The Ephesiology Podcast

Welcome to the 200th episode of the Ephesiology Podcast and our series  Christ in Your Context , where we explore why Jesus is good news—right where you are. In this milestone conversation, we’re joined by theologian, pastor, and cultural exegete Dr. David E. Fitch. Together, we unpack the complex cultural moment we inhabit and why presence—not programs—may be the most powerful witness the church...

On this episode of  The Ephesiology Podcast , Andrew and Michael are joined by Brad Brisco, missional strategist and leading voice in co-vocational church planting. Brad shares insights from decades of experience mobilizing church planters, and why the growing reality of   co-vocational leadership is not just a necessity—but a strategic, theological return to how the early church engaged in missio...

On this episode of  The Ephesiology Podcast , Andrew and Michael are joined by Brad Brisco, missional strategist and leading voice in co-vocational church planting. Brad shares insights from decades of experience mobilizing church planters, and why the growing reality of   co-vocational leadership is not just a necessity—but a strategic, theological return to how the early church engaged in missio...

Is AI helping us flourish as humans—or quietly unraveling the very things that make us human in the first place? In this episode of the  Ephesiology Podcast , ethicist and cultural commentator Dr. C. Ben Mitchell joins Michael and Andrew for a deeply reflective conversation on artificial intelligence, ethics, embodiment, and what it means to bear God’s image in a tech-saturated world. From Ch...

Is AI helping us flourish as humans—or quietly unraveling the very things that make us human in the first place? In this episode of the  Ephesiology Podcast , ethicist and cultural commentator Dr. C. Ben Mitchell joins Michael and Andrew for a deeply reflective conversation on artificial intelligence, ethics, embodiment, and what it means to bear God’s image in a tech-saturated world. From Ch...

On this episode of  The Ephesiology Podcast , Andrew and Michael talk with Dr. Danny Hays, Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Ouachita Baptist University and expert in Old Testament and archaeology. They explore the fascinating world of early Christian graffiti, focusing particularly on the  Ichthus Christogram—an eight-spoked symbol etched into ancient marble as a bold declaration of faith...

On this episode of  The Ephesiology Podcast , Andrew and Michael talk with Dr. Danny Hays, Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Ouachita Baptist University and expert in Old Testament and archaeology. They explore the fascinating world of early Christian graffiti, focusing particularly on the  Ichthus Christogram—an eight-spoked symbol etched into ancient marble as a bold declaration of faith...

On this episode of  The Ephesiology Podcast , Andrew and Michael talk with Dr. Mark Fairchild, retired professor of Bible and Religion at Huntington University and renowned biblical archaeologist. They explore one of the most fascinating discoveries in early Christian history: the underwater basilica of Nicaea. Together, they unpack the rich spiritual and historical significance of ancient Turkey...

On this episode of  The Ephesiology Podcast , Andrew and Michael talk with Dr. Mark Fairchild, retired professor of Bible and Religion at Huntington University and renowned biblical archaeologist. They explore one of the most fascinating discoveries in early Christian history: the underwater basilica of Nicaea. Together, they unpack the rich spiritual and historical significance of ancient Turkey...

On this episode of  The Ephesiology Podcast , Andrew and Michael sit down Dr. Emanuel Prinz—researcher, author, practitioner, professor, and soon-to-be PhD in International Theological Education. With stories of rebel leaders laying down their weapons and whole villages turning to Christ, Emanuel invites us into a world where communal conversion, catalytic leadership, and the slow work of the...

On this episode of  The Ephesiology Podcast , Andrew and Michael sit down Dr. Emanuel Prinz—researcher, author, practitioner, professor, and soon-to-be PhD in International Theological Education. With stories of rebel leaders laying down their weapons and whole villages turning to Christ, Emanuel invites us into a world where communal conversion, catalytic leadership, and the slow work of the...

On this episode of  The Ephesiology Podcast , Andrew and Michael dive into the soil, stones, and stories of Asia Minor to uncover how the early church lived out its faith amid empire, beauty, and persecution. Join us as we welcome guests Michelle Wegner, Dave Brunelle, and Wade Mantlo—fellow travelers who recently returned from a transformative archaeological tour across Turkey. What they enc...

On this episode of  The Ephesiology Podcast , Andrew and Michael dive into the soil, stones, and stories of Asia Minor to uncover how the early church lived out its faith amid empire, beauty, and persecution. Join us as we welcome guests Michelle Wegner, Dave Brunelle, and Wade Mantlo—fellow travelers who recently returned from a transformative archaeological tour across Turkey. What they enc...

On this episode of  The Ephesiology Podcast , Andrew and Michael sit down with a church planter and missional leader in Canada to discuss what it means to plant churches in one of the most secular cities in Canada—Victoria, British Columbia. He shares his journey from planting a Soma church in the suburbs to moving into an urban neighborhood where traditional church models have largely disappeared...

On this episode of  The Ephesiology Podcast , Andrew and Michael sit down with a church planter and missional leader in Canada to discuss what it means to plant churches in one of the most secular cities in Canada—Victoria, British Columbia. He shares his journey from planting a Soma church in the suburbs to moving into an urban neighborhood where traditional church models have largely disappeared...

On this episode of  The Ephesiology Podcast , Andrew and Michael are joined by Kathy Richards Bhatia, Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at  She Is Safe . Kathy shares her extraordinary journey—growing up in the Middle East, witnessing war firsthand, and carrying on her family’s legacy of peace and presence among the world’s most marginalized. She sheds light on the...

On this episode of  The Ephesiology Podcast , Andrew and Michael are joined by Kathy Richards Bhatia, Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at  She Is Safe . Kathy shares her extraordinary journey—growing up in the Middle East, witnessing war firsthand, and carrying on her family’s legacy of peace and presence among the world’s most marginalized. She sheds light on the...

On this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Michael are joined again by Pastor Caleb Campbell, author of  Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor as they discuss what it means to be the Church in a moment of extreme political and cultural division? Together, they wrestle with the pastoral challenges of shepherding congregations split between celebration and fear,...

On this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Michael are joined again by Pastor Caleb Campbell, author of  Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor as they discuss what it means to be the Church in a moment of extreme political and cultural division? Together, they wrestle with the pastoral challenges of shepherding congregations split between celebration and fear,...

As  The Ephesiology Podcast  kicks off its 2025 season, we find ourselves reflecting on an unexpected journey—190 episodes deep into conversations about theology, culture, and the mission of God. What started as a simple idea to explore the themes of  Ephesiology  has evolved into a global dialogue, connecting like-minded thinkers, pastors, and missiologists who long to see the church faithfully e...

As  The Ephesiology Podcast  kicks off its 2025 season, we find ourselves reflecting on an unexpected journey—190 episodes deep into conversations about theology, culture, and the mission of God. What started as a simple idea to explore the themes of  Ephesiology  has evolved into a global dialogue, connecting like-minded thinkers, pastors, and missiologists who long to see the church faithfully e...

Merry Christmas and Happy Advent! In this final  Ephesiology Podcast  episode of 2024, Andrew and Michael reflect on the joy and meaning of the Christmas season, share highlights from the year—including the  Make Disciples  series, the success of the PhD Scholarship Drive, and exciting updates like a forthcoming Spanish translation of  Ephesiology —and offer a glimpse into 2025 plans, including ne...

Merry Christmas and Happy Advent! In this final  Ephesiology Podcast  episode of 2024, Andrew and Michael reflect on the joy and meaning of the Christmas season, share highlights from the year—including the  Make Disciples  series, the success of the PhD Scholarship Drive, and exciting updates like a forthcoming Spanish translation of  Ephesiology —and offer a glimpse into 2025 plans, including ne...

On this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Michael are stepping into something truly transformative: an opportunity to empower global theological education. Michael returns from an exciting research trip to Asia Minor, sharing insights about the early church while introducing an unprecedented initiative—providing scholarships for PhD students in the Majority World to equip and raise up...

On this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Michael are stepping into something truly transformative: an opportunity to empower global theological education. Michael returns from an exciting research trip to Asia Minor, sharing insights about the early church while introducing an unprecedented initiative—providing scholarships for PhD students in the Majority World to equip and raise up...