Theologians discussing the Christian faith from their areas of expertise.
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There are more things in heaven and earth than one podcast can talk about. But I hope to talk about some of the most important things.
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Writer Amy Mantravadi welcomes a different guest each week to discuss theological issues relevant in today's world and how we can live as faithful Christians in the 21st century.
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Neo-Calvinism, China, and Western Philosophy (ft. Alex Tseng)
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Episode 185. Neo-Calvinism, China, and Western Philosophy (ft. Alex Tseng)Prior to his lecture in our Global Bavinck Scholars series at RTS Washington, Alex Tseng joined us for a far ranging discussion of missions, the Chinese church, the impact of Western Philosophy on Eastern culture, and, of course, Neo-Calvinism.More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses…
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"Thy Kingdom Come" (The Lord's Prayer Part 4)
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Episode 187. Thy Kingdom Come. Lord's Prayer Part 4Jesus comes preaching the Kingdom of God. And he prays for it too. What are we praying for when we pray "thy Kingdom come?" Is this about evangelism, or is the a broader and deeper scope to the kingdom? How does it relate to the New Heavens and the New Earth? More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washin…
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shoRTS: How did we get the Old Testament? (ft. Scott Redd)
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shoRTS: Tommy and Scott sat down mid-January (yes, it's taken awhile to get this one out because we've had so many special guests of late!) to discuss the formation and reliability of the OT. Although the episode wasn't short, our studio participation was! And yet this was a fascinating deep dive into the very complex nature of how we received the …
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"Hallowed be Thy Name" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 3)
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Episode 186. Hallowed Be Thy Name. Lord's Prayer Part 3What does it mean to "hallow" the name of God? If God is already holy, why do we pray for him to make his name holy? This week we discuss the name of God, the way in which it is to be honored, and how this petition embraces everything unique about the Christian religion. More about RTS: rts.edu…
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Envisioning a Neo-Calvinist Engagement of Philosophy and Culture in Asia (ft. Alex Tseng)
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We were recently host to Dr. Alex Tseng for our Global Bavinck Scholars series of lectures, and so our podcast this week comes in two parts. First we are please to release Dr. Tseng's lecture.Dutch theologian Herman Bavinck brought insights from the historic Reformed confession of faith to bear on the philosophical trends of his day. What would a s…
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Episode 184: "Our Father"We continue our discussion of the Lord's Prayer this week with the preface. Though not unprecedented, Jesus addressing God as "Father," and encouraging his disciples to do likewise, is significant. It signals a new level of intimacy and corporate identity for the people of God. EPISODE LINKSMore about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/…
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Introduction to the Lord's Prayer (Lord's Prayer Part 1)
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Episode 183: Introduction to the Lord's PrayerWe begin a new series for the new semester: the Lord's Prayer. In this introductory episode we talk about how the Lord's Prayer came to be known as such, how to use it, why it's so important, and what it teaches us about prayer. This short prayer provides us with ample opportunity for theological, histo…
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When does the Millennium Start (Rev. 20:1-10)? (Tough Texts! Episode 11)
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Episode 181: When does the Millennium Start (Rev. 20:1-10)? (Tough Texts! Episode 11)There has been debates about the nature and timing of the 1000 year reign of Jesus since the early church. What are our interpretative options? Is this a literal period of history, or is it "just a metaphor?" What should Christians be doing now in light of this tex…
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Why does God command Israel to destroy everyone in the land (Joshua 6:19)? (Tough Texts Episode 10)
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Episode 180: Why does God command Israel to destroy everyone in the land (Joshua 6:19)? (Tough Texts Episode 10)When the Israelites go into the land God commands them to devote the inhabitants to destruction. Is this unjust of God? Some have even called it a genocide--is that an accurate description? The profs examine the issue historically and the…
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Is the Incarnation both True and Necessary (Matt. 2)? (Tough Texts Episode 9)
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Episode 179: Is the Incarnation both True and Necessary (Matt. 2)?The nativity story is so well known that it may not seem like a tough text; Christians don't notice anything odd about it, and non-Christians just receive it as symbolic or mythological. But these texts each have exegetical, historical, and theological challenges worth pondering. In …
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Can We (and should we) Harmonize Synoptic Texts (John 2)? (Tough Texts Episode 8)
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Episode 178: Can We (and Should we) Harmonize Synoptic Texts (John 2)?Does Jesus cleanse the temple twice? How do we navigate seemingly conflicting accounts of the same event in the Bible? While harmonization may be a necessary step in understanding how the Bible provides "a window" into history, it can also distract us from seeing "the portrait" p…
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Faculty shoRTS: Jeremiah in Revelation (ft. Matthew Dudreck)
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Faculty shoRTS: Jeremiah in Revelation (ft. Matthew Dudreck)If you want to understand Revelation, you need to be a student of the OT, and particularly the prophets. Matthew Dudreck, associate professor of NT at Reformation Bible College, walks us through how Jeremiah helps us interpret this amazing NT book. EPISODE LINKSMore about RTS: rts.edu/camp…
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Who were the Nephilim (Genesis 6)? (Tough Texts! Episode 7)
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Episode 178: Who were the Nephilim (Genesis 6)? Tough Texts! Episode 7Genesis 6 tells us about the Nephilim, who are somehow associated with the "sons of God" marrying the "daughters of men." Who are all these individuals? Is this a reference to angelic beings? Or is there a more ordinary explanation for what's going on? What does this tell us abou…
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shoRTS: Adamic Christology in Hebrews (ft. Tim Bertolet)
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Faculty shoRTS: Adamic Christology in Hebrews (ft. Tim Bertolet)Adam is never mentioned in Hebrews and yet the argument of the book makes copious use of an Adamic Christology (similar to that of Paul). Where do we see that emphases and how does it help us better understand the book? Tommy talks with Hebrews scholar Tim Bertolet about about the subj…
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Is there an Unforgivable Sin (Mark 3:28-29)? (Tough Texts! Episode 6)
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Episode 177: Is there an Unforgivable Sin (Mark 3:28-29)? What does Jesus mean when he says that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven? Is he speaking hyperbolically? What is the sin against the Spirit? Drs. Redd, Lee, Jeon, and Keene talk about this and related texts alongside the doctrines of perseverance and assurance.EPISODE LI…
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shoRTS: Job and Redemptive History (ft. Stephen Coleman)
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Faculty shoRTS: Job and Redemptive History (ft. Stephen Coleman)Job (along with other OT wisdom literature) is often seen as a challenge for those committed to a redemptive-historical approach to Scripture. Can we read Job in its own original context while also seeing it as a part of God's progressive revelation of His kingdom, fulfilled in Christ?…
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Does Satan get an Origin Story (Isaiah 14)? (Tough Texts! Episode 5)
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Episode 176. Isaiah 14 tells us about a mysterious figure who is judged and condemned. Is that Satan? If not, then where does the Bible tells us about Satan came to power? Did he fall from heaven? Dr. Scott Redd walks us through the OT material on the subject before we head into NT texts and a theological discussion on the matter.…
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shoRTS: Has the Definitive Dogmatic Theology Already Been Written? (ft. Cam Clausing)
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Faculty shoRTS: Has the Definitive Dogmatic Theology Written (ft. Cameron Clausing)With the theological conferences well under way, Dr. Tommy Keene sits down with Dr. Carmeron Clausing to discuss Bavinck's view of the relationship between history and theology. Theology, Cam tells us, is absolute and true, but also constrained and contextualized by …
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The Attentions of Contemporary Theology (ft. Mike Allen)
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Episode 175. We are pleased to bring you a special lecture by Dr. Mike Allen, Professor of Systematic Theology at RTS Orlando. Dr. Allen spoke to us about the issues and interests in contemporary theology and how they impact our thinking about the Bible and redemption.By Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
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Does the Bible Endorse Slavery? (Tough Texts!: Episode 4)
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Episode 174. This week we handle the difficult challenge of the Bible's seeming endorsement of slavery. Why does the OT have commands about slavery? Why do neither Paul nor Peter argue for the end of this unjust institution? We argue that they the theology, ethic, and redemptive movement of the Bible opposes all forms of oppression, including slave…
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Christianity and Science (ft. Cory Brock)
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Episode 173. In this special episode, pastor and scholar Cory Brock shares with us Bavinck's perspective on a Christian view of the sciences. Dr. Brock gave this talk as a part of RTS Washington's Lectures in Neo-Calvinism series.Christianity, according to Bavinck, provides a unique and solid foundation on which scientific criticism can function. D…
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Episode 172. We've covered miracles, but now it's time for the big one: creation. With some fear and trembling the professors talk through the various creation views. Was the world created in six 24-hour days, or are there other options for understanding Genesis 1-2? What are the hermeneutical and theological consequences of each view?…
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Episode 171. In our second episode of this series on tough things to believe in the Bible, we address the miracles. While many accept the miracles at face value, for most moderns the Bibles claims about the miraculous are a non-starter. How should we think about the miracles and why should we believe these things really happened?…
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Inspiration and Interpretation (Tough Texts!: Episode 1)
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Episode 170. We begin a new series with the Fall semester: tough texts. This series will look at "stumbling block" passages of Scripture--ones that are either difficult to interpret or difficult to believe. In this first episode we consider why that is. The doctrine of divine inspiration makes interpretation challenging, but also more rewarding.…
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Bavinck and the Neo-Calvinist Tradition (ft. Cory Brock and Marinus de Jong)
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Episode 169. We had the privilege of speaking with three experts on Bavinck and Neo-Calvinism this week: Drs. Cory Brock, Marinus de Jong, and our own Gray Sutanto. The topics were wonderfully wide-ranging, from the recent translation of Bavinck's *Christianity and Science* to the calling of pastor-scholar and the necessity of contextualization. Jo…
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Self Control (Fruit of the Spirit Part 8)
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Episode 168. The summer is over and we are glad to say that we have finished the race! In this episode we launch into the last of the fruits of the Spirit: self-control. What makes it "Spiritual?" To what extent is it defining all the other fruits? How does it connect with salvation in general, and the Christian Life in particular? Join us as we cl…
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Episode 167. Gentleness isn't a "technique" or "strategy" for winning people to the Gospel. It's not a pragmatic decision. Rather, it is the manner by which Jesus deals with his wayward children, and as such it should characterize our own lives. We discuss how to grow in gentleness without compromising the truth.…
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Faith(fulness) (Fruit of the Spirit Part 6)
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Episode 166. As we discuss faithfulness, the next fruit of the Spirit on our list, we begin with a translation issue: how does faith relate to faithfulness? What does faithfulness look like, not only with respect to God, but to one another? How can we cultivate it in our own lives and minisitries.By Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
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Episode 165. We continue our discussion of Paul's virtue list by discussing "kindness." What makes this a unique fruit, and how does it exemplify Christ? When should we be kind, and when should we stand for truth? What characterizes a kind person and how is that character helpful to the Kingdom of Christ?…
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Episode 164. Returning to the Fruits of the Spirit this week, the profs open with some interesting theological questions. Will patience be required in heaven? What is the essence of patience? But matters get very practical very quickly because, as Dr. Jeon notes, this fruit is exceptionally challenging in real life.…
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Theological Interpretation of Scripture (ft. Bobby Jamieson)
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Episode 162. Dr. Bobby Jamieson joins our elite "two-timers club" of special guests to speak with us about a relatively recent "school" of Biblical Interpretation, TIS. After defining our terms Bobby talks with us about some of the distinctives of TIS and how a robust exegetical method incorporates history and theology into its process. You can fin…
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The Changing Landscape of Missions in 2023 (ft. Lloyd Kim)
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We welcome Dr. Lloyd Kim back to the podcast with a follow-up discussion on missions. As the head of Mission to the World he is able to provide a uniquely informative and encouraging take on what missions looks like in 2023. We get an update on the PCA's efforts to raise up the next generation of missionaries, and we also talk about what comes afte…
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Personality and Worldview (ft. James Eglinton)
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Episode 160. RTS Washington was pleased to host Dr. James Eglinton on our campus on May 11th. In this special lecture we are introduced to a groundbreaking work by J. H. Bavinck, recently translated by Dr. Eglinton, *Personality and Worldview*. In it we are given a new perspective on worldview, one which encourages us to upgrade from "the compass" …
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Episode 159. What is true biblical peace? Where does it come from and can we possess it in the tumult of everyday life? This week we consider what Paul means by "peace," it's eschatological foundations, and the implications for life in the church. For more about RTS Washington check out our website: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/…
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Episode 158. What considerations should impact your decision to recommend a book? What does an endorsement mean, why are they useful, and what pitfalls should we avoid? This week we discuss how endorsements work both in the academy and the pulpit. For more about RTS Washington check out our website: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/…
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Episode 157. What is Christian joy and why is it "unspeakable?" Is the joy we have something future, or is it possible to have joy in the midst of suffering? Does this mean that our sorrow isn't real? Will heaven make the sad things become untrue? Discuss with us as we continue our discussion of the Fruit of the Spirit.If your interested in Peter's…
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Episode 156. This marks the first episode in a new series on the Fruit of the Spirit. The profs discuss the nature of the fruits, how best to develop them, and why love is the first and foremost mentioned by Paul in Galatians 5. For more about RTS: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/By Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
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Neo-Calvinism: An Introduction with Gray Sutanto and Jennifer Patterson
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Episode 155. We have a special episode for you this week. With the publication of Neo-Calvinism: A Theological Introduction by Dr. Gray Sutanto and Dr. Cory Brock, we were privileged to host a discussion of Neo-Calvinism between Dr. Sutanto and Jennifer Patterson, director of the Institute of Theology and Public Life. Join us for a fascinating disc…
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Seminary is Just the Beginning (How to Thrive in Seminary Part 7)
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Episode 154. As Dr. Paul Jeon puts it, "Seminary is a trajectory." It gives you a framework and foundation on which you can build. How does one do that exactly? Join the profs as they discuss how to make the most of your seminary education after seminary. They also answer listener questions.By Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
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Working while in Seminary (How to Thrive in Seminary Part 6)
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Episode 153. Most seminary students have to work while they take classes. It's a real challenge and can feel like you have two fulltime jobs, but there are also unique opportunities. This week we discuss working while in seminary and how families, students, and churches can support that work. For more information about RTS Washington check out our …
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Preparing for Seminary (How to Thrive in Seminary Part 5)
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Episode 152. Continuing our series on getting the most out of seminary, the profs discuss how to best prepare for your time at seminary. This can be a great time of spiritual growth, in addition to theological and pastoral training. What conversations and resources can help you hit the ground running?…
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Multilingual Ministries and Deeds of Mercy (Ft. Chris Sicks)
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Episode 151. How would you guide a church congregation that speaks twelve different languages? This week we are joined by Rev. Chris Sicks to discuss his ministry at One Voice Fellowship (https://onevoicefellowship.org/). He tells us about ministering in a radically multilingual context, the power of works of service, and the little things that tan…
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Christian Poetics (Ft. Karen Swallow Prior)
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Episode 150. We're pleased to have Dr. Karen Swallow Prior on campus this week. In this episode she talks to the professors about how Christians can uniquely speak about the good, the true, and the beautiful. Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Why should Christians and pastors care about fiction? How does the evangelical imaginarium impact our t…
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Who Should Go to Seminary (How to Thrive in Seminary Part 4)
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Episode 149. Rev. Dr. Mike Park joins us to talk about who should consider seminary. Have you wondered if seminary is right for you? Maybe you're a pastor wanting to deepen your theological well. Or maybe you're a mom or lay leader or just an "ordinary Christian" and think seminary might be beyond you? Today we talk about why seminary might be the …
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Biblical Critical Theory with Dr. Christopher Watkin
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Episode 148. In this very special episode we are pleased to share with you a lecture from Dr. Christopher Watkin on his upcoming book Biblical Critical Theory. How does the storyline of the Bible provide a comprehensive vision for analyzing and illuminating the world around us? Listen to find out! For more content like this, or to enroll in classes…
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Reading Well (How to Thrive in Seminary Part 3)
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Episode 147. Drs. Keene and Redd discuss the art and skill of reading, especially for theological training. Reading isn't a passive thing; it's a skill that needs to be developed and trained. How do we do that, and what are the unique challenges seminarians face when writing papers and studying for exams?…
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Study Habits in Seminary (How to Thrive in Seminary Part 2)
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Episode 146. The professors provide advice on developing good study habits in and outside of seminary. This continues our "How to Thrive in Seminary Series." Topics include productivity, what to read and what to skim, helpful software for study, and the impact of learning on post-seminary life.By Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
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It's Such a Confession (ft. Chad Van Dixhoorn)
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Episode 145. This week we discover why our guest, Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn, is known locally as the Indiana Jones of the Westminster Standards. We talk about the role of Confessions in the life of the church, the history of the Westminster Confession of Faith, and the recent discovery of piles of primary source material from the proceedings of the Wes…
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Episode 144. And so 2022 comes to a close. Join the faculty of RTS Washington as we discuss the theological highlights of 2022. We talk about the resurgence of neo-Calvinism, the role of RTS in seminary education, important publications and commentaries, and why Gray doesn't care about Star Wars.By Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
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Episode 61: Bradford Littlejohn on Richard Hooker
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In this episode, Wyatt Graham speaks with Bradford Littlejohn about the life and work of Richard Hooker. We also took about political theology more broadly, ecclesiology, and about John Davenant. Bradford is the president of the Davenant Institute, which retrieves the wisdoms of the Protestant tradition to renew and build up the church. To learn mo…
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