
EFCA Theology Podcast
The EFCA Theology Podcast encourages pastors and church leaders to stay passionate about the gospel and faithful to the Scriptures. Episodes help listeners understand, share and live out our most important beliefs.
Latest episodes

Feb 11, 2021 • 48min
Episode 209: The Psalms and Christian Preaching with Dr. Robert Smith, Jr.
In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Robert Smith’s message on “The Psalms and Christian Preaching.”
Dr. Smith serves as Charles T. Carter Baptist Chair of Divinity and Professor of Christian Preaching at Beeson Divinity School, Birmingham, Alabama.

Feb 11, 2021 • 48min
Episode 207: The Psalms and Christian Lament with Rev. Mark Vroegop
In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Rev. Mark Vroegop’s message on “The Psalms and Christian Lament.”
Rev. Vroegop serves as Lead Pastor and Elder at College Park Church, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Feb 11, 2021 • 1h 2min
Episode 205: The Psalms, Christ, and the Christian Scriptures with Dr. James Hamilton
In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. James Hamilton’s message on “The Psalms, Christ, and the Christian Scriptures.”
Dr. Hamilton serves as Professor of Biblical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky.

Feb 11, 2021 • 53min
Episode 204: The Psalms and Christian Worship with Dr. Scott Manetsch
In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Scott Manetsch’s message on “The Psalms and Christian Worship.”
Dr. Manetsch serves as Chair of the Church History and the History of Christian Thought Department at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois.

Feb 11, 2021 • 50min
Episode 206: The Psalms and Christian Living with Dr. Walter Kim
In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Walter Kim’s message on “The Psalms and Christian Living.”
Dr. Kim serves as Pastor for Leadership at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Charlottesville, Virginia and as President of National Association of Evangelicals

Feb 11, 2021 • 30min
Episode 203: Greg Strand Introduces the 2021 Theology Conference
In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Greg Strand’s introduction to the conference.
Greg serves as the executive director of theology and credentialing in the EFCA.

Jun 4, 2020 • 1h 18min
Episode 202: The Doctrine of Hell: Eternal Conscious Punishment with Dr. Don Carson
In February 2020, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered at Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois, for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “Contending for the Faith – 7 Critical Contemporary Doctrinal Challenges: A Biblical, Theological and Pastoral Response.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Don Carson’s message on the topic, “The Doctrine of Hell: Eternal Conscious Punishment.”
Don serves as emeritus professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and founder and theologian-at-large of The Gospel Coalition.

May 28, 2020 • 1h 10min
Episode 201: The Doctrine of Christ: The Exclusivity and Necessity of Jesus Christ with Dr. Harold Netland
In February 2020, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered at Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois, for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “Contending for the Faith – 7 Critical Contemporary Doctrinal Challenges: A Biblical, Theological and Pastoral Response.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Harold Netland’s message on the topic, “The Doctrine of Christ: The Exclusivity and Necessity of Jesus Christ.”
Harold serves as professor of philosophy of religion and intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois.

May 21, 2020 • 1h 49min
Episode 200: The Doctrine of the Church: The People of God, Public Theology and Politics with Rev. Thabiti Anyabwile and Dr. Jonathan Leeman
In February 2020, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered at Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois, for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “Contending for the Faith – 7 Critical Contemporary Doctrinal Challenges: A Biblical, Theological and Pastoral Response.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Jonathan Leeman’s and Rev. Thabiti Anyabwile’s messages on the topic, “The Doctrine of the Church: The People of God, Public Theology and Politics.”
Jonathan serves as the editorial director for 9Marks series of books and 9Marks Journal in Washington D.C. Thabiti serves as pastor of Anacostia River Church in Washington D.C., and council member of The Gospel Coalition.

May 14, 2020 • 1h 10min
Episode 199: The Doctrine of Salvation: Penal Substitution—The Heart of Atonement with Dr. Steve Wellum
In February 2020, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered at Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois, for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “Contending for the Faith – 7 Critical Contemporary Doctrinal Challenges: A Biblical, Theological and Pastoral Response.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Steve Wellum’s message on the topic, “The Doctrine of Salvation: Penal Substitution – The Heart of the Atonement.”
Steve serves as professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and editor of The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology.