
The Stone Chapel Podcast
“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.
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Latest episodes

May 9, 2023 • 18min
Episode 140 “In the Form of A God” Part 1, Andrew Perriman
In the book, "In the Form of A God" Andrew Perriman asks the question: did Paul believe in the pre-existence of Christ? And if so, to what extent? The post Episode 140 “In the Form of A God” Part 1, Andrew Perriman first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

May 2, 2023 • 24min
Episode 139 Revelation for the Rest of Us
This book is about how to live as dissidents in the Babylon of our time, how to hope actively for the New Jerusalem, the home of God and the goal of creation. The post Episode 139 Revelation for the Rest of Us first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Apr 25, 2023 • 20min
Episode 138 Miracles and Parables with Samuel Pagan
Dr. Pagan covers the different methodologies used by Jesus to convey his message. He will analyze the way in which his miracles complemented his teaching. The post Episode 138 Miracles and Parables with Samuel Pagan first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Apr 18, 2023 • 23min
Episode 137 Capturing Christianity with Cameron Bertuzzi
Capturing Christianity began from a desire to know if Christianity could be rationally & intellectually defended. Their YouTube channel has 178,000 subscribers. The post Episode 137 Capturing Christianity with Cameron Bertuzzi first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Apr 12, 2023 • 19min
Episode 136 A Visit To Tyndale House with Peter Williams
Tyndale House as “a residential research library and worshiping community.” It started in 1944, before D-Day, as a center for Bible research. Even as Europe was engulfed war, visionaries saw the need for such a center in the shadow of one of the world’s great universities. The post Episode 136 A Visit To Tyndale House with Peter Williams first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Apr 5, 2023 • 22min
Episode 135 Broken Planet with Sharon Dirckx
A great deal of suffering is caused by natural disasters: tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, pandemics, and other catastrophes. How do we account for such disasters if there is a God who is all powerful? The post Episode 135 Broken Planet with Sharon Dirckx first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Mar 28, 2023 • 20min
Episode 134 Amplifying Global Voices, Kiwi Jin & Ben Ritter
Most theological education occurs in Europe & North America. But Langham Partnership trains pastors & church leaders who will remain in their cultural context, thereby amplifying global voices. The post Episode 134 Amplifying Global Voices, Kiwi Jin & Ben Ritter first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Mar 21, 2023 • 17min
Episode 133 Ruth and Naomi: The vulnerable and marginalized
The book about Ruth and Naomi reveals our attitudes toward the most vulnerable in our societies. Dharamraj's helps western eyes better understand the original context as it matches closely with her South Asian heritage . The post Episode 133 Ruth and Naomi: The vulnerable and marginalized first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Mar 14, 2023 • 21min
Episode 132 Vox Petri: The Voice of Peter, with Gene Green
Christianity’s central confessions regarding the person of Jesus, the cross, salvation, the inclusive nature of the people of God, and the end of all things come to us through the apostle who was not only the church’s leader but also its first theologian. The post Episode 132 Vox Petri: The Voice of Peter, with Gene Green first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Mar 7, 2023 • 19min
Episode 131 Great Theology and Warm Hearts, Rob Trenckmann
“Great theology and warm hearts” is how Rob Trenckmann characterizes the spirit of Newton House in Oxford, England, nurturing theological pastors and pastoral theologians. The post Episode 131 Great Theology and Warm Hearts, Rob Trenckmann first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.