Regent College Podcast

Every other summer, Dr. Diane Stinton takes a group of Regent students to Nairobi, Kenya to learn from African theologians alongside local theological students. Listen in as three Regent students share how this past summer's journey gave them new hope for their local churches and the church around the world.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

Should our theology encompass animals as well? Should Christians be vegan? Did Jesus reconcile animals to Himself through His death and resurrection as well? We had a wonderful conversation with David Clough about animal ethics and animal flourishing and our place as Christians in all of this environmental crisis. Make sure to listen to this episode all the way through.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.eduTo learn more about David's organization visit:https://www.becreaturekind.org/

A lot of people are looking towards China not only for its economy and culture but also for the development of Christian Theology. We had a conversation with Dr. Grace Liang about the non-violent arrival of the Gospel to China (as opposed to the arrival in other countries or continents), missionaries in China, the conflict between Chinese culture and Christianity, the characteristics of Chinese theology and more.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

Our theology, spirituality, and discipleship are being shaped not only by the cities we live in but also by the neighborhoods we live in. We had a wonderful conversation with David Leong about how the geography of our urban cities tell stories, stories of racism, displacement, and power.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

When it comes to both marriage and singleness, the grass often looks greener on the other side. But unintended singleness brings with it a particular set of challenges. Connally Gilliam, author of Revelations of a Single Woman and And Yet, Undaunted: Embraced by the Goodness of God in the Chaos of Life, joins us to discuss how to live well when life isn't quite what you expected it to be.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

Most people belong to some type of close community where they invest their lives on a regular basis but not many belong to a healthy community where diversity, hospitality, openness, trust, and truthfulness are present. How can we transform our community into a healthy community? We had a conversation with Dr. Pohl about what a healthy community should look like and how to help our communities get there.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

Some years ago Matt and Julie Canlis decided to move to the UK in order to further their theological education. What they didn't know was that the trip would change their lives. In their recent documentary, Godspeed, Julie and Matt show how slowing down can help us catch up with God. Don't miss this funny and heartfelt conversation.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/To watch the documentary for free:https://www.livegodspeed.org/watchgodspeed-cover

Dr. Soo-Inn Tan challenges us to get together with a group of friends and turn our friendship into a Spiritual Friendship. Do you have any idea what that is? Is it friendship on steroids? It is actually simpler and more fruitful than you think. Join us in a conversation on friendship, a topic too-often neglected on Sunday mornings.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/To order a copy of Soo-Inn's book:https://graceworks.com.sg

Strap your boots and get ready for a mind-bending theological experience with Bethany Sollereder. On this episode, she argues that the fall did not affect creation directly but only humans. Are you intrigued enough already? This is an episode you really do not want to miss.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/To order a copy of Bethany Sollereder's book:bethany.sollereder@theology.ox.ac.uk

Today's podcast is all about the flourishing of the vulnerable in community, and how that relates to the common good. We had a great conversation with Andy and Amy about how the church can join forces with other institutions for the flourishing—not just a material flourishing but a holistic one—of our communities, families, and churches.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

On this episode, we had a great conversation with Barbara Armacost about the justice system and its place in the kingdom of God. We spoke about the strengths and weaknesses of a retributive justice system and how a justice system based on restitution instead of retribution might look.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

In this Episode, John Walton, one of the top scholars of Genesis in the world right now, answers our most complicated questions about Genesis 1 & 2. This was a fun and insightful conversation that you just cannot miss.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming courses visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/

Dr. Sarah Williams addresses the current sexual identity crisis that we experience today by advocating for 1) a better understanding of history and 2) a more nuanced use of language that can help us have better conversations about marriage, sex, and identity. This is a podcast you just cannot miss.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming courses visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/

Have you ever wondered if some of the spiritual experiences that you've had throughout your Christian life were unique or if someone else in the past experienced the same things? Have you ever felt that what you experienced might have been a little "off" when it comes to "correct" Biblical teaching? Glen Scorgie has studied the mystics and also written about them and he is here today to help us understand how our spirituality connects and/or differs from those in the past.To learn more about Regent College and all of its courses visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/

In this episode, we challenge Dr. Rikk Watts with difficult questions about the 4 Gospels. These are some of the questions:—Why does Jesus hide his identity?—Why are demon-possessed people not mentioned in the OT as in the Gospels?—Why isn't John persecuted for preaching the baptism of forgiveness of sins?—Can Jesus transfigure at will?—"Nobody knows the day and the hour, nor the Son..." Does the Father know things that the Son does not?....and many other interesting and difficult topics.To learn more about Regent College and all of its courses visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/

How do we understand a Christian conversion? Is it a static moment or is it a journey? Does our personal conversion experience match the experiences of our favorite Bible characters? In this episode, Gordon T. Smith, who by the way wrote 2 books and did a doctoral dissertation on this topic, challenges our concepts of conversion and tells us where all of our evangelical confusion around conversion started. You cannot miss this episode.To learn more about Regent College and all of its courses visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/

We had a great conversation with Dr. Mabiala Kenzo of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He argues that we can still feel the impact of the colonial period on our theology today, and this is true both for the colonized and the colonizers. Join us as we discuss the postcolonial state of not only the world but also the church.To learn more about Regent College and all of its courses visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/

Trying to sell self-denial to 21st-century people is like trying to sell hockey to Brazilians. But Wesley Hill is willing to give it a shot on today's podcast. He argues that asceticism is not about eliminating desire. Actually, it has more to do with the intensification of desire. Interest piqued? Have a listen.To learn more about Regent College and all of its courses visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/

Steve Bell is one of the most awarded Christian artists alive today. He also, by the way, is not fond of being called a "Christian artist." Steve opens up about his experience with the Christian music industry, about how there was no space for someone like him, and about the unhappiness experienced by many of his colleagues inside that industry. Join us in our conversation about Christian music and where it is heading.To learn more about Regent College and all of its courses visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/

We had the opportunity to talk with one of the leading theologians on the topic of mental health and dementia. We talked about disability, hearing voices in our heads, our concepts of normality, and so much more. Don't miss it. See you on the other side. If you are interested in the Sanctuary course:https://www.sanctuarymentalhealth.org/sanctuary-course/To learn more about Regent College and all of its courses visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/