Christ Over All

Listen as Matthew Emadi joins David Schrock and Stephen Wellum to discuss his longform essay "The Kingdom of God in Hebrews." Timestamps 00:50 – Intro 03:00 – Matt Emadi’s Background 05:56 – Psalm 110, Melchizedek, & Mormonism 09:26 – How is Melchizedek Portrayed in a Biblical-Theological Framework? 12:37 – Matt Emadi’s Further Thoughts on Melchizedek 16:42 – Adam and Melchizedek 20:...

Listen as James White joins David Schrock and Stephen Wellum to discuss the new covenant in the book of Hebrews. Timestamps 00:32 – Intro 03:07 – The Genesis of Dr. White’s Articles on the New Covenant 09:28 – Responding to Paedobaptist Arguments 10:50 – Taking The Covenantal Argument for Credo-Baptism 13:13 – What is ‘New’ about the New Covenant? 17:44 – Inconsistency of Calvin and the Westminste...

In this podcast interview, Dr. Thomas Schreiner joins David Schrock and Stephen Wellum to introduce us to the book of Hebrews and its major themes. Timestamps 00:49 – Intro 02:28 – Why a Month on Hebrews? 04:25 – How Dr. Schreiner’s Commentary Came to Be 06:34 – How Hebrews Shaped or Clarified Things for Dr. Schreiner 08:29 – Who’s the Audience, What’s the Aim, and Who’s the Author? 12:04 – Tensio...

The kingdom of God is foundational to the storyline of the Bible. Throughout Scripture, God is working to establish his rule over his people in his place. The book of Hebrews shows us that this kingdom has finally been brought about with the reign of our resurrected king. Resources to Click “The Kingdom of God In Hebrews”  – Matt Emadi “The Kingdom of God: A Bibliography of 20th Century Research ”...

Published in 1932, Aldous Huxley's famous novel has proved quite prophetic regarding several dark realities in our day. Yet, his tale is not the whole story, for Christ still reigns in this brave new world. Resources to Click Theme of the Month: Great Books Throughout the Ages Give to Support the Work Books to Read Brave New World  – Aldous Huxley Amusing Ourselves to Death  – Neil Postman Bet...

What is the next step for conservative SBC churches in light of the Law Amendment falling around 5% short of the needed votes? Resources to Click “Encore: Reformed and Reforming the SBC: Christ Over the Law Amendment”  – David Schrock Mike Law’s Statement to Southern Baptists “The SBC Isn’t Drifting Its Being Steered: A Sober-Minded Response to Emotional Sabotage”  – Michael Carlino “How Many Fema...

The best books reflect us as we truly are while also showing what we might be in Christ. Resources to Click “The Unavoidable Either-Or: The Choice that Confronts Us in The Great Divorce”  – Joe Rigney Theme of the Month: Great Books Throughout the Ages Give to Support the Work   Books to Read The Great Divorce  – C.S. Lewis That Hideous Strength  – C.S. Lewis The Abolition of Man  – C.S. Lewis The...

Listen in as Joe Rigney joins David Schrock and Trent Hunter to discuss his longform essay "The Unavoidable Either-Or: The Choice that Confronts Us in The Great Divorce" as well as the 2024 meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. Timestamps Intro – 00:48 Law Amendment Update - 02:58 Rigney’s Reflections on the SBC - 03:35 Thinking Strategically Going Forward - 09:04 Trent’s Reflectio...

Emotional sabotage has steered and shaped many of the major decisions of the Southern Baptist Convention from the early 2020s to the present. How? Keep listening. Resources to Click “The SBC Isn’t Drifting, It’s Being Steered: A Sober-Minded Response to Emotional Sabotage”  – Michael Carlino “Do You Feel My Pain? Empathy Sympathy, and Dangerous Virtues”  – Joe Rigney “ Empathy, Feminism, and the C...

Listen in as a Joe Rigney and Michael Carlino join David Schrock to discuss Joe's book Leadership and Emotional Sabotage and to apply the lessons from this book to the Southern Baptist Convention. Timestamps Intro – 00:28 Joe Rigney’s Time and Interest in the SBC - 03:26 The Genesis of Joe Rigney’s Book and Edwin Friedman 05:45 Rigney’s Influence on Michael Carlino - 10:18 How Do We See the Si...

Listen in as the author of Masters or Slaves: AI and the Future of Humanity , Jeremy Peckham, and Daniel Cochrane join David Schrock for a biblical discussion on AI. Timestamps Intro – 00:33 Jeremy Peckham’s Background - 4:03 Daniel Cochrane’s Background - 09:18 The Myth of Neutrality - 12:30 Redefining Intelligence, Language, & the Imago Dei - 19:57 A.I. is More Than a Language-Based Technolo...

Listen in as Mike Kirby joins David Schrock and Stephen Wellum to discuss the longform essay "Artificial Intelligence (AI): Tool, Image Bearer, Or Temptation?" which he co-authored with Matthew Emadi. Timestamps Intro – 00:52 Matt Emadi and Mike Kirby and Their Work on Their Article for COA - 03:54 The Amoral Nature of Technology? - 08:24 How These Tools are Being Brought into the World...

What is the historical background of AI, and how should we use this technology today? Resources to Click “Artificial Intelligence (AI): Tool, Image Bearer, or Temptation?”  – Mike Kirby & Matthew Emadi “Does Power Corrupt or Enable? When and Why Power Facilitates Self-Interested Behavior”  – Katherine A. De Celles, D. Scott DeRue, Joshua D. Margolis and Tara L. Ceramic “The History of Artifici...

Listen in as Dustin Ryan joins David Schrock and Stephen Wellum to discuss his longform essay "A Christian's Perspective on Artificial Intelligence." Timestamps Intro – 00:40 Dustin Ryan’s Background - 02:45 How Has Christianity Influenced Ryan’s View of Artificial Intelligence? - 05:23 Dr. Wellum’s Thoughts on Artificial Intelligence? - 06:55 Dustin Ryan’s Favorite Sci-Fi Movie and...

Artificial Intelligence is changing the world we live in. In fact, you likely use AI every day already. What does this new technology mean for Christians? Resources to Click “A Christian’s Perspective on Artificial Intelligence ” – Dustin Ryan “What is Artificial Intelligence?”  – IBM “What is Artificial Intelligence in Medicine?”  – IBM “AI Will Transform the Global Economy. Let’s Make Sure It Be...

Listen in as David Schrock discusses his essay "Entering Pilate's Unholy of Holies: How Jesus's Cross in John's Gospel Fulfills the Day of Atonement" with Trent Hunter and Ardel Caneday. Timestamps Intro – 00:44 David Schrock’s and Ardel Caneday’s Backgrounds on the Priesthood - 02:22 Why Should One Say Pilate’s Quarters is Inverted as a ‘Unholy of Holies’? - 05:15 An Argumen...

The temple is a major theme in John's gospel. Yet, the most significant event in temple life—the Day of Atonement—is strikingly absent. That is, until we look more closely. Resources to Click “ Entering Pilate’s Unholy of Holies: How Jesus’s Cross in John’s Gospel Fulfills the Day of Atonement ” – David Schrock “ How John’s Prologue Placards the Glory of God’s Son: 10 Things About John 1:1-18...

Listen in as Nicholas Piotrowski joins David Schrock and Stephen Wellum to discuss his longford essay "'The Exodus He Accomplished at Jerusalem': The Gospel's Theology of Exile & Return in the Cross & Resurrection." Timestamps Intro – 00:55 Indianapolis Theological Seminary - 03:13 How Did Dr. Piotrowski Start Thinking about the Exile? - 05:53 Dr. Wellum’s Thought’s o...

Listen in as Trent Hunter preaches from Isaiah 53:10–12. Resources to Click “ The Servant’s Resurrection: Isaiah 53:10-12 ” – Trent Hunter at Heritage Bible Church Find the rest of the sermon series here: The Gospel According to Isaiah  – Heritage Bible Church Monthly Theme: One Passion, Four Gospels Christoverall.com/give

What does the crucifixion and resurrection have to do with Israel's exile and the exodus?

Caleb Morell joins David Schrock to discuss his longform essay "'The Power and Duty of An Association': Have Baptist Associations Historically Disfellowshipped Disorderly Churches?" Timestamps Intro – 00:37 About Caleb Morrell – 2:23 Why is the History of Baptist Associationalism Important for Today? - 04:01 Walking Through the History of the Philidelphia Association - 06:35 What...

Listen in as Tom Nettles joins David Schrock and Stephen Wellum to discuss his longford essay "The Good Confession: Why Southern Baptists Would Do Well to Embrace Their Confession." Timestamps Intro – 00:50 Keeping Up with Dr. Nettles – 3:00 Being Crystal Clear in Our Confessions - 05:11 Connecting Individual & Corporate Confessions - 09:07 Teaching Systematic Theology Along With Con...

Is local church autonomy at odds with Baptist associations disfellowshipping churches from their membership? This historical study clearly demonstrates that the answer is no.

Listen in as Carl Trueman joins David Schrock and Stephen Wellum to discuss the importance of creeds and confessions in the church. Timestamps Intro - 00:47 Dr. Wellum’s Appreciation for Dr. Trueman’s Writings - 03:12 How Has  Crisis of Confidence  Developed? - 04:26 Looking Back to Creeds and Confessions in a time of Rapid Cultural Change - 07:06 Is There a Need for New Confessions? 09:36 Giving...

Why should Southern Baptists embrace their confession? Here are four good reasons.