Theology for the Church

In this episode, Caleb sits down with Michael Pereira (PhD student at Southern Seminary) to explore the significance of the divine missions of the Son and Spirit, the literal sense of Scripture, and how Old Testament prophecy anticipates New Testament fulfillment. Learn how to interpret Scripture in light of its divine and human authorship, and the unfolding revelation of God's redemptive plan.ResourcesHope of the Prophets: the Divine Missions and the Literal Sense of the Old Testament by Michael Pereira“The Lord God Has Sent Me and His Spirit”: The Divine Missions, the Literal Sense, and Reading the Old Testament by Michael Pereira

Join Caleb and Jason DeRouchie (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Seminary as they explore a Christ-centered interpretation of Scripture, emphasizing the unity, progressive development, and Christological focus of the Bible. Discover a practical framework for reading Scripture through Christ and how Old Testament shadows point to fulfillment in Jesus.Resources:A Redemptive-Historical, Christocentric Approach by Jason DeRouchieDelighting in the Old Testament: Through Christ and for Christ by Jason DeRouchieUnderstanding and Applying Jesus's Bible: The Old Testament for Christians by Jason DeRouchieEnjoying Jesus's Bible: The Old Testament for Christians by Jason DeRouchieHow to Understand and Apply the Old Testament: Twelve Steps from Exegesis to Theology by Jason DeRouchieWhat the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About: A Survey of Jesus' Bible Edited by Jason DeRouchieFive Views of Christ in the Old Testament see chapter and response by Jason DeRouchie40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Jason DeRouchie, Oren Martin, and Andy Naselli

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jordan Steffaniak (PhD,  University of Birmingham) President of the London Lyceum to discuss his new book on moral apologetics. Together, they talk about the importance of moral apologetics, grounding moral claims in Christian theology, and addressing contemporary issues like abortion, AI, and transhumanism from a biblical perspective. Resources:Moral Apologetics: A Short Companion by Jordan Steffaniak and James Dew

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Levi Secord (DEdMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) pastor of Christ Bible Church in Roseville, MN to discuss his new book Servant, Not Savior. Together, they offer a compelling biblical vision to help Christians understand their role and responsibilities within God's creation and civil government. Resources: ​Servant Not Savior: An Introduction to the Bible’s Teaching about Civil Government by Levi Secord​Did America Have a Christian Founding?: Separating Modern Myth from Historical Truth by Mark David Hall​A Christian Manifesto by Francis Shaeffer​The Ezra Institute

In this Week's episode, Caleb is joined by Matt Ferguson (ThM, Bethlehem College and Seminary) to discuss the biblical understanding of forgiveness, contrasting unconditional, conditional, and two-dimensional views. Togeher they emphasizes the importance of repentance in forgiveness, explores Matthew 18 as the theological hub, and offer practical pastoral guidance on loving enemies and pursuing reconciliation.ResourcesShould We Forgive Apart from Repentance? by Matt FergusonThe Way of Repentance: Embracing God's Gift for a Transformed Life by Chris Brauns⁠Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds⁠ by Chris BraunsMaking Sense of Forgiveness by Brad HambrickBiblical Boundaries of Forgiveness by Vee ChandlerForgiveness and Justice by Brian Maier

In this episode Caleb is joned by Chris Brauns (DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) senior pastor at the Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley, Illinois to discusses the biblical concept of repentance, its importance in the Christian life, and how it can be a source of joy rather than shame. Brauns shares personal stories, theological insights, and practical advice on how to understand, practice, and teach repentance in everyday life from his new book.ResourcesThe Way of Repentance: Embracing God's Gift for a Transformed Life by Chris BraunsUnpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds by Chris BraunsTrue Repentance by Thomas Boston

In this week's episode, Caleb and Cory Marsh (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) Professor of New Testament at Southern California Seminary unpack the core principles of evangelicalism, emphasizing the importance of biblical fundamentals, church fellowship, and theological education. Discover how to recover the vintage faith and understand what ought to truly define an evangelical today.Resources: Recovering a Vintage Faith: Five Fundamentals of Evangelical Identity by Cory MarshEvangelicalism in Modern Britain by David BebbingtonJesus v. Evangelicals: A Biblical Critique of a Wayward Movement by Constantine Campbell

In this episode, Caleb and Ryan Denton (ThM, Puritain Reformed Theological Seminary) church planter under Vanguard Presbyterian Church, delve into the topic of hypercessationism and its implications for understanding spiritual gifts. They explore the distinctions between cessationism, hyper-cessationism, and continuationism, providing historical context and theological insights. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit while maintaining a commitment to scriptural authority and Reformed confessional theology. Denton shares practical advice for churches and individuals seeking to engage with the Spirit's work in their lives, highlighting the need for humility and discernment in navigating these complex theological waters.Resources: What is a Hyper-Cessationist? by Ryan DentonIs Hyper-Cessationism a Fair Term? by Ryan DentonHyper-Cessationism and the WCF by Ryan DentonThe Westminster Confession of Faith and the Cessation of Special Revelation: The Majority Puritan Viewpoint on Whether Extra-Biblical Prophecy is Still Possible by Garnet Howard Milne

In this episode, Caleb and Iain Duguid (PhD, Cambridge) Professor of Old Testament at Westminister Theological Seminary explore the spectrum of prophecy in the Bible, its continuation or cessation today, and how Old Testament insights inform our understanding of New Testament prophecy. The discussion clarifies key distinctions and offers practical guidance for church practice.Resources“What Kind of Prophecy Continues? Defining the Differences between Continuationism and Cessationism” by Iain Duguid in Redeeming the Life of the Mind: Essays in Honor of Vern Poythress, ed. John Frame, Wayne Grudem and John Hughes, 112–28.What Are Spiritual Gifts? by Vern Poythress

In this episode, Caleb is join by Tom Pennington (D.D. Masters University) Pastor-Teacher at Countryside Bible Church to discuss the cessationist perspective on spiritual gifts.Resources:A Biblical Case for Cessationism: Why the Miraculous Gifts of the Spirit Have Ended by Tom PenningtonSpiritual Gifts: What They Are and Why They Matter by Tom SchreinerJust Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will by Kevin DeYoung