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  • Episode XIX: Veterans' Ministry

    In our nineteenth episode (right in time for the 4th of July!), I talk with Pastor Michael Cumming, founder and leader of the Venture Vets ministry. Mike is a 22 veteran of the United States Armed Services--four years in the Marines, and 18 years in the Army. He retired from the Army at the rank of Sergeant First Class.
    The mission of Venture Vets, according to their church website, is "to reestablish community, hope, and purpose among local veterans through the foundation of faith."
    For more information on the Venture Vets: https://www.ourventure.church/more-mi...
    Mike can be reached at: [email protected]

    52 min
  • Episode XIV: A History of Contemporary Christian Music

    In our fourteenth episode, Dr. Leah Payne discusses her new book "God Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music." Dr. Payne is Associate Professor of American Religious History at George Fox University and Portland Seminary, and co-hosts the podcasts "Weird Religion" and "Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music."

    Hang on until the end for a "bonus track" from "To Mercy, Pity, Peace, and Love," who I got to serve as "sound man."
    Her website: https://www.drleahpayne.com/
    Purchase her new book on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/fNRLpf4


    1 hr
  • Episode XVIII: Bible Lands Travel

    In our eighteenth episode, Jeremy Stein and I--on location in Greece-discuss Bible Lands travel led by the Center for Holy Lands Studies (CHLS). This year's college student trip, in which Northwest University participated, was to Greece and Italy.

    Rev. Jeremy Stein is both the new Director of the CHLS and a veteran trip leader with the organization. He has MA in Ancient Judaism and the Origins of Christianity from Nyack College.
    For more information on the CHLS: https://thechls.org/About
    Jeremy can be reached at: [email protected]

    53 min
  • Episode XVII: Theology Camp

    In our seventeenth episode, Peter Hartwig and I discuss the Northwest University Summer Journey, a theological and vocational exploration program for high school students that we work together on.


    For more information about the Summer Journey (and to sign up for Summer 2024, see the following: https://www.northwestu.edu/center-calling-theological-formation/summer-journey).


    Peter is Director of Spiritual Life at Christ School in Arden, NC. He has a BA from the University of Virginia, an MPhil from John's College (Cambridge University), and an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary.


    Peter's Christ School page: https://www.christschool.org/node/195506


    Peter's email address: [email protected]

    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode XVI: Divine Judgment

    In our sixteenth episode, I talk with Dr. J.P. O'Connor about divine judgment, related to his upcoming book

    The Last Will Be First: Divine Judgment in the Gospel of Mark.

    Dr. O'Connor is Associate Professor of Bible (New Testament) at Northwest University. His PhD is from Princeton Theological Seminary, and his first book was entitled The Moral Life According to Mark.

    For more on JP: https://eagle.northwestu.edu/faculty/jp-oconnor/

    54 min
  • Episode XV: Transformational Mentoring

    In our fifteenth episode, Rev. Dr.Jenn Graffius talks with me about themes connected to her work on transformational mentoring. Dr. Graffius is Executive Director for the Center for Vocational Ministry at Azusa Pacific University. She earned her Doctor of Ministry degree from the Divinity School at Duke University.

    For more on Jenn: https://www.apu.edu/theology/faculty/jgraffius/
    The book she mentions is "The Mentor's Guide" by Lois Zachary and Lisa Fain: https://rb.gy/kmvsfd

    53 min
  • Episode XIII: Theological Education

    In our lucky thirteenth episode, I talk with the Rev. Dr.

    Brent Colby, who teaches at Continental Theological Seminary in Brussels, Belgium!
    For more Brent: https://www.colbycommission.org/ & https://www.brentcolby.com/

    57 min
  • Episode XII: Travel & Faith
    In our twelfth episode, we feature a panel discussion of a recent Northwest University travel experience in Turkey focusing on the journeys of St. Paul. What did we experience? What insights might be gained? Join us, and we hope you'll benefit from the conversation.
    Featuring College of Ministry undergraduates Tobi Guisinger and Hillarie Markfort, graduate student Brian Lane, and one of our Northwest University campus pastors, Jamie Shores
    57 min
  • Episode XI: Ask Craig Keener Anything (Part II)
    In our eleventh episode, we feature the second part of our "Ask Craig Keener Anything" event held on the Northwest University campus in Spring 2023. New Testament scholar and Asbury Seminary professor Dr. Craig Keener is joined by moderators Dr. Debbie Lamm Bray and Dr. J. P. O'Connor, as well as a live audience. 
    NOTE: Audio quality is not up to our goal here. Apologies.
    32 min
  • Episode X: Ask Craig Keener Anything (Part I)
    In our tenth episode after a LONG hiatus, we feature part one of our "Ask Craig Keener Anything" event held on the Northwest University campus in Spring 2023. New Testament scholar and Asbury Seminary professor Dr. Craig Keener is joined by moderators Dr. Debbie Lamm Bray and Dr. J. P. O'Connor, as well as a live audience. 
    NOTE: Audio quality is not up to our normal standard here. Apologies.
    33 min

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A podcast about life, belief, ministry, and more as we move together towards the heart of the 21st century. Hosted by Dr. Joshua Ziefle, it is a joint effort of the Northwest University College of…