Food Trucks in Babylon

Continuing the conversation from last week, Kay Bruce (Psy.D), offers more insights about shepherding and leading those who are struggling into a greater hope.

The good news of Jesus includes his life, death, resurrection, and future return but what about his ascension? Though often neglected or misunderstood, the ascension is integral to the gospel. Patrick explains the premise for his new book, that Jesus' work would be incomplete without his ascent to God's right hand.

Responding to suicide can be one of the most difficult trials in one’s personal life or pastoral ministry. Western's own, Kay Bruce (Psy.D), offers her insights about understanding this serious topic and helping those who are in need.

Gerry Breshears talks about the gospel from Peter's first sermon in Acts 2 arguing it is more Trinitarian and full-fledged than many suspect.

Patrick and Todd discuss some of the different popular gospel summaries in the Christian world. They speak of how these have been helpful, but also how some of them might miss aspects of the good news. In the second half they search the Scriptures to see how the word "gospel" was used in a more technical sense.

Jamie Smith joins Patrick and Todd to speak about how Augustine is a pilgrim guide to a spirituality that meets the complicated world. Augustine is a spiritual mentor to those who have restless hearts. He knows where home is and what peace feels like.

Josh McNall joins Patrick and Todd to discuss atonement models. In theology, atonement concerns what happened on the cross. McNall presents an integrated account of the various proposals. Using the metaphor of a body, he argues recapitulation is Christ's feet, penal substitution is his heart, Christus Victor is the head, and moral influence his hands.

What happened on Holy Saturday? Did Jesus descend to hell? If not, why is this in the early creeds? The descent of Jesus Christ to the dead has been a fundamental tenet of the Christian faith, but also misunderstood. Matthew Emerson offers an exploration of the biblical, historical, theological, and practical implications of the descent.

Patrick and Todd welcome a live studio audience into their discussion about redeeming creativity within the Church with their fellow professor, Ryan Lister, and hip-hop artist, Humble Beast director, and pastor, Thomas Terry.

Patrick and Todd discuss rituals and habits with Dru Johnson and how we are all “ritualed” people. These are not simply things we do but form our hearts and our worship.