Foreword

In this episode, the hosts touch base with each other and invite you into our homes. We talk about life right now with all its complexities. Join Josh, Michelle, James, and Madison for our first episode in our new bonus series: Forewording from Home.

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This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IFxknIY63wo

SPECIAL NOTE: We recorded this interview in early February before global recognition of the devastating effects of COVID-19 on communities. We think this discussion of isolation, economic devastation, and the role of the Church for individuals to thrive is timely, but only thanks to the providence of God. As for us, Lord willing, we'll keep recording and sharing our slice of life.

In this episode, Dr. James Arcadi and Dr. Madison Pierce interview Dr. Donald Guthrie, who is Executive Director of the Center for Transformational Churches, Director of the PhD in Educational Studies, Professor of Educational Ministries, the Jeanette L. Hsieh Chair of Educational Leadership here at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. (As we say in the episode, he does a lot around here!)

Donald offers us some excellent insights into ministry through his work with the CTC, his time ministering in Pittsburgh after the collapse of the steel industry, and his 30 years as an elder in the PCA. Perhaps most importantly, he also shares his research concerning how we might avoid burnout in ministry.

If you enjoy the interview, we encourage you to pop over to IVP and grab a copy of one Donald's books: Resilient Ministry (2013) and The Politics of Ministry (2019).

But before our chat with Donald, Madison and James talk all things Texarkana and critters, including some important tips for avoiding snakes in Texas.

In this episode Dr. Michelle Knight and Dr. Josh Jipp interview Dr. Tite Tiénou, Chair of Global Theology and World Christianity, Research Professor, and Dean Emeritus here at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Tite shares his passion for a lived theology that is inseparable from missiology. He casts a vision for integrative theological education that prepares women and men throughout the world for effective, engaging ministry in their various contexts.

But before Tite arrives, Josh gives Michelle a "taste" of home...

This episode features an interview with our TEDS colleague Dr. Scott M. Manetsch, Professor of Church History, hosted by Dr. Josh Jipp and Dr. Madison Pierce.

Hear Josh and Madison speak with Scott about his ministry and his interests and expertise in the Protestant Reformation.

This episode showcases Scott's pastoral heart, which connects with his research in his book Calvin's Company of Pastors, a project that sits alongside his earlier work on Theodore Beza in particular. We also hear a bit about his work as the Associate General Editor of the Reformation Commentary on Scripture, to which he contributed the volume on 1 Corinthians.

But before the interview, Josh tries to convince the Texan that Iowa is the "best state of the 50"...

In this episode, Dr. Madison Pierce and Dr. Josh Jipp interview Dr. Stephen Greggo, who is Chair of the Counseling Department and Professor of Counseling here at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

We talk about Steve's passion for equipping Christians to practice soul care, various approaches to counseling, and some of the great courses that Steve and his department are teaching here on campus.

If you enjoy the interview, we encourage you to pop over to IVP and grab a copy of Steve's latest book: Assessment for Counseling in Christian Perspective.

But before the interview, Josh and Madison talk about Enneagram. (Don't worry: we don't really think it's a helpful counseling tool!)

Tune in for this interview with our Dean, Dr. Graham Cole, hosted by Dr. James Arcadi and Dr. Michelle Knight.

We talk about angels, satan, and demons, as well as systematic theology and Vegemite.

Make sure to head over to Crossway to pick your copies of Graham's two new books:
(1) Against the Darkness: The Doctrine of Angels, Satan, and Demons
(2) Faithful Theology: An Introduction

Welcome to our first episode. We kick off the podcast with some “high stakes” interviews—with our fellow hosts! Tune in to learn more about each of us as well as our hope for the future of this podcast.

Here's some links to our faculty pages, if you'd like to learn more:
Dr. James M. Arcadi
Dr. Madison N. Pierce
Dr. Joshua Jipp
Dr. Michelle E. Knight