Soulen and Soulen

Dr. R. Kendall Soulen, a scholar, delves into perspectives on love with references to John Wesley's spiritual journey, 1 John 4:19, Martin Luther's words, and a study of John 3:16. Topics include differing views on the origin of love, John Wesley's transformative journey, the nature of love in theological perspectives, and the importance of divine love in enabling human love.

Dr. Richard N. Soulen delves into the concept of love, examining its interpretations in Greek philosophy, poetry, and Christianity. He explores love as a transformative force aligning individuals with ultimate reality, emphasizing forgiveness as a key element in the ultimate narrative of love.

Dr. R. Kendall Soulen, an expert in Christian theology, discusses the Problem of Evil. He explores the difference between understanding and withstanding evil, and delves into the Christian perspective on evil, suffering, and rebellion against God's goodness, highlighting the role of Jesus Christ as the conqueror of evil through faith and obedience.

Dr. Richard N. Soulen discusses the historical origins of theodicy, Leibniz's perspective, and an alternative approach to the problem of evil. The podcast explores natural phenomena, atheism, redemption, and the presence of the Holy Spirit in humanity.

Professor R. Kendall Soulen provides his take on “Why do molecules pray?” …starring Mr. Bean. Yep, you are correct. THAT Mr. Bean. https://soulenandsoulen.com/

Why do molecules pray?  What a curious question!  We might normally ask, “Why do I pray?” or “Why does anyone pray?”  And one answer to this question might be… that you or I feel a complete dependence on a power beyond the self.  But let’s study the need for prayer all the way down the ladder of evolution to the first appearance of life.   We might think of “prayer” as a universal phenomenon in all living things….and the following podcast focuses on this topic! https://soulenandsoulen.com/

Hermeneutics is the most important branch of knowledge when it comes to interpreting and understanding the meaning of Biblical text. Yet, it is also, possibly, the least understood. Dr. Richard Soulen explains Hermeneutics in a two-part series.

Hermeneutics is the most important branch of knowledge when it comes to interpreting and understanding the meaning of Biblical text. Yet, it is also, possibly, the least understood. Dr. Richard Soulen explains Hermeneutics in a two-part series.

Part 2. For most of the past two millennia, the church’s posture toward the Jewish people has come to expression in the teaching known as supersessionism, also known as the theology of displacement. But how has this theology changed over the past fifty years? Professor R. Kendall Soulen, author of the book The God of Israel and Christian Theology (Fortress Press, 1996) explores this topic in a two-part interviewed conducted in 2012. https://soulenandsoulen.com/ https://soulenandsoulen.com/

Professor R. Kendall Soulen discusses the historical Christian belief of supersessionism and its rejection, especially post-WWII. He explores the reconsideration of this doctrine in light of the Holocaust, emphasizing God's enduring covenant with the Jewish people.