Tangible: Theology Learned and Lived
Concordia Seminary
We're exploring the ways in which theology permeates all aspects of life. Through conversations with the faculty at Concordia Seminary- St Louis, we will challenge you to deepen your theology and live out your faith in Christ. We'll talk with a variety of professors on a variety of topics - something different in every episode…but all pointing to the intersection between faith and daily life. It's tangible: theology learned and lived.
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Oct 15, 2023 • 28min
Fire in the Windows - Dr. Thomas J. Egger and Dr. Peter Nafzger
"We have this really dramatic visual presentation of what it looks like when Jesus rises from the dead. It looks like this swirling phoenix fire and he's standing in triumph over this great inferno!" Join Dr. Thomas Egger and Dr. Peter Nafzger as they explore one way in which theology has become tangible through art.
Sep 30, 2023 • 33min
Artificial Intelligence and the Church - Dr. David Maxwell and Dr. Joel Okamoto
How do recent technological advancements in artificial intelligence and GPT4 impact the church? According to Dr. David Maxwell "The theological implication is that if AI starts acting human, we're going to think of it as human." Join the conversation between Dr. David Maxwell, Dr. Joel Okamoto and Jessica Bordeleau as they discuss artificial intelligence and what it means to be human.
Sep 15, 2023 • 31min
Where is Jesus Right Now? - Dr. Dale Meyer
Dr. Dale A. Meyer and Dr. David Schmidtt begin by discussing the symbolism in the new artwork in the Concordia Seminary chapel. The conversation takes a fascinating turn when Dr. Meyer asks "Where is Jesus now? If we don't emphasize what Christ is doing now ... you create a vacuum, and a number of things happen in the vacuum …"
Sep 15, 2023 • 30min
When a Preacher Can't Speak - Dr. Joel Elowsky
The sudden onset of a vocal cord disfunction left preacher Dr. Joel Elowsky unable to speak for four years. "It was truly one of those dark tunnels. You don't really see any light except for that little pinprick." This candid discussion explores Elowsky's understanding of God's nature.
