MCS Pentecasts

How might a Pentecostal approach the book of Ephesians? Dr. Van Johnson interviews Rev. Luciano Lombardi about his recently published commentary "A New Humanity: A Walk through the Letter of Ephesians." Recorded live in Toronto, Canada, April 25, 2014.

What challenges might classical Pentecostalism face when it comes to the emerging adults within the movement? Dr. Peter Neumann addresses this issue in a presentation at the 2014 annual meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, based on his paper entitled, "Spirit Baptism in Communal Perspective: The Challenge of Traditioning Pentecostal Spirituality among Canadian Emerging Adults." Recorded live in Springfield, MO, March 8, 2014.

What is Oneness Pentecostalism? Dr. David Reed, author of In Jesus' Name: The History and Beliefs of Oneness Pentecostals, addresses this question with a view toward helping Pentecostals and broader evangelicals better understand this movement. In part 2 of this 2-part interview, Dr. Reed discusses the theology of Oneness Pentecostalism, and some practical and pastoral implications for understanding alternative Christian viewpoints. Interview recorded in Springfield, MO, March 9, 2014.

What is Oneness Pentecostalism? Dr. David Reed, author of In Jesus' Name: The History and Beliefs of Oneness Pentecostals, addresses this question with a view toward helping Pentecostals and broader evangelicals better understand this movement. In part 1 of this 2-part interview, Dr. Reed discusses the historical emergence of Oneness Pentecostalism. Interview recorded in Springfield, MO, March 9, 2014.

Part 2 of an interview with Dr. Peter Neumann on his book, Pentecostal Experience: An Ecumenical Encounter. One of the core assumptions of Pentecostalism is a belief in transformative experiences with the Holy Spirit. But how are Pentecostals to understand these encounters with God? Neumann argues a mediated view of experience of God is a better way forward for Pentecostals. Session recorded in Pickering, Ontario, December 19, 2013.

Part 1 of an interview with Dr. Peter Neumann on his book, Pentecostal Experience: An Ecumenical Encounter. One of the core assumptions of Pentecostalism is a belief in transformative experiences with the Holy Spirit. But how are Pentecostals to understand these encounters with God? Neumann argues a mediated view of experience of God is a better way forward for Pentecostals. Session recorded in Pickering, Ontario, December 19, 2013.

Part 2 of the topic: "How Do We Hear from God?" What means does God use to teach and guide us? Christian theology identifies four interrelated resources the Spirit uses to teach believers about God and how we should live. In this episode Dr. Peter Neumann discusses two more of these resources: experience and reason. Session recorded live at Agincourt Pentecostal Church in Toronto, Ontario, September 15, 2013.

Part 1 of the topic: "How Do We Hear from God?" What means does God use to teach and guide us? Christian theology identifies four interrelated resources the Spirit uses to teach believers about God and how we should live. In this episode Dr. Van Johnson discusses two of these resources: Scripture and community. Session recorded live at Agincourt Pentecostal Church in Toronto, Ontario, September 15, 2013.

An interview with Eldon Wright, Director of the Youth Ministry Program at MCS on the subject of intergenerational church ministry. Interview recorded on May 16, 2013 at the Peterborough, Ontario campus.

Part 3 of the topic, "Important Biblical Issues in the Church Today." In this third part Dr. Van Johnson addresses two issues: First, the new perspective on Paul and its impact on the current debate between John Piper and N. T. Wright on justification. Second the advantage for Pentecostal scholars in the new approach to reading the Gospels and Acts. Session recorded live at Royalview Pentecostal Church in London, Ontario, Feb 21, 2013.