The Stone Chapel Podcast

Dr. Michael Bird returns to The Stone Chapel Podcast to talk with David Capes about his recent book, co-authored with Tom Wright, entitled Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies. Bird and Wright teamed up to write about politics, the kingdom of God, and theology in light of the polarized nature of western societies. They make a compelling case that followers of Jesus need actually to follow Jesus in his teachings about the kingdom of God as an antidote to the competitive and destructive nature of politics these days. If you think Jesus had more to say about life than how to get to heaven when you die, this is a book you need to read and study. It will lead you deeper into Scripture. The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network. For a transcript of this episode click here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast-episode/stone-chapel-politics-theology-mike-bird To listen to previous episodes of “The Stone Chapel Podcast” click here. This podcast is about 20 minutes in length.

Constantine Campbell, professor and research director at the Sydney College of Divinity in Australia, joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about a new edition of a well-known book, Basics of Verbal Aspect in Biblical Greek (2nd edition, Zondervan Language Basics Series). He and David nerd out a little on the Greek, but they demonstrate how knowing verbal aspect—a universal feature of languages—pays off when reading Scripture. Con, as his friends know him, is also an amazing jazz saxophonist. We include a snippet of one of his songs, “Lykabettus” from the album Athina, released in March 2024. The album’s site is here: https://kavos.hearnow.com/athina For more about Con Campbell as a musician and scholar see his website: https://www.constantinecampbell.info/ For a transcript of this episode click here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast-episode/stone-chapel-verbal-aspect-biblical-greek-constantine-campbell The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network.  To listen to previous episodes of “The Stone Chapel Podcast” click here. This podcast is approximately 21 minutes in length.

Esau McCaulley (PhD, St. Andrews University) joins David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcast to discuss his upcoming lecture at the Lanier Theological Library, October 12, 2024. His title is “The Gospels and the Anti-Slavery Movement.” Many scholars and critics of the Bible conclude that the proper reading of the Christian Scripture promotes slavery and is thus immoral. Indeed, the best cases made from the Bible during the anti-slavery movement were on the side of the slave owners and defenders. Esau McCaulley challenges that conclusion; he says the best readings of Scripture were on the side of the abolitionists. In this lecture McCaulley will show how the life and teachings of Jesus ultimately undermine one of humanity’s oldest and gravest sins. For a transcript of this episode click here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast-episode/stone-chapel-gospels-anti-slavery-esau-mccaulley The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network.  To listen to previous episodes of “The Stone Chapel Podcast” click here.

John Peckham returns to The Stone Chapel Podcast to discuss a new book, titled "Why We Pray: Understanding Prayer in the Context of Cosmic Conflict" (Baker Academic, 2024). Rather than conceiving of prayer as merely communication one to another, Peckham asks of us to put prayer within the context of what is and has been going on since creation; there is a conflict between God and the principalities and power. There are conflicts too between human beings and God. In particular, Peckham’s book tackles the thorny question of seemingly unanswered prayers. Check out John’s earlier book, "The Theodicy of Love." For a transcript of this episode click here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast-episode/stone-chapel-pray-john-peckham The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network.  To listen to previous episodes of “The Stone Chapel Podcast” click here.  

Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is an international author, speaker, and influencer from near London. She will lecture at the Lanier Theological Library on the weekend of 20-22 September 2024. Her topic: “C. S. Lewis and the Problem of Pain.” In this podcast we provide a bit of apreview to that lecture. Click here for a description of that weekend’s lecture: https://www.laniertheologicallibrary.org/event/september-21-2024-lecture-by-amy-orr-ewing/?event_date=2024-09-21 If you are interested in attending the lecture in person or on the Internet, please register as soon as possible. Jerry Root, Stephanie Derrick, Jahdiel Perez, and Mark Lanier will join us for the panel discussion. For a transcript of this episode click here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast-episode/stone-chapel-c-s-lewis-pain-amy-orr-ewing The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network.  To listen to previous episodes of “The Stone Chapel Podcast” click here.

In September 2024 the Lanier Theological Library in Houston will host the 2024 Earle Lectures in Biblical Studies for the Nazarene Theological Seminary (NTS) in Kansas City, Missouri.  Dr. Michael Gorman, widely known for his work in hermeneutics, Paul, and John, will deliver the lectures which will be streamed all around the world and presented live to a special audience of about forty people.  Dr. Gorman and Dr. Andy Johnson, Professor of New Testament at NTS, join Dr. David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcasts to discuss the series, its significance, and summarize Dr. Gorman’s upcoming lectures at LTLHouston.  To join the special, live audience in Houston email David.capes@lanierlibrary.org.  Here’s the link to stream the lecture- 2024 Earle Lectures in Biblical Studies for the Nazarene Theological Seminary For a transcript of this episode click here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast-episode/stone-chapel-paul-john-michael-gorman-andy-johnson The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network.  To listen to previous episodes of “The Stone Chapel Podcast” click here.

In this thought-provoking discussion, John Lennox, a world-acclaimed mathematician and Christian scholar, delves into the life of Abraham from his upcoming book, 'Friend of God.' He illustrates Abraham's faith as a timeless model of trust, connecting it to modern challenges. Lennox also explores Abraham's legacy as the father of nations and the global growth of Christianity, emphasizing its inclusivity. The conversation further addresses the implications of family dynamics in today's society, shedding light on faith and relationships in a changing world.

Dr. Stanley Porter is a well-known New Testament scholar. He is also president and dean of McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton, Ontario. He and Bryan Dyer, Baker Academic Books, co-authored a new book investigating the New Testament’s titles and traditions associated with Jesus. Stan joined David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcasts to talk about their latest book, which offers a modified-titles approach to Christology. You can read the transcript of this episode here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast-episode/stone-chapel-christology-stan-porter Check out other podcasts on the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network. To listen to previous episodes of “The Stone Chapel Podcast” click here.

The First Nations Version is a new Bible translation created by and created for native Americans. The project director, Terry Wildman, joined David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about the impetus to the translation and to read selections. You can read the transcript of this episode here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast-episode/stone-chapel-bible-first-nations-terry-wildman Check out other podcasts on the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network. To listen to previous episodes of “The Stone Chapel Podcast” click here.

Interpreting the Bible begins with wrestling with the original context. In part that means understanding the genre of the literature (Gospel, history, letter, apocalypse, etc.) and the genres embedded in them (hymns, letters, confessions, preformed traditions, riddles, etc). Dr. Jeannine Brown, Professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary (Minneapolis, MN), joins David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcast to discuss how identifying genre helps to know the Bible better. You can read the transcript of this episode here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast-episode/stone-chapel-genres-new-testament-jeannine-brown Check out other podcasts on the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network. To listen to previous episodes of “The Stone Chapel Podcast” click here. For Jeannine Brown’s book: Embedded Genres in the New Testament: Understanding Their Impact for Interpretation.