Regent College Podcast
Faith, life, and theology come together in this bi-weekly look into the people and ideas that shape Regent College.
Episodes
362 episodes
#109 Apologetics, Science and Evangelism - with Dr. John Dickson
On today's podcast, we had a conversation with Dr. John Dickson, co-founder of the Centre for Public Christianity. Dr. Dickson is a prolific author and speaker with a passion for evangelism. We talked about the purpose and place of apologetics ...
#108 Mental Health: Personality and Family of origin (Ep.3) - with Dr. Edward NG
Welcome to the third episode in our series on mental health. Psychologist Dr. Edward Ng is a sessional lecturer at Regent College who serves as Director of Counselling Services with Soma Counselling and Family Resources. Today, we're discussing...
#107 Mental Health: Social Isolation and loneliness (Ep 2) - with Dr. Claudia Rossetto
Welcome to the second episode of our series on mental health––one of Claire's favorite episodes so far! Dr. Claudia Rossetto holds a MATS from Regent College and a D.Min. from Carey Theological College. She argues that western culture's emphasi...
#106 Mental Health: Anger (Ep.1) - with Dr. Rod Wilson
This week, we're launching our mini-series on mental health––and who better to kick it off than psychologist and former Regent president, Dr. Rod Wilson? Today we're talking about anger. Does the Bible speak of anger as sinful? How can our fami...
Urban Geography, Race and Gentrification - with David Leong
This week, we're listening to the voices of people of color. We hope you enjoy this re-release of Episode #77, featuring David Leong on Urban Geography, Race, and Gentrification.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events...
#105 First Nations and Land acknowledgement - with Dr. Cheryl Bear
We had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Cheryl Bear, a member of the Nadleh Whut'en First Nation (Bear Clan) in northern British Columbia. Cheryl is a multi-award-winning singer/songwriter who shares stories of Indigenous life—the joy, sorrow,...
#104 Ruth: Vocation for the poor - with Gustavo Santos & Dr. Drew Lewis
Lots of people are talking about a theology of vocation these days. But not everyone has the freedom to live fully into their giftings or pursue the career of their dreams: financial constraints, family obligations, and personal limitations oft...
#103 Questions about the New Testament PART 3 - with Dr. Lynn Cohick
Welcome back to Part 3 of our "Questions about the New Testament" series! This time, Dr. Lynn Cohick, is on the hot seat ready to answer our questions: Did Jesus flew out of planet earth in order to be with the Father? What is the "unforgivable...
#102 Pedagogical issues in Christian education - with Dr. David Smith
In today's episode, Dr. David Smith sheds light on the components of great teaching. David holds a Ph.D. in Education, specializing in Curriculum Studies, and has written widely on pedagogical issues in Christian education. Our conversation rev...
#101 Peacebuilding and the arts - with Dr. Laurel Borisenko
In today's episode, we had the privilege of talking with Dr. Laurel Borisenko. She spent fifteen years working in international humanitarian aid and peacebuilding. Her research in Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Uganda has examined how communities that ha...
Episode #100! - The best moments of the podcast (PART 2)
Episode 100! Join us as we celebrate three years of hard work and amazing conversations. We are so grateful to every person who shared their time and expertise with us. We also want to thank all of the listeners and donors who have been a part ...
Episode #100! - The best moments of the podcast (PART 1)
Episode 100! Join us as we celebrate three years of hard work and amazing conversations. We are so grateful to every person who shared their time and expertise with us. We also want to thank all of the listeners and donors who have been a part ...
#099 Dealing with depression and anxiety in the midst of crisis - with Dr. Rod Wilson
This week we had the privilege of exploring some timely topics with Dr. Rod Wilson: depression, fear, and anxiety. Dr. Wilson, a former president of Regent College, is also a clinical psychologist with extensive counseling experience. Among oth...
#098 In the world but not of it: The Seamless Life - with Dr. Steven Garber
We had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Steven Garber to talk about his latest book, The Seamless Life. Steve has spent his life reflecting on the troubling implications of a dualistic mindset and explaining why the sacred/secular divide ...
#097 Noah’s ark: myth or reality? - with Dr. Tremper Longman
In this week's podcast, we had the privilege of talking to Dr. Tremper Longman, a distinguished biblical scholar. We talked about the veracity of the story of Noah's ark. We had plenty of questions: Was there a worldwide flood as the Bible desc...
#096 Bringing theology to life through the arts - with Dr. Iwan Russell-Jones
It's always a treat to talk to Dr. Iwan Russell-Jones––and today’s podcast is no exception! Iwan spent 25 years as a TV and radio producer and director for the BBC before joining Regent's faculty as the Eugene and Jan Peterson Associate Profess...
#095 Called to work - with Katherine L. Alsdorf
On today's podcast, Katherine Alsdorf, experienced CEO and founder of the Redeemer's Center for Faith and Work, joins us to explore some hard questions relating to work in the workplace. What kind of theological approach should we bring to the ...
#094 Vatican II: Does it matter for Protestants? - with Dr. Hans Boersma
Vatican II was a major event in the life of the Catholic church. But what's its relevance for Protestants? In this week's episode, we sit down with Dr. Hans Boersma to discuss the wide-ranging impact of Vatican II on the entire Christian world ...
#093 Two Protestants try to understand the Eastern Orthodox church - with Father Lawrence Farley
When Protestants in much of the western world think about the factions in the church, we tend to focus on Protestants and Catholics––entirely forgetting about the Eastern Orthodox church. In today's episode, our hosts Octavio and Claire sit dow...
#092 Understanding the conflict in the holy land - with Bryana Russell and Allysen Mahaffey
Each year, the Conway Holy Land Travel Bursary supports a Regent student's research trip to Israel and Palestine. This week we're chatting with Bryana Russell and Allysen Mahaffey, the last two bursary recipients, to talk about their experience...
#091 Reading in community - with Chris Smith and Julie Lane Gay
In this episode, we're exploring the power of reading in community with Chris Smith, Editor of The Englewood Review of Books, and author, editor, and Regent instructor Julie Lane-Gay. Chris and Julie explain how reading together not only enrich...
#090 Being a Christian in the Public Square - with Paul Williams
In today's episode, we are delighted to speak with Paul Williams, Chief Executive of the Bible Society and Research Professor at Regent College. Many Christians have an underlying insecurity about the role of faith in the public square: What ca...
#089 Orphanages and the foster care system - with Dr. Krish Kandiah
This week we had the treat of welcoming Krish Kandiah back to the podcast to discuss a topic that is near and dear to his heart: caring for vulnerable children. Krish is a passionate advocate for fostering and adoption. With his wife, Mariam, h...
#088 Questions about the New Testament PART 2 - with Dr. Mariam Kovalishyn
Welcome back to Part 2 of our "Questions about the New Testament" series! This time, Mariam Kovalishyn is on the hot seat ready to answer our questions: Was Junia the first female apostle in the Bible? Why did Michael fight Satan over Moses' bo...
#087 Does God want us to be rich? - with Paul Stevens
Dr. Paul Stevens has dedicated most of his life to equipping the whole people of God for leadership in all spheres of life. Our conversation today revolves around money and generosity. Are Christians still required to tithe? Should we follow th...
