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You'll never be more excited to read the Book of Exodus until after this conversation! Dr. Imes will inspire you to read the Old Testament carefully and with fresh eyes. Her forthcoming commentary on Exodus will be released in the fall of 2027. Fierce And Faithful is her most recent work which can be pre-ordered now before its public release this October. It's an illustrated book for young readers telling the story of 25 women of the Bible who dared to trust God. Dr. Imes has co-written this book with Dr. Nijay Gupta of Northern Seminary. Pre-order here: https://www.ivpress.com/fierce-and-faithful

Dr. Carmen Joy Imes is Associate Professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in Southern California. She is the author of Bearing God’s Name: Why Sinai Still Matters, Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters, and Becoming God’s Family: Why the Church Still Matters. Her primary areas of expertise are Exodus and the Psalms.

Carmen releases weekly videos on her YouTube channel and you can find her writing on various websites, including Christianity Today and Substack. Carmen has appeared on over 200 podcasts and radio outlets. She enjoys traveling to speak at churches, schools, conferences, and retreats. Carmen is passionate about equipping the church to engage the Old Testament well and to see its relevance for the Christian life. She is a fellow of Every Voice. To connect with Carmen, click the links below.

youtube.com/@CarmenJoyImesPhD

https://carmenjoyimes.com/

For more information related to General Conference 2026 go here:

https://www.beautyofholiness2026.org/

https://www.globalmethodist.org/

Breaking theological echo chambers is what Remnant Radio is all about. Joshua Lewis is the founder of Remnant Radio which started as a podcast in 2017 with broken iphones and duct tape and has grown to over 21 million views on youtube and 198,000 subscribers, in addition to growing into a Ministry School and directing bi-annual conferences. Remnant Radio welcomes voices from all corners of Christianity to glorify Jesus, grow deeper in faith, and hold the church accountable to scripture.

They've welcomed believers representing Baptists, Methodists, Anglicans, Pentecostals, Presbyterians, Lutherans, Charismatics and more to join them live on air, where they engage in theological wrestling matches. It's important to note that they don't always agree with their guests, but are eager to learn how different traditions interpret scripture. In every episode, Remnant Radio strives to offer constructive dialogue and healthy pushback without veering into argumentative or combative territory.

Expect each Remnant Radio episode to be not only informative but also encouraging, entertaining, and, inspiring. Their ultimate goal is to help every individual break out of their theological echo chamber and engage in the conversation, regardless of their academic background. Subscribe, follow, and like Remnant Radio wherever you listen to podcasts. Click the links below to connect.

https://www.theremnantradio.com

https://www.theremnantradio.com/remnant-fall-conference-2026

Stay tuned to the very end for Josh's wardrobe malfunction.

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Rev. Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt, Ph.D., FrHistS is an award-winning author and professor, who holds the Franklin S. Dyrness Chair of Biblical and Theological Studies and is Professor of Theology and History of Christianity at Wheaton College, Litfin Divinity School. She earned her Ph.D. at the University of St. Andrews (Reformation Studies Institute), M.Div. at Princeton Theological Seminary, and B.A. in Religious Studies (Biblical Languages) from Westmont College. She is director of the M.A. Programs in Theology and in History of Christianity.

Dr. McNutt’s research specializes broadly in the history of Christianity and theology and specifically in Reformation Studies through the Enlightenment, John Calvin and the Reformed tradition, and the history of the Bible. Her work on the French Bible has received numerous grants and fellowships.

Rev. Dr. McNutt also serves as a Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church along with her husband, Rev. Dr. David McNutt. They run a co-ministry called “McNuttshell Ministries,” which serves as a bridge between the church and the academy. She teaches and preaches regularly at church and seminaries across the country and across denominations.

https://jenniferpowellmcnutt.com/

https://www.mcnuttshellministries.com/

https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/faculty/jennifer-powell-mcnutt

STG is excited to bring you news, travelogue, and reflections throughout the happenings of General Conference 2026. Please subscribe, follow, and tune in wherever you listen to podcasts! Below are links mentioned in this conversation.

beautyofholiness2026.org

https://www.youtube.com/@andymilleriii

firebrandmag.com

1. Is it global?
2. Does it strengthen the local church?
3. Does it advance the mission?
4. Does it build a movement?
5. Can it actually work?

General Conference 2026 is almost here. These are the key questions that are the filter by which the MidTexas delegation is using to determine whether or not existing BDD verbiage and/or new petitions are needed. Please be in prayer for their good work and for all delegates from across the globe as they travel this week to gather in Johannesburg, South Africa. Come Holy Spirit!

We're grateful to spend time with three of the delegates from MidTexas for this STG conversation. Will and Maggie represent the lay delegation side while Adam represents the clergy delegation side. Will Gregory serves as the Youth and Young Adult Director for Irving First. Maggie Vowell serves as the Assistant Youth Director for First Frisco. And Rev. Dr. Adam Thornton is in transition from serving as the Senior Pastor of Dripping Springs Methodist Church to the same position at Anchor Fellowship in Granbury, TX.

beautyofholiness2026.org

https://midtexasgmc.org/general-conference

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