shoRTS: The Anonymity of Hebrews
Episode 116: It’s summer, so we’ll be posting “shoRTS.” In this episode, our executive producer asks Tommy—ahem—Dr. Keene about the authorship of Hebrews. Check it out!
Jun 01, 2022•17 min
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Romans (Part II)
Episode 115: The profs revisit Romans and talk about some of its trickier chapters: 5, 7, and 9-11. Enjoy the conversation! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington Upcoming classes: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/students/upcoming-classes/
May 25, 2022•45 min
Romans (Part I)
Episode 114: Today the faculty discuss Romans—its occasion, purpose, main themes, and theological-pastoral character. They also talk about the Gentile-Jew controversy and the New Perspective on Paul. Enjoy! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington Upcoming classes: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/students/upcoming-classes/
May 18, 2022•47 min
Psalms (Part II)
Episode 113: Today the profs continue their readers’ guide to Psalms by taking about the book’s subject, shape, five-fold division, teleology, and voice. Check it out! Futato, Mark. Interpreting the Psalms. https://www.amazon.com/Interpreting-Psalms-Exegetical-Handbooks-Testament/dp/0825427657/ Anderson, Bernhard W. Out of the Depths. https://www.amazon.com/Out-Depths-Psalms-Speak-Today/dp/0664258328/ Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington Upcoming cl...
May 11, 2022•41 min
Psalms (Part I)
Episode 112: Today the profs return to the Readers’ Guides series and talk about the genre of the book of Psalms. Enjoy! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington
May 04, 2022•47 min
Image of God and Race
Episode 111: Today the profs talk about the image of God in humanity as created and as redeemed in Christ, and share some thoughts on its implications for corporate responsibility and racial diversity. Enjoy! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington
Apr 27, 2022•39 min
1 Peter
Episode 110: Today the profs talk about 1 Peter—its thesis, audience, outline, Old Testament connections, contemporary relevance, and more. Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington
Apr 20, 2022•42 min
Mark
Episode 109: Today the profs give us a readers’ guide to the Gospel of Mark. They talk about Mark’s authorship, style, canonical place and function, theological point, Messianic secret, rhetorical purpose, and more. Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington
Apr 13, 2022•49 min
Why Study Herman Bavinck (ft. Henk van den Belt)
Episode 108: Today’s episode is a conversation with Henk van den Belt. Dr. van den Belt is professor of Systematic Theology at the Faculty of Religion and Theology and Director of the Herman Bavinck Center for Reformed and Evangelical Theology at the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam. Enjoy! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington
Apr 06, 2022•55 min
From Baptist to Presbyterian (ft. Scott Swain)
Episode 107: In today’s episode, the profs sit down with Dr. Scott Swain to talk about his ecclesiological journey from Baptist to Presbyterian. Please note no infants were sprinkled during this recording. Enjoy! Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington
Mar 30, 2022•22 min
Deuteronomy
Episode 106: With Paul, Tommy, and Gray out, Scott and Peter give us a readers’ guide to arguably the important book of the Old Testament. They talk about Deuteronomy’s place in the canon, audience, historical setting, main message, literary structure, and more. Ask a question: rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: rts.edu/washington
Mar 23, 2022•48 min
Genesis
Episode 105: Continuing on the Readers’ Guides to Books of the Bible series, today the profs tackle the book of beginnings. Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington
Mar 16, 2022•45 min
Invitations to Abundance (ft. Alicia Akins)
Episode 104: Today the profs welcome Alicia Akins as a guest to the podcast. Alicia is one of our students, a member at Grace DC Downtown, and a writer. They talk about Alicia’s story and her recently-published book, Invitations to Abundance: How The Feasts of The Bible Nourish Us Today. Enjoy! Alicia Akins’ blog: https://feetcrymercy.com Invitations to Abundance: https://www.amazon.com/Invitations-Abundance-Feasts-Bible-Nourish/dp/0736984275/ Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast A...
Mar 09, 2022•47 min
Readers’ Guides to Books of the Bible
Episode 103: Today the profs begin a new series. In this first episode, they discuss the importance of understanding genre, literary structure, and themes as we read the books of the Bible. Enjoy! Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast About RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington
Mar 02, 2022•41 min
Course Spotlight: Introduction To The Septuagint (ft. Aaron White)
Episode 102: Today the profs talk with Aaron White. Dr. White is senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Charleston, Ohio, and a Luke-Acts and Septuagint scholar. Topics include the Septuagint, the pastor-scholar life, fluency in biblical languages, thorny exegetical issues, and more. Dr. White will be teaching the Introduction to the Septuagint class at our campus during Reading Week this spring (March 14-17). Enjoy! Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/ About RTS Wash...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Course Spotlight: Women’s Teaching Lab (ft. Nana Dolce)
Episode 101: Today the profs interview Nana Dolce. Nana serves as Associate Director of Women’s Workshops for the Charles Simeon Trust and as an instructor of our Women’s Teaching labs. Nana talks about her experience as a Bible teacher and her forthcoming book The Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives that Point Us to Jesus (10ofThose). Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/
Feb 16, 2022•47 min
Q&A: Immutability, Old Testament, Biblical Backgrounds
Episode 100: The profs answer three questions they often get: Does God change? Why should we study the Old Testament? Is studying biblical backgrounds necessary to understand the Bible? Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/ Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington
Feb 09, 2022•38 min
Back From Sabbatical
Episode 99: The faculty welcomes back Dr. Peter Lee to the podcast after a seven-month sabbatical. They talk about the benefits of sabbath-ing, and the projects he worked on. Enjoy! Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/
Feb 02, 2022•33 min
Ten Commandments: Wrap-Up
Episode 98: Today the profs wrap up the Ten Commandment series. They talk about the uses of the Law in the Old Testament, Paul, and the Reformed tradition, how to preach obedience without being legalistic, regeneration, the imitation of Christ, and more. Enjoy! Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/
Jan 26, 2022•38 min
You Shall Not Covet
Episode 97: Today the profs talk about the tenth commandment. Topics include the unity of the Ten Commandments, godly contentment, godly ambition, and more. Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/
Jan 12, 2022•30 min
Reformed Ethics (ft. John Bolt)
Episode 96: Today the faculty interviews John Bolt. Dr. Bolt is Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology at Calvin Theological Seminary, and editor of the English translation of Herman Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics and Reformed Ethics. The conversation focuses on the latter, especially the second volume—its distinctive approach, contribution, and usefulness. Enjoy! Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 9 min
You Shall Not Bear False Witness Against Your Neighbor
Episode 95: Today the faculty discusses the ninth commandment. What does it teach us positively and negatively? How does it promote life and flourishing? How might it be misused? Can we really speak truthfully as finite creatures? Also, is fiction okay? Disclaimer: Santa Claus is discussed and it is acknowledged that he is not real. Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/
Jan 05, 2022•45 min
shoRTS: Christmas Traditions
Episode 93: The profs talk about their Christmas traditions. Topics include chilling with the fam, Harry Potter Lego Advent calendars, Elf On The Shelf, stockings, fake Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and more. Merry Christmas! Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/
Dec 22, 2021•13 min
You Shall Not Steal
Episode 94: Today the profs discuss the eighth commandment and its breath of application. What does this commandment imply for our public ethic? Topics include disadvantaging ourselves for our neighbors’ advantage, money as seed, rights and duties, stewardship, frugality, and more. Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/
Dec 21, 2021•40 min
You Shall Not Commit Adultery
Episode 92: Today the profs discuss the seventh commandment. Topics include the scope of this commandment, the effects of sexual sin, helpful and unhelpful approaches to dealing with sexual immorality, questions of identity, and more. Resources: Keller, Tim & Kathy. The Meaning of Marriage. https://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Marriage-Facing-Complexities-Commitment/dp/1594631875/ Trueman, Carl. The Rise and Triumph of The Modern Self. https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Triumph-Modern-Self-Individualism/...
Dec 15, 2021•35 min
Theological Discipleship with Augustine (ft. Mike Allen)
Episode 91: Today the profs interview Michael Allen. Dr. Allen is the John Dyer Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology and Academic Dean at RTS Orlando. They talk about the Paideia Center, theological discipleship, and the book groups are currently working through, Augustine’s City of God. They also discuss Dr. Allen’s forthcoming books. Enjoy! Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/
Dec 08, 2021•48 min
The Septuagint: What It Is And Why It Matters (ft. Greg Lanier & Will Ross)
Episode 90: The profs talk with Greg Lanier and Will Ross about the Septuagint—what it is and why it matters. Dr. Lanier is associate professor of New Testament at RTS Orlando. Dr. Ross is assistant professor of Old Testament at RTS Charlotte. Enjoy! The Septuagint: What It Is and Why It Matters, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08T6FJHRV/ Septuaginta: A Readers Edition, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1619708434/ A Book-By-Book Guide to Septuagint Vocabulary, https://www.amazon.com/gp/ prod...
Dec 01, 2021•46 min
You Shall Not Murder
Episode 89: The profs discuss the sixth commandment. What’s forbidden in it, what’s required in it, and how do we get there hermeneutically? What are some of its practical applications in situations of abuse and bullying, the academy, pastoral ministry, social justice, and social media? Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/
Nov 24, 2021•38 min
Honor Your Father And Your Mother
Episode 88: Today the profs discuss the fifth commandment. What does this commandment teach us about God’s design for human relationships? What might obeying it look like in various cultural contexts? What should human authority look like in light of divine authority? Enjoy! Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/
Nov 17, 2021•46 min
shoRTS: Affect Theory
Episode 87: In this shoRTS episode, Scott and Tommy ask Gray about affect theory—what it is, and what some of its insights and implications are for theological and religious studies. Enjoy! Learn more about RTS Washington: https://rts.edu/washington Ask a question: https://rts.edu/washington/podcast/
Nov 10, 2021•16 min
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