Podcasts about theology conference

Greg Strand joins Hans Madueme, associate professor of theological studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, to debrief the 2025 EFCA Theology Conference, and unpack Hans' plenary message from the conference ("A Theological Meditation on Sin and Freedom: Justification, Concupiscence and the Quest for Godliness") and why it matters to the local church.Watch (or listen to) Hans' full message from the 2025 Theology Conference here.For further reading:You're Only Human by Kelly M. KapicRuined Sinners to Reclaim: Sin and Depravity in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective (The Doctrines of Grace) edited by David Gibson and Jonathan GibsonPride: Identity and the Worship of Self by Matthew RobertsEmbodied: Living as Whole People in a Fractured World by Gregg R. Allison

From the 2025 EFCA Theology Conference,  Professor Jason Thacker⁠ delivers his message, "Theological Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence, Transhumanism and Posthumanism," addressing the questions:Is God's "very good" creation to be enhanced?If so, what ways reflect creaturely dependency? What ways destroy it?

From the breakout sessions of the 2025 EFCA Theology Conference, ⁠Professor Jason Thacker⁠ leads a session on "Theological Anthropology, the Human Person and Ethics-Bioethics," addressing the questions:What are the dangers of a developmental account of personhood?What impact does that have for what it means for beginning- and end-of-life issues?

From the breakout sessions of the 2025 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Donald Fairbairn⁠ leads a session on "Theological Anthropology, Gnosticism and the Early Church," addressing the questions:What was the threat of Gnosticism?How did the Church respond?What similarities are there today?What lessons can we learn?

From the breakout sessions of the 2025 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. David Pao leads a session on "Theological Anthropology and Paul's Theology of the Body," addressing the questions:Why does Paul ground his moral teaching in the body?What is its significance for the Corinthians and for us?

From the 2025 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Miguel Núñez delivers his message, "Theological Anthropology, the Christian, the Church and Catechesis," addressing the questions:How do we respond?Where do we go?

From the breakout sessions of the 2025 EFCA Theology Conference,  Dr. Steven Bryan⁠ leads a session on "Theological Anthropology and Humanity's Unified Diversity," addressing the questions:What is the ground of our unity?How is that manifested in our diversity?How do we reflect our heavenly citizenship?

From the 2025 EFCA Theology Conference,  Dr. John Kilner⁠ delivers his message, "Theological Anthropology, Creaturely Limitations and Disability," addressing the questions: What does it mean to be created in the imago Dei and live with limitations that are part of the creaturely "very good" pronounced by God? What are the implications to those limitations due to the Fall?

From the 2025 EFCA Theology Conference, ⁠Dr. Hans Madueme⁠ delivers his message, "A Theological Meditation on Sin and Freedom: Justification, Concupiscence, & the Quest for Godliness," addressing the questions:What does it mean to be created and dependent?How are will and personal agency affirmed and affected (consider expressive individualism)?What does it mean to be sinner and saint?

From the 2025 EFCA Theology Conference, ⁠Dr. Michael Wilkinson⁠ delivers his message, "Theological Anthropology and Christology," addressing the question:How does Jesus define what it means to be human?

From the 2025 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Daniel Treier delivers his message, "Theological Anthropology, the Imago Dei and the Third Millennium," addressing the question:How did we get here?

From the 2025 EFCA Theology Conference, Greg Strand, EFCA executive director of theology and credentialing, introduces the conference theme of "Theological Anthropology: God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.”

Greg Strand joins Joey Woestman, pastor of Faith Church (EFCA) in Indianapolis, Indiana, to discuss the topic of theological anthropology, why it matters to the local church and the value of exploring this topic further at the 2025 EFCA Theology Conference. Register for the 2025 EFCA Theology Conference at www.efca.org/theologyconference.

In this session, T Scott Daniels presents his paper "Finish then thy New Creation" and Ivelisse Valentin-Vera presents her paper "Hope of a New Creation" Responses to these papers are given by Patricio Huanca Aravena, Richard Giesken, A Patrick Thomas, and Mija Wi. This session was moderated by Jorge Julca. *The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14).  The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions.  Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are:  Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”  The papers have been published online in Didache:  Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter's papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in  Volume 23, Number 2. 

In this session, T. Scott Daniels, Ivelisse Valentin-Vera, Patricio Huanca Aravena, Richard Giesken, A Patrick Thomas, and MiJa Wi respond to questions from the small groups. This session was moderated by Samantha Chambo *The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14).  The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions.  Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are:  Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”  The papers have been published online in Didache:  Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter's papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in  Volume 23, Number 2. 

In this session, Rob Fringer presents his paper "A Broken-Holy People: A Biblical Plea for God's Holy People to Embrace A less Perfect Perfection" and Stanley Bhebhe presents his paper "God's Eternal Project: Gathering, Shaping and Molding A Holy People for God's Pleasure." Responses to these papers are given by Timothy Gaines, Jacob Lett, Eudo Prado, and Mauricio Ricaldi. Moderated by Peter Rae. *The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14).  The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions.  Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are:  Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”  The papers have been published online in Didache:  Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter's papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in  Volume 23, Number 2. 

In this session, Rob Fringer, Stanley Bhebhe, Timothy Gaines, Jacob Lett, Eudo Prado, and Mauricio Ricaldi respond to questions from the small groups. This session was moderated by Jorge Banos. *The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14).  The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions.  Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are:  Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”  The papers have been published online in Didache:  Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter's papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in  Volume 23, Number 2. 

In this session, Svetlana Khobnya and Felipe Borduam present papers titled "In the Power of the Spirit" and then responses to these papers are given by Linda Stargel, Deanna Hayden, Gift Mtukwa, and Juan Jose Moreno Perez. This session was moderated by Gabriel Benjamin.   *The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14).  The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions.  Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are:  Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”    The papers have been published online in Didache:  Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter's papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in  Volume 23, Number 2. 

In this session, Svetlana Khobnya, Felipe Borduam, Linda Stargel, Deanna Hayden, Gift Mtukwa, and Juan Jose Moreno Perez respond to questions from the small groups. This session was moderated by Bruce Allder.    *The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14).  The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions.  Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are:  Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”    The papers have been published online in Didache:  Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter's papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in  Volume 23, Number 2. 

The fifth Global Theology Conference took place in Pilar, Argentina at the Theological Seminary of the Southern Cone earlier this month. Professors, pastors, and leaders from around the world attended three plenary sessions under the theme, the Holy Spirit. Representatives from each region presented papers on the Holy Spirit, Holy People, and the Hope of New Creation. The conference was sponsored by the Board of General Superintendents, hosted by the church's International Board of Education, and co-convened by Education Commissioner Klaus Arnold and Nazarene Theological Seminary President Jeren Rowell. The event highlighted the global connectedness of the Church of the Nazarene, the international diversity of denominational leaders and scholars, as well as the depth of theological insight represented from Nazarene institutions and churches around the world. Previous global conferences were held in the United States (2018), South Africa (2014), the Netherlands (2007), and Guatemala (2002). Holiness Today had the privilege of attending this conference and will release audio recordings of these sessions, interviews with attendees, and sermons from the conference on our podcast channel throughout the next few weeks. These sessions will be made available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French in the near future. On this episode you will hear director of Global Education and Clergy Development, Klaus Arnold's opening sermon for the Global Theology Conference. 

From the 2024 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. David J. Ayers delivers his message on "The State of Marriage and the Family: Changes and Challenges."

From the 2024 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Robert Yarbrough delivers his message on "Marriage: A Biblical and Theological Understanding of God's Good Design."

From the breakout sessions of the 2024 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Robert Yarbrough leads a session on "Complementarian Ekklesiai and Congregational Order and Ardor."

From the breakout sessions of the 2024 EFCA Theology Conference, Jonathan Leeman leads a session on "Authority: God's Deisgn for Flourishing in a Fallen-Though-Redeemed-Not-Yet-Glorified Life Together."

From the 2024 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. James R. Newheiser, Jr delivers his message on "Divorce and Remarriage: Exceptions to the Permanency of Marriage."

From the breakout sessions of the 2024 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Nate Brooks leads a session on "Responding Wisely to Domestic Abuse."

From the breakout sessions of the 2024 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Matthew Eppinette leads a session on "Family Planning: The Blessing of Children, Birth Control and Infertility."

From the breakout sessions of the 2024 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. James R. Newheiser, Jr leads a session on "6 Keys to Preserving and Strengthening Marriage."

From the breakout sessions of the 2024 EFCA Theology Conference, Rev. Nick Stumbo leads a session on "Pornography: Soul-Shriveling and Relationship Ruining."

From the 2024 EFCA Theology Preconference, Jonathan Leeman delivers his second message on "What is the Proper Role of the Church as it Relates to the State?"

From the 2024 EFCA Theology Preconference, Jonathan Leeman delivers his first message on "What is the Proper Role of the Church as it Relates to the State?"

From the 2024 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn delivers his message on "Marriage: A Picture of God's Design and a Manifestation of the Gospel."

From the 2024 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Barry N. Danylak delivers his message on "Singleness: Signposts of the New Creation."

From the 2024 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Nate Brooks delivers his message on "Marital Abuse: A Picture of Satan's Design and a Manifestation of the Anti Gospel."

Pastor Jonathan Conner

Pastor Jonathan Conner

Pastor Jonathan Conner

During the Thursday chapel of our annual Theology Conference, a time set aside to reestablish the foundations of truth and our commitment to God, guest speaker, Pastor and Minnesota District Superintendent Rev. Jeremy Cox preached a message titled, "We are More than Soldiers."The new single, Miracles is available for purchase now at the IBC Store. Check back there for full details on the release of the new album.

During the Tuesday chapel of our annual Theology Conference, a time set aside to reestablish the foundations of truth and our commitment to God, guest speaker, Pastor and Minnesota District Superintendent Rev. Jeremy Cox preached a message titled, "When All that is Left is Faith."The new single, Miracles is available for purchase now at the IBC Store. Check back there for full details on the release of the new album.

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller

On the October 28, 2022 episode of the Sterling College Chapel Podcast, Dr. Jay Smith—Yellowstone Theological Institute—gives a follow-up message of his choice to his speech at the Sterling College Theology & Ministry's Fall 2022 Theology Conference the night before. Sterling College is a private, Christian, four-year liberal arts college located in Sterling, Kansas, with a mission "to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith." For more information, please visit us at www.sterling.edu.

In this episode, we include Lane Tipton's address from our 2022 Theology Conference. Dr. Tipton's address was titled, "Perichoresis, Encoronation, and Ascension: Christology in (the) Light of Endoxation." At this year's conference we considered, “The Covenantal Tale of Creation, Christ, and Consummation: The Life and Work of M. G. Kline.” This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Meredith G. Kline. We will take the opportunity to consider his unique contributions by exploring several covenantal and eschatological themes he identified throughout the Old and New Testaments. Dr. Tipton serves as pastor of Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Easton, Pennsylvania and fellow of biblical and systematic theology at Reformed Forum. He is the author of Foundations of Covenant Theology and has taught several courses available through Reformed Academy.

In this episode, we include Lane Tipton’s address from our 2022 Theology Conference. Dr. Tipton’s address was titled, “Perichoresis, Encoronation, and Ascension: Christology in (the) Light of Endoxation.” At this year’s conference we considered, “The Covenantal Tale of Creation, Christ, and Consummation: The Life and Work of M. G. Kline.” This year marks the 100th anniversary […]

In this episode, we bring you the third plenary address from our 2022 Theology Conference wherein we considered, “The Covenantal Tale of Creation, Christ, and Consummation: The Life and Work of M. G. Kline.” This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Meredith G. Kline. We will take the opportunity to consider his unique contributions by exploring several covenantal and eschatological themes he identified throughout the Old and New Testaments. Danny Olinger is General Secretary for the Committee on Christian Education for the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. He is the author of Geerhardus Vos: Reformed Biblical Theologian, Confessional Presbyterian. Links Nathan Feldmeth, S. Donald Fortson III, Garth M. Rosell, and Kenneth J. Stewart, Reformed and Evangelical Across Four Centuries: The Presbyterian Story in America Mark Noll, America's Book: The Rise and Decline of a Bible Civilization, 1794-1911 Jeffrey S. McDonald, “Advancing the Evangelical Mind: Melvin Grove Kyle, J. Gresham Machen, and the League of Evangelical Students“

In this episode, we bring you the third plenary address from our 2022 Theology Conference wherein we considered, “The Covenantal Tale of Creation, Christ, and Consummation: The Life and Work of M. G. Kline.” This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Meredith G. Kline. We will take the opportunity to consider his unique […]