Theology for the Church

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Dr. Coleman Ford, Assistant Professor of Humanities at Texas Baptist College to discuss the topic of Christian formation via Dr. Ford's new book, Formed in His Image: A Guide for Christian Formation. Together they explore common questions and topics in this field of study such as: the doctrine of sanctification, the ordinary means of grace, corporate and personal spiritual disciplines, and more. Resources Formed in His Image: A Guide for Christian Formation by Coleman Ford https://a.co/d/4vPfkWg A Short Guide to Spiritual Disciplines: How to Become a Healthy Christian by Mason King https://a.co/d/38g6oLi The Steps of Humility and Pride by Bernard of Clairvaux https://a.co/d/8vlxvTO The Pilgrim's Progress: A Readable Modern-Day Version of John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan https://a.co/d/aBLKCeN Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian by Michael Reeves https://a.co/d/0iZgDKg

Dr. Caleb Leonard interviews Associate Professor Andrew Walker about Baptist political theology. They discuss the relationship between theology and ethics, the role of the state and natural/moral law, the importance of politics in Baptist life, Christians' role in shaping laws, and the significance of a Christ-shaped conscience in the church.

Bryan Estelle, Professor of Old Testament at Westminster Seminary, joins Caleb to discuss the mission of the church. They explore topics such as the church's responsibilities, immortality, church discipline, the church's mission and identity, ministries of the church, teaching and preaching the gospel, and concerns on religious liberties.

Caleb is joined by Ronni Kurtz, Assistant Professor of Theology at Cedarville University, as they discuss divine immutability, challenges to the doctrine, and practical applications for the Christian life. They explore the biblical concept of divine immutability and its implications for Christian salvation, highlighting passages from Scripture. They also discuss the concept of divine simplicity and its relation to salvation, emphasizing the unchanged essence of God.

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Lainey Greer (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) to discuss a theology of the human body. Together they discuss why our physical bodies matter, what the Bible has to say about it, and implications for hot button ethical issues facing the church today. Resources: You can find all kinds of resources on this topic at Lainey's website: https://laineygreer.com/ Embodied: Living as Whole People in a Fractured World by Gregg Allison https://a.co/d/3IBQ2Bk Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality by Nancy Pearcy https://a.co/d/gVJlHhm The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale https://a.co/d/1lOH7A2

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Dr. Michael Haykin ( Th.D., Wycliffe College and University of Toronto) and Andrew Owen to discuss sacramentalism in the Baptist tradition via Dr. Haykin's book Amidst us our Beloved Stands. Resources: Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands: Recovering Sacrament in the Baptist Tradition by Michael Haykin https://a.co/d/fQyXRdL The Lord’s Supper as a Means of Grace: More Than a Memory by https://a.co/d/9Uq2FGq

In this episode, Caleb discusses the topic of theological interpretation of Scripture with Daniel Treier (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) professor of theology at Wheaton College. The theological interpretation of Scripture (TIS) is not so much a method, but a mode of interpretation; not a neatly defined set of steps, but a set of concerns. In this discussion, Caleb and Dan focus on the three of the central and somewhat defining concerns that animate most advocates of TIS: reaction, retrieval, and rules. Resources: Introducing Theological Interpretation of Scripture: Recovering a Christian Practice by Daniel Treier https://a.co/d/cC4wmel The Word of God for the People of God: An Entryway to the Theological Interpretation of Scripture by Todd Billingshttps://a.co/d/eXWTXRb Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible by Kevin Vanhoozer, Craig Bartholomew, and Daniel Treier, and N.T. Wright. https://a.co/d/4uqr8iY Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LNGZSYH?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_bs_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1691323228&sr=1-2

Dr. Caleb Leonard and Dr. Greg Beale discuss the main theological themes in Revelation, different interpretations of the book, the significance of Revelation 1:1 and its implications, the connection between Revelation and Daniel's Vision, the interaction between the letters and visions in Revelation, the impact of idolatry on Israel's cognition organs, and reflections on Christ's victory in Revelation.

In this episode Caleb and guest Jeremy Linneman (DMin candidate at Covenant Seminary) lead pastor at Trinity Community Church in Columbia, Missouri discuss the topic of "A Theology of Community." Together they think through questions like: What does the doctrine of the Trinity and being created in the image of God have to do with life lived in community? How can we foster deep relationships? How do we help each other fight the epidemic of loneliness?, and more. Resources: Life-Giving Groups: "How-To" Grow Healthy, Multiplying Community Groups by Jeremey Linneman https://a.co/d/1hhrFuj Why Do We Feel Lonely at Church? by Jeremy Linneman https://a.co/d/3EyfGlu Thirty Years That Changed the World: The Book Acts for Today by Michael Green https://a.co/d/e2Uet6u Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer https://a.co/d/b5G8sgK Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World by Jennie Allen https://a.co/d/hBxPCkS

In this episode Caleb discusses the topic to how to navigate misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories with Jason Thacker (PhD candidate, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at Boyce College and research fellow in Christian ethics and director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. In addition to defining each of these terms, Caleb and Jason address such questions as: How do Christian's engage in healthy ways with news media? How has the digital age changed how we perceive reality and changed our relationships? What are the cultural-historical-biblical roots of disinformation and misinformation? And more. Resources: The Digital Public Square: Christian Ethics in a Technological Society edited by Jason Thacker https://a.co/d/5hURBhZ Following Jesus in a Digital Age by Jason Thacker https://a.co/d/24M08zt God, Technology, and the Christian Life by Tony Reinke https://a.co/d/8Oc2oO4 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You by Tony Reinke https://a.co/d/5mbEyzb Andy Crouch Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andy-Crouch/author/B001HCWOTK?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true