
Pastor Scholar Podcast
From the halls of academia to pulpits on Sunday, are pastors and scholars worlds apart on current issues facing the Church? What about essential doctrine? Can the gap between these worlds be bridged? Join Dr. Cory Marsh, Professor of New Testament at Southern California Seminary, and Pastor Ryan Day of Revolve Bible Church, as each offers his own unique perspective on matters Christians wrestle with today.
Latest episodes

Oct 24, 2023 • 41min
EP 05 | The Spiritual Decline of Churches Today
Send us a textModern churches are experiencing a major spiritual decline. In episode 05 of the Pastor Scholar Podcast, we talk about how we can reverse this decline by making the Bible our central authority as opposed to feelings or emotions. -------------------------------------------------- 👍 Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and let us know your thoughts! 📺 Check out our YouTube channel to find full video episodes, shorts, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@RevolveBible 📖 Looking to deepen your understanding of the Bible? Dr. Cory Marsh's book: A Primer on Biblical Literacy, is a handy tool that will help readers grow in their understanding of, and reverence for, God's Word.Grab your copy here: https://amzn.com/dp/0986444286 🎙️New Episodes Drop Every 3 Weeks at 3 PM EST. ✔️Subscribe to our channel for more scripture-centered episodes ⛪Visit https://revolvebiblechurch.org to learn more about our church.

Oct 3, 2023 • 59min
EP 04 | What Do We Do With The Old Testament? | Dr. William C. Varner
Send us a textWhy do so many pastors neglect the Old Testament? Should it be “unhitched” from the Christian faith? Special guest, Dr. William C. Varner, Professor of Biblical Languages and Bible Exposition at Master’s University joins Dr. Cory Marsh and Pastor Ryan Day in discussing this crucial topic, as well as his recent publications. -------------------------------------------------- 👍 Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and let us know your thoughts! 📺 Check out our YouTube channel to find full video episodes, shorts, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@RevolveBible 📖 Looking to deepen your understanding of the Bible? Dr. Cory Marsh's book: A Primer on Biblical Literacy, is a handy tool that will help readers grow in their understanding of, and reverence for, God's Word.Grab your copy here: https://amzn.com/dp/0986444286 🎙️New Episodes Drop Every 3 Weeks at 3 PM EST. ✔️Subscribe to our channel for more scripture-centered episodes ⛪Visit https://revolvebiblechurch.org to learn more about our church.

Sep 12, 2023 • 51min
EP 03 | The Rise of Christian Nationalism
Send us a textWhat is Christian Nationalism? Isn’t America already a Christian nation? As the topic of Christian Nationalism continues to grow, Pastor Ryan Day and Dr. Cory Marsh help to define what it is, as well as discuss the dangers the movement presents. -------------------------------------------------- 👍 Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and let us know your thoughts! 📺 Check out our YouTube channel to find full video episodes, shorts, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@RevolveBible 📖 Looking to deepen your understanding of the Bible? Dr. Cory Marsh's book: A Primer on Biblical Literacy, is a handy tool that will help readers grow in their understanding of, and reverence for, God's Word.Grab your copy here: https://amzn.com/dp/0986444286 🎙️New Episodes Drop Every 3 Weeks at 3 PM EST. ✔️Subscribe to our channel for more scripture-centered episodes ⛪Visit https://revolvebiblechurch.org to learn more about our church.

Aug 22, 2023 • 30min
EP 01 | The Spiritual Decline of Churches Today
Send us a textWhy are churches in America today in spiritual decline? Is the so-called “Seeker-Sensitive” Movement partly to blame? What does church attendance look like post-pandemic? All these questions and more are examined by Pastor Ryan Day and Dr. Cory Marsh. -------------------------------------------------- 👍 Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and let us know your thoughts! 📺 Check out our YouTube channel to find full video episodes, shorts, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@RevolveBible 📖 Looking to deepen your understanding of the Bible? Dr. Cory Marsh's book: A Primer on Biblical Literacy, is a handy tool that will help readers grow in their understanding of, and reverence for, God's Word.Grab your copy here: https://amzn.com/dp/0986444286 🎙️New Episodes Drop Every 3 Weeks at 3 PM EST. ✔️Subscribe to our channel for more scripture-centered episodes ⛪Visit https://revolvebiblechurch.org to learn more about our church.

Aug 22, 2023 • 43min
EP 02 | How to Respond as Christians to Today’s Culture | Dr. Alexander Granados
Send us a textGiven how out of control our culture seems today, how should Christians respond? How can one sustain a biblical worldview? Join Pastor Ryan Day, Dr. Cory Marsh, and special guest, Dr. Alexander Granados, President of Calvary University in Kansas City, Missouri, as they take on this pressing issue and examine lessons from the life of Daniel, who himself faced a hostile culture. -------------------------------------------------- 👍 Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and let us know your thoughts! 📺 Check out our YouTube channel to find full video episodes, shorts, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@RevolveBible 📖 Looking to deepen your understanding of the Bible? Dr. Cory Marsh's book: A Primer on Biblical Literacy, is a handy tool that will help readers grow in their understanding of, and reverence for, God's Word.Grab your copy here: https://amzn.com/dp/0986444286 🎙️New Episodes Drop Every 3 Weeks at 3 PM EST. ✔️Subscribe to our channel for more scripture-centered episodes ⛪Visit https://revolvebiblechurch.org to learn more about our church.

Aug 22, 2023 • 3min
Pastor | Scholar Promo
Send us a textDoes what happens in the church influence academia? Does academia influence the church? Join Ryan Day, founding pastor of Revolve Bible Church, and Dr. Cory Marsh, author, editor, and professor of New Testament at Southern California Seminary as they aim to bridge the gap between academia and the church. Discussing such issues as the spiritual decline of churches and Christian engagement in today’s culture, you’ll be amazed at just how much the responses to these issues by both academia and the church influence one another. -------------------------------------------------- 👍 Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and let us know your thoughts! 📺 Check out our YouTube channel to find full video episodes, shorts, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@RevolveBible 📖 Looking to deepen your understanding of the Bible? Dr. Cory Marsh's book: A Primer on Biblical Literacy, is a handy tool that will help readers grow in their understanding of, and reverence for, God's Word.Grab your copy here: https://amzn.com/dp/0986444286 🎙️New Episodes Drop Every 3 Weeks at 3 PM EST. ✔️Subscribe to our channel for more scripture-centered episodes ⛪Visit https://revolvebiblechurch.org to learn more about our church.