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Theology with Dr. AM Hackney

Theology with Dr. AM Hackney

By Amanda Hackney

This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of the church and Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.

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The Apostles' Creed: I Believe in the Holy Spirit

Theology with Dr. AM HackneyOct 25, 2023

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The Apostles' Creed: I Believe in the Holy Spirit

The Apostles' Creed: I Believe in the Holy Spirit

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics. I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores the Apostles’ Creed. In this week’s lesson, we’re asking the question, “Who is the Holy Spirit?”

Oct 25, 202331:46
The Apostles' Creed: Resurrection and Ascension

The Apostles' Creed: Resurrection and Ascension

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics. I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores the Apostles’ Creed. In this week’s lesson we're looking at the resurrection and ascension of Jesus.

Oct 22, 202334:42
The Apostles' Creed: He Descended to the Dead

The Apostles' Creed: He Descended to the Dead

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics. I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores the Apostles’ Creed. In a special potluck and discussion evening, we looked at the line, “he descended to the dead.” Engaging the works of Matthew Emerson and Michael Bird, we spent the evening exploring the questions, “does the descent of Jesus to the dead matter theologically and is it biblical?”

Oct 14, 202358:11
The Apostles' Creed: Atonement

The Apostles' Creed: Atonement

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics. I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores the Apostles’ Creed. In this week’s class, we’re looking at the line, “he was crucified, died, and was buried” and we’re exploring the question “Why did Jesus die?”

Oct 11, 202342:17
The Apostles' Creed: I Believe in Jesus Christ

The Apostles' Creed: I Believe in Jesus Christ

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics. I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores the Apostles’ Creed. In this week’s class, we’re looking at the line, “I Believe in Jesus Christ” and we’re exploring the question that Jesus posed to Peter, “Who do you say that I am?”

Sep 28, 202335:11
The Apostles' Creed: I Believe in God The Father Almighty Creator of Heaven and Earth

The Apostles' Creed: I Believe in God The Father Almighty Creator of Heaven and Earth

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics. I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores the Apostles’ Creed. In this week’s class, we’re looking at the first line, “I Believe in God, The Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth” and we’re asking the question, “Why does it matter that we affirm that God is creator of Heaven and Earth?”

Sep 23, 202331:12
The Apostles' Creed: I Believe in the Trinity

The Apostles' Creed: I Believe in the Trinity

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics. I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores the Apostles’ Creed. In this week’s class, we’re looking at the first line, “I Believe in God” and we’re asking the question, “How is it that God is Three and One?”

Sep 15, 202338:40
The Apostles' Creed: I Believe in God

The Apostles' Creed: I Believe in God

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics. I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores the Apostles’ Creed. In this week’s class, we’re looking at the first line, “I Believe in God” and we’re asking the question, “How Does God Reveal Himself?”

Sep 07, 202337:19
The Apostles' Creed: Why Theology?

The Apostles' Creed: Why Theology?

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics. I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores the Apostles’ Creed. In this week’s class, we’re asking the question, “Why Theology?”

Aug 29, 202338:38
The Apostles' Creed: Why Creeds?

The Apostles' Creed: Why Creeds?

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics. I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores the Apostles’ Creed. In this week’s class, we’re asking the question, “Why Creeds?”


For Further Reading:

Barth, Karl. The Faith of the Church: A Commentary on the Apostles’ Creed According to Calvin’s Catechism. Edited by Jean-Louis Leuba. Translated by Gabriel Vahanian. London: Fontana Books, 1960.

Bird, Michael F. What Christians Ought to Believe: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine Through the Apostles’ Creed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2016.

Myers, Ben. The Apostles’ Creed: A Guide to the Ancient Catechism. Bellingham, WA: Lexham, 2018.

The Book of Common Prayer. 2019. ACNA.

Aug 22, 202349:43
Catechesis Class: Honour Thy Father and Mother

Catechesis Class: Honour Thy Father and Mother

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. In today’s episode we’re going on a field trip outside the studio. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be in a class with Dr. H?  This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores what it means to be human. In this week’s class, we’re looking at the 5th commandment: Honour thy father and thy mother.

Nov 21, 202242:44
Catechesis Class: Why Do We Rest?

Catechesis Class: Why Do We Rest?

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores what it means to be human. In this week’s class, we’re looking at the 4th commandment and asking the question, “Why do we rest?”

Oct 22, 202252:52
Catechesis Class: True Speech

Catechesis Class: True Speech

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. In today’s episode we’re going on a field trip outside the studio. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be in a class with Dr. H?  This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores what it means to be human. In this week’s class, we’re taking a deep dive into the third and ninth commandments. We’ll ask the questions, “What is true speech?” “and “why do our words matter?”

Oct 11, 202252:09
Catechesis Class: Idol Worship

Catechesis Class: Idol Worship

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. In today’s episode we’re going on a field trip outside the studio. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be in a class with Dr. H?  This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores what it means to be human. In this week’s class, we’re taking a deep dive into the problem of idol worship. Come for the conversation about college football and stay as we explore the different things that we worship and what we ask of them.

Oct 01, 202243:33
Catechesis Class: Why the Ten Commandments?

Catechesis Class: Why the Ten Commandments?

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. In today’s episode we’re going on a field trip outside the studio. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be in a class with Dr. H?  This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores what it means to be human. In this week’s class, we’re asking the question, “Why the Ten Commandments?”

Sep 23, 202234:09
Catechesis Class: What is our Purpose?

Catechesis Class: What is our Purpose?

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. In today’s episode we’re going on a field trip outside the studio. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be in a class with Dr. H?  This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores what it means to be human. In this week’s class, I’m introducing virtues and vices as we explore the question, “What is our purpose?”

Sep 16, 202251:43
Catechesis Class: Human Nature and "The Gravity of Sin"

Catechesis Class: Human Nature and "The Gravity of Sin"

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. In today’s episode we’re going on a field trip outside the studio. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be in a class with Dr. H?  This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores what it means to be human. This week’s episode continues to explore the question, “What are we?” And our focus is on human nature and "the gravity of sin."


*"The Gravity of Sin" comes from the title of one of the chapters in Fleming Rutledge's book, The Crucifixion. This episode will reference that work several times.

Sep 09, 202234:36
Catechesis Class: The Image of God

Catechesis Class: The Image of God

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. In today’s episode we’re going on a field trip outside the studio. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be in a class with Dr. H?  This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series in the context of my local church that explores what it means to be human. This week’s episode is focused on the question, “What are we?” as we consider what it means that we are made in the image of God.

Sep 02, 202231:40
Catechesis Class: What Does it Mean to Be Human?

Catechesis Class: What Does it Mean to Be Human?

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. In today’s episode we’re going on a field trip outside the studio. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be in a class with Dr. H?  This fall I’m teaching a catechetical series that explores what it means to be human and, I’m using the Ten Commandments as a framework for the discussion. This week’s episode is the first class in the series: Embodied creatures: What Does it Mean to be human?  

Aug 26, 202247:08
Why Theology? Positive Psychology Edition

Why Theology? Positive Psychology Edition

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. Today’s episode is the first in the “why theology?” series. The “Why theology” series looks at various academic and vocational disciplines and considers the relationship between that discipline and theology. Today’s episode is “Why Theology? Positive Psychology Edition.”



Jun 24, 202243:14
Theology Field Trip: Why Does Paul Write About the Spiritual Gifts?

Theology Field Trip: Why Does Paul Write About the Spiritual Gifts?

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. 

In today’s episode we’re going on a field trip outside the studio. Have you ever wondered what it is like like to be in a class with Dr. H? Come and check out an example of a recent adult Sunday school class. In this session we’re tackling the question, “Why does Paul write about the spiritual gifts?” The sound quality may not be great, but the conversation is fantastic! Come and join me on a Theology Field Trip.

Jun 17, 202254:01
Living Lament

Living Lament

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. In today’s episode I’m looking at an often neglected practice in the Christian church: lament. Our focus today is a close reading of Psalm 137, one of the most uncomfortable and neglected passages in the Bible.

Jun 10, 202233:13
Exploring a Theology of Rest

Exploring a Theology of Rest

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. 

In today’s episode I’m exploring a theology of rest and how the practice of rest points to the gracious work of God in Christ in which Christians are invited to participate, and which testifies to the heavenly reality of how and why God is at work in the world. 

Jun 03, 202225:16
"Who Do You Say That I Am?" Jesus and Popular Culture
May 27, 202258:04
The Primacy and Unity of Scripture in the Writings of Early Protestant Women

The Primacy and Unity of Scripture in the Writings of Early Protestant Women

Today’s podcast is in collaboration with the Women and Theology Research Database. You can find the database project at womenandtheology.com. In today’s episode, I’m introducing listeners to three of my favourite biblical interpreters from the early Protestant era: Lutheran pamphleteer, Argula von Grumbach; Anglican prophet, Lady Eleanor Davies; and Puritan poet, Lucy Hutchinson.

May 20, 202220:55
The God Who Speaks

The God Who Speaks

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. 

In today’s episode, I’m talking about the first four words in the Apostles’ Creed “I believe in God” and unpacking why a theology of God is significant for our task of Christian witness in the world.

May 13, 202216:36
Why Theology? Psychology Edition

Why Theology? Psychology Edition

Today’s episode is the first in the “why theology?” series. The “Why theology” series looks at various academic and vocational disciplines and considers the relationship between that discipline and theology. Today’s episode is “Why Theology? Psychology Edition.” I'm asking the question, "why does psychology need theology?? To explore this, I have invited a special guest to join us on this episode. Dr. Charles Hackney is Associate Professor of Psychology at Southern Wesleyan University and the author of the new book, Positive Psychology in Christian Perspective. And if you’re thinking his name is familiar, you’d be right. Today’s episode is a Dr. Hackney and Dr. Hackney team up.

May 06, 202252:33
The Book of Common Prayer

The Book of Common Prayer

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics. I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. In today’s episode I’m talking about the Book of Common Prayer and how it teaches Christians to pray Scripture so that our entire life is soaked in and shaped by Scripture.

Apr 29, 202222:52
Reading Scripture with Argula von Grumbach

Reading Scripture with Argula von Grumbach

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. Today’s podcast is in collaboration with the Women and Theology Research Database. You can find the database project at womenandtheology.com. In today’s episode I am introducing my favourite female theologian from the Reformation Era: Argula von Grumbach.

Apr 22, 202230:01
Beauty and Theology

Beauty and Theology

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. In today’s episode we’re going to reflect on the connection between beauty and theology.

Apr 15, 202218:33
Recommending Systematic Theology Resources

Recommending Systematic Theology Resources

In this episode, I recommend some good systematic theologies. I offer a cross section of systematic theologies that range from introductory to more advanced volumes.

Apr 08, 202238:43
The What and Why of Theology

The What and Why of Theology

In this episode, I introduce the exciting and rich world of theology and explore the reasons why theology is vital to the day to day living out of our Christian faith.


Apr 01, 202242:23
Introducing the Women and Theology Research Database

Introducing the Women and Theology Research Database

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of the church and Christian to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics. In this episode, I introduce the women and theology research database project. You can find the database project at womenandtheology.com.


Apr 01, 202222:60