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Episode 9: Paul Maxwell on Trauma in Reformed Theology

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In this episode, Paul Maxwell and I talk about his work on trauma and reformed theology. He argues that reformed theology conceptually teaches good and true dogma but that the individual experience of this theology among those who have experienced trauma needs to be considered. Maximal control and overly negative views of human nature can affect some people in unhelpful ways. 

One of the most exciting parts about hosting a podcast like this is that I can learn from those with whom I disagree. Here, that is partially the case. But I learned more about reformed thinking and trauma and was challenged to think self-reflectively. I hope the same thing is true for you too when you hear Paul speak.

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Episode 8: Stan Fowler on the Sacramental Character of Baptism

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Heaven & Earth features conversations between myself and another person who knows something fascinating. In these conversations, I play the role of the listener and ask questions to learn more about a topic. 

In this episode, Emeritus Professor Stan Fowler of Heritage Seminary talks with me about baptism in the Baptist tradition and especially its sacramental character. I think you will find this talk utterly fascinating and perhaps eye-opening. Baptism, argues Professor Fowler, is sacramental. Before you jump to conclusions about what that might mean, first listen to the conversation.

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Episode 7: Coleman Ford on Augustinian Friendship

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Heaven & Earth features conversations between myself and another person who knows something fascinating. In these conversations, I play the role of the listener and ask questions to learn more about a topic. 

Coleman Ford and I talk about Christian formation, Augustine, and friendship.

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Episode 6: Rafael Bello on the non assumptus

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Heaven & Earth features conversations between myself and another person who knows something fascinating. In these conversations, I play the role of the listener and ask questions to learn more about a topic. 

In this episode, Rafael and I talk about Christ’s incarnation, and what it might mean for Christ to assume (or not assume) a fallen state. 

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Rafael Bello is the academic editor and coordinator of the Adopt a pastor Project at Editora Fiel. He completed his PhD in 2019 and his research interests are related to Christology and the Trinity. His first book will be released soon: Sinless flesh: a critique of Karl Barth’s fallen Christ (Lexham Press, USA). He is also professor of theology and interpretation at The Martin Bucer Seminary.

A Guidebook for the Coming Christological Civil War

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As we have debated the doctrine of Trinity doctrine over the past few years, so now I think we are about to enter a time of renewed debate about Christology. The reason is twofold. First, we have forgotten about theological anthropology whose language provides the linguistic and metaphysical framework for the incarnation. Second, we have underappreciated doctrines like immutability and impassibility, which stand at the very heart of Christ’s identity (and thus the Gospel). 

I will explain what I mean in more detail below, but in short Christology has lost its twofold basis. And with such loss, almost every other doctrine of Christianity suffers because such doctrines require Christology to make sense. 

Many Christians no longer affirm the key to classical Christology doctrine, namely, that the infinite, immutable, impassible one unites to finite, mutable, and passible humanity. Some Christians even affirm neo-apollinarianism. And rarely do churches proclaim Christology from the pulpit (at least in its more theological form). 

So I think it is worth remembering some of the patterns of theological and scriptural thinking that Christians have used over the years. If we remember the past, we might just overcome the looming civil war that is coming on the horizon.  [Read more…] about A Guidebook for the Coming Christological Civil War

How Can the Gospel of John Encourage Us Today?

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One of my pastors Jamie Strickland recently talked with me about the Gospel of John. We tried to focus on ways that the Gospel could help and encourage us during this current pandemic, although the discussion could really apply to any situation. 

If that interests you, then you can watch the embedded Vimeo video here: