Faith Seeking Understanding Podcast

Guest: Dr. Michael Allen | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Allen about unity within the church. Topics of conversation include, 1) Defining the words catholic and protestant, 2) Factors to consider as we strive toward a more united church, 3) What we mean by the word retrieval, and why it is important to learn from those who have gone before us, 4) Responding to objections to retrieval, and 5) A case study in theological retrieval.

Dr. Michael Allen serves as John Dyer Trimble professor of Systematic Theology and academic dean at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He is the author of Ephesians in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible (Brazos, 2020), Sanctification in the New Studies in Dogmatics series (Zondervan Academic, 2017), and, with Scott Swain, Reformed Catholicity: The Promise of Retrieval for Theology and Biblical Interpretation (Baker Academic, 2015).

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Guest: Dr. Joe Rigney | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Rigney about the differences between men and women, as revealed in nature. Topics of conversation include, 1) How the Bible and nature are not at odds when it comes to understanding gender, 2) Defining "man" and "woman", 3) Gender stereotypes vs. tendencies that serve a larger role in familial relationships, 4) How this understanding of the differences in gender affects pastoral ministry, 5) Resources for further reading on this issue.

Dr. Joe Rigney serves as president and associate professor of Theology and Literature at Bethlehem College and Seminary. He is also a pastor at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, and is the author of several books, including The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying HIs Gifts (Crossway, 2014), and Strangely Bright: Can You Love God and Enjoy This World? (Crossway, 2020).

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Guest: Dr. Ayman Ibrahim | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Ibrahim about Islam. Topics of conversation include, 1) A brief history of Islam, 2) The origins of the Quran, 3) How to evaluate similarities and distinctions between Christianity and Islam, 4) Ways to engage in conversation with Muslims, 5) Social, cultural, and theological barriers to sharing the gospel with Muslims, and 6) Resources for further reading on Islam.

Dr. Ayman Ibrahim holds a PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary, as well as a PhD from Haifa University. He is professor of Islamic Studies and the director of the Jenkins Center for the Christian Understanding of Islam at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Ibrahim is the author of several books, including A Concise Guide to the Quran: Answering Thirty Critical Questions (Baker Academic, 2020), and A Concise Guide to the Life of Muhammad: Answering Thirty Key Questions (Baker Academic, 2022).

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Guest: Dr. Ken Magnuson | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Magnuson about the ethics of contraception. Topics of conversation include, 1) The difference between birth control and contraception, 2) The church’s stance on contraception throughout history, 3) Thinking biblically about various methods of contraception, and  4) Resources for further reading on these issues.

Dr. Ken Magnuson serves as the executive director of the Evangelical Theological Society. He is professor of Christian Ethics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, as well as at Phoenix Seminary. He is the author of Invitation to Christian Ethics: Moral Reasoning and Contemporary Issues (Kregel Academic, 2020).

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Guest: Dr. Ken Magnuson | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Magnuson about the ethics of current reproductive technologies. Topics of conversation include, 1) Reproductive technologies available today, 2) Ethical considerations of IVF, 3) Thoughts on embryo adoption, 4) The implications and effects of using reproductive technologies on a marriage, and  5) Resources for further reading on these issues.

Dr. Ken Magnuson serves as the executive director of the Evangelical Theological Society. He is professor of Christian Ethics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, as well as at Phoenix Seminary. He is the author of Invitation to Christian Ethics: Moral Reasoning and Contemporary Issues (Kregel Academic, 2020).

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Guest: Dr. Gavin Ortlund | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Ortlund about his latest book, Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness. Topics of conversation include, 1) Common misconceptions about humility, 2) How Christ models humility for us, 3) Practical tips for developing humility in the Christian life, 4) Three different contexts for humility, and 5) Resources for further reading on  humility.

Dr. Gavin Ortlund holds a PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Ojai in Ojai, California, and is the author of several books, including Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage (Crossway, 2020), Retrieving Augustine’s Doctrine of Creation: Ancient Wisdom for Current Controversy (IVP Academic, 2020), and Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness (Crossway, 2023).

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Guest: Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. McLaughlin about her book, The Secular Creed. Topics of conversation include, 1) The meaning of the word “secular”, 2) The use of creeds to articulate a set of core beliefs, 3) Ways in which the church has used Scripture wrongly, 4) The current issue of transgenderism, and 5) The importance of fighting for the culture with Christian love.

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin holds a PhD in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University, as well as a degree in Theology and Pastoral Studies from Oak Hill College in London. She is the author of several books, including Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion (Crossway, 2019), 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity (Crossway, 2021), and The Secular Creed: Engaging Five Contemporary Claims (The Gospel Coalition, 2021).

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Guest: Dr. Steve Duby | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Duby about the doctrine of God’s impassibility. Topics of conversation include, 1) The importance of asking the question, “does God have emotions?” 2) How to understand passages in Scripture where it appears God changes his mind, 3) How the doctrine of impassibility affects our understanding of the person of Christ, 4) How to handle this topic pastorally, and 5) Resources that are helpful in thinking through this issue.

Dr. Steve Duby serves as associate professor of Theology at Phoenix Seminary. He holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from the University of St. Andrews, and is the author of several books, including Divine Simplicity: A Dogmatic Account (T&T Clark, 2015), God In Himself: Scripture, Metaphysics, and the Task of Christian Theology (IVP Academic, 2019), and Jesus and the God of Classical Theism (Baker Academic, 2022). He is also currently writing a commentary on Habukkuk as part of the International Theological Commentary series.

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Guest: Dr. Tom Schreiner | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Schreiner about the role of the law for Christians today. Topics of conversation include, 1) The purpose of the Old Testament laws in light of God’s covenant with his people, 2) How the Old Testament laws reflect the character of God, 3) The third use of the law, and how it instructs us on how to live today, 4) Using the whole Bible when distinguishing between moral and ceremonial laws, and 5) Resources for thinking through issues of Old Testament law.

Dr. Tom Schreiner is James Buchanan Harrison professor of New Testament Interpretation and professor of Biblical Theology, as well as associate dean of the School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books, including, as part of the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series, Romans (Baker Academic, 2018), The New American Commentary Volume 37: 1-2 Peter, Jude (Holman Reference 2003), and The Law and Its Fulfillment: A Pauline Theology of Law (Baker Books, 1998).

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Guest: Dr. Trevin Wax | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Wax about his new book, The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith. Topics of conversation include, 1) A definition of orthodoxy, 2) The role of creeds in establishing guardrails for orthodox theology, 3) A definition of heresy, using the categories of orthodoxy, theological error, and heresy, 4) The importance of instilling confidence in the core, fundamental truths of Christianity, and 5) Authors who were influential during the research and writing of this book.

Dr. Trevin Wax is vice president of research and resource development at the North American Mission Board. He is a visiting professor at Cedarville University, and previously served as a missionary in Romania. Dr. Wax is the co-founder of The Gospel Project, and is the author of several books, including Gospel-Centered Teaching: Showing Christ in All the Scripture (B&H Books, 2013), The Multi-Directional Leader: Responding Wisely to Challenges from Every Side (The Gospel Coalition, 2021), and The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of the Christian Faith (IVP, 2022).

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