Theologically Speaking

In the final episode of Season 2, Eric Newton is joined by two BJU Seminary grad assistants to talk about how God has been working in their lives. Listen in on a lighthearted conversation about the Lord's prayer, daily dependance on the Father, and reflections from the past year. 

There is much that we can learn from the theologians of the past. On today's episode of Theologically Speaking, we focus in on Herman Bavink. Herman Bavinck was a Dutch theologian in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Bavinck was born on December 13, 1854, in the town of Hoogeveen in the Netherlands to a German father, Jan Bavinck (1826–1909), who was the minister of theologically conservative, Christian Reformed Church. He grew up no stranger to the ministry. He also was not a stranger to wrestling with the many different political and social topics that came up in his day. 

Every person has a story playing in their head that informs them about the world around them. This impacts all of their decisions in some fashion. It is how they interpret everything from politics to all of their personal experiences. Just because it is a compelling story does not mean it is the right one. How can having a distorted worldview impact your ministry? 

The last 12 months have been some of the most challenging times for ministry in recent memory. In the midst of a both confusing and complex world, it is important that we preserve the simple truth of the gospel. This week, we get to listen in on a sermon brought to us by Ken Casillas, who is both a BJU Seminary professor and a local pastor. The text he is speaking from is 2 Corinthians 4:1-6. 

Ministry-minded couples are one of the greatest gifts to the church. Husbands and wives should be continuously striving to invest in each other in order advance gospel. Together, they can become an extremely effective team for the cause of Christ. 

What method should you use to communicate with an unbeliever when you defend the scriptures? Is an unbeliever in a constant state of suppressing the truth of God? Where does John Owen fit into this conversation? Renton Rathbun and Eric Newton discuss all this and more in this week's episode!

Joel Huffstutler and Ben Smith join Eric Newton on an episode about prayer. Why is prayer a struggle at times? What can we do to change that? 

Today, Eric Newton sits down with Joel Arnold to discuss what theological training is like around the world! God's word speaks to human hearts just the same whether they are in the U.S. or in the Philippines.

Carlos and Collins join Eric Newton and speak of their experience training for global ministry, their soccer rivalry, and of the lessons they have learned in seminary. They both are international students and plan to travel back to their respective homes to minister in the near future.

Men and women across the globe are diligently working to make the gospel as accessible as possible to every culture. What does this mean for Bible translations, and how far is too far when it comes to contextualization?

Jim Wiginton and Eric Newton discuss leadership. A little over 8 years ago Jim started a business coaching company called Broad Insights. Leaders are supposed to be the answer people and when crisis strikes, everyone turns to them. Often leaders themselves do not have anyone to confide in. Broad Insights is there to coach and train these leaders. Jim speaks out of his experience coming alongside leaders and gives some practical leadership advice for pastors and fellow believers.

Eric Newton is joined by Dr. Jim Berg today to discuss the ministry he created called Freedom That Lasts.

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Join us January 17th for the second season of Theologically Speaking!

Dr. Jason Ormiston has the opportunity to interview his father Lee Ormiston on the ministry of Family Baptist Church in North Minneapolis. 

Here is the BJU Seminary's new Journal: https://seminary.bju.edu/journal/

On this week's episode, Eric Newton directs us to listen to a Shepherd from the past. In honor of the upcoming virtual lecture series at BJU Seminary, here is an excerpt from one of Dr. Stewart Custer's sermons from 1993. We hope this voice of wisdom will be a challenge that compels us to go out and minister in the midst of turmoil.

For more information on this year's free lecture series go to: https://seminary.bju.edu/custer/

Ken Casillas, Layton Talbert, and Eric Newton continue their conversation about how biblical and systematic theology apply to ministry.

Ken Casillas and Layton Talbert join Eric Newton in a conversation about what biblical and systematic theology are all about. 

Today's discussion focuses in on how we as believers should think about Critical Theory. Today's guests are Pastor Josh Crockett and Dr. Gary Weier.

Eric Newton and Jason Ormiston discuss church revitalization and planting and how both relate to the mission of the church. 

Today's discussion focuses on the role that spiritual mentors have in helping us grow in our vision of Christ. While it's vital to have mentors that we personally interact with, it's also important to be mentored by those who have gone before us. 

Eric Newton is joined by Greg Mazak and Greg Stiekes- both BJU Seminary professors who pastor local congregations- to discuss shepherding a church through the pandemic. 

For our inaugural episode, Eric Newton is joined by Steve Pettit and Neal Cushman to discuss the role of seminary training in preparing for ministry.

Trailer for Theologically Speaking, a new podcast from BJU Seminary.