Lipscomb University's College of Bible and Ministry Podcast

Professor Mike Williams shares how his background in anthropology and his understanding of ancient Greek shape the way he approaches biblical interpretation. He highlights the importance of humbly recognizing multiple possibilities within the text rather than assuming one obvious meaning. We also discuss why rigorous study matters for the life of the church and how careful engagement with scripture helps form more grounded and thoughtful ministers.

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Lipscomb senior Nathan Scott discusses his journey to Nashville from Albany, New York and how Lipscomb has impacted his faith and calling. He reflects on how mentorship and exegesis have deepened his love for scripture, how 1 Corinthians reveals the power of self-giving love, and how he’s learning to “live in the tension” between future ministry and present faithfulness.

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M.Div. student Savannah Brouwer joins us to talk about spiritual embodiment, singleness, and the beauty of asking hard questions. She shares how her study of theology and church history has created opportunities for knowledge to become devotion and practice. Savannah also reminds us that God delights in partnering with His people to bring renewal to the world.

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Old Testament professor Dr. Paavo Tucker shares how his early love for Hebrew and faithful parents guided him into a lifelong calling to study and teach scripture. He discusses his exploration of how the Psalms shape our understanding of beauty and how our most difficult questions about the Bible can actually draw us nearer to God if the text is treated as more than an object of study.

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Adjunct professor Windy Frank shares how her journey from journalism to ministry shaped her passion for storytelling, Scripture, and spiritual formation. She reflects on how stories connect faith and emotion, how students can find their place in God’s larger narrative, and why curiosity and honesty matter when engaging the Bible.

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Dr. Strahan reflects on 15 years of teaching at Lipscomb, sharing why the essentials of faith matter most and why Scripture is “a live experience, not just an artifact to observe.” He talks about the joy of guiding students through the Story of Jesus class, the role of the Apostles’ Creed in shaping interpretation, and how teaching continues to surprise and inspire him.

Links:

Book: The Basics of Christian Belief

Video Series: The Basics of Christian Belief

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Kristen Flake, PhD candidate in Lipscomb’s Lanier Center for Archaeology, shares how her research on early Christian mosaics connects art, theology, and worship. She also reflects on teaching Bible courses, guiding students to see Scripture as a living story, and how digs in Israel and Jordan bring the biblical world to life.

Links:

Lipscomb's Lanier Center for Archaeology

Tel Gezer Excavation Project

Illustration & article on ancient Israelite housing

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Dr. Earl Lavender shares how his life in ministry, education, and missions has been shaped by unexpected opportunities and a deep commitment to God’s story. From coaching baseball in Italy to launching the Center for Vocational Discovery at Lipscomb University, Lavender reflects on vocational calling and the unfolding narrative of God’s redemptive work through the church—a story into which every believer is invited to participate.

Links:

Lipscomb's Center for Vocational Discovery

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In this episode, Dr. Lee Camp reflects on his vocational journey, his passion for theological hospitality, and the formative power of deep conviction within interfaith dialogue. He shares insights from his decades of teaching, his research into the Stone-Campbell and Anabaptist traditions, and his work on No Small Endeavor, a nationally syndicated podcast exploring what it means to live a good life. From religious discourse to Christian nonviolence, Dr. Camp offers a vision of rooted faith that is open to inviting deeper listening, courageous engagement, and a more generous public witness.

Links:

No Small Endeavor Podcast

Lipscomb's Center for Vocational Discovery

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Dr. Darwin Mason, senior minister at Hillsboro Church of Christ and adjunct professor at Lipscomb, shares how his background in education prepared him for full-time ministry. He reflects on the transition from leading schools to leading a church, the challenges and beauty of crossing cultural boundaries, and the joy of building authentic relationships within his congregation and classroom.

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Outro: "Alright" by The Lipscomb University Gospel Choir