The Pastor Theologians Podcast
The Center for Pastor Theologians
A theology podcast for the church. The pastor theologians podcast consists of conversations and teaching resources at the intersection of theological scholarship and life and ministry in the local church. The vision for this show is to help equip pastors to be theologians for today’s complex world.
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Feb 10, 2020 • 26min
Earning a PhD as a Full-Time Pastor (Part 2) | Gerald Hiestand
How can pastors establish habits for study that will lead to success in PhD research? What are the advantages and disadvantages to pursuing a degree while serving as a pastor in a local church? What are challenges related to life, family, and finances that should be taken into account when considering part-time study? How can you evaluate whether your internal motivation will sustain you during a long research process?Living Church - Awe and Presence
Feb 3, 2020 • 28min
Earning a PhD as a Full-Time Pastor (Part 1) | Gerald Hiestand
Should pastors pursue PhD research? What are the differences between the American and European systems for PhD programs? What should you keep in mind when reaching out to a potential advisors? How developed should my research proposal be when applying for programs? CPT co-founder Gerald Hiestand shares his story of studying for a PhD while serving as a full-time pastor at Calvary Memorial Church outside Chicago.Living Church - Awe and Presence
Jan 27, 2020 • 28min
The Pastor as Cruciform Theologian (Part 2) | Todd Wilson
PART 2: How does the pastoral vocation shape our theological reflection? The life and work of a pastor is embedded in the life of the worshipping community. As such, pastors share in the joys and the pains of people in the congregation. CPT President Todd Wilson shares how the suffering-shaped life of the pastor uniquely positions them for speaking and writing of the mysteries of Christ crucified.Living Church - Awe and Presence
Jan 20, 2020 • 27min
The Pastor as Cruciform Theologian (Part 1) | Todd Wilson
How does the pastoral vocation shape our theological reflection? The life and work of a pastor is embedded in the life of the worshipping community. As such, pastors share in the joys and the pains of people in the congregation. CPT President Todd Wilson shares how the suffering-shaped life of the pastor uniquely positions them for speaking and writing of the mysteries of Christ crucified.Living Church - Awe and Presence
Jan 13, 2020 • 38min
Bonhoeffer's Ecclesial Hermeneutic | Jameson Ross
CPT Director of Fellowships, Jameson Ross, joins the podcast again to discuss his PhD research on Dietrich Bonhoeffer and theological interpretation of scripture. In this episode we explore Bonhoeffer's hermeneutical approach, the relationship between the church and biblical interpretation, and the logical and pedagogical ordering of theological reflection.Living Church - Awe and Presence
Dec 30, 2019 • 30min
Mary, the Incarnation, and Women in the Christian Story (Part 2) | Amy Peeler & Jennifer McNutt
Living Church - Awe and Presence
Dec 23, 2019 • 41min
Mary, the Incarnation, and Women in the Christian Story (Part 1) | Amy Peeler & Jennifer McNutt
Living Church - Awe and Presence
Dec 16, 2019 • 28min
Catholics, Protestants, and Justification 500 Years after the Reformation | Chris Castaldo
Living Church - Awe and Presence
Dec 9, 2019 • 41min
Becoming a Pastor Theologian | Chris Castaldo
CPT fellow Chris Castaldo, Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church in Naperville, IL, joins the podcast. Chris tells his story of growing up as an Italian Catholic in New York and his eventual conversion to Protestantism. Chris goes on to tell his story of education and training for pastoral ministry.Living Church - Awe and Presence
Dec 2, 2019 • 38min
Becoming a Pastor Theologian | Jameson Ross
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