Christ and Culture

Is science really theologically neutral? Philosophy professor Dr. Jeffrey Koperski joins us today to expose the conflict between science and faith as a false narrative and to further discuss his recent lecture "Science, Philosophy, and Theology: Who Owes What to Whom?" Dr. Koperski's lecture and other great resources can be found on our website.

What does the Genesis creation account reveal about our role in caring for God’s world? Ethics professor Dr. Mark Liederbach joins us today to discuss the church's historical and present-day understanding of creation care and provides the biblical perspective on human responsibility in light of God's design.

How does culture affect our theological interpretation? Dr. Keith Whitfield, Provost at Southeastern Seminary, joins us to discuss culture, theological method, and the importance of submitting to God’s word.

How does our faith lead us to address poverty or interact with the environment? Dr. Rusty Pritchard of Tearfund USA joins us to discuss “integral mission,” what we can learn from the global church, and how we can combine faith with practical action.

What was the political climate of the Protestant Reformation really like? On today's episode Dr. Stephen Eccher discusses the key players and events of the Reformation and how to view the good, bad, and the ugly through a modern lens.

How can we honor God through our eating? On today's episode, theology professor Dr. Norman Wirzba discusses the connection between the Christian faith and the food we eat, expounding on the topic of his recent lecture from the Goodness of Creation and Human Responsibility conference. Dr. Wirzba's lecture and others from the Conference will be made available through our website.

Is war ever justified? If so, how should a justified war be conducted? On today's episode, ethics professor Dr. Daniel Heimbach defines and discusses Just War Theory and its role in the wars of history.

How should God's redemptive story for all creation impact our faith, evangelism, and social activism? On today's episode Rev. Dr. Jonathan Wilson discusses his book God's Good World and dives deeper into the topic of his recent lecture from the Goodness of Creation and Human Responsibility conference. Dr. Wilson's lecture and others from the Conference will be made available through our website.

How can we unite the mind and heart in our understanding of natural revelation? Hannah and Nathan Anderson, author and illustrator of Turning of Days: Lessons from Nature, Season, and Spirit, join us today to discuss their book, their faith stories, and the importance of art and nature in the Christian life.

What does climate change look like through the lens of Christianity? On today's episode, atmospheric scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe shares her faith journey and expounds on her recent lecture from the Goodness of Creation and Human Responsibility conference. Dr. Hayhoe's lecture and others from the Conference will be made available through our website.

How does our understanding of the laws of nature impact our faith? Philosophy professor Dr. Jeffrey Koperski joins us today to dive deeper into his recent lecture "How the Laws of Nature were Naturalized" and the historical implications for Christians today. Dr. Koperski's lecture and other great resources can be found on our website.

What's really going on in the Easter story? Drs. Ken Keathley and Benjamin Quinn share the mic to discuss the big questions about Christ's death and resurrection and what the Cross accomplished for Christians, humanity, and all of creation.

Is the New Testament trustworthy? Dr. Charles Quarles joins us today for a conversation on textual criticism and the reliability of Scripture. Dr. Quarles is the co-author of 40 Questions on the New Testament Text and Canon. We’ll discuss his book as well as important considerations regarding the text of Scripture.

How has the Southern Baptist denomination shined in efforts of social activism, and how have we failed? Dr. Keith Harper joins us today to discuss social engagement in the history of the SBC, including the mistakes we’ve made, the misconceptions we’ve faced, and the times we got it right.

What can we learn from one of the most influential theologians most Christians have never heard of? Today, Dr. Chris Pappalardo shares with us about the life and theology of Lesslie Newbigin, a theologian ahead of his time, in how to view Western society through a missionary lens.

What happens when Christians try to bring about the Kingdom of God in inappropriate ways? On today’s episode, Dr. Malcolm Yarnell discusses the historical context of the Council of Chalcedon and the pertinent lessons we can learn from the theological debates of the past.

What does it mean to be made in the image of God? How does this affect our understanding of self and others? This week we discuss theological anthropology, or the doctrine of humanity. Dr. John Hammett returns for a conversation on gender, human make-up, and evolution.

What kind of story includes World War II, a home birth in a communist army convoy, life in the opium fields, and Francis Schaeffer? You won’t want to miss today’s episode as Dr. Daniel Heimbach shares about his family’s missionary experience in Asia during the communist insurgency.

Can we talk about science in the sanctuary? Dr. Erica Carlson, a theoretical physicist, joins us to discuss how her passion for physics influenced her life in the church and how studying the physical world glorifies God and edifies the Body of Christ.

Does the Bible hold the answers for mental health and recovery? On today’s episode, biblical counselor Dr. Sam Williams shares his faith journey and discusses his thoughts on the sufficiency of Scripture in biblical counseling.

Health, wealth, and happiness—what’s not to love? On today’s episode, Dr. David W. Jones returns to share his thoughts on the prosperity gospel. He’ll discuss his book Health, Wealth, and Happiness: How the Prosperity Gospel Overshadows the Gospel of Christ and speak to the history and perils of this ideology.

What does a baby lying in a manger tell us about our God? On today’s episode, Dr. Ken Keathley continues our Christmas discussion and shares about the rich theological truths that can be gleaned from the story of Christ’s birth. For further resources, visit iamgoing.org/advent

What does the Bible really say about Christmas? Were there actually 3 kings and a little drummer boy? Dr. Ken Keathley takes the mic to discuss the biblical narrative of Christmas, such as the details we often overlook and the significance of well-known characters included in the Christmas story.

What are the unique lessons we can glean from Matthew’s Gospel? On today’s episode, Professor Charles Quarles shares his insights and research on the book of Matthew.

From Christian refugee to Christian leader. Usually working behind the scenes of our podcast, Iranian-American Nathan Rostampour takes the mic to share his amazing journey from Islam to Christianity, his experiences as a secret house church pastor, and his efforts as an online leadership trainer for the persecuted church.