The Stone Chapel Podcast

David Capes talks with New Testament scholar Cornelius Bennema about his book Imitation in Early Christianity: Mimesis and Religious Ethical Formation. Bennema describes imitation as a creative, intentional process of choosing an example, discerning what is worth following, and applying it thoughtfully—not simply copying someone's actions. We explore how following Jesus can foster imitation, and how the Gospels present ethical examples through Jesus's teachings and actions. The conversation also traces imitation's roots in Greco-Roman culture and its role in Christian moral formation.

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"I Have Decided to Follow Jesus" can be found on the Youtube channel, Worship Lyrics.

Ministry comes in many varieties these days. Dr. David Pendergrass is no exception. He works as a counselor, a pastor, a mentor, an author, and a consultant. And that is before breakfast. He joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about the many twists and turns ministry takes for the called.

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Benjamin Gladd and Greg Beale join David Capes on this episode of the Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about their new project: Connecting Scripture: New Testament. This unique project assists readers in seeing the OT quotations, allusions, and parallels by color-coding them in the text of the CSV Bible.

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Have you ever wondered whether the song you were singing in church was theologically sound? Did a phrase or statement strike you as odd? I know pastors and theologians who refuse to sing certain lines or stanzas of hymns or worship songs because they have dodgy theology. Well, there is place you can go and check out those songs. It's called "SongTheology." Our guest today, Tyler Newberry of Asaph's Table, created it and is making it available. Give a listen.

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Asaphs Table, SongTheology This link will take you to the utility to rate your hymn or worship song.

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This week, the conversation shifts. David Capes is interviewed by Mike Neglia on the "Expositors Collective" podcast. This podcast is dedicated to helping preachers prepare and deliver their sermons better than ever.

David shares with Mike his interest in the Old Testament. More specifically from his book Matthew Through Old Testament Eyes. How would we read the book of Matthew in the New Testament, if we really knew the Old Testament?

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The Expositors Collective Podcast.

This week something different. In this episode David Capes is interviewed by Mike Neglia on the "Expositors Collective" podcast. This podcast is dedicated to helping preachers prepare and deliver their sermons better than ever. This is part one of their conversation. Part two is coming up. Among other things Mike asks David about his first sermon and things he would emphasize if he taught a course on preaching now.

David's Book, Matthew Through Old Testament Eyes

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Pierre Canning's Book , Leading Beyond: Biblical Leadership That Unifies Opposition

Andrew Gabriel Roth returns to talk about a project he is passionate about. He has translated the New Testament from the earliest and best Aramaic manuscripts available to him. He joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about the reasons he feels so strongly about getting back to the language of Jesus.

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· Denise Daniels (Wheaton College) and Elaine Ecklund (Rice University) join David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about their new book, Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work. Based on an incredible pool of data, Elaine and Denise offer their readers an evidence-based approach to understanding how faith works in the workplace.

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Today's book, Working For Better

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· Carmen Joy Imes, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Biola University, is giving a lecture at 7.00 pm, October 10, 2026 at the Lanier Theological Library in Houston Texas. Her title is "Exploring Exodus." She joins David Capes in this episiode of the Stone Chapel Podcast to give a preview of her talk that night. Information for the event can be found here.

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Books by Carmen Joy Imes