh. The Word is "breathed out by God," serving as the ultimate authority, providing sufficiency for godly living, rebuking sin, offering correction, and training believers in righteousness. Understanding God's Word, illuminated by the Holy Spirit, is essential for recognizing false teachings, purifying one's life, and knowing Christ Himself.

Third presentation in our ongoing series on the theology of the covenants. Taught by Mr Joshua Morrison, B.Div. GPTS, licentiate of Eastern Presbytery, BPC.

In this episode, I am joined by the podcast Producer, Josh Gilbert, for our second tutorial edition. This time, we tackle some heavy stuff - Josh opens up about his modern existential crisis of living untethered from traditional institutions, which gets us into William James' "Will to Believe" and the whole mess of making momentous decisions in a culture that's allergic to commitment. Then I get nerdy about Andreas Reckwitz's fascinating analysis of late modernity - how we've split into two warring tribes: the hyper-culture individualists seeking singular authenticity and the cultural essentialists clinging to collective identity. It's a compelling framework for understanding why we're all at each other's throats politically while the middle class gets squeezed into an hourglass shape. We also geek out over Byung-Chul Han's concept of positive violence, reminisce about U2 concerts with my son Elgin, and somehow end up discussing Rob Bell's uncanny resemblance to the lead singer of Matchbox Twenty. Oh, and we're planning a cigar expo "research retreat" in September because apparently that counts as legitimate podcast planning. Standard Tuesday afternoon philosophy with your friendly neighborhood theology nerds. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube To get the entire conversation, all podcast episodes ad-free, and support our work, consider joining the ⁠Process This on SubStack⁠ or get access to our entire catalog of classes & all the rest by joining up at ⁠Theology Class. ⁠⁠Theology Beer Camp ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is a unique three-day conference that brings together of theology nerds and craft beer for a blend of intellectual engagement, community building, and fun. This event features a lineup of well-known podcasters, scholars, and theology enthusiasts who come together to "nerd out" on theological topics while enjoying loads of fun activities. Guests this year include John Dominic Crossan, Kelly Brown Douglas, Philip Clayton, Stacey Floyd-Thomas, Jeffery Pugh, Juan Floyd-Thomas, Andy Root, Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Noreen Herzfeld, Reggie Williams, Casper ter Kuile, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get info and tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. _____________________ This podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ production. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 80,000 other people by joining our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack - Process This!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get instant access to over 45 classes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, send ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback/questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member of the HBC Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I team up with our producer, Josh Gilbert, for an experimental format inspired by our podcast planning sessions, where Josh often brings up intriguing questions he's gathered while editing. Together, we explore how our initial infatuation with ideas can grow into a deeper understanding and mastery and how our personal biases inevitably shape our philosophical inquiries.   We discuss the significance of philosophy in making sense of existence, agency, and how we apply ideas in everyday life. We talk about the value of curiosity and the ongoing journey of learning across the humanities, emphasizing the need to engage with philosophical texts critically and passionately. Josh pressed me on the distinction between plausibility and intensity of faith commitments, the existential register's importance in understanding religious identity, and how modern empiricism and cultural narratives influence individual agency.   Throughout the conversation, we weave in insights from thinkers like Alfred North Whitehead, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Søren Kierkegaard, Paul Tillich, Karl Barth, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, J.R.R. Tolkien, Martin Heidegger, Philip Goff, and Charles Taylor. Together, we explore how these voices create a community of inquiry that invigorates our understanding of life and existence, showing how philosophy can shape what we think and how we live. To get the entire conversation, all podcast episodes ad-free, and support our work, consider joining the Process This on SubStack or get access to our entire catalog of classes & all the rest by joining up at Theology Class. UPCOMING ONLINE CLASS - Truth in Tough Times: Global Voices of Liberation I am thrilled to announce our upcoming class with Joerg Rieger and a host of liberation theologians from across the globe. Our goal is to create an experience where participants will get a clear and compelling account of contemporary liberation theology and meet the most critical voices of our generation. As always, then lass is donation-based, including 0. Get info and join up at www.TruthInToughTimes.com _____________________ Join my Substack - Process This! Join our class - THE RISE OF BONHOEFFER, for a guided tour of Bonhoeffer's life and thought. Spend a week with Tripp & Andrew Root in Bonhoeffer's House in Berlin this June as part of the Rise of Bonhoeffer Travel Learning Experience. INFO & DETAILS HERE Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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After 16 years of online theological exploration, Homebrewed Christianity is leveling up. I am joined by David, the HBC tech-guru David, to let you in on a few new projects we just launched and let you know a bit about what's on the horizon.  Watch the conversation on YouTube here. Class and Bring the Ivory Tower to Your Screen! After almost 2 years of work behind the scenes, I am thrilled to announce the launch of Theology Class!   Almost 10 years ago, we started doing online classes & the supporting members of the HBC community (Elders & Bishops) had access to them after they wrapped up. With 45 classes it got extremely difficult to organize them and make them easily accessible to the community. To remedy this, we dreamed up the Theology Class platform. It will make it easy for the community to see all the classes we've done and access them when and where they want, giving you the power to learn at your own pace and convenience. It is hard to describe how much work we put into this, but for those of you who have been supporters of HBC or joined any of the classes, thank you for making this possible! * Get access to seminary-level classes. * Learn from top scholars. * Dive deep into what interests you. * Go at your own pace. Process This Substack How does Process This work? Process This: The central Process This feed will feature posts, often including video and audio, of my own curated intellectual journey, touching on different intellectual interests of mine. They will tend to hover around the intersection of religion, philosophy, science, and culture since that's where my research, writing, and teaching end up. Podcasts: There are also channels for two different podcasts. Homebrewed Christianity is the podcast I started in 2008 and features interviews with scholars across the disciplines. The goal is to bring the wisdom out of the ivory tower so more people can reflect, wrestle, and work through their questions of faith with deeper resources. The Theology Nerd Throwdown is a show I do with one of my best friends, Rev. Bo Sanders, and in it, we have fun nerdy conversations about something God-ish. Process This Guides: As things get going, an important intention for Process This will be developing resource guides on the more engaging topics. Think of these as digital bibliographies that curate books, articles, interviews, videos, and framing questions to help the interested reader understand the conversation in the academy. A perk of having such a nerdy community will be bringing together what I have found with what y'all bring. Process This Themes: I have conversations with scholars in different disciplines with various research interests, so we will intentionally help you connect the dots by having a series on specific themes. Each series will have a unique community member episode at the beginning and end, with opportunities to engage and contribute. At the end of a series, we hope those on the journey have a more integrated exploration than individual episodes alone can provide. Join our first conversation on Artificial Intelligence! You can watch our film The Road to Edmond over here on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Our Creator God gives us the keys to transforming society and nations while empowering farmers the power of prayer and dedication unto the Lord, the land, the seeds, and His plans to help many grow Beyond Self as they discover they are Destined for Greatness.   Hear Robert's heart and faith come alive. Join us on a team trip planned for December 2023.  Pray and sow into all the Lord is doing in Liberia. Learn more at: https://cmmworld.kindful.com/?campaign=1248656  CMM Theology Masters Graduate 2023, Robert Bimba presents "(RISE) RICE INVESTMENT SCHEME FOR EMPOWERMENT" 

Fear is the enemy of love. The idols of safety and security can push us to live the Christian life from a posture of fear. If we are to advance the Kingdom of God, we must realize that we are called to a radical way of love that is courageous and bold. In the final episode of our class on "Advancing the Kingdom", Aaron Salvato reminds us of the call on Christians to live a life of courageous love. Class produced by Calvary Global Network (CGN).

This world is not our home. It was never intended to be. We are pilgrims here on earth and we should live as such. The problem that has arisen is that many Christians have become escapists instead of pilgrims. They see the world as a hostile place, so they run and hide from it. No matter what our eschatology is, we must focus not on escapism, but on simple acts of obedience, which are the building bricks of the Kingdom! In part 5 of our class on "Advancing the Kingdom", Aaron Salvato helps us see the power of simple acts of obedience when it comes to moving God's Kingdom forward, and has a compelling discussion with students Zach & Ellie Owens, Sam Bucelli, and Emilia DiNatale. Class produced by Calvary Global Network (CGN).

In the New Testament, Christians are called to be in the world but not of the world. In other words, we are called to live in society and interact with others while maintaining our distinctiveness. When we turn away from those who are broken or make choices that are contrary to God's word, we have made the grave mistake of ceasing being a light in dark places. Too many have a separatist mindset. Christians are called to be missionaries to the culture, not to run and hide from it! In part 4 of our class on "Advancing the Kingdom", Aaron Salvato helps us learn the principles of being a cultural missionary, and has a great discussion with students Zach & Ellie Owens, Sam Bucceli, and Emilia DiNatale! Class produced by Calvary Global Network (CGN).

How does a Kingdom advance normally? Through the sword. Violence, war, and bloodshed. Jesus' Kingdom is much different. The Kingdom of Heaven does not advance through the sword, but rather through something much more powerful: preaching and the Gospel. It advances in this way: by converting one soul after another. In the Gospels, Jesus never employs violence to achieve his ends. His life and ministry model for us an ethic of non-violence. This is a hard mentality for us to accept, because we have been raised to see the world as a place where "might makes right". Jesus turns this mentality on it's head by showing us what true might and strength look like! In part 3 of our class on "Advancing the Kingdom", Aaron Salvato contrasts the way of violence with the way of Jesus, and has a great discussion with students Julianne Foster, Tim Cass, Zach Owens, and Kayla Reed! Class produced by Calvary Global Network (CGN).

There is a dangerous tendency today to make the Kingdom of Heaven about what we need, or want. It is not about us. The Kingdom is about Him. He should be in the center of everything we do as His followers. Self-interest is the great enemy of godliness. It's a sin we commit every day, in all kinds of ways. This is why we have to be so careful about it. We take this mentality to our approach regarding the Kingdom. We falsely believe that the main way God advances His Kingdom is through US getting what WE want. We forget that we are called to pray, THY Kingdom Come, not MY Kingdom come. In part 2 of our class on "Advancing the Kingdom", Aaron Salvato helps us see the first and foremost way the Kingdom of God advances forward: in our hearts. Discussion Students: Julianne Foster, Tim Cass, Zach Owens, and Kayla Reed Class produced by Calvary Global Network (CGN).

Welcome to the GoodLion theology class, a brand new segment on the show where we bring you rich theological lessons and thoughtful discussions with our students! In part one of our 6 part mini series on "Advancing the Kingdom of God", Aaron Salvato teaches a lesson on defining what the Kingdom of Heaven actually is. If we are going to understand HOW to advance God's Kingdom, we need to actually grasp WHAT it is, and what it isn't! Aaron walks us through a theological framework for how we can understand the Kingdom, setting the stage for the next 5 lessons. Students and CGN/GoodLion interns Julianne Foster and Kai Willbanks join in on the discussion, bringing some great questions. In this class we look at questions like When Jesus taught us to pray "thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven, what did He mean? Should Christians focus on Heaven, or Earth? How can we begin to advance the Kingdom? What part does prayer play in this mission? And more!

What would it look like for us to desire a relationship with the Father more than wanting an experience with the Father? Resources: William Greathouse, Love Made Perfect Mildred Wynkoop, Theology of Love Steve DeNeff, The Way of Holiness and sermons Francis Chan, Forgotten God Notes from Wesley's Theology Class, 1989

God has left the building Alan Roxburgh, pastor, nerd, and founder of the Missional Network, is on the podcast talking about two of his books, Structured for Mission and Joining God, Remaking Church, Changing the World. This is a great conversation especially for those of you who are ministers, because Alan and Tripp talk about the challenges to changing cultures, visions, missions, etc. Where is God ahead of us, and where do we join God? How do you begin to understand the narratives that are shaping you in these institutions? How do we live a grounded life that listens to the stories of the other, without needing to categorize them? Someone you want to hear on the podcast? Tell us! Just one of the many perks of being a part of the Homebrewed Community, including the Intro to Theology Class with live, interactive video sessions. And don't forget to pick up a copy of the Homebrewed Christianity Guide To: The End Times! Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new MP3 sermon from Bible For Today Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The 2nd Coming of Christ Subtitle: Theology Class Speaker: Daniel Waite, M.A., M.Div. Broadcaster: Bible For Today Baptist Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 5/2/2014 Bible: Zechariah 14:3-5; 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18 Length: 106 min.