Dr. Kyle Keimer is one of the newest professors at Pillar Seminary. In this episode, Dr. Keimer meets up with the Pillar Podcast team to discuss his fascinating work in archaeology and how it helps unravel the world of the Bible. Kyle specializes in the archaeology of ancient Israel and the Hebrew Bible. Currently, his research focuses on the archaeology of the early Israelite monarchy, the books of Samuel, historical geography, and Israelite religion. Since 2018 he has co-directed excavations at Khirbet el-Ra’i, Israel. He also teaches for Jerusalem University College and was Senior Lecturer in the archaeology, history, and languages of ancient Israel and the Near East at Macquarie University, Sydney before returning to the U.S. Previous publications include The Ancient Israelite World (Routledge, 2023, with George A. Pierce), Registers and Modes of Communication in the Ancient Near East: Getting the Message Across (Routledge, 2018, with Gillan Davis), and numerous articles. Kyle co-hosts the Biblical World podcast which explores the archaeological, historical, geographical, and cultural backgrounds of the Bible.  #Archaeology #BibleHistory #MeetTheFaculty #DrKyleKeimer #AncientHistory #pillarpodcast

Dr. Cyndi Parker is a professor at Pillar Seminary, with experience teaching in Israel and a passion for the biblical land. In the discussion, she shares insights on the significance of geographical and cultural context in understanding scripture. Cyndi talks about her innovative educational trips to Israel, linking modern history with biblical narratives. Her work as the host of "Context Matters" reveals her dedication to enhancing biblical literacy. Exciting plans for her upcoming courses also highlight her commitment to engaging students in rich, contextual learning.

Tune in as we sit down with Curtis Chang, the brilliant mind behind Consulting Within Reach and Executive Director of Redeeming Babel. He's also the author of the insightful book, The Anxiety Opportunity. In this episode he shares his wisdom on confronting anxiety, navigating Christian nationalism, and his inspiring work with Redeeming Babel's project, 'The After Party'.  #pillarpodcast #pillarseminary #consultingwithinreach #redeemingbabel #theanxietyopportunity #anxiety #nationalism

The Pillar podcast team dives into a compelling conversation with Napp Nazworth of the J29 Coalition. He shares insights on leaving the Christian Post, his impactful work with J29, and the pervasive effects of misinformation.   #pillarpodcast #seminarypodcast #J29Coalition #misinformation #fakenews

Join our guest host, Sharifa Stevens, in an exploration of experiences our students have had as women in ministry. These faithful and confident leaders give us some insight on their time in ministry and the obstacles they've faced in leadership positions. #womeninministry #womeninleadership #womenwhoserve #womenforjesus #pillarseminary #pillarpodcast

The Pillar podcast team finishes up a conversation with Elizabeth Neumann, a counterterrorism and homeland security professional who served in two different presidential administrations. In the second half of our conversation, Elizabeth shares more on her personal experience with divides within the church due to political positions, what we as Christians can do to help those who have slipped into political extremes, and the benefits of directly interacting with those we disagree with. There is so much value in this conversation. Don’t miss out! Be sure to preorder her book “Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace” which comes out on April 23rd! pillarseminary.org/podcast #pillarpodcast #christiannationalism #extremism #kingdomofrage #stateofthechurch

Elizabeth Neumann, a seasoned counterterrorism and homeland security expert, shares her insights on the alarming trends towards extremism. She highlights how identity-based violence is evolving and urges faith communities to actively reject extremist ideologies. The conversation delves into the troubling rise of Christian nationalism, linking it with right-wing extremism and its associated violence. Neumann warns about the normalization of hostile rhetoric, particularly during crises like COVID-19, which fuels radicalization and societal tensions.

Get ready to dive deep into the complexities of Christian Nationalism! This episode launches our series intended to spark conversations for your ministry and life. Join us as we unpack the layers with insightful interviews from experts in the field. Episode features Dr. Dan Lowery who helps us define the term using an excerpt from Phillip Gorski and Samuel L. Perry's book 'The Flag and the Cross.' Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion! 

The Pillar Podcast team finishes up a conversation with Dr. Beth Currier regarding how the arrangement of the Psalter reflects the unique history of Israel.

The Pillar Podcast team links up with Dr. Beth Currier to learn about how the arrangement of the Psalter reflects the unique history of Israel.   pillarseminary.org/podcast