Regent College Podcast

How does art inform us and give us hope in the face of death?  What can art from the past teach us about facing death and how to embrace our finality?  We discussed these questions with Dr. Joy M. Clarkson as well as her new book "Aggressively Happy: A Realist's Guide to Believing in the Goodness Life" , which seeks to cultivate happiness, grit, determination, and humour amidst tragedy and suffering.  We hope you enjoy this conversation. To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming  courses, visit:https://www.regent-college.edu

How are we to understand work and vocation?  What does it mean to have meaningful work and do all people experience this?  Is Sabbath meant to be for followers of Jesus today?  What does the workaholic and idler have in common?  We discussed these questions and more with Dr. R. Paul Stevens.  We hope you enjoy the conversation. 

What did the early church believe about Jesus and how did this shape their practices?  Was it common thought within the early church that Christ was coming back within their lifetime?  When and how did this shift?  Evangelicalism has emphasized a personal relationship with Jesus, was there an equivalent to this for the early church?  We discussed these questions and more with Dr. Joshua Coutts.  We hope you enjoy the conversation.  

How has our understanding of perfection distorted biblical concepts of faith and grace?  How does God’s wrath fit into His goodness? Is compassion and wrath equal in the Godhead?  Does God change or is He unchanging.  We discussed these questions and more with Dr. Matthew Lynch who shared with us how scripture actually teaches us to hold these complex realities in tension.  We hope you enjoy the conversation.  

How are we to understand human flourishing in light of limitation and disability?  How can we use technology that promotes human flourishing and promotes relational health as well?  What are we to make of human limitation and disability with the eschaton in view?  We had a conversation about these questions and more with Dr. Eleanor McLaughlin.  We hope you enjoy this conversation. To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming  courses, visit:https://www.regent-college.edu

 What is the purpose of art in times of crisis and conflict?  How can art bring healing amidst pain and suffering?  What role does art play in a politically polarized culture? We discussed these questions and more with Dr.  Dr. Adrienne Dengerink Chaplin who has written and spoken extensively on the intersection of art, theology, and crisis. We hope you enjoy our conversation.  

Why is music predominant in our worship services and what is it meant for?  How might music even teach us about doctrinal statements such as the trinity?  And why is lament an important aspect within music for the formation of the whole person.  We talked with Dr. Chelle Stearns about these questions.  Dr. Stearns has written and lectured on music, theology, and psychology.  We hope you enjoy this conversation. Also, if this conversation peaks your interest, Dr. Stearns is teaching a summer course called Longing for Shalom: Music Lament in the Christian Imagination. To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming  courses, visit:https://www.regent-college.edu

What is Biblical wisdom literature?  How does Proverbs fit into the wisdom literature and how does one apply it? What does the fear of the Lord mean and how can one cultivate a healthy fear of the Lord? We discussed these questions and more with Dr. Tremper Longman who has done extensive work in the Old Testament, specifically in wisdom literature.   Also, if this conversation peaks your interest, Dr. Tremper is teaching a summer course called The Book of Proverbs: Developing Wisdom in a Complicated World. To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming  courses, visit:https://www.regent-college.edu

How are we to understand metaphors in the Bible?  What is conceptual metaphor theory and how does this fit into Biblical metaphor?  How can pastors and church leaders engage with the culture using Biblical metaphor's and contemporary metaphors?  We had a conversation around these questions and more with Dr. Beth Stovell. We hope you enjoy our conversation. Also, if this conversation peaks your interest Dr. Stovell is teaching a summer course on Reading and Preaching Biblical Poetry. To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming  courses, visit:https://www.regent-college.edu

What does the church and scripture have to say in regards to politics and governmental structures?  What is Liberalism and how does it fit into the relationship between church and state?  Should pastors and church leaders talk about politics, take political stances, indorse political leaders, or should they avoid politics all together?  We discussed these questions and more with Dr. John M. Owen, who is the Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia.  We hope you enjoy the conversation. Also, if this conversation peaks your interest Dr. Owen is teaching a summer course on Christianity and Politics. To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming  courses, visit:https://www.regent-college.edu

How do the Johannine epistles inform our modern understanding of love?  Why is the power of the gospel most visible among those on the margins?  We had a conversation with Dr. Dennis Edwards about how the power of the gospel is present and visible among those in the marginalized community.  We also discussed how prophets, anger, and love fit into speaking out against injustice.  We hope you enjoy our conversation. Also, if this conversation peaks your interest Dr. Edwards is teaching a summer course on 1, 2, and 3, John. To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming  courses, visit:https://www.regent-college.edu

How is Christian hospitality connected to justice?  What does it look like to emulate Christ's hospitality and justice?  Are followers of Jesus supposed to have a balanced life?  Did Christ have a balanced life?  We had a conversation with Dr. Krish Kandiah around these questions and more.  Krish is the founder and director of Home for Good, an organization that provides homes for children who don't have one.  We hope you enjoy our conversation.  Also, if this conversation peaks your interest Dr. Kandiah is teaching a summer course called Racial Justice and Radical Hospitality: A Biblical Approach.To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming  courses, visit:https://www.regent-college.edu

We had a conversation with Mike Baird who was the 44th Premier of New South Wales in Australia, a former investment banker, a Regent alum, and currently works in the palliative care sector.  Mike shared with us his experience working in investment banking, politics, and now palliative care and how his faith intersects in all these.  We hope you enjoy the conversation.  To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming  courses, visit:https://www.regent-college.edu

The relationship of friendship  is often malleable, free, and unconstrained compared to familial or marriage relationships, but is this how it is supposed to be?  We had a conversation with Dr. Wesley Hill who wrote a book on this topic called "Spiritual Friendship: Finding Love in the Church as a Celibate Gay Christian."    Through Dr. Hill's insight we are reminded that scripture and tradition have a higher view of friendship than we may have thought.  We hope you enjoy this conversation. Also, if this conversation peaks your interest Dr. Hill is teaching a summer course called Male and Female in Christ.To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming  courses, visit:https://www.regent-college.edu 

What is Latin Protestant Christology?  What is Liberation Theology and why are some apprehensive towards it.  Dr. Jules Martinez-Olivieri has written and taught extensively on these questions. He brings both historical and anthropological insight to them. Dr. Martinez-Olivieri also shares with us the historical and theological understanding for holistic mission.  We hope you enjoy the conversation.  Also, if you are interested Dr. Martinez is teaching a summer course called Systamtic Theology Overview.  Check it out if your interested. To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming  courses, visit:https://www.regent-college.edu

How does our imagination impact our ability to empathize?  Story telling, art, film, music, and books all of the ability to shape our imaginations and can move us into greater levels of empathy for others.  Dr. Mary McCampbell recently wrote a book called Imagining "Our Neighbors as Ourselves: How Art Shapes Empathy".  In this conversation we discuss her book and how realistic and prophetic art can shape empathy for those around us.  We hope you enjoy our conversation. To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming  courses, visit:https://www.regent-college.edu 

How should leaders measure success?  Why do leaders often suffer from burnout and how can they avoid it?  And how does empowering and raising up female leaders help to combat slavery and oppression throughout the globe.  We had a conversation around these questions and more with Melissa Russell, who is IJM's (International Justice Mission)  Regional President of North America.   We hope you enjoy the conversation!To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming  courses, visit:https://www.regent-college.edu 

Often we think of a leader having all the answers and the one setting  vision for people.  While it is true that leaders must answer questions and set  vision they must also have an even greater ability to ask good questions.  We had a conversation with Dr. Peter Shaw  who has spent years writing books and coaching others on leadership and asking really good questions through it all.  We hope you enjoy our conversation with Dr. Peter Shaw. Also if you are interested in more content like this, Dr. Shaw is teaching a summer course at Regent College on leadership called, Leading for the Long Term.  Check it out! To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming  courses, visit:https://www.regent-college.edu 

Leaders can become stars, celebrities, and potential saviours to many people they lead and even themselves.   Often this can lead to burnout or fallout and a misconstrued view of what leadership is.  We had a conversation with Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst on how one needs to lead in community where trusted friends and colleagues can speak truth into a leaders life.  In an effort to lead like Jesus Dr. DeBorst challenges leaders to allow others to see your humanity and point them to Jesus who emulates true leadership.  We hope you enjoy this conversation.  To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming  courses, visit:https://www.regent-college.edu 

We are continuing our series on Wise Leadership. This week we had a conversation with Linda Chonco who is enrolled in Regent's MALTS program and works for The Zanokhanyo Network in Cape Town, South Africa.   Linda brought wonderful insight into leading amidst adversity, becoming leaders who see well those they lead, and leading people holistically in mind, body, and spirit.  We hope you enjoy this conversation with Linda Chonco.