Beeson Divinity School Podcast

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Mark DeVine about the calling and role of transitional pastors, also known as interim pastors. 

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce the first sermon J. I. Packer gave at Beeson Divinity School in 1989 called, "Can You Cope with Failure?" based on John 21:15-25.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Denise Gregory about the work of Samford's Office of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives and the Task Force on Racial Justice. We also ask her about the unique challenges African Americans and other people of color face attending predominantly White universities. 

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk with Dr. John Laing about military chaplaincy. 

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alumna Rev. Dr. Cecelia Walker about the ministry of hospital chaplaincy.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla conclude the special three-week series discussing racism and racial injustices with a panel of four African American Beeson alumni. This final episode focuses on pastoral wisdom as we deal with these sins in the church.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla continue the special three-week series discussing racism and racial injustices with a panel of four African American Beeson alumni. This episode focuses on the experience of racial prejudice in our guests’ adult lives.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla begin a special three-week series discussing racism and racial injustices with a panel of four African American Beeson alumni. The first episode centers on their childhood and how racism affected each of our panelists as children.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to two Beeson alumni, James and Rebecca Graber Henderson, about their contributions to the 2020 Beeson magazine, "Being Human."

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson professor Michael Pasquarello III about his recent article for the 2020 issue of the Beeson magazine called, "Preaching and Christian Humanism."

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Piotr Małysz about his lead article, "Being Human," in the 2020 issue of Beeson magazine. 

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla interview Samford President Andrew Westmoreland for a very special 500th episode.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla interview Todd Wilson about the work of the Center for Pastor Theologians.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce a sermon given by the Rev. Dr. Charlie Dates at Beeson Divinity School during spring 2020 community worship called, "Forever Word in a Fading World."

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce the address Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer gave for Sweeney's installation service as dean on Jan. 28, 2020 during Opening Convocation.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alum Nathan White about his new book, "Biblical and Theological Visions for Resilience: Pastoral and Clinical Insights."

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alumni Jacob and Suzanne Simmons about their respective pastoral ministries in the church and hospital and how they serve together as a team. 

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce a sermon given by Dr. Allen Ross in Hodges Chapel in fall 2019 called, "The Lord, My Strength and My Song."

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Matt Burford about his work in Christian apologetics with Tactical Faith and the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.

Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Wen Reagan about the intersection between history, theology, worship and the arts and his work at Samford's Center for Worship and the Arts.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alum David Eldridge about what he has learned about pastoral ministry.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce a sermon given by Mark Gignilliat in Hodges Chapel in fall 2019 called, "Soli Deo Gloria," based on Romans 11:33-36.

Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alumna Jennifer Davis Rash about her 24 years on staff at The Alabama Baptist newspaper, how the newspaper industry has changed, her new role and what's next for this ministry.

Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Ray Van Neste about his academic work and lectures he gave at Beeson Divinity School on the Pastoral Epistles.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk with Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer about the current state and future of theological education.