Firebrand Podcast

Today's show is a Firebrand Voices episode. David F. Watson reads his article: "Why Christians Must Reject Assisted Suicide." The original print article can be read here!    

Enjoy this recording of David speaking at the recent Spirit & Truth conference: In session 3 Dr. David Watson challenges us to come and die in Christ!  For information on how you can hear the other conference talks go to:  https://spiritandtruth.substack.com/

David, Scott and Maggie interview professor of Biblical Preaching, Dr. Joy Moore about what constitutes a great sermon! Twitter: @joyjmoore @MaggieUlmer @utsdoc @FirebrandTalk  

Today's episode is a classic David, Scott and Maggie conversation all about the liturgical season of Lent. The crew discusses the necessary work of confession, the mortification of the flesh and in a surprising turn-- vampire shows??? This episode is full of surprises.  Follow us on twitter: @Firebrandtalk Check out Firebrand Magazine! @utsdoc @MaggieUlmer  

Bishop Emeritus Mike Lowry joins us to talk about the Global Methodist Church and what it will take for any church to thrive in the days ahead. 

Firebrand Voices features authors from Firebrand magazine reading their articles. This week Dr. Peter J. Bellini reads his most recent article called "Revival at Asbury University" and Dr. Jason E. Vickers reads his article, "The Asbury Revival: A First-Person Account." Be sure to share and subscribe to the Firebrand Podcast so you don't miss another episode.

In this wide ranging conversation David, Maggie and Matt Reynolds (Spirit & Truth President and Founder) discuss the reason for launching the podcast, the relationship between the academy and the church, the Asbury revival and more. Resources named in the podcast: "Why Firebrand?" by David F. Watson A Secular Age  by Charles Taylor How (Not) to Be Secular  by James K.A. Smith The Christian Mind  b...

On this episode Scott and David talk about their recent international travel experiences and the crew gets into a conversation about how we as Christians understand-- the self.

In this short episode Maggie shares some exciting news about changes happening in the Plain Truth Podcast world.

Rev. Sue Nilson Kibbey of the Bishop Bruce Ough Innovation Center at United Theological Seminary joins us to talk about the power of prayer to change lives and renew churches. 

We open up the Good Book and talk about Luke 1:68-79, or the "Benedictus," as it's traditionally called. Also, Maggie is super excited it's Christmas, Scott just wants world peace for in his stocking, and David makes fun of Scott. 

Dr. Todd von Helms is a Senior Fellow at The King's College, the Presidential Scholar for Christianity and Culture at Dallas Baptist University, and a Senior Fellow for the Center for Faith and Culture at Southeastern Seminary. He speaks to youth and college students throughout the nation. We talk with him about the state of the church and reaching younger generations with the Gospel. You can lear...

England is no longer a majority-Christian country. Many say the U.S. is on the same trajectory. What are the implications of these shifts, and what can we do about them? 

In this episode, David interviews Maggie about her faith development over the years from totally unchurched to mainline Protestant to Methocostal spiritual warrior. We also learn about her former life as an actor, and David learns that acting is an actual profession. Scott had to miss this one so it's a two person show this week. 

In this episode the crew talks about the New Birth--being a born-again Christian. 

Maggie, Scott, and David talk about theological education. What is it? Why is it important? How can we improve it? And Scott reveals that he doesn't know what Instagram is. 

Huruma is a section of Mathare, the third-largest slum of Africa. One of their greatest needs in Huruma is clean water. Dr. Jason Thorn joins us to talk about the work of Spirit and Truth to provide for this need and his own experience of traveling to Huruma. We mention two videos in the podcast ( here and here ). Check 'em out! 

Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns, Visiting Professor of Pentecostal Studies at United Theological Seminary, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about Scripture, seminary education, the Holy Spirit, Pentecostalism, and conflict within the church. Her new book is called Re-enchanting the Text: Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious . 

Tesia Mallory sits in for Maggie as we talk with Ryan Danker of the John Wesley Institute about the Next Methodism Summit and the document that came out of it, The Faith Once Delivered: A Wesleyan Witness . 

Everyone is talking about Christian nationalism these days, and we are, too. Did we get it right? Well, maybe. But we tried. We also talk about Binaca. 

Everyone is talking about Christian nationalism these days, and we are, too. Did we get it right? Well, maybe. But we tried. We also talk about Binaca. 

NERD ALERT: This is a wonky one. The crew takes up the topic of Christian orthodoxy. What is it? Where did it come from? What does it mean for our lives? Why did Constantine invent it? (just kidding)  

NERD ALERT: This is a wonky one. The crew takes up the topic of Christian orthodoxy. What is it? Where did it come from? What does it mean for our lives? Why did Constantine invent it? (just kidding)  

The crew takes up the topic of evil. What is it? Where did it come from? How can we overcome it? 

In this episode the crew reflects on life in the church after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.