Theology for the Church

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Andy Naselli (PhD, Bob Jones University; PhD Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) Professor of Systematic Theology and New Testament at Bethlehem College and Seminary and one of the pastors of The North Church in Minneapolis, MN. Together they discuss a biblical theology of the Sabbath from progressive covenantalist perspective.

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In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jon English Lee (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Pastor of Discipleship for Morningview Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama and a professor at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss a biblical theology of the Sabbath from a 1689 Federalist/Reformed Baptist perspective.

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In this episode, Caleb is joined by Richard Lucas (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Pastor of Teaching and Reaching at First Baptist Jacksonville to compare Baptist covenant theologies: 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism. Together they discuss questions like: Where did these systems emerge from? How does each system understand the theological and historical covenants? What similarities and differences are their between these two systems? And more.

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In this episode, Caleb is joined by Constantine Campbell (PhD, Macquarie University) Professor of Biblical Studies and Research Director at Sidney College of Divinity to discuss the doctrine of Union with Christ. Together they discuss questions like: What is union with Christ? How are believers identified with the death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of Christ? How does God communicates all his blessings of salvation through this union? How does union with Christ and the fact that God personally dwells with believers by means of the Holy Spirit work? How are believers united in community with one another by means of union with Christ? And more.

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In this episode, Caleb is joined by David Haines (PhD, Université Laval) Assistant Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Bethlehem College and Seminary to discuss the topic of Natural Theology. Together they discuss questions like: What is natural theology? How does it relate to other theological disciplines like systematic and biblical theology? How does is relate to natural law? What exactly does it tell us about God and his creation? What use does it have for apologetics? And more.

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In this episode, Caleb discusses the topic of how to apply scriptural truth and biblical teaching to everyday life with Dan Doriani (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Covenant Theological Seminary. Together they discuss a framework for applying Scripture to everyday life, as well as what that looks like in various contexts such as preaching/teaching, small groups, or during personal devotions.

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In this episode, Caleb discusses the theology of the Book of Acts with Alan Thompson (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) Professor of New Testament at Sydney Missionary and Bible College in Australia. Together they discuss the authorship, main themes, and structure of Acts and why they are important for understanding the book's message and purpose.

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In this episode, Caleb discusses the topic of confessionalism in the life of the church with Dr. Raymond Johnson, senior pastor at Christ Church West Chester in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Together they discuss things like: What is confessionalism? Why are creeds and confessions of faith important and/or necessary? Do we have Scriptural warrant for confessions and creeds? How can less confessional churches move toward a more robust confessionalism? And more.

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In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jordan Steffaniak (ThM, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary), president of The London Lyceum, to discuss the topic of analytic theology in the life of the church. Together they tackle questions like: What is analytic theology? How does it relate to other theological disciplines like biblical and systamtic theology? How does it relate to philosophical theology? How does it serve the church? And more.

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In this episode Caleb is joined by world renowned biblical theologian T. Desmond Alexander (PhD, The Queen's University of Belfast) Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies at Union Theological College to discuss the biblical-theological theme of Jesus as high priest and mediator via Alexander's recent book on the topic Face to Face with God: A Biblical Theology of Christ as Priest and Mediator. Together, they tackle questions like: How is Jesus like, but also greater than Moses, the temple, and the sacrificial system? How does this theme relate to Christ's ascension? His present ministry in heaven? To the Christian life? And more.

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In this episode, Caleb is joined by Matthew Harmon (PhD, Wheaton College) Professor of New Testament at Grace Theological Seminary to discuss "A Theology of 2 Peter and Jude" via Dr. Harmon's recent book, The God Who Judges and Saves: A Theology of 2 Peter and Jude. Together they discuss the structure, main themes, and application of these powerful books to the Christian life today.

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In this episode, Caleb in joined by Dr. Gray Sutanto (PhD, University of Edinburgh) Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminar to discuss Herman Bavinck's work Christian Worldview. Together they discuss Bavinck's answers to life's ultimate questions about origin, meaning, morality, and destiny. As listeners will learn from this discussion, only Christianity offers answers to these questions in a way that meets our truest needs and satisfies our deepest longings.

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In this episode, Caleb discusses a theology of preaching with Dr. Tony Merida (PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) pastor of preaching and vision at Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, Dean of Grimke Seminary, and vice president of planter development for the Send Network. Together they discuss question's like: what is the difference between teaching and preaching? How does the Bible describe preaching? What goes into a sermon (preparation and delivery)? What are some common mistakes young preachers make? And more.

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In this episode, Caleb discusses the structure and main themes presented in Luke's gospel account with Benjamin Gladd (PhD, Wheaton College) professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, via Dr. Gladd's recent book From the Manger to the Throne.

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In this episode, Caleb discusses the contribution Baptists have made to the field of political theology with Andrew Walker (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) who serves as an associate professor of Christian ethics and public theology, associate dean of the school of theology, and director of the Carl F.H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement at SBTS.

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In this episode, Caleb discusses the mission of the church with Bryan Estelle (PhD, The Catholic University of America) Professor of Old Testament at Westminster Seminary. Together, they tackle questions like: What is the mission of the church? How does the mission of the church effect the ministries of the church? What are the dangers of misunderstanding the mission of the church? How is what the cooperate church does similar to and different from what might be permissible and good for individual church members?

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In this episode, Caleb is joined by Ronni Kurtz (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) assistant professor of theology at Cedarville University to discuss the topic of divine immutability via Ronni's recent book No Shadow of Turning: Divine Immutability and the Economy of Redemption. Together, Caleb and Ronni cover the biblical-theological reasoning for holding to a classical view of immutability, challenges to the doctrine, and practical applications for the Christian life and the church.

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In this episode, Caleb is joined by Lainey Greer (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) to discuss a theology of the human body. Together they discuss why our physical bodies matter, what the Bible has to say about it, and implications for hot button ethical issues facing the church today.

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In this episode, Caleb is joined by Dr. Michael Haykin ( Th.D., Wycliffe College and University of Toronto) and Andrew Owen to discuss sacramentalism in the Baptist tradition via Dr. Haykin's book Amidst us our Beloved Stands.

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In this episode, Caleb is joined by Kim Riddlebarger (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) to discuss amillennialism and the hermeneutical principles that drive it. Together they explore the various millennial views, the nature of the kingdom of God, the signs of the times, the antichrist, the tribulation, the rapture, the binding of Satan, the resurrection, and more.

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In this episode, Caleb and guest, Steve Wellum (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School), discuss the theological system known as progressive covenantalism and how it helps us understand and apply the storyline of Scripture to our lives. Wellum is Professor of Christian Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous essays, articles, and books. Most notably he is the co-author with Peter Gentry of Kingdom through Covenant, God the Son Incarnate: The Doctrine of the Person of Christ, and is currently working on a two-volume systematic theology, the first of which will be available for purchase in February of 2024.

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In this episode, Caleb is joined by Pascal Denault (ThM, Acadia University) pastor of Reformed Baptist Church of Saint-Jérôme, Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, Canada and author of The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology to discuss the covenant of grace from the reformed Baptist perspective. Together they address such questions as: What is the covenant of grace? How does it relate to the other theological covenants (covenant of redemption and covenant of works)? How does it relate to the historical covenants? How does it relate to the salvation of God's people and why is important for the life of the church? And more. Resources

In this episode, Caleb discusses the covenant of works with Richard Belcher Jr. (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary). Dr. Belcher is a professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte and the Academic Dean at both RTS Atlanta and RTS New York City as well an ordained minister in the PCA. Together they discuss questions like: What is the covenant of works? What is the biblical-theological warrant/foundation for a covenant of works in Scripture? How does the covenant of works relate to the other theological covenants (i.e. redemption and grace) and the historical covenants after Adam's fall (Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and the New). And more.

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In this episode Caleb and guest Jeremy Linneman (DMin candidate at Covenant Seminary) lead pastor at Trinity Community Church in Columbia, Missouri discuss the topic of "A Theology of Community." Together they think through questions like: What does the doctrine of the Trinity and being created in the image of God have to do with life lived in community? How can we foster deep relationships? How do we help each other fight the epidemic of loneliness?, and more.

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In this episode Caleb discusses the topic to how to navigate misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories with Jason Thacker (PhD candidate, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at Boyce College and research fellow in Christian ethics and director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. In addition to defining each of these terms, Caleb and Jason address such questions as: How do Christian's engage in healthy ways with news media? How has the digital age changed how we perceive reality and changed our relationships? What are the cultural-historical-biblical roots of disinformation and misinformation? And more.

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