The Pastor Theologians Podcast

We continue our conversation with CPT fellow Nathan Chambers on his story of life, education, and ministry. Nathan discusses the relationship between the Old Testament and New Testament, his doctoral research in Genesis 1, and encouragement for those pursuing Old Testament studies. Living Church - Awe and Presence

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by CPT fellow Nathan Chambers, pastor of Wiser Lake Chapel in Lynden, WA. Nathan earned his MCS in Old Testament at Regent College and his PhD in Biblical Studies from Durham University. In the first part of our conversation, Nathan shares about archetypes of evangelicalism, growing up in the faith, and his educational path through philosophy and Old Testament studies.Living Church - Awe and Presence

How has theological education served to denigrate the African American preaching tradition? What is the distinction between the style and theory of preaching? How does an emphasis on disenfranchisement, hope, and the practical immediacy of the text make Black preaching unique? We continue our conversation with CPT Fellow Eric Redmond as he discusses the history of expository preaching in the African American Church church. Living Church - Awe and Presence

CPT Fellow Eric Redmond rejoins the podcast to discuss the recent guilty verdict rendered against Derek Chauvin in the George Flloyd murder trial.  We discuss the response of conservative evangelicals, as well as the different historical perspectives of white and black Christians on police violence. What are the biblical and theological dynamics at play in these discussions? How do we as Christians cultivate our integrity in the way we engage social issues, avoiding selectivity and fearful self-protection?Living Church - Awe and Presence

This episode features a presentation from our 2019 conference on technology, given by CPT Fellow Dan Brendsel. Dan joins Zach Wagner to reflect on his talk in a now post-Covid world. Technology is like a road, a tool that is formed with pre-determined purpose and utility that separates us from something naturally vital to reality. A path on the other hand is different. A path is a way of moving through the world that does not view the environment around it as something to be used and torn through. The church is to be a path, a distinct culture that orients itself around creation rather than technology. The technology of the church, its liturgy, should not resist its context but cultivate its sense of place. How does the liturgical "technology" of bread and wine inform the way we as Christians view technology in general?Living Church - Awe and Presence

We continue our conversation with CPT fellow Paul Morrison, a pastor in the Cleveland area who holds a PhD from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Paul reflects on the history of race and racism in the Southern Baptist Convention and reflects on its implications for contemporary tensions and debates. We go on to discuss the work of the Ohio Theological Institute, an exciting and innovative institution of theological education offering robust, flexible, and accessible theological education for Christians, including aspiring and established church leaders and theologians.Living Church - Awe and Presence

CPT fellow Paul Morrison joins the podcast to discuss his story of life, education, and becoming a pastor theologian. Paul serves as a Pastor at the Church at West Creek in Ohio and is a co-founder of the Ohio Theological Institute.Living Church - Awe and Presence

CPT co-founder and board chair Gerald Hiestand joins the podcast to discuss some of the recent history of the CPT and how his transition from an associate pastor to senior pastor role affected his research and theological reflection. What are the challenges and advantages of doing theology from a pastoral post? Is it possible to live out the historic vision of the pastor theologian in today's cultural and church climate? How does the pastoral vocation tend towards simplicity but not "dumbing it down" in theological reflection?Living Church - Awe and Presence

In this episode, we continue our conversation with award-winning author Carolyn Weber. We discuss her story of life and her academic career, including balancing her witness while engaging fruitfully in her discipline. How should Christians and aspiring pastors think of cultivating their writing and word-craft? How can faithful Christian thinkers maintain a posture of humility and openness to new ideas and thinkers that challenge them?Living Church - Awe and Presence

We are joined on this episode by Carolyn Weber, professor of English and the award-winning author of Surprised by Oxford and Sex and the City of God. We talk with Dr. Weber about her story of life and faith, including her conversion while studying English literature at the University of Oxford.Living Church - Awe and Presence