The Stone Chapel Podcast

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.

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.

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.

“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.

Scientist and theologian, Nancy Dawson discusses genealogies of the Bible, kinship connections, and how the structure of biblical history is set up. The post Episode 130 All the Genealogies of the Bible, Nancy Dawson first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

The study of humanities and languages are designed to teach people how to think—not what to think—and to communicate well. They are the prelude to understanding the big questions: who am I? what is my place in history? what virtues are necessary to become and remain a free people? The post Episode 129 Do You Need to Learn Greek and Hebrew, J Laansma first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

As the west becomes more post-Christian, most followers of Jesus are in the Majority World. But these regions do not have the resources to train, mentor, and equip the next generation of leaders. ScholarLeaders has stepped into the gap. The post Episode 128 Training in War Time with Christopher Hays first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Is God a Bully? Where is the balance between the severity of God and the kindness of God? Is there a difference between the God of the New and Old Testaments? The post Episode 127 Is God a Bully? With Paul Copan first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

In today's podcast we discuss recovering the ancient practice of catechism, that is, teaching and training believers on their journey to baptism and living honestly out of that event. The basic idea: what does it mean to follow Jesus? Or what does it mean to become a Christian? The post 126 Making Christians: The Ancient Practice of Catechism first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Dr. Faro has written a book that examines the various words and meanings for evil in the Scriptures with particular focus upon Genesis. Her intent is on understanding the language of evil, its source, and then deconstructing evil so that its power over humans is lessened. The post Episode 125. Deconstructing Evil with Ingrid Faro first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.