RTS Washington Faculty Podcast

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.

Episode 4 In this episode, Drs. Jeon, Keene, Lee, and Redd talk about the pros and cons of following the liturgical calendar, the benefits of studying at seminary, and more. Enjoy! Send us your questions at tkeene@rts.edu. Notes: Paul and Pentecost: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts+20%3A16&version=ESV 15 Things Seminary Couldn't Teach Me: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/publication/15-things-seminary-couldnt-teach/ 15 Things Seminary Teaches Me That My Busy Pastor(ate) Can’t: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/15-things-seminary-teaches-busy-pastorate-cant/ Dorothy Entering Technicolor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6D8PAGelN8

Episode 3 In this episode we discuss the nature of theodicy and the value of lament, particularly in times of unprecedented challenge and change.

Episode 2

Episode 1: Here is the first installment of a new offering from the RTS faculty in an effort to stay connected as a community. In this first episode, Drs. Tommy Keene, Peter Lee, Paul Jeon, and Scott Redd talk about a theology of presence in a time of social distancing.