OnScript

What is the relationship between the individual Christian and the community of faith? How do we navigate the pendulum swings between an overemphasis on the individual at the expense of community and an overemphasis on community at the expense of the individual? In this episode, OnScript host Amy Brown Hughes talks with her colleague Sharon Ketcham about her new book Reciprocal Church: Becoming a Community Where Faith Flourishes Beyond High School, how often we talk about faith as a "product," what theological anthropology must undergird our ecclesiology, and where hope lies in the future of the church. The post Sharon Ketcham – Reciprocal Church first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: We all know that for Christians, Scripture is crucial–it’s the lifeblood of the church. But when we press deeper, what is it? What do words like authority and inspiration […] The post Joseph Gordon – Divine Scripture in Human Understanding first appeared on OnScript.

Theology Track Episode: Live from Nashotah House, WI (3rd year running), here’s part 2 of our interview with Fr John Behr. Amy Brown Hughes talks with Fr John Behr about […] The post (Theology) Fr John Behr – Origen and the Early Church, Pt 2 first appeared on OnScript.

Theology Track Episode: Live from Nashotah House, WI (3rd year running), we’ve got a two-part interview. Amy Brown Hughes talks with Fr John Behr about Origen and all things Patristic. […] The post (Theology) Fr John Behr – Origen and the Early Church, Pt1 first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: Erin Heim and Chris Tilling interview Darren Sarisky about his recent book Reading the Bible Theologically (Cambridge). The post Darren Sarisky – Reading the Bible Theologically first appeared on OnScript.

Dru Johnson, an author known for his insightful work on rituals, habits, and sacraments, shares fascinating reflections from his book on the transformative power of rituals. He discusses the essential role rituals play in shaping human experience, both culturally and spiritually. The conversation highlights the influence of technology on tradition and examines the societal pressures around dental aesthetics as a modern ritual. With insights into Biblical laws and Christian symbolism, Dru emphasizes the importance of community engagement and personal reflection in faith practices.

Jonathan Greer, Associate Professor of Old Testament, discusses archaeology, biblical historicity, faith and critical study. He shares insights from his work at Tel Dan and the significance for understanding ancient Israel. They explore the complexities of merging the Bible, archaeology, and faith, emphasizing humility and open-mindedness.

Matt Lynch has been eagerly awaiting this book (Opening Israel's Scriptures), and the chance to talk with one of his favorite OT scholars. That day has come! Matt speaks with Ellen Davis about the intersection of critical and theological biblical interpretation, the manna economy in Exodus, ecology and the Bible, Wendell Berry, violence in the Old Testament, lament, & more! The post Ellen Davis – Opening Israel’s Scriptures first appeared on OnScript.

Ryan O'Dowd is the rare combination of Anglican Priest and scholar of the wisdom literature (though he agrees with Will Kynes's critique of the wisdom genre). In this episode, Dru and Ryan talk about his recent commentary on Proverbs in the Story of God series (Zondervan), his life as a pastor-scholar, and how being an academic is like being a model. The post Ryan O’Dowd—Wisdom Literature and Commentaries first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: Kelly Murphy joins OnScript to talk about about Gideon in scripture and tradition, and about how various biblical and post-biblical writers portray the Tuba Warrior as a ‘real man’ […] The post Kelly Murphy – Rewriting Masculinity first appeared on OnScript.