Regent College Podcast

In this episode, Christian Okeke (Nigeria), Claire Perini (Australia), Diane Stinton (Canada), Dzuthotso Tunyi (India), and Octavio Fernandez y Mostajo (Bolivia) share how they do ministry in their own contexts and explore the challenges that come up given their cultural particularities.To learn more about Regene College and its upcoming courses visit: https://www.regent-college.edu/

It's not easy to believe the story of Jonah and the whale, is it? We must ask ourselves: does the Bible portray this and other stories as historical or does it portray them as fables? We had a great conversation with Phil Long about the historicity of biblical tales and about the discrepancy amongst scholars on the reliability of the Bible as a historical book.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming course visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/

In this episode, Daniel Ong (Singapore), Claire Perini (Australia), Diane Stinton (Canada), Tetsuya Shimada (Japan), and Octavio Fernandez y Mostajo (Bolivia) share how they do ministry in their own contexts and explore the challenges that come up given their cultural particularities. It is ever so critical for us to learn from our brothers and sisters in Christ from all over the world.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming courses and event visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/

Can good theology actually help with the food crisis that the majority world is facing right now? Did you hear that Regent College has a course dedicated to the topic of food and creation care? In today's episode, we speak about gluttony, fasting, and what the Food Course at Regent is all about.For more information on the Food Course, click the link below:https://www.regent-college.edu/course-listing/course-details/INDS.535

In this episode, Dr. Ross Hastings recounts how he lost his first wife to cancer and what helped him through the pain. He shares how he is dealing with his ongoing depression and the do's and don'ts of helping others through depression and pain.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming courses and events visit: https://www.regent-college.edu/

Today we set James, Paul, and the author of the letter to the Hebrews as conversation partners to rediscover what faith is all about. We cover some of the big questions: Was there a conflict between Paul and James concerning salvation? Does "sola fide" mean no works? Join us in conversation with Mariam, an expert on the epistle of James.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming courses and events visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/

What is the difference between my job and my vocation? Does the Bible have anything to say about my current employment situation? Tune into a great conversation with Jim Mullins and Gustavo Santos, professionals that have dedicated many years to answering these types of questionsTo learn more about Regent College and its upcoming courses and events visit: https://www.regent-college.edu/

We can learn so much if we open our eyes to God's work all around the world through and for his people. Today we have the privilege of having a conversation with Diane Stinton about contextual theology. We also explore the development of African theology and much more.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming courses and events visit: https://www.regent-college.edu/

Do you have a place for joy and lament in your worship? How about imprecatory Psalms? Have you ever thought that God is insecure for wanting all the worship? Join us today in a conversation with Dr. Darrell Johnson where we will tackle all of these questions and more.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit: https://www.regent-college.edu/

Do you know how poetry works in the Old Testament? Should you avoid creating new modern extra-Biblical depictions of God as Paul Young did in his book "The Shack"? Were you ever scared by some phrases in the OT that seem to depict God as vicious and violent? Stick around to explore these vital questions with Dr. Phil Long.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming courses and events visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/

Today we are discussing all of the following questions:—What is the main message of Revelation?—Who is the real author of Revelation?—Why is Revelation included in the Canon?—Does the Rapture narrative resonate with the rest of the Scripture?—What does heaven look like?Tlo learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit: https://www.regent-college.edu/

George Guthrie shares how to interpret the Scriptures well, gives insight into his Bible Literacy project for the church and recounts the time when he almost lost his faith.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming courses and events visit: https://www.regent-college.edu/

Season 2 of the Regent College Podcast is here! We are excited to let you know all about the exciting things happening this season: We've got a new producer, a new host, new segments, and, most importantly, NEW PODCASTS!

In this episode, we'll explore the participation of New Testament women in the formation of the early church. Zooming in on specific examples, we will examine writings by and about women in the first century, as well as the impact of these writings on the intellectual and liturgical practices of the church. We will also look at theological issues of gender, and questions of women’s participation in Christian leadership today.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit: https://www.regent-college.edu/

How can we continue to be passionate about studying Scripture? What are the difficulties involved in doing this kind of hard work? How can we strike a balance between doing a deep plunge into the mystery of God's word and reading the Scriptures for daily enrichment? Join host Claire Perini, Rikk Watts and Sara Saarela as we discuss these questions and more on this week's episode of the Regent College Podcast.

Does pride in your country limit your ability to express your faith? What is the connection between nationalism and Christianity? What can we learn from a mid-19th-century Japanese theologian about how to wrestle with Christianity and pacifism? Join host Andrew Wilson and Tim Sanders as we discuss these questions and more on this week's episode of the Regent College Podcast.https://www.regent-college.edu/

How should Christians engage with the Muslim community? What has been the outcome of many centuries of contact between Islam and Christianity? What can we learn from how Christians and Muslims face living in a pluralistic society today? Join host Claire Perini and Wafik Wahba as we discuss these questions and more on this week's episode of the Regent College Podcast.https://www.regent-college.edu/

Are power and influence the same thing? How should Christians look at power in our world today? Is there a way that Christians should use power to influence others? Join host Andrew Wilson, Andrea Sterk, and Howard Louthan as we discuss these questions and more on this week's episode of the Regent College Podcast.https://www.regent-college.edu/

As Christians, do we express that Jesus is the good that is common to everyone? What can we do to express to others that Jesus is for everyone? Do the spaces that we find ourselves in shape our understanding of Jesus? Join host Claire Perini, Zac Niringye, and Diane Stinton as we discuss these questions and more on the Regent College Podcast.https://www.regent-college.edu/

What is Spiritual Direction? How can we care for one another in our listening? How can we help each other notice what God is doing in our lives? Join host Claire Perini, Susan Phillips and John Lunn as we discuss these questions and more on this week's episode of the Regent College Podcast.