Beeson Divinity School Podcast

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce the second lecture Dr. Valérie Duval-Poujol gave at Beeson Divinity School in 2019 for the Biblical Studies Lectures called, Does Translating Mean Betraying?

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Mark DeVine about the calling and role of transitional pastors, also known as interim pastors.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce the first sermon J. I. Packer gave at Beeson Divinity School in 1989 called, "Can You Cope with Failure?" based on John 21:15-25.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Denise Gregory about the work of Samford's Office of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives and the Task Force on Racial Justice. We also ask her about the unique challenges African Americans and other people of color face attending predominantly White universities.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk with Dr. John Laing about military chaplaincy.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alumna Rev. Dr. Cecelia Walker about the ministry of hospital chaplaincy.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla conclude the special three-week series discussing racism and racial injustices with a panel of four African American Beeson alumni. This final episode focuses on pastoral wisdom as we deal with these sins in the church.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla continue the special three-week series discussing racism and racial injustices with a panel of four African American Beeson alumni. This episode focuses on the experience of racial prejudice in our guests’ adult lives.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla begin a special three-week series discussing racism and racial injustices with a panel of four African American Beeson alumni. The first episode centers on their childhood and how racism affected each of our panelists as children.

Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to two Beeson alumni, James and Rebecca Graber Henderson, about their contributions to the 2020 Beeson magazine, "Being Human."