Soulen and Soulen
Dr. Richard Soulen and Dr. Kendall Soulen are father and son. Each is an ordained Methodist minister and each a Professor in Theology. This podcast is intended for listeners who are interested in learning more about what they believe and why the believe.
Latest episodes
Jun 9, 2019 • 15min
22. The Mystery of the Universe
The universe… with it’s billions of galaxies and trillions of stars… doesn’t know it exists, except in the mind of God. And in our minds… made in the image of God. We have a gift. The gift of self-awareness and the power to comprehend. But it is not simply a gift – it is a responsibility! https://soulenandsoulen.com/
Jun 7, 2019 • 16min
21. The Heart of the Gospel
Dr. Richard Soulen discusses the centrality of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus in the Christian faith, emphasizing experiencing Jesus' presence as both resurrected and crucified. He explores how Jesus' obedience to unconditional love redefined the commandment of love, highlighting the importance of loving even enemies. The significance of Jesus' death symbolizing God's love and prompting reflection on the connection between acts of love and divine presence is also explored.
Jun 5, 2019 • 15min
20. The Mystery of the World
Dr. Richard Soulen delves into the mystery of existence, pondering why there is something instead of nothing. The podcast explores Eberhard Jungel's theological views, the concept of a first cause, desire's role in human nature, and the connection between divine self-expression and the creation of the universe.
Jun 3, 2019 • 10min
19. Does God Exist?
Dr. Richard Soulen, an expert in exploring the question of the existence of God, discusses the limitations of human understanding in proving or disproving the existence of God. Comparing theology and science, he reflects on the idea of God as the ground of being and human existence as self-relation and relationship to others.
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May 30, 2019 • 27min
18. A Christian Defense of Same Sex Marriage
Rev. Dr. Kendall Soulen from Emory’s Candler School of Theology explores the Christian defense of same-sex marriage, delving into biblical interpretations regarding love, commitment, and devotion. He discusses the evolving perspectives on women's authority, gender equality, and the acceptance of same-sex relationships within the Christian community.
May 18, 2019 • 14min
17. The Defining Jesus Series. Response to a book review
Richard Soulen provides a response to a book review of Defining Jesus – The Earthly, Biblical, the Historical, and the Real Jesus, and How Not to Confuse Them. This is the final episode of The Defining Jesus Series. For more information about this podcast, please visit Soulenandsoulen.com.
May 17, 2019 • 8min
16. The Defining Jesus Series. An Epilogue by Kendall Soulen
Kendall Soulen provides an additional perspective to the Defining Jesus series. For more information about this podcast, please visit Soulenandsoulen.com.
May 16, 2019 • 17min
15. The Defining Jesus Series. An Epilogue – New Ways of Thinking Theology
Not WHAT to think…. but HOW to think. Indeed….how to think Theology and avoid semantic confusion.
May 14, 2019 • 17min
14. Defining The Real Jesus. The Word Becoming Event.
The term “the real Jesus” refers to an experience that over the centuries has been identified with the presence of the living Lord, whether that experience happens to an individual in personal encounter, or where two or three are gathered together in his name (Matt 18:20).
May 13, 2019 • 15min
13. Defining The Historical Jesus. Portraits of Varying Hues. Part 3.
The term, “the Historical Jesus” is the primary
semantic culprit plaguing the academy, the church, and the general public in
every conversation about Jesus.
