Part 1 of our conversation with CPT Fellow Amy Peeler. Amy is a New Testament professor at Wheaton College as well as Associate Rector at St. Mark Episcopal Church in Geneva, IL. Our second guest on this episode is Gerald Hiestand, co-founder of the CPT, and Senior Pastor at Calvary Memorial Church. On this episode we discuss the New Testament Book of Hebrews, issues with its background and interpretation, as well as some of the opportunities and challenges associated with preaching this text in the local church.

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Part 2 of our conversation with CPT Fellow Matt O'Reilly. Matt is a United Methodist pastor at Hope Hull UMC in AL. On this Episode Matt discusses ecclesial dynamics in the United Methodist Church, its recent decision at the 2019 General Conference in St. Louis, and practical and pastoral reflections for formation and discipleship related to sexual ethics in the church.

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Part 1 of our conversation with CPT Fellow Matt O'Reilly. Matt is a United Methodist pastor at Hope Hull UMC in AL. On this Episode Matt discusses the history of the United Methodist Church, its recent decision at the 2019 General Conference in St. Louis, and inter-cultural dynamics between progressive, conservative, Western, and non-Western Christian in the UMC.

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Part 2 of our conversation with CPT Fellow JT English. JT serves as the Institute Pastor of the Village Church in Flower Mound, TX. On this Episode JT discusses his PhD studies, work rhythms, and the model for adult education at his own church.

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Pastor JT English, a CPT fellow, shares his story of coming to faith, theological education, and calling to pastoral ministry. JT serves as the Institute Pastor of the Village Church in Flower Mound, TX. This is the first of what we hope will be many episodes featuring interviews with CPT fellows and other pastors on their story, their call to ministry, and how they have lived into the call of pastoring as a theologian.

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Gerald Hiestand, Senior Pastor of Calvary Memorial Church, joins the podcast to discuss the theme/concept of the pastor theologian. What is ecclesial theology? What are different types of pastor theologians? What has caused the church to lose its theological moorings? What is the relationship between pastors and biblical and theological scholars? These questions and more on our first ever episode of the Pastor Theologians Podcast.

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What is the Pastor Theologians podcast? Our host Dr. Todd Wilson, the President of the Center for Pastor Theologians (CPT) introduces the show alongside co-host Zachary Wagner, the CPT’s Managing Director. Why start another theology podcast? Who should listen? What topics will be discussed?

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