EFCA Theology Podcast

From the 2024 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Nate Brooks delivers his message on "Marital Abuse: A Picture of Satan's Design and a Manifestation of the Anti Gospel."

From the 2024 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. James R. Newheiser, Jr delivers his message on "Divorce and Remarriage: Exceptions to the Permanency of Marriage."

Dr. Robert Yarbrough, an expert in theology and biblical studies, delves into the theological and biblical understanding of marriage, highlighting its significance in the Christian context. He explores the relationship dynamics between man and woman in Genesis, discussing the consequences of sin and God's promise of redemption. The podcast also touches on the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice in strengthening marriages and promoting peace amidst enmity.

From the 2024 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. David J. Ayers delivers his message on "The State of Marriage and the Family: Changes and Challenges."

Kevin Kompelien and Carlton Harris discuss the significance of the document 'Where We Stand in the EFCA: Denials and Affirmations.' They explore the challenges faced by the church, the importance of living out the gospel in love and truth, and navigating divisions with wisdom and humility.

Greg Strand talks with two EFCA district superintendents, Tim Jacobs of EFCA West and Sam Huggard of the New England District, to discuss cultural tensions at the local church level, why the document “Where We Stand in the EFCA: Denials and Affirmations” was needed in this moment and how they’ve used it as a discipling and ministry tool.

Bill Riedel (EFCA board of directors chair) and Dave Linde (EFCA board of ministerial standing chair) join Greg Strand (EFCA executive director of theology and credentialing) to discuss the declaration, “Where We Stand in the EFCA: Denials and Affirmations." They unpack the context and motivation behind writing the document, the vital role of the boards in the EFCA, how they have appreciated and used the declaration, how it can help bring unity in times of division and how it can help pastors shepherd their churches well in this day of cultural change, tethered to the text of Scripture and grounded in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Greg Strand talks with Bill Kynes about the cultural landscape and engaging cultural issues, the beauty of the gospel in a fractured world, how to foster meaningful dialogue in the Church, emphasizing King Jesus in a heightened political climate and why the EFCA released the document “Where We Stand in the EFCA: Denials and Affirmations." Visit efca.org.

In his breakout session at the 2023 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer examines what it means to read a culture and how pastors can thoughtfully engage with and exegete the culture in which we live.

Dr. Fred Sanders, professor at Torrey Honors College, Biola University in La Mirada, California, teaches on the topic, "We believe God, 'existing in a loving unity of three equally divine Persons," is "infinitely perfect" and has "graciously purposed" all things "for His own glory" at the 2023 EFCA Theology Conference.