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Can the Trinity be explained through natural and rational arguments? And why 3 and not 4 or more? Listen in and find out... Spring Lectures 2026

Spring Lecture 2026 w/ Dr. Kirk MacGregor

Here's an overview of the contribution of Luis de Molina to the Calvinist/Arminian debate. If you'd like the longer explanation you can find that here from a previous lecture. https://youtu.be/826rEGu-BmM

I'm often asked for a resource that gives a brief history of the church from the time of Christ to the present. Here's that resource in 1 hour and 13 minutes.

Episode 8 "The pulpit calls them to it as the sea calls its sailors, and, like the sea, it batters and bruises and does not rest, but always there is the lure of its ‘better and incomparable’ society. To preach, to really preach, is to die naked a little at a time, and to know each time you do it that you must do it again." -Bruce Thielemann, Wittenburg Door, April 1977 Homiletics is the academic...

Episode 7 "The pulpit calls them to it as the sea calls its sailors, and, like the sea, it batters and bruises and does not rest, but always there is the lure of its ‘better and incomparable’ society. To preach, to really preach, is to die naked a little at a time, and to know each time you do it that you must do it again." -Bruce Thielemann, Wittenburg Door, April 1977 Homiletics is the academic...

Episode 6 "The pulpit calls them to it as the sea calls its sailors, and, like the sea, it batters and bruises and does not rest, but always there is the lure of its ‘better and incomparable’ society. To preach, to really preach, is to die naked a little at a time, and to know each time you do it that you must do it again." -Bruce Thielemann, Wittenburg Door, April 1977 Homiletics is the academic...

Episode 5 "The pulpit calls them to it as the sea calls its sailors, and, like the sea, it batters and bruises and does not rest, but always there is the lure of its ‘better and incomparable’ society. To preach, to really preach, is to die naked a little at a time, and to know each time you do it that you must do it again." -Bruce Thielemann, Wittenburg Door, April 1977 Homiletics is the academic...

Episode 4 "The pulpit calls them to it as the sea calls its sailors, and, like the sea, it batters and bruises and does not rest, but always there is the lure of its ‘better and incomparable’ society. To preach, to really preach, is to die naked a little at a time, and to know each time you do it that you must do it again." -Bruce Thielemann, Wittenburg Door, April 1977 Homiletics is the academic...

Episode 3 "The pulpit calls them to it as the sea calls its sailors, and, like the sea, it batters and bruises and does not rest, but always there is the lure of its ‘better and incomparable’ society. To preach, to really preach, is to die naked a little at a time, and to know each time you do it that you must do it again." -Bruce Thielemann, Wittenburg Door, April 1977 Homiletics is the academic...

Episode 2 "The pulpit calls them to it as the sea calls its sailors, and, like the sea, it batters and bruises and does not rest, but always there is the lure of its ‘better and incomparable’ society. To preach, to really preach, is to die naked a little at a time, and to know each time you do it that you must do it again." -Bruce Thielemann, Wittenburg Door, April 1977 Homiletics is the academic...

Episode 1 The pulpit calls them to it as the sea calls its sailors, and, like the sea, it batters and bruises and does not rest, but always there is the lure of its ‘better and incomparable’ society. To preach, to really preach, is to die naked a little at a time, and to know each time you do it that you must do it again." -Bruce Thielemann, Wittenburg Door, April 1977 Homiletics is the academic d...

The Bible in 3D: Discovering Depth from an Original Perspective Multiple Meanings We’ve discussed before the wide range of meanings a Hebrew word can cover, including positive and negative connotations. This can make some passages difficult to translate. Multiple meanings: Just like ambiguous pictures – “My Wife and My MIL” by W.E. Hill 1915  Lack of vowels – example: (mop/map) is helpful – happe...

A candid conversation with Dr. Steve Call on marriage regarding his resource "Reconnect."

1. Intro: Reading in Hebrew names and places a. General rules of thumb for Hebrew (ivrit), the language of the Hebrews (ivrim) i. Vowels follow Spanish vowel pronunciation – ah, eh, ee, oh, oo ii. Accent is likely on the last syllable – to-rah, ya-da iii. Go for it and own it with confidence, even if you’re not confident. 1. Likely, no one in the room is certain 2. Pronounciations are anglicized 3...

The word "evangelical" has lots of political and religious baggage. Should we keep it or discard it and find another word to describe our values? This and more we discuss and discern in this episode of a lunch & learn?

How can neuro-science inform our discipleship processes? Jim Wilder shares his perspective and informs Dallas Willard's view of the will as the seat of decision making.

In this second episode the assertions of Molinism are applied to a variety of topics.

In this episode is a summary of the life and theology of Louis de Molina as well as an overview of his teachings mediating the Calvinist and Arminian debate.

The Bible in 3D: Discovering Depth from an Original Perspective Original Surprises Heather Kiffe TEI August 2025 1. Hebrew language and translating a. Difficult and holy endeavor not to be taken lightly i. Some things don’t translate well (macho = several English ideas wrapped up into one word) ii. Style or structure of language communicates, lost in translation 1. Ps 119, Word order, and more… ii...

Jesus Curses a Fig Tree Heather Kiffe TEI July 2025 1. Story Summary 2. What seems odd? a few… a. Cursing the tree out of season (counter character) b. Leaders want to kill Jesus – over-reaction? c. Faith/prayer/forgiveness – mixed bag, connections? d. Seems like Mark gets distracted 3. Mark uses sandwiches to clue the reader concerning important themes. a. Starts with one event, interrupts, then...

Part 2 of 2 of our Winter Lecture Series 2021 on an anabaptistic perspective on ordinances of the church.

Part 1 of 2 on anabaptistic views of the ordinances of the church. Winter Lecture Series 2021.

In this episode Dr. Ross gives a second lecture giving further evidence that the creation account of Genesis is compatible with what scientific investigation reveals.

In this 2 part lecture Dr. Ross makes the case for the reliability of the creation account in Genesis and what science reveals.