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Theology on the Way

by Greg McKinzie

Conversations about theology, biblical interpretation, discipleship, culture, and more.

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  1. #35 Brad East

    Brad East is an associate professor of theology in the Department of Bible, Missions, and Ministry at Abilene Christian University. He is the author of The Church: A Guide to the People of God (2024), Letters to a Future Saint: Foundations of Faith for the Spiritually Hungry (2024), and more....

  2. #34 Richard Beck

    Popular Writing, Deconstruction and Reconstruction, Purity Culture, Atonement, Heaven, The Devil, and Johnny Cash

  3. #33 Solo Episode 5

    I discuss: The joy of vocation at ACU The grief of the move to Abilene Hebrews 2 and freedom from the fear of death The nature of the church The implications of Charlie Kirk's assassination for the university A Christian response to the idea that words are violence An upcoming series analyzing an...

  4. #32 Justin Bailey

    Justin is a professor of theology and dean of chapel at Dordt University (Sioux Center, IA). He is an expert in cultural theology and the author of various books, including Interpreting Your World: Five Lenses for Engaging Theology and Culture.

  5. #31 Michael Gorman

    Michael J. Gorman is the Raymond E. Brown Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary and University (Baltimore, MD). He is the author of numerous books that have been important for my own work. Check these out: Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and...

  6. #30 Derek Taylor

    Derek Taylor is the director of the Emmaus Scholars Program and an instructor in theology at Whitworth University. He is the author of Reading Scripture as the Church: Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Hermeneutic of Discipleship.

  7. #29 Pat Bills

    Pat Bills is the lead minister at Highland Oaks Church of Christ in Dallas, TX. He is also my brother-in-law and a thoughtful leader of missional change in our shared tradition.

  8. #28 Drew Hart

    Drew Hart is an associate professor of theology & Program Director for Thriving Together: Congregations for Racial Justice at Messiah University. He is a frequent interlocutor at the Forum on Mission at the annual Society of Biblical Literature meeting.

  9. #27 Tim Henderson

    Tim was the youth minister at my home church for twenty-two years. He is my spiritual father and a lifelong friend. He now serves as the preaching minister at the Rugby Avenue Church of Christ in Charlottesville, VA.

  10. #26 Jeremy Daggett

    Jeremy Daggett is a cross-cultural missionary in Arequipa, Peru, a friend and former teammate, and director of Harding University’s international program in Latin America.

  11. #25 Solo Episode 4

    Updates, Expertise, Reading Revelation, Rogan, Apologetics

  12. #24 Ana McKinzie

    Ana is my oldest daughter. She’s a high school senior, a vocalist and stage performer, a self-taught artist, class president, and so much more. It has been a delight to raise her, and I’m so grateful that she likes to have conversations like this one. We talk about dating, sex, pornography,...

  13. #23 Michael Barram

    Michael Barram is a professor of theology & religious studies at St. Mary’s College of California and the chair of the Forum on Missional Hermeneutics. His most recent book, co-authored with John Franke, is Liberating Scripture: An Invitation to Missional Hermeneutics, the first in a new series...

  14. #22 Randy Willingham

    Randy Willingham is a friend and mentor with decades of experience as a minister, university professor, and church consultant. We talk about the power of honest conversations, church conflict, the significance of Jesus’s incarnation, the challenges and failures of the academy in relation to the...

  15. #21 Solo Episode 3

    Peru, Processing, Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, Worldview

  16. #20 Ben Austin

    Ben Austin is a professor of sociology who retired from Middle Tennessee State University after decades in the classroom. He continues to teach, nonetheless, and also serves as a shepherd of the Stones River Church. Ben is a consummate storyteller and a wonderful human being.

  17. #19 Mark Love

    Mark Love is a professor of theology & ministry at Rochester Christian University in Rochester Hills, MI. He is the director of Rochester’s Master of Religious Education in Missional Leadership program, and he's the author of a new book called It Seemed Good to the Holy Spirit and to Us: Acts,...

  18. #18 Leon O'Flynn

    Leon O’Flynn is a chaplain in the New Zealand Army and a program director at South Pacific Bible College. We chat about his experience in New Zealand Churches of Christ, the need for a contextualized theology, a missional perspective on military chaplaincy, and theological education in light of...

  19. #17 Word.y Crossover Ep. 1

    Word.y podcast is another project I’m involved in, with Jon McPeters, my friend and coworker at Stones River Church. These conversations are a change of pace, but they’re no less a part of sharing the theological journey with listeners. I’ll occasionally cross-post Word.y episodes on Theology on...

  20. #16 Lee Camp

    Lee Camp is a professor of theology and ethics at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, and the creator and host of No Small Endeavor, a nationally syndicated podcast and public radio show focused on "exploring what it means to live a good life," which also stages live events and variety shows.

  21. #15 Fred Liggin

    Fred Liggin is the senior pastor of Williamsburg Christian Church in Williamsburg, VA, the founder of 3e Restoration, a community development organization that equips and encourages communities to empower neighbors living through social displacement toward holistic sufficiency, and a co-owner of...

  22. #14 Bryan Tarpley

    Bryan Tarpley is an associate research scientist for critical infrastructure studies at the Center for Digital Humanities Research. We reminisce about our friendship, discuss the emerging field of digital humanities, and then explore the significance of sincerity and authenticity in the culture…

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  23. #13 Solo Episode 2

    Big news, a bit of comedy, a YouTube update, subscriber questions, an observation about the youth mental health crisis, and an interpretation of the cross in Mark's Gospel. Please support the pod with a paid subscription at www.theologyontheway.com, and don't miss my other content over there!

  24. #12 John Mark Hicks

    Check out the book we co-authored: Mark E. Powell, John Mark Hicks, and Greg McKinzie, Discipleship in Community: A Theological Vision for the Future (Abilene, TX: Abilene Christian University Press, 2020).

  25. #11 John Franke

    John Franke is the Director of Adult Faith Formation at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, IN. An accomplished theologian, John is a leading expositor of missional theology and the coordinator for the Forum on Missional Hermeneutics that convenes at the Society of Biblical Literature...

  26. #10 Jason Moraff

    Jason Moraff is Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at The King's University. Moraff, Jason F. Reading the Way, Paul, and “The Jews” in Acts within Judaism: “Among My Own Nation.” Library of New Testament Studies. New York: Bloomsbury, 2024.

  27. # 9 Solo Episode 1

    Greg discusses theological method, structured prayer practices, Lent and the liturgical calendar, the concern with observing special days in Colossians, Galatians, and Romans, and finally, Christian nationalism.

  28. #8 Bob Turner – Multicultural Ministry, Political Engagement, Congregational Leadership, and Coffee

    Bob Turner is the lead minister at White Station Church of Christ in Memphis, TN.

  29. #7 Lauren White – Theological Hermeneutics, Apologetics and Rationalism, Feminism, and Spirituality

    Lauren White is an assistant professor of theology at Lipscomb University. Her work focuses on theological hermeneutics, emphasizing liturgy, aesthetics, and embodiment.

  30. #6 Charles Kiser – North American Mission, Evangelism, Trauma, and Queer Neighbors

    Charles Kiser is a church planter and author with expertise in trauma studies and a keen pastoral sensibility regarding people harmed by toxic church experiences.

  31. #5 Evertt Huffard – Israel-Palestine, Mission, Eschatology, and Theological Education

    Evertt Huffard is a Professor Emeritus at Harding School of Theology and a church consultant. He was a missionary in Nazareth, Israel, and has spiritually mentored and taught ministers and missionaries all over the world for decades.

  32. #4 Martin Rodriguez

    Martin Rodriguez is an assistant professor in the Department of Practical Theology at Azusa Pacific University. He was formerly a missionary to China and a minister at Hollywood Church of Christ. He and I also co-create the Missiology podcast. Martin is a great friend, a brilliant missiologist…

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  33. #3 Chris Flanders

    Chris Flanders is a missiologist and professor at Abilene Christian University with expertise in honor and shame studies.

  34. #2 Dan Stiver

    Dan Stiver is a theologian whose work on the French philosopher Paul Ricoeur is second to none in theological studies. He's a devoted seminary professor and a thinker of rare depth.

  35. #1 Joel Green

    Joel Green is a world-class New Testament scholar, a prolific author and editor, a leader in the theological interpretation of Scripture movement, and an outstanding teacher and mentor. His experiences and insights illustrate a distinguished career in the academy, and his commitment to the church...

About this show

Conversations about theology, biblical interpretation, discipleship, culture, and more.

Hosted by

Greg McKinzie

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Theology on the Way have?

Theology on the Way has 35 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 28, 2026.

What is Theology on the Way about?

Conversations about theology, biblical interpretation, discipleship, culture, and more.

How often does Theology on the Way release new episodes?

Theology on the Way publishes monthly, based on its 35 episodes since January 2024.

Who hosts Theology on the Way?

Theology on the Way is created and hosted by Greg McKinzie.
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