Lesslie Newbigin (1909 – 1998) was a British theologian, missiologist, missionary, and author. Though originally ordained within the Church of Scotland, Newbigin spent much of his career serving as a missionary in India and became affiliated with the Church of South India and the United Reformed Church, becoming one of the Church of South India's first bishops. Throughout his life, Newbigin shared a renewed vision of God’s mission brought by the power of the gospel. To learn more about his life ...
Jun 29, 2022•29 min•Ep. 33
Teresa of Ávila (1515-1582), also called St. Teresa of Jesus, was a Spanish noblewoman, Carmelite nun, and religious mystic. She is also one of only four women to be recognized as a “Doctor of the Church” by the Catholic Church. During her life, Teresa helped bring renewal to the Carmelite order for men and women. Eventually, this reform led to the formation of what is known today as Discalced Carmelites. To learn more about the life and renewal ministry of one of the Church’s greatest teachers,...
Jun 15, 2022•25 min•Ep. 32
George Jeffreys (1889-1962) was a Welsh evangelist who founded the Elim Pentecostal Church. George became a Christian during the famous Welsh Revival (1904-1905) and continued Pentecostal ministry – marked by miraculous healings, baptism in the Holy Spirit, and other acts of God – for six decades. His mantle continued well after his death through the international ministry of Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke and his successor, Daniel Kolenda. Tune into this week’s episode of Voices of Renewal to learn...
Jun 01, 2022•32 min•Ep. 31
Origen of Alexandria (185-253) was an early Christian scholar, ascetic, and theologian who has been described as “the greatest genius the early church ever produced”. His work On the First Principles was one of the first works of systematic theology ever produced and became the foundation for theological writings for generations. Although viewed as controversial in later centuries, Origen’s work remains important for any thoughtful Christian. Hear more about Origen’s life and renewal ministry in...
May 17, 2022•40 min•Ep. 30
Athanasius of Alexandria was a Christian theologian, Church Father, the chief defender of Trinitarianism against Arianism, and a noted Coptic Christian (Egyptian) leader of the fourth century. Athanasius was a deacon during the Council of Nicaea and his writings were well regarded by subsequent Church fathers in the West and the East, who noted his devotion to orthodoxy, pastoral concern, and interest in monasticism. Hear more about his life and renewal legacy from Dr. Bryan Litfin, Head of Stra...
Apr 28, 2022•31 min•Ep. 29
In a first for Voices of Renewal, this episode focuses not on an individual Christian but on a collection of Early Christian Martyrs. How do the stories of Stephen, Justin, Perpetua, and Felicity strengthen the early Church? What does it mean to be a martyr or ‘witness’ for Jesus Christ? Hear about these important figures from Dr. Rex Butler, the John T. Westbrook Chair of Church History and Professor of Church History and Patristics at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary....
Apr 11, 2022•36 min•Ep. 28
Billy Graham was an American evangelist and the most well-known Christian figure of the 20th century. Graham ministered nationally and internationally through his “Crusades”, which were broadcasted through radio and television for nearly six decades. Due in large part to these Crusades, Billy Graham is credited as having preached in person to more people than anyone else in the history of Christianity. To learn more about Graham’s life and legacy, hear from Dr. Grant Wacker, the Gilbert T. Rowe ...
Mar 28, 2022•25 min•Ep. 27
Oral Roberts was an American Charismatic Christian televangelist, ordained in both the Pentecostal Holiness and United Methodist churches. He is considered one of the forerunners for the charismatic movement and was one of the most recognized preachers in the US at the height of his recognition. He founded the Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association and Oral Roberts University. Hear more about Oral Robert's renewal legacy from Dr. Daniel Isgrigg, Assistant Professor and the Director of the Holy Sp...
Mar 15, 2022•24 min•Ep. 26
George Whitefield was an Anglican cleric and evangelist who was one of the founders of Methodism and the evangelical movement. After ordination, Whitefield immediately began preaching, but he did not settle as the minister of any parish. Rather he became an itinerant preacher and evangelist in North America, where he preached a series of revivals that became part of the "Great Awakening". It is reported that Whitefield preached at least 18,000 times to perhaps 10 million listeners in Great Brita...
Feb 28, 2022•29 min•Ep. 25
Martin Luther was a German priest, author, and theologian and is widely recognized as the man responsible for the Protestant Reformation. On October 31, 1517, Luther posted his 95 Theses in an effort to renew the Church of his day, which we continue to see and feel the effects of today. To hear more about Luther's life and ministry of renewal, check out this week's episode of Voices of Renewal with Dr. David Mayes, Associate Professor of History at Sam Houston State University....
Jan 20, 2022•32 min•Ep. 24
Jacob Arminius was a Dutch theologian and reformer whose views became the basis of Arminianism. Although, much like John Calvin, his views themselves evolved after his death, Arminius is known today for his faithful ministry of renewal and his later impact on John Wesley and the Methodist movement. We welcome Dr. Keith Stanglin, Professor of Theology at Heritage Christian College and Executive Director for the Center of Christian Studies, to speak on Arminius on this week's episode of Voices of ...
Nov 30, 2021•30 min•Ep. 23
C.S. (Clive Staples) Lewis is one of the 20th century’s most notable Christian thinkers and lay theologians. He held academic positions in the area of English literature at both Oxford University and Cambridge University. Today, he is most well-known for his novels, The Chronicles of Narnia and The Space Trilogy , and apologetic texts, such as Mere Christianity and Surprised by Joy . Hear more about Lewis’ life and renewal ministry from Dr. Joel Woodruff, President of the C.S. Lewis Institute, i...
Nov 15, 2021•35 min•Ep. 22
Richard Baxter was a 17th century English Puritan pastor, poet, and theologian. Throughout his life, Baxter emphasized the necessity of repentance and faithfulness in the life of believers, and his most famous work, The Reformed Pastor, is still in print today and used in training Christian Leaders to Change the World. In this week’s episode of Voices of Renewal, Dr. Seth Osborne, an adjunct faculty member for the Regent University School of Divinity, walks us through Baxter’s life, ministry, an...
Nov 01, 2021•30 min•Ep. 21
Maximus the Confessor was a late 6th early 7th-century Christian monk, theologian, and scholar who suffered for his faith. Maximus is venerated in both Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches and called a Father of the Church. Today, he is primarily known for his formulation of the two wills of Christ (both human and divine). Hear more about his life, ministry, and legacy from Dr. Jonathan Taylor, Adjunct Professor at the Regent University School of Divinity.
Oct 11, 2021•39 min•Ep. 20
John Owen was an English nonconformist church leader, theologian, and academic administrator at the University of Oxford during the 17th century. John helped revive the idea that it is only by the grace of God and merits of Christ that the sinner receives the gift of faith to believe in Christ. Owen's most famous work, which is read widely today, is The Mortification of Sin. To learn more about Owen's life and legacy, hear from Rev. Daniel Hyde, Pastor of Oceanside United Reformed Church. Rev. D...
Sep 27, 2021•38 min•Ep. 19
Carl F. H. Henry was a 20th-century American evangelical theologian who provided leadership to the neo-evangelical movement and helped found several influential Christian organizations such as Christianity Today, Evangelical Theological Society, and Fuller Theological Seminary. It is not an understatement to say that every evangelical community has been influenced by Carl Henry. To hear more about his life and his ministry of renewal, hear from Dr. Jesse Payne. Jesse is Senior Pastor of First Ba...
Sep 13, 2021•32 min•Ep. 18
St. Anselm of Canterbury was an Italian Benedictine monk, philosopher, and theologian during the 11th century. Anselm held the title of Archbishop of Canterbury for 16 years and wrote several important works the Church still uses today. However, he is most widely known for his motto of "Faith Seeking Understanding" (fides quaerens intellectum). In this episode, we are joined by pastor-theologian, Dr. Gavin Ortlund. Dr. Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First B...
Aug 30, 2021•31 min•Ep. 17
David Mainse was a Canadian televangelist, evangelical leader, and founder of Crossroads Christian Communications. Maines was an irenic leader helping to bridge the denominational gap of his time by focusing on the renewing power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Hear more about his life and legacy from Dr. Ewen Butler, Lead Pastor of Church on the Hill in Coburg, ON, and an Instructor for the Regent School of Divinity.
Aug 02, 2021•39 min•Ep. 16
Thomas Ball Barratt was a British-born Norwegian pastor and one of the founding figures of the Pentecostal movement in Europe. Starting in 1907, he held revival meetings in Oslo at his newly formed "Filadelfia" assembly, which attracted international attention, and he became one of the prime movers of the Pentecostal movement. Hear more about his life and legacy from Dr. Rakel Alegre, an alumnus of the Regent School of Divinity and current Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Leadershi...
Apr 30, 2021•26 min•Ep. 15
R. A. Torrey was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. He was the second President of Moody Bible College and a former dean at Biola University. Torrey was one of the three editors of The Fundamentals, a 12-volume series that gave its name to what came to be called "fundamentalism". Torrey saw no distinction between orthodox Christian belief and Spirit-empowered living. Hear more about his life and ministry from leading Pentecostal New Testament scholar, Dr. Robert Menzies....
Apr 16, 2021•38 min•Ep. 14
Charles Spurgeon, also known as the "Prince of Preachers", was a 19th-century Baptist minister. He was the pastor at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London for 38 years and helped bring about a wave of renewal in preaching. Hear more about his life and ministry Dr. Geoff Chang, Assistant Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Mar 15, 2021•59 min•Ep. 13
John Calvin was a theologian, pastor, and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation. He was a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism. In addition, he is known as the "theologian of the Holy Spirit". Hear more about his life and ministry from Dr. Daniel Gilbert, Assistant Professor at Regent University School of Divinity.
Mar 01, 2021•35 min•Ep. 12
Ignatius of Antioch was an early Christian writer and bishop of Antioch. Tradition identifies Ignatius, along with his friend Polycarp, as a disciple of John the Apostle. Ignatius' letters now form a central part of a later collection of works known to be authored by the Apostolic Fathers. Hear more about his life and legacy from Dr. John-Paul Lotz, Instructor at the Regent School of Divinity and pastor of Courtland Baptist Church in Courtland, VA.
Feb 15, 2021•31 min•Ep. 11
William Seymour was an American holiness preacher who initiated the Azusa Street revival, the most influential event in the rise of Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. Seymour’s theology and ministry emphasized the renewing power of the Holy Spirit and love of neighbor. Hear more about Seymour’s life and impact from Dr. Charles Fox, senior pastor of Christ Community Church (Bowie, MD) and founder of Victory Breakthrough Ministries.
Jan 29, 2021•34 min•Ep. 10
Corrie Ten Boom was a Dutch Christian watchmaker who helped save hundreds of persecuted Jews during World War II. After imprisonment in the Ravensbrück concentration camp, Ten Boom set up rehabilitation centers for concentration camp survivors. By the end of her life, she carried the message of God's love to more than 60 countries. Hear more about her life and ministry from Dr. Kathleen Patterson, Professor, and Director of the Doctor of Strategic Leadership degree at Regent University....
Jan 03, 2021•24 min•Ep. 9
St. Clare of Assisi was an Italian saint and one of the first followers of Francis of Assisi. She founded the Order of Poor Ladies, also known as the Poor Clares, a monastic religious order for women in the Franciscan tradition, and wrote their Rule of Life, the first set of monastic guidelines known to have been written by a woman. Hear more about her life and ministry from a world-renowned Franciscan scholar, Sr. Madge Karecki in this week's episode of Voices of Renewal....
Dec 21, 2020•33 min•Ep. 8
St. Patrick was a fifth-century Christian missionary and bishop of Ireland. During his youth, Patrick was enslaved in Ireland. Many years after escaping, God, through a visionary experience, called him back to reach the lost. Known as “the Apostle of Ireland” Patrick brought missionary revival to an area of the world previously neglected. Hear more about his life and ministry from the Chief Executive Officer of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), Gordon Robertson.
Dec 15, 2020•35 min•Ep. 7
St. Catherine of Sienna was the first woman to be declared a “Doctor of the Church” by Pope Paul VI. During her short life, St. Catherine helped bring renewal to the Church of her day. Today, Catherine is known primarily through her faithful service to the Church and her work "The Dialogue of Divine Providence". Hear more about her life and ministry from Dr. Mara Crabtree, Associate Professor at Regent University School of Divinity.
Dec 01, 2020•36 min•Ep. 6
Richard Green (R. G.) Spurling was an American Baptist minister who founded the Pentecostal denomination Church of God. Hear from the Dean of the Library at Lee University, Dr. Louis Morgan, on the life and impact of R. G. Spurling.
Nov 19, 2020•32 min•Ep. 5
Jonathan Edwards is widely regarded as one of America's most important and original theologians. Through sermons and written texts, he contributed to and participated in the First Great Awakening. Learn more about Edward's view of revival and renewal from Dr. James Henderson.
Nov 06, 2020•26 min•Ep. 4
