Christ Over All

ABOUT THE EPISODE Conservatism is no longer a simple catch-all term but a movement fractured into competing streams. This fragmentation demands an answer. Ultimately, there is only one sufficient foundation for renewal: Christ. Resources to Click “What Kind of Conservative Are You?: A Comparison”  – Brad Green “Russell Kirk on John C. Calhoun”  – Brad Green “One Constitution, or Two? Reviewing The...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Are Islam and Christianity separated brothers, mortal enemies, or something in between? History tells the story Sponsor This month, we’re talking about how Christians engage with Islam, a conversation Southern Seminary has taken seriously for a long time. As President Al Mohler has put it, you can’t prepare a minister for today’s world without reckoning with Islam. That convictio...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Islam—in all its varieties—has gained a prominent foothold in Great Britain like a Himalayan Balsam flower. And if Christians don’t do anything, the West will be overcome by a soft Jihad that conquers through the empty slogans of multiculturalism. Sponsor This month, we’re talking about how Christians engage with Islam, a conversation Southern Seminary has taken seriously for a l...

ABOUT THE EPISODE: Are Islam and Christianity separated brothers, mortal enemies, or something in between? History tells the story. Sponsor This month, we’re talking about how Christians engage with Islam, a conversation Southern Seminary has taken seriously for a long time. As President Al Mohler has put it, you can’t prepare a minister for today’s world without reckoning with Islam. That convict...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview A.S. Ibrahim on his COA Longform Essay, "Inside the Muslim Mind: Seven Pillars of the Islamic Worldview" Sponsor This month, we’re talking about how Christians engage with Islam, a conversation Southern Seminary has taken seriously for a long time. As President Al Mohler has put it, you can’t prepare a minister for...

ABOUT THE EPISODE If you want to understand Muslims and how to best share the gospel in light of their worldview, this is for you. Sponsor This month, we’re talking about how Christians engage with Islam, a conversation Southern Seminary has taken seriously for a long time. As President Al Mohler has put it, you can’t prepare a minister for today’s world without reckoning with Islam. That convicti...

ABOUT THE EPISODE According to Eastern Orthodoxy, at death the soul ascends to various levels where Angels and Demons engage in a courtroom battle. What determines whether the soul goes up to heaven or down to hell? (Spoiler: it’s not Jesus) Sponsor This month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview Knox Brown on his COA essays, "Divine Energies: Eastern Orthodoxy's Strangest and Most and Most Important Doctrine" and "All Protestants God to Hell": Eastern Orthodoxy's Official Rejection of the Gospel at the Synod of Jerusalem Sponsor This month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Join David Schrock and Stephen Wellum as they interview Tony Costa on his COA Longform "The Challenge of Eastern Orthodoxy: Comparing Evangelical and Eastern Orthodox Theology" Sponsor This month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theolog...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Many Christians assume that Eastern Orthodoxy does not deny the gospel like Roman Catholicism did at the Council of Trent (1545–1563). But the Eastern Orthodox Synod of Jerusalem (1672) has some very fiery words about Protestants. Sponsor This month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Join David Schrock and Stephen Wellum as they interview Dr. Donald Fairbairn on his COA Longform Essay, "Eastern Orthodoxy: How Did It Emerge In History". Sponsor This month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theological studies? At Grimké Seminary...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Young Protestants are reportedly departing for Eastern Orthodoxy in droves. What are the major differences between Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelical Protestant Christianity? Sponsor This month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theological studies?...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Discover where Eastern Orthodoxy came from and how it differs from other Christian traditions. Sponsor This month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theological studies? At Grimké Seminary, you can get Christ-centered, theological training in the R...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as Trent Hunter and Stephen Wellum interview David Schrock on his COA Longform essay, "On the Third Day: Seeing Resurrection from Beginning to End" Sponsor This month’s sponsor: Indianapolis Theological Seminary (indysem.org). For men interested in pastoral training, take a look at the Shepherd’s Fellowship. This church-embedded, pastorally-mentored, fully-fun...

ABOUT THE EPISODE The theme of resurrection is prominent in scripture from its very first pages until the end. See how it is present in the creation account of Genesis. Sponsor This month’s sponsor: Indianapolis Theological Seminary (indysem.org). For men interested in pastoral training, take a look at the Shepherd’s Fellowship. This church-embedded, pastorally-mentored, fully-funded MDiv is begin...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Join David Schrock, Trent Hunter, and Stephen Wellum as they discuss Stephen Dempster's COA Longform Essay "The Seeds of Resurrection Hope in the Scriptures" Timestamps This month’s sponsor: Indianapolis Theological Seminary (indysem.org). For men interested in pastoral training, take a look at the Shepherd’s Fellowship. This church-embedded, pastorally-mentored, fu...

ABOUT THE EPISODE The resurrection of Christ on the third day is a key piece of the gospel message. Did the idea of a third day resurrection come from nowhere, or was this event foreshadowed by the Old Testament? This month’s sponsor: Indianapolis Theological Seminary (indysem.org).For men interested in pastoral training, take a look at the Shepherd’s Fellowship. This church-embedded, pastorally-m...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as Trent Hunter and Stephen Wellum interview David Schrock on his COA Longform Essay, "Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System, and Avoid an Impending Exodus of Vocal Conservatives" Timestamps 00:45 – Intro 02:15 – Each COA Member’s SBC Biography 08:08 – Why Is COA Doing this Month? 12:50...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Many aspects of the SBC are broken, and this article charts a possible route forward into a dawn marked by humble leaders, diligent trustees, and a reorganization. Resources to Click “Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System, and Avoid an Impending Exodus of Vocal Conservatives”  – David Schrock “Southern Bapt...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview SBC Presidential Candidate Willy Rice. Timestamps 00:51 – Intro 05:08 – Why Willy Rice Has Sought the Presidency of the SBC 06:57 – What Changed Willy Rice’s Perspective 10:07 – Insiders and Outsiders 14:30 – The Breakdown and Regaining of Trust 18:46 – Where are the Places for Communication? 21:51 – What Can the Trustees Be...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview SBC Presidential Candidate Josh Powell. Timestamps 00:46 – Intro 06:07 – Why Josh Powell Wants to Be SBC President 13:52 – What are Some of the Biggest Things the SBC Has? 16:17 – Concrete Ways of Moving Forward without a Credentials Committee 22:07 – The Issue of Loss of Trust and How to Regain It 26:47 – What Kind of Influ...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as David Schrock interviews both Mark Coppenger and Brad Green on their COA Essays. Timestamps 00:24 – Intro 06:20 – What are Some Things that are Encouraging about the SBC? 09:32 – Concerns about the SBC 13:07 – Four Different Way to Treat the Environment 19:54 – Coming Away from the Sex Abuse Crisis 23:56 – Believe All Women? Intersectionality at Play 28:24 – Have We...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Join David Schrock and Stephen Wellum as they interview SBC President Clint Pressley on the current state of the SBC. Timestamps · 01:00 – Intro · 05:28 – What is Clint Pressley as SBC President,Doing Throughout the Year? · 09:14 – What’s Been Some Encouragements andChallenges That He’s Seen? · 11:25 – Is There a Way for the ERLC to be Usefulto the SBC? · 12:56 – What Counsel Wou...

ABOUT THE EPISODE There’s a lot to love about the Southern Baptist Convention. Here’s what I’m most thankful for. / / The Southern Baptist Convention is like a beautiful landscape . . . scarred by five disasters from recent years. We need understand these problems so we can then work towards cleanup. Resources to Click “Five Reasons to Be Thankful for the Southern Baptist Convention”  – Brad Green...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as David Schrock and Brad Green interview Stephen Wellum on his COA Longform, "Reflections on the Retrieval of Classical Theism in Evangelical Theology" Timestamps 00:41 – Intro 04:45 – What is Classical Theism and How Do We Define That Term? 07:55 – The Development of the Doctrine of the Trinity 11:54 – The Neo Calvinists to Modern Evangelicalism 15:33 – Brad...