RTS Washington Faculty Podcast

Episode 14 Dr. Scott Redd talks with us about his newest article on cultivating wholeness in a fragmented world. Focusing particularly on the Mosaic covenant, we then look at how a covenantal understanding of Christ's work provides a robust answer to the fragmentation we experience, both as individuals and as a society. Show notes: Redd, “Fragmentation and Wholeness in the Mosaic Eschatology.” https://journal.rts.edu/article/fragmentation-and-wholeness-in-the-mosaic-eschatology/ Venema, Christ and Covenant Theology, https://www.amazon.com/Christ-Covenant-Theology-Republication-Covenants/dp/1629952516/ Robertson, The Christ of the Covenants, https://www.amazon.com/Christ-Covenants-Palmer-Robertson/dp/0875524184/ Muether, Reid, Waters, Covenant Theology: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Perspectives, https://www.amazon.com/Covenant-Theology-Theological-Historical-Perspectives/dp/1433560038/ Horton, Introducing Covenant Theology, https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Covenant-Theology-Michael-Horton/dp/080107195X/ Kline, The Structure of Biblical Authority, https://www.amazon.com/Structure-Biblical-Authority-Meredith-Kline/dp/1579100694/ Belcher, The Fulfillment of the Promises of God, https://www.amazon.com/Fulfillment-Promises-God-Explanation-Covenant/dp/1527105199/ Vos, Biblical Theology, https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Theology-Old-New-Testaments/dp/1592442919/ Rhodes, Covenants Made Simple, https://www.amazon.com/Covenants-Made-Simple-Understanding-Unfolding/dp/1596389753/

Episode 13 In this episode the faculty explore the "pastor-scholar" model of ministry. Should pastoral ministry include scholarly pursuits? How does pastoral scholarship benefit the church? And is any of this possible given the amount of "real work" incumbent on real pastors? Show notes: Center for Pastor Theologians, https://www.pastortheologians.com/ Wilson, Hiestand, Becoming a Pastor Theologian, https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Pastor-Theologian-Possibilities-Leadership/dp/0830851712/ Manetsch, Calvin’s Company of Pastors, https://www.amazon.com/Calvins-Company-Pastors-1536-1609-Historical/dp/0190224479/ Vanhoozer, Hearers and Doers, https://www.amazon.com/Hearers-Doers-Disciples-Scripture-Doctrine/dp/1683591348/

Episode 12 This week we spoke with Dr. James Anderson, professor of Theology and Philosophy at RTS Charlotte about analytic philosophy, analytic theology, apologetics, and worldview. Show notes: T&T Clark Handbook of Analytic Theology, https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/tt-clark-handbook-of-analytic-theology-9780567681294/ Paradox in Christian Theology, https://rts.edu/resources/paradox-in-christian-theology/ Choose Your Own Adventure, https://www.cyoa.com/ Commodore 64, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64

Episode 11 The events of the last week remind us of the far-reaching effects of sin in our world and the deep pain that is born of historical oppression and public evil. How do Christians grieve, how do they lament, and how they love their neighbor in a time of racial injustice and civil unrest?

Episode 10 This week we conclude our three-part series on Public Theology by welcoming Jennifer Patterson, director of RTS's own Institute of Theology and Public Life to the show. Show notes: Augustine, City of God. https://www.amazon.com/City-Penguin-Classics-Augustine-Hippo/dp/0140448942/ Taylor, Secular Age. https://www.amazon.com/Secular-Age-Charles-Taylor/dp/0674986911/ Smith, How not to be Secular: https://www.amazon.com/How-Not-Be-Secular-Reading/dp/0802867618/ Keller, Preaching. https://www.amazon.com/Preaching-Communicating-Faith-Age-Skepticism/dp/0525953035/ Kaemingk, Christian Hospitality. https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Hospitality-Muslim-Immigration-Fear/dp/0802874584/ Bavinck, Christian Worldview. https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Worldview-Herman-Bavinck/dp/1433563193/ O'Donovan, The Desire of the Nations. https://www.amazon.com/Desire-Nations-ODonovan/dp/0521665167/

Episode 9 This week we are joined by RTS Washington Irwyn Ince as we continue our discussion of Public Theology, both inside and outside of the church. Topics include racial reconciliation, spirituality of the church, social justice, and the horrifying death of Ahmaud Arbery. Show notes: Ince: The Beautiful Community. https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Community-Unity-Diversity-Church/dp/0830848312 Malcolm Foley article: https://mereorthodoxy.com/ahmaud-arbery/ McCaulley: Reading While Black. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086KQSS2X/ Handbook of Analytic Theology. https://www.bloomsbury.com/(S(unsntajeqssuw255bd4jdu3k))/us/tt-clark-handbook-of-analytic-theology-9780567681300/

Episode 8 In this episode we launch a multi-week series on Public Theology. After discussion the nature and need of public theology we address a basic and fundamental principle of method: how to disagree well. In keeping with the "winsomely Reformed" ethos of RTS, we discuss how stand for the truth while striving to listen well and learn from those who disagree. Show notes: Fools for Christ by Pelikan: https://www.amazon.com/Fools-Christ-Jaroslav-Pelikan/dp/1579108024/ Van Til, "Nature and Scripture." https://thirdmill.org/magazine/hof/ST12006/Nature%20And%20Scripture%20by%20Van%20Til.pdf

Episode 7 With so many great translations and commentaries available to the pastor, is it really that valuable to understand the original languages? In this episode, Peter provides nuance to the topic of suffering, Tommy compares translations to pick-up trucks, and Gray talks about Bavinck (but not the one you're thinking). References: "Christian Cruelty in the Face of Covid": https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/04/christian-cruelty-face-covid-19/610477/ "How Should Christians Act During a Pandemic?" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/10/opinion/sunday/covid-easter-christians.html Exegetical Fallacies: https://www.amazon.com/Exegetical-Fallacies-D-Carson-ebook/dp/B00CZALQ1A/ Calvin and the Biblical Languages: https://www.amazon.com/Calvin-Biblical-Languages-John-Currid/dp/1845502124 Between the Beginning and the End: https://www.amazon.com/Between-Beginning-End-Radical-Kingdom/dp/0802871305/

Episode 6 The coronavirus has put many of our plans on hold, which means it's all the more important that we cultivate a robust view of Christian calling. What does God want me to do now? In this episode we reflect on the theology of calling, but with particular attention to the way in which situational and practical matters shape our decisions. Highlights: Sutanto coins the phrase #theNextFaithfulThing, Peter Lee keeps us grounded, Jeon reflects on practical considerations, and Redd and Keene timidly suggest that a comment Spurgeon once made might be less than helpful (maybe). Notes: Waltke, Bruce. Finding the Will of God: A Pagan Notion? https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Will-God-Pagan-Notion-ebook/dp/B001E95V64/

Episode 5 Join us as we discuss Herman Bavinck and Reformed Theology with our newest Faculty Member, Dr. Gray Sutanto. Gray is a currently a pastor in Jakarta and will be joining the faculty of RTS Washington as Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology in June.