Theology for the Church

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Theology for the Church aims to provide accessible, theologically rich conversations that have an eye toward applied theology and a heart for the local church. Weekly episodes hosted by Caleb Lenard (DEdMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) cover all kinds of topics and themes in Christian doctrine, biblical theology, and Christian formation through engaging interviews with pastors, biblical scholars, and theologians from across the globe.

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The Book of Genesis with Stephen Dempster (S2E20)

May 13 2024 62 mins  
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Stephen Dempster (PhD, University of Toronto) professor emeritus of religious studies at Crandall University to discuss a theology of the book of Genesis. Together they answer questions like: What is the literary structure of Genesis? What are the main themes found in Genesis? How does Genesis relate to the rest of the Bible? And more. Resources

A Theology of Worship with Devon Kauflin (S2E19)

May 06 2024 68 mins  
In this episode, Caleb is joined by guest, Devon Kauflin (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) who serves as lead pastor at Grace Church in Clarksburg, Maryland and helps lead Sovereign Grace Music. Together they discuss things like: a biblical theology of worship, how to think through structuring gathered worship, ordinary means of grace, and more. Resources: Reformatio

Covenant and Law: A Presbyterian Perspective with Brandon Crowe (S2E18)

Apr 29 2024 49 mins  
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Brandon Crowe (PhD, Edinburgh) professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary to discuss a biblical theology of covenant and law via Dr. Crowe's recent book, The Path of Faith: A Biblical Theology of Covenant and Law. Resources: The Path of Faith: A Biblical Theology of Covenant and Law by Brandon Crowe https://a.co/d/7t4VyiG The

Progressive Covenantalism and the Sabbath with Andy Naselli (S2E17)

Apr 22 2024 40 mins  
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Andy Naselli (PhD, Bob Jones University; PhD Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) Professor of Systematic Theology and New Testament at Bethlehem College and Seminary and one of the pastors of The North Church in Minneapolis, MN. Together they discuss a biblical theology of the Sabbath from progressive covenantalist perspective. Resources: 40

1689 Federalism and the Sabbath with Jon English Lee (S2E16)

Apr 15 2024 54 mins  
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jon English Lee (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Pastor of Discipleship for Morningview Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama and a professor at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss a biblical theology of the Sabbath from a 1689 Federalist/Reformed Baptist perspective. Resources There Remains a Sabbath Rest for the P

Paul and Moses's Law with Joshua Greever (S2E15)

Apr 08 2024 56 mins  
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Joshua Greever (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Associate Professor of New Testament at Bethlehem College and Seminary to discuss a progressive covenantalist perspective on Paul and Moses's law in the Christian life and civil government. Together, they discuss questions like: What is meant by the term "law"? Does Paul use the trip

1689 Federalism, Theonomy, and Moses's Law with Justin Perdue (S2E14)

Apr 01 2024 58 mins  
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Justin Perdue (MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), lead pastor of Covenant Baptist Church (Ashville, North Carolina) and cohost of the Theocast podcast to discuss a confessional Baptist response to how the law of Moses applies to the Christian life today via discussion on: the tripartite division of the law, moral/natural law and po

Relating Moses's Law to Christians with Jason DeRouchie (S2E13)

Mar 25 2024 89 mins  
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jason DeRouchie (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss a progressive covenantalist perspective on how Christians are to apply the law of Moses today. Together, they discuss questions like: should we view OT law as a unit/single entity

The Law and the Gospel in the Christian Life with Fred Malone (S2E12)

Mar 18 2024 66 mins  
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Fred Malone (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) retired pastor and Professor of Pastoral Theology at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss how Christians are to apply the law of Moses in the Christian life today from a 1689 Federalist/Reformed Baptist Perspective. Together they cover the tripartite division (general equity

Agreement and Divergence: 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism with Daniel Scheiderer (S2E11)

Mar 11 2024 90 mins  
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Daniel Scheiderer (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Senior Pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Chambersburg, PA to compare Baptist covenant theologies: 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism from a 1689 Federalist perspective. Together they discuss questions about theological method, how each system understands the theological