The Stone Chapel Podcast

Jesus is often depicted as a prophet who is replacing Moses' law with his own, distinct law.  In his book Jesus and the Law of Moses: The Gospels and The Restoration of Israel Within First Century Judaism , Paul Sloan challenges that portrayal for another that places Jesus at the heart of Judaism.   He joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to discuss his book and to make the case that we h...

Horror Movies.  What do you think about them?  Do you love them?  Do you hate them?  Well, you're not alone.  Horror movies are the most divisive genre of film.   Dr. Phil Tallon and his co-writer, Cameron McAllister, are writing a book on horror movies and how they can save your soul.  How could that be? What do horror movies do that might be "good" for the soul.  Well, listen and see what you th...

Dr Christopher Hays returns with how Scholar Leaders is addressing sexual abuse in churches and seminaries and the challenge of getting good digital resources into the hands of majority world scholars, pastors, and church leaders.  We cannot believe how generous the publishers are! To learn more, go to the website for Scholar Leaders: https://www.scholarleaders.org/ Be sure to listen to part one o...

Russian bombs started falling on Ukraine in February 2022.  Christopher Hays and his organization, ScholarLeaders, were on the ground in Ukraine to help the refugees of war and to be the best friend majority world scholars and leaders in Ukraine could have.   Dr. Hays stops by to talk with David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcast about how Christian churches and schools have managed the last 3 year...

Chris Dolson has a terrific idea he inherited from his professor and mentor, Haddon Robinson: bring together an expert on a book of the Bible with 35-40 pastors who are experts on their churches and tasked with the responsibility to teach and preach.   The result is the DIDASKO seminars that are taking place all around the United States.  If the busy-ness of ministry has caused you to fall out of...

When is the last time you heard a strong, inspiring sermon on the ascension of Christ?  Ross Hastings has noticed how churches, Protestant churches in particular, neglect the doctrine of the ascension in their preaching and teaching.  Why is that?  It is central to the New Testament story and the continuing story of the gospel. Dr. Hastings joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to talk abo...

TSCP 269 Hall of Reason: Science Meets Faith with Janet Siefert Janet Siefert joins David Capes on this episode to discuss where science meets faith.  Janet hosts 6-8 events called "Hall of Reason" annually at the Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center.  As a scientist and a Christian, she has a level of knowledge and curiosity to help others who may be struggling with questions of faith a...

  TSCP 268 Another Awakening in Germany? with Benjamin Marx and Jurgen Schulz In 1958 a quiet awakening came to an area of southern Germany, led by a German Lutheran Pastor.   That awakening spread to southern Germany and into parts of France.   As it came, a movement was founded which fostered a Protestant religious order of men and women, who took vows of poverty and chastity.   They became the...

TSCP 267 A Call for Papers with David Capes Today's podcast is a bit different.   David Capes, our host, extends a call for papers for the Evangelical Foundation for Biblical Research ( https://efbr.net/ ).   The foundation covers all expenses for the scholars and their spouses to Myrtle Beach, SC, for the conferences held May 28-30, 2026.   In addition, we expect each invited scholar to submit th...

Dr. Andrew Perrin is back to discuss his book, Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds: Rediscovering the Dea Sea Scrolls (Lexham Academic).   It is a great book for beginners, students and scholars alike.   Perrin helps to link the scrolls to the Jewish culture of the day and then to the culture that gave rise to Christianity.   The book is a treasure trove of knowledge about the scrolls.   This podcast...

Dr. Malcolm Yarnell was in Houston recently to teach a course for the Lanier Certificate in Theology and Ministry.   He taught from a series of books he is writing, Theology for Every Person.   He joined David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to discuss his book and his lectures.   Here are the links to his prior episode on God: Theology for Every Person and Revelation. Part 1- https://dts.podtra...

Is the idea of the resurrection found in the Old Testament? Some say, no. Some say, yes. Is it found in the New Testament? Absolutely, it's central to the message! But do those mysterious, wonderful desert scrolls have anything to say on the subject? Dr. Andrew Perrin, a Dead Sea Scrolls scholar, joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to summarize a lecture he brings to students enrolled...

Dr. Oliver Hersey joins David Capes for this episode of "The Stone Chapel Podcast." He became president of Jerusalem University College , and now they are going through a war that began in October 2023. The college is located on Mount Zion right outside the Jerusalem city gates. Their mission is to help students see the Bible come alive as they study in the land of Israel. But that has been a chal...

One theme in the New Testament that has not been studied: mothers and motherhood. That is until now. Dr. Jennifer Houston McNeel, a New Testament professor at the St. Mary's Ecumenical Institute in Baltimore, MD, has now written that book—" Under Her Wings: Mother and Motherhood in the New Testament ." She joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss how themes of mother and motherho...

Brant Pitre joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to talk about his new book, " Jesus and Divine Christology " (Eerdmans). Brant is Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute in St. Louis, Missouri. He is also author of " Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper ," along with other books on the Jewish roots of early Christianity....

Indigenous leader, Terry Wildman, is back on "The Stone Chapel Podcast." This time he and David Capes discuss the newest release of the " First Nations Version, Psalms and Proverbs ." On this episode, Darlene Wildman, Terry's wife, plays a native flute. Her music brings out the beauty and dignity to reading Holy Scripture. The First Nations Version (FNV) renders many aspects of the Hebrew Bible in...

You would figure that someone who was Provost at the University of Notre Dame and President of Wake Forest University would know how to recruit the best leaders for the schools. And you'd be correct. Dr. Nathan Hatch held both of those jobs for 25 years, and he learned how to recruit the best team around him. You can learn that too, but you have to be smart and secure. Read all about it in his boo...

Gary Burge had a difficult job. This NT professor wrote the volume on Galatians and Ephesians for the "Through Old Testament Eyes" series with Kregel Academic. It was published earlier this year. He stops by to talk with David Capes about his project and that he discovered along the way, how different the two books are. So he wonders: did Paul's theology change from his first book to his last? Not...

Symbols are all around us. They are so common we aren't even aware they are symbols, but we know what each one means. But what happens after 1,500 years when languages and cultures have come and gone? Well, someone has to rediscover those symbols and their significance. That is exactly what Dr. Danny Hays and his colleagues have done. They have found various Christian symbols literally right under...

Internet debates sometimes make it into published, academic or popular books. On this episode, I talk with Jason Maston about a book he and Michael Bird edited: " Five Views on the Gospel " (Zondervan Academic, 2025). Every Christian who listens to this episode will find themselves represented in the discussion. And if you listen carefully, you may learn something new. "The Stone Chapel Podcast" i...

Marcus Lawhon leads Hamoreh Ministries. It is dedicated to training pastors and church leaders in remote places in east Africa. While seminaries in the west are searching for students, the growing churches of Africa are searching for theological education for their pastors. Hamoreh is Hebrew for "The Teacher," a word that aptly describes the exciting work being done. Marcus sat down with David Cap...

On any given Sunday, worship leaders spend 30-40% of the time in front of a congregation. They lead the church in song, prayer, and adoration, key elements of the service. How well are these worship leaders prepared? Are they spiritually mature and growing? Are they biblically formed? Asaph's Table is an initiative by Leslianne and Tyler Newberry to address many of these challenges. If you know a ...

In this podcast, we revisit some old friends, Lynn Cohick, Sandra Glahn, and Nijay Gupta. Each has contributed in their own way to fill out the story of the Church. Church history often focuses on the men who were the leaders for the last 2,000 years, but what of the women? They occupied unique roles in their day as leaders, patrons, and martyrs in their own right. "The Stone Chapel Podcast" is pa...

This is an encore edition of an early episode of "The Stone Chapel Podcast." David Capes talks with N. T. Wright about his book, " Jesus and the Powers " (Zondervan). Wright and his co-author, Michael Bird, are deeply concerned about the political polarization in cultures now across the globe. And they are more disturbed with how Christians are responding in the midst of it. Wright and Bird addres...

Dr. John Plake has an important job with the American Bible Society. He is tracking the current up-tick in the purchase and use of the Bible in our culture. Why is it happening? Is it happening in places other than the USA. John joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to talk about some of these issues and more! "The Stone Chapel Podcast" is part of the  ChurchLeaders Podcast Network . For...