The Stone Chapel Podcast
David Capes
"The Stone Chapel Podcast" is a weekly podcast of the friends and staff of The Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center in Houston, Texas. It is hosted by David Capes, Director of Academic Programming of the Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center. David is an engaging host, a respected New Testament scholar, and the author of Rediscovering Paul and Matthew through Old Testament Eyes. "The Stone Chapel Podcast" features theologians, scholars, and thought leaders from around the world for lively, informative, and educational discussions. With over 200 compelling, uplifting episodes that are valuable for all spiritually curious listeners, the Stone Chapel Podcast provides an unique, weekly refresh and renewal resource for pastors and church leaders.
In case you're interested in going deeper and want more educational content, most of the Stone Chapel podcasts are associated with The Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center's public lecture series, programs, and classes. Please visit our website for videos and panel discussions with many of the podcast visitors David has hosted, as well as all our resources and opportunities!
You can find all "The Stone Chapel Podcast" episodes on your favorite podcast platform.
"The Stone Chapel Podcast" is now part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network.
Copyright Lanier Foundation
In case you're interested in going deeper and want more educational content, most of the Stone Chapel podcasts are associated with The Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center's public lecture series, programs, and classes. Please visit our website for videos and panel discussions with many of the podcast visitors David has hosted, as well as all our resources and opportunities!
You can find all "The Stone Chapel Podcast" episodes on your favorite podcast platform.
"The Stone Chapel Podcast" is now part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network.
Copyright Lanier Foundation
Episodes
Mentioned books
Sep 29, 2026 • 29min
David Capes, On The Old Testament
This week, the conversation shifts. David Capes is interviewed by Mike Neglia on the "Expositors Collective" podcast. This podcast is dedicated to helping preachers prepare and deliver their sermons better than ever. David shares with Mike his interest in the Old Testament. More specifically from his book Matthew Through Old Testament Eyes. How would we read the book of Matthew in the New Testament, if we really knew the Old Testament? WATCH this episode here. Listen to more episodes of The Stone Chapel Podcast. email us at [email protected] Tune in to our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking the their facebook page. The Expositors Collective Podcast.
Sep 22, 2026 • 34min
David Capes, On Preaching
This week something different. In this episode David Capes is interviewed by Mike Neglia on the "Expositors Collective" podcast. This podcast is dedicated to helping preachers prepare and deliver their sermons better than ever. This is part one of their conversation. Part two is coming up. Among other things Mike asks David about his first sermon and things he would emphasize if he taught a course on preaching now. David's Book, Matthew Through Old Testament Eyes More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes · Email us at [email protected] · Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's Facebook page.
Sep 15, 2026 • 20min
TSCP 311 Developing Ministry with Pierre Canning
Dr. Pierre Cannings of Dallas Theological Seminary joins us on this podcast to talk about his upcoming course, LCTM 112 Developing Mission and Ministry. He earned his PhD from Dallas Baptist University in Leadership Studies. This course is just one of twelve required courses for the Lanier Certificate in Theology and Ministry. If you are interested in the certificate program, click here: https://lanierlibraryandlearningcenter.org/classes/the-lanier-certificate-in-theology-and-ministry/ · More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes · Email us at [email protected] · Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's Facebook page. Pierre Canning's Book , Leading Beyond: Biblical Leadership That Unifies Opposition
Sep 8, 2026 • 22min
Apostolic Writings In Aramaic with Andrew Gabriel Roth
Andrew Gabriel Roth returns to talk about a project he is passionate about. He has translated the New Testament from the earliest and best Aramaic manuscripts available to him. He joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about the reasons he feels so strongly about getting back to the language of Jesus. · More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes. · Email us at [email protected] · Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's Facebook page. · Here's link to Roth's book
Sep 1, 2026 • 19min
Faith In The Workplace with Denise Daniels and Elaine Ecklund
· Denise Daniels (Wheaton College) and Elaine Ecklund (Rice University) join David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about their new book, Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work. Based on an incredible pool of data, Elaine and Denise offer their readers an evidence-based approach to understanding how faith works in the workplace. More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes Today's book, Working For Better · Email us at [email protected] Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and our Facebook page.
Aug 25, 2026 • 17min
Exploring Exodus with Carmen Joy Imes
· Carmen Joy Imes, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Biola University, is giving a lecture at 7.00 pm, October 10, 2026 at the Lanier Theological Library in Houston Texas. Her title is "Exploring Exodus." She joins David Capes in this episiode of the Stone Chapel Podcast to give a preview of her talk that night. Information for the event can be found here. More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes Email us at [email protected] · Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's facebook page. Books by Carmen Joy Imes
Aug 18, 2026 • 24min
Jesus Spoke Aramaic with Ewan MacLeod
Ewan MacLeod joins David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about the significance of knowing Aramaic to being able to read and interpret the New Testament. He has a website you might want to see: jesusspokearamaic.com. There are lessons, older translations, and access to Ewan himself, who coaches people on how to read Aramaic. · More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes · A transcript from this episode · Email us at [email protected] · Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's Facebook page.
Aug 11, 2026 • 17min
The Origin of Hymns with Robert J. Morgan
Robert Morgan is back on the Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about his new book, The Origin of Hymns: It Is Well with My Soul (Harper Collins, 2026). The book came about in a most unusual way, but it is full of hymns and hymn stories that you want to know. Did you know that hymns are singable theology? Well, think about it. • More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes • A transcript from this episode • Books by Robert J. Morgan • Email us at [email protected] • Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's Facebook page. My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me is sung by Sandra Entermann from her album More Than Anything and can be found on Spotify.
Aug 4, 2026 • 21min
One Faith, One People with Andrew Roth
Andrew Gabriel Roth, a respected Aramaic specialist and his wife Jaye were visiting fellows at the Lanier Theological Library for a time. He launched One Faith One People Ministries in order to demonstrate that the two testaments of the Christian Bible are essentially one story. He is working on a variety of projects that will interest you. Especially, if you are a Bible nerd, like Dr. Capes! • More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes • A transcript from this episode • Andre Roth's books • One Fatih, One People. Ministries • Email us at [email protected] • Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's Facebook page.
Jul 28, 2026 • 21min
Good Ground with Beth Madison
Dr. Beth Madison was a resident scholar at the Lanier Theological Library. She and her husband were in Houston a few weeks ago as she was writing a new book. She agreed to sit down with David Capes and talk about her work as a soil scientist and professor at Union University in Jackson, TN. She has used her work in science to connect with audiences through several inspirational books. Do you want to know the difference between soil and dirt? Do you want to know the beauty queen of soil? Then listen. · More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes · Books by Beth Madison · A transcript from this episode · Email us at [email protected] · Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's Facebook page.
