The Kenwood Institute Podcast

Dr. John Wilsey, Professor of Church History and Philosophy at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Kenwood Baptist Church elder, gave the keynote address at the recent Kenwood Institute Annual Banquet. At a time when many would have us either dismiss history or revise it, Dr. Wilsey calls Christians to embrace and learn from those who have gone before us.

A Biblical Theology of Romans was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Spring 2025 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr., Dr. Colin Smothers, and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe. Session 1 is an introduction to the book of Romans and an exposition of Romans 1:1–7 taught by Dr. Sculthorpe. “This epistle is really the chief part of the New Testament, and is truly the purest gospel. It is worthy not on...

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe. In this final session, Dr. Hamilton gives an exposition of the second half of the Joseph narrative in which Israel descends into Egypt (Gen 47:28–50:26).

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe. In Session 10, Dr. Hamilton gives an exposition of the Joseph narrative prior to his descent into Egypt (Gen 37:2–47:27).

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe. In Session 9, Dr. Sculthorpe explains how the characterizations of Joseph and Judah serve as two complementary sides of the Messianic coin in the Joseph narrative (Gen 37:2–47:27). In these two men the royal and prophetic (Joseph) and priestly (...

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe. Session 8 is an exposition of the Jacob narrative (Gen 25:12–37:1) by Dr. Sculthorpe.

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe. Dr. Sculthorpe explains the literary center of the book of Genesis in session 7. The deaths of both Sarah (Gen 23) and Abraham (Gen 25:1–11) frame the marriage of Isaac (Gen 24). This striking literary feature conveys the means by which the Lord...

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe. In session 6, Dr. Hamilton gives an exposition of the Abraham narrative (Gen 11:27–22:24).

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe. Session 5 covers the content of two class sessions in which Dr. Sculthorpe gives an exposition of Genesis 4–11.

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe. In session 4, Dr. Hamilton explains several theological and practical implications of Genesis 1–3 for anthropology, gender roles, and how we conceive of proper male and female roles and responsibilities.

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe. Session 3 is an exposition of Genesis 2:4–3:24 by Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe.

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe. Session 2 is an exposition of Genesis 1:1–2:3 by Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe.

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe. Session 1 is an introduction to biblical theology and to the book of Genesis in the canon taught by Dr. Hamilton.

This episode features audio from a talk by John Wilsey during a seminar on Christianity & Politics hosted by the Kenwood Institute on October 6th.

This episode features audio from a talk Jonathan Leeman gave during a seminar on Christianity & Politics hosted by the Kenwood Institute on October 6th.

This episode features brief introductory remarks from Kenwood Institute Director Colin Smothers at the 2nd Annual Kenwood Institute Banquet.

This episode features remarks from Dr. Jim Hamilton at our 2nd Annual Kenwood Institute Banquet on the topic of practical approaches for in-depth biblical study, especially in the original biblical languages.

This episode features audio from an event on Christian Nationalism hosted by the Kenwood Institute and the Commonwealth Policy Center, which featured lectures from John Wilsey, Andrew Walker, and Colin Smothers.  In this lecture, John Wilsey, professor of history and Christian apologetics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Kenwood elder, address the topic of Christian Nationalism f...

Wes is best known as the founder and president of The New England Training and Sending Center for Church Planting and Revitalization, or NETS. He is also the founding pastor and pastor emeritus of Christ Memorial Church in Vermont. Wes began his pastoral studies in 1985 at Dallas Theological Seminary, leading to his graduation from Westminster Theological Seminary in 1990. In 2010, Wes earned his...

This episode of the Kenwood Institute podcast features audio from J.O. Oesterling, Kenwood’s counseling pastor, as the third in a three-part series from a recent Institute seminar titled, “The Sufficiency of Scripture, Biblical Counseling, and the Local Church."

This episode of the Kenwood Institute podcast features audio from Dr. Dave and Teresa Johnson (MD, RN) as the second in a three-part series from a recent Institute seminar titled, “The Sufficiency of Scripture, Biblical Counseling, and the Local Church.”