Textual Community

The Rhythm of Lament, a sermon on Psalm 42.  In this episode, I share a sermon I preached in chapel at Cedarville University on Psalm 42 and the role of lament in the Christian life. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, I talk with Brandon Dean Smith about some of his work on the doctrine of the Trinity and the task of theological interpretation. In our conversation, we discuss his most recent books in this area: The Trinity in the Book of Revelation (IVP) and The Biblical Trinity (Lexham).    Brandon is Assistant Professor of Theology and New Testament at Cedarville University. His twitter handle is @brandon_d_smith, and his forthcoming books include The Trinity in the Canon (B&H).   This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman). Thanks for listening! Clarifying Note: The views of special guests are their own & do not necessarily reflect my own or the organizations with which I am formally and informally affiliated.

Fear and Draw Near the Son (Hebrews 4–5). In this episode, I share a recent sermon I preached in chapel at Cedarville University on the end of Hebrews 4 and the beginning of Hebrews 5.  Thanks for listening!

In this episode, I talk with Taylor Turkington (MA, DMin) about some of her work on the meaning and application of the prophetic book of Habakkuk. In our conversation, we discuss her recently published book Trembling Faith: How a Distressed Prophet Helps Us Trust God in a Chaotic World (B&H).     Taylor is the director of the biblical and theological education ministry BibleEquipping, and her DMin dissertation at Western Seminary was a homiletical commentary on the book of Habakkuk.    This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman). Thanks for listening! Clarifying Note: The views of special guests are their own & do not necessarily reflect my own or the organizations with which I am formally and informally affiliated.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Peter Link about some of his work in the narratives of the Old Testament. We also speak about the joys and challenges of reading biblical texts in academic and church settings. In our conversation, we discuss his new book Bible 101: A Crash Course in Scripture (Adams Media).     Link is associate professor of Christian Studies at Charleston Southern University. His dissertation under John Sailhamer was on the meaning and purpose of Deuteronomy 29–30.   This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman). Thanks for listening! Clarifying Note: The views of special guests are their own & do not necessarily reflect my own or the organizations with which I am formally and informally affiliated.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Matthew A. Bennett about missions, contextualization, and the pressing social issues that affect American evangelicalism. In our conversation, we discuss his new book Hope for American Evangelicals: A Missionary Perspective on Restoring Our Broken House (B&H). Matt has years of experience in the mission field and is a well-respected missiologist.      Bennett is associate professor of Missions and Theology at Cedarville University, the author of The Quran and the Christian, and several other works in the fields of theology, biblical studies, and missiology.    This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman). Thanks for listening! Clarifying Note: The views of special guests are their own & do not necessarily reflect my own or the organizations with which I am formally and informally affiliated.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Stephen Dempster about biblical theology, canon studies, and the literary artistry of the book of Genesis. We discuss his book Dominion and Dynasty (IVP, 2003) as well as some of his forthcoming works in biblical theology. In our discussion, Dr. Dempster also discusses some of the literary strategy of biblical texts like Genesis 38 and the theological significance of OT genealogies.    Dempster is professor emeritus of religious studies at Crandall university, the author of Dominion and Dynasty, several OT commentaries, and a host of essays and articles on canon studies and biblical theology.    This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman). Thanks for listening! Clarifying Note: The views of special guests are their own & do not necessarily reflect my own or the organizations with which I am formally and informally affiliated.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Mickey Klink about his recent book, The Local Church: What It Is and Why It Matters for Every Christian (Crossway, 2021). In our discussion, Pastor Mickey shares some of his insights and experience about the nature and priority of the local church for all believers. We also discuss his and Darian Lockett's book Understanding Biblical Theology: A Comparison of Theory and Practice (Zondervan, 2012) and the strategic function of biblical theology in the academy and in the churches.    Klink is Senior Pastor at Hope Church in Roscoe, IL and the author of several important works in biblical and theological studies. He was also formerly a professor at Biola University in California.      Read the books mentioned in this podcast:  The Local Church  Understanding Biblical Theology This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman). Thanks for listening! Clarifying Note: The views of special guests are their own & do not necessarily reflect my own or the organizations with which I am formally and informally affiliated.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Simon Gathercole about his recent book, The Gospel and the Gospels: Christian Proclamation and Early Jesus Books (Eerdmans, 2022). In our discussion, he shares some of the core claims of his book about the distinctiveness of the canonical Gospels, the value and relevance of non-canonical texts in early Christianity, and the role of theological analysis in NT studies.  Gathercole is professor of NT and early Christianity at the University of Cambridge and is the editor of New Testament Studies.    Both The Gospel and the Gospels and his collection of The Apocryphal Gospels (Penguin Classics) are now available.    This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman). Thanks for listening! Clarifying Note: The views of special guests are their own & do not necessarily reflect my own or the organizations with which I am formally and informally affiliated.

In this episode, I talk with Drew Dixon about his recent book, Know Thy Gamer: A Parent's Guide to Video Games (B&H). In our discussion, Drew shares some of his insights about the world of gaming, the challenges and rewards of contemporary video games, and some of the missional opportunities that games and gaming culture provides for believers and parents of gamers. We're also joined on this episode by Dr. Matt Millsap. Drew designs and manages Bible study curriculum with Lifeway in Nashville, TN, and is the co-founder of Love Thy Nerd (twitter: @_drewdixon).   Know Thy Gamer has just been released.    This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman). Thanks for listening! Clarifying Note: The views of special guests are their own & do not necessarily reflect my own or the organizations with which I am formally and informally affiliated.