Down Under Theology

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 35 we examine the books of 1 & 2 Timothy, and Titus. We have a brief discussion on authorship, break the books down, and then discuss the major themes of the books. These themes include what Murray has termed, "Gospel Centred Church Order" and we have an in-depth discussion about elders and deacons.

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 35 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• How Jesus Runs the Church by Guy Prentiss Waters
• Well Ordered, Living Well by Guy Prentiss Waters
• The Pastoral Epistles by George W. Knight III (Amazon link)
• Effective Eldership by Murray Smith (ed.) (Eider Books)

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

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Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 34 we discuss the books of 1 & 2 Thessalonians, examining the theme of the gospel and hope - how do we live in light of the hope of Jesus' coming? We also have a short discussion about work amidst our usually discussion breaking down the books, their structure, context, and content.

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 34 - Show Notes

• Good Work: a Labour of Love (contact us if you're interested and we can try to arrange a copy)

Recommended Resources - 

• 1-2 Thessalonians by G. K. Beale (Amazon link)
• The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield
• Every Waking Hour by Benjamin Quinn & Walter R. Strickland II (Koorong link)
• Not Home Yet by Ian K. Smith
• 1-2 Thessalonians by Jeffrey A. D. Weima

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 33 we go over the books of Colossians and Philemon with special guest, Ian Smith. Ian helps us understand these two letters written by Paul from prison, the Colossian 'error', and how the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ is the answer to the problems facing the church at Colossae. We also chat about the pastoral implications of these books today.

Ian Smith is the principal at Christ College and did his PhD on the book of Colossians.

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith
• Ian Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 33 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• Knowing Christ by Mark Jones
• Colossians and Philemon Exegetical Commentary by David Pao, Clinton E Arnold (Ed.) (Koorong link)
• Colossians and Philemon by G. K. Beale
• Heavenly Perspective by Ian Smith (Book Depository link)

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 32 we examine the book of Philippians. After giving a brief overview of the context and structure of the book, we focus in on the Christ Hymn of chapter 2. We discuss how the shape of Christ's life from humiliation through to exaltation forms the basis for examples of Christ-like living in the book of Philippians, and our own discipleship. We also dip into the themes of rejoicing in hope, maturing in Christ, and more. Join us for this packed episode of Down Under Theology!

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 32 - Show Notes

• Highest Place by Mark Peterson (Spotify link)

Recommended Resources - 

• Let's Study Philippians by Sinclair B. Ferguson
• Philippians for You by Steven Lawson
• Philippians by Moises Silva
• Praying with Paul: A Call to Spiritual Reformation by D. A. Carson

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 31 we chat about the book of Ephesians. After breaking down the context and structure of the book, we examine its major themes including union with Christ, adoption, the kingdom and others. We also discuss the household codes of chapter 5 and the spiritual armour of God in chapter 6. 

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 31 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• Ephesians by Michael Allen
• Ephesians: Evangelical Exegetical Commentary by S. M. Baugh (Lexham Press Link)
• "Equipping Ministry in Ephesians 4" by T. David Gordon (JETS 37/1, 69-78)

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 30 we dive deep into the book of Galatians. Galatians is perhaps the earliest piece of Christian writing we have today, and it reveals much of what the early Christians believed about Christ.  We discuss the Christology in Galatians, along with other major themes like justification, the law and circumcision, adoption. We also give some thoughts on how these themes tie in with the greater themes in Biblical Theology - sonship, covenant and kingdom.

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 30 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• Galatians by Peter Barnes
• Galatians by Martin Luther
• Galatians for You by Timothy J. Keller
• Galatians by Thomas R. Schreiner (Amazon Link)

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 29 we discuss the book of 2 Corinthians for real. We talk again about cross-shaped living, and chat about the messiness of ministry. We also reflect on the key theme of God's triumph and power in weakness and see how this is a pattern God has used throughout redemption history.

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 29 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• Not Home Yet by Ian Smith
• 2 Corinthians for You by Gary Millar

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 28 we dive into the books of 1 and 2 Corinthians only to realise we'll only get through 1 Corinthians mid-way through the episode. We break down the book and how it encourages us to live cross and resurrection-shaped lives as we examine its major themes. We also discuss public worship - one of Cam's favourite topics. We hope you enjoy this episode and join us again next week for part 2!

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 28 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• Faith. Hope. Love. The Christ-Centered Way to Grow in Grace by Mark Jones
• The Resurrection of the Son of God by N. T. Wright (Amazon Link)

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In this special bonus episode we are joined by Dr Gregory Parker Jr for a chat about all things Bavinck. If you have been listening to our show for a while, you will have heard "Bavinck" mentioned several times. But who was Bavinck exactly? And why does Cam talk about him so much? Join us as we unpack the life and theology of Bavinck (and his contemporaries like Kuyper), discuss Greg and Cam's translations of Bavinck's works, and talk about the relevance of his works for the church today.

Dr Gregory Parker Jr is the Assistant Professor of Theology at Cairn University, Pennsylvania, USA. He completed his PhD in Systematic Theology at the University of Edinburgh and has worked with Cam on several translations of Bavinck's works.


In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith
• Gregory Parker Jr (@g_parker_jr)

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Bonus Episode 4 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• Bavinck's Guidebook for Instruction in the Christian Religion by Herman Bavinck (translated by Gregory Parker Jr and Cameron Clausing)
• What is Christianity? by Herman Bavinck (translated by Gregory Parker Jr)
• The Sacrifice of Praise by Herman Bavinck (translated by Gregory Parker Jr and Cameron Clausing)
• Reformed Dogmatics by Herman Bavinck
• Bavinck: A Critical Biography by James Eglinton

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 27 we marvel at the glory and complexity of the book of Romans. We discuss the book's significance and the clarity in which it presents the gospel. We give a basic outline and look at its major themes including the righteousness of God, justification by faith and union with Christ. We give a few thoughts on reading and teaching this book well, including going beyond chapter 8!

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 27 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• When the Time had fully Come by Herman N. Ridderbos (Amazon link)
• Romans: Lectio Continua Expository Commentary on the New Testament by J. V. Fesko
• Romans (Baker Exegetical Commentary Series) by Thomas R. Schreiner

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.