The Stone Chapel Podcast
ChurchLeaders Podcast Network
“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
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Feb 7, 2023 • 20min
Episode 127 Is God a Bully? With Paul Copan
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.
Feb 1, 2023 • 20min
126 Making Christians: The Ancient Practice of Catechism
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.
Jan 24, 2023 • 17min
Episode 125. Deconstructing Evil with Ingrid Faro
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.
Jan 17, 2023 • 22min
124. Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters, C J Imes
What does it mean that human beings, male and female, are made in God’s image? Carmen Joy Imes challenges the translation of a little Hebrew preposition, most often translated “in.” She makes a compelling case that the point is that human beings are made AS God’s image. The post 124. Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters, C J Imes first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.
Jan 10, 2023 • 18min
Episode 123 Foretaste of the Future with Dean Flemming
Foretaste of the Future is a clear explanation of Revelation, not as a book about the future but as a book to shape the church to become a foretaste of the future. The post Episode 123 Foretaste of the Future with Dean Flemming first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.
Dec 22, 2022 • 12min
Episode 122 Happy Xmas with David Capes
So is the word “Xmas” an attempt to take “Christ” out of “Christmas.” What’s the story with that? David Capes tackles this question in this podcast. The answer may surprise you. There is actually a long history tied to the expression. The post Episode 122 Happy Xmas with David Capes first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.
Dec 6, 2022 • 17min
Episode 121 Apologetics on Mission with Kristen Davis
Kristen Davis co-founded Apologetics on Mission with Ben Clifton. Kristen has been teaching apologetics since 2010. Many people lack resources and access to the finest apologetics courses and universities. They so joined forces to take training in apologetics around the world. The post Episode 121 Apologetics on Mission with Kristen Davis first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.
Nov 29, 2022 • 26min
Episode 120 Electric Jesus with Chris White
“Electric Jesus” is a movie directed by Chris White, a filmmaker (screenwriter and director) who makes his home in sunny South Carolina. It is a funny, moving adventure, a nostalgic look at the place of contemporary Christian music in the 1980s (released Nov 2021). The post Episode 120 Electric Jesus with Chris White first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.
Nov 22, 2022 • 23min
Episode 119 Am I Just My Brain with Sharon Dirckx
Am I Just My Brain? (2019) is a book by Sharon Dirckx dealing with an ancient and modern question. Are we more than our brains? Are humans self-aware only because of neuro-chemical reactions or electrical activity or are we something more? The post Episode 119 Am I Just My Brain with Sharon Dirckx first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.
Nov 15, 2022 • 16min
Episode 118 The Gilgamesh Epic with Adam Miglio
Adam Miglio stopped by to talk about his newest book: The Gilgamesh Epic in Genesis 1-11: Peering into the Deep. The story is about a king from Uruk and his epic journeys. It's one of the most widely read and generously preserved stories of the ancient world. The post Episode 118 The Gilgamesh Epic with Adam Miglio first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.
