Jerry Bowyer is an economist with a developed theology. He brings insightful commentary to world events and his recent article at the Asia Times is no different.

In this interview, Pastor Uri Brito discusses the article with Mr. Bowyer focusing on the political and economic consequences to regimes that persecute Christians. We also discuss the heroic sermons and actions of Early Rain Covenant Church Pastor, Wang Li, who is currently imprisoned with his wife and others. This is a must listen.

In this interview, Mr. Dustin Messer speaks with co-author of a newly published commentary on Ruth. They discuss a host of questions pertaining to the content of Ruth, how to preach through Ruth, the role of application in Ruth’s story, and the influence of James B. Jordan in this Ruth project.

Brito says:

Purchase the commentary on Amazon or Athanasius Press.

In this conversation of KC Podcast, Pastor Uri Brito speaks with Dr. Karen Prior. Dr. Prior is a Professor of English at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. She received her Ph.D at the State University of New York Buffalo.

She is a recipient of various awards, author of four books, published articles for various Christian and non-Christians organizations. Her most recent book “On reading well: finding the good life through great books” has received much praise and has ignited a renewed vigor for reading great books.

In this conversation, Dr. Prior speaks of the necessity of intentional reading in an age of distraction. She notes that not all reading is created equal. Reading modern self-help books or articles on the smartphone is a different kind of reading than reading great books. We further discuss the purpose of reading and the kinds of questions we ought to ask before our reading.

Hope you enjoy our conversation and don’t forget to leave a review of our show.

Resources:

Concerning distractions in an age of distraction, Dr. Prior recommends Maryann Wolf’s Reader, Come Home!

You can purchase Dr. Prior’s book: On Reading Well: finding the good life through great books.

From the faculty room of Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Pastor Brito interviews Associate Editor of Ligonier Ministries, Robert Rothwell. The famous TableTalk magazine, read by over 250 thousand people around the globe is one of the most treasured devotional in our day. Robert writes those devotionals as well as contributes to theological articles.

In this interview we discuss the history of the magazine, as well as delve into some questions concerning the Trinity. Robert is considering a dissertation on the topic. Take a listen.

Resources:

TableTalk Magazine

Articles by Robert Rothwell

In this interview, Pastor Brito interviews Pastor Bill Smith. Bill shares his story from fat Eglon to a fit servant for his king. This may not be the most appetizing conversation to have, but one that pastors (and parishioners) need to have.

The pastoral profession produces portly pastors on their way to an early death. With emotional and physical demands placed on ministers on any given day, pastors are called to make their bodies a living sacrifice unto God for the sake of their congregations. I hope this episode will land in as many pastor’s smartphones as possible. They need to hear it. God cares about our bodies and it’s about time we begin caring for it.

Resource: Cultivating the Body by Bill Smith

Pastor Uri Brito sits down with Canadian apologist, Sye Ten Bruggencate, to discuss how to do biblical apologetics. We delve a little into his applied apologetics in the streets and what led him to reconsider his methodology.

You can watch a host of Sye’s videos on proofthatexists.org.

Watch the film How to Answer a Fool.

In this interview, Pastor Uri Brito speaks to Andrew Sandlin, the president of the Center for Cultural Leadership. We discuss the legacy of Professor Greg Bahnsen and the lessons he left us as we celebrate the 23rd anniversary of his death.

Andrew was a friend of Dr. Bahnsen and one who continues the Bahnsenian legacy of faithfulness to the Scriptures and commitment to the absolute Lordship of Jesus Christ over all areas of life.

Resources:

The Bahnsen Book Library

The Bahnsen Audio Library

David Bahnsen honors his father.

In this episode, Pastor Uri Brito speaks with the president of New College Franklin in Tennessee. New College is a classical college where students enter into the great conversation through the great works of western history and the significant philosophical questions of our day. Pastor Brito inquires about the uniqueness of New College in the modern educational environment as well as the kind of human beings this educational model produces in the workplace and in the church.

Resources:

Greg Wilbur’s Music

Greg’s Twitter Account

The Pedagogy of New College Franklin

Augustine’s Confessions: New Translation by Sarah Ruden

Intro and Outro Music by George Reed

In this interview, Dustin Messer interviews NSA President Dr. Ben Merkle. Merkle discusses the vision of New Saint Andrews as well as what differentiates NSA from other traditional colleges. There is also an interesting discussion on how technology has shaped the college experience.

For more information on New Saint Andrews College, visit NSA’s website.

Ben’s books:

The White Horse King

Defending the Trinity in Reformed Palatinate

Esteemed theologian and missiologist Michael Goheen sits down with Dustin Messer to discuss ecclesiology, election, ecumenism, and other themes from his new book, The Church and its Vocation: Lesslie Newbigin’s Missionary Ecclesiology.  

Dr. Goheen has authored, co-authored, or edited ten books, including A Light to the Nations: The Missional Church and the Biblical Story (IVP, 2014), Introducing Christian Mission Today: Scripture, History, and Issues (Baker, 2011), and The Church and Its Vocation: Lesslie Newbigin’s Missional Ecclesiology (Baker, forthcoming, 2018). He spends time each year in Brazil and Hungary training pastoral leaders.