RTS Washington Faculty Podcast

We're thrilled to bring you another lecture in the History and Hope series, featuring Sam Ferguson discussing the history of Reformed Theology in the Anglican tradition. For three decades, RTS Washington has been at the forefront of equipping pastors and church leaders across various denominations and networks. This milestone year has been marked by a series of lectures featuring esteemed representatives from the denominations and traditions RTS Washington, D.C., most frequently serves. Each speaker has offered insights into the history and unique character of their tradition while sharing their vision and hopes for its contribution to the future of the church. Want to continue the conversation? Explore our degree programs and find one that's right for you: www.rts.edu/washington. Email admissions.washington@rts.edu to get started. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rts.washington/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/RTSWashingtonDC X: x.com/rtswashington

This week, our conversation is led by Elizabeth Wagner, Deputy Director of Admissions at RTS Washington and New York. We're sharing our seminary stories—how we got here, what we learned, and how we made it work. We'd love for you to be a part of the RTS community. Explore our degree programs and find one that's right for you at www.rts.edu/washington. Email admissions.washington@rts.edu to get started. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rts.washington/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/RTSWashingtonDC X: x.com/rtswashington

In this discussion, the gravity of sin and its consequences are unpacked through Ezekiel 12. The unique prophetic actions of Ezekiel reveal the struggles of a community facing exile. The complex relationship between divine sovereignty and human responsibility is explored, illustrating how God remains in control amid suffering. Repentance emerges as a pathway to restoration, urging both the righteous and wicked to reconnect with God. The concept of remnant theology highlights the resilience and failures of God's people throughout their tumultuous journey.

This week, we look at the Israelites’ hidden sins, their consequences, and how our life can be impacted by the sins we try to hide from God. Want to continue the conversation? Explore our degree programs and find one that's right for you: www.rts.edu/washington. Email admissions.washington@rts.edu for more information. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rts.washington/ X: https://x.com/rtswashington

This week we discuss the themes of judgment, the role of the land, and the significance of the term "Son of Man" as used by Ezekiel and its connection to Jesus. We'll explore the broader implications of these themes for understanding messianic expectations, the day of the Lord, and the remnant theology. Want to continue the conversation? Explore our degree programs and find one that's right for you: www.rts.edu/washington. Email admissions.washington@rts.edu for more information. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rts.washington/ X: https://x.com/rtswashington

Episodes 207: History and Hope: John Muether on Reformed Theology in the Orthodox PC We are thrilled to bring you our first lecture in the History and Hope series, featuring John Muether discussing the history of Reformed Theology in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. For three decades, RTS Washington has been at the forefront of equipping pastors and church leaders across various denominations and networks. This milestone year will be marked by a series of lectures featuring esteemed representatives from the denominations and traditions RTS Washington, D.C., most frequently serves. Each speaker will offer insights into the history and unique character of their tradition while sharing their vision and hopes for its contribution to the future of the church.

shoRTS: Zach Purvis on Writing in the Reformation It's conference season, and as is our tradition we ambushed friends and colleagues at the Evangelical Theological Society to hear what they're working on. In this episode Dr. Zachary Purvis, Lecturer in Church History at Edinburgh Theological Seminary, speaks with us about Reformation scribal culture. How did Reformation authors write their works, and how does the printing press change the writing process? What happened to their notes and letters? What do we learn about their theological interests from their annotations and edits? You can read more from Dr. Purvis here: https://www.modernreformation.org/resources/authors/zachary-purvis

Episodes 206: History and Hopes: Mark Dever on Reformed Theology in the Baptist Tradition We are thrilled to bring you our first lecture in the History and Hope series, featuring Mark Dever discussing the history of Reformed Theology in the Baptist tradition. For three decades, RTS Washington has been at the forefront of equipping pastors and church leaders across various denominations and networks. This milestone year will be marked by a series of lectures featuring esteemed representatives from the denominations and traditions RTS Washington, D.C., most frequently serves. Each speaker will offer insights into the history and unique character of their tradition while sharing their vision and hopes for its contribution to the future of the church. Dr. Devers erves as the senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC. https://www.capitolhillbaptist.org/

Episode 205: Judgement and Justice (Ezekiel 4-5) After an extensive prologue and call, we now get to hear God's plan for Jerusalem, and it is very dark indeed. Peter Lee walks us through the ancient siege and the history of Jerusalem's fall; Gray reflects on the nature of God's justice; Paul and Tommy talk to us about preaching and bearing witness to the judgement of God. Also one of the faculty makes a startling admission related to Lord of the Rings.

Episode 204. "Election Reflections" "Look to the rock from which you were hewn" (Isa. 51:1). We were all a bit surprised this morning by the discovery that the results of yesterday's election had, in fact, been called. Whether you are elated and discouraged by the news, there's no denying that emotions are high and that there is division even in the body of Christ. We take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to discuss the unifying and peacemaking perspective provided by the Kingdom of God.