The Irish Baptist College Podcast

In this week's episode we are joined by our Principal Designate, Dr Jonathan McClaughlin. Once again, Johnny answers questions submitted by you, our listeners. These include questions about how believers should understand the law vs grace, how we should think about using Chat GPT for sermon prep and much more.

Today we are joined by our librarian, Claire McNabb. Among other things, we ask Claire her advice on budgeting, understanding God's will and who her theological hero is.

Today we are joined by our historical theology lecturer and postgraduate director, Dr David Luke. Listen as David is asked questions about models of church leadership, the big theological questions facing the church today and his most satisfying moments in pastoral ministry

Today we are joined by our Old Testament and Hebrew tutor, Dr Sarah Dalrymple. Have a listen as Sarah answers some of your OT and biblical language questions.

In this week's episode, we hear from our New Testament tutor, Dr Peter Firth. Listen as Peter shares his thoughts on some of the cultural issues of our day, as well as how to best prepare for theological study. 

In Episode 2 of Unscripted we are joined by Lynette Simpson. Lynette serves as the registrar for IBC. Lynette is asked questions about mental health, her favourite books on the atonement and who the most intelligent person she knows is.

Edwin answers a range of questions submitted by our listeners including his idea of a date day, how to apply the wisdom of Scripture to stewarding money well and his first job.

In this episode we are joined by David Luke, our historical theology tutor. Among other things, David shares about his recent book on Jonathan Edwards on the Lord's supper. 

This week we are meeting the new Baptist Youth Director, Andrew McAuley. Andrew recently took up this role in July 2023 and will be accompanying his work with some studies at IBC. In this episode we hear more about Andrew's background, find out who has been influential in his life and, as ever, we hear about some books he would recommend that you read.

In Episode 3 of All Things New, we catch up with Debbie McLaughin. Debs is a member of Newtownards Baptist and just recently started working for the Irish Baptist College. In this episode she shares more about her background and new role at IBC.

Johnny has recently taken up the role of Principal Designate at IBC. In this episode of Let's Talk, Johnny shares about his background, upbringing and new role in the college. He also provides some valuable advice on how we can both encourage and be encouraged by others.

In this new season of the IBC podcast, we're thinking about the topic 'All Things New.' In episode 1 of this new season we talk with Edwin Ewart, the current IBC principal. Edwin speaks about a new academic year, a new module accreditor for the college, and a new role for him as ABCI president when he retires at the end of the year.

David Luke shares his experience of going in to pastoral ministry, and then later as a lay elder. He explains how helpful he found listening to and learning from others in pastoral ministry, and also talks about how for him theological education was like getting a toolbox!

Lynette shares how she got involved in women's ministry, some helpful resources and how she thinks we can help those who are involved in this ministry.

In this episode we'll hear how Peter was called into ministry, why theological study was so helpful in his life, the importance and influence of older pastors investing in those starting out, and some good advice on life in ministry.

In this episode we'll hear how Sarah was called into ministry, what it's been like to be a missionary, a female in theological education and a pastor's wife. She also has some good advice on surviving in these ministries!

Claire shares about her involvement with children's and youth ministry!

In this episode Edwin shares about his life in ministry, some resources he found helpful, and a few tips on supporting people in ministry.

In today's episode David tackles questions about the greatest academic influences on his work, tips on how to maintain academic rigour and devotion to God, culture challenges, how best to think about studying Church History, and what academic work he would love to produce. Here are links to some of the books mentioned: Spiritual Disciplines: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spiritual-Disciplines-Christian...

In today's episode Peter tackles questions about the greatest academic influences on his work, tips on how to maintain academic rigour and white-hot devotion to God, eschatology, why Luke does not record any baptisms on the first missionary journey in Acts 13–14, and what academic work he would love to produce.

Sarah answers your questions on the greatest academic influences on her work, tips on how to maintain academic rigour and white-hot devotion to God. The witch at Endor, some principles for approaching awkward passages in the OT, the most exciting development in OT studies in the last decade and which academic work she would love to produce. Here are the links that were mentioned: Alexander https:/...

This episode covers the following questions: Who has been the greatest academic influence on your work? Do you have any tips on how to maintain academic rigour and white hot devotion to God? What is Eternal Generation and in what way is the Son begotten or generated? Have Baptists abandoned their belief in the separation of church and state by restricting worship and failing to worship in person a...

This episode introduces our new season which is called Ask Us Anything. You asked some theological questions via social media and our tutors are here to answer them. As Davy said, the best way to support the College financially is through our Gospel Guardians initiative and here is the link for you to sign up or find out more https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/give   This link gives you more info...

Mervyn Scott, the Director of Baptist Missions, is our guest on today's podcast. We chat about some important influences on his Christian life, his role in Baptist Missions, church planting, the key to gospel advancement, and why France, Ireland, Peru and Spain still need Baptist Missions. Gospel Guardians: Every one of us is charged by God’s word to guard the gospel. One of the most strategic way...

Today's conversation is with Colin Cooper who is the Ministry Support Coordinator for the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland. We chat about the different elements included in Colin's varied role such as supporting pastors, churches, church members and providing counselling. He also offers some advice for how we, as ordinary church members, can best help one another! Gospel Guardians: Every...