Denver Seminary

Four pastors from different denominations discuss ministry collaboration, their creative mission projects, what they've learned from embracing diversity, and how we can live as one through the unity found in Christ....

Dr. Ryan Pennington, a linguist with nearly a decade of experience overseas and founder of the Refugee Language Project, shares how he and his team are working to engage refugees in West Texas by removing language barriers and cultivating community....

Get to know Dr. Angie Ward, a leadership teacher, writer, and Denver Seminary alumna. Angie shares leadership insights from her forthcoming book I Am A Leader....

Dr. Don Payne reflects on humanity’s relationship to and understanding of time from biblical history to present day. As we begin a...

“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all...

The terms calling and vocation are commonly used, yet have a variety of meanings and applications in the believing community. Dr. Bill...

Dr. Dieumeme Noelliste discusses his new book and how Christians might approach different cultures and religions as a way to gain understanding, credibility, and context when engaging non-Christians redemptively....

Counseling professors Dr. Heather Gingrich and Dr. Adam Wilson discuss the unique generational challenges facing today's youth and offer suggestions for identifying and responding to trauma-related needs....

Dr. Don Payne shares a holiday message that reminds us of the awe and mystery that comes with genuine gratitude as we reflect on God's goodness and grace....

In an increasingly polarized political environment, how do we respond and engage with political structures as Evangelical Christians? Dr. Don Payne and President Dr. Mark Young explore how our identity in Jesus Christ shapes and informs our way forward....

Meet Brad Meuli, DenSem alum, president/CEO of the Denver Rescue Mission, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees here at Denver Seminary. Learn more about DRM's life-changing mission as Brad shares stories of restoration as people seek lives of self-sufficiency, free from drugs, alcohol, poverty, lack of education, and homelessness....

Brandon Washington, pastor of preaching and vision at The Embassy Church in Denver, helps us explore how the gospel message serves to unify people from all cultures into one diverse family of believers in the name of Christ. He shares insights from his time as a Denver Seminary student researching the works of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and offers lessons from his experience with intentional multicultura...

Dr. Ron Welch shares from his latest book "10 Choices Successful Couples Make: The Secret to Love That Lasts a Lifetime." Ron joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 2008, serves as a professor of counseling, and has 25 years of experience in clinical psychology. In this episode, he counsels how couples can dig deeper into the roles that forgiveness, intentionality, communication, and hope can pl...

Our graduates often remark that Denver Seminary's unique Training and Mentoring (TM) curriculum is one of the most valuable aspects of their time at seminary. TM is an integral part of each student’s experience as it provides them with opportunities to develop character and professional skills alongside their spiritual formation and academic pursuits. In this episode we'll hear from our TM departm...

What role does art and creativity have at a place like Supermax federal prison? Justin Reddick, an artist and current MDiv student at Denver Seminary, provides an inspiring introduction to the Creative Arts Platform. CAP is a program he helped bring to the federal facilities that introduces inmates to art history, invites them to create their own art, and exposes them to creative industries. This...

What can we learn from Christians with different cultural backgrounds? What trends are we seeing in how American culture approaches faith? What challenges and encourages us about how we're pursuing God together? We'll explore these questions with Marshall Shelley today. Marshall joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 2016 and serves as director of the Doctor of Ministry program and associate pro...

Elisa Morgan's authenticity, sincerity, and wisdom shine through in this episode as we hear more about her writing, career journey, and the hard-won lessons from her walk with God. She was named by Christianity Today as one of the top fifty women influencing today’s church and culture, and it is a joy to listen closely to her words of love and encouragement that ring true amidst the realities and...

What can others learn from the Hispanic Church? What are the biggest challenges faced by the Hispanic Church as it grows? And how are we working to overcome existing barriers to education and development for the Hispanic community? Gain answers to these questions as we hear from Wilmer Ramirez, associate dean for programming with ethnic communities and director of the Hispanic Initiative. We'll ex...

Today we have the privilege of hearing from Gordon MacDonald, who recently retired from his role of chancellor at Denver Seminary. A close friend of the late Vernon Grounds, MacDonald provides an intimate, earnest look at Grounds' life, character, and pivotal contributions in his influential roles first as dean, then president, and finally chancellor. Hear how Grounds' servant leadership and visio...

Together, Dr. Mark Young and Dr. Lynn Cohick engage in the conversation surrounding gender roles in ministry and offer suggestions on how we might explore opposing viewpoints in respectful and beneficial ways. They discuss historical, cultural, and biblical nuances that have shaped Complementarian and Egalitarian positions, while pointing back to the need for all Christians to operate in ways that...

Dr. Mark Young, President of Denver Seminary, and Rob Foley, Dean of Students, discuss the catalyst behind Engage360 and the major changes...

In this inaugural episode of Engage360, our host Dr. Don Payne invites listeners to get to know Denver Seminary President Dr. Mark Young. Dr. Young just celebrated his 10-year anniversary as president and dives into the changes he's observed in theological education and evangelicalism over the last decade. He also discusses his calling to be an educator, defining moments in his faith journey, livi...