Regent College Podcast

On today's podcast, Katherine Alsdorf, experienced CEO and founder of the Redeemer's Center for Faith and Work, joins us to explore some hard questions relating to work in the workplace. What kind of theological approach should we bring to the ethics of business––especially fields like marketing and sales? And how do we deal with failure in a job or ministry that we thought God had called us to pursue? Tune in for this timely and thought-provoking conversation.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

Vatican II was a major event in the life of the Catholic church. But what's its relevance for Protestants? In this week's episode, we sit down with Dr. Hans Boersma to discuss the wide-ranging impact of Vatican II on the entire Christian world over the past 50 years. Dr. Boersma, an expert in Catholic theology and the Church Fathers, helped us ground and connect this important council with the development of both Protestantism and the Catholic Church. Let me tell you, you are in for a ride! So enjoy this episode and don't forget to leave your thoughts in the comment section.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

When Protestants in much of the western world think about the factions in the church, we tend to focus on Protestants and Catholics––entirely forgetting about the Eastern Orthodox church. In today's episode, our hosts Octavio and Claire sit down with Eastern Orthodox priest Father Lawrence Farley. Father Farley, a convert from the Protestant tradition, explains some of the nuances and distinctions between Protestant, Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox traditions. Brace yourself for a few laughs, some surprises, and a great conversation.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

Each year, the Conway Holy Land Travel Bursary supports a Regent student's research trip to Israel and Palestine. This week we're chatting with Bryana Russell and Allysen Mahaffey, the last two bursary recipients, to talk about their experiences in the Holy Land. Join us as we hear about women who are nurturing reconciliation and discuss biblical patterns of lament that sustain practices of peacemaking today.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

In this episode, we're exploring the power of reading in community with Chris Smith, Editor of The Englewood Review of Books, and author, editor, and Regent instructor Julie Lane-Gay. Chris and Julie explain how reading together not only enriches our Bible reading, but transforms our life as a community. Not sure where to start? No problem: we also got their expert (and enthusiastic) advice on the best books to read in 2020. 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/

In today's episode, we are delighted to speak with Paul Williams, Chief Executive of the Bible Society and Research Professor at Regent College. Many Christians have an underlying insecurity about the role of faith in the public square: What can we contribute? How do we engage? And do we have to leave our faith at the door? Paul argues that a fearless, joyful Christian presence in the public square is not only possible but necessary. 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/

This week we had the treat of welcoming Krish Kandiah back to the podcast to discuss a topic that is near and dear to his heart: caring for vulnerable children. Krish is a passionate advocate for fostering and adoption. With his wife, Mariam, he practices what he preaches, building a family where fostering and adoption are the norm. Krish showed us how a truncated understanding of the gospel limits our response to the needs of vulnerable children, encouraging us to reconsider our call as God's people. Should the church be responsible for the orphans in our cities? Is fostering and adopting a special calling on someone's life? Are orphanages a good idea? This is an episode you just can't miss!To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

Welcome back to Part 2 of our "Questions about the New Testament" series! This time, Mariam Kovalishyn is on the hot seat ready to answer our questions: Was Junia the first female apostle in the Bible? Why did Michael fight Satan over Moses' body? Why were women instructed to cover their heads in worship in the Corinthian church? 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/

Dr. Paul Stevens has dedicated most of his life to equipping the whole people of God for leadership in all spheres of life. Our conversation today revolves around money and generosity. Are Christians still required to tithe? Should we follow the Old Testament’s model of giving? How should we use our money? And how does wealth relate to the kingdom of God? Sit back and enjoy.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

In this episode, we have the privilege of talking with Shelley and Wayne, a couple who started a business called Dignify that works with women in Bangladesh who were previously physically and sexually exploited. They tell us about their struggles and how their time at Regent helped them shape their business practices. Listen in as Claire reconnects with her old Regent buds. Enjoy.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.eduTo visit Dignify:https://www.shopdignify.com/

In this challenging conversation, palliative physician Dr. Margaret Cottle sits down with us to talk about end-of-life suffering. Are we sanitizing language around assisted suicide? What is dying with dignity? Is the practice of euthanasia biblical? Join us as we discuss not only the responsibility to care for others, but also the hard work of allowing others to care for us in the midst of suffering. To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

Every time we read the Bible, we come away with so many questions! Why did the three wise men matter? What's up with the parable of the ten virgins? And were all those demon-possessed people just misdiagnosed? With all these great biblical scholars around, we decided to start tracking down some answers. Don't miss this first episode in our three-part "Questions about the New Testament" series, where Regent's New Testament faculty answer the questions we never thought we'd get a chance to ask.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

In this episode, we had a wonderful conversation with Connally Gilliam about her new book, "And Yet, Undaunted". In the book, Connally and her co-author Paula Rinehart explore the tension between our expectations and our experiences, both in our personal lives and in the world around us. We chatted with Connally about what it means to frame our lives in the biblical narrative––acknowledging the disconnect between what is and what ought to be, but also looking forward to the new creation. So relax and enjoy the podcast!To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

In today's episode, Dr. David O. Taylor chats with us about the formative power of the arts in our lives and our worshipping communities. How do we create space for artistic freedom in communal worship? Are boundaries and guidelines necessary? How do we build local churches where artists can flourish? And what are some practical ways to incorporate different types of art in our congregational life?To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

In this episode, renowned American historian Mark Noll recounts how a growing awareness of the majority world church confronted and changed his understanding of Christian history. With 75% of today's Christians located in the majority world, why are we treating the global church as though it's a mile wide but only an inch deep? Was this ever true? And how should the configuration of today's global church shape how we teach and study the history of Christianity?To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

Every other summer, Dr. Diane Stinton takes a group of Regent students to Nairobi, Kenya to learn from African theologians alongside local theological students. Listen in as three Regent students share how this past summer's journey gave them new hope for their local churches and the church around the world.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

Should our theology encompass animals as well? Should Christians be vegan? Did Jesus reconcile animals to Himself through His death and resurrection as well? We had a wonderful conversation with David Clough about animal ethics and animal flourishing and our place as Christians in all of this environmental crisis. Make sure to listen to this episode all the way through.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.eduTo learn more about David's organization visit:https://www.becreaturekind.org/

A lot of people are looking towards China not only for its economy and culture but also for the development of Christian Theology. We had a conversation with Dr. Grace Liang about the non-violent arrival of the Gospel to China (as opposed to the arrival in other countries or continents), missionaries in China, the conflict between Chinese culture and Christianity, the characteristics of Chinese theology and more.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

Our theology, spirituality, and discipleship are being shaped not only by the cities we live in but also by the neighborhoods we live in. We had a wonderful conversation with David Leong about how the geography of our urban cities tell stories, stories of racism, displacement, and power.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/

When it comes to both marriage and singleness, the grass often looks greener on the other side. But unintended singleness brings with it a particular set of challenges. Connally Gilliam, author of Revelations of a Single Woman and And Yet, Undaunted: Embraced by the Goodness of God in the Chaos of Life, joins us to discuss how to live well when life isn't quite what you expected it to be.To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit:www.regent-college.edu/