

RTS Washington Faculty Podcast
Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
Theologians discussing the Christian faith from their areas of expertise.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 34min
Ricoeur
We're continuing our Intellectual Imprints series this week by discussing a man who revolutionized the way we understand the science of hermeneutics: Paul Ricoeur (1913–2005). While you may not have encountered his name in the wild, you have certainly encountered his hermeneutical method with respect to narrative and metaphor from leading voices in biblical studies.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 46min
Turretin
This week, we're continuing our Intellectual Imprints series by discussing one of the greatest Reformed Scholastics to ever do it: Francis Turretin. We're appreciating his theological precision and its pastoral implications as it relates to the ongoing work of the ministry today.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 55min
Luther (ft. Ligon Duncan)
We're continuing our Intellectual Imprints series this week with a figure we all know and love: Martin Luther. We're joined by Dr. Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary to discuss Luther's legacy both in the Reformation and today.
J.I. Packer's introduction to Bondage of the Will: https://a.co/d/eQyJDke
Between Wittenberg and Geneva: https://a.co/d/aH6Dtcl
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Oct 7, 2025 • 38min
Bonus Episode: A Sense of the Divine ft. Gray Sutanto
How do you make sense of the Christian confession that God has instilled a 'sense of divinity' in every person?
In today's episode, we're featuring Dr. Gray Sutanto's lecture from our recent event celebrating A Sense of the Divine's release.
Order A Sense of the Divine here: https://www.amazon.com/Sense-Divine-Affective-Revelation-Tradition/dp/1009527894

Oct 2, 2025 • 41min
Plato
We're continuing our Intellectual Imprints series this week with Plato. Some say that the entirety of the Western philosophical tradition is merely a footnote to Plato–is that really the case? Find out today.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 39min
Augustine
This week, we're continuing our Intellectual Imprints (formerly known as Dead Influencers) series with the titan of theology and philosophy: Augustine of Hippo. We've traced not only how Augustine shaped the church, but also how he's influenced the Western world at large.
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Sep 17, 2025 • 35min
Wellhausen
We're continuing with our Dead Influencers series this week with one of the most influential biblical scholars of all time: Julius Wellhausen. You may not recognize his name, but you have certainly encountered his ideas about the Bible.
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Sep 12, 2025 • 33min
Special Episode: On Teaching and Preaching (ft. Scott Redd)
In this special-edition episode, Tommy interviews Scott Redd, senior pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama about teaching, preaching, and the difference between the two.

Sep 11, 2025 • 43min
Hegel
Welcome back to the Faculty Podcast! In this new season, season 7, we’re starting a new series called Intellectual Imprints: The Impact of Great Thinkers on Modern Thought. This week, we're discussing Hegel (1770–1831), whose ideology shapes our world more than you might think.
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Aug 27, 2025 • 40min
Encore Episode: Image of God and Race
In this week's encore episode, the profs talk about the image of God in humanity as created and as redeemed in Christ, and share some thoughts on its implications for corporate responsibility and racial diversity.
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