We’re often surprised when confessionally complementarian pastors change their minds about women in the pastorate. However, major theological shifts happen over time following long periods of cultural slide. This week, the profs discuss how to spot the warning signs and strengthen your church’s defenses against egalitarianism (evangelical feminism).

This week, Professors Laughlin and Ponder discuss the realities of pastoral ministry in the UK with Steve Robinson, Dean of Grimké Europe. Despite declining church attendance and cultural influence in the UK, many churches continue to reach men and women with the gospel. How do they do it? Together, we explore new missional strategies, cultural assumptions, and partnerships.

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Ordinary servants in your church play a crucial role in helping people experience the love of Jesus. In this bonus conversation, Chancellor Laughlin speaks with Steve Robinson—Dean of Grimké Europe—to discuss Steve’s latest book, “Serve: Loving Your Church with Your Heart, Time, and Gifts.” The book is part of the “Love Your Church“ Series, based on a book of the same name by our very own Dr. Tony Merida—Founding Dean of Grimké Seminary.

Steve Robinson is Dean of Grimké Europe and Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Church in Liverpool, UK. In this episode, Professor Laughlin interviews Steve Robinson about his life as a cop, an international evangelist, and a church planter in Liverpool.

This week, we’re talking with Dr. Joe Rigney about his book, Leadership and Emotional Sabotage. In this extended interview, we discuss Edwin Friedman, the Empathy Wars, building resilient families and elder teams, the recent cultural “Vibe Shift,” and more. Dr. Rigney is Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College and Associate Pastor of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho.

Playing off of the bestseller "The Coddling of the American Mind" (Lukianoff & Haidt, 2018), the profs talk about the dangers and symptoms of coddling in the church—excessive concern for the safety of others that keep them from dealing with the truth of God's word.

Pastor John Piper has impacted millions of evangelicals throughout his ministry. This week, the profs reflect on Dr. Piper's contributions to the church, discussing his written works, preaching, and undeniable love of God's word.

In a recently published article—“Can the Church Talk about Politics?”—Prof. Bryan Laughlin and Dr. Doug Ponder explain how and why the church can and must talk about politics. In this episode, the profs discuss how to think properly about the nature of politics, the role of the state, and common errors and objections made by modern evangelicals.

With plenty of “What they didn't teach me in seminary” videos floating around, is it possible we’re still missing several big issues? We think so. This week, the profs discuss wielding biblical authority in the church, building a healthy elder culture, and suffering well.

Matt Cohen sits down with Joe Holland to discuss his journey from elite gymnastics to becoming a preacher and pastor. In this interview, Profs Cohen and Holland explore the great need for postgraduate studies in preaching and Grimké’s vision for training gospel preachers for the church. Matt Cohen is Dean of the Center for Christ-Centered Preaching at Grimké Seminary and the Lead Pastor at Citylight Church in Philadelphia, PA.