Spirit Talk Theology

In this rich conversation, Miranda Nelson sits down with public theologian Dr. Chris Green to explore theology as a life of prayer, worship, humility, and union with Christ. Together, they discuss why our words about God matter, how Scripture forms us, the danger of pride and individualism, and the beauty of being joined to the whole Body of Christ across time and tradition. This episode invites l...

In this episode, Miranda Nelson shares a biblical and historical reflection on Pentecost, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and the roots of the Pentecostal movement through Azusa Street.   Miranda walks through Acts 2, showing how Pentecost was not only the birth of the Church, but also the release of power for witness, mission, unity, holiness, and love. She traces the theological stream from J...

Miranda explores the heart of Christian mysticism through the lives and writings of medieval theologians like William of Saint-Thierry and Mechthild of Magdeburg. Far from being strange or detached spirituality, true Christian mysticism is rooted in Christ, grounded in Scripture, and expressed through devotion, transformation, and participation in the life of God.

In this profound episode of Spirit Talk Theology, Miranda sits down with theologian Dr. Eirini Artemi to explore the life, theology, and spiritual vision of Symeon the New Theologian, one of only three persons in Christian east history formally given the title “Theologian.” Together they unpack the Orthodox understanding of uncreated (divine) light, the nature of true Christian mysticism, and why...

Miranda Nelson explores Jesus’ foot washing in John 13, unpacking its deep meaning for humility, love, and Christian fellowship. She connects foot washing to baptism, ongoing spiritual cleansing, communion, and community, showing how serving one another reflects Christ’s sacrificial love and forms the heart of discipleship.

In this compelling episode of Spirit Talk Theology, host Miranda Nelson sits down with Dr. Dale Coulter — Oxford-trained historical theologian and one of Miranda’s own professors — to explore how the Holy Spirit shattered cultural barriers in the early church and raised women into their God-given callings from the very beginning.    Together, they uncover how Pentecost didn’t just birth the Church...

In this powerful conversation, Miranda Nelson sits down with world-renowned New Testament scholar Dr. Craig Keener, author of more than forty books and commentaries including Acts, Romans, and Galatians. Together they explore the heartbeat of the early church its hospitality, prayer, persecution, and passion for the Holy Spirit and what that means for believers today.   From Acts 2 to modern-day r...

In this deeply rich episode of Spirit Talk Theology, host Miranda Nelson sits down with Dr. Lee Roy Martin,  renowned Old Testament scholar, theologian, and author of over 40 books — to explore the prophetic heart of Scripture and what it means to be caught up in the mind and passion of God. Together, they discuss how the prophets embodied both the compassion and burden of the Lord, the experienti...

What does it mean to be a prophet of God? In this episode we explore the calling, character, and message of the prophets from the Old Testament to their fulfillment in Christ. Drawing from Scripture we look at how God speaks through His servants, how the prophetic word carries His heart, and why the message is as urgent today as ever. We will journey through passages like 2 Samuel, Jeremiah, Isaia...

In this episode, Church Historian & Theologian Dr. Dale Coulter joins us to explore the depth and beauty of holiness, not as legalism, but as healing, wholeness, and divine love at work in the human heart. Dr. Coulter shares from his Oxford research on Richard of St. Victor and the Abbey of St. Victor, where spirituality, worship, and study came together in a holistic pursuit of knowing God. H...

Welcome back to Spirit Talk Theology! 🎙️ In our second episode, we sit down with Dr. Ayodeji Adewuya, a New Testament scholar and teacher, for a rich conversation on holiness, grace, and what it truly means to live as God’s people. From Romans to James, Dr. Adewuya helps us see how Scripture calls us beyond compromise and into a life of transformation, restoration, and love.   📖 Topics we cover i...

The premiere episode of Spirit Talk Theology, hosted by Miranda Nelson, lays a foundation for understanding why sound theology matters for every believer. Drawing from the letter of Jude, Miranda explores the importance of good doctrine, the role of the Holy Spirit in interpretation, and the balance between Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience known as the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. Through b...