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Theology for the Church
Caleb Lenard
154 episodes
5 days ago
Theology for the Church aims to provide accessible, theologically rich conversations that have an eye toward applied theology and a heart for the local church. Weekly episodes hosted by Caleb Lenard (DEdMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) cover all kinds of topics and themes in Christian doctrine, biblical theology, and Christian formation through engaging interviews with pastors, biblical scholars, and theologians from across the globe.
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Theology for the Church aims to provide accessible, theologically rich conversations that have an eye toward applied theology and a heart for the local church. Weekly episodes hosted by Caleb Lenard (DEdMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) cover all kinds of topics and themes in Christian doctrine, biblical theology, and Christian formation through engaging interviews with pastors, biblical scholars, and theologians from across the globe.
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Theology for the Church
The Dawning of Redemption: Gospel Themes in the Pentateuch with Ian Vaillancourt

In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Ian Vaillancourt (PhD, University of St. Michael’s College) professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Heritage Theological Seminary to discuss is book The Dawning of Redemption: The Story of the Pentateuch and the Hope of the Gospel.

Resources

  1. The Dawning of Redemption: The Story of the Pentateuch and the Hope of the Gospel by Ian Vaillancourt
  2. Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Peter Gentry and Stephen Wellum
  3. Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible by Stephen Dempster
  4. Old Testament Theology by Paul House
  5. The Pentateuch as Narrative: A Biblical-Theological Commentary by John Sailhamer
  6. From Paradise to the Promised Land by T.D. Alexander
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5 days ago
1 hour 6 minutes 45 seconds

Theology for the Church
Gender Essentialism: A Biblical and Theological Perspective with Kyle Claunch and Michael Carlino

In this episode, Caleb is jonied by Kyle Claunch (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Professor of Christian Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Michael Carlino (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Operations Director for CBMW to discuss the topic of gender essetialism from a biblical and theological perspective.

Resources

  1. Gender Essentialism in Anthropological, Covenantal, and Christological Perspective by Claunch and Carlino
  2. The Necessity of a Male Savior: A Dogmatic Account of Gender Essentialism by Claunch and Carlino
  3. Saving Masculinity and Femininity from the Morgue: A Defense of Gender Essentialism by Jordan Steffaniak
  4. The Christian Family by Herman Bavinck

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1 week ago
1 hour 45 seconds

Theology for the Church
Religious Freedom with John Wilsey

In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by John Wilsey (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) Professor of Church History and Philosophy at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss his new book Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer.Resources

  1. Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer by John Wilsey
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2 weeks ago
58 minutes 20 seconds

Theology for the Church
A Guide to Biblical Theology with Alan Thompson

In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Alan Thompson (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) head of the New Testament department and senior lecturer in New Testament at Sydney Missionary and Bible College to discuss his new book A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology: Nine Themes That Unite the Old and New Testaments.

Resources

  1. A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology: Nine Themes That Unite the Old and New Testaments by Alan Thompson
  2. 40 Questions About Biblical Theology Andy Naselli, Oren Martin, and Jason DeRouchie
  3. Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament edited by D.A. Carson, Andy Naselli, Ben Gladd, and Greg Beale
  4. New Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Exploring the Unity Diversity of Scripture edited by D.A. Carson, T.D. Alexander, Brian Rosner, and Graeme Goldsworthy
  5. Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture edited by Richard Lucas and Brent Parker
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3 weeks ago
47 minutes 59 seconds

Theology for the Church
Nicaea For Today with Coleman Ford

In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Coleman Ford (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) assistant professor of humanities at Texas Baptist College to discuss his new book (coauthored with Shawn Wilhite) Nicaea for Today: Why an Ancient Creed (Still) Matters.

Resources

  1. Nicaea for Today: Why an Ancient Creed (Still) Matters by Coleman Ford and Shawn Wilhite
  2. The Nicene Creed: What You Need to Know about the Most Important Creed Ever Written by Kevin DeYoung
  3. The Story of the Trinity: Controversy, Crisis, and the Creation of the Nicene Creed by Bryan Litfin
  4. The Nicene Creed: An Introduction by Phillip Cary
  5. Nicaea and Its Legacy: An Approach to Fourth-Century Trinitarian Theology by Lewis Ayres
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1 month ago
53 minutes 22 seconds

Theology for the Church
Dispensational Premillennialism with Michael Vlach

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Michael Vlach (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) Professor of Theology at Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, NC to discuss dispensational premillennialism.

Resources:

  1. Michael Vlach's Website
  2. The Bible Storyline: God's Unstoppable Plan to Defeat Evil, Restore Creation, and Establish His Kingdom on Earth  by Michael Vlach
  3. Has the Church Replaced Israel?: A Theological Evaluation by Michael Vlach
  4. He Will Reign Forever: A Biblical Theology of the Kingdom of God by Michael Vlach
  5. Understanding End Times Prophecy: A Comprehensive Approach by Paul Benware
  6. The Case for Progressive Dispensationalism by Robert Saucy
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1 month ago
56 minutes 47 seconds

Theology for the Church
Romans 11:26: All National Israel: Restored Nation with Cory Marsh

In part four of a series on the four major views of Romans 9-11, Caleb is joined by Cory Marsh (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ) Professor of New Testament and Director of ThM program at Southern California Seminary in El Cajon, CA to answer this question: How will "All Israel" be saved in Romans 11:26?

Resources:

  1. Dispensationalism by Cory Marsh
  2. Discovering Dispensationalism: Tracing the Development of Dispensational Thought From the First to the Twenty-First Century by Cory Marsh
  3. Romans: A Shorter Commentary by C.E.B. Cranfield
  4. Romans The Gospel of God's Grace by Alva McClain
  5. Romans by Daniel Davey
  6. The Future Restoration of Israel: A Response to Supersessionism by Stanley Porter and Alan Kurschner
  7. Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Essays on the Relationship between Christianity and Judaism by Gerald McDermott
  8. The New Christian Zionism: Fresh Perspectives on Israel and the Land by Gerald McDermott
  9. Israel, the Church, and the Middle East: A biblical response to the current conflict edited by Darrell Bock and Mitch Glaser
  10. Three Views on Israel and the Church: Perspectives on Romans 9–11 edited by Jared Compton and Andy Naselli
  11. Pastor Scholar Podcast with Cory Marsh
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1 month ago
1 hour 14 minutes 28 seconds

Theology for the Church
Romans 11:26: All Ethnic Israel: Ethnic Majority with Richard Lucas

In part three of a series on the four major views of Romans 9-11, Caleb is joined by Richard Lucas (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Pastor of Teaching and Reaching at First Baptist Church Jacksonville, Florida to answer this question: How will "All Israel" be saved in Romans 11:26?

Resources

  1. How Will “All Israel” Be Saved in Romans 11:26? (Part 1 and 2) by Richard Lucas
  2. Richard Lucas' Chapter on Romans 11 in Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies
  3. Was Paul Prooftexting? Paul's Use of the Old Testament as Illustrated through Three Debated Texts by Richard Lucas
  4. Romans by Tom Schreiner
  5. Fred Zaspel and Jim Hamilton's Chapter in: ⁠Three Views on Israel and the Church: Perspectives on Romans 9–11
  6. The Letter to the Romans by Doug Moo
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1 month ago
1 hour 12 minutes 21 seconds

Theology for the Church
Romans 11:26: All Elect Israel: Ethnic Remnant with Sam Storms

In part two of a series on the four major views of Romans 9-11, Caleb is joined by Sam Storms (PhD, University of Texas) President of Enjoying God Ministries and President and Executive Director of Convergence Church Network as well as former Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bridgeway Church, Oklahoma City, OK. Together they seek to answer this question: How will "All Israel" be saved in Romans 11:26?

Resources:

  1. Romans by Sam Storms
  2. Kingdom Come: The Amillennial Alternative by Sam Storms
  3. The Israel of God: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow ⁠O. Palmer Robertson
  4. Ben Merkle's Chapter in: Paul's Letter to the Romans: Theological Essays
  5. Ben Merkle's Chapter in: Three Views on Israel and the Church: Perspectives on Romans 9–11
  6. Ben Merkle Summary Video
  7. The Bible and the Future by Anthony Hoekema
  8. The Deliver from Zion by Chris Bruno
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2 months ago
47 minutes 49 seconds

Theology for the Church
Romans 11:26: All Spiritual Israel: Jews and Gentiles with Lee Irons

In part one of a series on the four major views of Romans 9-11, Caleb is joined by Lee Irons (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) church planting pastor at of Santa Clarita United Reformed Church in Santa Clarita, California to answer this question: How will "All Israel" be saved in Romans 11:26? This is part one in a series of four on the major views of Romans 9-11.

Recourses

  1. Paul’s Theology of Israel’s Future: A Non-Millennial Interpretation of Romans 11 by Lee Irons
  2. Paul and the Resurrection of Israel: Jews, Former Gentiles, Israelites by Jason Staples
  3. Paul and the Faithfulness of God by N.T. Wright
  4. The Letter to the Romans: A Linguistic and Literary Commentary Stanley Porter

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2 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes 32 seconds

Theology for the Church
Tim Keller on the Christian Life with Matt Smethurst

In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Matt Smethurst (MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) lead pastor of River City Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia, to discuss his new book Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel. Together they discuss the most prominent works and themes from Keller's teaching and ministry.

Resources:

  1. Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel by Matt Smethurst
  2. The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Tim Keller
  3. Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters by Tim Keller
  4. Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Tim Keller
  5. Encounters with Jesus: Unexpected Answers to Life's Biggest Questions by Tim Keller
  6. Making Sense of God: Finding God in the Modern World  by Tim Keller
  7. What Is Wrong with the World?: The Surprising, Hopeful Answer to the Question We Cannot Avoid by Tim Keller
  8. Walking with God through Pain and Suffering by Tim Keller
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2 months ago
41 minutes 59 seconds

Theology for the Church
Postmillennialism with Josh Howard

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Josh Howard (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) Senior Pastor at New Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Monroeville, Pennsylvania to discuss postmillennialism. This is the final installment of a three week miniseries on the various reformed millennial views.Resources:

  1. Stories About the End of Things: Revealing Themes of Eschatology Through Scripture by Joshua Howard
  2. The Exorcism of Satan: The Binding of the Strong Man by Christ the King by Joshua Howard
  3. Postmillennialism: An Eschatology of Hope by Keith Mathison
  4. The Meaning of the Millennium: Four Views⁠ edited by Robert Clouse
  5. Eschatology Matters Podcast with Josh Howard
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2 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes 31 seconds

Theology for the Church
Amillennialism with Kim Riddlebarger

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Kim Riddlebarger (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminar) pastor emeritus of Christ Reformed Church (URCNA) in Anaheim, California and retired professor of systematic theology at Westminster Seminary California to discuss Amillennialism. This is the second installment of a three week miniseries on the various reformed millennial views.

Resources:

  1. A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times by Kim Riddlebarger
  2. Kingdom Come: The Amillennial Alternative by Sam Storms
  3. The Great End Time Debate: Issues, Options, and Amillennial Answers  by Dean Davis
  4. The Bible and the Future by Anthony Hoekema
  5. Revelation: A Shorter Commentary by Greg Beale
  6. Reading the Book of Revelation: Five Principles for Interpretation by Alex Stewart
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2 months ago
58 minutes 58 seconds

Theology for the Church
Historic Premillennialism with Jim Hamilton

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jim Hamilton (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Senior Pastor of Kenwood Baptist Church and Professor of Biblical Theology at Southern Seminary to discuss Historic Premillennialism. This is the first installment of a three week miniseries on the various reformed millennial views.

Resources:

  1. Revisiting The Millennium: An Evening of Eschatology by the Kenwood Institute
  2. Revelation: The Spirit Speaks to the Churches by Jim Hamilton
  3. With the Clouds of Heaven: The Book of Daniel in Biblical Theology by Jim Hamilton
  4. Revelation by Tom Schreiner
  5. The Meaning of the Millennium: Four Views edited by Robert Clouse
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3 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes 5 seconds

Theology for the Church
The Doctrine of Last Things: History and Hermeneutics with Sam Waldron

In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Sam Waldron (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) president of Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary and professor of systematic theology, to discuss his new book The Doctrine of Last Things: An Optimistic Amillennial View. Together, they focus on the history and hermeneutics of biblical eschatology.

Resources:

  1. The Doctrine of Last Things: An Optimistic Amillennial View by Sam Waldron
  2. The Bible and the Future by Anthony Hoekema
  3. Kingdom Come: The Amillennial Alternative by Sam Storms
  4. A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times by Kim Riddlebarger
  5. The Great End Time Debate: Issues, Options, and Amillennial Answers by Dean Davis
  6. Pauline Eschatology by Geerhardus Vos
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3 months ago
51 minutes 46 seconds

Theology for the Church
Ecclesiastes’ Path to Resilient Happiness with Bobby Jamieson

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Bobby Jamieson (PhD, Cambridge) senior pastor of Trinty Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to discuss his most recent book Everything Is Never Enough: Ecclesiastes' Surprising Path to Resilient Happiness. Together they discuss the main idea, purpose, key themes, and interpretive challenges in the book of Ecclesiastes.


Resources:

  1. Everything Is Never Enough: Ecclesiastes' Surprising Path to Resilient Happiness by Bobby Jamieson
  2. Ecclesiastes by Craig Bartholomew
  3. Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End by David Gibson
  4. Recovering Eden: The Gospel According to Ecclesiastes by Zach Eswine
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3 months ago
40 minutes 3 seconds

Theology for the Church
The Book of Joshua with Richard Pratt Jr.

In this episdoe, Caleb is joined by Richard Pratt Jr. (ThD, Harvard University) president of Third Millennium Ministries, to discuss the book of Joshua. Together they explore the structure, main idea, purpose, key themes, and gospel connections in Joshua.

Resources

  1. Joshua by Richard Pratt Jr.
  2. Knowing the Bible: Joshua by Trent Hunter
  3. Joshua: Strong and Courageous by John Currid
  4. Joshua: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary  by David Firth
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3 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes 52 seconds

Theology for the Church
The Christological Case for Compatibilism with Randy Johnson

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Randy Johnson (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Wisdom Head at Scholé Christian Tradition, to discuss how classical Christology entails a compatibilist view of free will. In other words, freedom and moral responsibility are compatible with determinism is a necessary consequence of the teaching about Jesus Christ found in Scripture and affirmed in Christian, historical orthodoxy.

Resources:

  1. The Christological Case for Compatibilism by Randy Johnson
  2. Freedom of the Will  by Jonathan Edwards
  3. Institutes of Elenctic Theology by Francis Turretin
  4. The Person of Chrsit: An Introduction by Stephen Wellum
  5. God the Son Incarnate: The Doctrine of Christ by Stephen Wellum
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4 months ago
49 minutes 8 seconds

Theology for the Church
Christ Jesus, the True Israel with Brent Parker

In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Brent Parker (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), assistant editor of the Southern Baptist Journal of Theology to discuss the Israel-Christ-Church relationship in biblical theology. Resources

  1. A Biblical and Theological Perspective of National Israel by Brent Parker
  2. Christ Jesus, the True Israel: Progressive Covenantalism on Israel, Christ, and the Church by Brent Parker
  3. Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture by Brent Parker and Richard Lucas
  4. Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies edited by Stephen Wellum and Brent Parker
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4 months ago
1 hour 22 minutes 25 seconds

Theology for the Church
The New Covenant with Joshua Greever

In this week’s episode, Caleb is joined by Joshua Greever (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Associate Dean of Seminary Programs & Associate Professor of New Testament, to discuss the new covenant in Christ from a progressive covenantalist perspective. Together, they unpack the key points of the new covenant and how it fits in the larger storyline of Scripture.

  1. The New Covenant by Joshua Greever

  2. The Nature of the New Covenant: A Case Study in Ephesians 2:11-22 by Joshua Greever

  3. An Arc of the Covenants: Tracing How the Bible’s Storyline Climaxes in Christ by Jason DeRouchie

  4. Covenant and God's Purpose for the World by Thomas Schreiner

  5. Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry

  6. God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology by Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry

  7. Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ by Stephen Wellum and Trent Hunter

  8. Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies edited by Stephen Wellum and Brent Parker

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4 months ago
49 minutes 16 seconds

Theology for the Church
Theology for the Church aims to provide accessible, theologically rich conversations that have an eye toward applied theology and a heart for the local church. Weekly episodes hosted by Caleb Lenard (DEdMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) cover all kinds of topics and themes in Christian doctrine, biblical theology, and Christian formation through engaging interviews with pastors, biblical scholars, and theologians from across the globe.