Regent College Podcast

Singer & songwriter Cheryl Bear has spent decades reflecting on the intersection of Christian faith and First Nation culture. How does the indigenous understanding of the Creator overlap with the Christian understanding of God? Is indigenous spirituality monotheistic? How has the historical treatment of indigenous people impacted the gospel today? And how does Jesus enter into and redeem cultural narratives––indigenous, western, or otherwise? Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation.To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming courses, visit: www.regent-college.edu.Thanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent College:https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/subscribe

Today we spoke with Rev. Eric O. Jacobsen, author of The Space Between: A Christian Engagement with the Built Environment and Sidewalks in the Kingdom: New Urbanism and the Christian Faith. Eric has spent years offering a theological perspective on the ins and outs of urban and suburban life. We had plenty of questions: What makes for a good city––and why should we care? What does suburbia have to do with the kingdom of God? Should police be in charge of bringing safety into neighbourhoods?Join us for this eye-opening conversation.Thanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent College:https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/subscribe

Today we get into the nitty-gritty of Bible translation with renowned scholar Douglas Moo. As a member of the committee that oversees the New International Version of the Bible, Dr. Moo has plenty of insight into the quirks and challenges of Bible translation. What goes into a good translation? What happens when translators disagree? How do translators' theological leanings impact the final product? And what's it like to know that your work will shape the reading of Scripture for decades to come? Don't miss this compelling conversation.To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming courses, visit: www.regent-college.edu.Thanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent College:https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/subscribe

Today we spoke with alumna and pediatrics specialist Dr. Jennie McLaurin. The practice of medicine today poses all kinds of challenges: the pressure to prioritize efficiency, the tension between specialization and whole-person care, and the challenge to maintain a patient-centered approach. Can these problems be fixed? How does the understanding of medicine as a moral art-–not just a scientific one––impact patient care? And what does Christian theology contribute to our understanding of the doctor-patient relationship? Join us for this practical and important conversation about medicine today.To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming courses, visit: www.regent-college.edu.Thanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent College:https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/subscribe

Today we spoke with alumnus Matt Humphrey. As Director of Theological Education for A Rocha Canada, Matt is a passionate advocate for a Christian vision of creation care. How do environmental issues fit into Christian discipleship? How do we cultivate a right relationship to place and space in a mobile society? And is it possible to engage with these issues without getting political? Join us for this challenging and thought-provoking conversation. To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming courses, visit:www.regent-college.eduThanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent College:https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/subscribe

Today, alumni René and Sarah Breuel fill us in on their church-planting and evangelism work in the historical heart of the church––Rome. How did these two Brazilians end up in Italy? What does fruitful evangelism look like in the 21st century? Is a European revival even possible? And how does prayer shape our preaching of the gospel? Join us for this exciting (and encouraging) conversation.To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming courses, visit: www.regent-college.edu.Thanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent College:https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/subscribe

Today we talked with John and Jonathan Walton about something we've always found confusing: demons and the devil. What is Satan's backstory? Why does the New Testament talk about demons so much more frequently than the Old Testament? Are we missing part of the picture? This conversation is a bit of a ride. Don't miss it! John H. Walton is a Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College. He specializes in Ancient Near Eastern backgrounds of the Old Testament. Jonathan Walton is pursuing a Ph.D. in analytic and exegetical theology at St Andrews University. John and Jonathan co-authored The Lost World of the Torah and The Lost World of the Israelite Conquest. Don't miss this illuminating conversation.To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming courses, visit: www.regent-college.edu.Thanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent Col

On today's podcast, we spoke with alumnus David Nacho, a theologian from Bolivia who served as Academic Dean at one of Latin America's most renowned theological institutions—the Centre for Interdisciplinary Theological Studies (CETI). Our conversation touched on several themes within the Latin American church: What, for example, is the value of "contextual" theology, and how did this approach come about? (Or to put it more provocatively: What hath liberation theology to do with Martin Luther?) How does one read the Bible "in community"? And what do western missionary legacies and Neo-Pentecostal growth mean for those engaged in theological formation? Don't miss this illuminating conversation (or Octavio's delight at having a fellow Bolivian on the show). To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming courses, visit: www.regent-college.edu.Thanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.reg

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.eduThanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent College:https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/subscribe

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.eduThanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent College:https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/subscribe

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/Thanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent College:https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/subscribe

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.eduThanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter

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.eduThanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent College:https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/subscribe

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.eduThanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent College:https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/subscribe

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.eduThanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent College:https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/subscribe

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.eduThanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent College:https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/subscribe

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/Thanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent College:https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/subscribe

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.eduThanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent College:https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/subscribe

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.eduThanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent College:https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/subscribe

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/Thanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about our summer programs visit:https://www.regent-college.edu/summerSubscribe to our newsletter to hear all about Regent College:https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/subscribe