Dr Christopher Hays returns with how Scholar Leaders is addressing sexual abuse in churches and seminaries and the challenge of getting good digital resources into the hands of majority world scholars, pastors, and church leaders. We cannot believe how generous the publishers are!

To learn more, go to the website for Scholar Leaders: https://www.scholarleaders.org/

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Russian bombs started falling on Ukraine in February 2022. Christopher Hays and his organization, ScholarLeaders, were on the ground in Ukraine to help the refugees of war and to be the best friend majority world scholars and leaders in Ukraine could have.

Dr. Hays stops by to talk with David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcast about how Christian churches and schools have managed the last 3 years. Some might ask: why is it so important to carry on with higher education when a war is raging? C.S. Lewis had an answer to that question a the beginning of WW 2. Listen closely and you will hear why.

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Here's Christopher Hays speaking about 8 million exiles in Columbia.

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Chris Dolson has a terrific idea he inherited from his professor and mentor, Haddon Robinson: bring together an expert on a book of the Bible with 35-40 pastors who are experts on their churches and tasked with the responsibility to teach and preach.

The result is the DIDASKO seminars that are taking place all around the United States. If the busy-ness of ministry has caused you to fall out of love with the Scriptures, these seminars are for you.

To find a time and location near you go to Didasko Seminars.

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When is the last time you heard a strong, inspiring sermon on the ascension of Christ? Ross Hastings has noticed how churches, Protestant churches in particular, neglect the doctrine of the ascension in their preaching and teaching. Why is that? It is central to the New Testament story and the continuing story of the gospel.

Dr. Hastings joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about his book, The Glory of the Ascension: Celebrating a Doctrine for the Life of the Church.

You'd be surprised how many teachings and Christian practices tie into this neglected doctrine.

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TSCP 269 Hall of Reason: Science Meets Faith with Janet Siefert

Janet Siefert joins David Capes on this episode to discuss where science meets faith. Janet hosts 6-8 events called "Hall of Reason" annually at the Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center. As a scientist and a Christian, she has a level of knowledge and curiosity to help others who may be struggling with questions of faith and science.

For Janet, when faith meets science, it is not a debate or a fight; it's not contentious. For her, it's a pleasant and courteous exchange of ideas.

Here is the transcript for TSCP 269 Hall of Reason: Science Meets Faith

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TSCP 268 Another Awakening in Germany?

with Benjamin Marx and Jurgen Schulz

In 1958 a quiet awakening came to an area of southern Germany, led by a German Lutheran Pastor. That awakening spread to southern Germany and into parts of France. As it came, a movement was founded which fostered a Protestant religious order of men and women, who took vows of poverty and chastity. They became the backbone of the movement in Adelshofen.

In this podcast we explore a bit of the history, mission and uniqueness of this school with Dr. Jurgen Schulz, the president, and with a lecturer in New Testament, Dr. Benjamin Marx. Is the Awakening back again?

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• Here is the direct link if you'd like to offer financial support for Adelshofen.
• The ministry is linked here: Serenissima Ministry Group International
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TSCP 267 A Call for Papers with David Capes

Today's podcast is a bit different. David Capes, our host, extends a call for papers for the Evangelical Foundation for Biblical Research (https://efbr.net/). The foundation covers all expenses for the scholars and their spouses to Myrtle Beach, SC, for the conferences held May 28-30, 2026. In addition, we expect each invited scholar to submit their finished essay for publication in order receive a $500 stipend. A publication agreement is already in place.

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Dr. Andrew Perrin is back to discuss his book, Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds: Rediscovering the Dea Sea Scrolls (Lexham Academic). It is a great book for beginners, students and scholars alike. Perrin helps to link the scrolls to the Jewish culture of the day and then to the culture that gave rise to Christianity. The book is a treasure trove of knowledge about the scrolls. This podcast can only touch on it.

Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds: Rediscovering the Dead Sea Scrolls by Andrew Perrin

Here is the link to photos of the original scrolls. The Leon Levy Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Library

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Dr. Malcolm Yarnell was in Houston recently to teach a course for the Lanier Certificate in Theology and Ministry. He taught from a series of books he is writing, Theology for Every Person. He joined David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to discuss his book and his lectures.

Here are the links to his prior episode on God: Theology for Every Person and Revelation.

Part 1-https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/7d819d20-ae6f-4785-a0f0-a4a865b8c353/TSCP_227_God_final.mp3

Part 2-https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/7d819d20-ae6f-4785-a0f0-a4a865b8c353/TSCP_228_final.mp3

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Is the idea of the resurrection found in the Old Testament? Some say, no. Some say, yes. Is it found in the New Testament? Absolutely, it's central to the message! But do those mysterious, wonderful desert scrolls have anything to say on the subject?

Dr. Andrew Perrin, a Dead Sea Scrolls scholar, joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to summarize a lecture he brings to students enrolled in the Lanier Certificate in Theology and Ministry. Perrin has an amazing background in the scrolls and offers some insights into two of the scrolls.

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For a transcript of this episode click here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast-episode/stone-chapel-resurrection-scrolls-andrew-perrin

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This podcast is about 20 minutes in length.