
Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures
Christian scholars and church leaders at Harbor, Pepperdine University’s annual Bible Lectures, inspire listeners with this collection of topics on Christian living, relationships, ministry, and biblical insight.
Latest episodes

May 7, 2025 • 60min
Don McGlaughlin - ”Shouting from the Rooftop: What Progessives Get Wrong About Conservatives and How to Get it Right”
Wed May 7, 2025 - 8:30 AM
Presenter(s): Don McGlaughlin

May 7, 2025 • 58min
Tim Spivey - ”Dancing on Eggshells: 6 Truths the Tomorrow’s Church Must Recommit to Today (Part 1)”
Wed May 7, 2025 - 8:30 AM
Presenter(s): Tim Spivey
Contrary to popular belief, the next generation is hungry for missional and doctrinal clarity. This class encourages the church to be bold in claiming these six, "touchy," biblical truths in providing a firm foundation for tomorrow's church.

May 7, 2025 • 58min
Russell Heil - ”Jesus and Justice”
Tue May 6, 2025 - 8:45 PM
Presenter(s): Russell Heil
Modern slavery. Human trafficking. Violence against the poor. What does the work of justice look like for the church today? Informed by the insights of the International Justice Mission, we will examine how our faith intersects with the realities of injustice and the church's mission in dismantling oppressive structures. Come participate in a thought-provoking discussion on human rights and practical steps of faith to embody Christ's message of love. We will conclude with a reflective practice of stillness, allowing us to listen for divine inspiration as we recommit to justice in the Kingdom.

May 7, 2025 • 32min
Shon Smith - ”The Time is Now: Embracing The Kingdom”
Tue May 6, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Presenter(s): Shon Smith

May 7, 2025 • 51min
Bobby Valentine - ”YHWH MALAK Part 1: God is King as Creator”
Tue May 6, 2025 - 8:45 PM
Presenter(s): Bobby Valentine
YHWH MALAK: Yahweh and God’s Kingdom in the Old Testament. When Jesus appeared preaching the “kingdom of God,” his fellow Jews did not ask what that meant. These classes will look at the overlooked teaching of God’s kingdom in the Old Testament.

May 3, 2024 • 49min
To Fear or Not to Fear? - Kindy DeLong
Jesus' teaching on fear and worry in Luke 12
Teacher:
Kindy DeLong

May 3, 2024 • 46min
A Beautiful Resistance: Resilient Discipleship in a Secular Age - Jonathan Storment
Teacher:
Jonathan Storment

May 3, 2024 • 48min
Preparing for Conversations About Sex with Young Adults - Dori Lansbach
Hosted by the Boone Center for the Family. Sex is a pervasive topic in our society and a very relevant issue for young adults. Statistics show dishearteningly high rates of unmarried young adults and teens are sexually active. Young adults need a safe place to talk about sexual issues, and they need adults in their lives who are willing to talk, listen, understand, and guide. There is so much in our culture that is untrue about sex. God has given us a beautiful gift in our sexuality, and we need to talk about how He does want us to use this gift. Join us as we discuss helpful ways to talk about sex in a way that young adults are likely to hear and understand.
Teacher:
Dori Lansbach

May 3, 2024 • 53min
Why Being Last in a World Trying to be First is the Way of Jesus. - Jeff Hubbard
Trophies. Promotions. Raises. Power. Authority. Honor. Credit... These are all things that the world around us values, pursues, and covets. This year we have yet another election cycle where individuals will be jockeying for votes, offices, and power. We can’t turn on the TV, listen to a podcast, get on a website, or even walk out our front door without being bombarded with the temptation to seek after the same type things. And yet… rather than grasp worldly power, fame, or authority Jesus actually shunned them. Instead he used words like humility, sacrifice, service, and submission. So how do we as Christians in the 21st century, follow the way of Jesus that teaches that an upside down ethic that teaches other first and us second? And how in the world do we get our churches to turn off the political pundits and spend more time living out the Greatest Commands and the Great Commission?
Teacher:
Jeff Hubbard

May 3, 2024 • 42min
Spurring One Another on in Every Conversation Toward Love and Good Deeds - Kim and Scott Lambert
Did you know that there are four simple elements that make a good conversation great? Join Scott and Kim Lambert as they explore Hebrews 10:24 and share Heather Hollerman’s four mindsets that everyone should consider when having a conversation. This class will have a practical hands-on element so come ready to participate!
Teachers:
Kim and Scott Lambert