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In this episode, David and Stephen sit down with Dr. Glenn Kreider to discuss the Last Things. You'll be blessed as they discuss the consummation of God's eternal plan of salvation and the hope of every believer.  Dr. Kreider is Professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and Editor in Chief of the Theological Journal Bibliotheca Sacra. He has a Th.M. and Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Prior to teaching at DTS, Dr. Kreider served as Director of Christian Education and then as pastor in Cedar Hill, TX. His research and writing interests include theological method, theology and popular culture, and our eschatological hope.     Dr. Kreider's relevant books include: Blount, Douglas K., Glenn R. Kreider, Michael J. Svigel, and Nathan D. Holsteen. Exploring Christian Theology: Creation, Fall, and Salvation. Minneapolis: Bethany House, 2015. Blount, Douglas K., Glenn R. Kreider, J. Lanier Burns, Michael J. Svigel, and Nathan D. Holsteen. Exploring Christian Theology: The Church, Spiritual Growth, and the End Times. Minneapolis: Bethany House, 2014. Kreider, Glenn R., Jeffrey Bingham, and Michael J. Svigel, eds. Dispensationalism and the History of Redemption: A Developing and Diverse Tradition. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2015. Kreider, Glenn R., J. Scott Horrell, Michael J. Svigel, and Nathan D. Holsteen. Exploring Christian Theology: Revelation, Scripture, and the Triune God. Minneapolis: Bethany House, 2014. Rydelnik, Michael, and Michael Vanlaningham, eds. The Moody Handbook of Messianic Prophecy: Studies and Expositions of the Messiah in the Old Testament. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2019. (Contains contributions by Glenn R. Kreider.)

In this episode, David and Stephen sit down with Dr. Juan Sánchez about the church. Many Christians try to downplay the importance of the local church in God's mission, but listeners will be enriched by Juan's clear biblical support and encouraged to love and participate in their local church. Dr. Sanchez has an MDiv, ThM, and PhD from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served as the senior pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church in Austin, Texas, since 2005. He also serves as a Council member of The Gospel Coalition and is cofounder and president of The Gospel Coalition Spanish ministry. He has also served as president of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.     He is the author of numerous books, including   Juan R. Sánchez, Jr. 1 Peter For You: Offering Real Joy on Our Journey Through This World, Epsom: The Good Book Company, 2016.  Seven Dangers Facing Your Church. Epsom, UK: The Good Book Company, 2018.  The Leadership Formula: Develop the Next Generation of Leaders in the Church. Nashville: B&H Publishing Group, 2020.    Recommended books:  David Peterson, Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship, Lisle: InterVarsity Press, 2002.  Mark Dever, Nine Marks of a Healthy Church. 4th ed. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2021.  Mark Dever and Paul Alexander, How to Build a Healthy Church: A Practical Guide for Deliberate Leadership. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2021.  Jonathan Leeman, Church Membership: How the World Knows Who Represents Jesus. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2012.  Jonathan Leeman, Church Discipline: How the Church Protects the Name of Jesus. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2012.    Recommended podcasts:  Pastors Talk Podcast  Preachers Talk 

Stephen sits down with Dr. Lucas Stamps to discuss the doctrine of salvation. How does God save sinners? What is man's role in salvation? You'll be blessed to learn more about this essential and comforting doctrine of God's grace. Dr. Lucas Stamps has a PhD is Systematic Theology from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and serves as Professor of Christian Theology and Director of the Master’s Programs at the Clamp Divinity School of Anderson     Recommended books: Bonaventure. Breviloquium. Translated by Dominic V. Monti. Works of St. Bonaventure 9. St. Bonaventure, NY: Franciscan Institute Publications, 2005.  Bridges, Jerry. The Pursuit of Holiness. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 2016.  Willard, Dallas. Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 2002.  Packer, J. I. Knowing God. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books, 1993. 

In this episode, Stephen and David sit down with Dr. Graham Cole to discuss the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Dr. Cole's years of experience in the church and classroom mean that he's full of knowledge, wisdom, and practical insights. You'll be blessed as you grow to love God more and thank Him for the gift of His Spirit, who points us to Christ. Graham A. Cole (ThD, Australian College of Theology) is dean emeritus and professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. An ordained Anglican minister, he has served in two parishes and was formerly the principal of Ridley College. Graham lives in Libertyville, Illinois, with his wife, Jules. He is the author of Engaging with the Holy Spirit: Real Questions, Practical Answers and He Who Gives Life: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit.    Graham Cole, Engaging with the Holy Spirit: Real Questions, Practical Answers. Wheaton: Crossway, 2008.   Graham Cole, He Who Gives Life: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Foundations of Evangelical Theology. Wheaton: Crossway, 2007. 

In this episode, Stephen sits down with Dr. Matthew Emerson to discuss Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is the second person of the Trinity. This doctrine is the epicenter of all doctrines. It is essential to knowing God and being in a relationship with him. Dr. Emerson earned a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and an M.Div. and Ph.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Emerson joined the OBU faculty in 2015.     He serves as co-Executive Director of the Center for Baptist Renewal, co-editor of the Journal of Baptist Studies, steering committee member of the Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar, and Senior Fellow for the Center of Ancient Christian Studies.     He has also served in many different capacities at a number of local churches, and he has a deep, deep love for Christ’s church.    His Book:  "He Descended to the Dead": An Evangelical Theology of Holy Saturday. Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2019. 

Stephen sits down with Dr. Gary Schultz to talk about the doctrines of humanity and sin. What does it mean to be a human? What is sin? Why is it such a big problem?    You'll be challenged and encouraged as the Bible's clear teaching on these important topics is explained in simple terms.   Gary Shultz (Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as Associate Professor of Theology at the Baptist University of Florida and as Editor of Baptist University Press.  

David sits down with Stephen to discuss the Trinity, the doctrine that God has revealed Himself as one God in three Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.   You'll be encouraged and built up in your faith, but you will also be challenged to be more precise in your speech about God. To learn even more, watch Stephen's lecture on the Trinity here. Stephen Campbell earned his MA in Church Ministry and MDiv from Shepherds Theological Seminary and a PhD from Durham University. He currently serves as Lead Pastor at the International Baptist Church of Bonn and the Academic Director at Aquila Initiative.      Recommended Reading:    Emery, Gilles. The Trinity: An Introduction to Catholic Doctrine on the Triune God. Washington, D.C., 2011.  Erickson, Millard J. Christian Theology. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2013.  Horton, Michael. The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2011.  Letham, Robert. Systematic Theology. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2019.  Reeves, Michael. The Good God: Enjoying Father, Son and Spirit. Milton Keynes: Paternoster Press, 2012.  Swain, Scott R. The Trinity: An Introduction. Short Studies in Systematic Theology. Wheaton: Crossway, 2020. 

In this episode, Stephen and David sit down with Dr. James Dolezal of Cairn University to discuss the attributes of God. You'll be challenged to think more deeply and more precisely about who God is. You'll be encouraged to trust God more than ever before. James Dolezal is professor of theology in the School of Divinity at Cairn University near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has an MDiv from The Master’s Seminary and a ThM and PhD from Westminster Theological Seminary. Prior to teaching at Cairn, Dr. Dolezal served as a pastor in Alberta, Canada, and as a research fellow in the Craig Center at Westminster Theological Seminary.    He has written the following books on the attributes of God:  Dolezal, James. All That Is in God: Evangelical Theology and the Challenge of Classical Christian Theism. Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage, 2017.   Dolezal, James.God Without Parts: Divine Simplicity and the Metaphysics of God's Absoluteness, Eugene: Pickwick, 2011.    In the podcast, Dr. Dolezal references several books, including: Athanasius, Saint. Four Discourses Against the Arians. Packer, J. I. Knowing God. InterVarsity Press, 1973.  Pink, A.W. The attributes of God  Tozer, A. W. The Knowledge of the Holy: The Attributes of God: Their Meaning in the Christian Life. Harper & Row, 1961   

In this episode, Stephen sits down with Dr. Mike Svigel for the first episode in our new series of conversations about Systematic Theology. To begin the series, Stephen and Mike lay a strong foundation by outlining how we can know God at all.  You'll be built up as you begin to search the beauties of God, and you'll be encouraged to hear how much God loves you and wants to be known by you. Dr. Svigel teaches both historical and systematic theology at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. He has written extensively, and his books and articles range from exegetical and historical studies to science fiction and fantasy.    In the episode, Stephen makes mention of the following book by Dr. Svigel. Kreider, Glenn R., and Michael J. Svigel. A Practical Primer on Theological Method: Table Manners for Discussing God, His Works, and His Ways. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Academic, 2019.