EFCA Theology Podcast

What exactly is hope? Dr. David Pao addresses the definition of this word and how the Christian should hope based upon the reading in 1 Peter 3:15 about giving a reason "for the hope you have."

Mickey Klink, pastor of Hope Evangelical Free Church in Roscoe, Illinois, addresses Christian Nationalism and politics as an idol in the Church and how it affects our witness.

God isn't just saving His people, he's sanctifying them. Dr. JT English reads from Leviticus and 1 Peter to show how God is making us a holy people through justification, sanctification and glorification. With this in mind, he addresses the state of the local church, the struggles of the pastor during COVID-19 and how we were made for this moment to lean into discipleship and sanctification. He believes "we have a discipleship disease that's been misdiagnosed" and "we can get healthy or holy again."

In this session, Dr. Carl Trueman asks and answers the question, "How is it that sexual desire has become so central to human identity?" He walks through the idea of how desire becomes identity and then how sexual desire becomes identity and lastly, he offers biblical reflections on how that tracks with biblical narrative.

Timothy Keller defines defeater belief like this: "Every culture hostile to Christianity holds to a set of 'common sense' consensus beliefs that automatically make Christianity seem implausible to people. These are what philosopher's call 'defeater beliefs.' In his talk, Dr. Keith Plummer largely addresses and answers our western culture's defeater belief of scientism.

In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Robert Smith’s message on “The Psalms and Christian Preaching.” Dr. Smith serves as Charles T. Carter Baptist Chair of Divinity and Professor of Christian Preaching at Beeson Divinity School, Birmingham, Alabama.

In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Rev. Mark Vroegop’s message on “The Psalms and Christian Lament.” Rev. Vroegop serves as Lead Pastor and Elder at College Park Church, Indianapolis, Indiana.

In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Donald Whitney’s message on “The Psalms and Christian Prayer.” Dr. Whitney serves as Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Associate Dean of The School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky.

In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Scott Manetsch’s message on “The Psalms and Christian Worship.” Dr. Manetsch serves as Chair of the Church History and the History of Christian Thought Department at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois.

In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Walter Kim’s message on “The Psalms and Christian Living.” Dr. Kim serves as Pastor for Leadership at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Charlottesville, Virginia and as President of National Association of Evangelicals