Theology for the Church

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Richard Lucas (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Pastor of Teaching and Reaching at First Baptist Jacksonville to compare Baptist covenant theologies: 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism. Together they discuss questions like: Where did these systems emerge from? How does each system understand the theological and historical covenants? Wha...

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Darrell Bock (PhD, University of Aberdeen) professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary to discuss progressive dispensationalism (PD) and dispensational theologies. Together they discuss topics like: key tenets of PD, hermeneutics, covenants and eschatology compared and contrasted with/to other dispensational and covenant theologies. Resourc...

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Daniel Hummel (PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison) director of The Lumen Center and a research fellow in the History Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to discuss the history of dispensationalism. Together they discuss the origins of this theological system and its key players from its inception to today as well as dispensationalism's impact on...

In this episode, Caleb and guest, Steve Wellum (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School), discuss the theological system known as progressive covenantalism and how it helps us understand and apply the storyline of Scripture to our lives. Wellum is Professor of Christian Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous essays, articles, and books. Most notably he...

In this episode, Caleb talks with Dr. Patrick Abendroth (Dmin, Ligonier) lead pastor of Omaha Bible Church and co-host of the Pactum Podcast to discuss his new book, Covenant Theology . https://www.thepactum.org/ Covenant Theology by Pat Abendroth

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Brandon Crowe (PhD, Edinburgh) professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary to discuss a biblical theology of covenant and law via Dr. Crowe's recent book, The Path of Faith: A Biblical Theology of Covenant and Law. Resources: The Path of Faith: A Biblical Theology of Covenant and Law by Brandon Crowe https://a.co/d/7t4VyiG The Wonderful Works...

In this episode Caleb is joined by Brent Parker (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) and Richard Lucas (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) to discuss their recent book Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture. Together they provide contributor bios, overviews of each theological system represented in the book, and consider why thi...

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Rhyne Putman (PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) Vice President of Academic Affairs at Williams Baptist University and Associate Professor of Theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss the topic of theological triage. Together they discuss questions like: What is theological triage? What are first, second, and third rank doctrine...

In this episode, Caleb discuses the theology of John's gospel account with Andreas Köstenberger (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) a retired professor of New Testament and biblical theology for over 25 years and leading scholar on the gospel John. Together they discuss things like: the structure, main themes, key passages, and application for today. Resources Encountering John: The Gospel...

In this episode, Caleb discusses the topic of divine missions with Brandon Smith (PhD, Ridley College) Associate Professor of Theology and Early Christianity at Oklahoma Baptist University. Together they discuss questions like: What are the divine missions? How do the divine missions relate to the divine processions? How do we avoid conflating the inner life of God and the divine economy? How are...

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Shawn Wilhite (PhD, Durham University; PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Associate Professor of Christian Ministries at California Baptist University to discuss the relationship between theology and exegesis in the interpretation of Scripture. How does Scripture speak of the Triune God and the two-natured Christ and what does creedal orthodoxy have to...

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Kristin Kellen (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss how Christians can better disciple and counsel women in the local church via Kellen's recent book Counseling Women: Biblical Wisdom for Life's Battles. Resources: Counseling Women: Biblical Wisdom for...

In this episode Caleb talks with Matthew Emerson (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) Dean of Theology at Oklahoma Baptist University about the Center for Baptist Renewal. Together they discuss the mission, vision, and work taking place at CBR and how local churches can benefit from their efforts. Resources https://www.centerforbaptistrenewal.com/

In this episode, Caleb discusses the topic of how to apply scriptural truth and biblical teaching to everyday life with Dan Doriani (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Covenant Theological Seminary. Together they discuss a framework for applying Scripture to everyday life, as well as what that looks like in various contexts such as preaching/tea...

In this episode, Caleb discusses the theology of the Book of Acts with Alan Thompson (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) Professor of New Testament at Sydney Missionary and Bible College in Australia. Together they discuss the authorship, main themes, and structure of Acts and why they are important for understanding the book's message and purpose. Resources The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus...

In this episode, Caleb discusses the structure and main themes presented in Luke's gospel account with Benjamin Gladd (PhD, Wheaton College) professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, via Dr. Gladd's recent book From the Manger to the Throne. Resources: From the Manger to the Throne: A Theology of Luke's Gospel by Benjamin Gladd https://a.co/d/1SwZacN Handbook on the Gospels by B...

In this episode, Caleb discusses the importance of systematic theology for the life of the church and the people of God with Todd Miles (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Professor of Theology at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. Together Caleb and Todd answer questions like, what is systematic theology and why should the average Christian care to study it? How does it relate to...

In this episode, Caleb discusses the importance of historical theology for the life of the church and the people of God with Jason Duesing (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary). Dr. Duesing is Professor of Historical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a prominent writer and thinker in the discipline. Resources Historical Theology for the Church by Jason Duesing and...

In this episode, Caleb discusses the theological discipline of biblical theology and its place in the life of the church with New Testament scholar Darian Lockett (PhD, University of St. Andrews). Dr. Lockett teaches biblical theology, hermeneutics, and New Testament at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University and is a teaching elder at a PCA church in Southern California. Resources: 40 Quest...

In this episode, Caleb is joined by David Haines (PhD, Université Laval) Assistant Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Bethlehem College and Seminary to discuss the topic of Natural Theology. Together they discuss questions like: What is natural theology? How does it relate to other theological disciplines like systematic and biblical theology? How does is relate to natural law? What exactly d...

In this episode, Caleb discusses the topic of how Christians can and should use Christian resources in their discipling relationships with others with Champ Thornton, Acquisitions Editor at Crossway. Together they discusses questions like: What is discipleship? What place does Scripture have in discipling others? How do things like books, articles, podcast, etc., supplement our study of Scripture...

In this episode, Caleb discusses the topic of confessionalism in the life of the church with Dr. Raymond Johnson, senior pastor at Christ Church West Chester in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Together they discuss things like: What is confessionalism? Why are creeds and confessions of faith important and/or necessary? Do we have Scriptural warrant for confessions and creeds? How can less confessional...

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jordan Steffaniak (ThM, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary), president of The London Lyceum, to discuss the topic of analytic theology in the life of the church. Together they tackle questions like: What is analytic theology? How does it relate to other theological disciplines like biblical and systamtic theology? How does it relate to philosophical theol...

In this episode Caleb is joined by world renowned biblical theologian T. Desmond Alexander (PhD, The Queen's University of Belfast) Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies at Union Theological College to discuss the biblical-theological theme of Jesus as high priest and mediator via Alexander's recent book on the topic Face to Face with God: A Biblical Theology of Christ as Priest and Mediator...

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Matthew Harmon (PhD, Wheaton College) Professor of New Testament at Grace Theological Seminary to discuss "A Theology of 2 Peter and Jude" via Dr. Harmon's recent book, The God Who Judges and Saves: A Theology of 2 Peter and Jude. Together they discuss the structure, main themes, and application of these powerful books to the Christian life today....