Theologically Driven

Holding Fast in Hebrews w/ Ryan Meyer

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:05:00 -0400

Today on the podcast, we talk with Dr. Ryan Meyer about holding fast in the book of Hebrews.

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Leadership in Joshua w/ Kyle Dunham

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kyle Dunham about leadership in the book of Joshua.

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Historic vs Trauma-Informed Biblical Counseling

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Join us for a moderated debate exploring two influential approaches within biblical counseling: Historic Biblical Counseling (Marshall Adkins) and Trauma-Informed Biblical Counseling (Brad Hambrick). This debate will clarify key similarities and differences in how each framework understands Scripture, human suffering, trauma, sanctification, and the local church’s role in care. Our aim is a charitable, rigorous dialogue that equips pastors, counselors, educators, and lay leaders to serve wisely and compassionately.

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What does the Bible teach about homosexuality? w/ Ryan Meyer

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ryan Meyer about Paul's view of homosexuality.

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The Biblical Languages w/ Jeremy Pittsley

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

We talk with Jeremy Pittsley about the importance of learning the biblical languages in seminary.

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The Davidic Covenant w/ Kyle Dunham

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we talk with Kyle Dunham about the nature and fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant.

Counseling Anger w/ Jacob Elwart

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we talk with Jacob Elwart about counseling someone with sinful anger.

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The Biblical Counseling Movement w/ Jacob Elwart

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we talked with Dr. Jacob Elwart about the history and current landscape of the Biblical Counseling Movement.

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Undermining Islam w/ Ben Edwards

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode we talk with Ben Edwards about the key differences between Christianity and Islam.

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Understanding Islam w/ Ben Edwards

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:30:00 -0400

In this episode, we talk with Ben Edwards about what muslims believe.

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The Synoptic Problem w/ Ryan Meyer

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:30:00 -0400

Today on the podcast, we talk with Dr Ryan Meyer about the Synoptic Problem in the gospels.

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Philosophy and Worldview Apologetics w/ Mark Snoeberger

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Theologically Driven, we talk with Dr Snoeberger about philosophy and worldview apologetics.

The Use of Psalm 8 in Hebrews 2 w/ Ryan Meyer

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Today on the podcast, we talked with Dr Meyer on his interpretation of Hebrews 2 in light of Psalm 8.

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The Kingdom of God in Dispensational Theology w/ Kyle Dunham

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:30:00 -0400

Today, we discuss the topic of kingdom in traditional dispensationalism.

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Crucial Qualities for Credible Leadership with David Doran

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:30:00 -0400

Enjoy this workshop from our 2025 E3 Pastors Conference.

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The Duty and Danger of Change w/ David Doran

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:30:00 -0400

Enjoy this workshop from our 2025 E3 Pastors Conference.

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What is the Hypostatic Union? w/ Mark Snoeberger

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:30:00 -0400

In this episode, we discuss the Hypostatic Union with Dr Mark Snoeberger.

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What is the Incarnation? w/ Mark Snoeberger

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:30:00 -0400

In this episode of Theologically Driven, Dr. Snoeberger joins us to unpack the Incarnation.

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Canonical Closer Formulas in Ecclesiastes w/ Kyle Dunham

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:30:00 -0400

In this episode of Theologically Driven, we delve into the enigmatic world of Ecclesiastes with Dr. Kyle Dunham. Explore the connections between wisdom literature and the Torah as we discuss canonical closure formulas and their implications on understanding the biblical canon.

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Faith, Football, and Life with Former Lions Kicker Jason Hanson

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:30:00 -0400

Join us in this episode of "Theologically Driven" as we welcome former Lions kicker Jason Hanson. Dive into Jason's compelling journey from an NFL career to a profound walk with faith. Discover how athletic discipline intersects with spiritual growth and hear Jason's unique insights on balancing a high-pressure sports career with a steadfast Christian life. Whether you’re intrigued by football or faith—or both—this conversation with Jason offers valuable perspectives on perseverance, purpose, and spiritual discipline.

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Women of the Word w/ Faith White and Kelly Thomas

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:30:00 -0400

Today, we welcome Faith White and Kelly Thomas to share the story and structure of Inter-City Baptist Church’s Women of the Word (WOW) ministry. They trace its beginnings, pastoral oversight, and the Titus 2 model. They also explain how the study is organized (daytime, evening, and Zoom groups), and walk through the in-depth, Bible-first curriculum.

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Preparing for the Mission Field w/ Jeremy Pittsley

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:30:00 -0400

In this episode of Theologically Driven, we welcome back Jeremy Pittsley to explore the often-overlooked realities of preparing for long-term missions. From the importance of theological training and cross-cultural readiness to the challenges of support raising and team dynamics, Jeremy shares hard-earned wisdom from his years of ministry in Kenya. Whether you're a seminary student, a church leader, or someone sensing a call to missions, this conversation offers practical insights and encouragement for faithfully stepping into global gospel work—shoulder to shoulder with the church.

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What is biblical forgiveness? w/ Mark Snoeberger

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:30:00 -0400

In this episode of Theologically Driven, Dr. Mark Snoeberger joins the conversation to unpack what the Bible teaches about forgiveness. Is it just letting go of bitterness, or is it something deeper? Dr. Snoeberger explains how true forgiveness involves lifting shame, restoring relationships, and recognizing the role of genuine repentance. Through practical examples and biblical insight, this episode helps listeners think more clearly about forgiveness, consequences, and reconciliation.

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On Stoicism, Wisdom, and Ryan Holiday w/ Kyle Dunham

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:30:00 -0400

In this episode of Theologically Driven, host Phil Cecil is joined by Dr. Kyle Dunham to explore the fascinating intersection between Stoic philosophy and biblical wisdom. Drawing from the teachings of ancient Stoics like Marcus Aurelius and modern interpreters such as Ryan Holiday, the conversation delves into seven core principles of Stoicism and compares them with insights from Ecclesiastes, Proverbs, and Job.

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Review of An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the Bible w/ Kyle Dunham

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:30:00 -0400

In this episode of Theologically Driven, host Phil Cecil welcomes Dr. Kyle Dunham to discuss Michael B. Shepherd’s new book, An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the Bible. They explore how Scripture’s composition—especially in the Old Testament—reveals its message through narrative framed by poetry, editorial comments, and programmatic passages. Dunham highlights examples like Jacob’s and Moses’s blessings, the Balaam oracles, and the way books begin and end to signal theological themes. The conversation also covers textual criticism and translation, including the roles of the Masoretic Text, the Septuagint, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and why Jeremiah’s textual history is uniquely complex. Turning to compositional strategy, they trace messianic trajectories in the Old Testament and show how the New Testament mirrors and fulfills these patterns through the Gospels, Acts, and the Epistles. Along the way, Dunham offers appreciative engagement with Shepherd’s insights while noting points of critique—such as privileging the Septuagint in certain cases and the balance of kingdom and covenant themes.

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What is Trauma-Informed Counseling? w/ Jacob Elwart

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:30:00 -0400

In this episode of Theologically Driven, we welcome Dr. Jacob Elwart for a conversation on trauma-informed counseling through a biblical lens. We define trauma, explore how Scripture speaks to suffering, forgiveness, anxiety, and hope, and contrast secular trauma-informed methods (e.g., EMDR, yoga, cinema therapy) with historic biblical counseling’s aim of spiritual transformation. Dr. Elwart discusses limits, when to refer, and why bypassing the spiritual dynamics of the soul can be a disservice to those who suffer. The episode also announces the 2026 Rice Lecture Series (March 20), featuring a formal debate between historic biblical counseling and trauma-informed biblical counseling—covering the sufficiency of Scripture, common grace insights, and practical implications for ministry.

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The Abrahamic Covenant as the Foundation for Missions w/ Kyle Dunham

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Theologically Driven, Dr. Dunham joins the conversation to explore his recent article published in the Spring 2025 edition of the Master's Seminary Journal. He presents a compelling case for the Abrahamic Covenant as the biblical foundation for missions, arguing that God's promise to bless all nations through Abraham and his seed is central to understanding the church's mission today.

Dr. Dunham walks through the development of the covenant across Genesis, offering a unique four-stage framework—promise, ratification, sign, and affirmation—and explains why terms like “unconditional” may not fully capture the covenant’s nature. He also discusses how the Abrahamic Covenant relates to other biblical covenants, especially the Davidic and New Covenants, and what this means for the continuity of Israel in God’s redemptive plan.

The conversation challenges broader definitions of missions that include social justice and creation care, urging a return to a gospel-centered focus rooted in Scripture. Whether you're a pastor, missionary, or student of theology, this episode offers rich insights into biblical theology and its practical implications for global missions today.

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What do dispensationalists believe about modern Israel? w/ Mark Snoeberger

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:30:00 -0400

In today's episode, we invite Dr Snoeberger on to explore the theological and political implications of the Abrahamic Covenant in relation to modern Israel. Prompted by recent comments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the discussion dives deep into dispensationalist interpretations, the nature of Abraham’s seed, and how Christians and governments should view and interact with Israel today. The episode also touches on the distinction between civil and ecclesiastical applications of the covenant, and whether the church has a unique responsibility toward Jewish evangelism.

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Obadiah: God’s Justice and the Day of the Lord with Ryan Meyer

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Theologically Driven, we sit down with Dr. Meyer to explore the often-overlooked book of Obadiah. What is its historical setting? Why does it matter today? We discuss the themes of God’s justice, the pride and downfall of Edom, and the hope of restoration for God’s people. Learn how Obadiah points us to the coming Day of the Lord and why this message still speaks to our lives and churches today.

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When Mercy Makes You Mad: The Theological Message of Jonah w/ Ryan Meyer

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Theologically Driven, Dr. Ryan Meyer joins the conversation to explore the theological message of the book of Jonah. While Jonah’s story is familiar, Dr. Meyer highlights its deeper purpose: exposing Jonah’s hard heart and pointing to God’s compassion for repentant sinners—even Israel’s enemies. The discussion covers Jonah’s historical context, the unique narrative style among the Minor Prophets, the book’s main theological theme, and its relevance for believers today.

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Homework in Counseling with Jacob Elwart

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Theologically Driven, Dr. Jacob Elwart joins us to discuss the role of homework in biblical counseling. He explains how assignments help extend discipleship beyond the counseling room, keeping counselees engaged with Scripture, prayer, and practical application throughout the week. We talk about how to tailor homework to each person, what makes it effective, and how it encourages lasting spiritual growth.

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The Secret to Contentment with Jacob Elwart

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:45:00 -0400

Contentment is not natural but a learned skill, as Paul states in Philippians 4. Today Dr. Elwart highlights that a lack of contentment often stems from bitterness or questioning God's goodness, which can sideline our service to Christ. To grow in this area, we need to focus on four key aspects: perspective, responsibility, recognizing where true satisfaction comes from, and understanding God's providence. Ultimately, a proper view of God and ourselves is essential for trusting that God orchestrates all things for our good, even in difficult circumstances.

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What does "this generation" mean in Matthew 24:34? with Ryan Meyer

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Theologically Driven, Dr. Ryan Meyer discusses his new book exploring the meaning of “this generation” in Matthew 24:34. He examines how this phrase has shaped eschatological debates and argues that it refers not to a time-bound group, but to a rebellious lineage within Israel. Drawing from Deuteronomy 32 and other biblical texts, Meyer explains how this generation persists until Christ’s return, when it will be renewed. The conversation also touches on the concept of a “New Exodus” and the future restoration of Israel. This episode offers a thoughtful defense of Scripture and a hopeful view of God’s redemptive plan.

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From Mission Field to Faculty: A Conversation with Jeremy Pittsley

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Theologically Driven, we welcome Jeremy Pittsley, the newest faculty member at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Jeremy shares his journey from seminary student to missionary in Kenya, and now back to DBTS as a professor of Biblical Languages and Literature. He reflects on formative experiences, influential professors, and the calling that led him to serve in pastoral training and church leadership overseas. Jeremy also discusses the transition back to the U.S., stepping into the role previously held by Dr. Compton, and his excitement for teaching Greek and Hebrew.

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How did seminary help prepare you for ministry? w/ Aaron Berry

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Phil Cecil and Aaron Berry talk about how seminary helps prepare young men for ministry and why it is an important step in training for local church ministry.

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The conference will be held on October 16–17, 2025.

Even Bible College Students Need the Gospel w/ Jim Tillotson

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Jim Tillotson is the President of Faith Baptist Bible College and Seminary. We talked with him about the greatest challenges facing college students today.

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Decision Making and the Will of God w/ Mark Snoeberger

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

We talk in this episode to Dr Mark Snoeberger about how to make biblical decisions instead of chasing the secret will of God.

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Is finding the will of God a pagan idea? w/ Mark Snoeberger

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

We talk with Dr Mark Snoeberger about what Deuteronomy 18 has to say about finding the will of God.

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Pastoral Preaching with Dr Richard Caldwell

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

We are joined by Dr Richard Caldwell to talk about the relationship of preaching to pastoral ministry. Dr Caldwell encourages pastors to be faithful to the task of shepherding through the faithful exposition of the word.

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From Pilot to Professor: The Life and Ministry of Dr Bruce Compton

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Join us on this episode of Theologically Driven as we talk with Dr Bruce Compton about his life and ministry.

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Echoes of Ecclesiastes in John's Gospel with Kyle Dunham

Thu, 29 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

We talked with Dr. Kyle Dunham about his most recent article in the Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal. You can download the article here: The House of Feasting and the House of Mourning: Ecclesiastes and John in Establishing Jesus as the Consummate Sage

Does John 5 teach Eternal Generation? w/ Mark Snoeberger

Thu, 22 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Phil Cecil talks with Dr. Mark Snoeberger about the meaning of John 5:26 as it relates to the debate on Eternal Generation.

Pietism and Engaging Conflict with David Doran

Thu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Pietism hurts conflict resolution. Dr. David Doran discusses a better way to engage in conflict.

Hope Explored with Elliott Martin

Thu, 08 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Phil and Elliott Martin discuss the outreach Bible study, Hope Explored. We discuss the theme and ways to use outreach Bible studies in the local church.

Listen to our episode on Evangelist Bible Studies here

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Training for Kids Ministry Volunteers with Riley Woodfin

Thu, 01 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Perhaps you have struggled to get all your church's kids workers on the same page and moving in the right direction. A ministry training seminar might just be the thing to help train up new workers and get everyone on the same page. We talked with Riley Woodfin about how to plan and a training seminar for kids ministry volunteers.

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How to Interpret the General Epistles and Revelation with Ryan Meyer

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

We talked with Ryan Meyer about how to study the general epistles and Revelation. Revelation brings several interpretive challenges, such as symbolism and prophecy. We discuss this and more on this episode of Theologically Driven.

How to Study the Pauline Epistles

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

We talk with Dr Meyer about the context and theme of the Pauline Epistles. We also talked about tracing the argument of Paul's message.

How to Study the Gospels with Ryan Meyer

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Today, we talk about how to study the gospels.

How to Study the Prophetic Books w/ Ryan Meyer

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Today, we talked with Dr Meyer about how to study the prophetic books.

Preaching Christ from the Old Testament w/ Jon Moreno

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

We talked with Jon Moreno about the merits and methods of preaching Christ from the Old Testament.

You can access the notes and media from the Rice Lecture Series here: https://dbts.edu/rice/

How to Study the Poetic Books w/ Kyle Dunham

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Today we talked with Kyle Dunham about how to study through the Poetic books.

How to Study the Historical Books w/ Kyle Dunham

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400

We talked with Dr Dunham about how to study through the historical books and how to wrestle with some of the problems that may come up.

How to Study the Pentateuch w/ Kyle Dunham

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Today we talk about how the Pentateuch sets the foundation for the rest of Scripture. As well, we address several problems that come up when studying the first five books of the Bible.

Redemption and Kingdom: How does the whole Bible fit together?

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:30:00 -0400

Phil Cecil and Mark Snoeberger talk about the two Kingdoms of God and the central theme of the whole Bible.

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Religion, Spirituality, and Wonder with Kyle Dunham

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400

We live in a post-secular age. Spirituality is on the rise but is often devoid of any Biblical principles. We talked with Dr Kyle Dunham about how Ecclesiastes reignites wonder towards God in a fallen world.

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How to Understand the Bible with Mark Snoeberger

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0400

We talked with Mark Snoeberger about the Historical Grammatical and Theological method for understanding Scripture.

Where did Christian Platonism come from? with Mark Snoeberger

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400

We talked with Mark Snoeberger about the history of hermeneutics and the recent return to premodern exegesis.

The Baby Steps of Productivity with Reagan Rose

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Get Clear. Get Organized. Get Consistent. These are the three objectives to Reagan Rose's new course on productiviy called Way Points to Well Done. We talked with Reagan about how to organize your life and get more done for the glory of God.

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Ward on Words with Mark Ward

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

We talked with Mark Ward about translation issues, language change, and his new ministry Ward on Words.

The Dangers of Celebrity Pastors with David Doran

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

We talked with David Doran about the dangers of celebrity pastors.

Finding Christ in Zechariah with Kyle Dunham

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

We talked with Dr Kyle Dunham about the message and theme of Zechariah.

Redeeming the Time with David Doran

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Listen to a sermon recorded at Inter-City Baptist Church about making the most of our God given opportunities in 2025.

Good News of Great Joy with Ryan Meyer

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Theologically Driven Phil Cecil and Ryan Meyer discuss the Christmas story and some interpretive challenges that come along with it.

Does God work miracles today? w/ Mark Snoeberger

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Today we talk about hyper cessationism and the debate surrounding whether or not God works miracles today.

What is the abomination of desolation? with Ryan Meyer

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Jesus's reference to the abomination of desolation has caused much debate. Today we talk with Dr. Ryan Meyer about what it actually is.

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Let Men Be Free with Brandon Crawford

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:30:00 -0400

The public square is a mess. But where to go from here? Dr. Brandon Crawford has written a book titled Let Men Be Free in which he argues for a Christian vision of religious liberty. Listen in as Ryan Meyer and Phil Cecil talk to Brandon about politics, Christian Nationalism, religious liberty, and more.

Life and Ministry w/ Ben Edwards

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards was the first host of Theologically Driven and did many other things while he was on staff at ICBC and DBTS. Today we talk with Ben about his transition to Cross Lanes Bible Church as their new Senior Pastor and his time in ministry at Inter-City Baptist Church.

How to Read a Book w/ Andy Naselli

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0400

In How to Read a Book Andy Naselli proposes three different levels of reading. If you want to improve how you read this conversation will be a great introduction to how to read better.

What is the call to ministry? w/ Grant Castleberry

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Phil Cecil talks with Grant Castleberry about how to know if you might be called to ministry and what churches can do to support men training for ministry.

Why is theology important? with Ben Edwards

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ben is the pastor of The Cross Lanes Bible Church in Cross Lanes, WV. Today we talk about the importance of theology in the day to day life of believers. This episode was recorded at the E3 Pastors Conference. You can learn more about the conference and access all the media at https://e3pc.org

Why do we celebrate Reformation Day? with John Aloisi

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Happy Reformation Day! In this episode, John Aloisi explains the origin of Reformation Day and the five solas of the Reformation.

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The Cruelty of Gentle Parenting with Jacob Elwart and John Aloisi

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Have you heard of Gentle Parenting? Phil Cecil talks with Jacob Elwart and John Aloisi about how Gentle Parenting is actually a cruel method of parenting.

The 2024 Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

The 2024 DBSJ is available on the seminary website at dbts.edu/journal.

Outreach that Advances the Gospel with Elliott Martin and Riley Woodfin

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Phil Cecil talks with Elliott Martin and Riley Woodfin about outreach events that churches can do to share the gospel with people in their neighborhood.

Strategies for Preaching Proverbs with Kyle Dunham

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ever wondered what Proverbs is all about? Listen in to a conversation with Phil Cecil and Kyle Dunham about the major themes of Proverbs and how the pastor can preach through them.

Proverbs Series from Ben Edwards

Should Pastors Know Greek and Hebrew? with Kyle Dunham and Ryan Meyer

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

An often overlooked aspect of sermon preparation is time in the original languages. Phil Cecil talks with Kyle Dunham and Ryan Meyer about why the languages are important. They also discuss practical tips for keeping your Greek and Hebrew.

Is Active Obedience anti-Dispensational?

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:30:00 -0400

In this episode Phil Cecil talks with Dr Mark Snoeberger and Dr Ryan Meyer about the Active Obedience of Christ. Some today hold that such a doctrine is unbiblical. They might even say that true Dispensationalists cannot be for the Active Obedience of Christ as imputed righteousness to the redeemed. We dicuss this and more.

On Missions Conferences with David Doran

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:30:00 -0400

What is a missions conference and should your church consider doing one? Phil Cecil talks with Dr Doran about the missions conferences that he has preached at and some best practices for churches who might want to host a conference.

You can purchase For the Sake of His Name here.

Did Jesus Talk About the Rapture? with Ryan Meyer and Kyle Dunham

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:30:00 -0400

Did Jesus talk about the rapture during his earthly ministry? The majority position in the pretribulational camp thinks that Jesus talked about being taken away to judgment in Matthew 24:36-41. However, some have made arguments to the contrary. They think that it is possible Jesus talked about the rapture in these verses. Phil Cecil talks with Ryan Meyer and Kyle Dunham about these arguments for seeing a pretribulational rapture in Matthew 24:36-41.

You can read Dr Meyer's blog posts on the topic here:

Does Matthew 24 Describe the Rapture of the Church? (Part 1)

Does Matthew 24 Describe the Rapture of the Church? (Part 2)

Does Matthew 24 Describe the Rapture of the Church? (Part 3)

Does Matthew 24 Describe the Rapture of the Church? (Part 4)

Does Matthew 24 Describe the Rapture of the Church? (Part 5)

Does Proverbs Plagiarize from Egyptian Wisdom? with Kyle Dunham and Ryan Meyer

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:30:00 -0400

This week Phil Cecil talks with Dr Kyle Dunham (Associate Professor of Old Testament at DBTS) and Dr Ryan Meyer (Assistant Professor of Biblical Languages at DBTS) about the connection between Proverbs and the writings of Amenemope. Some think Solomon possibly borrowed or even plagiarized parts of Egyptian wisdom literature. Listen in as we explore this supposed connection.

Dr Dunham recently published a blog article on this topic titled Does Proverbs Plagiarize from Egyptian Wisdom?

Sexual Identity and Orientation with David Doran

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:30:00 -0400

In this episode we talk about the power of the Gospel to transform lives and how some are denying that power.

Church Staffing with David Doran

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards and David Doran talk about church staffing.

Anger with Jacob Elwart

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 08:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards and Jacob Elwart talk about anger and how deal with it biblically.

The Pastors Salary with David Doran

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with David Doran about the Pastor's salary.

Ministering to those Facing Death with Tracy Fressel

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Tracy Fressel about how to best care for church members on their death bed.

Regenerate Church Membership with Mark Snoeberger

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Mark Snoeberger about rengergate church membership.

Believers Baptism with Mark Snoeberger

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards and Mark Snoeberger talk about believers baptism.

Giving in the Church with David Doran

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talk with David Doran about giving in the local church.

Dispensationalism Revisited Part 2 with Bruce Compton

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr. Bruce Compton about a recent book he edited.

Dispensationalism Revisited Part 1 with Bruce Compton

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr. Bruce Compton about a recent book he edited.

The Church and the Christian School with David Doran

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with David Doran about how the church can best facilitate a Christian school.

The Pastor and the Christian School with David Doran

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr. Dave Doran about Christian School leadership.

Worldview Evangelism with Ben Edwards

Thu, 30 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Dr. Ryan Meyer interviews Ben Edwards about using the Worldview Quiz in evangelism.

Public Prayer w/ David Doran

Thu, 23 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with David Doran about best practices for public prayer.

Raising Kids in Ministry to Love Ministry w/ Matt and Nancy Smith

Thu, 16 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

All three of the Smith kids are currently serving in full-time ministry. Ben Edwards talked with Matt and Nancy about the lessons they learned raising children in ministry.

Planning a Worship Service with David Doran

Thu, 09 May 2024 08:30:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr. David Doran about the principles and practices of planning an effective worship service.

Spiritual Gifts in the Life of the Church with Ben Edwards

Thu, 02 May 2024 04:45:00 -0400

Jacob Elwart and Ben Edwards talk about the role of spiritual gifts in the church.

Before the Son of Man Comes with Ryan Meyer

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr. Ryan Meyer about what Jesus means when he says, "you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes" (Matt 10:23).

Church Membership with David Doran

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr. David Doran about the importance of church membership.

Gavin Ortlund and a Local Flood? with Ben Edwards

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:30:00 -0400

In this episode, Ben Edwards responds to Gavin Ortlund's arguments for a local flood.

The Theology of the Psalms with Kyle Dunham

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr. Kyle Dunham about the theology of the Psalms.

Deacons with David Doran

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with David Doran about the role of Deacons in the church.

Sharing the Gospel During Easter with Aaron Coffey

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Aaron Coffey about effectively sharing the gospel during the Easter season.

Pastoral Calling with David Doran

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks to Dr David Doran about how churches call a pastor.

Qualifications for a Pastor with Bruce Compton

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr Compton about the qualifications for pastors.

How Pastors Lead with David Doran

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Pastor David Doran about how pastors lead well.

Funerals with Pastor Tracy Fressel

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Pastor Tracy Fressel about how to prepare for and execute funerals well in a way that honors God and care for the family.

Access "The Fundamentals of Funerals for Fundamental Churches" by William Eugene Towns here.

Congregationally Governed Churches with David Doran

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards and David Doran talk about churches with a congregational church government.

The Origin of Baptist Churches with John Aloisi

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with John Aloisi about the origin of baptist churches.

Authority w/ Jonathan Leeman

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Jonathan Leeman about his new book on Authority.

Church Business Meetings with David Doran

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with David Doran about the principles behind a church business meeting.

Baptist Churches with Mark Snoeberger

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Mark Snoeberger about the distinctives of baptist churches.

What Pastors Should Know about Students Today

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr Jim Hubbard about problems facing students and how pastors can be informed about those.

Church Budgets

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with David Doran about how a pastor should lead through the budgeting process.

The Homogeneous Unit Principle

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks to David Doran about the homogeneous unit principle.

Celebrating Christmas after the Loss of a Loved One

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Jacob Elwart about dealing with loss during the holidays.

The Pastoral Need for Apologetics

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talking with Ken Brown about the need for apologetics in pastoral ministry.

You can learn more about the Christianity vs Everybody Conference here.

Ministry in Southeast Asia

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Chris Seawright about ministry in Southeast Asia. Below are some important links related to their ministry.

1. Their family/ministry website.

2. Chris's booklet on Gospel Communication to those coming from a Folk Buddhist Worldview:

3. Chris's ministry partner's (Forrest McPhail) book on Pioneer Missions.

4. A list of their current Khmer resources for download with links to written, audios and videos on YouTube.

5. A list of our current Thai resources for download with links to written, audios and videos on YouTube.

Expositional Preaching with Rick Holland

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Rick Holland about expositional preaching.

The Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 04:45:00 -0400

You can access the journal here.

The Sin Offering and the Guilt Offering

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Kyle Dunham about his most recent DBSJ article.

The Received Laws of Language

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Mark Snoeberger about the received laws of language.

Improving as a Preacher with Kerry McGonigal

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 07:30:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr. Kerry McGonigal about how preachers can continue to improve.

Evangelistic Bible Studies

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Peter Cushman about doing Evangelistic Bible Studies.

The King James Bible Study Project with Mark Ward

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 06:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr. Mark Ward about his new project on the King James Bible.

View the KJB Study Project here.

Spread the Word

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:30:00 -0400

Spread the Word is church planting internship at Inter-City Baptist Church in Allen Park, MI. Ben Edwards talks with Riley Woodfin about how it works.

Check out their website at plantdetroit.org

Using the Bible in Biblical Counseling

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Jacob Elwart about using the Bible in Biblical Counseling.

Ministry in Zambia

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Hector Garcia about ministry in Zambia.

Movies at Church

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks to David Doran about churches that use movies at church.

Theologically Driven, DBTS, and Other Listener-Submitted Questions

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 04:45:00 -0400

In this episode Phil Cecil asks Ben questions about Theologically Driven, DBTS, and other misc topics.

Important Links:

Series on Fundamentalism

Caring for Members Who Experience Loss with Torrey Jaspers

Detroit Baptist Seminary Sermon Audio

Detroit Baptist Seminary Blog

Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal

Giveaway:

Prize: 3 Volume Set of McCune Systematic Theology

Rules: Email us at podcast@dbts.edu and correctly guess the episode of Theologically Driven that has received the most downloads.

Wayward Children

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks to Jacob Elwart about parenting children who are wandering away from the faith.

The Problem of Pluralism

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Jacob Elwart talks with Ben Edwards about problems with Pluralism.

Biblical Counseling and Abuse

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr Ernie Baker about dealing with abuse as a biblical counselor.

Injustices Done in the Name of Christianity

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr Aloisi about injustices committed by professing Christians.

Redeeming Productivity with Reagan Rose

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks about productivity with Reagan Rose.

Discovering Dispensationalism

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:30:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks to Mark Snoeberger about his contribution to a recently released book on dispensational.

Paul's Address on Mars Hill

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Mark Snoeberger about the apologetical significance of Paul's address on Mars Hill.

Pastors and Their Children with Tim Jordan

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Tim Jordan about how pastors can care well for their kids.

How Could God Send People to Hell?

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:30:00 -0400

Jacob Elwart interviews Ben Edwards on the doctrine of Hell.

Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with John Aloisi about the apologetical value of creeds, confessions, and catechisms.

The Problem of Evil

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Jacob Elwart interviews Ben Edwards on the problem of evil.

The Transcendental Argument

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:30:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr. Michael Riley about the transcendental argument for God's existence.

The Canaanite War

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks to Kyle Dunham about the apologetical difficulties of the Canaanite War and answers to the problems.

Evidences in Apologetics

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks to Mark Snoeberger about the use of evidences in presuppositional apologetics.

Doubt

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Tim Miller about dealing with doubt.

The Unbeliever's Knowledge of God

Thu, 25 May 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Jacob Elwart talks with Ben Edwards about what the unbeliever knows about God.

Arguments for God

Thu, 18 May 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Tim Miller about arguments for the existence of God.

Why We Believe the Bible

Thu, 11 May 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Mark Snoeberger about believing the Bible.

Join us for a free seminar and lunch on June 20, 2023. Dr. Michael Riley will present on the Use and Misuse of the Transcendental Argument in Apologetics. Sign up here.

The Function of Apologetics

Thu, 04 May 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Tim Miller about the function of apologetics.

Preaching and Spiritual Transformation Pt 2

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards continues his conversation with David Doran about preaching with the goal of spiritual transformation.

Preaching and Spiritual Transformation Pt 1

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks to Dave Doran about how preaching transforms the hearts and minds of listeners.

Theological Training in Mexico

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks to Matt Bixby and Nate Abellan about theological training in Mexico.

Resurrection Apologetics

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr Miller about the apologetical value of the resurrection.

Apologetic Approaches

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Mark Snoeberger about different ways to approach Apologetics.

The Baptist Confession of Faith and Catechism for Dispensational Churches

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Brandon Crawford about a new book that he edited, The Baptist Confession of Faith and Catechism for Dispensational Churches.

Understanding and Serving Missionary Kids

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Matt and Susan Bixby about caring for missionary kids.

Shepherding from the Pulpit Part 2

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr David Doran about shepherding a congregation from the pulpit.

Shepherding from the Pulpit

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr Doran about shepherding the congregation from the pulpit.

Revival or Revivalism?

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr Mark Snoeberger about the theological nature of Revivals.

Click here to read Dr Snoeberger's latest blog post - What Should We Make of the Events at Asbury?

Click here to read Dr Priest's article - Revival and Revivalism: A Historical and Doctrinal Evaluation

UFOs and Extraterrestrial Life

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks to Mark Snoeberger and Tim Miller about what the Bible has to say about extraterrestrial life.

You can find out more info about the 2023 Rice Lecture Series here.

Should I Preach the Woman Caught in Adultery?

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Tim Miller about textual variants and how to handle challenging passages.

Preaching Proverbs

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Tim Miller talks with Ben Edwards about what is a proverb and how to preach them.

Sermon Introductions, Transitions, Conclusions, and Delivery

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 04:45:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr Doran about how to make sermon introductions, transitions, conclusions, and delivery effective.

Preaching the Old Testament Law

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr. Kyle Dunham about understanding and preaching the Old Testament Law.

The Law of Christ in Pauline Theology and NT Ethics by Dr. Paul Hartog

Paul, the Law, and Dispensationalism by Dr. William Combs

Spurgeon's Preaching Ministry

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talk with Dr. John Aloisi about Spurgeon and his preaching ministry.

Putting Muscle into the Sermon Body

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 04:45:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards talks with Dr. Doran about how to effectively use explanation, argumentation, and application in the sermon.

A Preaching Calendar

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 04:30:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr. Larry Rogier about starting a preaching calendar.

The Immanuel Prophecy in Isaiah 7

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 04:30:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks to Dr. Bruce Compton about how to understand the Immanuel Prophecy in light of many interpretive challenges.

Here is a link to Dr Compton's article.

1 Peter: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Tim Miller about his new commentary on 1 Peter. You can purchase the commentary here.

Moving from an Exegetical to a Homiletical Outline

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 04:30:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with David Doran about moving from an exegetical outline to a homiletical outline.

Thinking Theologically in Expository Preaching

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 04:30:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with David Doran about the relationship of theology to expository preaching.

Guilt, Shame, and the Gospel

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr. Jacob Elwart about how the gospel helps those who experience guilt and shame.

Using Gospel Opportunities During the Holidays

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:30:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Peter Cushman about sharing the gospel with friends and family during the holidays. Peter is the Pastor of Outreach at Inter-City Baptist Church in Allen Park, MI.

Links:

Good News of Great Joy Bible Study

Good News Gospel Tract

Pioneer Women Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Finding and Preaching the Textual Theme

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr Dave Doran about identifying a distinct unit of Scripture and finding its theme.

Refining Dispensationalist Discourse

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0400

You can read Dr. Snoeberger's article here.

Complementarianism in the Church (Panel with Grant Castleberry, David Doran, and Gavin Peacock)

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400

This panel discussion was recorded at the 2022 E3 Pastor's Conference hosted by Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. More info and resources from the conference can be found at e3pc.org.

The Judgement Seat of Christ

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Dr. Compton about the Judgement Seat of Christ.

Expositional Preaching

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with David Doran about the nature of expositional preaching.

The Historical Setting of 1 Peter

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Tim Miller about the context of 1 Peter.

The Message of 1 Corinthians

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Brent Belford about the structure and message of 1 Corinthians.

ACBC Certification

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks with Jacob Elwart about pursuing ACBC certification at DBTS.

The Woman in Ecclesiastes 7

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards talks with Dr Dunham about the identity of the woman in Ecclesiastes 7 and controversy surrounding the passage.

Teaching Evangelism

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Peter Cushman is the Pastor of Outreach at Inter-City Baptist Church. Ben Edwards talks with him about how to teach and model evangelism in the local church.

Visitation Ministry

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:15:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards talk with Tracy Fressel about visitation ministry.

Taking a Trip to Israel

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:15:00 -0400

On this episode Ben Edwards and Tim Miller talk about their recent trip to Israel.

Imprecatory Psalms

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400

On this episode Tim Miller interviews Ben Edwards on challenges surrounding the imprecatory Psalms. Most recently Ben preached through such a Psalm. You can listen to that here.

Building a Pastoral Library

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards and Mark Snoeberger discuss the DBTS 2022 Recommended Book List and other thoughts on building a library for professional pastoral ministry. You can access the book list here.

King James Onlyism (w/ Mark Ward)

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards and Mark Ward discuss the KJV Only movement.

Wayne Grudem's View of Prophecy (w/ Bruce Compton)

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards and Bruce Compton discuss tensions with Grudem's view of prophecy. You can read Dr. Compton's article on the topic here.

The Righteous Will Live by Faith (w/ Ryan Meyer)

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards and Ryan Meyer discuss the phrase the "righteous will live by faith."

Mentoring the Next Generation

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:30:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards talks with Pearson Johnson about mentoring the next generation.

Caring for Members Who Experience Loss

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400

This episode originally aired on October 21, 2021. Ben Edwards discusses caring for members who experience loss with Torrey Jaspers.

Marriage Mentoring (w/ Jeremy Conn)

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards talks with Jeremy Conn about marriage mentoring in the local church.

Learn More about the Summer Series with Mark Ward Here

The Sufficiency of Scripture and Biblical Counseling (w/ Jacob Elwart)

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards talks with Jacob Elwart about the sufficiency of Scripture and how it relates to Biblical Counseling.

Learn More about the DBTS Summer Series with Mark Ward Here

The Historical Adam (w/ Mark Snoeberger)

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400

This week Ben Edwards talks with Mark Snoeberger about the significance of a historical Adam.

The Days in Genesis 1 (w/ Kyle Dunham)

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards discusses interpretations of Genesis 1 with Kyle Dunham.

Faith and Science (w/ Tim Miller)

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards talks with Tim Miller about how to understand the relationship between faith and science.

Sufficiency and Creationism (w/ Mark Snoeberger)

Thu, 26 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards talks to Mark Snoeberger about how the sufficiency of Scripture relates to one's view of creationism.

The Sufficiency of Scripture (w/ David Doran)

Thu, 19 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards talks to David Doran about the sufficiency of Scripture.

Applying the Principles of Separation

Thu, 12 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards and David Doran discuss applying the principles of separation to Christian fellowship.

The Mission of the Church (w/ David Doran)

Thu, 05 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards and David Doran discuss divergent views on the mission of the church.

Conservative Evangelicals (w/ David Doran)

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards and David Doran discuss who is a conservative evangelical.

The Fruit of New Evangelicalism (w/ David Doran)

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards talks with David Doran about the fruit of New Evangelicalism.

How to Support Missionaries Better (w/ Matt Gass)

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400

This week Ben Edwards talks with Matt Gass about way churches can improve missionary support.

The Ordinances and Protecting the Gospel (w/ Mark Snoeberger)

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards talk to Mark Snoeberger about the ordinances and protecting the gospel.

Echoes of Jesus in 1 Peter (w/ Tim Miller)

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0400

This week Ben Edwards talks to Tim Miller about his new book on echoes of Jesus in 1 Peter.

You can purchase the book here.

Seminary Education (w/ Joel Beeke)

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0400

On this episode Ben Edwards talks with Dr. Joel Beeke about the importance of seminary education. Dr. Beeke is the President of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary.

The Fragmenting of Fundamentalism Pt 2 (w/ David Doran)

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards talks with David Doran about the further fragmenting of Fundamentalism.

Theological Triage (w/ Tim Miller)

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards and Tim Miller discuss Theological Triage and its implications for ministry today.

The Fragmenting of Fundamentalism Pt 1 (w/ David Doran)

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 03:15:00 -0400

In this episode Dave Doran and Ben Edwards discuss the fragmenting of Fundamentalism.

The Rise and Fall of New Evangelicalism (w/ David Doran)

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards and David Doran discuss the rise and fall of new evangelicalism.

Lessons from Fundamentalism (w/ David Doran)

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0400

This week Ben Edwards and David Doran discuss lessons from the early history of American fundamentalism.

Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies (w/ Mark Snoeberger)

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 03:30:00 -0400

This week Ben Edwards and Mark Snoeberger discuss dispensationalism.

You can enter to win a copy of Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies by following DBTS on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. You can also enter by sharing this episode's social media post on our Facebook or Twitter account.

Christian Theology and Modern Thought (w/ John Aloisi)

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0400

This week Ben Edwards and John Aloisi discuss AH Strong and his struggle to reconcile christian theology and modern thought.

You can download Dr Aloisi's book here.

You can read Dr Aloisi's article here.

Separation from Compromisers of the Faith (w/ David Doran)

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0400

This week Ben Edwards and David Doran discuss separation from those who compromise the faith.

Separation from False Teachers (w/ David Doran)

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:30:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards and David Doran discuss separating from false teachers and false teaching.

How to Read the Bible Rightly (w/ Sam Dawson)

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 03:15:00 -0400

In this episode of Theologically Driven Ben Edwards talks with Sam Dawson about reading and understanding the Bible correctly.

Concert of Prayer (w/ David Doran)

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards and David Doran discuss how to hold a concert of prayer in a church service.

Self and Ministry Evaluation (w/ David Doran)

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 03:30:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards and David Doran discuss the importance of self and ministry evaluation and strategies for getting it done.

The Virgin Birth (w/ Mark Snoeberger)

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards and Mark Snoeberger discuss the significance of the virgin birth.

Challenges to Intertextuality and Christotelism (w/ Kyle Dunham)

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:15:00 -0400

Ben Edwards and Kyle Dunham discuss Dr Dunham's recent article in JETS, Challenges to Intertextuality and Christotelism: A New Model of Canonical-Linguistic Priming. You can access the article here.

Teaching on Assurance of Salvation (w/ David Doran)

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards and David Doran discuss how to teach on assurance of salvation.

Build on Jesus (w/ Deepak Reju)

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards talks with Deepak Reju about his new book Build on Jesus.

Serving as an Associate Pastor (w/ Jacob Elwart)

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 03:30:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards and Jacob Elwart discuss Jacob's transition from a Senior Pastor to an Associate Pastor.

Philosophy of Church Ministry Pt 2 (w/ Dave Doran)

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards and Dave Doran discuss how to implement a Philosophy of Church Ministry.

Philosophy of Church Ministry Pt 1 (w/ Dave Doran)

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ben Edwards and Dave Doran discuss how to develop a Philosophy of Church Ministry.

The Making of Biblical Womanhood (w/ Tim Miller)

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Theologically Driven Ben Edwards and Tim Miller discuss The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr.

Caring for Members Who Experience Loss (w/ Torrey Jaspers)

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Ben Edwards and Torrey Jaspers discuss how to care for church members who have experienced loss or are currently going through loss.

COVID, Churches, and Government Regulations (w/ David Doran)

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Join us for the first episode of Theologically Driven. In this episode Ben Edwards and Dave Doran discuss leading the church to unity and safety during the pandemic. Don't forget to subscribe for new episodes every Thursday.

Enter for a chance to win a copy of COVID, Churches, and Government Regulations: Answering Seven Key Questions by subscribing, rating/reviewing the podcast, or sharing it on social media. Let us know via Facebook, Twitter, or email (info@dbts.edu) for a chance to win.

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Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400

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