BRIDGING THEOLOGY

Our guest Dr. Jessica Joy Candelario, Pastoral Program Coordinator at CICM-Bukal ng Tipan Pastoral Center (Philippines), talks with co-hosts Candace Smith and Kevin Hill about various topics related to practical theology in the Philippines. Joy received her PhD in Practical Theology from St. Thomas University.

Our guest Dr. Mark DelCogliano, Associate Professor of Theology at the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota), talks with co-hosts Kevin Hill and Claudia Herrera-Montero about learning from early Christianity/Patristics. He is the author of multiple books, and he edited volumes 3 and 4 of the Cambridge Edition of Early Christian Writings (Cambridge University Press, 2022).

Co-hosts Beth Stovell and Ryan Reed talk with Dr. Madison Pierce, Associate Professor of New Testament at Western Seminary. She is the author of multiple books, including Divine Discourse in the Epistle to the Hebrews (Cambridge University Press, 2020).

Co-hosts Candace Smith and Beth Stovell talk with Dr. Lewis Brogdon, Director of the Institute for Black Church Studies and Research Professor of Preaching and Black Church Studies at the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky. He is the author of multiple books, including A Companion to Philemon (Cascade 2018).

Dr. Scott Manetsch, a specialist in Calvin and Reformed Christianity, discusses John Calvin's enigmatic persona, highlighting his humility and caution against idolatry. The conversation delves into essential readings on the Reformation, dream vacation spots, and casual talks on burgers. Emphasizing integrating faith in pastoral counseling and promoting unity in the church for healing.

Co-hosts Claudia Herrera-Montero and Kevin Hill talk with Dr. Maria Del Socorro Castañeda (Soco) about faith, raising strong daughters, and her award-winning book Our Lady of Everyday Life: La Virgen de Guadalupe and the Catholic Imagination of Mexican Women in America (Oxford University Press: 2018), which examines the life trajectories and faith of three groups of Mexican origin women between the ages of 18 and 82 (single and in college; mothers; and older women). You can learn more at becomingmujeres.com and her YouTube channel, Becoming Mujeres. Episodes for season one are released every two weeks on Tuesdays. Bridging Theology is hosted by Drs. Beth Stovell, Candace Smith, Claudia Herrera-Montero, Kevin Hill, and Ryan Reed. 

Co-hosts Beth Stovell and Claudia Herrera-Montero talk with Dr. Chloe Sun, Professor of Old Testament and Academic Dean at Logos Evangelical Seminary. Some of the topics discussed include: Asian American and cultural hermeneutics, the Old Testament, Biblical studies, the journey of faith, and her book: Conspicuous in His Absence: Studies in the Song of Songs and Esther (IVP Academic, 2021). Episodes for season one are released biweekly on Tuesdays. Bridging Theology is hosted by Drs. Beth Stovell, Candace Smith, Claudia Herrera-Montero, Kevin Hill, and Ryan Reed.

Douglas A. Sweeney discusses Jonathan Edwards, happiness, and church history. Topics include Edwards' views on Scripture and slavery, importance of studying history for Christians, and thoughts for pastors on sermon preparation. Plus insights on theological education in North America.

Co-hosts Kevin Hill and Candace Smith talk with Paul Foster about the New Testament and Christianity in the first and second centuries. Some of the topics discussed include: What is Christian scholarship? The Apostle Paul on Slavery Why study early Christian writings after the New Testament? Women in the early church Advice for pastors and students on connecting intellectual work to spirituality Paul Foster is Professor in New Testament Language, Literature & Theology at the University of Edinburgh. Paul is the author of many scholarly articles, chapters, and books, including the Colossians commentary in the Black's New Testament Commentaries series (Bloomsbury: 2016). Episodes for season one are released biweekly on Tuesdays. Bridging Theology is hosted by Drs. Beth Stovell, Candace Smith, Claudia Herrera-Montero, Kevin Hill, and Ryan Reed.

Co-hosts Beth Stovell and Claudia Herrera-Montero talk with Kat Armas about what we can learn from women on the margins. Kat is the author of Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us About Wisdom, Persistence and Strength (Brazos: 2021), which sits at the intersection of women, decolonialism, the Bible, and Cuban identity. She also explores these topics and more on her podcast, The Protagonistas, which centers the voices of Black, Indigenous, and other women of color in theological spaces. If you enjoy the conversation, you can learn much more in her book and from her podcast. Episodes for season one are released every two weeks on Tuesdays. Bridging Theology is hosted by Drs. Beth Stovell, Candace Smith, Claudia Herrera-Montero, Kevin Hill, and Ryan Reed.