RTS Washington Faculty Podcast

Episode 133: In this episode the profs talk about the value and meaning of kingship in the Bible. Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington Upcoming classes: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/students/upcoming-classes/

Episode 132: Today the profs give us a readers’ guide to Samuel. Why Samuel rather than 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel? Why Samuel rather than Saul & David? Does God repent and therefore change? Check it out! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington Upcoming classes: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/students/upcoming-classes/

Episode 131: The profs give a readers’ guide to the book of Jude. Enjoy! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington Upcoming classes: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/students/upcoming-classes/

Episode 129: Scott and Gray talk about the Bible, Christianity, and philosophy. Topics include philosophy defined, biblical philosophy, and engaging with other philosophies. Enjoy! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington Upcoming classes: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/students/upcoming-classes/

Episode 130: The profs return to the Readers’ Guides to Books of the Bible series, and today they talk about Judges. Check it out! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington Upcoming classes: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/students/upcoming-classes/

Episode 128: Today the profs answer a listener question. Topics include baptismal regeneration, water ordeals, vipers in diapers, and more. Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington Upcoming classes: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/students/upcoming-classes/

Episode 127: The profs talk about some of their post-sermon experiences as guest preachers. Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington Upcoming classes: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/students/upcoming-classes/

Episode 126: How should we use Hebrew and Greek in preaching? Dr. Tommy Keene answers. Check it out! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington Upcoming classes: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/students/upcoming-classes/

Episode 125: Today we answer a listener question: How can I continue to develop in my ability to preach and teach the Old Testament? Scott and Gray give their takes from their respective biblical-theological and systematic perspectives. Thanks for the question, Trevor! Episode with Chris Watkin: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christianity-among-the-philosophers-ft-chris-watkin/ Ask a questi...

Episode 124: Our executive producer asks Dr. Tommy Keene about Bible translations. With so many available, how do I pick one? Do I have to pick one? Are some translations better than others? Check it out!

Episode 123: Today Scott asks Tommy about typology and its importance for biblical interpretation. Enjoy! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington Upcoming classes: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/students/upcoming-classes/

122: We had the privilege of hosting Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III for a conversation and Q&A on covenant theology. Check it out! And thanks to Mike Kreider, Austin Kettle, and Daniel Kunkel for asking questions. Resources: Poythress, Vern. Understanding Dispensationalists. https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Dispensationalists-Vern-S-Poythress/dp/0875523749/ Waters, Reid, Muether (eds.). Covenant Theo...

Episode 121: Scott and Peter talk about their favorite topic: the Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 12-22). What is it and what is its role in the history of redemption? Enjoy! Resources: Waters, Reid, Muether, eds. Covenant Theology. https://www.amazon.com/Covenant-Theology-Theological-Historical-Perspectives/dp/1433560038/ Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washin...

Episode 120: Scott, Peter, and Gray talk about crafting, telling, and interpreting stories. Topics include hermeneutics, simulacrum, narratology, dischronologization, inspiration, authorial intent, Obi-Wan Kenobi, MindHunter, the counsel of God as the precondition for the meaningfulness of every fact, epistemological humility, subjectivity, objectivity, error theory, House, irrationality, ectypal...

Episode 119: Scott and Gray talk about their experiences and lessons learned in pursuing doctoral degrees. Check it out! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington Upcoming classes: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/students/upcoming-classes/

Episode 118: Scott and Gray talk about Neo-Calvinism—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s relevant. Brock, Cory; Sutanto, Gray. Neo-Calvinism: A Theological Introduction. https://www.amazon.com/Neo-Calvinism-Theological-Introduction-Cory-Brock/dp/1683596463/ Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington Upcoming classes: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-...

Episode 117: Our executive producer asks Dr. Tommy Keene about Melchizedek—his identity, role, and significance in Hebrews. Enjoy! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington

Episode 116: It’s summer, so we’ll be posting “shoRTS.” In this episode, our executive producer asks Tommy—ahem—Dr. Keene about the authorship of Hebrews. Check it out!

Episode 115: The profs revisit Romans and talk about some of its trickier chapters: 5, 7, and 9-11. Enjoy the conversation! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington Upcoming classes: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/students/upcoming-classes/

Episode 114: Today the faculty discuss Romans—its occasion, purpose, main themes, and theological-pastoral character. They also talk about the Gentile-Jew controversy and the New Perspective on Paul. Enjoy! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington Upcoming classes: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/students/upcoming-classes/

Episode 113: Today the profs continue their readers’ guide to Psalms by taking about the book’s subject, shape, five-fold division, teleology, and voice. Check it out! Futato, Mark. Interpreting the Psalms. https://www.amazon.com/Interpreting-Psalms-Exegetical-Handbooks-Testament/dp/0825427657/ Anderson, Bernhard W. Out of the Depths. https://www.amazon.com/Out-Depths-Psalms-Speak-Today/dp/0664258...

Episode 112: Today the profs return to the Readers’ Guides series and talk about the genre of the book of Psalms. Enjoy! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington

Episode 111: Today the profs talk about the image of God in humanity as created and as redeemed in Christ, and share some thoughts on its implications for corporate responsibility and racial diversity. Enjoy! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington

Episode 110: Today the profs talk about 1 Peter—its thesis, audience, outline, Old Testament connections, contemporary relevance, and more. Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington

Episode 109: Today the profs give us a readers’ guide to the Gospel of Mark. They talk about Mark’s authorship, style, canonical place and function, theological point, Messianic secret, rhetorical purpose, and more. Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington