Regent College Podcast

Today we spoke with alumnus Dr. Ivan Satyavrata, pastor of Kolkata's Assembly of God Church. Assembly of God is a 4000-person multilingual congregation that provides education and health care for over 25,000 children. We asked Dr. Satyavrata for his insight on a Christian attitude toward religious pluralism. How should we approach inter-religious dialogue? What is the right way to express honest disagreement? Should we be looking for a return to Christendom? And how can we build bridges to Jesus? Join us for this challenging and encouraging conversation.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu

A prolific scholar and a gifted musician, Dr. Jeremy Begbie is one of today's most important writers on theology and the arts. We had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Begbie about how the arts enrich and expand our theological imagination. How does music help us understand complex subjects like pain, joy, or even the nature of God? Can the arts teach theology on their own terms? Enjoy the conversation, and don't forget to leave a comment.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu

Today we spoke with alumnus Daniel Whitehead, CEO of the Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, about the way mental health conversations play out in our churches and our societies. How does the language we use impact conversations about mental health in our congregations? How has the COVID crisis changed society's response to and understanding of mental health? And how does privilege impact how––and whether––we talk about mental health? Enjoy the conversation, and don't forget to leave a comment!To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.eduTo learn more about the Sanctuary Course visit:https://www.sanctuarymentalhealth.org/

Jemar Tisby is a historian and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Color of Compromise. He serves as president of The Witness, a Black Christian Collective, and is working on his Ph.D. dissertation at the University of Mississippi. Dr. Mary McCampbell is an associate professor of humanities at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, where she teaches courses on postmodern theory and fiction, film and philosophy, and popular culture. This week we talked about racism: What is systemic racism? What do people mean when they talk about white supremacy? How has the church resisted or reinforced racism? And how are we as Christians called to bear witness to injustice in our communities? Don't miss this challenging conversation.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu

On today's podcast, we had a conversation with Dr. John Dickson, co-founder of the Centre for Public Christianity. Dr. Dickson is a prolific author and speaker with a passion for evangelism. We talked about the purpose and place of apologetics in evangelism: Are all Christians called to actively share the gospel on a daily basis? Are inter-religious debates fruitful? Have science and postmodernism made sharing the gospel more difficult? Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to leave a comment.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu

Welcome to the third episode in our series on mental health. Psychologist Dr. Edward Ng is a sessional lecturer at Regent College who serves as Director of Counselling Services with Soma Counselling and Family Resources. Today, we're discussing personality: Is it given or developed? How should we carry our questions about who we are and who we're meant to be? How much freedom does God grant us to develop our personalities? And how do we deal with the way family of origin shapes those around us? Enjoy the podcast––and don't forget to leave a comment!To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu

Welcome to the second episode of our series on mental health––one of Claire's favorite episodes so far! Dr. Claudia Rossetto holds a MATS from Regent College and a D.Min. from Carey Theological College. She argues that western culture's emphasis on independence is contributing to a widespread experience of social isolation. Join us to learn about the difference between social isolation and loneliness, systemic and individual causes of social isolation, and the (possible) relationship between wealth and loneliness. Enjoy the podcast––and don't forget to leave a comment!To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu

This week, we're launching our mini-series on mental health––and who better to kick it off than psychologist and former Regent president, Dr. Rod Wilson? Today we're talking about anger. Does the Bible speak of anger as sinful? How can our families create safe spaces for expressing anger in free and healthy ways? And how should we express and respond to anger in a passive-aggressive society? Enjoy today's episode and don't forget to leave a comment.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu

This week, we're listening to the voices of people of color. We hope you enjoy this re-release of Episode #77, featuring David Leong on Urban Geography, Race, and Gentrification.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

We had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Cheryl Bear, a member of the Nadleh Whut'en First Nation (Bear Clan) in northern British Columbia. Cheryl is a multi-award-winning singer/songwriter who shares stories of Indigenous life—the joy, sorrow, faith, and journey. In this episode, Part 1 of our conversation with Cheryl, we discussed the practice of land acknowledgment, exploring the connection Indigenous peoples have with the land and its link to faith in God as Creator. This conversation will not only make you laugh but also think deeply about our "placeless" generation. Enjoy and don't forget to leave a comment.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses, visit: www.regent-college.edu

Lots of people are talking about a theology of vocation these days. But not everyone has the freedom to live fully into their giftings or pursue the career of their dreams: financial constraints, family obligations, and personal limitations often seem to have more weight than a sense of inward call. This week Old Testament scholars Dr. Drew Lewis and Gustavo Santos, Administrator of Regent's MA in Leadership, Theology, and Society, show us how the Book of Ruth speaks into a rich biblical theology of vocation that meets each of us in our particular circumstances. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a comment!To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu

Welcome back to Part 3 of our "Questions about the New Testament" series! This time, Dr. Lynn Cohick, is on the hot seat ready to answer our questions: Did Jesus flew out of planet earth in order to be with the Father? What is the "unforgivable sin". Are we still expected to tithe? Should we take Christians to court? Should women cover their heads when they pray? And so much more! So relax and enjoy our last episode of 2019.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

In today's episode, Dr. David Smith sheds light on the components of great teaching. David holds a Ph.D. in Education, specializing in Curriculum Studies, and has written widely on pedagogical issues in Christian education. Our conversation revolved around teaching repertoire, helpful and unhelpful methods of assessing students, and individualism's influence on education. Enjoy––and don't forget to leave a comment!To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu

In today's episode, we had the privilege of talking with Dr. Laurel Borisenko. She spent fifteen years working in international humanitarian aid and peacebuilding. Her research in Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Uganda has examined how communities that have undergone violent conflict have used the arts to move toward healing and reconciliation. This is an episode you simply cannot miss. To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu

Episode 100! Join us as we celebrate three years of hard work and amazing conversations. We are so grateful to every person who shared their time and expertise with us. We also want to thank all of the listeners and donors who have been a part of our community and have taken the time to reach out to us with encouraging messages. Given our current quarantine, we decided to celebrate by doing the almost impossible task of picking fifteen of the best moments on the podcast. So listen in––and tell us if we missed your favorite moment!To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu

Episode 100! Join us as we celebrate three years of hard work and amazing conversations. We are so grateful to every person who shared their time and expertise with us. We also want to thank all of the listeners and donors who have been a part of our community and have taken the time to reach out to us with encouraging messages. Given our current quarantine, we decided to celebrate by doing the almost impossible task of picking fifteen of the best moments on the podcast. So listen in––and tell us if we missed your favorite moment!To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu

This week we had the privilege of exploring some timely topics with Dr. Rod Wilson: depression, fear, and anxiety. Dr. Wilson, a former president of Regent College, is also a clinical psychologist with extensive counseling experience. Among other things, we discussed how our Christology affects how we understand ourselves: both our emotions and the ways we carry the memory of trauma in our bodies. Can a Christian have faith and fear at the same time? Should Christians only see Christian psychologists? Tune in for some helpful insight in this challenging time. To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu

We had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Steven Garber to talk about his latest book, The Seamless Life. Steve has spent his life reflecting on the troubling implications of a dualistic mindset and explaining why the sacred/secular divide misses the mark in the real world. How can we live seamlessly in such a polarized world? Listen in.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.eduThanks for Listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming courses, visit: https://www.regent-college.edu

In this week's podcast, we had the privilege of talking to Dr. Tremper Longman, a distinguished biblical scholar. We talked about the veracity of the story of Noah's ark. We had plenty of questions: Was there a worldwide flood as the Bible describes it? Do apparent historical inaccuracies undermine the authority of the Bible? How does our understanding of the Ancient Near East (ANE) change our understanding of Genesis? This is a don't-miss episode!To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.eduTo get Tremper Longman's book, please visit the Regent College Bookstore.

It's always a treat to talk to Dr. Iwan Russell-Jones––and today’s podcast is no exception! Iwan spent 25 years as a TV and radio producer and director for the BBC before joining Regent's faculty as the Eugene and Jan Peterson Associate Professor of Theology and the Arts. Iwan is a passionate advocate for the importance of the arts in theological conversations, arguing that every generation and culture has to wrestle with the question of how the arts fit into the life of the church in that particular time and place. Is “Christian art” a real thing? Will artists see the fruit of their labor? Is Regent's Integrative Project in Arts & Theology better a thesis? Iwan has the answers. Don’t forget to leave us a comment. Enjoy the podcast!To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/