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
#061 I have never met a mentally healthy person—with Dr. John Swinton
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 o...
#059 Different cultures, different challenges for the Kingdom (Part 2)
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 c...
#058 The historicity of biblical stories—with Dr. Phil Long
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 histori...
#057 Different cultures, different challenges for the Kingdom (Part 1)
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...
#056 The food industry, gluttony, and theology—with Dr. Jeff Greenman and Whitney Buckner
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, fasti...
#055 Pain, suffering, and depression in the life of a believer—with Dr. Ross Hastings
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...
#054 Rediscovering biblical faith—with Dr. Mariam Kovalishyn
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 "so...
#053 Work and vocation with Jim Mullins and Gustavo Santos
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 t...
#052 Contextual theology vs syncretism—with Dr. Diane Stinton
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 Africa...
#051 Transforming our worship through the Psalms—with Darrell Johnson
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 t...
#050 Trying to understand Old Testament poetry—with Dr. Phil Long
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 viciou...
#049 Let's talk about the book of Revelation—with Dr. Paul Spilsbury
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?—W...
#048 Biblical literacy, interpretation, and doubt—with Dr. George Guthrie
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...
Season 2 of the Regent Podcast is here!
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!
#047 Women in the Early Church with Dr. Lynn Cohick
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 writ...
#046 The Good, Hard Work of Studying Scripture with Dr. Rikk Watts and Sara Saarela
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...
#045 A Prophetic Voice in 19th Century Japan - with Tim Sanders
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?...
#044 Christianity and Islam with Wafik Wahba
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 ho...
#043 Christians, Culture and Power with Andrea Sterk and Howard Louthan
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 q...
#042 The Gospel and the Common Good with Zac Niringiye and Diane Stinton
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, Z...
#041 Spiritual Direction with Susan Phillips and John Lunn
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 thi...
#40 Puritan Treasures with Cindy Aalders and Jenny-lyn de Klerk
How did the Puritans contribute to Christianity? Is there any truth to the stereotypes—that they were legalistic and too dogmatic? What can we learn from them that will inform our Christian life today? Join host Claire Perini, Cindy Aalders and...
#039 Rethinking Education with Dr. Jeff Greenman and Raphael Haeuser
What is education all about? Is it simply preparation for a job, or should education be about something deeper? What does graduate theological education have to do with kindergarten? Join host Claire Perini, Jeff Greenman, and Raphael Haeuser a...
#038 Hearing God's Call with Dr. Steve Garber and Gustavo Santos
Whats the difference between being called to preach the Gospel and an individual call to something? What does the word Vocation mean? Does the calling of a person change over time, or is the calling the same for their entire life? Join host Cla...
#037 Rediscovering Prayer with Ali Cumming and Jubiracy Filho
How does engaging in prayer form the spiritual life of a Christian? Are there specific models for prayer that you engage in? Or is it enough just to simply pray? Should prayer be viewed as a corporate or an individual practice? Join Ali Cumming...
