

Credo Podcast
Matthew Barrett
Welcome to the Credo Podcast where doctrine matters. Eavesdrop on conversations between Matthew Barrett and top theologians about the most pressing and important theological issues today.
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Mar 30, 2022 • 0sec
What is the Extra Calvinisticum? KJ Drake and Matthew Barrett
But if his human nature is not present wherever his Godhead is, are not then these two natures in Christ separated from one another? Not at all, for since the… Download Audio

Mar 9, 2022 • 0sec
Why is humility essential to theology? Kelly Kapic and Matthew Barrett
When Jesus washes his disciples’ feet he is not just giving them a picture of the type of salvation he has come to accomplish, but he is showing them the… Download Audio

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Feb 15, 2022 • 0sec
Is the Bible a Work of Ancient Philosophy? Matthew Barrett and Jonathan Pennington
Jonathan Pennington, a Professor of New Testament Interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of 'Jesus the Great Philosopher', explores the synergy between philosophy and Christianity. He discusses how ancient philosophical thought intersects with the Bible, particularly the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing ethical principles that promote human flourishing. Pennington re-evaluates Jesus' teachings as a guide to true happiness and highlights the paradox of finding life through suffering in Christian faith.

Feb 1, 2022 • 0sec
What is Christian Platonism? Matthew Barrett and Hans Boersma
What should we think of Plato? Do his ideas have any profit for Christianity? Can the Platonic philosophical heritage serve Christianity as a handmaiden to biblical interpretation and theological construction?… Download Audio

Jan 19, 2022 • 0sec
Should theology inform exegesis? Matthew Barrett and Bobby Jamieson
We often approach the Scriptures as if we must keep all that theology out. We might even read the Old Testament as if we should not look ahead to the… Download Audio

Jan 5, 2022 • 0sec
Why I became an Evangelical Theologian: Matthew Barrett and Daniel Treier
Many view evangelicalism only in the political sense of the term, which may overlook and even diminish the rich theological tradition that is evangelical theology. Whether you joyfully consider yourself an… Download Audio

Dec 14, 2021 • 0sec
Inseparable Operations: Good News for Salvation? Matthew Barrett and Adonis Vidu
The external works of the Trinity are undivided. Until recently, this statement was an uncontroversial affirmation of the doctrine of inseparable operations. In fact, for nearly two millennia, inseparable operations… Download Audio

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Nov 30, 2021 • 0sec
What made Calvin a theologian and a pastor? Matthew Barrett and Bruce Gordon
In this enlightening conversation, Bruce Gordon, a Yale Divinity School professor and Calvin scholar, delves into John Calvin’s transformative journey during the Reformation. He unpacks Calvin's impactful return to Geneva and the pivotal experiences that shaped his theology. The discussion highlights the evolution of Calvin's 'Institutes,' revealing its rich historical context and significant doctrines. Gordon also explores Calvin's complex relationship with fellow reformer Zwingli, showcasing the interplay of faith and authority that defined the era.

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Nov 9, 2021 • 0sec
What Does Plato have to do with Jesus? Matthew Barrett and Louis Markos
It’s all in Plato, all in Plato: Bless me, what do they teach them at these schools? ― C. S. Lewis, The Last Battle If you are doing theology, you are… Download Audio

Oct 26, 2021 • 0sec
What does Jesus have to do with Frankenstein? Matthew Barrett and Karen Swallow Prior
“I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel…” ― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein Can regular encounters with the Great Books shape us in ways that mere… Download Audio


