50 Years of Summer
On July 21, 1969, while Neil Armstrong took his first steps amongst the craters of the moon, fifty-six eager students and seven professors were on a different (but still momentous) kind of journey. In...
View Article#059 Different cultures, different challenges for the Kingdom (Part 2)
On this episode, Christian Okeke (Nigeria), Claire Perini (Australia), Diane Stinton (Canada), Dzuthotso Tunyi (India), and Octavio Fernandez y Mostajo (Bolivia) share how they do ministry in their own...
View Article#060 Zionism and Christian Zionism—with Don Lewis
We had a great conversation with professor Don Lewis on the topic of Zionism and how it differs from Christian Zionism. We also talked about the role of Zionists in the creation of the Israeli state,...
View Article#061 I have never met a mentally healthy person—with John Swinton
We had the opportunity to talk with one of the leading theologians on the topic of mental health and dementia. We talked about disability, hearing voices in our heads, our concepts of normality, and so...
View Article#062 Steve Bell on why the Christian music industry should stop trying to...
Steve Bell is one of the most awarded Christian artists alive today. He also, by the way, is not fond of being called a "Christian artist." Steve opens up about his experience with the Christian music...
View Article#063 Asceticism in the 21st Century—with Wesley Hill
Trying to sell self-denial to 21st century people is like trying to sell hockey to Brazilians. But Wesley Hill is willing to give it a shot on today's podcast. He argues that asceticism is not about...
View Article#064 The impact of the Colonial Period on today's theology—with Mabiala Kenzo
We had a great conversation with Dr. Mabiala Kenzo of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He argues that we can still feel the impact of the colonial period on our theology today, and this is true...
View Article#065 Gordon Smith challenges our conceptions of conversion and evangelism
How do we understand a Christian conversion? Is it a static moment or is it a journey? Does our personal conversion experience match the experiences of our favourite Bible characters? In this episode,...
View Article#067 Questions about the 4 Gospels—with Rikk Watts
In this episode, we challenge Dr. Rikk Watts with difficult questions about the 4 Gospels. These are some of the questions: —Why does Jesus hide his identity? —Why are demon-possessed people not...
View Article#066 Mysticism and spiritual experiences with the transcendent - with Glen...
Have you ever wondered if some of the spiritual experiences that you've had throughout your Christian life were unique or if someone else in the past experienced the same things? Have you ever felt...
View Article#068 A new language for the sexual crisis of our generation- with Sarah Williams
Dr. Sarah Williams addresses the current sexual identity crisis that we experience today by advocating for 1) a better understanding of history and 2) a more nuanced use of language that can help us...
View Article#069 John Walton answers our most complicated questions about Genesis 1 & 2
In this Episode, John Walton, one of the top scholars of Genesis in the world right now, answers our most complicated questions about Genesis 1 & 2. This was a fun and insightful conversation that...
View Article#070 God and the justice system- with Barbara Armacost
On this episode, we had a great conversation with Barbara Armacost about the justice system and its place in the kingdom of God. We spoke about the strengths and weaknesses of a retributive justice...
View Article#071 Flourishing and the Common Good - with Andy Crouch and Amy Sherman
Today's podcast is all about the flourishing of the vulnerable in community, and how that relates to the common good. We had a great conversation with Andy and Amy about how the church can join forces...
View Article#072 Adam's sin did not affect the animal kingdom - with Bethany Sollereder
Strap your boots and get ready for a mind-bending theological experience with Bethany Sollereder. On this episode, she argues that the fall did not affect creation directly but only humans. Are you...
View Article#073 Spiritual Friendship - with Dr. Soo-Inn Tan
Dr. Soo-Inn Tan challenges us to get together with a group of friends and turn our friendship into a Spiritual Friendship. Do you have any idea what that is? Is it friendship on steroids? It is...
View Article#074 Slowing down in order to catch up with God - with Matt and Julie Canlis
Some years ago Matt and Julie Canlis decided to move to the UK in order to further their theological education. What they didn't know was that the trip would change their lives. In their recent...
View Article#075 Creating Healthy Communities - with Christine Pohl
Most people belong to some type of close community where they invest their lives on a regular basis but not many belong to a healthy community where diversity, hospitality, openness, trust and...
View Article#076 Revelations of a single woman - with Connally Gilliam
When it comes to both marriage and singleness, the grass often looks greener on the other side. But unintended singleness brings with it a particular set of challenges. Connally Gilliam, author of...
View Article#077 Urban Geography, Race and Gentrification - with David Leong
Our theology, spirituality and discipleship are being shaped not only by the cities we live in but also by the neighbourhoods we live in. We had a wonderful conversation with David Leong about how the...
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