Regent College Podcast

The global church has been deeply shaped by elements of Western culture––both good and bad. But as demographics change, the church has an opportunity to shake off cultural assumptions that are inhibiting the growth of God’s kingdom. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah, author of The Next Evangelicalism: Many Colors, argues that the current shifts in the global church are making space for a new movement of the Spir...

Over the next little while, we'll be exploring questions you've always wanted to ask about the Old Testament. We're kicking it off this week with Matthew Lynch, Regent's new Assistant Professor of Old Testament. Is the idea of sin the same in the Old & New Testament? Was Jonah a real person? What's up with the Year of Jubilee––did it ever happen? And what (if anything)...

We are excited to inform you that we are launching a three-episode series on the podcast called “Questions about the Old Testament”. We feel privileged to have Dr. Ian Provan, Dr. Mathew Lynch and Dr. Mark Glandville, experts on the Old Testament, as part of the Regent family so we felt this series was long overdue. So be on the lookout for the release of each episode. Regent College Podcast Thank...

Robert F. Cochran Jr. is Brandeis Professor of Law at Pepperdine University and the Director of the Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics. We asked him some of the questions we've been wondering about for a while: Should judges make decisions based on their personal morality? How do ethics play into the practice of law? What's the goal of the legal system––justice, efficiency,...

On average, we spend at least 25% of our lives over the age of 60––and yet we often treat this time of life as a postscript. Today we sat down with Professor Emerita Dr. Maxine Hancock to talk about cultivating a life––and faith––that just gets richer with age. How do we nurture a personal faith marked by continual renewal? What do intergenerational friendships bring to the church? And what partic...

Singer & songwriter Cheryl Bear has spent decades reflecting on the intersection of Christian faith and First Nation culture. How does the indigenous understanding of the Creator overlap with the Christian understanding of God? Is indigenous spirituality monotheistic? How has the historical treatment of indigenous people impacted the gospel today? And how does Jesus enter into and redeem cultu...

Today we spoke with Rev. Eric O. Jacobsen, author of The Space Between: A Christian Engagement with the Built Environment and Sidewalks in the Kingdom: New Urbanism and the Christian Faith. Eric has spent years offering a theological perspective on the ins and outs of urban and suburban life. We had plenty of questions: What makes for a good city––and why should we care? What does suburbia have to...

Today we get into the nitty-gritty of Bible translation with renowned scholar Douglas Moo. As a member of the committee that oversees the New International Version of the Bible, Dr. Moo has plenty of insight into the quirks and challenges of Bible translation. What goes into a good translation? What happens when translators disagree? How do translators' theological leanings impact the final p...

Today we spoke with alumna and pediatrics specialist Dr. Jennie McLaurin. The practice of medicine today poses all kinds of challenges: the pressure to prioritize efficiency, the tension between specialization and whole-person care, and the challenge to maintain a patient-centered approach. Can these problems be fixed? How does the understanding of medicine as a moral art-–not just a scientific on...

Today we spoke with alumnus Matt Humphrey. As Director of Theological Education for A Rocha Canada, Matt is a passionate advocate for a Christian vision of creation care. How do environmental issues fit into Christian discipleship? How do we cultivate a right relationship to place and space in a mobile society? And is it possible to engage with these issues without getting political? Join us for t...

Today, alumni René and Sarah Breuel fill us in on their church-planting and evangelism work in the historical heart of the church––Rome. How did these two Brazilians end up in Italy? What does fruitful evangelism look like in the 21st century? Is a European revival even possible? And how does prayer shape our preaching of the gospel? Join us for this exciting (and encouraging) conversation. To lea...

Today we talked with John and Jonathan Walton about something we've always found confusing: demons and the devil. What is Satan's backstory? Why does the New Testament talk about demons so much more frequently than the Old Testament? Are we missing part of the picture? This conversation is a bit of a ride. Don't miss it! John H. Walton is a Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton Coll...

On today's podcast, we spoke with alumnus David Nacho, a theologian from Bolivia who served as Academic Dean at one of Latin America's most renowned theological institutions—the Centre for Interdisciplinary Theological Studies (CETI). Our conversation touched on several themes within the Latin American church: What, for example, is the value of "contextual" theology, and how di...

Today we spoke with alumnus Dr. Ivan Satyavrata, pastor of Kolkata's Assembly of God Church. Assembly of God is a 4000-person multilingual congregation that provides education and health care for over 25,000 children. We asked Dr. Satyavrata for his insight on a Christian attitude toward religious pluralism. How should we approach inter-religious dialogue? What is the right way to express hon...

A prolific scholar and a gifted musician, Dr. Jeremy Begbie is one of today's most important writers on theology and the arts. We had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Begbie about how the arts enrich and expand our theological imagination. How does music help us understand complex subjects like pain, joy, or even the nature of God? Can the arts teach theology on their own terms? Enjoy the co...

Today we spoke with alumnus Daniel Whitehead, CEO of the Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, about the way mental health conversations play out in our churches and our societies. How does the language we use impact conversations about mental health in our congregations? How has the COVID crisis changed society's response to and understanding of mental health? And how does privilege impact how...

Jemar Tisby is a historian and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Color of Compromise. He serves as president of The Witness, a Black Christian Collective, and is working on his Ph. D. dissertation at the University of Mississippi. Dr. Mary McCampbell is an associate professor of humanities at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, where she teaches courses on postmodern theory and f...

On today's podcast, we had a conversation with Dr. John Dickson, co-founder of the Centre for Public Christianity. Dr. Dickson is a prolific author and speaker with a passion for evangelism. We talked about the purpose and place of apologetics in evangelism: Are all Christians called to actively share the gospel on a daily basis? Are inter-religious debates fruitful? Have science and postmode...

Welcome to the third episode in our series on mental health. Psychologist Dr. Edward Ng is a sessional lecturer at Regent College who serves as Director of Counselling Services with Soma Counselling and Family Resources. Today, we're discussing personality: Is it given or developed? How should we carry our questions about who we are and who we're meant to be? How much freedom does God gr...

Welcome to the second episode of our series on mental health––one of Claire's favorite episodes so far! Dr. Claudia Rossetto holds a MATS from Regent College and a D.Min. from Carey Theological College. She argues that western culture's emphasis on independence is contributing to a widespread experience of social isolation. Join us to learn about the difference between social isolation a...

This week, we're launching our mini-series on mental health––and who better to kick it off than psychologist and former Regent president, Dr. Rod Wilson? Today we're talking about anger. Does the Bible speak of anger as sinful? How can our families create safe spaces for expressing anger in free and healthy ways? And how should we express and respond to anger in a passive-aggressive soci...

This week, we're listening to the voices of people of color. We hope you enjoy this re-release of Episode #77, featuring David Leong on Urban Geography, Race, and Gentrification. To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit: www.regent-college.edu/ Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice an...

We had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Cheryl Bear, a member of the Nadleh Whut'en First Nation (Bear Clan) in northern British Columbia. Cheryl is a multi-award-winning singer/songwriter who shares stories of Indigenous life—the joy, sorrow, faith, and journey. In this episode, Part 1 of our conversation with Cheryl, we discussed the practice of land acknowledgment, exploring the connectio...

Lots of people are talking about a theology of vocation these days. But not everyone has the freedom to live fully into their giftings or pursue the career of their dreams: financial constraints, family obligations, and personal limitations often seem to have more weight than a sense of inward call. This week Old Testament scholars Dr. Drew Lewis and Gustavo Santos, Administrator of Regent's...

Welcome back to Part 3 of our "Questions about the New Testament" series! This time, Dr. Lynn Cohick, is on the hot seat ready to answer our questions: Did Jesus flew out of planet earth in order to be with the Father? What is the "unforgivable sin". Are we still expected to tithe? Should we take Christians to court? Should women cover their heads when they pray? And so much mo...