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90. What Do Christians Need to Know About Reproductive Technologies? Mar 07, 2023

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Guest: Dr. Ken Magnuson | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Magnuson about the ethics of current reproductive technologies. Topics of conversation include, 1) Reproductive technologies available today, 2) Ethical considerations of IVF, 3) Thoughts on embryo adoption, 4) The implications and effects of using reproductive technologies on a marriage, and 5) Resources for further reading on these issues.

Dr. Ken Magnuson serves as the executive director of the Evangelical Theological Society. He is professor of Christian Ethics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, as well as at Phoenix Seminary. He is the author of Invitation to Christian Ethics: Moral Reasoning and Contemporary Issues (Kregel Academic, 2020).

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89. What Is Humility? Feb 14, 2023

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Guest: Dr. Gavin Ortlund | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Ortlund about his latest book, Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness. Topics of conversation include, 1) Common misconceptions about humility, 2) How Christ models humility for us, 3) Practical tips for developing humility in the Christian life, 4) Three different contexts for humility, and 5) Resources for further reading on humility.

Dr. Gavin Ortlund holds a PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Ojai in Ojai, California, and is the author of several books, including Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage (Crossway, 2020), Retrieving Augustine’s Doctrine of Creation: Ancient Wisdom for Current Controversy (IVP Academic, 2020), and Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness (Crossway, 2023).

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88. What Is the Secular Creed? Feb 07, 2023

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Guest: Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. McLaughlin about her book, The Secular Creed. Topics of conversation include, 1) The meaning of the word “secular”, 2) The use of creeds to articulate a set of core beliefs, 3) Ways in which the church has used Scripture wrongly, 4) The current issue of transgenderism, and 5) The importance of fighting for the culture with Christian love.

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin holds a PhD in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University, as well as a degree in Theology and Pastoral Studies from Oak Hill College in London. She is the author of several books, including Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion (Crossway, 2019), 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity (Crossway, 2021), and The Secular Creed: Engaging Five Contemporary Claims (The Gospel Coalition, 2021).

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87. Does God Have Emotions? Jan 31, 2023

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Guest: Dr. Steve Duby | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Duby about the doctrine of God’s impassibility. Topics of conversation include, 1) The importance of asking the question, “does God have emotions?” 2) How to understand passages in Scripture where it appears God changes his mind, 3) How the doctrine of impassibility affects our understanding of the person of Christ, 4) How to handle this topic pastorally, and 5) Resources that are helpful in thinking through this issue.

Dr. Steve Duby serves as associate professor of Theology at Phoenix Seminary. He holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from the University of St. Andrews, and is the author of several books, including Divine Simplicity: A Dogmatic Account (T&T Clark, 2015), God In Himself: Scripture, Metaphysics, and the Task of Christian Theology (IVP Academic, 2019), and Jesus and the God of Classical Theism (Baker Academic, 2022). He is also currently writing a commentary on Habukkuk as part of the International Theological Commentary series.

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86. How Does the Old Testament Law Apply to Christians Today? Jan 24, 2023

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Guest: Dr. Tom Schreiner | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Schreiner about the role of the law for Christians today. Topics of conversation include, 1) The purpose of the Old Testament laws in light of God’s covenant with his people, 2) How the Old Testament laws reflect the character of God, 3) The third use of the law, and how it instructs us on how to live today, 4) Using the whole Bible when distinguishing between moral and ceremonial laws, and 5) Resources for thinking through issues of Old Testament law.

Dr. Tom Schreiner is James Buchanan Harrison professor of New Testament Interpretation and professor of Biblical Theology, as well as associate dean of the School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books, including, as part of the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series, Romans (Baker Academic, 2018), The New American Commentary Volume 37: 1-2 Peter, Jude (Holman Reference 2003), and The Law and Its Fulfillment: A Pauline Theology of Law (Baker Books, 1998).

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85. What Is Orthodoxy? Jan 24, 2023

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Guest: Dr. Trevin Wax | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Wax about his new book, The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith. Topics of conversation include, 1) A definition of orthodoxy, 2) The role of creeds in establishing guardrails for orthodox theology, 3) A definition of heresy, using the categories of orthodoxy, theological error, and heresy, 4) The importance of instilling confidence in the core, fundamental truths of Christianity, and 5) Authors who were influential during the research and writing of this book.

Dr. Trevin Wax is vice president of research and resource development at the North American Mission Board. He is a visiting professor at Cedarville University, and previously served as a missionary in Romania. Dr. Wax is the co-founder of The Gospel Project, and is the author of several books, including Gospel-Centered Teaching: Showing Christ in All the Scripture (B&H Books, 2013), The Multi-Directional Leader: Responding Wisely to Challenges from Every Side (The Gospel Coalition, 2021), and The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of the Christian Faith (IVP, 2022).
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84. How Do We Make Disciples in a Digital Age? Dec 21, 2022

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Guest: Jason Thacker | Dr. Arnold interviews Jason Thacker about the influence of technology on Christian discipleship. Topics of conversation include, 1) What we mean when we say we are living in a digital age, 2) How technology is discipling us, 3) Some obstacles that technology presents to Christian discipleship, 4) How technology affects relationships, 5) Advice for those experiencing technology fatigue, and 6) Some resources for further thinking about technology.

Jason Thacker serves as chair of research in technology ethics and director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Christian Ethics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his writing has been featured in Christianity Today, USA Today, and The Gospel Coalition. Jason is the editor of The Digital Public Square: Christian Ethics in a Technological Society (B&H Academic, 2023), and has authored several books, including Following Jesus in a Digital Age (B&H Books, 2022), and The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity (Zondervan, 2020).

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83. How Do We Grow the Church in Biblical Literacy? Dec 14, 2022

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Guest: Dr. Jason Dees | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Dees about biblical literacy. Topics of conversation include, 1) The reason Bible knowledge is decreasing today, 2) How to define biblical literacy, 3) The importance of the preaching ministry in a church, 4) The role of catechizing in the church, and what that can look like, 5) A resource for growing in biblical literacy.

Dr. Jason Dees is the Senior Pastor of Christ Covenant Church in Atlanta, Georgia. He hold a PhD in Biblical Spirituality from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and has written articles for several publications, including The Gospel Coalition, 9Marks, and Radical.

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82. What Does the Early Church Teach Us About Cultural Engagement? Dec 07, 2022

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Guest: Dr. Stephen Presley | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Presley about cultural engagement in the early church. Topics of conversation include, 1) The early church’s response to living in a secular society and what we can learn from their example, 2) The political, cultural, and intellectual challenges experienced by the early church, 3) The call for evangelicals today to make an impact on society through the visible testimony of a transformed life, 4) The unique challenge of Christians losing previously held cultural and political influence, 5) What the goal of cultural engagement should be, 6) Resources in the church fathers for learning how to better engage culturally.

Dr. Stephen Presley is associate professor of Church History and Director of Research Doctoral Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds a PhD from the University of St. Andrews, and is the author of The Intertextual Reception of Genesis 1-3 in Iranaeus of Lyons (Brill Academic, 2015). Dr. Presley is currently working on a book on cultural engagement in the church fathers with Eerdmans.

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81. What Is a Covenant? Nov 30, 2022

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Guest: Dr. J. Michael Thigpen | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Thigpen about covenants. Topics of conversation include, 1) A definition of covenant, 2) The significance of covenants in understanding the Biblical narrative, 3) What the Old Testament covenants illustrate, 4) The difference between dispensational and covenant theology, 5) Practical implications of God’s covenant to us, and 6) Resources for further reading on the topic of covenants.

Dr. J. Michael Thigpen is professor of Old Testament at Phoenix Seminary. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Evangelical Theological Society and the associate professor of Old Testament and Semitics at Talbot School of Theology. Dr. Thigpen holds a PhD from Hebrew Union College and is the author of Divine Motive in the Old Testament: A Comprehensive Survey and Analysis (Gorgias Press, 2015).

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