The Westminster Podcast
The Westminster Podcast features stories, interviews, and archive audio from Westminster Theological Seminary in Glenside, PA. It includes conversations with renowned authors, theologians, pastors, and historians, aimed at helping listeners explore the Christian faith more deeply.
Episodes
The Spirit & The Scriptures | John Frame | Westminster Radio #13
How do we come to recognize the Bible as the Word of God, and what role does the Holy Spirit play in that conviction? In this archival lecture, John Frame explores the Spirit’s work in inspiring Scripture and opening our hearts to receive its truth, showing how his inward testimony works together with evidence, argument, and careful study. Frame calls us to approach God’s Word with intellectual se
Why We Love Superheroes w/ Ransom Poythress
Why are we so fascinated by superheroes? In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, Nate Shannon talks with Ransom Poythress about superheroes, science, storytelling, and the Christian worldview. Drawing from a course he teaches at Houghton University, Poythress explores what characters like Superman and Batman reveal about our understanding of human nature, our longing to transcend our limitatio
The Inerrant Word of God | James Montgomery Boice | Westminster Radio #12
What happens to the church when confidence in the Bible gives way to human judgment? In this archival address, James Montgomery Boice makes the case for biblical inerrancy, showing why the truthfulness of Scripture is essential to the church’s authority, reformation, and preaching. Drawing on his own encounters with challenges to the Bible, Boice calls Christians to face difficult questions honest
Preparing Pastors for a Changing World
How should seminaries prepare faithful pastors for a world being reshaped by technology, cultural change, and growing ministry needs? Recorded during Westminster’s presidential inauguration events, this panel brings together Ligon Duncan, Joel Kim, Kevin Kang, and Valdeci Da Silva Santos, with David Garner moderating, to discuss the future of theological education in the United States, South Korea
Why God Speaks in Pictures | Al Groves | Westminster Radio #11
Images shape what we love, what we fear, and what we believe. But how often do we stop to examine their power? In this archival address, Al Groves explores how God uses imagery throughout the Old Testament to reveal himself, communicate truth, and reach the hearts of his people. Moving from the familiar words of Psalm 23 to the images competing for our allegiance, Groves challenges us to bring our
Theology for Real Life w/ Alfred Poirier | Dissecting the Heart (3)
In this final installment of our three-part series on Dissecting the Heart by David Powlison, Pierce Taylor Hibbs and Alfred Poirier explore Powlison’s conviction that all theology is practical theology. From suffering and the possibility of genuine change to the Psalms, death, and the Beatitudes, they consider how Scripture addresses the questions people actually face, and often redirects us towa
Presuppositions and Evidence | J.I. Packer | Westminster Radio #10
What role should evidence play in presuppositional apologetics? In this archival lecture, J. I. Packer considers the role of evidence in the covenantal approach to apologetics, arguing for their value in serving the work of Christian persuasion while insisting that neither argument nor evidence can bring a sinner to faith apart from the work of the Holy Spirit. Along the way, Packer reflects on Co
Fighting in a Spiritual War w/ Alfred Poirier | Dissecting the Heart (2)
What does it actually mean to fight a spiritual war? In the second installment of Dissecting the Heart, Pierce Taylor Hibbs and Alfred Poirier explore David Powlison’s approach to spiritual warfare, and why both secular psychology and deliverance ministries can miss the deepest battleground: the human heart. Rather than looking for demons to cast out or psychological explanations that remove human
The Sovereign God and the Christian Counselor | Jay Adams | Westminster Radio # 9
What difference should Reformed theology actually make in the counseling room? In this archival lecture, Jay Adams argues that biblical counseling must begin with the sovereignty of God and the sufficiency of his Word. Working through the five points of Calvinism, Adams explores how doctrines such as total depravity, election, particular redemption, effectual calling, and perseverance shape the Ch
The Church and a Psychologized Culture w/ Alfred Poirier | Dissecting the Heart (1)
Modern culture is saturated with the language of psychology. Words like identity, trauma, boundaries, self-esteem, and triggers shape how many people understand themselves, their relationships, and even their suffering. But what happens when those categories begin to replace the Bible's own understanding of the human heart?
In the first episode of this three-part series on Dissecting the Heart, a
Preaching in the Kingdom | Edmund Clowney | Westminster Radio #8
What does it mean to preach the whole Bible as Christian Scripture? In this lecture, former Westminster president Edmund P. Clowney turns to Jesus’ description of the scribe of the kingdom who brings from his treasure “things new and old” to explore the task of Christian preaching. For Clowney, the preacher announces something genuinely new—the arrival of God’s kingdom and the renewal of all thing
Pulpit Apologetics w/ Rob Edwards
What does apologetics have to do with preaching?
In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, Nate Shannon talks with Dr. Rob Edwards about his new book, Pulpit Apologetics: A Christ-Centered Apologetic for Gospel Proclamation. Drawing on the apologetic tradition of Cornelius Van Til and his own years of pastoral ministry, Edwards argues that preaching and apologetics belong together more closely
Christianity in a Post Christian Age | Hans Rookmaaker | Westminster Radio #7
What does it mean to live faithfully as a Christian in a culture that no longer shares a Christian understanding of reality? In this lecture at Westminster Theological Seminary, Dutch art historian and Christian thinker Hans Rookmaaker explores the relationship between Christianity and culture, moving from art, music, wealth, and the church to deeper questions of knowledge, certainty, and the Chri
Van Til's Counseling Movement w/ Jared Poulton
What role should psychology play in pastoral ministry? How did Cornelius Van Til shape the biblical counseling movement? And what is the relationship between presuppositional apologetics and soul care?
In this episode, Brandon McLean Smith sits down with Jared Poulton to discuss his new book, Van Til's Counseling Movement: A Critical Analysis of Jay Adams and Biblical Counseling. Jared traces the
The God You Can't Escape w/ Tremper Longman III | Westminster Radio #6
In this archival chapel sermon, Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman III turns to Psalm 139 and its deeply personal portrait of God. Drawing on the Psalms as an “anatomy of the soul,” Longman explores the comfort and, at times, discomfort of being completely known by the God who searches us, surrounds us, and formed us in the womb. He also considers the conflict underlying the psalm, the psalmist
Glorified in Christ w/ S.A. Fix | Redemption Accomplished and Applied (11)
What does the Bible mean by glorification? Is heaven merely an escape from this world, or does Scripture promise something far greater? And how does our future glory shape the Christian life today?
In this concluding episode of our series on John Murray's Redemption Accomplished and Applied, Nate Shannon is joined by S.A. Fix to explore the final benefit of redemption: glorification. Together the
Van Til on Common Grace | Westminster Radio on Common Grace #5
How can Christians affirm a fundamental antithesis between belief and unbelief while also recognizing the genuine truth, goodness, and cultural achievements found among unbelievers?
In this archival lecture from his History and Nature of Apologetics course, Cornelius Van Til explores the Reformed doctrine of common grace and its importance for Christian apologetics. Van Til explains how God's res
Union with Christ w/ Sinclair Ferguson | Redemption Accomplished and Applied (10)
What does it mean to be united to Christ? Nate Shannon is joined by Dr. Sinclair Ferguson to discuss John Murray's climactic chapter on union with Christ, the fountain from which every saving benefit flows. Along the way, Dr. Ferguson reflects on Murray's remarkable influence as a theologian and teacher, the relationship between doctrine and piety, the Christian's union with the triune God, and th
David Powlison: All Theology is Practical Theology | Westminster Radio #4
Can theology ever be merely academic? In this classic lecture from 2000, David Powlison argues that every doctrine is meant to shape the way Christians live. Far from being abstract speculation, theology answers the deepest questions of the human heart, directing our hopes, confronting our fears, and teaching us to interpret life through the lens of God's Word.
Drawing from passages including Ha
Perseverance of the Saints w/ Gabe Fluhrer | Redemption Accomplished and Applied (9)
Can a Christian lose his salvation? In this episode of our Redemption Accomplished and Applied series, Nate Shannon is joined by Westminster alumnus and pastor Gabe Fluhrer to explore John Murray's treatment of the perseverance of the saints. Together they examine why perseverance rests not on human resolve but on God's unchanging grace, discuss the relationship between justification and assurance
E.J. Young on God-Breathed Scripture | Westminster Radio #3
What gives the Bible its authority? In this episode we return to the Westminster archives for the opening lectures of E. J. Young's course, The Authority of Scripture. Expounding 2 Timothy 3:16, Young explains why the church's confidence in Scripture rests not on human opinion, but on the God who has breathed out his Word, offering a timeless defense of biblical authority that continues to speak w
Sanctification W/ Rob Edwards | Redemption Accomplished and Applied (8)
What does it mean to be holy? In this episode of our Redemption Accomplished and Applied series, Nate Shannon is joined by Westminster professor Rob Edwards to explore John Murray's treatment of sanctification. Together they unpack Murray's important distinction between definitive and progressive sanctification, discuss what it means to be freed from the dominion of sin, and show how Christ's deat
Herman Ridderbos on the Christology of the 4th Gospel | Westminster Radio #2
In this episode we have a historic lecture from New Testament scholar Herman Ridderbos on the Christology of the Gospel of John. Engaging the influential interpretations of Rudolf Bultmann and Ernst Käsemann, Ridderbos argues that John's Gospel presents neither a merely symbolic Christ nor a diminished humanity, but the eternal Son of God who truly became flesh. Rooted in careful exegesis and bibl
Adopted in Christ w/ Mark Sallade | Redemption Accomplished and Applied (7)
What does it mean not only to be forgiven by God, but welcomed into his family? In this episode of our Redemption Accomplished and Applied series, Nate Shannon is joined by Pastor Mark Sallade to explore John Murray's rich treatment of the doctrine of adoption. Together they discuss why adoption is a distinct benefit of redemption, how it differs from justification and regeneration, and why the Fa
John Murray on Definitive Sanctification | Westminster Radio #1
In this inaugural episode of Westminster Radio, we turn to the Westminster archives for a historic lecture from Professor John Murray on definitive sanctification.
While sanctification is often understood as the believer’s gradual growth in holiness, Murray reminds us that the New Testament also, or even predominantly, speaks of sanctification as a decisive, once-for-all act of God. Rooted in un
Justification w/ Michael Christ | Redemption Accomplished and Applied (6)
What does it mean to be right with God? In this episode, Nate Shannon and Michael Christ discuss John Murray's treatment of justification, exploring why the doctrine stood at the center of the Reformation and continues to shape the Christian life today. From the holiness of God to the righteousness of Christ, this conversation highlights the grace and assurance found in the gospel.
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Receiving and Resting on Christ w/ Harrison Perkins | Redemption Accomplished and Applied (5)
Continuing our series on John Murray's Redemption Accomplished and Applied, Nate Shannon is joined by Harrison Perkins to discuss Murray's treatment of faith and repentance. Together they explore the nature of saving faith, the free offer of the gospel, and the lifelong call to repentance that flows from union with Christ. Along the way, they reflect on why true faith looks away from itself to Chr
Born Again w/ Daniel Schrock | Redemption Accomplished and Applied (4)
What does it mean to be born again, and why does that doctrine matter for the Christian life? In this episode, Nate Shannon and Daniel Schrock explore John Murray's treatment of regeneration, discussing the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit, the relationship between regeneration and faith, and the comfort that comes from knowing that salvation is God's work from beginning to end. Along the way, th
From the Pulpit to the Public Square | Live from PCA GA 53
Wrapping up our live interviews from the exhibit hall at the 53rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America, this episode features conversations with Gabe Fluhrer, George Sayour, Josh Currie, and Matthew Everhard. The conversations explore how confessional theology equips Christians for ministry beyond the church walls—apologetics, government ministry, global missions, and courageous
Faithfulness in an Unfaithful Age | Live from PCA GA 53
Another round of interviews recorded live from the exhibit hall at the 53rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America. This episode features conversations with Dave Filson, Dan Millward, James Baird, and Rob Pacienza. They explore what it means to faithfully engage a rapidly changing culture—from church planting in Detroit and recovering confessional Protestantism to political theolog
Four Seminary Presidents on the Future of the Church | Live from PCA GA 53
Recorded live at the 53rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America, this special episode brings together conversations with four seminary presidents—Donald John Maclean, Alan Strange, Jonathan Master, and Ligon Duncan. Together, they reflect on the state of the church, the urgent need for faithful pastors, the role of theological education, and the opportunities facing confessional C
Effectual Calling w/ Paul Woo | Redemption Accomplished and Applied (3)
In this episode of our series on John Murray's Redemption Accomplished and Applied, Nate Shannon and Paul Woo explore the doctrine of effectual calling and its place in the application of redemption. What distinguishes the universal call of the gospel from God's effectual call to salvation? Why does Murray insist that calling is a sovereign act of God, and how does this preserve both the grace of
A Salvation Accomplished w/ Michael McClenahan | Redemption Accomplished and Applied (2)
What exactly did Christ accomplish in his life, death, and resurrection—and why does it matter for the Christian life today? In this episode, Nate Shannon is joined by Michael McClenahan to explore the theological foundation of John Murray's Redemption Accomplished and Applied, reflecting on the necessity, nature, and perfection of Christ's saving work. Along the way, they consider how a deeper un
Why John Murray Still Matters w/ Stafford Carson & Paul Woo | Redemption Accomplished and Applied (1)
Who was John Murray, and why does his little book Redemption Accomplished and Applied continue to shape Reformed theology more than half a century after its publication? In this introductory episode, Nate Shannon is joined by Dr. Stafford Carson and Paul Woo to discuss Murray's life, legacy, and distinctive approach to theology. Before diving into the book itself, they explore the man whose carefu
On the Nature and Kingdom of God w/ Harrison Perkins
This episode of the Westminster Podcast features Harrison Perkins in conversation with Nate Shannon, exploring Perkins’ scholarly work on James Ussher and a newly released volume of his previously unpublished theological manuscripts. The discussion traces Perkins’ journey into church history and highlights Ussher’s significance as a Reformed theologian deeply engaged in preaching, catechesis, and
Apocalyptic Vision and Enduring Faith: The Book of Daniel w/ Iain Duguid (Pt. 2)
In this second episode on Daniel, Nate Shannon and Ian Duguid turn to the book’s apocalyptic visions, exploring how they reshape our understanding of history, suffering, and God’s ultimate purposes. Far from offering speculative timelines, Daniel’s visions reveal a world marked by escalating opposition to God’s people, yet firmly under the sovereign rule of the Ancient of Days. In the midst of con
Kingdoms Rise, God Reigns: The Book Daniel w/ Iain Duguid (Pt. 1)
In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, Nate Shannon and Ian Duguid unpack the Book of Daniel, moving beyond familiar stories to uncover its deeper theological and pastoral message. Together, they explore how Daniel’s structure, apocalyptic imagery, and historical context equip God’s people to endure suffering with confidence in His sovereign rule over every kingdom. Far from abstract prophecy
Biblical Counseling in Latin America w/ Claudia Barerro
This episode of the Westminster Podcast features Claudia Barrero in conversation with Nate Shannon, exploring her journey from a Roman Catholic background and aspirations in medicine to a calling in psychology shaped by a growing evangelical faith. Barrero reflects on the tension between secular therapeutic frameworks and a biblical understanding of human nature, and how the Lord used her experien
The Council of Nicea & The Church Today w/ Randy Caldejo and Blake Franze
This episode of the Westminster Podcast features Blake Franze and Randy Caldejo in conversation with Nate Shannon, reflecting on their experience at the 1700th anniversary conference of the Council of Nicaea in Istanbul. The discussion explores the enduring theological significance of the Nicene Creed as both a historical response to heresy and a continuing model for faithful doctrinal clarity gro
Our Hope is in Help w/ Pierce Hibbs
Brandon McLean Smith is Joined by Pierce Taylor Hibbs to talk about his new book Our Hope is in Help. The conversation covers the concept of autonomy and how none of us can truly be independent from the Lord. We rely on his for everything and thus should always be quick to seek help from him and others.
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The Scottish Tempest — Episode 4: Blood and Fire
Driven from England as the fires of Marian persecution begin to consume the very church he helped build, John Knox watches from exile as his friends burn, his flock scatters, and his life’s work is undone. What begins as grief hardens into fury, as Knox wrestles not only with the suffering of his people but with his own absence from their trials, forced into a retreat that feels like betrayal.
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Irish Monasticism w/ Stafford Carson & Todd Rester
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Prayer, Gratitude, and the Christian Life w/ Dr. Greg Parker Jr.
Recorded live at the Kuyper Conference in Grand Rapids, this episode features a conversation with Greg Parker Jr., a theologian and scholar of Herman Bavinck, reflecting on his academic journey, current work in theological education, and research in neo-Calvinism. Parker discusses his engagement with Abraham Kuyper’s pastoral theology, particularly his exposition of the Heidelberg Catechism and th
Confessional Theology and the Neo-Calvinist Vision w/ Dr. Gray Sutanto
Recorded live at the Kuyper Conference at Calvin University, this episode features a conversation with Dr. Gray Sutanto, alumnus of Westminster Theological Seminary and professor of systematic theology at RTS Washington, D.C. Sutanto reflects on his academic work in neo-Calvinism, particularly his efforts to retrieve and clarify the theological legacy of figures like Abraham Kuyper and Herman Bavi
Has Science Made God Unnecessary? w/ Ransom Poythress
In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, Dr. Ransom Poythress, professor of biology at Houghton University, reflects on the relationship between Christian faith and the scientific enterprise, beginning with Psalm 104 as a vision of a world created and sustained by God. He addresses the limits of hyper-specialization and the scientific method, arguing that science itself depends on realities—min
Song of Songs w/ Dr. Iain Duguid
Nate Shannon is joined by Iain Duguid as they explore the depths of the Song of Songs. They discuss the challenges of translating poetry, the interpretive strategies, and the profound biblical insights into love, marriage, and Christ's relationship with the church.
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St. Patrick: Missionary to Ireland w/ Todd Rester
In light of St. Patrick's Day tomorrow, Nate Shannon is joined by Westminster professor of Church History Todd Rester to reflect on the life and witness of St. Patrick. Moving beyond popular legends, the conversation traces Patrick’s remarkable story from his upbringing in fifth-century Roman Britain, to his capture and enslavement in Ireland as a teenager, to his eventual return to the very land
Digital Identity w/ Justin Poythress
Nate Shannon is joined again by Justin Poythress to discuss the complex issues of digital identity, its impact on relationships, and how Christians can navigate the digital age with biblical wisdom. Their conversation explores the influence of social media, online relationships, and the importance of representing Christ in digital life.
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Daily Grace and Deep Sorrow w/ Jeremy Schmucker
Jeremy Schmucker joins Nate Shannon to recount the Lord’s providential leading through sorrow, theological formation, and vocational redirection. Raised in a Christian home and later shaped by a wide range of evangelical contexts, Jeremy describes a growing conviction that ministry must be ordered not merely around giftedness (including music) but around the shepherding of souls through the Word.
Who Am I, Really? The Gospel and the Modern Self w/ Justin Poythress
In this episode, Nate Shannon interviews Rev. Dr. Justin Poythress about his forthcoming book Who Am I and What Am I Doing With My Life? The conversation explores the modern “identity crisis” often expressed in debates about sexuality and gender but argues that these are only surface manifestations of a much deeper question: what it means to be human. Poythress explains that contemporary culture’s
The Shorter Catechism: A Tool for Theological Depth w/ Dr. S.A. Fix
In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, host Nate Shannon engages with Dr. S.A. Fix, an Old Testament scholar, to discuss the significance of John Thompson and his work on the Shorter Catechism. They explore the historical context of American Presbyterianism, the Adopting Act, and the impact of the Great Awakening on the church. Dr. Fix emphasizes the importance of confessionalism and the valu
Seeing Christ in Lamentations w/ Jeremy Menicucci
In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, Nate Shannon is joined again by Jeremy Manacuchi for a searching exploration of the Book of Lamentations, one of Scripture’s most haunting and least-studied books. Beginning with the stark poetry of Jerusalem’s fall, they situate Lamentations within its historical context: the Babylonian siege, exile, and the covenantal judgment foretold in Deuteronomy.
John Murray and the Westminster Tradition w/ Paul Woo
In this episode, Paul Woo recounts how his academic path converged with his personal theological journey. Though initially trained in seventeenth-century theology, his long-standing passion for Presbyterian history led him to accept an unexpected invitation to pursue doctoral research on John Murray. Murray’s influence, was first felt in reading Murray on Romans 6. Definitive sanctification gave h
Scripture and Creed: How Mark's Gospel Leads Us to Nicaea w/ Dr. Brandon Crowe
In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, host Nate Shannon welcomes Dr. Brandon Crowe to discuss the relationship between Scripture and the Nicene Creed in the 1700th anniversary year of the Council of Nicaea. Drawing from his recent paper, Christology: Mark on the Road to Nicaea, Crowe explains how creeds arise from Scripture rather than being imposed upon it, functioning as faithful summaries
Revelation, Illumination, and the Apostles’ Reading of the Old Testament w/ Augustus Lopes and Blake Franze
In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, Nate Shannon and Blake Franze welcome Dr. Augustus Nicodemus Lopez, Westminster alumnus, pastor, theologian, and former chancellor of Mackenzie University in São Paulo. Broadcasting from Istanbul during the Nicaea Conference, they reflect on Dr. Lopez’s lecture on Colossians and deep Christology before turning to his formative years at Westminster in the
Hope in the Midst of Ruin: The Theology of Lamentations w/ Jeremy Menicucci
This week Nate Shannon speaks with Westminster doctoral student Jeremy Menicucci about his journey to Westminster, his pastoral background, and his doctoral research on the Book of Lamentations.
They focus on Jeremy’s dissertation work on Hebrew poetry, focusing especially on deviations from unmarked word order in Lamentations. He explains how poetic structure, acrostic form, and word order func
The Church in Turkey: Gospel Witness, Cultural Cost, and Christian Hope w/ Göksel Erdoğdu
In this episode of The Westminster Podcast, Nate Shannon speaks from Istanbul with Göksel Erdoğdu, the first—and so far only—graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary from Turkey. Göksel shares his remarkable personal story as a second-generation Christian in a predominantly Muslim context, recounting how the gospel first came to his family amid social pressure, cultural shame, and political in
Creation Ordered to Christ: Bavinck and the Lapsarian Debate w/ Bryan Selby
In this episode of The Westminster Podcast, Brandon McLean Smith is joined again by Brian Selby for a wide-ranging theological conversation on Herman Bavinck, Christology, and the enduring significance of the infralapsarian–supralapsarian debate. Selby explores recent developments in Bavinck scholarship, arguing that Bavinck is far more decisive than often assumed in ordering creation, fall, and r
Nicaea, Scripture, and the Authority of the Church w/ Leo de Chirico & Blake Franze
Recorded at the Nicaea Conference in Istanbul, this episode of The Westminster Podcast features a wide-ranging and incisive conversation with Pastor Leo de Chirico, a Reformed Baptist pastor serving in Rome, Italy. Drawing on his unique experience and years of evangelistic and theological engagement in a Roman Catholic context, Leo reflects on the significance of the Council of Nicaea, the purpose
Thank God for Bitcoin w/ Jordan Bush
In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, Brandon McLean Smith speaks with Jordan Bush, executive director of Thank God for Bitcoin and they explore the practical and theological implications of Bitcoin as a tool for missions and ministries in places cut off from traditional banking, how it can protect individuals and organizations from financial censorship, and the dangers posed by central bank
Reviving Reformed Theology in the Middle East w/ Sherif Fahim & Blake Franze
In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, host Nate Shannon, along with co-host Blake Franze, engage in a deep conversation with Sharif Fahim, a New Testament scholar from Alexandria, Egypt. They explore Sharif's journey from a nominal Coptic Christian to a reformed theologian, the critical need for reformed literature in Arabic, and the challenges of translating theological works.
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Grace and Reward in Paul w/ Dr. Blake Franze
In this episode Nate kicks off a series of interviews conducted in Istanbul at the Nicea Conference. He begins with his colleague, the latest addition to the Westminster Faculty, Blake Franze. They discuss Blake's PhD dissertation which was on the concept of reward in the Pauline epistles.
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Tongues and Prophecy w/ Dr. David Garner: Framing the Discussion
In this episode Nate Shannon engages with Dave Garner, Chief Academic Officer and future president of Westminster Theological Seminary, to discuss the complex topic of spiritual gifts, particularly tongues and prophecy. They explore the importance of theological discourse, the role of the church in shaping theology, and the necessity of handling disagreements with respect and tenderness.
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Confessional Statescraft: From Christian Nationalism to Machen's Libertarianism w/ James Baird
This week Brandon McLean Smith speaks with Dr. James Baird. His book "King of Kings: A Reformed Guide to Christian Government" presents a case for the government's responsibility to promote and protect Christianity as the true religion. While this topic has become controversial, James stakes his claim in the soil of Reformed theology, redemptive-historical hermeneutics, while avoiding the pitfalls
Apologetics: Persuasion and the Point of Contact w/ Dr. Bill Edgar
Nate returns to the home of Dr. Edgar this week to continue their discussion of the role of persuasion in Christian Apologetics. This time they are talking about the point of contact, where the rubber meets the road.
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Definitive Sanctification w/ Timothy Brindle
In this episode Brandon McLean Smith sits down with Timothy Brindle again to discuss the concept of Definitive Sanctification. Typically we think of sanctification as a long slow process of becoming more mature in our faith and more like Jesus. That's not a problematic way to understand sanctification, but behind that idea is what we call definitive sanctification. Definitive because in our union
What Evangelism Looks Like in France w/ Joshua Jacobs
Joshua Jacobs is an alumnus of Westminster Theological Seminary currently serving as a missionary in France. He sits down with Nate to discuss his ministry and how hospitality is a key element to the proclamation of the gospel in a society as "secular" as France's.
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Give Me Poland or Give Me Death: Missions in Poland w/ Tom and Damaris Otremba
This week Nate is joined by Tom and Damaris Otremba. They discuss their path from Eastern Europe, to Westminster and plans for proclaiming the Gospel in Poland.
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Persuasion: Do's and Don'ts w/ Dr. Bill Edgar
Nate Shannon and Dr. Bill Edgar continue their discussion on one of his most influential books, Reasons of the Heart. They discuss a somewhat overlooked aspect of apologetics, Persuasion.
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The Certainty of Faith w/ Daniel Schrock
In this episode, Nate Shannon and Dan Schrock explore the themes of certainty and assurance in faith as articulated by Hermann Bavinck in his book 'The Certainty of Faith.' Dan has recently translated and edited this work which will be available through our very own Westminster Seminary Press. Grab yourself a copy here.
They discuss the historical context of Bavinck's writing, the impact of the
Persuasion, Culture, & Context w/ Dr. Bill Edgar
Nate Shannon is invited into the home of Dr. Bill Edgar to discuss one of his most influential books, Reasons of the Heart. They discuss a somewhat overlooked aspect of apologetics, Persuasion.
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Reformed Royalty: From Switzerland to WTS via Bonn w/ James Beevers
James Beevers is a PhD student at Westminster and he has an interesting personal history. He comes from a WTS family in that his father is an alumnus from the PhD program and his mother from the MAC program. But his reformed roots go potentially so deep that he may be related to Theodore Beza himself. Lineage aside, Nate and James also chat about his dissertation topic, the warning passages in Heb
Introducing, Dean of Online Students w/ Paul Wolfe
Nate is joined by Westminster's new Dean of Online Students, Paul Wolfe. They discuss his experience in seminary at Westminster, his battle with cancer, his heart for pastoral ministry, and many other things.
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In The Shadow of Death w/ Jerry McFarland
In this episode Nate and Dr. Jerry McFarland discuss ministering in contexts where death and suffering are near. Dr. McFarland has, until recently served as Dean of Online Students and is now enjoying retirement.
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Pray, Pray, Pray w/ Brandon Crowe: The Book of James, Chapter 5
This week Nate Shannon and Brandon Crowe wrap up their series on the Book James by covering the final chapter of James. This discuss the themes of James as well as some translational issues. If you've enjoyed this series, don't fret at it's conclusion. Dr. Crowe will be back on the podcast soon!
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The Scottish Tempest: The Life of John Knox, ep. 3
Hey everybody. It's been a while since the last episode of The Scottish Tempest because I really dove deep on this one, as you may be able to tell by the run time. There's a lot of ground covered in this one and a lot of details that I just couldn't overlook.
I know it's a long one, but... that's kind of the point of this podcast. I'm trying to leave very few stones un-turned here and I hope tha
The True State of Israel w/ Juan Carlos Martinez
In this conversation, Juan Carlos Martinez talks with Nate Shannon about his recent publication in Point of Contact, "The True State of Israel." They explore the complex relationship between faith, politics, and the interpretation of scripture, particularly regarding Israel. They discuss the significance of Abraham's promises, the role of circumcision, and Paul's teachings in Romans about the nat
Why a Podcast on John Knox w/ Brandon McLean Smith
Next week episode 3 of The Scottish Tempest: The Life of John Knox is dropping. It's been a while (a few months) since the last episode, so Jonathan Brack and Brandon sit down to talk about why Westminster is hosting a long form history podcast on John Knox. They also discuss what we can learn from Knox in light of our current social and theological climate.
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Leading God's People from the Pulpit w/ Dr. John Currie
A key tool in the Pastor's leadership repertoire is the Pulpit. Too often the leadership methods of the church are modeled after corporate CEOs or self-help books. There is wisdom to be gained in those areas to be sure but Dr. Currie is calling us to look to the Scriptures and the the ministry of Christ himself to learn how to best shepherd God's flock. What we find there is that the preached word
Elton John, Pentecost, and the Art of Skipping Rocks w/ Iain Duguid on Acts 1-8
This week Nate Shannon catches up with Dr. Iain Duguid to discuss his forthcoming book on Acts. They cover some of the themes and topics that are found in the first 8 chapters of Acts.
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