RTS Washington Faculty Podcast
Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
Theologians discussing the Christian faith from their areas of expertise.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Mar 24, 2021 • 28min
Reflections on Our First Year
Episode 53: In the first episode of our second year as a podcast—woot, woot!—we take time to reflect on the things we’ve learned and enjoyed so far. Listen as we give all honor and praise to our producer and editor, and discuss some of our favorite interviews, the ubiquity of uhms, ahhs, and duhs, and why we love RTS. Enjoy!
Mar 17, 2021 • 34min
“I Believe in the Holy Spirit” (Apostles’ Creed: Part 13)
Episode 52: The profs begin to unpack the third and final section of the Apostles’ Creed. Why does the creed give special attention to the Holy Spirit? And why should we? Topics include the trinitarian structure of the creed, God’s indivisible works, the expansiveness of the Spirit’s work, humility in ministry, OT backgrounds, grieving and walking in step with the Spirit, the OT temple and the church, inspiration, the focus of the creed, and more.
Mar 10, 2021 • 51min
Covenant Theology For Everybody (ft. J. Nicholas Reid)
The profs welcome Dr. J. Nicholas Reid, associate professor of Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Studies at RTS Orlando, to the podcast. Dr. Reid is one of the editors and contributors to the recent volume Covenant Theology: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Perspectives (Crossway, 2020). Topics include the importance of a solid covenant theology, the importance of biblical backgrounds, why Scott Swain is the boss, whether Reformed covenant theology is an imposition on the text of Scripture, imprisonment in the ancient world, as well as how and why one goes from studying fine arts to becoming an Assyriologist.
Waters, Muether, Reid (eds.), Covenant Theology: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Perspectives, https://www.amazon.com/Covenant-Theology-Theological-Historical-Perspectives/dp/1433560038/
Currid, Barrett, ESV BIble Atlas, https://www.amazon.com/Crossway-Bible-Atlas-Currid-2010-06-10/dp/B017YCGTU6/
Younger, Context of Scripture, https://www.amazon.com/Context-Scripture-4-Supplements/dp/9004166742/
Mar 3, 2021 • 28min
“From There He Will Come To Judge The Living and The Dead” (Apostles’ Creed: Part 12)
Episode 50: On this episode, the profs talk about the Apostles’ Creed article on the final judgment. Why is this doctrine important? Does God just “forgive and forget”? Topics discussed include OT background to this doctrine, its now-and-not-yet aspects, how it should give us hope, inspire humility, and shape the way we live today. Enjoy!
Feb 24, 2021 • 35min
“He Ascended To Heaven and Is Seated at the Right Hand of God...” (Apostles’ Creed: Part 11)
Episode 49: Continuing on the Apostles’ Creed series, today the profs consider the next two statements: that Jesus “ascended to heaven“ and “is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Why are these affirmations significant for the work of Christ and our faith? And what does it mean that the Son of God becomes the Son of God? Listen as the biblical theology guys make the mess and the systematic theology guy fixes it.
Feb 17, 2021 • 52min
Your First Year of Ministry, and Beyond (ft. Charlie M. Wingard)
Episode 48: Today the profs welcome Dr. Charlie M. Wingard to the conversation. Dr. Wingard serves as senior pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Yazoo City, Mississippi, and as associate professor of pastoral theology and dean of students at RTS Jackson. He’s also the author of Help for the New Pastor: Practical Advice for Your First Year of Ministry (P&R, 2018). As you might expect, the profs are excited to have a REAL pastor on the podcast. Enjoy the episode!
Feb 10, 2021 • 31min
“On The Third Day He Rose Again From The Dead” (Apostles’ Creed: Part 10)
Episode 47: The profs discuss the next line on the Apostles’ Creed, which deals with the resurrection of Christ. What does the resurrection mean for Christ, our theology, the Christian life, and the church? How does the New Testament appropriate it? How does the Old Testament shed light on its significance? Despite Dr. Keene’s absence, this episode is still worth listening. Enjoy!
Feb 4, 2021 • 29min
“He Descended Into Hell” (Apostles’ Creed: Part 9)
Episode 46: Today the profs discuss the controversial “descensus clause” in the Apostles’ Creed, i.e., that Jesus “descended into hell.” Is this a redundant statement, since the creed already says Jesus died and was buried? Is it the result of bad theology? Or is it rightly articulating the teaching of Scripture? Listen as the faculty engages with this issue from biblical, systematic, and Reformed perspectives.
Jan 27, 2021 • 43min
“Was Crucified, Died, and Was Buried” (Apostles’ Creed: Part 8)
Episode 45: The profs continue walking through this classical confession of Christian faith, and on this episode they discuss Jesus’ crucifixion, death, and burial. The Creed seems to slow down in order to highlight these events. Why? Why did Jesus die? And what did his death accomplish? How do we benefit from it? As a bonus, the profs give some fashion advice. Enjoy the conversation!
Jan 21, 2021 • 39min
“Suffered Under Pontius Pilate” (Apostles’ Creed: Part 7)
Episode 44: We pick back up our series on the Apostles’ Creed with a discussion on Jesus’ suffering “under Pontius Pilate.” Why does the Creed focus on this historical figure? What does Jesus’ humiliation demonstrate? How does his suffering underscore the uniqueness of the Christian faith? Also, don’t miss the profs’ insightful comments on the meaning of Pontius and the correct pronunciation of Pilate.
