The Ephesiology Podcast

Theological development is contextual and is frequently a reaction to a crisis in culture. As far back as the ecumenical councils of the first six centuries of the church, theology has responded to context and always will. Those early formulations of dogma came in the midst of political tensions often instigated by an emperor who had been influenced by a particular theology. Read the Blog Dr. Coop...

This is the fifth in a series of podcasts on Raising Resilient Children . Over the course of the next several weeks, we’re going to examine the importance of parents discipling their children. Paul makes a clear admonition in Ephesians 6:4 to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” On this Ephesiology Podcast, we talk with Keelan Cook, father of two little...

This is the fourth in a series of podcasts on Raising Resilient Children . Over the course of the next several weeks, we’re going to examine the importance of parents discipling their children. Paul makes a clear admonition in Ephesians 6:4 to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” On this Ephesiology Podcast, our podcasters are joined by Michaela Cooper w...

This is the third in a series of podcasts on Raising Resilient Children . Over the course of the next several weeks, we’re going to examine the importance of parents discipling their children. Paul makes a clear admonition in Ephesians 6:4 to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” So, on this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Michael and Pastor Kyle Bart...

This is the second in a series of podcasts on Raising Resilient Children . Over the course of the next several weeks, we’re going to examine the importance of parents discipling their children. Paul makes a clear admonition in Ephesians 6:4 to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” So, on this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Michael and Pastor Kyle Bar...

We are beginning a series on Raising Resilient Children . Over the course of the next several weeks, we’re going to examine the importance of parents discipling their children. Paul makes a clear admonition in Ephesians 6:4 to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” So, on this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, we begin with Michael and Pastor Kyle Bartho...

On this Ephesiology Podcast, Michael is joined by Dr. Stephen Leston, President and CEO of To Every Tribe to introduce an Ephesiology Master Class focusing on worldview apologetics . Dr. Leston explains that the course focuses on learning how to engage the culture around us by showing how a biblically informed worldview gives answer to five big questions. Worldview apologetics is a form of apologe...

Looking for a loophole, (the religious scholar) asked, “And just how would you define ‘my COVID neighbor’?” (Luke 10:29ish). Join us on this Ephesiology Podcast, as Andrew and Mattas look into God’s call to love our neighbors faithfully through this crazy season we still find ourselves in. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Find Us On: Search “Ephesiology&#8221...

On this Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Matt team up to tackle the complicated notion that America is a Christian country. In light of the Capitol insurrection, we ask, “Is the myth of a Christian America preventing us from embracing God’s actual desire for his church?” Join Matt and Andrew as they wonder a better way forward. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to...

The events in Washington D.C. last Wednesday were troubling and tragic. The political, economic, and societal turmoil in the United States continue to find new expressions in 2021. While we all have high hopes for the new year, the reality of Wednesday’s shocking display of utter disregard for the democrat process makes us wonder if the church can speak into our culture. Join us as we reflec...

It’s a new year and many optimistically look to a 2021 that will be markedly different from what we experienced in 2020. The reality is, the change of the calendar does not necessarily mean that all is better. In this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Matt shares some insights into what he expects in 2021. Before he gets into this, Michael challenges us to bring the lessons that we learned...

Contemporary church leadership tends to model itself after various social structures of leadership whether in business or politics. The DNA of the New Testament church looked altogether different as Jesus instituted a leadership style that was counter-cultural and unique for His church. Join Matt, Andrew, and Michael as they continue to discuss the non-hierarchical leadership in the New Testament....

For all of us, 2020 has been a challenging year. In spite of the reality of the global pandemic, a contentious election cycle, and intense racial outcries, we can still genuinely celebrate the hope of Jesus who brought good news that is for all people. In this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, join Matt, Andrew, and Michael as they turn our focus to the true story of Jesus and attempt to cut thr...

Leadership is one of the most important issues confronting the church today. In this podcast, Andrew, Matt, and Michael address the distinction between hierarchical and flat leadership. A discussion originating with a recent blog on the topic, Michael focuses attention on how the Trinity is a model for the body of Christ and how Jesus demonstrated leadership. This is the first of multiple part ser...

On this week’s Ephesiology Podcast, Michael talks with Jeff Christopherson about his upcoming course on Church Planting. Jeff brings years of experience and wisdom from his career as a serial church planter. The course, based on his book Kingdom Matrix , focuses on equipping church planters in fundamentals based upon Kingdom concepts. Jeff explains that church planters will either build the...

On this week’s Ephesiology Podcast, Michael talks with Kathryn Richards Bhatia, assistant professor of social justice in our Master of Arts Missiology of Movement degree, about ministry to the exploited and marginalized. As one of the three markers of the early church, social justice is a vital ministry that emulates the life of first century believers and Jesus Himself. Join us for an intro...

This week’s podcast dials in on Christianity’s relationship to governments as Andrew and Michael explore a subject appropriate for Christians around the world. Based on a lecture from an Ephesiology Master Class, The Church in Times of Crisis , Michael unpacks four areas in the New Testament where we learn about this important topic: Jesus, Acts of the Apostles, 1 Timothy 2, and Romans 13. The cha...

Today on the Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Michael catch up with Brad Watson from Soma. In June, Andrew, Michael, and Brad talked about the impact of the pandemic on Soma’s work in LA County. The extreme lockdown had produced positive results as they reached their community with the gospel. It’s been four months and we hear more from Brad on topics of racial as well as church and sta...

Next on the Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Michael are talking with John W. Morehead about QAnon. The right-wing conspiracy theorist(s) has found his way into the mainstream and sadly many evangelicals are listening. John, Andrew, and Michael discuss why evangelicals are susceptible to conspiracy theories and how we might be able to constructively engage those who believe these theories. To comme...

It was only four years ago when many declared the election in 2016 to be the most important in our lifetime. Well, here we are in 2020 and undoubtedly this is the most important election in our lifetime. Join Andrew and Michael with special guest Nate Gass for an exhilarating conversation about how Christians should engage in politics. They’ll even look at Revelation 13 and the warning for C...

Over the past four years, Ligonier and Lifeway Research have published the State of Theology surveys as a resource for understanding what Americans think about important religious statements. Join Matt, Andrew, and Michael as they take a detailed look at several statements on the 2020 survey and offer insights in what they communicate about evangelicalism in the United States. Access the survey to...

A new season of the Ephesiology Podcast begins with Andrew, Matt, and Michael sharing about the exciting work of how Ephesiology engages in equipping the saints for works of ministry. Join our podcasters as they look to this next season and the continuation of applying the principles of the first century Christian movement in Ephesus to the 21st century. Michael shares, “We are 0% interested...

Are you struggling with American evangelicalism? It’s gotten to the point where it is difficult to recognize a theological tradition that has been around for nearly 500 years. In his recent book, Dr. Cooper shares his concerns for loosing the American evangelical identity. Michael shares: You’ll read about how the majority of evangelicals live outside of the US yet evangelicalism is largely identi...

It is that time of year, but a different year for sure. As best as we can in the time of COVID-19, we’re going to take a few weeks of rest. We are very grateful for our listeners and excited to return the first week of September. In the meantime, we’ll be reposting some of our favorite podcasts over the past six months. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login....

Join our discussion with Brad Watson as we hear about his book on Ephesians as well as what he and Soma are doing in Los Angeles. While COVID-19 continues to present its challenges, Brad and Soma are seeing some neat things as they reach their community with Christ. And, if you haven’t heard about our Ephesiology Master Classes, check them out at ephesiology.com/master-classes/ . To comment...