New Creation Conversations Episode 018 - Dr. Tim Gaines on Christian Ethics, Following Jesus, and what the Book of Kings Teaches Us About Politics

Welcome to episode 18 of New Creation Conversations. In this conversation I’m joined by Dr. Tim Gaines. Tim is Associate Professor of religion in the Millard Reed School of Theology and Christian Ministry at Trevecca Nazarene University. He is an alum of Point Loma Nazarene University, and holds graduate degrees from Point Loma, Nazarene Theological Seminary, and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Tim is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and has served churches in Kansas City, Chicago, and California. As a research fellow at the Stead Center for Ethics and Values, he conducted research in the areas of energy, economics, and bioethics. 

He’s written, co-written, and edited a number of articles, chapters, and books. Our conversation focuses on four books in particular: Kings and Presidents: Politics and the Kingdom of God; A Seat at the Table: A Generation Re-Imagining its Place in the Church; Following Jesus: Prophet, Priest, King; and the soon to be released addition to the Wesleyan Theology Series – Christian Ethics.

Tim and I are kindred spirits in our interests in theology and ethics. But I also deeply appreciate the way Tim envisions his theological and ethical work being done in the service of the church. I’m really thankful for Tim and his ministry and thoroughly enjoyed our conversation together.