The Ephesiology Podcast

There is a movement of God in the New Testament, no doubt. It’s not a church planting movement as it’s understood today. It was much more significant and it connected the story of God to the story of people. As church planting movements (CPMs) have drawn the attention of missionary practitioners around the world, missiologists are looking closely at this phenomenon and asking challengi...

Theological development is contextual and is frequently a reaction to a crisis in culture. As far back as the ecumenical councils of the first six centuries of the church, theology has responded to context and always will. Those early formulations of dogma came in the midst of political tensions often instigated by an emperor who had been influenced by a particular theology. Read the Blog Dr. Coop...

Theological development is contextual and is frequently a reaction to a crisis in culture. As far back as the ecumenical councils of the first six centuries of the church, theology has responded to context and always will. Those early formulations of dogma came in the midst of political tensions often instigated by an emperor who had been influenced by a particular theology. Read the Blog Dr. Coop...

This is the fifth in a series of podcasts on Raising Resilient Children . Over the course of the next several weeks, we’re going to examine the importance of parents discipling their children. Paul makes a clear admonition in Ephesians 6:4 to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” On this Ephesiology Podcast, we talk with Keelan Cook, father of two little...

This is the fifth in a series of podcasts on Raising Resilient Children . Over the course of the next several weeks, we’re going to examine the importance of parents discipling their children. Paul makes a clear admonition in Ephesians 6:4 to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” On this Ephesiology Podcast, we talk with Keelan Cook, father of two little...

This is the fourth in a series of podcasts on Raising Resilient Children . Over the course of the next several weeks, we’re going to examine the importance of parents discipling their children. Paul makes a clear admonition in Ephesians 6:4 to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” On this Ephesiology Podcast, our podcasters are joined by Michaela Cooper w...

This is the fourth in a series of podcasts on Raising Resilient Children . Over the course of the next several weeks, we’re going to examine the importance of parents discipling their children. Paul makes a clear admonition in Ephesians 6:4 to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” On this Ephesiology Podcast, our podcasters are joined by Michaela Cooper w...

This is the third in a series of podcasts on Raising Resilient Children . Over the course of the next several weeks, we’re going to examine the importance of parents discipling their children. Paul makes a clear admonition in Ephesians 6:4 to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” So, on this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Michael and Pastor Kyle Bart...

This is the third in a series of podcasts on Raising Resilient Children . Over the course of the next several weeks, we’re going to examine the importance of parents discipling their children. Paul makes a clear admonition in Ephesians 6:4 to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” So, on this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Michael and Pastor Kyle Bart...

This is the second in a series of podcasts on Raising Resilient Children . Over the course of the next several weeks, we’re going to examine the importance of parents discipling their children. Paul makes a clear admonition in Ephesians 6:4 to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” So, on this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Michael and Pastor Kyle Bar...

This is the second in a series of podcasts on Raising Resilient Children . Over the course of the next several weeks, we’re going to examine the importance of parents discipling their children. Paul makes a clear admonition in Ephesians 6:4 to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” So, on this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Michael and Pastor Kyle Bar...

We are beginning a series on Raising Resilient Children . Over the course of the next several weeks, we’re going to examine the importance of parents discipling their children. Paul makes a clear admonition in Ephesians 6:4 to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” So, on this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, we begin with Michael and Pastor Kyle Bartho...

We are beginning a series on Raising Resilient Children . Over the course of the next several weeks, we’re going to examine the importance of parents discipling their children. Paul makes a clear admonition in Ephesians 6:4 to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” So, on this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, we begin with Michael and Pastor Kyle Bartho...

On this Ephesiology Podcast, Michael is joined by Dr. Stephen Leston, President and CEO of To Every Tribe to introduce an Ephesiology Master Class focusing on worldview apologetics . Dr. Leston explains that the course focuses on learning how to engage the culture around us by showing how a biblically informed worldview gives answer to five big questions. Worldview apologetics is a form of apologe...

On this Ephesiology Podcast, Michael is joined by Dr. Stephen Leston, President and CEO of To Every Tribe to introduce an Ephesiology Master Class focusing on worldview apologetics . Dr. Leston explains that the course focuses on learning how to engage the culture around us by showing how a biblically informed worldview gives answer to five big questions. Worldview apologetics is a form of apologe...

Looking for a loophole, (the religious scholar) asked, “And just how would you define ‘my COVID neighbor’?” (Luke 10:29ish). Join us on this Ephesiology Podcast, as Andrew and Mattas look into God’s call to love our neighbors faithfully through this crazy season we still find ourselves in. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Find Us On: Search “Ephesiology&#8221...

Looking for a loophole, (the religious scholar) asked, “And just how would you define ‘my COVID neighbor’?” (Luke 10:29ish). Join us on this Ephesiology Podcast, as Andrew and Mattas look into God’s call to love our neighbors faithfully through this crazy season we still find ourselves in. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Find Us On: Search “Ephesiology&#8221...

On this Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Matt team up to tackle the complicated notion that America is a Christian country. In light of the Capitol insurrection, we ask, “Is the myth of a Christian America preventing us from embracing God’s actual desire for his church?” Join Matt and Andrew as they wonder a better way forward. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to...

On this Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Matt team up to tackle the complicated notion that America is a Christian country. In light of the Capitol insurrection, we ask, “Is the myth of a Christian America preventing us from embracing God’s actual desire for his church?” Join Matt and Andrew as they wonder a better way forward. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to...

The events in Washington D.C. last Wednesday were troubling and tragic. The political, economic, and societal turmoil in the United States continue to find new expressions in 2021. While we all have high hopes for the new year, the reality of Wednesday’s shocking display of utter disregard for the democrat process makes us wonder if the church can speak into our culture. Join us as we reflec...

The events in Washington D.C. last Wednesday were troubling and tragic. The political, economic, and societal turmoil in the United States continue to find new expressions in 2021. While we all have high hopes for the new year, the reality of Wednesday’s shocking display of utter disregard for the democrat process makes us wonder if the church can speak into our culture. Join us as we reflec...

It’s a new year and many optimistically look to a 2021 that will be markedly different from what we experienced in 2020. The reality is, the change of the calendar does not necessarily mean that all is better. In this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Matt shares some insights into what he expects in 2021. Before he gets into this, Michael challenges us to bring the lessons that we learned...

It’s a new year and many optimistically look to a 2021 that will be markedly different from what we experienced in 2020. The reality is, the change of the calendar does not necessarily mean that all is better. In this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Matt shares some insights into what he expects in 2021. Before he gets into this, Michael challenges us to bring the lessons that we learned...

Contemporary church leadership tends to model itself after various social structures of leadership whether in business or politics. The DNA of the New Testament church looked altogether different as Jesus instituted a leadership style that was counter-cultural and unique for His church. Join Matt, Andrew, and Michael as they continue to discuss the non-hierarchical leadership in the New Testament....

Contemporary church leadership tends to model itself after various social structures of leadership whether in business or politics. The DNA of the New Testament church looked altogether different as Jesus instituted a leadership style that was counter-cultural and unique for His church. Join Matt, Andrew, and Michael as they continue to discuss the non-hierarchical leadership in the New Testament....