Firebrand Podcast

We open up the Good Book and talk about Luke 1:68-79, or the "Benedictus," as it's traditionally called. Also, Maggie is super excited it's Christmas, Scott just wants world peace for in his stocking, and David makes fun of Scott.

Dr. Todd von Helms is a Senior Fellow at The King's College, the Presidential Scholar for Christianity and Culture at Dallas Baptist University, and a Senior Fellow for the Center for Faith and Culture at Southeastern Seminary. He speaks to youth and college students throughout the nation. We talk with him about the state of the church and reaching younger generations with the Gospel. You can learn more about Dr. von Helms here: https://www.toddvonhelms.com. Check out his book, Before You Leave, for College, Career, and Eternity.

England is no longer a majority-Christian country. Many say the U.S. is on the same trajectory. What are the implications of these shifts, and what can we do about them?

In this episode, David interviews Maggie about her faith development over the years from totally unchurched to mainline Protestant to Methocostal spiritual warrior. We also learn about her former life as an actor, and David learns that acting is an actual profession. Scott had to miss this one so it's a two person show this week.

In this episode the crew talks about the New Birth--being a born-again Christian.

Maggie, Scott, and David talk about theological education. What is it? Why is it important? How can we improve it? And Scott reveals that he doesn't know what Instagram is.

Huruma is a section of Mathare, the third-largest slum of Africa. One of their greatest needs in Huruma is clean water. Dr. Jason Thorn joins us to talk about the work of Spirit and Truth to provide for this need and his own experience of traveling to Huruma. We mention two videos in the podcast (here and here). Check 'em out!

Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns, Visiting Professor of Pentecostal Studies at United Theological Seminary, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about Scripture, seminary education, the Holy Spirit, Pentecostalism, and conflict within the church. Her new book is called Re-enchanting the Text: Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious.

Tesia Mallory sits in for Maggie as we talk with Ryan Danker of the John Wesley Institute about the Next Methodism Summit and the document that came out of it, The Faith Once Delivered: A Wesleyan Witness.

Everyone is talking about Christian nationalism these days, and we are, too. Did we get it right? Well, maybe. But we tried. We also talk about Binaca.