Talking Theology

Cranmer Hall, Durham•cranmerhall.com

Talking Theology is the podcast of Cranmer Hall Durham, where we explore the best of academic theology, and think creatively about how theological insights can shape Christian life, ministry, and mission in today’s world.

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Episodes

Miriam Swaffield - How are young adults coming to faith?

Are Sunday services part of evangelism today? Does your church need to blow its annual budget on a smoke machine and a light show? And how big is the gap between the Book of Acts and the mission of the church today? Miriam Swaffield is the Global Student Mission Leader for Fusion, and a Visiting Fellow of St John's College, Durham. She Tweets at @MiriamSwaff .

Mar 04, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Andy Byers - Is John's Gospel anti-Jewish?

What do we do when the Bible seems just plain offensive? In particular, what about John's Gospel, which many people have seen as anti-Jewish? If Jesus was a Jew, why does John record him speaking negatively about "the Jews"? Would John be surprised by how his Gospel has been used over the years? And in a divided world, what hope can John's Gospel bring to us today? Dr Andy (Andrew) Byers is a New Testament scholar, and Director of the Free Church Track at Cranmer Hall. For more about Andy Byers,...

Feb 18, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Kate Bruce - Why does theology need humour?

What has comedy got to do with theology? What does the Bible have to say about laughter? What power does comedy have to convey truth about God and his world? Can God minister to us through humour? And how can comedy give us hope? Kate Bruce was formerly Deputy Warden at Cranmer Hall, and is now an RAF chaplain. She is the author of Igniting the Heart: Preaching and Imagination (SCM Press).

Feb 04, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2

David Wilkinson - Why does theology need science?

Why does theology need to listen to science? What does it have to say about the beginning of the world? Or the end? What happens when we pray? Is there intelligent life on other planets? (Or this planet?) And what's it like to be both a scientist and a theologian? Professor David Wilkinson is Principal of St John's College, Durham. David has PhDs in both astrophysics and theology, and is an ordained Methodist minister. For more about David Wilkinson, see here ....

Jan 21, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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