The Stone Chapel Podcast
David Capes
"The Stone Chapel Podcast" is a weekly podcast of the friends and staff of The Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center in Houston, Texas. It is hosted by David Capes, Director of Academic Programming of the Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center. David is an engaging host, a respected New Testament scholar, and the author of Rediscovering Paul and Matthew through Old Testament Eyes. "The Stone Chapel Podcast" features theologians, scholars, and thought leaders from around the world for lively, informative, and educational discussions. With over 200 compelling, uplifting episodes that are valuable for all spiritually curious listeners, the Stone Chapel Podcast provides an unique, weekly refresh and renewal resource for pastors and church leaders.
In case you're interested in going deeper and want more educational content, most of the Stone Chapel podcasts are associated with The Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center's public lecture series, programs, and classes. Please visit our website for videos and panel discussions with many of the podcast visitors David has hosted, as well as all our resources and opportunities!
You can find all "The Stone Chapel Podcast" episodes on your favorite podcast platform.
"The Stone Chapel Podcast" is now part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network.
Copyright Lanier Foundation
In case you're interested in going deeper and want more educational content, most of the Stone Chapel podcasts are associated with The Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center's public lecture series, programs, and classes. Please visit our website for videos and panel discussions with many of the podcast visitors David has hosted, as well as all our resources and opportunities!
You can find all "The Stone Chapel Podcast" episodes on your favorite podcast platform.
"The Stone Chapel Podcast" is now part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network.
Copyright Lanier Foundation
Episodes
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Jan 20, 2026 • 18min
Technology's Transforming Power with Lyndon Drake
Lyndon Drake, a research fellow at the University of Oxford, joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about his upcoming lecture at Lanier Theological Library in Houston. Dr. Drake has two doctorates: one in Artificial Intelligence; and another in Theology. He brings his expertise to the question of how our tech tools shape us. There is a lot of talk these days about AI. This is talk that makes sense. Here's a transcript of this episode. Listen to more great episodes here. Here are two videos from Lydon Drake's weekend at the Lanier Theological Library. AI and The Christian Life with Lyndon Drake, Gretchen Huizinga, and Toby Kurth. AI, Theology, and Human Formation: How Our Tools Should Shape Us with Lyndon Drake The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network. Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.org
Jan 13, 2026 • 28min
Reconstructing the Deconstructed with Melissa Cain Travis
Many people today are on a journey of deconstruction, that is, deconstructing their faith because of doubts, injury, or some other issue. Often, deconstruction comes in a college classroom when a university professor endeavors to help his/her students shed their unreasonable beliefs. Melissa Cain Travis joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to discuss the philosophy behind deconstruction and to help people begin reconstructing. She has a new book coming out you will want to read! Here's the transcript for this episode. You can listen to more interesting episodes here. Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.org The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the Church Leaders Podcast Network.
Jan 6, 2026 • 22min
Did Jesus Replace Moses' Law? with Paul Sloan
Jesus is often depicted as a prophet who is replacing Moses' law with his own, distinct law. In his book Jesus and the Law of Moses: The Gospels and The Restoration of Israel Within First Century Judaism, Paul Sloan challenges that portrayal for another that places Jesus at the heart of Judaism. He joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to discuss his book and to make the case that we have not often taken seriously the prophetic notion that God promises to restore his people. For Sloan Jesus becomes the "herald" of that good news: "Our God reigns." Click here for a transcript of this episode. You can listen to more amazing episodes here. Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.org Here is a link to Dr. Sloans book. Paul Sloan, Jesus and the Law of Moses: The Gospels and The Restoration of Israel Within First Century Judaism (Baker Academic, 2025. The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network.
Dec 16, 2025 • 19min
How Horror Movies Can Save Your Soul with Phil Tallon
Horror Movies. What do you think about them? Do you love them? Do you hate them? Well, you're not alone. Horror movies are the most divisive genre of film. Dr. Phil Tallon and his co-writer, Cameron McAllister, are writing a book on horror movies and how they can save your soul. How could that be? What do horror movies do that might be "good" for the soul. Well, listen and see what you think. Listen to even more great episodes of The Stone Chapel Podcast. Here's the transcript from today's episode. The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network.
Dec 9, 2025 • 15min
"Desperately Needed" with Christopher Hays
Dr Christopher Hays returns with how Scholar Leaders is addressing sexual abuse in churches and seminaries and the challenge of getting good digital resources into the hands of majority world scholars, pastors, and church leaders. We cannot believe how generous the publishers are! To learn more, go to the website for Scholar Leaders: https://www.scholarleaders.org/ Be sure to listen to part one of Dr. Capes's conversation with Dr. Hays here: Here is the transcript from today's episode. Listen to more episodes of The Stone Chapel Podcast. The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network.
Dec 2, 2025 • 20min
Bombs, Books, Building Back with Christopher Hays
Russian bombs started falling on Ukraine in February 2022. Christopher Hays and his organization, ScholarLeaders, were on the ground in Ukraine to help the refugees of war and to be the best friend majority world scholars and leaders in Ukraine could have. Dr. Hays stops by to talk with David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcast about how Christian churches and schools have managed the last 3 years. Some might ask: why is it so important to carry on with higher education when a war is raging? C.S. Lewis had an answer to that question a the beginning of WW 2. Listen closely and you will hear why. Here is a transcript from today's episode. Listen to more amazing episodes of The Stone Chapel Podcast. Here's Christopher Hays speaking about 8 million exiles in Columbia. The Stone Chapel Podcast is a part of The Church Leaders Podcast Network.
Nov 25, 2025 • 22min
One Scholar Plus Forty Pastors with Chris Dolson
Chris Dolson has a terrific idea he inherited from his professor and mentor, Haddon Robinson: bring together an expert on a book of the Bible with 35-40 pastors who are experts on their churches and tasked with the responsibility to teach and preach. The result is the DIDASKO seminars that are taking place all around the United States. If the busy-ness of ministry has caused you to fall out of love with the Scriptures, these seminars are for you. To find a time and location near you go to Didasko Seminars. Check out the transcript for today's episode. Here are more great episodes of The Stone Chapel Podcast. The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network.
Nov 18, 2025 • 21min
Ascension: A Lost Doctrine with Ross Hastings
When is the last time you heard a strong, inspiring sermon on the ascension of Christ? Ross Hastings has noticed how churches, Protestant churches in particular, neglect the doctrine of the ascension in their preaching and teaching. Why is that? It is central to the New Testament story and the continuing story of the gospel. Dr. Hastings joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about his book, The Glory of the Ascension: Celebrating a Doctrine for the Life of the Church. You'd be surprised how many teachings and Christian practices tie into this neglected doctrine. Here is a transcript for today's podcast episode. Listen to more episodes of The Stone Chapel Podcast here. The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network. You can purchase Dr. Hastings book here.
Nov 11, 2025 • 21min
Hall of Reason: Science Meets Faith with Janet Siefert
TSCP 269 Hall of Reason: Science Meets Faith with Janet Siefert Janet Siefert joins David Capes on this episode to discuss where science meets faith. Janet hosts 6-8 events called "Hall of Reason" annually at the Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center. As a scientist and a Christian, she has a level of knowledge and curiosity to help others who may be struggling with questions of faith and science. For Janet, when faith meets science, it is not a debate or a fight; it's not contentious. For her, it's a pleasant and courteous exchange of ideas. Here is the transcript for TSCP 269 Hall of Reason: Science Meets Faith Listen to more episodes of The Stone Chapel Podcast. Watch previous events of Hall of Reason. The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast network.
Nov 4, 2025 • 22min
Another Awakening in Germany?
TSCP 268 Another Awakening in Germany? with Benjamin Marx and Jurgen Schulz In 1958 a quiet awakening came to an area of southern Germany, led by a German Lutheran Pastor. That awakening spread to southern Germany and into parts of France. As it came, a movement was founded which fostered a Protestant religious order of men and women, who took vows of poverty and chastity. They became the backbone of the movement in Adelshofen. In this podcast we explore a bit of the history, mission and uniqueness of this school with Dr. Jurgen Schulz, the president, and with a lecturer in New Testament, Dr. Benjamin Marx. Is the Awakening back again? You can listen to more episodes of The Stone Chapel Podcast here. Here is the direct link if you'd like to offer financial support for Adelshofen. The ministry is linked here: Serenissima Ministry Group International A transcript from today's podcast is here. The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network.
