RTS Washington Faculty Podcast

Episode 25 Julius Kim, the new President of The Gospel Coalition (TGC) joins us for a wide ranging discussion about ministry in a digital age. After a discussion of the unique work of TGC, we address pastoral burnout, race and division in the US, the role of seminary education, and the nature of pastoral leadership. Show notes: The New President of TGC: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/unlikely-pilgrimage-tgc-new-president-julius-kim/ Kim, Preaching the Whole Counsel of God, https://www.amazon.com/Preaching-Whole-Counsel-God-Gospel-Centered/dp/0310519632/ Sande, The Peacemaker, https://www.amazon.com/Peacemaker-Biblical-Resolving-Personal-Conflict/dp/0801064856/

Episode 24 Paul tells Timothy to entrust "what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses" to "faithful men who will be able to teach others also" (2 Tim. 2:2). In this episode we discuss our "philosophy of teaching." Why do we teach the way we do, and what have we learned over the years? What makes for effective education in the church and the seminary? Show Notes: Adler, How to Read a Book, https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Book-Classic-Intelligent/dp/0671212095/ Reinke, Lit!, https://www.amazon.com/Lit-Christian-Guide-Reading-Books/dp/1433522268/ Webster, The Culture of Theology, https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Theology-John-Webster/dp/1540960803/ Keller, Preaching, https://www.amazon.com/Preaching-Communicating-Faith-Age-Skepticism/dp/0143108719/

Episode 23 How should Christians use the authority and influence that they have received from God? Should Christians seek power, and if they have it how should they steward it? This week we discuss how the cross transforms the way we think about the nature of power and authority, whether locally, pastorally, or politically.

Episode 22 Dr. Mike Allen, Professor of Systematic Theology and Academic Dean at RTS Orlando, joins us to discuss the Theological Interpretation of Scripture (TIS), an increasingly influential approach to reading and exegeting the Bible. Topics include ministering to the whole person, Mike's upcoming Ephesians commentary, and tools for the theologian's toolkit. Show notes: Allen, Ephesians. https://www.amazon.com/Ephesians-Brazos-Theological-Commentary-Bible/dp/1587430967 Barclay, Paul and the Gift. https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Gift-John-M-Barclay/dp/0802875327/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=barclay+the+gift&qid=1597773317&sr=8-2 Reno, Sanctified Vision, https://www.amazon.com/Sanctified-Vision-Introduction-Christian-Interpretation/dp/0801880882/ IVP, Ancient Christian Commentary, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075V9S2DN Treier, Introducing Theological Interpretation of Scripture, https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Theological-Interpretation-Scripture-Recovering/dp/0801031788 Christian Classics Ethereal Library, https://www.ccel.org

Episode 21 This week we welcome George Harinck to the podcast to discuss the legacy of Abraham Kuyper. What was his theological program all about, and in what respect does his work continue in neocalvinism?

Episode 20 We often talk about rest as if it is a necessary evil, a failure of will, a problem to overcome. The Bible speaks very differently about rest. It is a reward, a victory, a celebration, and an act of faith. Join us as we discuss the need to rest and explore best practices for its pursuit, especially in pastoral ministry.

Episode 19 This week the faculty discuss the pastors, professors, and mentors that influenced and shaped them, whether pastorally, personally, or academically.

Episode 18 In this episode we talk about how story shapes the way we think and communicate, both positively and negatively. Whether fiction or non-fiction, story shapes our lives, our spiritual development, and our ability to read and proclaim the Gospel. Recommended resources: Wood, How Fiction Works, https://www.amazon.com/How-Fiction-Works-Tenth-Anniversary/dp/1250183928/ Lewis, “On Three Ways of Writing for Children,” http://myweb.scu.edu.tw/~jmklassen/scu99b/chlitgrad/3ways.pdf Selderhuis, John Calvin: A Pilgrim’s Life, https://www.amazon.com/John-Calvin-Pilgrims-Herman-Selderhuis/dp/0830829210/ Godfrey, John Calvin: Pilgrim and Pastor, https://www.amazon.com/John-Calvin-W-Robert-Godfrey/dp/1433501325/ Olinger, Geehardus Vos: Reformed Biblical Theologian, Confessional Presbyterian, https://www.amazon.com/Geerhardus-Vos-Theologian-Confessional-Presbyterian/dp/0998748722/ Kuyper, Encyclopedia of Sacred Theology: Its Principles, https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Sacred-Theology-Its-Principles/dp/1375990969/

Episode 17 This week we handle a frequently asked student question: how do we do personal devotions? Many can testify that personal devotion can be challenging, ironically but particularly in the midst of pastoral ministry. How can pastors maintain a personal relationship with Christ amidst the pressure of ministry? Show Notes: Keller, Prayer, https://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Experiencing-Awe-Intimacy-God/dp/0143108581/ Pratt, Pray with Your Eyes Open, https://www.amazon.com/Pray-Your-Eyes-Open-Ourselves/dp/0875523781/ Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Disciplines-Christian-Donald-Whitney/dp/1615216170/ Blanchard, Right with God, https://www.amazon.com/Right-God-John-Blanchard/dp/0851510450/ Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, https://www.amazon.com/Institutes-Christian-Religion-John-Calvin/dp/1598561685/

Episode 16 This week on the podcast Peter Lee walks us through the difficult task of cultivating joy amidst suffering. How can Christians recognize the reality of suffering while, at the same time, keep the command to "count it all joy" amidst trial? For more, you can find Dr. Lee's book on joy here: https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Unspeakable-Finding-Christ-like-Suffering/dp/1532664532/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=joy+unspeakable+lee&qid=1594257844&sr=8-1 Show Notes Keller, Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering, https://www.amazon.com/Walking-God-through-Pain-Suffering/dp/1594634408/ Billings, Rejoicing in Lament, https://www.amazon.com/Rejoicing-Lament-Wrestling-Incurable-Cancer/dp/1587433583/ Lewis, A Grief Observed, https://www.amazon.com/Grief-Observed-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652381/ McCartney, Why Does it Have to Hurt?, https://www.amazon.com/Why-Does-Have-Hurt-Christian/dp/0875523862/ Currid, Why Do I Suffer? https://www.amazon.com/Why-Do-Suffer-Suffering-Sovereignty/dp/1781915067/ Emerson, Smith, Divided by Faith, https://www.amazon.com/Divided-Faith-Evangelical-Religion-Problem-dp-0195147073/dp/0195147073/ Ellis, Free at Last? https://www.amazon.com/Free-at-Last-Paperback-Common/dp/B00FBBF7TC/