Posts Tagged ‘faith seeking understanding’
What Do Christians Need to Know About Reproductive Technologies? Dr. Ken Magnuson
Guest: Dr. Ken Magnuson | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Magnuson about the ethics of current reproductive technologies. Topics of conversation include: Reproductive technologies available today Ethical considerations of IVF Thoughts on embryo adoption The implications and effects of using reproductive technologies on a marriage Resources for further reading on these issues Dr. Ken Magnuson serves…
Read MoreWhat is Humility? Dr. Gavin Ortlund
Guest: Dr. Gavin Ortlund | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Ortlund about his latest book, Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness. Topics of conversation include: Common misconceptions about humility How Christ models humility for us Practical tips for developing humility in the Christian life Three different contexts for humility Resources for further reading on humility Dr. Gavin…
Read MoreWhat is the Secular Creed? Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin
Guest: Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. McLaughlin about her book, The Secular Creed. Topics of conversation include: The meaning of the word “secular” The use of creeds to articulate a set of core beliefs Ways in which the church has used Scripture wrongly The current issue of transgenderism The importance of fighting…
Read MoreDoes God Have Emotions? Dr. Steve Duby
Guest: Dr. Steve Duby | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Duby about the doctrine of God’s impassibility. Topics of conversation include: The importance of asking the question, “Does God have emotions?” How to understand passages in Scripture where it appears God changes his mind How the doctrine of impassibility affects our understanding of the person of…
Read MoreHow Does the Old Testament Law Apply to Christians Today? Dr. Tom Schreiner
Guest: Dr. Tom Schreiner | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Schreiner about the role of the law for Christians today. Topics of conversation include: The purpose of the Old Testament laws in light of God’s covenant with his people How the Old Testament laws reflect the character of God The third use of the law, and…
Read MoreWhat Is Orthodoxy? Dr. Trevin Wax
Guest: Dr. Trevin Wax | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Wax about his new book, The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith. Topics of conversation include: A definition of orthodoxy The role of creeds in establishing guardrails for orthodox theology A definition of heresy, using the categories of orthodoxy, theological error, and heresy…
Read MoreHow Do We Grow the Church in Biblical Literacy? Dr. Jason Dees
Guest: Dr. Jason Dees | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Dees about biblical literacy. Topics of conversation include: The reason Bible knowledge is decreasing today How to define biblical literacy The importance of the preaching ministry in a church The role of catechizing in the church, and what that can look like A resource for growing…
Read MoreWhat Does the Early Church Teach Us About Cultural Engagement? Dr. Stephen Presley
Guest: Dr. Stephen Presley | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Presley about cultural engagement in the early church. Topics of conversation include: The early church’s response to living in a secular society and what we can learn from their example The political, cultural, and intellectual challenges experienced by the early church The call for evangelicals today…
Read MoreWhat is a Covenant? Dr. Michael Thigpen
Guest: Dr. J. Michael Thigpen | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Thigpen about covenants. Topics of conversation include: A definition of covenant The significance of covenants in understanding the Biblical narrative What the Old Testament covenants illustrate The difference between dispensational and covenant theology Practical implications of God’s covenant to us Resources for further reading on…
Read MoreWhat is Prayer? Dr. Kyle DiRoberts
Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. DiRoberts about prayer. Topics of conversation include: A definition of prayer Common barriers/obstacles to prayer How to use Scripture as a guide for prayer What it means to pray without ceasing Resources for further reading on prayer. Dr. Kyle DiRoberts is Department Chair and associate professor of Biblical and Theological Studies…
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