Resurrection Church Podcast

In this episode, Aaron Downs interviews Dr. Joel Lawrence, president of the Center for Pastor Theologians. In this episode, they discuss the relationship between the academy and the church, the role of the pastor-theologian, and even a bit about Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

In this episode of our Church Partner Profile series, Aaron Downs interviews Andy Clare of Northfield Evangelical Free Church in Northfield, MN.

In this episode, Aaron Downs speaks with Dr. Matthew Emerson of Oklahoma Baptist Univeristy about theological retrieval, catholicity, and the significance of honoring your church tradition—even if you choose to leave it.

In this episode, Aaron Downs interviews Matt Brant, pastor of Prairie Hill Church in Eden Prairie, MN.

In this episode, Aaron Downs interviews Dr. Betsy Howard of Bethlehem College and Seminary about John Milton's Paradise Lost. They explore characterization, key themes, and advice for a first-time reading of this epic poem.

In this episode, Aaron Downs interviews Tom Sculthorpe about resurrection typology in Genesis. They discuss Sculthorpe’s article “Why Does Moses Call the Promised Savior a ‘Seed’? Resurrection Typology in Genesis 1-3,” published in the Kenwood Bulletin of the Kenwood Institute.

In this episode, Aaron Downs interviews Mike Strand of South Suburban Church in Apple Valley, MN. This interview is part of our Church Partner Profile series, where we get to know the churches that we pray for during our Sunday worship services.

In this conversation, Ted Kluck, an associate professor of communication arts at Union University, discusses his journey as a writer and educator, the influence of David Foster Wallace on his work, and the importance of faith in understanding life's complexities. Kluck emphasizes the need for excellence in Christian education and the value of writing with vulnerability and honesty. The conversation explores themes of loneliness, the intersection of humor and seriousness in literature, and the enduring legacy of Wallace's insights into the human experience.

In this episode, Aaron Downs interviews Jason Maloney of Trinity Church in Lakeville, MN. This interview is part of our Church Partner Profile series, where we get to know the churches that we pray for during our Sunday worship services.