RTS Washington Faculty Podcast

Episode 99: The faculty welcomes back Dr. Peter Lee to the podcast after a seven-month sabbatical. They talk about the benefits of sabbath-ing, and the projects he worked on. Enjoy! Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/

Episode 98: Today the profs wrap up the Ten Commandment series. They talk about the uses of the Law in the Old Testament, Paul, and the Reformed tradition, how to preach obedience without being legalistic, regeneration, the imitation of Christ, and more. Enjoy! Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/

Episode 96: Today the faculty interviews John Bolt. Dr. Bolt is Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology at Calvin Theological Seminary, and editor of the English translation of Herman Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics and Reformed Ethics. The conversation focuses on the latter, especially the second volume—its distinctive approach, contribution, and usefulness. Enjoy! Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/

Episode 97: Today the profs talk about the tenth commandment. Topics include the unity of the Ten Commandments, godly contentment, godly ambition, and more. Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/

Episode 95: Today the faculty discusses the ninth commandment. What does it teach us positively and negatively? How does it promote life and flourishing? How might it be misused? Can we really speak truthfully as finite creatures? Also, is fiction okay? Disclaimer: Santa Claus is discussed and it is acknowledged that he is not real. Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/

Episode 93: The profs talk about their Christmas traditions. Topics include chilling with the fam, Harry Potter Lego Advent calendars, Elf On The Shelf, stockings, fake Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and more. Merry Christmas! Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/

Episode 94: Today the profs discuss the eighth commandment and its breath of application. What does this commandment imply for our public ethic? Topics include disadvantaging ourselves for our neighbors’ advantage, money as seed, rights and duties, stewardship, frugality, and more. Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/

Episode 92: Today the profs discuss the seventh commandment. Topics include the scope of this commandment, the effects of sexual sin, helpful and unhelpful approaches to dealing with sexual immorality, questions of identity, and more. Resources: Keller, Tim & Kathy. The Meaning of Marriage. https://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Marriage-Facing-Complexities-Commitment/dp/1594631875/ Trueman, Carl. The Rise and Triumph of The Modern Self. https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Triumph-Modern-Self-Individualism/dp/1433556332/ Butterfield, Rosaria. The Secrets of an Unlikely Convert. https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Thoughts-Unlikely-Convert-Professors/dp/1884527388/ Hersh, Sharon. Mom, Sex Is No Big Deal. https://www.amazon.com/Mom-sex-big-deal-developing-ebook/dp/B003FCVDOC/ Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/

Episode 91: Today the profs interview Michael Allen. Dr. Allen is the John Dyer Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology and Academic Dean at RTS Orlando. They talk about the Paideia Center, theological discipleship, and the book groups are currently working through, Augustine’s City of God. They also discuss Dr. Allen’s forthcoming books. Enjoy! Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/

Episode 90: The profs talk with Greg Lanier and Will Ross about the Septuagint—what it is and why it matters. Dr. Lanier is associate professor of New Testament at RTS Orlando. Dr. Ross is assistant professor of Old Testament at RTS Charlotte. Enjoy! The Septuagint: What It Is and Why It Matters, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08T6FJHRV/ Septuaginta: A Readers Edition, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1619708434/ A Book-By-Book Guide to Septuagint Vocabulary, https://www.amazon.com/gp/ product/1683071964/ Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/