Regent College Podcast

The New Testament is full of references from the Old Testament, but how are we to understand the continuity and discontinuity between the Old and New Testaments?   How did the New Testament's authors understand and use the Old Testament?  Should we even call it the Old Testament? And did the New Testament authors take the Old Testament passages out of context? Join us as we discuss these questions and more with Dr. Rikk Watts. Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter

What is Evangelicalism and who are Evangelicals?  Has recent polarization and politicization deteriorated the Evangelical identity?  Has the term Evangelical become meaningless or even harmful? How has Evangelicalism changed throughout history?  Dr. Mark Noll helps to unpack these questions and more.  Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter

Where are all the women interpreters of scripture?  Why did some of these women interpreters become silenced?  And do women interpret scripture different than men? Throughout church history there have been over 150 women interpreters of the the Bible yet many have been silenced and gone unnoticed.  Dr. Marion Taylor has written extensively on these silent voices and helped illuminate their writings.  Join as Dr. Taylor sheds light on these hidden voices and why this is significant for both Biblical interpretation and the church. Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter

Ever wonder what the book of Hebrews is all about?  Why mention so much about Angels?  How is Christ understood in Hebrews?  And what is the unforgivable sin?  Join us in our conversation with Dr. George Guthrie as we seek to answer these questions and more.  Dr. Guthrie has over thirty years of experience in the book of Hebrews and has written an application commentary on it.  If you found this conversation intriguing and would like more check out Dr. Guthrie evening public lecture on Hebrews at Regent College.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEMDJJSck54 Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter

How are we to understand the Torah?  What did law look like in the Israelite Ancient Near Eastern context?  Was Israel actually different or distinct from the surrounding cultures?  How did Paul and the New Testament authors view the Torah? Today we discuss these questions and more with Dr. John Walton and his new book The Lost World of the Torah: Law as Covenant and Wisdom in Ancient Context.  If you are interested in more content like this Dr. Walton will be teaching a summer course at Regent College.   https://www.regent-college.edu/summer/courses/timetable. Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter

Friendship is one of the most important human relationships. But in a culture focused on romance and the nuclear family, it often gets short shrift. Today, Drs. (and friends) Cindy Aalders and Maxine Hancock join us to talk about the vital importance of friendship––theologically, historically, and personally. What do we lose when we deprioritize friendship? How do we cultivate friendships that hold fast through grief, loss, and disappointment? What are some of the obstacles that inhibit intergenerational and cross-gender friendships––and how can we overcome them? And how does our friendship with each other nurture our friendship with God? Don't miss this important and encouraging conversation.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter

If humanity is made in the image of God, what can we learn from genetics? Today we're talking with Dr. Denis Alexander about how current scientific approaches to genetics square with a scriptural approach to human identity. What is the image of God? Is there a scientific equivalent to original sin? And is genetic enhancement okay? Join us for this fascinating exploration of theology and biology.Denis Alexander has served as Founding Director (Emeritus) of The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, Cambridge; Chair of the Molecular Immunology Programme and Head of the Laboratory of Lymphocyte Signalling and Development at The Babraham Institute; Editor of Science and Christian Belief; and member of the executive committee of the International Society for Science and Religion. He is the author of Genes, Determinism and God (CUP), Is There Purpose in Biology? (Oxford), and Are We Slaves to Our Genes? (CUP).To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter

 Dr. Claudia Rossetto holds a MATS from Regent College and a D.Min. from Carey Theological College. She argues that western culture's emphasis on independence is contributing to a widespread experience of social isolation. Join us to learn about the difference between social isolation and loneliness, systemic and individual causes of social isolation, and the (possible) relationship between wealth and loneliness. Enjoy the podcast––and don't forget to leave a comment!To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.eduRegent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter

The global church has been deeply shaped by elements of Western culture––both good and bad. But as demographics change, the church has an opportunity to shake off cultural assumptions that are inhibiting the growth of God’s kingdom. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah, author of The Next Evangelicalism: Many Colors, argues that the current shifts in the global church are making space for a new movement of the Spirit: we just need to be open to receiving it. Join us for this challenging and hopeful conversation.To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming courses, visit: www.regent-college.edu.Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter

Between her studies in star formation and her work with radio, optical, and infrared telescopes, Dr. Jennifer Wiseman has spent most of her life exploring the farthest reaches of the universe. Today we talked with Dr. Wiseman about what it's like to contemplate the cosmos for a living. How does her work inform her faith? What does astronomy teach us about humanity's place in the universe? And (we couldn't not ask): what's up with aliens?To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming courses, visit: www.regent-college.edu.Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter