

RTS Washington Faculty Podcast
Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
Theologians discussing the Christian faith from their areas of expertise.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 39min
Augustine
This week, we're continuing our Intellectual Imprints (formerly known as Dead Influencers) series with the titan of theology and philosophy: Augustine of Hippo. We've traced not only how Augustine shaped the church, but also how he's influenced the Western world at large.
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Sep 17, 2025 • 35min
Wellhausen
We're continuing with our Dead Influencers series this week with one of the most influential biblical scholars of all time: Julius Wellhausen. You may not recognize his name, but you have certainly encountered his ideas about the Bible.
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Sep 12, 2025 • 33min
Special Episode: On Teaching and Preaching (ft. Scott Redd)
In this special-edition episode, Tommy interviews Scott Redd, senior pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama about teaching, preaching, and the difference between the two.

Sep 11, 2025 • 43min
Hegel
Welcome back to the Faculty Podcast! In this new season, season 7, we’re starting a new series called Intellectual Imprints: The Impact of Great Thinkers on Modern Thought. This week, we're discussing Hegel (1770–1831), whose ideology shapes our world more than you might think.
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Aug 27, 2025 • 40min
Encore Episode: Image of God and Race
In this week's encore episode, the profs talk about the image of God in humanity as created and as redeemed in Christ, and share some thoughts on its implications for corporate responsibility and racial diversity.
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Aug 20, 2025 • 30min
Encore Episode: Reading the Bible Philosophically
In this week's encore episode, Drs. Redd and Sutanto talk about the Bible, Christianity, and philosophy. Topics include philosophy defined, biblical philosophy, and engaging with other philosophies. Enjoy!
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Aug 13, 2025 • 57min
Encore Episode: Personality and Worldview (ft. James Eglington)
In this week's encore episode, we're revisiting a groundbreaking work by J. H. Bavinck, Personality and Worldview, translated by Dr. Eglintona few years back. In it we are given a new perspective on worldview, one which encourages us to upgrade from "the compass" to "the map."
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Aug 6, 2025 • 29min
Encore Episode: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit (ft. Michael Horton)
In this week's Encore Episode, Scott Redd and Tommy Keene talk with Dr. Michael Horton about the Holy Spirit. Dr. Horton is the J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California, and a guest lecturer at the RTS Washington campus.
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Jul 30, 2025 • 25min
Encore Episode: Typology
In this week's encore episode, Scott Redd interviews Tommy Keene about typology and its importance for biblical interpretation.
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Jul 23, 2025 • 45min
Encore Episode: The Septuagint: What It Is And Why It Matters (ft. Greg Lanier & Will Ross)
In this encore episode, the profs talk with Greg Lanier and Will Ross about the Septuagint—what it is and why it matters. Dr. Lanier is professor of New Testament at RTS Orlando and Dr. Ross is associate professor of Old Testament at RTS Charlotte.
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