Listen to the latest Beeson Divinity School podcast including lectures from and interviews with Beeson faculty and world-renowned spiritual leaders.
A Conversation with Robert Smith Jr.
Dean Douglas Sweeney sits down for a conversation with renowned professor and preacher Robert Smith, Jr., to talk about his decision to retire, his time at Beeson and his new work recording an ESV audio Bible.
1/16/2024 • 42 minutes, 7 seconds
A Conversation with Carl Trueman
Dean Douglas Sweeney sits down with 2023's Reformation Heritage Lectures speaker Carl Trueman.
1/9/2024 • 30 minutes, 3 seconds
A Conversation with Gerald Hiestand
Dean Douglas Sweeney sits down with fall 2023 commencement speaker, Gerald Hiestand.
1/2/2024 • 31 minutes, 25 seconds
A Conversation with Kristofer Labenske
Dean Douglas Sweeney sits down for a conversation with Kristofer Labenske, this term's James Earl Massey Student Preaching Award winner.
12/19/2023 • 21 minutes, 50 seconds
A Conversation with Hayden Walker
Dean Douglas Sweeney sits down with Beeson alumna Hayden Walker to talk about life and ministry.
12/12/2023 • 25 minutes, 20 seconds
The Spirit and Power Project
Dean Douglas Sweeney sits down for a conversation with Beeson faculty members Tom Fuller and Mike Pasquarello, as well as Samford University professor and Beeson alumnus Tyshawn Gardner to discuss the new $1.5 million grant from the Lilly Endowment funding The Spirit and Power Project.
12/5/2023 • 26 minutes, 11 seconds
A Conversation with Douglas Sweeney
Collin Hansen interviews Beeson Dean Douglas Sweeney about his new book, "The Substance of our Faith: Foundations for the History of Christian Doctrine."
11/28/2023 • 29 minutes, 7 seconds
A Conversation with Gordon Bals
Dean Douglas Sweeney sits down for a conversation with Beeson professor Gordon Bals to talk about Beeson's new Master of Arts in Christian Counseling degree.
11/21/2023 • 25 minutes, 38 seconds
A Conversation with Lyle Holland
Dean Douglas Sweeney sits down for a conversation with Lyle Holland, pastor of Christ Methodist Church in Florence, Alabama, and executive director of the Board of Ministry for the North Alabama Provisional Annual Conference of the New Global Methodist Church.
11/14/2023 • 41 minutes, 11 seconds
A Conversation with Daven Watkins
Dean Douglas Sweeney sits down for a conversation with Daven Watkins, pastor of First Baptist Church of Pelham, Alabama, about life and ministry.
11/7/2023 • 32 minutes, 58 seconds
A Conversation with Brady and Victoria Graves
Dean Douglas Sweeney sits down for a conversation with Brady and Victoria Graves about life, ministry and family.
10/31/2023 • 34 minutes, 23 seconds
A Conversation with Oleg Turlac
Dean Douglas Sweeney sits down with the 2023 Beeson Divinity School Alumnus of the Year, Oleg Turlac, to talk about his life and his work in assisting and sharing the gospel with Ukrainian refugees.
10/24/2023 • 37 minutes, 6 seconds
A Conversation with A.K. Lama
Dean Doug Sweeney sits down for a conversation with this year's Go Global featured speaker, A.K. Lama, executive director of Transforming Leaders in Asia.
10/17/2023 • 33 minutes, 11 seconds
A Conversation with AK Lama
Dean Doug Sweeney sits down for a conversation with this year's Go Global featured speaker, A.K. Lama, executive director of Transforming Leaders in Asia.
10/17/2023 • 33 minutes, 11 seconds
A Conversation with David Eldridge
Dean Douglas Sweeney sits down with David Eldridge, senior pastor of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church.
10/3/2023 • 33 minutes, 48 seconds
A Conversation with Dan Edwards
Dean Douglas Sweeney sits down for a conversation with Beeson's Minority Student Fellowship president Dan Edwards.
9/26/2023 • 17 minutes, 13 seconds
A Conversation with Doug Webster
Beeson Dean Douglas Sweeney sits down for a conversation with Douglas Webster about his new commentary on the Psalms and his work here at Beeson.
9/12/2023 • 24 minutes, 36 seconds
Beeson's Global Center: A Conversation with David Parks and Callie Trombley
Beeson Divinity School Dean Dr. Douglas Sweeney sits down for a conversation with Global Center leaders Callie Trombley and David Parks, who tell us about recent renovations to the center as well as what the center has planned for the 2023-24 school year.
9/5/2023 • 30 minutes, 57 seconds
A Conversation with Josh Chatraw
Beeson Divinity School Dean Dr. Doug Sweeney sits down for a chat with the seminary's new Billy Graham Chair of Evangelism and Cultural Engagement, Dr. Josh Chatraw.
8/15/2023 • 31 minutes, 7 seconds
A Conversation with Anna Russell
Dr. Doug Sweeney, dean of Beeson Divinity School, sits down for a conversation with Anna Russell, Beeson's events coordinator and new director of the Center for Women in Ministry.
8/9/2023 • 25 minutes, 23 seconds
Summer Series VII: A Sermon by Paul House
Dean Douglas Sweeney introduces a sermon by Paul House at the 2012 Biblical Studies Lectures titled, “God’s Character in God’s Word.”
8/7/2023 • 30 minutes, 28 seconds
Summer Series VI A Sermon by Ken Mathews
Waiting on God by Ken Mathews from the 2023 Biblical Studies Lectures
7/17/2023 • 30 minutes, 28 seconds
Summer Series V: A Sermon by Carl Beckwith
Doug Sweeney introduces a Sermon by Carl Beckwith on John 1:1-23 entitled "Joy".
7/11/2023 • 33 minutes, 47 seconds
Summer Series V A Sermon by Osvaldo Padilla
Dean Doug Sweeney introduces the sermon Receiving a Hard Saying, by Osvaldo Padilla
7/5/2023 • 22 minutes, 55 seconds
Summer Series IV A sermon by Christopher Wright
Host Doug Sweeney introduces a sermon by Christopher Wright given as part of our 2002 Biblical Studies Lectures.
6/27/2023 • 53 minutes, 48 seconds
Summer Series III A Sermon by Valerie Duval-Poujol
Host Doug Sweeney introduces a sermon by Valerie Duval-Poujol, Encountering Mary Magdalene: From Outcast to Apostle. Dr. Poujol is a Bible scholar and translator and has served with the Protestant Federation of France, the French Bible Society, and the Baptist World Alliance
6/19/2023 • 37 minutes, 49 seconds
Summer Series II A Sermon by Calvin Miller
Calvin Miller's Sermon Anastasis Hallelujah! He's Up and About
6/13/2023 • 21 minutes, 12 seconds
Summer Series I: A Sermon by Haddon Robinson
Haddon Robinson preached the sermon How Does God Keep His Promises many summers ago at the Beeson Pastors' School. We begin our summer series by sharing it with you.
6/6/2023 • 40 minutes
Preaching and Improvisation, A conversation with Jacob Simmons
A Conversation with Jacob Simmons
5/30/2023 • 35 minutes, 25 seconds
Together in Seminary, Ministry and Life, Wayne and Mary Splawn
Host Doug Sweeney talks with Mary and Wayne about attending seminary together as newlyweds, pursuing God's call as a new graduates, and serving the Church together as a family. Find out more about this beautiful family, and find out what remarkable achievement made them famous at Beeson.
5/23/2023 • 37 minutes, 25 seconds
Conversation with Kyle Young, Emily Knight, and Caleb Craft
Conversation with the Beeson Admissions Team, Kyle Young, Emily Knight, and Caleb Craft
5/16/2023 • 42 minutes, 27 seconds
Global Christianity: A conversation with Diane Stinton
Diane Stinton was our keynote speaker at Beeson for our World Christianity Focus week. She spoke with Doug Sweeney about her childhood in Angola, her studies, early mission work, and her scholarship in World Christianity.
5/9/2023 • 35 minutes, 8 seconds
Beeson's First Wesley Certificate Graduate Bradley Edwards
Mike Pasquarello, Methodist Chair of Divinity and Bradley Edwards, graduating student discuss the growing opportunities for Beeson students in Wesleyan traditions.
5/2/2023 • 34 minutes, 35 seconds
Conversation with Robert Smith, Jr
Robert Smith Jr. and Doug Sweeney talk together about Dr. Smith's life, preaching, the relationship of the Old Testament to the New, and Dr. Smith's new commentary on the Book of Joshua
4/25/2023 • 28 minutes, 22 seconds
Conversation: Carl Ellis
Beeson Podcast host, Doug Sweeney speaks with Carl Ellis about his faith, ministry, writings, the contributions of African Americans in world missions, and his current work with AALI where he helps to foster leaders to work in difficult contexts around the world.
4/18/2023 • 28 minutes, 10 seconds
Conversation: Mark Gignilliat
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla speak with Mark Gignilliat about the launch of the new hybrid PhD program at Beeson Divinity School.
4/11/2023 • 26 minutes, 3 seconds
Conversation: Scott Gibson
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk with Scott Gibson about his conversion, call to ministry, and work as a preacher and professor of preaching. Dr. Gibson was on our Campus to deliver the William E. Conger, Jr. lectures on Biblical Preaching.
4/4/2023 • 29 minutes, 16 seconds
The Great Commission: Conversation with Chris Wright
Co-host Kristen Padilla talks with Dr. Chris Wright while he is on campus giving a Global Voices lecture about his work with the Langham Partnership, the Great Commission, stories of God at work around the world and more.
3/28/2023 • 38 minutes, 14 seconds
Radiant Church: Conversation with Tara Beth Leach
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Tara Beth Leach about her ministry, her books Radiant Church and Emboldened, how she prepares to preach and more.
3/21/2023 • 27 minutes, 33 seconds
Women in the Confessing Church: Conversation with Paul House and Angela Ferguson
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Paul House and Angela Ferguson about a few female figures in the Confessing Church and their ministry.
3/14/2023 • 37 minutes, 58 seconds
Pastoral Ministry: Conversation with Connie Happell
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alumna Connie Happell about her call to ministry, her work as a pastor, her preaching ministry, her current church and more.
3/7/2023 • 27 minutes, 29 seconds
War in Ukraine: Conversation with Ivan Rusyn
Doug Sweeney interviews Dr. Ivan Rusyn about the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Dr. Rusyn describes surviving the invasion in Bucha, leading a seminary through a war, how the war has affected him and his students, and more.
2/28/2023 • 27 minutes, 55 seconds
African American Ministry Emphasis Month: Conversation with Arthur Price
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Rev. Arthur Price about his pastoral ministry, Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, African American ministers who have influenced him and more.
2/21/2023 • 22 minutes, 3 seconds
Timothy Keller: Conversation with Collin Hansen
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Collin Hansen about his new book, Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation.
2/14/2023 • 36 minutes, 24 seconds
Cyril of Alexandria: Conversation with Carl Beckwith and John Kegley
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Carl Beckwith and John Kegley about Cyril of Alexandria, Beeson's history and doctrine sequence, and their relationship.
2/7/2023 • 30 minutes, 57 seconds
Pastor to a President: Conversation with Russ Levenson
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alumnus Rev. Russ Levenson about his new book, Witness to Dignity: The Life and Faith of George H.W. and Barbara Bush.
1/31/2023 • 34 minutes, 39 seconds
Bible Publishing: Conversation with Frank Thielman
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla wrap up a series on Bible publishing with Dr. Frank Thielman, who shares about the work of Bible translation.
1/24/2023 • 27 minutes, 16 seconds
Bible Publishing: Conversation with Philip Nation
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla continue their series on Bible publishing, talking this week with Beeson alumnus Philip Nation about his work with Thomas Nelson Bibles.
1/17/2023 • 30 minutes, 6 seconds
Bible Publishing: Conversation with Jeff Gissing
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla begin a new series on Bible publishing. The first guest for this series is Beeson alumnus Jeff Gissing. Jeff talks about his work with Tyndale Publishing House and their philosophy for Bible acquisitions, publishing and marketing.
1/10/2023 • 35 minutes, 36 seconds
Retrieval for the Sake of Renewal: Conversation with Chris Hanna
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla begin a new year with a conversation about a new book, Retrieval for the Sake of Renewal: Timothy George as a Historical Theologian, by Chris Hanna.
1/3/2023 • 33 minutes, 58 seconds
Hodges Chapel: A Special Christmas Episode
Today's episode is a very special Christmas episode featuring the topic of Andrew Gerow Hodges Chapel at Beeson Divinity School. Our guests, Timothy George and Stefana Dan Laing, teach us about the history, art and theology of the chapel.
12/27/2022 • 29 minutes, 58 seconds
From Barefoot to Bishop: Conversation with Laurent Mbanda
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla sit down with The Most Rev. Laurent Mbanda, archbishop of the Province of the Anglican Church of Rwanda, to discuss his journey as a refugee to becoming an archbishop which is largely described in his book, From Barefoot to Bishop.
12/20/2022 • 43 minutes, 20 seconds
Graduating Student Spotlight: Conversation with Liz
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla wrap-up a series on graduating students. This week features Liz, who plans to serve in a secure location after graduation.
12/13/2022 • 20 minutes, 11 seconds
Graduating Student Spotlight: Conversation with Seth Locke and Brady Graves
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla continue a series on the podcast featuring graduating students. This week our guests are two friends, Seth Locke and Brady Graves.
12/6/2022 • 26 minutes, 57 seconds
Graduating Student Spotlight: Conversation with Samuel Hagos
In a new series featuring a few of our December graduates, Samuel Hagos shares about what brought him to Beeson; his special relationship with Dean Sweeney and his wife, Wilma; his experience at Beeson; what's next; and more.
11/29/2022 • 40 minutes, 30 seconds
Reformation Heritage Lectures: Conversation with Ian McFarland
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Ian McFarland about the Reformation Heritage Lectures he gave on campus and his research and writing.
11/22/2022 • 29 minutes, 25 seconds
Perseverance in Ministry: Conversation with Gavin Ortlund
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Rev. Dr. Gavin Ortlund about his ministry, books and the talks he gave at Beeson's Alumni Conference, Nov. 7-8.
11/15/2022 • 26 minutes, 27 seconds
Pastoral Ministry: Conversation with Ted Traylor
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Rev. Dr. Ted Traylor about his life and pastoral ministry.
11/8/2022 • 27 minutes, 52 seconds
One Year Later: Conversation with Robert Smith Jr.
One year ago, Beeson faculty member Robert Smith Jr. had a stroke. In this episode, he shares about the circumstances surrounding the stroke and what God has been doing in his life this past year.
11/1/2022 • 27 minutes, 25 seconds
Go Global: Conversation with Bryant Wright
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Rev. Dr. Bryant Wright, Beeson's Go Global speaker, about his life, ministry with Send Relief, and Go Global sermon and lecture.
10/25/2022 • 29 minutes, 4 seconds
When Women Lead: Conversation with Carolyn Moore
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Rev. Dr. Carolyn Moore about her calling to pastoral ministry; founding a church; her new book, When Women Lead: Embrace Your Authority, Move beyond Barriers, and Find Joy in Leading Others; and encouraging women in ministry.
10/18/2022 • 37 minutes, 58 seconds
Faculty Spotlight: Conversation with Osvaldo Padilla
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Osvaldo Padilla about his forthcoming commentary on the Pastoral Epistles with the Tyndale New Testament Commentaries series.
10/11/2022 • 35 minutes, 17 seconds
Faculty Spotlight: Conversation with Gerald Bray
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Gerald Bray about his new book, How the Church Fathers Read the Bible.
10/4/2022 • 42 minutes, 11 seconds
Faculty Spotlight: Conversation with David Parks
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. David Parks about his new novel called, Arman's Freedom.
9/27/2022 • 24 minutes, 31 seconds
Faculty Spotlight: Conversation with Timothy George
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Timothy George for the Faculty Spotlight series about his two recent books for the Theological Foundations series with B&H Academic of which he serves as the editor.
9/20/2022 • 27 minutes, 36 seconds
Faculty Spotlight: Conversation with Jonathan Linebaugh
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla begin a new series on the Beeson podcast called, Faculty Spotlight. Our first guest for this series is Dr. Jonathan Linebaugh.
9/13/2022 • 33 minutes, 56 seconds
Beauty of God Conference: Conversation with Emily Andrews and Michael Pasquarello
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla sit down with Dr. Emily Andrews and Dr. Michael Pasquarello, the organizers of The Beauty of God: Preaching, Worship and the Arts Conference, to discuss the October conference.
9/6/2022 • 25 minutes, 48 seconds
Alumnus of the Year: Conversation with Bob Hutto
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla sit down with Beeson's Alumnus of the Year award recipient, Bob Hutto, to talk about his life, ministry and time at Beeson.
8/30/2022 • 28 minutes, 44 seconds
Beeson Magazine: Conversation with DeVonta Anderson
DeVonta Anderson shares about his article in the Beeson magazine in which he discusses how he uses rap music to reach the youth. He also performs one of his rap songs that he wrote on the show.
8/23/2022 • 35 minutes, 24 seconds
Beeson Magazine: Conversation with Jess Leslie and Drew Kearney
Our guests, Jess Leslie and Drew Kearney, discuss writing hymns for the church and the value of writing hymns with someone else. They also perform live on the show.
8/16/2022 • 26 minutes, 47 seconds
Beeson Magazine: Conversation with Ken Mathews
Dr. Ken Mathews shares about his article for the magazine, "Worship in the Old Testament," his tenure at Beeson and what he looks forward to in retirement.
8/9/2022 • 39 minutes, 48 seconds
Beeson Magazine: Conversation with Tyshawn Gardner
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla begin a new season with a new series featuring conversations around the 2022 issue of Beeson magazine, "Singing the Faith," beginning this week with Dr. Tyshawn Gardner.
8/2/2022 • 26 minutes, 16 seconds
Preaching Crucifixion: Lecture by Michael Knowles
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla replay the first lecture given by Michael Knowles for the William E. Conger Jr. Lectures on Biblical Preaching in spring 2022, called, "Preaching Crucifixion."
7/26/2022 • 53 minutes, 13 seconds
God the Glorious Creator: Sermon by Reginald Calvert
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla replay a sermon given by Reginald Calvert, which he preached in Hodges Chapel in spring 2022, called, "God the Glorious Creator."
7/19/2022 • 30 minutes, 19 seconds
Reckoning with Jesus: Sermon by Robert Yarbrough
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla replay a sermon given by Robert Yarbrough, which he preached in Hodges Chapel in spring 2022 on John 7:53-8:11, called, "Reckoning with Jesus," for our annual Biblical Studies Lectures.
7/12/2022 • 32 minutes, 42 seconds
Give Ear, O My People: Sermon by Suzanne Simmons
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla replay a sermon given by Suzanne Simmons, which she preached in Hodges Chapel in fall 2021 on Psalm 78, called, "Give Ear, O My People."
7/5/2022 • 33 minutes, 19 seconds
Have You Been to Gilgal?: Sermon by Robert Smith Jr.
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla replay a sermon given by Robert Smith Jr., which he preached in Hodges Chapel in fall 2021, called, "Have You Been to Gilgal?"
6/28/2022 • 41 minutes, 4 seconds
The Richness of Redemption: Sermon by Paul Lawler
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla replay a sermon given by Paul Lawler, which he preached in Hodges Chapel in fall 2021, called, "The Richness of Redemption."
6/21/2022 • 32 minutes, 49 seconds
God’s Wisdom For God’s Call: Sermon by Karen Ellis
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla replay a sermon given by Karen A. Ellis called, "God’s Wisdom For God’s Call," based on Proverbs 4:4-9.
6/14/2022 • 39 minutes, 39 seconds
The Law of Love: Sermon by Ken Mathews
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla begin a new summer series featuring sermons given during the 2021-22 academic year. This week they begin the series by replaying a sermon given by Dr. Ken Mathews called, "The Law of Love."
6/7/2022 • 31 minutes, 6 seconds
Glory of God: A Conversation with Mark Dever
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla interview Dr. Mark Dever, who was on Samford University's campus to give Beeson's commencement address. They talk to Mark about his upbringing, pastoral ministry, 9Marks, books and commencement speech at Beeson.
5/31/2022 • 32 minutes, 20 seconds
Preach Moss: A Conversation with Mary Moss
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alumna Mary Moss about her book, Preach Moss: When She Heard the Call, her pastoral ministry at St. Alma Baptist Church in Lakeland, Louisiana, her role with Louisiana Area Women in Ministry and more.
5/24/2022 • 32 minutes, 14 seconds
Global Missions: A Conversation with Enoch Wan
Host Doug Sweeney talks to Enoch Wan about his work as a missionary and missiologist, the lectures he gave at Beeson for World Christiainity Focus Week, and his book, Relational Missionary Training: Theology, Theory and Practice.
5/17/2022 • 31 minutes, 57 seconds
Just Jesus: A Conversation with Robert Yarbrough
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Robert Yarbrough about the Biblical Studies Lectures he gave at Beeson this spring called, "Just Jesus: Taking Jesus at His Full Measure."
5/10/2022 • 32 minutes, 42 seconds
Publishing: A Conversation with Anna Gissing
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla finish a two-week series on publishing with two Beeson alumni. Our second guest is Anna Moseley Gissing, who served at IVP Academic before recently moving over to Baker Academic.
5/3/2022 • 18 minutes, 49 seconds
Publishing: A Conversation with David Nelson
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla start a two-week series on publishing with two Beeson alumni. Our first guest is David Nelson, who has a decade of experience in acquisitions and editorial experience.
4/26/2022 • 37 minutes, 4 seconds
Grace from Head to Heart: A Conversation with Gordon Bals
Co-host Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Gordon Bals about his new book, Grace from head to Heart: Experiencing God's Kindness in a Fallen World.
4/19/2022 • 18 minutes, 8 seconds
Chaplaincy Emphasis: A Conversation with Matt Madison
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla finish a three week series on the ministry of chaplaincy with guest Matt Madison. Chaplain Madison shares about serving as a military chaplain in the U.S. Army.
4/12/2022 • 24 minutes, 17 seconds
Chaplaincy Emphasis: A Conversation with Demetrea Williams
Demetrea Williams shares about the ministry of hospital chaplaincy in the second part of a three-week series on chaplaincy.
4/5/2022 • 24 minutes, 25 seconds
Chaplaincy Emphasis: A Conversation with Kaelan Clay
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla begin a three week series on chaplaincy, talking with three different alumni who serve as chaplains about their respective ministries. This week on the show is Lieutenant Commander Kaelan Clay, who serves as a chaplain in the U.S. Navy. He is currently deployed aboard the USS San Jacinto.
3/29/2022 • 32 minutes, 51 seconds
The War in Ukraine: A Conversation with Vitaliy Bak
Beeson alumnus Vitaliy Bak shares about his journey to the States and Beeson, pastoring a church with members who have connections to Ukraine and Russia, how to pray for the conflict and the people in Ukraine and more.
3/22/2022 • 24 minutes, 14 seconds
Women's History Month: Conversation with Lynn Cohick
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Lynn Cohick for International Women's Month about her books on early Christian women, why it is important to study the women of early Christendom, and why it is important for centers of learning to encourage and equip women in ministry.
3/15/2022 • 28 minutes, 24 seconds
Special Report: The War in Ukraine
In light of the war in Ukraine, co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla release this special podcast episode with Beeson alumnus Oleg Turlac to discuss the war in Ukraine: what led to this conflict, the history of the former Soviet Union, Baptists in Ukraine, ministry in the former Soviet Union, and how Christians in the States can pray and help.
3/10/2022 • 27 minutes, 37 seconds
A Conversation with SBC President Ed Litton
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla interviewed Ed Litton, the 63rd president of the Southern Baptist Convention, following community worship on March 1 in front of a live studio audience.
3/8/2022 • 26 minutes, 23 seconds
Christian Proclamation: A Conversation with Michael Knowles
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla interview Michael Knowles on the podcast about the ministry of preaching both as a priest and a professor, his research on Revelation and worship, the lectures he gave at Beeson on preaching the crucifixion and the resurrection, and how to preach in a post-Christendom era.
3/1/2022 • 19 minutes, 30 seconds
African American Ministry Emphasis: A Conversation with Reginald Calvert
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla continue a four-week series for African American Ministry Emphasis Month with Rev. Dr. Reginald Calvert as this week's guest.
2/22/2022 • 23 minutes, 10 seconds
African American Ministry Emphasis: A Sermon by Charlie Dates
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla continue a four-week series for African American Ministry Emphasis Month with a sermon by Charlie Dates, "Forever Word in a Fading World."
2/15/2022 • 35 minutes, 46 seconds
African American Ministry Emphasis: A Conversation with Ruby Heard-Bustamonte
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla continue a four-week series for African American Ministry Emphasis Month with Rev. Ruby Heard-Bustamonte as this week's guest.
2/8/2022 • 29 minutes, 47 seconds
African American Ministry Emphasis: A Conversation with Harry White
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla begin a four-week series for African American Ministry Emphasis Month. The first guest is Beeson alumnus Harry White.
2/1/2022 • 24 minutes, 50 seconds
Highlands College: Conversation with Three Beeson Alumni
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to three alumni, Chris Hanna, Eric Parker and Trey Johnson, about their ministry paths from Beeson Divinity School to Highlands College.
1/25/2022 • 45 minutes, 51 seconds
State of Evangelical Theology: Conversation with Kevin Vanhoozer and Dan Treier
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dan Treier and Kevin Vanhoozer about the state of evangelical theology and the Festschrift Treier and Sweeney co-edited in honor of Vanhoozer called, "Hearing and Doing the Word: The Drama of Evangelical Hermeneutics."
1/18/2022 • 38 minutes, 49 seconds
State of Evangelical Seminaries: Conversation with Collin Hansen and David Byers
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to the co-chairs of Beeson's Advisory Board, Collin Hansen and David Byers, about the state of evangelical seminaries in the U.S., why they choose to serve on Beeson's Advisory Board, what excites them about Beeson and more.
1/11/2022 • 27 minutes, 35 seconds
State of the Evangelical Church: A Conversation with Collin Hansen and David Byers
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to the co-chairs of Beeson's Advisory Board, Collin Hansen and David Byers, about the state of the evangelical church in the U.S., their own church involvement and the way their work supports the ministry of the church.
1/4/2022 • 31 minutes, 36 seconds
God Meant It For Good: A Sermon by Doug Sweeney
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla end the 2021 year by playing the sermon Doug gave for Opening Convocation in August called, "God Meant It for Good."
12/28/2021 • 32 minutes, 23 seconds
National Association of Evangelicals: A Conversation with Walter Kim
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk with Walter Kim about his pastoral ministry, serving as president of the National Association of Evangelicals, what it means to be an evangelical and the scope of evangelicalism around the world.
12/21/2021 • 26 minutes, 34 seconds
Science and Religion: A Conversation with Josh Reeves
Josh Reeves talks about the intersection of science and faith, his work with the Center for Science and Religion, his new book, "Redeeming Expertise: Scientific Trust in the Future of the Church," and an upcoming theological anthropology conference in this week's episode.
12/14/2021 • 28 minutes, 33 seconds
God's Advent Promise: A Sermon by Mark Gignilliat
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce and play a sermon given by Mark Gignilliat titled, God's Advent Promise, which he preached at the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Dec. 2020.
12/7/2021 • 21 minutes, 7 seconds
Southern Baptists: A Conversation with Tim Cox
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Tim Cox about his more than 20 years of pastoral ministry at Liberty Baptist Church in Chelsea, the Alabama Baptist State Convention, and what God is doing among Southern Baptists.
11/30/2021 • 44 minutes, 1 second
Methodism: A Conversation with Paul Lawler
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Paul Lawler about the history of Methodism, the future global Methodist church and Beeson's new Wesleyan Certificate.
11/23/2021 • 33 minutes, 11 seconds
Reformation Heritage Lectures: Conversation with Michael McClymond
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Michael McClymond about the annual Reformation Heritage lectures he delivered at Beeson in October called, Seeing Christ's Cross Through a Reformation Lens.
11/16/2021 • 35 minutes, 20 seconds
Lutheranism: A Conversation with Eric Riesen
This week on the Beeson podcast, the Rev. Dr. Eric Riesen chats with co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla about the North American Lutheran Church, Beeson’s partnership with the NALC denomination, and his over 30 years of parish ministry experience and how that informs his current role as president of the North American Lutheran Seminary.
11/9/2021 • 24 minutes, 34 seconds
Go Global: Conversation with Karen Ellis
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Karen Ellis this week on the podcast about International Christian Response, Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity and her Go Global Missions Emphasis sermon.
11/2/2021 • 28 minutes, 11 seconds
Cross-Cultural Ministry Practicum: Conversation with Jason McConnell
This week's guest is the Rev. Dr. Jason McConnell, pastor of Franklin United Church in Vermont and D.Min. graduate of Beeson, who supervises one of Beeson's Cross-Cultural Ministry Practicum options. He talks to Doug and Kristen about his ministry in Vermont and what he enjoys about the CCMP.
10/26/2021 • 35 minutes, 3 seconds
Cross-Cultural Ministry Practicum: Conversation with Scott Dunaway
Beeson student Scott Dunaway shares about his CCMP in Alaska this summer for this three-week series on Beeson Divinity School's Cross-Cultural Ministry Practicum.
10/19/2021 • 17 minutes, 58 seconds
Cross-Cultural Ministry Practicum: Conversation with the Knights
Beeson students Dallas and Emily Knight share about their CCMP in Vermont this summer for a new three-week series on Beeson Divinity School's Cross-Cultural Ministry Practicum.
10/12/2021 • 32 minutes, 54 seconds
Parables: A Conversation with Doug Webster
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Doug Webster about his recent book, The Parables: Jesus' Friendly Subversive Speech.
10/5/2021 • 23 minutes, 27 seconds
Beeson Magazine: Conversation with Mark Gignilliat
Mark Gignilliat discusses his article, A Prophetically Shaped Ministry, which he contributed to the 2021 Beeson magazine.
9/28/2021 • 27 minutes, 25 seconds
Beeson Magazine: Conversation with Ronald Sterling
Ronald Sterling discusses his article, Persevering in Ministry During Challening Times, which he contributed to the 2021 Beeson magazine.
9/21/2021 • 21 minutes, 14 seconds
Beeson Magazine: Conversation with Paul House
Paul House discusses his article, Imperturbable Endurance: Fritz Onnasch, Bonhoeffer's Forgotten Friend, which he contributed to the 2021 Beeson magazine.
9/14/2021 • 26 minutes, 14 seconds
Faith and Wellbeing: A Conversation with Carol Griggs
This week's guest on the Beeson podcast is Beeson alumna Dr. Carol Griggs, who serves as the director of operations of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's University Health Services.
9/7/2021 • 30 minutes, 3 seconds
Women in Ministry Conference: Conversation with Jennifer Powell McNutt
This week on the show, co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk with Jennifer Powell McNutt about the plenary sessions she gave at the Women in Ministry Conference this summer at Beeson Divinity School.
8/31/2021 • 32 minutes, 26 seconds
Alumni Conference: Conversation with Tom Fuller and Donald Guthrie
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla chat with Tom Fuller and Donald Guthrie about the first annual Alumni Conference, which is scheduled Nov. 4-6 for Beeson alumni, and about resiliency in ministry.
8/24/2021 • 32 minutes, 13 seconds
Samford Spotlight: Get to Know Tim Hall
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla sit down with Tim Hall, dean of Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences, to discuss his work, research and faith.
8/17/2021 • 24 minutes, 41 seconds
Samford Spotlight: Get to Know Betsy Holloway
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla sit down with Betsy Holloway, vice president of Samford University's marketing and communication, to discuss her work and how her faith intersects with her work at Samford.
8/10/2021 • 23 minutes, 54 seconds
Samford Spotlight: Get to Know Beck Taylor
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla kick off a new season of the Beeson podcast with a conversation with Beck Taylor, Samford University's 19th president.
8/3/2021 • 26 minutes, 2 seconds
Greatest Hits: Conversation with Barbara Pemberton
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla play a conversation from 2017 that Kristen had with Barbara Pemberton about Islam.
7/20/2021 • 26 minutes, 30 seconds
Greatest Hits: Conversation with Todd Billings
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla play an episode from 2018 that former podcast host, Timothy George, had with Todd Billings.
7/13/2021 • 31 minutes, 6 seconds
Greatest Hits: Conversation with Hayden Walker
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla play an episode from 2019 that podcast co-hosts had with Hayden Walker about the life and death of her daughter Zoe.
7/6/2021 • 26 minutes, 33 seconds
Greatest Hits: Conversation with Mark Noll
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla play an episode from 2015 that former podcast host, Timothy George, had with church historian Mark Noll.
6/29/2021 • 23 minutes, 48 seconds
Greatest Hits: Conversation with Carolyn McKinstry
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla play an episode from 2013 that former podcast host, Timothy George, had with Beeson alumna Carolyn McKinstry.
6/22/2021 • 34 minutes, 44 seconds
Greatest Hits: Conversation with George Carey
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla play an episode from 2016 that former podcast host, Timothy George, had with Lord George Carey, former Archbishop of Canterbury.
6/15/2021 • 25 minutes, 38 seconds
Greatest Hits: Conversation with Ellen Vaughn
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla play an episode from 2015 that former podcast host, Timothy George, had with Ellen Vaughn about her book, Mama Maggie.
6/8/2021 • 26 minutes, 22 seconds
Greatest Hits: Conversation with Andrew Westmoreland
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla play an episode from 2013 that former podcast host, Timothy George, had with Samford President Andrew Westmoreland, who retires at the end of June 2021.
6/1/2021 • 21 minutes, 19 seconds
The Community of the Called: A Sermon by Tom Fuller
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce a sermon Dr. Tom Fuller gave during community worship in spring 2021 called, The Community of the Called.
5/25/2021 • 30 minutes, 52 seconds
Holy Spirit: A Sermon by Kristen Padilla
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce a sermon Kristen gave at Beeson this spring for community worship called, Holy Spirit: Director of Divine Communication.
5/18/2021 • 33 minutes, 52 seconds
Persecution, Imprisonment and Perseverance: A Conversation with Andrew Brunson
In episode 548, co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Andrew Brunson about his life, ministry, imprisonment in Turkey from 2016-2018, and his release from prison.
5/11/2021 • 51 minutes, 30 seconds
Pastoral Ministry: A Conversation with Ralph D. West
In episode 547, co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Ralph D. West about his pastoral and preaching ministry spanning more than 30 years.
5/4/2021 • 43 minutes, 30 seconds
Gospelbound and Rediscover Church: A Conversation with Collin Hansen
In episode 546, co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Collin Hansen about his two newest books, Gospelbound and Rediscover Church.
4/27/2021 • 33 minutes, 19 seconds
World Christianity: A Conversation with Lionel Young
Host Doug Sweeney talks to Lionel Young about his new book, World Christianity and the Unfinished Task: A Very Short Introduction, and the lectures he gave for World Christianity Focus Week at Beeson.
4/20/2021 • 32 minutes, 44 seconds
Lay Academy: A Conversation with Jim Pounds
In episode 544, co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Jim Pounds about Beeson's Lay Academy of Theology.
4/13/2021 • 27 minutes, 8 seconds
Three Recent Books: A Conversation with Gerald Bray
In episode 543, co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Gerald Bray about his three new books, Preaching the Word with John Chrysostom, The Attributes of God: An Introduction, and Anglicanism: A Reformed Catholic Tradition.
4/6/2021 • 34 minutes, 2 seconds
The Elder Testament: A Conversation with Christopher Seitz
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla interview Dr. Christopher Seitz who was at Beeson, March 23-25, delivering the annual Biblical Studies Lectures. They talk to him about his spiritual and academic journey, his lectures and his research.
3/30/2021 • 39 minutes, 20 seconds
Love or Luck? A Sermon by Doug Webster
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce a sermon given by Dr. Doug Webster called, Love or Luck? in Hodges Chapel on March 9, 2021.
3/23/2021 • 44 minutes, 43 seconds
The New Creation and the Storyline of Scripture: A Conversation with Frank Thielman
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Frank Thielman about his new book, The New Creation and the Storyline of Scripture.
3/16/2021 • 27 minutes, 28 seconds
Women's History Month: A Conversation with Stefana Dan Laing
In episode 539, co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk with Dr. Stefana Dan Laing for Women's History Month and International Women's Day.
3/9/2021 • 33 minutes, 36 seconds
Preaching God in the Wild: A Conversation with Jared Alcántara
In episode 538, co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Jared E. Alcántara about the William E. Conger Preaching Lectures he gave at Beeson Divinity School in February and his books and research on homiletics.
3/2/2021 • 30 minutes, 2 seconds
African American Ministry Emphasis: A Conversation with Thomas Beavers
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alum Rev. Dr. Thomas Beavers about his call to pastoral ministry and his ministry at New Rising Star Church (The Star) in the last episode of our African American Ministry Emphasis Month.
2/23/2021 • 36 minutes, 44 seconds
African American Ministry Emphasis: A Conversation with Lark Ball
In episode 536, co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk with Beeson alumna Dr. Lark Ball about her 20 years in music ministry for our African American Ministry Emphasis Month.
2/16/2021 • 42 minutes, 30 seconds
African American Ministry Emphasis: A Conversation with Cameron Thomas
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk with Beeson alum Cameron Thomas about his pastoral ministry and work at Samford University.
2/9/2021 • 38 minutes, 59 seconds
African American Ministry Emphasis: A Conversation with Tyshawn Gardner
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla kick off African American Ministry Emphasis Month with Beeson alumnus the Rev. Dr. Tyshawn Gardner.
2/2/2021 • 30 minutes, 51 seconds
Center for Women in Ministry: A Conversation with Kristen Padilla
Doug Sweeney interviews Kristen Padilla about the launching of a new Center for Women in Ministry at Beeson.
1/26/2021 • 31 minutes, 44 seconds
Academic Affairs: A Conversation with Tom Fuller
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Tom Fuller about his experience as a pastor, his work at Beeson, and some new things underway academically at Beeson.
1/19/2021 • 30 minutes, 4 seconds
Thriving Pastors Initiative: A Conversation with Stephen Johnson
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Stephen Johnson about his work with the Thriving Pastors Initiative at Beeson.
1/12/2021 • 23 minutes, 2 seconds
Looking Back at 2020: A Conversation with Doug Sweeney
In episode 530, Kristen Padilla interviews her co-host Doug Sweeney about the last year in the life of Beeson Divinity School. They look back at some of the major stories from 2020 and end by looking ahead at the 2021 year.
1/5/2021 • 31 minutes
Graduate Stories: A Conversation with Rob Willis
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Rob Willis about his time at Beeson and then they play the sermon he preached in Hodges Chapel for the James Earl Massey Student Preaching award in Nov. 2020.
12/29/2020 • 47 minutes, 44 seconds
Graduate Stories: A Conversation with Kwabena Okai-Tweneboah
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla continue a three-week series speaking with December graduates about their time at Beeson. Today's conversation is with Kwabena Okai-Tweneboah.
12/22/2020 • 28 minutes, 19 seconds
Graduate Stories: A Conversation with Aubrey Johnston
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla begin a three-week series speaking with December graduates about their time at Beeson. Their first conversation is with Aubrey Johnston.
12/15/2020 • 29 minutes, 35 seconds
Jonathan Edwards: A Conversation with Doug Sweeney
This week, co-host Doug Sweeney is our guest on the Beeson Podcast. Kristen Padilla and guest co-host Samuel Hagos talk to Doug about his new project, The Oxford Handbook of Jonathan Edwards.
12/8/2020 • 24 minutes, 9 seconds
Pastoral Ministry and Generosity: A Conversation with Gary Fenton
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to the Rev. Dr. Gary Fenton about his long tenure as a pastor, transitioning from pastoral ministry to working at a university, and his role in stewarding generosity at Beeson Divinity School and Samford University.
12/1/2020 • 33 minutes, 20 seconds
Faculty Friendships: A Conversation with Timothy George and Robert Smith Jr.
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla conclude a three-week series on faculty friendships this week on the podcast. Our guests are Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. sharing about their more than 20-year friendship.
11/24/2020 • 29 minutes, 29 seconds
Faculty Friendships: A Conversation with Carl Beckwith and Mark Gignilliat
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla continue a series on faculty friendships this week on the podcast. Our guests are Dr. Carl Beckwith and Dr. Mark Gignilliat sharing about their almost 15-year friendship.
11/17/2020 • 28 minutes, 42 seconds
Faculty Friendships: A Conversation with Dr. Paul House and Dr. Frank Thielman
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce a new series on faculty friendships this week on the podcast. Our first guests are Dr. Paul House and Dr. Frank Thielman sharing about their almost 20-year friendship.
11/10/2020 • 31 minutes, 55 seconds
The Scandal of Unexpected Outcomes: A Sermon by Maurice Watson
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce a sermon the Rev. Dr. Maurice Watson gave this fall for Beeson's community worship called, The Scandal of Unexpected Outcomes.
11/3/2020 • 36 minutes, 1 second
Honor, Shame and the Gospel: A Conversation with Jackson Wu
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla share a conversation with Dr. Jackson Wu during his visit to Beeson Divinity School for Go Global sponsored by the schools' Global Center. They discuss honor and shame cultures and about how to be faithful gospel witness cross-culturally.
10/27/2020 • 28 minutes, 14 seconds
Christian Faith at Work: A Conversation with Susan Doyle
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Susan Doyle for the Christian Faith at Work series about how her Christian faith informs her work with Samford parents.
10/20/2020 • 28 minutes, 49 seconds
Christian Faith at Work: A Conversation with Clark Watson
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Clark Watson for the Christian Faith at Work series about his work in law and how his Christian faith informs his work.
10/13/2020 • 27 minutes, 57 seconds
Christian Faith at Work: A Conversation with Mark Neaman
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Mark Neaman for the Christian Faith at Work series about his work in healthcare and consultation and how being a Christian impacts his work.
10/6/2020 • 42 minutes, 1 second
Christian Faith at Work: A Conversation with John Halsey Wood Jr.
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson Advisory Board member John Halsey Wood Jr., owner of Wood Fruitticher, for the second part of our Christian Faith at Work series.
9/29/2020 • 28 minutes, 27 seconds
Christian Faith at Work: A Conversation with Don Menendez
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla begin a new series called, Christian Faith at Work. The first guest for this series is Don Menendez, founder and CEO of White Plume Technologies in Birmingham, Alabama.
9/22/2020 • 23 minutes, 58 seconds
College Ministry: A Conversation with Shawn Shannon
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alumna Dr. Shawn Shannon about her 40 years of experience serving in college ministry on university campuses. Dr. Shannon is one of our 2020 Beeson Alumni of the Year award recipients.
9/15/2020 • 39 minutes, 49 seconds
The Beauty of Preaching: A Conversation with Michael Pasquarello
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Michael Pasquarello III about his new book, The Beauty of Preaching: God's Glory in Christian Proclamation.
9/8/2020 • 17 minutes, 44 seconds
Does Translating Mean Betraying Part II
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce the second lecture Dr. Valérie Duval-Poujol gave at Beeson Divinity School in 2019 for the Biblical Studies Lectures called, Does Translating Mean Betraying?
9/1/2020 • 52 minutes, 34 seconds
The Calling of a Transitional Pastor: A Conversation with Mark DeVine
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Mark DeVine about the calling and role of transitional pastors, also known as interim pastors.
8/25/2020 • 35 minutes, 29 seconds
Can You Cope with Failure? A Sermon by J. I. Packer
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce the first sermon J. I. Packer gave at Beeson Divinity School in 1989 called, "Can You Cope with Failure?" based on John 21:15-25.
8/18/2020 • 40 minutes, 19 seconds
Racial Justice at Samford: A Conversation with Denise Gregory
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Denise Gregory about the work of Samford's Office of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives and the Task Force on Racial Justice. We also ask her about the unique challenges African Americans and other people of color face attending predominantly White universities.
8/11/2020 • 29 minutes, 21 seconds
Military Chaplaincy: A Conversation with John Laing
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk with Dr. John Laing about military chaplaincy.
8/4/2020 • 30 minutes, 31 seconds
Hospital Chaplaincy: A Conversation with Cecelia Walker
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alumna Rev. Dr. Cecelia Walker about the ministry of hospital chaplaincy.
7/28/2020 • 25 minutes, 55 seconds
A Conversation on Racism with Four Beeson Alumni: Part III
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla conclude the special three-week series discussing racism and racial injustices with a panel of four African American Beeson alumni. This final episode focuses on pastoral wisdom as we deal with these sins in the church.
7/21/2020 • 35 minutes, 22 seconds
A Conversation on Racism with Four Beeson Alumni: Part II
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla continue the special three-week series discussing racism and racial injustices with a panel of four African American Beeson alumni. This episode focuses on the experience of racial prejudice in our guests’ adult lives.
7/14/2020 • 34 minutes, 19 seconds
A Conversation on Racism with Four Beeson Alumni: Part I
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla begin a special three-week series discussing racism and racial injustices with a panel of four African American Beeson alumni. The first episode centers on their childhood and how racism affected each of our panelists as children.
7/7/2020 • 44 minutes, 20 seconds
Being Human: A Conversation with James and Rebecca about the Beeson Magazine
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to two Beeson alumni, James and Rebecca Graber Henderson, about their contributions to the 2020 Beeson magazine, "Being Human."
6/30/2020 • 35 minutes, 54 seconds
Preaching and Christian Humanism: A Conversation with Michael Pasquarello
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson professor Michael Pasquarello III about his recent article for the 2020 issue of the Beeson magazine called, "Preaching and Christian Humanism."
6/23/2020 • 23 minutes, 53 seconds
Being Human: A Conversation about the 2020 Beeson Magazine
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Piotr Małysz about his lead article, "Being Human," in the 2020 issue of Beeson magazine.
6/16/2020 • 37 minutes, 35 seconds
Special 500th Episode: A Conversation with Andrew Westmoreland
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla interview Samford President Andrew Westmoreland for a very special 500th episode.
6/9/2020 • 30 minutes, 32 seconds
Pastor Theologians: A Conversation with Todd Wilson
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla interview Todd Wilson about the work of the Center for Pastor Theologians.
6/2/2020 • 32 minutes, 25 seconds
Forever Word in a Fading World
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce a sermon given by the Rev. Dr. Charlie Dates at Beeson Divinity School during spring 2020 community worship called, "Forever Word in a Fading World."
5/26/2020 • 36 minutes, 9 seconds
A Wisdom Worthy of the Gospel
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce the address Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer gave for Sweeney's installation service as dean on Jan. 28, 2020 during Opening Convocation.
5/19/2020 • 30 minutes, 33 seconds
Resiliency in Ministry: A Conversation with Nathan White
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alum Nathan White about his new book, "Biblical and Theological Visions for Resilience: Pastoral and Clinical Insights."
5/12/2020 • 22 minutes, 27 seconds
Pastoral Ministry: A Conversation with Jacob and Suzanne Simmons
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alumni Jacob and Suzanne Simmons about their respective pastoral ministries in the church and hospital and how they serve together as a team.
5/5/2020 • 32 minutes, 7 seconds
The Lord, My Strength and My Song
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce a sermon given by Dr. Allen Ross in Hodges Chapel in fall 2019 called, "The Lord, My Strength and My Song."
4/28/2020 • 36 minutes, 39 seconds
Christian Apologetics: A Conversation with Matt Burford
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Matt Burford about his work in Christian apologetics with Tactical Faith and the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.
4/21/2020 • 28 minutes, 1 second
Worship and the Arts: A Conversation with Wen Reagan
Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Wen Reagan about the intersection between history, theology, worship and the arts and his work at Samford's Center for Worship and the Arts.
4/14/2020 • 29 minutes, 27 seconds
Pastoral Ministry: A Conversation with David Eldridge
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alum David Eldridge about what he has learned about pastoral ministry.
4/7/2020 • 26 minutes, 50 seconds
Soli Deo Gloria: A sermon by Mark Gignilliat
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce a sermon given by Mark Gignilliat in Hodges Chapel in fall 2019 called, "Soli Deo Gloria," based on Romans 11:33-36.
3/31/2020 • 24 minutes, 24 seconds
The Alabama Baptist: A Conversation with Jennifer Rash
Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alumna Jennifer Davis Rash about her 24 years on staff at The Alabama Baptist newspaper, how the newspaper industry has changed, her new role and what's next for this ministry.
3/24/2020 • 26 minutes, 19 seconds
Pastoral Epistles: A Conversation with Ray Van Neste
Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Ray Van Neste about his academic work and lectures he gave at Beeson Divinity School on the Pastoral Epistles.
3/17/2020 • 24 minutes, 46 seconds
The Future of Theological Education: A Conversation with Kevin Vanhoozer
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk with Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer about the current state and future of theological education.
3/10/2020 • 35 minutes, 14 seconds
African-American Ministry Emphasis: A Conversation with Charlie Dates
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Rev. Charlie Dates about the rich tradition of African-American preaching and his ministry at Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago.
3/3/2020 • 36 minutes, 1 second
African-American Ministry Emphasis: A Conversation with Cokiesha Bailey Robinson
Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alumna Cokiesha Bailey Robinson about her calling, ministry and mentors.
2/25/2020 • 31 minutes, 25 seconds
African-American Ministry Emphasis: A Conversation with Thomas Wilder
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Rev. Thomas Wilder about his ministry at the historic Bethel Baptist Church in Collegeville.
2/18/2020 • 23 minutes, 56 seconds
The Other Side Of Love
Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce a sermon Dr. Robert Smith Jr. gave at Beeson Divinity School in fall 2018 called, The Other Side of Love.
2/11/2020 • 49 minutes, 40 seconds
African-American Ministry Emphasis: A Conversation with Ronald Sterling
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla have a conversation with Ronald Sterling for our special African-American Ministry Emphasis Month about his work as a pastor in the local church and his pastoral ministry at Beeson Divinity School.
2/4/2020 • 35 minutes, 14 seconds
The Word of the Lord Stands Forever
Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce a sermon given by Dr. Paul House in Hodges Chapel in Sept. 2019 called, "The Word of the Lord Stands Forever."
1/28/2020 • 48 minutes, 57 seconds
Multiplying Ministry By Giving It Away
Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alum Jeremy Maxfield about his new book, Leveling the Church: Multiplying Your Ministry by Giving It Away.
1/21/2020 • 35 minutes, 14 seconds
Vice and Virtue in the Heart of the Seminarian
Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce a lecture Stefana Dan Laing gave at Beeson Divinity School in the fall 2019 semester for the school's daylong spiritual retreat called, Finkenwalde Day.
1/14/2020 • 46 minutes, 59 seconds
The Value of Minority Biblical Interpretation
Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Esau McCaulley and Osvaldo Padilla about the value and role of minorities in biblical studies, interpretation and translation.
1/7/2020 • 46 minutes, 47 seconds
Engaging Cultural Issues Christianly
Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Russell Moore about how to engage cultural issues in a faithful Christian way.
12/31/2019 • 34 minutes, 49 seconds
Advent and Christmas with Bonhoeffer
Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla sit down with Piotr Małysz in order to reflect on the seasons of Advent and Christmas with Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
12/24/2019 • 32 minutes, 11 seconds
Everyday Glory: The Revelation of God in All of Reality
Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Gerald McDermott about his new book, Everyday Glory: The Revelation of God in All of Reality.
12/17/2019 • 29 minutes, 15 seconds
God at Work in San Diego
Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alumni Patrick and Kennerly King about their ministry and the ways God is at work at Covenant Church in San Diego.
12/10/2019 • 24 minutes, 29 seconds
The Magnificat
Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce a sermon Christy Harper preached at Beeson Divinity School during the fall 2019 semester on Luke 1:46-55.
12/3/2019 • 34 minutes, 43 seconds
Pastoring to and through Anxiety and Depression
Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Joel Busby about pastoring with anxiety and depression and how to minister to those in the congregation with anxiety and depression.
11/26/2019 • 36 minutes, 32 seconds
Human Finitude: Recognizing Our Limits in Ministry
Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Kelly Kapic about his Reformation Heritage Lectures on human finitude and discuss some of his theology books.
11/19/2019 • 25 minutes, 23 seconds
God at Work at Samford: A Conversation with Roy Ciampa and Scott Guffin
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla sit down with two Samford colleagues, Dr. Roy Ciampa and Dr. Scott Guffin, to talk about the ways in which God is at work at Samford University in their two departments.
11/12/2019 • 36 minutes, 29 seconds
Refugees and Worldwide Christians
Dr. Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Dr. Miriam Adeney about the global refugee situation, how God is at work and the gospel flourishing among refugees, and her books, Kingdom Without Borders and Refugee Diaspora.
11/5/2019 • 26 minutes, 22 seconds
God at Work at Beeson: A conversation with Mike Pasquarello
Dr. Michael Pasquarello III shares about the ways in which God is at work at Beeson Divinity School through both the Robert Smith Jr. Preaching Institute and the Doctor of Ministry degree program.
10/29/2019 • 23 minutes, 55 seconds
Grieving with Hope: A Sermon by Frank Thielman
On this episode, Dr. Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla introduce a sermon given by Dr. Frank Thielman at Beeson Divinity School on Mar. 27, 2019, called Do You Believe This?
10/22/2019 • 39 minutes, 48 seconds
Grieving with Hope: A Conversation with Hayden Walker
On this episode, Dr. Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Beeson alumna Hayden Walker about the life and death of her newborn daughter Zoe and her journey with grief.
10/15/2019 • 25 minutes, 44 seconds
Grieving with Hope: A Conversation with Robert Smith Jr.
Dr. Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla begin a three week series on the topic of grief. On this episode they talk to Dr. Robert Smith Jr. about the death of his son Tony and his book that followed, The Oasis of God: From Mourning to Morning.
10/8/2019 • 27 minutes, 58 seconds
Cross-Cultural Ministry in Rural Vermont
Beeson M.Div. students Cort and Abby Gatliff and Reagan Keith discuss the impact of their Cross-Cultural Ministry Practicum in rural Vermont this summer.
10/1/2019 • 26 minutes, 56 seconds
Conversation with N. T. Wright
Co-hosts Dr. Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla interview Dr. N. T. Wright about his life, calling and ministry.
9/24/2019 • 28 minutes, 57 seconds
Equipping and Engaging African Americans in Missions
Co-hosts Dr. Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Gabby Watts and David Austin about the conference they attended this summer called, the National African American Missions Conference, and the unique contribution of African Americans in missions.
9/17/2019 • 26 minutes, 48 seconds
Cross-Cultural Ministry in the Yakama Reservation
Co-hosts Dr. Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla interview Beeson student Samantha Parsons and Dr. David Parks, director of the Global Center, to discuss Samantha's CCMP at Sacred Road Ministries, Yakama Reservation, in White Swan, Washington.
9/10/2019 • 27 minutes, 13 seconds
Cross-Cultural Ministry in Latin America
Dr. Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla speak with two Beeson Master of Divinity students, Kyle Young and Russell Mann, about their cross-cultural ministry practicums in Latin America this summer.
9/3/2019 • 23 minutes, 49 seconds
Passing the Mic: From Timothy George to Doug Sweeney
Dr. Timothy George speaks with his successor, Dr. Douglas A. Sweeney, in his last interview as the host of the Beeson podcast.
8/27/2019 • 24 minutes, 22 seconds
Through the Gates of Pearly Splendor
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce the sermon Dr. George gave at Beeson Divinity School's Commencement and a Service of Consecration in spring 2019, Through the Gates of Pearly Splendor.
8/20/2019 • 28 minutes, 24 seconds
Does Translating Mean Betraying?
Dr. Timothy George introduces a lecture that Dr.Valérie Duval-Poujol gave at Beeson Divinity School in spring 2019 called, Does Translating Mean Betraying? Part I.
8/13/2019 • 56 minutes, 27 seconds
Reading Scripture Canonically
Dr. Timothy George talks with Dr. Mark Gignilliat about his new book, Reading Scripture Canonically.
8/6/2019 • 24 minutes, 51 seconds
Homilies in Honor of James Earl Massey
Dr. Timothy George and Robert Smith, Jr. introduce a series of homilies given at the funeral of the late Rev. Dr. James Earl Massey.
7/30/2019 • 52 minutes, 43 seconds
Liberty in the Things of God
Dr. Timothy George talks to Dr. Robert L. Wilken about his book, Liberty in the Things of God: The Christian Origins of Religious Freedom.
7/23/2019 • 21 minutes, 11 seconds
The Unfinished (and Never-Ending) Task of Bible Translation
Dr. Timothy George introduces a lecture given by Dr. Roy Ciampa for Global Voices at Beeson Divinity School called, The Unfinished (and Never-Ending) Task of Bible Translation.
7/16/2019 • 51 minutes, 8 seconds
From Jerusalem to Timbuktu
Dr. Timothy George talks to Dr. Brian C. Stiller about his book, From Jerusalem to Timbuktu: A World Tour of the Spread of Christianity and his work with the World Evangelical Alliance.
7/9/2019 • 27 minutes, 18 seconds
Bible Translation and Biblical Training
Dr. Timothy George talks to Dr. Bill Mounce about his work in Bible translation with the ESV and NIV and his work with the organization called Biblical Training.
7/2/2019 • 26 minutes, 50 seconds
Encountering Mary Magdalene: From outcast to “apostle of the apostles”
Dr. Timothy George introduces a sermon Dr. Valérie Duval-Poujol gave at Beeson Divinity School on March 19, 2019, as part of the school's Biblical Studies Lectures.
6/25/2019 • 37 minutes, 29 seconds
A Conversation with Bishop Robert Baker
Dr. Timothy George talks with Bishop Robert Baker about the Second Vatican Council, St. Francis of Assisi, and his work in the areas of racial reconciliation and the sanctity of life.
6/18/2019 • 27 minutes, 50 seconds
The Romance of Preaching (Rebroadcast)
Dr. Timothy George introduces a lecture given by Dr. Richard Bewes at Beeson called, "The Romance of Preaching."
6/11/2019 • 59 minutes, 43 seconds
Reflections on a Lifetime of Ministry
Dr. Timothy George talks with Dr. Charles T. Carter about his walk with Jesus Christ, his ministry in the Southern Baptist Church, and his work toward racial reconciliation throughout his pastoral career.
6/4/2019 • 25 minutes, 1 second
Who Is the King of Glory?
Dr. Timothy George introduces a sermon given by Dr. Osvaldo Padilla at Beeson Divinity School on Mar. 20, 2018, called Who Is the King of Glory?
5/28/2019 • 26 minutes, 57 seconds
Bible Translation, the Baptist World Alliance and Ecumenism in France
Dr. Timothy George talks with Dr. Valérie Duval-Poujol about her work on a new French Bible (Bible en Français courant) and her service with the Baptist World Alliance.
5/21/2019 • 18 minutes, 43 seconds
Jonathan Edwards and the Great Awakening
Dr. Timothy George introduces a lecture given by Dr. Doug Sweeney at Fellowship in the Pass Church on Jan. 20, 2019, called Jonathan Edwards and the Great Awakening.
5/14/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 6 seconds
Shalom Yesterday, Today, and Forever
Dr. Timothy George talks to Dr. Mark DeVine about his new book, Shalom Yesterday, Today, and Forever.
5/7/2019 • 28 minutes, 30 seconds
Sabbath Breaker or Sabbath Giver?
Dr. Timothy George introduces a sermon given by the Rev. Dr. Laura A. Smit at Beeson Divinity School on Mar. 5, 2019, called Sabbath Breaker or Sabbath Giver.
4/30/2019 • 31 minutes, 20 seconds
The Preacher As Poet
Dr. Timothy George talks to Justin Wainscott about his new book, Lost in Wonder, Love and Praise, Hymns and Poems.
4/23/2019 • 24 minutes, 1 second
Geography, History and Eternity: A Theological Stewardship
Kristen Padilla talks to Dr. Timothy George about a lecture he gave at the Racial Reconciliation and National Covenant conference at Beeson in 2019 called, Geography, History and Eternity: A Theological Stewardship.
4/16/2019 • 27 minutes, 43 seconds
Isaiah and Daniel: A Conversation with Paul House
Dr. Timothy George talks to Dr. Paul House about his two recent commentaries on Daniel and Isaiah.
4/9/2019 • 24 minutes, 36 seconds
Privilege the Text
Dr. Timothy George sits down with Dr. Abraham Kuruvilla to discuss his vision and approach to preaching as well as what it means to be single and celibate in the church.
4/2/2019 • 22 minutes, 45 seconds
I Don't Want No Trouble at the River
Dr. Timothy George introduces a sermon given by Dr. Robert Smith Jr., which he gave at Beeson Divinity School on Feb. 13, 2019 called, I Don't Want No Trouble at the River.
3/26/2019 • 48 minutes, 20 seconds
Theology of Romans
Dr. Timothy George talks to Dr. Frank Thielman about his new commentary on Romans.
3/19/2019 • 37 minutes, 57 seconds
Right Reason, Wrong Reason
Dr. Timothy George introduces a lecture Rev. Dr. Katherine Sonderegger gave at the Carl F. H. Henry Center at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School called, Right Reason, Wrong Reason, on Oct. 25, 2018.
3/12/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 4 seconds
Bonhoeffer and Luther: A Conversation with Eric Metaxas
Dr. Timothy George talks to Eric Metaxas about his books, Bonhoeffer, Martin Luther and Seven Men.
3/5/2019 • 29 minutes, 40 seconds
There's a Furnace in Your Future
Dr. Timothy George and Rob Willis introduce a sermon Rob gave at Beeson on Nov. 13 called, "There's a Furnace in Your Future."
2/26/2019 • 32 minutes, 58 seconds
A Conversation with Timothy Larsen
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Timothy Larsen discuss Pentecostalism, the Oxford Movement, George MacDonald, doubt, and Marilynne Robinson this week on the podcast.
2/19/2019 • 25 minutes, 45 seconds
Remaking Martyrdom: Augustine on the Theological Virtues of a Christian
Dean Timothy George introduces a lecture that Dr. Han-luen Kantzer Komline gave at Beeson Divinity School in 2018.
2/12/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 40 seconds
The Free Will Baptist Movement
Dr. Timothy George talks to Dr. Matthew Pinson about the Free Will Baptist movement.
2/5/2019 • 23 minutes, 1 second
By and Beyond the Rivers of Babylon
This podcast episode features a sermon Dr. Ken Mathews gave at Beeson Divinity School in 2018 called, By and Beyond the Rivers of Babylon.
1/29/2019 • 41 minutes, 13 seconds
Baptist Renewal
Dean Timothy George talks to Dr. Lucas Stamps about his work with the Center for Baptist Renewal.
1/22/2019 • 20 minutes, 7 seconds
The Travail of Reformational Protestantism: Authority and the Conflict of Interpretive Communities
This podcast episode features a lecture Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer gave at Beeson Divinity School in 2018 called, The Travail of Reformational Protestantism: Authority and the Conflict of Interpretive Communities.
1/15/2019 • 56 minutes, 3 seconds
Glorifying God: A Look at 1 Corinthians
Dr. Timothy George talks to Dr. Roy Ciampa about the message of 1 Corinthians.
1/8/2019 • 28 minutes, 51 seconds
A Conversation about Christian Publishing
Dean Timothy George talks with editors Anna Moseley Gissing and Dave Nelson about Christian academic publishing.
1/1/2019 • 29 minutes, 45 seconds
A Christmas Special
This week's podcast is a special Christmas episode featuring music by the choir of the Advent Episcopal Day School in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, and two readings of the Christmas story.
12/25/2018 • 30 minutes, 48 seconds
The Problem of Unanswered Prayer
Dean Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon Dr. Allen Ross gave at Beeson Divinity School in 2015 called, The Problem of Unanswered Prayer.
12/18/2018 • 36 minutes, 39 seconds
Moving to Meaning: The Appeal to Imagination
Dean Timothy George introduces the second of two lectures Dr. Laura Smit gave at Beeson Divinity School in 2016 entitled, Moving to Meaning: The Appeal to Imagination.
12/11/2018 • 57 minutes, 48 seconds
The God Who Gives
Dean Timothy George sits down with Dr. Kelly Kapic to discuss his work as a theologian, including several of his books.
12/4/2018 • 23 minutes, 9 seconds
The Martyrdom of Romulo Sauñe
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon given by Joshua Sauñe on Oct. 4, 2005 in Hodges Chapel called, The Martyrdom of Romulo Sauñe.
11/27/2018 • 24 minutes, 11 seconds
Augustine and the Will
Dean Timothy George talks to Dr. Han-luen Kantzer Komline about Augustine's teaching on the human will.
11/20/2018 • 28 minutes, 12 seconds
Community and Belonging: The Church in a Time of Fragmentation
Dean Timothy George introduces a lecture Dr. David Dockery gave for Beeson Divinity School's Opening Convocation on Sept. 4, 2018 called, Community and Belonging: The Church in a Time of Fragmentation.
11/13/2018 • 30 minutes, 34 seconds
A Conversation on Theology
Dean Timothy George and Dr. Kevin J. Vanhoozer have a conversation about theology, hermeneutics and the Reforming Catholic Confession.
11/6/2018 • 26 minutes, 44 seconds
How Martyrs Overcome
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon given by Dr. Paul House in Hodges Chapel in 2005 called, How Martyrs Overcome.
10/30/2018 • 45 minutes, 13 seconds
The Insanity of God
Kristen Padilla fills in for Dr. George this week and has a conversation with Nik and Ruth Ripken about their book, The Insanity of God.
10/23/2018 • 34 minutes, 52 seconds
Proclaiming the Truth: The Appeal to Reason
Dean Timothy George introduces a lecture given by Dr. Laura Smit at Beeson for the William E. Conger Jr. Lectures on Biblical Preaching in 2016 called, Proclaiming the Truth: The Appeal to Reason.
10/16/2018 • 31 minutes, 50 seconds
Liturgy of the Ordinary
Dean Timothy George talks to Rev. Tish Harrison Warren about her book, Liturgy of the Ordinary.
10/9/2018 • 30 minutes, 14 seconds
The Worldview Study Bible
Dean Timothy George talks to Dr. David Dockery and Dr. Trevin Wax about the newly released Worldview Study Bible, published by Holman Bible Publishers.
10/2/2018 • 27 minutes, 50 seconds
Lead, Kindly Light
Dean Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce the last sermon Dr. James Earl Massey gave in Hodges Chapel in 2015 called, "Lead, Kindly Light."
9/25/2018 • 38 minutes, 10 seconds
Give Them Jesus
Dean Timothy George talks to Dillon T. Thornton about his new book, Give Them Jesus: Raising Our Children on the Core Truths of the Christian Faith.
9/18/2018 • 27 minutes, 34 seconds
Becoming a Pastor Who Can Preach: Scenes from the Life and Ministry of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Finkenwalde)
Dean Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce a lecture given by Michael Pasquarello III in spring 2018 called, Becoming a Pastor Who Can Preach: Scenes from the Life and Ministry of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Finkenwalde).
9/11/2018 • 53 minutes, 10 seconds
On Reading Well
Dean Timothy George talks to Dr. Karen Swallow Prior about her new book, On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books, which released Sept. 4, 2018.
9/4/2018 • 29 minutes, 37 seconds
Word and Spirit: Inseparable, Infallible (Rebroadcast)
Dean Timothy George reintroduces one of Beeson's earliest podcasts, the first podcast that featured a sermon. The sermon, Word and Spirit: Inseparable, Infallible, was given by Dr. David Allan Hubbard at Beeson Divinity School in 1995 for the dedication of Andrew Gerow Hodges Chapel.
8/28/2018 • 41 minutes, 58 seconds
The Jagged Journey: A Conversation on Suffering
Dr. Timothy George talks to Dr. Barry L. Callen about his book, The Jagged Journey: Suffering–God's Heart and Our Calling.
8/21/2018 • 25 minutes, 49 seconds
John Calvin: A Reformer for Our Time
Kristen Padilla and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce a lecture given by Dr. Timothy George in fall 2017 for Reformation Heritage Lectures called, John Calvin: A Reformer for Our Time.
8/14/2018 • 47 minutes, 13 seconds
Remembering Billy Graham
Dr. Timothy George, Dr. Frank Thielman and Dr. John Woodbridge reflect on Billy Graham's life and legacy.
8/7/2018 • 24 minutes, 54 seconds
The Heartbeat of the Redeemed
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon given by the Rev. Deborah Leighton at Beeson Divinity School on Feb. 20, 2018 called, "The Heartbeat of the Redeemed."
7/31/2018 • 34 minutes, 13 seconds
The Institution of a Christian Man
Dean Timothy George talks to Dr. Gerald Bray about his new book, "The Institution of a Christian Man."
7/24/2018 • 24 minutes, 34 seconds
From Text to Sermon: What is a Biblical Text?
Dean Timothy George introduces a lecture given by Dr. Osvaldo Padilla at Beeson Divinity School called, "From Text to Sermon: What is a Biblical Text?".
7/17/2018 • 27 minutes, 9 seconds
What's in a Name? Exploring the Baptist non-denominational stream
Dean Timothy George sits down with Dr. Mark DeVine to discuss the fairly recent phenomenon of Baptistic non-denominational churches that have dropped Baptist from their names but are still Baptistic in their doctrines and church practices.
7/10/2018 • 25 minutes, 16 seconds
Christian Women in the Patristic World
Dean Timothy George talks to Dr. Lynn Cohick about her recent co-authored book, "Christian Women in the Patristic World: Their Influence, Authority, and Legacy in the Second Through Fifth Centuries."
7/3/2018 • 25 minutes, 11 seconds
Ashes, Tears and the Eternal King
Dean Timothy George and Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon given by Dr. Todd Billings at Beeson Divinity School in February 2018 based on Psalm 102 called, "Ashes, Tears and the Eternal King."
6/26/2018 • 33 minutes, 25 seconds
Preaching Hebrews: The End of Religion and the Faithfulness to the End
Dean Timothy George talks to Dr. Doug Webster about his new book, "Preaching Hebrews: The End of Religion and the Faithfulness to the End."
6/19/2018 • 22 minutes, 41 seconds
Singing the Reformation
Dean Timothy George introduces a lecture given by the Rev. Dr. Amy Schifrin at Beeson Divinity School on Finkenwalde Day in 2017 called, "Singing the Reformation."
6/12/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 26 seconds
Women and a Call to Ministry
Dean Timothy George talks to Kristen Padilla about her new book, "Now That I'm Called: A Guide for Women Discerning a Call to Ministry."
6/5/2018 • 25 minutes, 44 seconds
Telling the Truth During a Hard Time
Dean Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon Earl Palmer gave at Beeson Divinity School in 2011 called, Telling the Truth During a Hard Time.
5/29/2018 • 29 minutes, 21 seconds
Singing the Psalms
Dean Timothy George talks to Timothy and Julie Tennent about their two new books, "A Meditative Journey Through the Psalms" and "A Metrical Psalter: The Book of Psalms Set to Meter for Singing."
5/22/2018 • 28 minutes, 53 seconds
Preaching: The Task of Application
Dean Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce a lecture by Dr. Bryan Chapell called, "Preaching: The Task of Application," which he gave at Beeson Divinity School in January 2018 as part of Beeson's Initiative to Strengthen the Quality of Preaching. This is part 1 of the lecture series.
5/15/2018 • 55 minutes, 25 seconds
15 Things Seminary Couldn't Teach Me
Dean Timothy George talks to Collin Hansen about his new book, "15 Things Seminary Couldn't Teach Me."
5/8/2018 • 32 minutes, 22 seconds
A Wind in the House of Islam
Dean Timothy George talks to Dr. David Garrison about his book, A Wind in the House of Islam, and the ministry of Global Gates.
5/1/2018 • 29 minutes, 35 seconds
Transformation Through Transfiguration
Dean Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce Rev. Otis Dion Culliver's sermon that he gave at Beeson Divinity School in 2012 called, "Transformation Through Transfiguration."
4/24/2018 • 36 minutes, 12 seconds
Forgiving a murderer
Dean Timothy George talks to Rev. Anthony B. Thompson, whose wife Myra was one of nine people killed during a Bible study at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston in 2015, about Myra, that event, and how he was able to offer forgiveness to Myra's murderer, Dylann Roof.
4/17/2018 • 30 minutes, 37 seconds
Prayer in the Early Church
Dean Timothy George introduces a lecture given by Dr. Stefana Dan Laing called, "Prayer in the Early Church," which she gave at Beeson Divinity School on Finkenwalde Day in 2016.
4/10/2018 • 30 minutes, 17 seconds
Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Preaching
Dean Timothy George talks to Dr. Michael Pasquarello about his new book, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Theology of a Preaching Life.
4/3/2018 • 25 minutes, 4 seconds
Today Might Be The Day
Dean Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon given by the Rev. Heidi Kinner at The Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham.
3/27/2018 • 32 minutes, 23 seconds
Charles Spurgeon and the Pilgrimage of Preaching: From Exodus to Exegesis
Dean Timothy George introduces a lecture given by his son Dr. Christian T. George at Beeson Divinity School on March 1, 2017, for the school's annual William E. Conger, Jr. Lectures on Biblical Preaching.
3/13/2018 • 52 minutes, 1 second
Union with Christ
Dean Timothy George talks to Dr. Todd Billings about union with Christ this week on the Beeson podcast.
3/6/2018 • 31 minutes, 43 seconds
Long Term Debt at High Interest
Dean Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon given by Ralph D. West at Beeson Divinity School in 2015 called, Long Term Debt at High Interest.
2/27/2018 • 28 minutes, 40 seconds
Good and Bad Ways to Think about Religion and Politics
Dean Timothy George sits down with Dr. Robert Benne to discuss good and bad ways to think about religion and politics.
2/20/2018 • 31 minutes, 43 seconds
From Harlem to Berlin
Dean Timothy George introduces a lecture given by Dr. Victoria Barnett, which she gave at Beeson Divinity School in January 2017. The entire lecture, From Harlem to Berlin: Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Experience of American Racism, follows his introduction.
2/13/2018 • 42 minutes, 40 seconds
Ancient African Christianity
Dean Timothy George talks to Dr. David Wilhite about his new book, Ancient African Christianity.
2/6/2018 • 22 minutes, 37 seconds
Sabbath Hospitality
Dean Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon given by Christy Harper at Beeson Divinity School in 2015 as part of its fall chapel series.
1/30/2018 • 37 minutes, 7 seconds
Mere Protestantism: A Reforming Catholic Confession
Dr. Timothy George speaks with Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer about A Reforming Catholic Confession, a Protestant confession of faith released in 2017 to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
1/23/2018 • 26 minutes, 3 seconds
The Church Is Part of the Gospel
Dean Timothy George introduces a lecture Carl Braaten gave at Beeson Divinity School in 2009 called, The Church is Part of the Gospel, as part of a conference, Evangelicals and Nicene Faith: Reclaiming the Apostolic Witness.
1/16/2018 • 26 minutes, 53 seconds
Shock and Awe: The Reformers and the Joy of the Gospel
Dean Timothy George talks to Gwenfair Walters Adams about the plenary address she gave at the 2017 annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society in Providence, Rhode Island, called, Shock and Awe: The Reformers and the Stunning Joy of Romans 1-8.
1/9/2018 • 23 minutes, 50 seconds
Looking back: Three graduates reflect on their time at Beeson Divinity School
Dean Timothy George talks to three Beeson graduates, Todd Bates, Jeff Mooney, and Anthony Chute, about their experience at Beeson Divinity School and how their experience has impacted their scholarship and work at California Baptist University.
1/2/2018 • 28 minutes, 36 seconds
A Good Snake Gone Bad (Rebroadcast)
Dean Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon the late Haddon Robinson gave at Beeson Divinity School in 1998 called, A Good Snake Gone Bad.
12/26/2017 • 43 minutes, 57 seconds
Bach Among the Theologians
Dean Timothy George talks to Dr. Jason Duesing about the theology of Johann Sebastian Bach's music on this episode of the Beeson podcast.
12/19/2017 • 24 minutes, 33 seconds
Context, Contours, Content: Towards a Description of the Classical Calvinist Reformed Worship
Dean Timothy George introduces a lecture Dr. Elsie McKee gave at Princeton Theological Seminary in 1995 called, Context, Contours, Content: Towards a Description of the Classical Calvinist Reformed Worship.
12/13/2017 • 54 minutes, 30 seconds
Remembering George Huntston Williams
Dean Timothy George and James D. Smith reminisce about their former professor at Harvard, the late Dr. George Huntston Williams.
12/5/2017 • 26 minutes, 45 seconds
Showing Christ's Love in the Family
Dean Timothy George and Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon preached by Hayden Walker in Beeson's Hodges Chapel in the spring of 2017 called, Showing Christ's Love in the Family.
11/28/2017 • 43 minutes, 50 seconds
Vatican 2: Semper Reformanda
Dean Timothy George talks with Father Thomas Guarino about Vatican II and the Catholic reception of the Reformation.
11/21/2017 • 31 minutes, 7 seconds
Prayer and the Reformation
Dean Timothy George introduces a lecture given by Carl Beckwith at Beeson Divinity School in 2016 for Finkenwalde Day II called, Prayer and the Reformation.
11/14/2017 • 34 minutes
Jesus on the Loose in the Muslim World
Dean Timothy Georges speaks with Dr. Sasan Tavassoli about the history and current state of Christianity in Iran and the rest of the Muslim world.
11/7/2017 • 28 minutes, 28 seconds
The Glory of the Groan (Rebroadcast)
Dean Timothy George and Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon Robert Smith Jr. gave at Beeson in 2008 called, The Glory of the Groan.
10/30/2017 • 46 minutes, 13 seconds
Who Lynched Willie Earle?
Dean Timothy George talks to Will Willimon about his new book, Who Lynched Willie Earle? Preaching to Confront Racism.
10/24/2017 • 23 minutes, 55 seconds
Luther, Kepler, and the Chicken Bone (Rebroadcast)
Dean Timothy George introduces a lecture called, Luther, Kepler, and the Chicken Bone, which Heiko A. Oberman gave at Beeson Divinity School in 1999 for its Reformation Heritage Lectures.
10/17/2017 • 55 minutes, 53 seconds
A Conversation About Pentecostalism
Dean George talks to Dale Coulter about Pentecostalism: its history, features and global impact.
10/10/2017 • 28 minutes, 44 seconds
John Woodbridge Remembers: A conversation about the fundamentalist controversy of the 20th century
Dean Timothy George talks with John Woodbridge about his father, Charles Woodbridge, John Gresham Machen, and Adolf von Harnack and the fundamentalist movement of the early 20th century.
10/3/2017 • 33 minutes, 38 seconds
Is Your Jesus Grand Enough to Worship?
Dean Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon by Graham Cole titled, Is Your Jesus Grand Enough to Worship?, which he gave at Beeson Divinity School in 2009.
9/26/2017 • 34 minutes, 58 seconds
Martin and Katie Luther: An unlikely love story
Dean Timothy George talks with Annemarie Kidder about the marriage of Martin Luther and Katherine von Bora.
9/19/2017 • 25 minutes, 50 seconds
The Reformation as a Whole
Timothy George introduces a lecture called The Reformation as a Whole, which David Steinmetz gave at Beeson Divinity School in 1995 as part of our Reformation Heritage Lectures.
9/12/2017 • 52 minutes, 24 seconds
Ecumenism: A personal journey
Dean Timothy George talks to Beeson alum Chad Raith about the role ecumenism has played in his life and scholarship.
9/5/2017 • 22 minutes, 53 seconds
Authority Revealed
Timothy George and Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon given by Jonathan Bean called, Authority Revealed, which he preached at the Church at Brook Hills.
8/29/2017 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 21 seconds
Bruderhof: A 21st Century Anabaptist Community
Dean Timothy George speaks with Peter Mommsen about the Bruderhof community, of which he is a member, regarding its history and what it looks like today.
8/22/2017 • 25 minutes, 41 seconds
The Baptist Contribution to the Reformation
Timothy George introduces a lecture called The Baptist Contribution to the Reformation, which Nathan Finn gave at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, on March 10, 2017, as part of its Reformation 500 Festival.
8/15/2017 • 33 minutes, 29 seconds
Sacramental Perspective and the Grandeur of God
Dean Timothy George speaks with Dr. Hans Boersma about Nouvelle Theologie and Scripture and preaching as sacramental.
8/8/2017 • 28 minutes
Being a Christian in Today's Culture
Dean Timothy George talks with Dr. Bruce Ashford about the intersection of the Christian faith and culture.
8/1/2017 • 30 minutes, 35 seconds
Still There Is Room
Timothy George and Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon given by Patricia Outlaw called, Still There Is Room.
7/25/2017 • 27 minutes, 41 seconds
Vatican II and Christian Unity
Timothy George and Matthew Levering discuss Vatican II and the importance of Christian unity.
7/18/2017 • 35 minutes, 37 seconds
Did Moses Write about Jesus?
This podcast features a lecture given by Richard Hays at Lanier Theological Library.
7/11/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 34 seconds
Church Planting in New York City
Timothy George speaks with Bernard and Betsy Howard about church planting in New York City.
7/4/2017 • 29 minutes, 20 seconds
Heaven Can't Wait
This podcast features a sermon Mark DeVine gave at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1994.
6/27/2017 • 33 minutes, 35 seconds
Baptist Catholicity: A Renewal Movement
Dean Timothy George talks to Matthew Emerson about the new Center for Baptist Renewal.
6/20/2017 • 37 minutes, 37 seconds
Tell Me a Story
This podcast features a lecture given by Gwenfair Adams at Beeson Divinity School in 2007.
6/13/2017 • 31 minutes, 57 seconds
Christianity in the Public Square
Collin Hansen talks to Os Guinness about Christianity, evangelicalism, and the Christian square.
6/6/2017 • 27 minutes, 51 seconds
The Triune God of the Covenant
James B. Torrance preached a sermon, The Triune God of the Covenant, at Beeson Divinity School as part of the 1998 Reformation Heritage Lectures.
5/30/2017 • 30 minutes, 8 seconds
A Conversation about John Donne and George Herbert
Timothy George speaks with David Lyle Jeffrey about poetry and John Donne and George Herbert.
5/23/2017 • 27 minutes, 28 seconds
He Will Be With Them
John Webster's lecture, He Will Be With Them, was given in 2007 at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
5/16/2017 • 56 minutes, 8 seconds
Rural Church Ministry 101
Timothy George talks with Jason McConnell about rural ministry.
5/9/2017 • 22 minutes, 57 seconds
The Great Shapers of Evangelicalism in the 20th Century
Dean Timothy George talks to John Woodbridge about the great shapers of evangelicalism over the last 100 years.
5/2/2017 • 29 minutes, 21 seconds
Transfigured: A Vision of Worship
Great Preachers Past and Present: Dr. Robert Smith Jr. and Dr. Timothy George introduce Ben Witherington's sermon, Transfigured: A Vision of Worship, which he preached at Beeson Divinity School in 2017.
4/25/2017 • 31 minutes, 31 seconds
Islam and Christianity
Kristen Padilla talks with Barbara Pemberton about Islam and Christianity.
4/18/2017 • 25 minutes, 15 seconds
What Can We Say About Easter and The Rise and Shape of the Early Church?
N. T. Wright gave this lecture at Regent College in Vancouver in 1997 as the final part of a four-part series on his book, Jesus and the Victory of God.
4/11/2017 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 55 seconds
Global Pastoral Training
Timothy George talks with Ramesh Richard about global pastoral training.
4/10/2017 • 29 minutes, 54 seconds
The God Who Kneels (Rebroadcast)
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon called, The God Who Kneels, preached by Dr. Doug Webster at Beeson Divinity School in 2011. The full sermon follows their introduction.
3/28/2017 • 33 minutes, 42 seconds
The Rescue Mission
Timothy George talks with Brian Keen about the ministry of Brother Bryan Mission, the oldest rescue mission in Birmingham, Alabama.
3/21/2017 • 30 minutes, 28 seconds
The Reformation in Africa
Archbishop Benjamin Kwashi gave the following lecture, The Reformation in Africa, at Beeson Divinity School as part of the 2016 Reformation Heritage Lectures. Benjamin Kwashi is bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Jos and Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Jos in the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).
3/14/2017 • 56 minutes, 36 seconds
Spurgeon-ology
Dean Timothy George talks with his son Dr. Christian T. George about Charles H. Spurgeon during a special luncheon.
3/7/2017 • 17 minutes, 59 seconds
The Prodigal Son: Rescuing Truth from Familiarity
Dean Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon by Kenneth Bailey called, The Prodigal Son Rescuing Truth from Familiarity.
2/28/2017 • 35 minutes, 31 seconds
The Lost Eleven
Timothy George talks with his wife, Denise George, and Harlan Hobart Grooms Jr. about Denise's new book, The Lost Eleven: The Forgotten Story of Black American Soldiers Brutally Massacred in World War II, and how Harlan first came across this story.
2/21/2017 • 30 minutes, 54 seconds
God's Empowering Presence
Gordon Fee gave the following lecture, God's Empowering Presence: The Spirit in Paul's Theology, at Beeson Divinity School in 1993.
2/14/2017 • 41 minutes, 14 seconds
The Christ Letter
Dean Timothy George talks to Doug Webster about the book of Ephesians and his book, The Christ Letter.
2/7/2017 • 24 minutes, 38 seconds
A Soldier's Triumph
Crawford Loritts
1/31/2017 • 34 minutes, 17 seconds
The Tragic Necessity of the Reformation
Collin Hansen interviews Dean Timothy George about the tragic necessity of the Reformation for the 500th anniversary year of the Reformation.
1/24/2017 • 32 minutes, 19 seconds
Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work
Dean Timothy George introduces a lecture Rev. Tim Keller gave at Samford University on Nov. 8, 2016 called, Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work, for Beeson Divinity School's Faith and Work Lecture.
1/17/2017 • 38 minutes, 24 seconds
The New Christian Zionism
Dr. Timothy George talks to Drs. Craig Bock, Darrell Blaising, and Gerald McDermott about their new book, The New Christian Zionism.
1/10/2017 • 40 minutes, 43 seconds
Exegesis, the Septuagint, and 1 Peter
Dean Timothy George talks to Dr. Karen Jobes about the Septuagint and 1 Peter this week on the Beeson podcast.
1/3/2017 • 25 minutes, 31 seconds
No Gift to Bring
Mark Gignilliat
12/27/2016 • 0
Famous Stutterers
Gerald McDermott
12/20/2016 • 0
African-American Preaching and the Bible
Cleophus J. LaRue
12/13/2016 • 0
A Conversation with Mike Bird
Michael Bird
12/6/2016 • 0
The Provocative Truth
Timothy George talks with Caroline Lankford about provocative, profound truth.
12/3/2016 • 0
You're Somebody!
William J. Carl, III
11/29/2016 • 0
Q and A with Tim Keller
Tim Keller
11/22/2016 • 0
The Ministry of Pastoral Care
Scott Manetsch
11/15/2016 • 0
Africa and the Reformation
Archbishop Benjamin Kwashi
11/8/2016 • 0
The Global Church and Cross-Cultural Missions
Paul Borthwick
11/1/2016 • 0
The God Who Kneels
Great Preachers Past and Present Dr. Robert Smith Jr. and Dr. Timothy George introduce Dr. Doug Webster's sermon, "The God Who Kneels," which he preached at Beeson Divinity School's Hodges Chapel in 2011.
10/25/2016 • 0
The Wesley Brothers
Timothy George talks with Jake Hanson and Lyle Dorsett about John and Charles Wesley.
10/18/2016 • 0
A New Way of Dying
Hermann J. Selderhuis
10/11/2016 • 0
Her-Story
Diana Lynn Severance
10/4/2016 • 0
Peradventure
Timothy George
9/27/2016 • 0
Psalms
Allen P. Ross
9/20/2016 • 0
The Pastor Theologian and Preaching
Todd Wilson
9/13/2016 • 0
The Holy Trinity
Carl Beckwith
9/6/2016 • 0
Truth, Tears, Anger, and Grace
Timothy Keller
8/30/2016 • 0
Theology and Preaching
Laura Smit: Theology and Preaching
8/23/2016 • 0
Ministry in a Postmodern, Post-Christendom World
Timothy Tennent
8/16/2016 • 0
Mother Teresa of Bangalore
Rebekah Naylor
8/9/2016 • 0
Preaching: Making God's Word Known
Phillip Jensen
8/2/2016 • 0
Between Two Resurrections
Justin Nalls
7/26/2016 • 0
A Conversation about Christian Preaching
Liam Goligher
7/19/2016 • 0
Ancient Mystery Religions
Edwin M. Yamauchi
7/12/2016 • 0
Working as unto the Lord
Wayne Grudem
7/5/2016 • 0
Alas! He is Here
Connie Happell
6/28/2016 • 0
Martin Luther Refracted
Piotr Malysz
6/21/2016 • 0
What's at Stake...Current Debates...Justification?
Bruce McCormack
6/14/2016 • 0
Christ and the City
James S. Stewart
6/7/2016 • 0
Impossible Love
Craig and Médine Keener
5/31/2016 • 0
Seasons of Waiting
Betsy Childs Howard
5/24/2016 • 0
Doing the Right Thing the Wrong Way
Eugene Peterson
5/17/2016 • 0
Lutheranism and Ecumenism
Sarah Hinlicky Wilson: Lutheranism and Ecumenism
5/10/2016 • 0
A Heart for Missions
Chris and Elizabeth Baker
5/3/2016 • 0
A Mountaintop Ministry and a Broomtree Moment
Reginald W. Calvert
4/26/2016 • 0
Revelation: The Hope Book
Scott Duvall
4/19/2016 • 0
Centered Creativity
James Earl Massey
4/12/2016 • 0
The Acts of the Apostles
Osvaldo Padilla
4/5/2016 • 0
Christ's Resurrection Makes Everything New
Oswald Hoffman
3/29/2016 • 0
Irenaeus
Jeffrey Bingham
3/22/2016 • 0
Soundings in Lutheran Spirituality: Saints
Sarah Hinlicky Wilson: Soundings in Lutheran Spirituality: Saints
3/15/2016 • 0
Who Was Theodoret of Cyrus?
Stefana Dan Laing
3/8/2016 • 0
The Baptist Story
Anthony Chute, Nathan Finn, and Michael Haykin
3/1/2016 • 0
Good Samaritan
Laura Smit: Good Samaritan
2/23/2016 • 0
Core at Core, Heart to Heart
Lord George Carey of Clifton
2/16/2016 • 0
Gospel Hype: A Look at the Gospel of Judas
Darrell Bock
2/9/2016 • 0
The Lost Sermons of C. H. Spurgeon
Christian T. George
2/2/2016 • 0
Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled
Gardner C. Taylor
1/26/2016 • 0
A Theology of Work and Vocation
Scott B. Rae
1/19/2016 • 0
A Long Conversation About People and Place - God's Friendship with Moses and Wendell Berry's Essays
Paul R. House: A Long Conversation About People and Place - God's Friendship with Moses and Wendell Berry's Essays
1/12/2016 • 0
Chained for Jesus
Dennis and Vania Aggrey
1/5/2016 • 0
A Changeless Christ for a Changing World
Walter A. Maier
12/29/2015 • 0
A Christmas Melody
Daniel Cason
12/22/2015 • 0
The Spirit
Karl Barth
12/15/2015 • 0
A Renaissance of Grace
Collin Hansen
12/8/2015 • 0
Cherry Picking the Bible
Brian Cosby
12/1/2015 • 0
Come Before Winter
Charles T. Carter: Come Before Winter
11/24/2015 • 0
ECT at Twenty
Thomas G. Guarino
11/17/2015 • 0
God's Righteousness as God's Fairness in Romans
Frank Thielman: God's Righteousness as God's Fairness in Romans
11/10/2015 • 0
Behind Nazi Lines: A True Story of Andrew Gerow Hodges
Denise George
11/3/2015 • 0
Come Out Into the Tempest of Living
Mark DeVine
10/27/2015 • 0
From Ashes to Revival: The Rwandan Genocide
Samuel Mugisha
10/20/2015 • 0
How Luther's Story Turned the World Upside Down
Gwenfair Walters Adams
10/13/2015 • 0
Voice of the Voiceless
Randel Everett
10/6/2015 • 0
Have You Been to Bethany?
Robert Smith Jr.: Have You Been to Bethany?
9/29/2015 • 0
The Other Jonathan Edwards
Gerald R. McDermott
9/22/2015 • 0
Christ-Centered Preaching
Bryan Chapell
9/15/2015 • 0
The Resilient Pastor
Mark Searby
9/8/2015 • 0
The Non-Negotiables
Sheila Liaugminas
9/1/2015 • 0
Zounds
Deborah Leighton
8/25/2015 • 0
Bonhoeffer's Seminary Vision
Paul R. House: Bonhoeffer's Seminary Vision
8/18/2015 • 0
Preaching from the Prophets
Elizabeth Achtemeier
8/11/2015 • 0
Overcoming A Diagnosis
Matt Paetz
8/4/2015 • 0
Facing an Uncertain Future
E. K. Bailey
7/28/2015 • 0
Why Marriage Matters
Eric Teetsel
7/21/2015 • 0
Prayer and the Priesthood of Christ
James B. Torrance
7/14/2015 • 0
I Will Not Die But Live
Tommye Lambert
7/7/2015 • 0
Handling Life's Second Best
Harry Emerson Fosdick
6/30/2015 • 0
Marriage: God's Majestic Institution
Andrew T. Walker
6/26/2015 • 0
The Intersection of Faith and Law: A Conversation
Jack Nelson
6/23/2015 • 0
In the Garbage Slums of Cairo
Ellen Vaughn
6/16/2015 • 0
How Do We Begin the Immigration Conversation?
M. Daniel Carroll
6/9/2015 • 0
Why Prison Ministry?
David Smith
6/2/2015 • 0
I Fear for You: A Pastor's Persistent Love
Steve Bateman
5/26/2015 • 0
A New Reformation Moment
Peter Jensen: A New Reformation Moment
5/19/2015 • 0
I Hate Preaching (Can We Just Talk?)
This lecture by Mark Jeske was given in 2013 at Beeson Divinity School.
5/12/2015 • 0
Sharp-Elbow Ecumenism
Timothy George talks with R.R. Reno about ecumenism and First Things magazine.
5/5/2015 • 0
Victory in the Valley
Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., and Timothy George introduce C. M. Ward's sermon "Victory in the Valley." The full sermon follows their discussion.
4/28/2015 • 0
A Patterned Life
Timothy George talks with David Bebbington about his life and scholarship.
4/21/2015 • 0
The Week that Made the World
Robert Gordon
4/14/2015 • 0
Igniting the Fire
The Movements and Mentors That Shaped Billy Graham
4/7/2015 • 0
Love on Good Friday
FitzSimons Allison: Love on Good Friday
3/31/2015 • 0
Teresa's Scriptural Vision
Timothy George talks with Elizabeth Newman about Teresa of Avila
3/24/2015 • 0
The Future of Jesus
Peter Jensen
3/17/2015 • 0
Luke and the Reformers
Beth Kreitzer
3/6/2015 • 0
Discovering the Global Christian Story
Timothy George talks with Mark Noll about his new memoir.
3/3/2015 • 0
My Wife's Death in Biblical Perspective
Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., and Timothy George introduce E.V. Hill's sermon, preached at his wife's funeral in 1987. The full sermon follows their discussion.
2/24/2015 • 0
Work and the Life to Come
Mark DeVine interviews Russell Moore
2/17/2015 • 0
Third Party Reproduction
Timothy George talks with Jennifer Lahl about reproductive ethics.
2/3/2015 • 0
Have You Been to Zarephath?
Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., and Timothy George introduce Daven Watkin's sermon on 1 Kings 17. The full sermon follows their discussion.
1/27/2015 • 0
Transforming Cities
Timothy George talks with Greg Thornbury about the need for Christians in major cities.
1/20/2015 • 0
What Are Theologians For?
Kevin Vanhoozer delivered this lecture at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 2013.
1/13/2015 • 0
On the Alabama Frontier
Timothy George talks with historian Jonathan Bass about the history of Howard College and Samford University
1/6/2015 • 0
What Are You Waiting For?
Hayden Walker
12/30/2014 • 0
Tilting Toward the Divine
Timothy George talks with Joseph Bottum about writing Christmas carols.
12/23/2014 • 0
Miracles
Timothy George talks with Eric Metaxas about his new book on miracles.
12/16/2014 • 0
Evangelizing Postmoderns
D. A. Carson delivered this lecture at Beeson Divinity School in 1997 as part of the Biblical Studies Lectures.
12/9/2014 • 0
The Lord's Table
Timothy George talks with Bill Boyd about Holy Communion.
12/2/2014 • 0
Humbug and Hope
Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., and Timothy George introduce Peter Gomes's sermon given on the Second Sunday of Advent.
11/25/2014 • 0
A Deep Encounter with the Word of God
Timothy George talks with Peter Adam about the ministry of the Word.
11/18/2014 • 0
An Introduction to the Psalms
Allen Ross delivered this lecture at Beeson Divinity School in 2006 to introduce the series Living with the Psalms.
11/11/2014 • 0
Virtue-Based Character
Timothy George talks with Drayton Nabers about virtue.
11/4/2014 • 0
From Fear to Faith
Frank Thielman: From Fear to Faith
10/28/2014 • 0
Decidedly Evangelical
Andrew C. Pearson, Jr.
10/21/2014 • 0
Calvin, Humility, and Postmodernism
Karen Petersen Finch delivered this lecture at Beeson Divinity School in 2012 as part of the Reformation Heritage Lectures.
10/14/2014 • 0
Sports and Christianity
Timothy George talks with Doug Webster about the place of sports in the Christian life.
10/7/2014 • 0
Back Home at Last
Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., and Timothy George introduce Lyle Dorsett's testimony sermon. The full sermon follows their discussion.
9/30/2014 • 0
The Whole Church Taking the Whole Gospel to the Whole World
Douglas Birdsall
9/16/2014 • 0
Richard Sibbes's Vision of the Evangelical Church
Mark Dever delivered this lecture at Beeson Divinity School in 2000 as part of the Reformation Heritage Lectures.
9/9/2014 • 0
The Kindnesses of God
Timothy George talks with Mark Dever about his conversion, his doctoral work on Richard Sibbes, and his ministry as a pastor.
9/2/2014 • 0
The Church of the Undivided Christ
Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., introduces Timothy George's sermon on 1 Cor. 1:10-19. The full sermon, preached at Beeson Divinity School, follows their discussion.
8/26/2014 • 0
No Less Than a Carpenter
Mark DeVine talks with Pastor Tom Nelson about honoring God’s vision for work through transforming the culture of a church.
8/19/2014 • 0
The Samaritan Woman's Sermon
Dale Bruner lectures on Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan Woman from John 4. This lecture was delivered at Beeson Divinity School in 2011.
8/12/2014 • 0
Resident Aliens
Timothy George talks with Will Willimon about the 25th anniversary of his book Resident Aliens (written with Stanley Hauerwas)
8/5/2014 • 0
Work, Hope, and Revival
Mark DeVine talks with Dan Scott about creativity, poverty, and why liberation theology does not liberate.
7/22/2014 • 0
God's Passion for the Nations
Timothy George talks with Jeff Lewis about God-centered theology of mission.
7/15/2014 • 0
A Theology as Big as the City
This lecture was delivered by Ray Bakke at Beeson Divinity School in 1993.
7/8/2014 • 0
The Pastor's Kid
Timothy George talks with Barnabas Piper about the challenges that face pastors' children and what the church can do to help.
7/1/2014 • 0
An Enormous Gift for Our Spirituality
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., introduce Marva Dawn's sermon on Exodus 31. The full sermon, preached at Beeson Divinity School in 2000, follows their discussion.
6/24/2014 • 0
Gratitude: An Intellectual History
Timothy George talks with Peter Leithart about his book on gratitude.
6/17/2014 • 0
The Struggle for the Soul of Texas
This lecture on the 1841 revival at Washington-on-the-Brazos was delivered by David Bebbington in 2005 at Beeson Divinity School.
6/10/2014 • 0
Why Should We Work?
Dr. Mark DeVine talks with Dr. Greg Forster about preaching, flourishing, and the prosperity gospel.
6/3/2014 • 0
How to Become Effective Preachers of Jesus
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., introduce Father Cantalamessa's sermon on Acts 2. The full sermon, preached at Beeson Divinity School in 2012, follows their discussion.
5/27/2014 • 0
Dancing in the Dungeon
Ron Ethridge
5/20/2014 • 0
Augustine and the Mystery of Time
This lecture by Timothy George was delivered in 2002 at the C.S. Lewis Summer Institute in Oxford, England.
5/13/2014 • 0
Vocation and Love
Gene Edward Veith
5/6/2014 • 0
Do You See?
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., introduce Jonathan Haef's sermon on John 20. The full sermon follows their discussion.
4/29/2014 • 0
The Messy Whole
Timothy George talks with Andrew Purves about his life, his influences, and Christianity in Scotland and Ireland.
4/22/2014 • 0
The Evidence of His Presence
Timothy George interviews Dr. Craig Keener about coming to faith out of atheism.
4/15/2014 • 0
Practicing the Nicene Faith
This lecture by Elizabeth Newman was delivered at The Will to Believe and the Need for Creed conference at Beeson Divinity School in 2009.
4/8/2014 • 0
Seminary as Formation
Timothy George talks with Bishop Edward Salmon about spiritual formation and the Benedictine tradition.
4/1/2014 • 0
The Beauty of Brokenness
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., introduce Christian George's sermon on Luke 8. The full sermon follows their discussion.
3/25/2014 • 0
Bluegrass Soul
Timothy George interviews Dr. Gary Furr about Bluegrass music. The interview features music from his band Shades Mountain Air.
3/18/2014 • 0
The Legacy of Jonathan Edwards
This talk by George Marsden was delivered at Beeson Divinity School in 2004.
3/11/2014 • 0
Let Christ Be the Looking Glass
Timothy George talks with John Thompson about the history of exegesis and Calvin's hermeneutic.
3/4/2014 • 0
Irreconcilable Differences and Inescapable Realities
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., introduce Smith's sermon on Jeremiah 1. The full sermon follows their discussion.
2/25/2014 • 0
Timothy George on the Bible
Collin Hansen interviews Timothy George about the Reformers view of Scripture, the Battle for the Bible, and Christian conscience.
2/18/2014 • 0
The Down-to-Earth God
This talk by Kathleen Nielson was delivered at Beeson Divinity School in 2009 as part of a series on the Nicene Creed.
2/11/2014 • 0
Humbled by the Mercy of God
Timothy George talks with David Platt about his preaching ministry and the need for patience in shepherding people on the mission.
2/4/2014 • 0
Preaching with Moral Courage
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., introduce Haddon Robinson's sermon on 1 Kings 22. The full sermon follows their discussion.
1/28/2014 • 0
Passing Through the Fire
Darrell Cook, pastor of Dogwood Grove Baptist Church, tells the story of God's faithfulness after a church fire.
1/21/2014 • 0
The Lost History of Global Christianity
Philip Jenkins
1/14/2014 • 0
Doubts About the Death Penalty
Timothy George talks with Fisher Humphreys about capital punishment.
1/7/2014 • 0
What Are You Afraid Of?
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., introduce Cleophus LaRue's sermon on Matthew 25:14-25 . The full sermon follows their discussion.
12/31/2013 • 0
An Unexpected Christmas
Timothy George talks with his wife, Denise, about their first Christmas in Boston.
12/17/2013 • 0
The Pre-existent Christ
This lecture by Simon Gathercole was delivered at Beeson Divinity School in 2005 as the first of the Biblical Studies Lectures.
12/10/2013 • 0
Preaching Truth in an Age of Idolatry
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., introduce Barry Black's sermon on Daniel 5. The full sermon follows their discussion.
11/26/2013 • 0
Who Was Bull Connor?
Timothy George talks with Bill Nunnelley about the life and legacy of the infamous Bull Connor.
11/19/2013 • 0
Calvin and the Mystery of Believing
This lecture on predestination by John Thompson was delivered at Beeson Divinity School in 2013 as the third of the Reformation Heritage Lectures.
11/12/2013 • 0
Anselm and the Beauty of Theology
Timothy George talks with Dr. David Hogg about Anselm of Canterbury.
11/5/2013 • 0
The Lord Will Provide
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., introduce Kent Hughes sermon on the sacrifice of Isaac. The full sermon follows their discussion.
10/29/2013 • 0
Work, Wealth, and Human Flourishing
Timothy George talks with Mark DeVine about work, the economy, wealth, and stewardship.
10/22/2013 • 0
Covenant, Camp, and Common Worship
Timothy George talks with Rev. Bill Boyd.
10/15/2013 • 0
The Pastor's Study
This lecture by R. Kent Hughes was delivered at Beeson Divinity School in 1996 as part of the Conger Lectures on Biblical Preaching.
10/8/2013 • 0
Unplanned
Timothy George talks with Abby Johnson about her work as director of a Planned Parenthood clinic and why she left that work.
10/1/2013 • 0
A Nation on Trial
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., Bryan Gunn's sermon on Micah 6:1-8, preached at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in 2008 (an election year). The full sermon follows their discussion.
9/24/2013 • 0
The Steward and Reality
The Steward and Reality, a lecture by James Earl Massey, was delivered at Beeson Divinity School in 2004 as part of the Conger Lectures on Biblical Preaching.
9/17/2013 • 0
While the World Watched
Timothy George talks with Carolyn McKinstry about the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church and how it has shaped her life.
9/10/2013 • 0
A Love That Forgives
Timothy George talks with Rev. Arthur Price, Jr. about the history and ministry of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church.
9/3/2013 • 0
Are We Following the Real Jesus?
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., discuss David Platt's sermon on Luke 9: 57-62, preached at the Convergence Conference of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina in 2010. The full sermon follows their comments.
8/27/2013 • 0
The Relational Leader
Timothy George talks with Andrew Westmoreland about growing up as the son of a pastor and about leading a Christian university.
8/20/2013 • 0
The Steward and Ritual
The Steward and Ritual, a lecture by James Earl Massey, was delivered at Beeson Divinity School in 2004 as part of the Conger Lectures on Biblical Preaching.
8/13/2013 • 0
International Theological Education
Timothy George talks with Seth Tarrer about teaching at the graduate level overseas.
8/6/2013 • 0
Humanity Devalued
Timothy George talks with Ben Mitchell about biotechnology, Christian ethics, and what we might face in the future.
7/30/2013 • 0
How I Found My Soul
This sermon on Luke 24 by James C. Dennison was preached at the E.K. Bailey Preaching Conference.
7/23/2013 • 0
To Serve God in the World
Timothy George talks with David Parks, the director of Beeson's Global Center.
7/16/2013 • 0
Allegory or Analogy? What are they saying about the parables today?
This lecture by Craig Blomberg was delivered at Beeson Divinity School in 2009 as part of the Biblical Studies Lectures.
7/9/2013 • 0
The Landscape of Theological Education
Timothy George talks with Daniel Aleshire about streams and currents in theological education.
7/2/2013 • 0
These Things Declare
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., discuss Ralph West's sermon on Titus 2 preached at the Beeson Pastors School. The full sermon follows their comments.
6/25/2013 • 0
Cultures and the Kingdom
Timothy George talks with Tom Steffen about intercultural studies, Great Commission companies, and the difference between missions and mission.
6/18/2013 • 0
Preaching As Listeners Like to Hear It
This lecture by Haddon Robinson was part of the 2000 Conger Lectures on Biblical Preaching at Beeson Divinity School.
6/11/2013 • 0
In the Long Run
Timothy George talks with Russell Moore about ethics and religious liberty.
6/4/2013 • 0
The Ascension
Sinclair Ferguson
5/28/2013 • 0
In the Shadow of the Clinic
Timothy George talks with Betsy Childs about her experience in pro-life activism.
5/21/2013 • 0
What Hath Barmen to Do with Harlem?
This lecture by Terriel Byrd was part of our 2011 series on the Barmen Declaration.
5/14/2013 • 0
Freedom without Truth
Timothy George talks with John Stonestreet about culture apart from a Biblical worldview.
5/7/2013 • 0
A Necessary Shift in the Paradigm of Ministry
Mark L. Bailey
4/30/2013 • 0
Spirituality and Scholarship
Bruce Winter
4/23/2013 • 0
God's Train on God's Tracks
Mark Jeske
4/16/2013 • 0
Rules and Relationship
Douglas K. Stuart
4/9/2013 • 0
The God of the Living
FitzSimons Allison: The God of the Living
4/2/2013 • 0
The Bottom Line
A. L. Patterson Jr.
3/26/2013 • 0
No Reason to Fear the Truth
Mark Galli
3/19/2013 • 0
The Romance of Preaching
Richard Bewes
3/12/2013 • 0
Life and the Law
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange
3/5/2013 • 0
Sustained by Sovereign Grace: The Ground of Assurance
John Piper
2/26/2013 • 0
A Mighty Long Journey
Charles T. Carter: A Mighty Long Journey
2/19/2013 • 0
Pursuing the Personal
James M. Houston
2/12/2013 • 0
The Church Inside the Walls
Timothy George talks with Jim Liske about the ministry of Prison Fellowship.
2/5/2013 • 0
Puritan Spirituality
Timothy George talks with Gerald Bray about the Puritans.
1/29/2013 • 0
The Omniscient Creator
View the accompanying slideshow.
1/22/2013 • 0
Living in Tension
Timothy George talks with Doug Webster about theology of ministry.
1/15/2013 • 0
The Church on the Frontier of Racial Tension
This lecture was delivered by Dr. King at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, on April 19, 1961. Timothy George introduces the lecture.
1/8/2013 • 51 minutes, 52 seconds
The Unity Factor
John Armstrong
1/1/2013 • 0
Joy Born at Bethlehem
Timothy George reads a Christmas sermon by Charles Spurgeon.
12/24/2012 • 0
A Student's Perspective
Timothy George talks with Beeson Divinity student James Sutton about his path to ministry.
12/18/2012 • 0
Matthew and the Magi
An informative talk about the background of Matthew 2 and the Magi's visit to Jesus.
12/11/2012 • 0
The First Thousand Years
Dean Timothy George talks with historian Robert Louis Wilken about his new book on the first millennium of the Christian church.
12/4/2012 • 0
The Man the King Delights to Honor
A sermon by Tim Keller, introduced by Timothy George and Robert Smith, Jr.
11/27/2012 • 0
Does the Book of Proverbs Promise Too Much?
Bruce Waltke gave the Biblical Studies Lecture at Beeson Divinity School in 1996.
11/13/2012 • 0
Disciplines for Church Theologians
Dean Timothy George talks with Karen Petersen Finch about the faithful shaping of a theological life.
11/6/2012 • 0
Sheep and Goats
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., discuss Dr. Haddon Robinson's sermon "Sheep and Goats," preached at the Beeson Pastors School. The full sermon follows their discussion.
10/30/2012 • 0
The Ends of the Earth
Timothy George talks with Rev. Julian Linell about missions, linguistics, and new frontiers in Global Christianity.
10/23/2012 • 0
Surprised by Jesus
Dean Timothy George talks with Rob Willis about his background as a secular Jew and the story of his encounter with Jesus Christ.
10/16/2012 • 0
Calvin and Luther on Interpreting Genesis
Reformation Heritage Lecture, 1995
10/9/2012 • 0
Serving God and Country
Timothy George talks with Lyle Dorsett about his book on chaplains in World War II.
10/2/2012 • 0
A Knock at Midnight
Martin Luther King, Jr.
9/25/2012 • 0
An Improbable Bishop
Timothy George talks with William Willimon about his life and ministry.
9/18/2012 • 0
Justification According to Paul
This lecture was part of the Biblical Studies Lecture series at Beeson Divinity School in 2000. It later became the basis for the book Revisiting Paul's Doctrine of Justification: A Challenge to the New Perspective.
9/11/2012 • 0
Youth Ministry and the Means of Grace
Timothy George talks with Brian Cosby about his experience in ministry and how the means of grace can shape a youth ministry.
9/4/2012 • 0
Burning the Plow
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., discuss Dr. Calvin Miller's sermon on 1 Kings 19:14-21. The full sermon follow their discussion.
8/28/2012 • 0
People of Blessing
Dean Timothy George talks with John Upton about the church around the world.
8/21/2012 • 0
The Old Testament and Christian Mission
Christopher J. H. Wright
8/14/2012 • 0
The Bible in Color
Timothy George talks with Dr. He Qi about the Chinese cultural revolution, his Christian faith, and his art.
8/7/2012 • 0
In One Body, Through the Cross
Carl Braaten
7/31/2012 • 0
The Spectrum of Evangelicalism
Dean Timothy George talks with Collin Hansen about the height, breadth, and depths of Evangelicalism.
7/24/2012 • 0
Never Give Up
Timothy George talks with Dr. Don Hawkins about depression, encouragement, and perseverance.
7/17/2012 • 0
The Historical Jesus and the Apostolic Testimony
Richard Bauckham
7/11/2012 • 0
Jesus in Living Memory
Timothy George talks with John-Paul Lotz about his ministry and his academic work in early Christian history.
7/3/2012 • 0
God's Gift of Sabbath
Marva Dawn
6/26/2012 • 0
A Conversation with Mark Noll
Timothy George talks with Mark Noll about Calvin, Luther, Aquinas, Wesley, and the life of the mind.
6/19/2012 • 0
Preaching Old Testament Narrative
In this lecture, delivered at Beeson Divinity School in 1997, Elizabeth Achtemeier unfolds the overarching narrative of Scripture and shows the Christian story's rootedness in the Old Testament.
6/12/2012 • 0
Moving Toward Doxology
Dean Timothy George talks with Justin Wainscott about his formation as a pastor and about writing hymns.
6/5/2012 • 0
The Glory of the Groan
Robert Smith Jr.: The Glory of the Groan
5/29/2012 • 0
God's Character in God's World
Paul R. House: God's Character in God's World
5/22/2012 • 0
Planting a Relational Church
Dean Timothy George talks with Joel Brooks about planting Redeemer Community Church.
5/15/2012 • 0
Studying the Bible in the Modern World
N. T. Wright delivered this lecture at Beeson Divinity School in 1991. Frank Thielman and Timothy George introduce the lecture.
5/8/2012 • 0
Jesus in Jamaica
Neville Callam
5/1/2012 • 0
A Lesson from Isaiah
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., discuss Rev. Eric Alexander's sermon on Isaiah 6 . The full sermon follows their discussion.
4/24/2012 • 0
Remembering Chuck Colson
Timothy George reflects on the life of Charles Colson then introduces a message, preached in summer 2011, which is Colson's challenge to pastors in the 21st century.
4/21/2012 • 0
The Gospel with Hands and Feet
Dean Timothy George talks with Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie about the history of the A.M.E., her calling, and what it means to live out the Gospel.
4/17/2012 • 0
A Psalm of Resurrection
A message by Father Benedict Groeschel on Psalm 24, delivered at Beeson Divinity School in 2007.
4/10/2012 • 0
Hitler in the Crosshairs
Dean Timothy George talks with Dr. John Woodbridge about his book Hitler in the Crosshairs.
4/3/2012 • 0
The Blessed Hope
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., discuss Richard Mouw's sermon on the second coming from Titus 2:11-15. The full sermon follows their discussion.
3/27/2012 • 0
The Great Commission Resurgence
Timothy George talks with Bryant Wright, the president of the Southern Baptist Convention.
3/20/2012 • 0
Life in the Spirit
This lecture on the Holy Spirit was delivered at Beeson Divinity School in 1993.
3/13/2012 • 0
Preacher to the Papal Household
Dean Timothy George talks with Father Raniero Cantalamessa about his life story and his love for God.
3/6/2012 • 0
Watchman, What of the Night?
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., discuss Bishop Jerry Macklin's sermon on Isaiah 51,“Watchman, What of the Night?" which was delivered at the Beeson Pastors School. The full sermon follows their discussion.
2/28/2012 • 0
Adopted for Life
Dean Timothy George talks with Russell Moore about his adoption of two children and about the biblical theology of adoption.
2/21/2012 • 0
The Evangelical Future
Timothy George introduces the talk J. I. Packer gave on his 80th birthday in 2012 for the conference Beeson Divinity sponsored called, "J. I. Packer and the Evangelical Future."
2/14/2012 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 26 seconds
Holy Ground
Timothy George talks with Chris Castaldo about the book Holy Ground.
2/7/2012 • 0
Only God is Great
Walter Kaiser
1/31/2012 • 0
The Relevance of the Reformation
Herman Selderhuis and Karla Apperloo-Boersma
1/24/2012 • 0
Confession and Courage
Timothy George talks with Archbishop Robert Duncan about the changing face of the Anglican church.
1/17/2012 • 0
The Gospel as Public Truth
This lecture on the Gospel and pluralism was delivered by Bishop Lesslie Newbigin at Beeson Divinity School in 1997, just a few months before his death.
1/10/2012 • 0
Preaching with Anticipation
Dean Timothy George talks with Dr. Ralph West about his testimony and ministry.
1/3/2012 • 0
The Ultimate Idolatry Story
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., discuss Debbie Blue's sermon “The Ultimate Idolatry Story." The full sermon follows their discussion.
12/27/2011 • 0
Martin Luther's Christmas Story
Timothy George reads Martin Luther's version of the Nativity story from a book compiled by Roland Bainton.
12/20/2011 • 0
Strangers in a Strange Land
This lecture on 1 Peter was delivered by Dr. Karen Jobes as part of Beeson's Biblical Studies lectures.
12/13/2011 • 0
The Post-Racial Church
Timothy George talks with Kenneth Mathews and Sydney Park about a biblical framework for multi-ethnic reconciliation.
12/6/2011 • 0
Proclaiming the Christian Gospel in a Secular Culture
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., discuss Dr. Thomas Long's sermon “Measured for Ministry," which was preached at the Beeson Pastors School. The full sermon follows their discussion.
11/29/2011 • 0
Hymns of Thanksgiving
Guest: Paul Richardson
11/18/2011 • 0
When Should a Church Close Its Doors?
Dean Timothy George talks with Dr. Mark DeVine, Dr. Thomas Fuller, and Rev. Ronald Sterling about how we should respond to churches in decline.
11/15/2011 • 0
Luther, Kepler, and the Chicken Bone
Oberman lecture
11/8/2011 • 0
Bringing the Kingdom to Bear
Timothy George talks with Dr. Harry Reeder about church, faith and the public square.
11/1/2011 • 0
Measured for Ministry
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., discuss Warren Wiersbe's sermon "Measured for Ministry."
10/25/2011 • 0
The Legacy of a Parlor Maid
Timothy George talks with Rev. Richard Bewes about his family history, his life of ministry, and his relationship with John Stott.
10/18/2011 • 0
The Reformation: A Living Option for Today?
Faith, Doubt and Reassurance
10/11/2011 • 0
Stubborn Joy and Tenacious Praise
Timothy George talks with Dr. Maurice Watson about his ministry and the pastors who have shaped him.
10/4/2011 • 0
Spiritual Depression
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., discuss Martyn Lloyd-Jones's sermon “Spiritual Depression," which was preached in Westminster Chapel in 1954. The full sermon follows their discussion.
9/27/2011 • 0
Deeper into Grace
Timothy George talks with Tullian Tchividjian about why we should not fear grace.
9/20/2011 • 0
The World Our Parish
Timothy George talks with Dr. Jim Garlow about ministry in a megachurch, the importance of Christian history, mobilizing the church for political engagement, and a host of other topics.
9/13/2011 • 0
Yankee Ingenuity and the Grace of God: Portraits of Three Antebellum Baptists
Dean Timothy George talks with Dr. Brad Creed about three great lives in American Church History.
9/6/2011 • 0
Measuring the Ruins
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., discuss Elizabeth Achtemeier's sermon “Measuring the Ruins,” which was preached at Beeson Divinity School as part of the Conger Preaching Lectures. The full sermon follows their discussion.
8/30/2011 • 0
Great Commission Omissions
Timothy George talks with Dr. Brian Stanley about the history of World Missions.
8/23/2011 • 0
Augustine and the Reading of Scripture
Timothy George talks with Dr. Jason Byassee about the relevance of the Church Fathers for the local church.
8/16/2011 • 0
An Outpouring of Love
Timothy George talks with Dr. David Dockery about the tornado that struck Union University in 2008 and the experience of rebuilding.
8/9/2011 • 0
Planting Churches that Plant Churches that Plant Churches
Timothy George talks with Rev. Matt Adair about his pastoral calling, his church, and the Acts 29 network.
8/2/2011 • 0
The Ark of the Covenant
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., discuss Adrian Roger's sermon “The Ark of the Covenant .” This sermon, which was preached at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, follows their discussion.
7/26/2011 • 0
Was Spurgeon a Theologian?
Timothy George talks with Christian George about the life and ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Spurgeon was the "Prince of Preachers"...but was he a theologian?
7/19/2011 • 0
Theology in the Context of World Christianity
Timothy George talks with Dr. Timothy Tennent about the relationship between theology and missiology in the 21st century.
7/12/2011 • 0
Pope John Paul II
Timothy George talks with Dr. George Weigel about the life of Pope John Paul II. Weigel spent fifteen years researching and writing about the late pope.
7/5/2011 • 0
A Voice in the Wilderness
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., discuss Sandy Ray's sermon A Voice in the Wilderness.
6/28/2011 • 0
Some Walls Don't Need to Be Rebuilt
Timothy George talks with Daven Watkins about ministering in a devastated community following the tornado of April 27, 2011.
6/21/2011 • 0
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
Timothy George talks with Eric Metaxas about the life and legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
6/14/2011 • 0
The Wild Goose and the Hymnal
Timothy George talks with hymnodist John Bell about the history of the Iona Community in Scotland, about music in community, and about how the Holy Spirit is like a wild goose.
6/7/2011 • 0
Repentance That Sings
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr. discuss Dr. Bryan Chapell's sermon "Repentance That Sings," which was preached at Southern Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY as a part of the E.Y. Mullins lectures on Biblical Preaching.
5/31/2011 • 0
Christians at the Border
Timothy George talks with Danny Carroll about how Christians should think about issues relating to immigration.
5/24/2011 • 28 minutes, 12 seconds
Literature and the Christian Imagination
Timothy George talks with Dr. Ralph Wood about his spiritual and intellectual development and his passion for Christian Literature.
5/17/2011 • 0
When the Church Must Stand Alone
Timothy George talks with Dr. Erwin Lutzer about his childhood growing up in a German family in Canada, about his interest in German history, and about the pressing cultural crises facing the church.
5/10/2011 • 0
What Do the Baptists Stand For?
Timothy George talks with David Coffey about religious liberty, Baptists and Christian unity, about and Coffey's involvement in the Keswick movement.
5/3/2011 • 0
Running on Empty
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., discuss Doug Webster's sermon "Running on Empty," which was part of the chapel series "The Faith We Confess." The full sermon follows their discussion.
4/26/2011 • 0
Holy Week and the Cross
Timothy George talks with Dr. Carl Beckwith about the meaning of Holy Week, Martin Luther's Theology of the Cross, and how the Cross should influence our ecclesiology.
4/19/2011 • 0
Lent and the Life of Prayer
Timothy George talks with Vickie Gaston about the meaning of Lent, its place in the Church Year, and the worth of prayer in the Christian life.
4/12/2011 • 0
Barmen and the Baptists
Timothy George talks with Albert Mohler about the Baptist response to Nazi Germany, the history of social engagement in the church, and both the purpose and the perils of political involvement.
4/5/2011 • 0
A Thorn in the Flesh
Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., discuss James Earl Massey's sermon "A Thorn in the Flesh," which they consider an excellent example of the use of personal illustration in preaching. The full sermon follows their discussion.
3/29/2011 • 0
Defending Life
Timothy George talks with Dr. Francis Beckwith about what the prolife movement has achieved and what must be accomplished in the future in order to overturn Roe v. Wade.
3/22/2011 • 0
Sophie Scholl and the Crucible of Suffering
Timothy George talks with Dr. Annemarie Kidder about the life and death of Sophie Scholl, a young girl who whose Christian convictions led her to join the resistance against Nazi Germany.
3/15/2011 • 0
Presbyterians, Pentecostals, and the Power of the Holy Spirit
Timothy George talks with Dale Bruner about Bruner's relationship with Bible-teacher Henrietta Mears, his dissertation on the Holy Spirit, teaching systematic theology through the gospels, and why we need Martin Luther.
3/8/2011 • 0
Francis Schaeffer and the Shaping of Evangelicals
A conversation with Timothy George and Barry Hankins about 20th-century thinker and author Francis Schaeffer.
3/1/2011 • 0
What Will Last
In this the second of the series "Great Preachers, Past and Present," Dean Timothy George and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., discuss the message "What Will Last," preached by Dr. Howard Edington just a week after the tragic accidental death of his only son. The message in its entirety follows their discussion.
2/22/2011 • 0
The Call to Joy and Pain
A conversation with Timothy George and Ajith Fernando.
2/15/2011 • 0
Putting Faith into Words
A conversation with Timothy George and Kathleen Nielson.
2/8/2011 • 0
A Culture of the Cross
A conversation with Timothy George and Bruce Winter.
2/1/2011 • 0
A Good Snake Gone Bad
In the first episode of our new series, Great Sermons, Past and Present, Dean Timothy George and preaching professor Dr. Robert Smith analyze Haddon Robinson's sermon "A Good Snake Gone Bad." This sermon on 2 Kings 18:4 was preached at the Beeson Pastors School.
1/25/2011 • 0
Propter Christum!
Theologian Carl Braaten talks with Timothy George about his childhood in Madagascar, his relationship with Paul Tillich, and his pilgrimage to Orthodox Lutheranism.
1/18/2011 • 0
Rwanda: Lessons from a Genocide
A conversation with Timothy George and Bishop John Rucyahana.
1/10/2011 • 0
Three Free Sins
A conversation with Timothy George and Steve Brown.
1/4/2011 • 0
Be Strong and Courageous!
Timothy George and Cliff Barrows discuss Barrows' sixty-five years of ministry.
12/21/2010 • 0
Curious About Jesus?
A conversation with Timothy George and Darrell Bock.
12/14/2010 • 0
A Preaching Life
Haddon Robinson talks about his early influences, and he and Timothy George discuss what makes a sermon expository.
12/7/2010 • 0
Incarnation
Bishop William Willimon does not respond kindly to people who wish him "Happy Holidays!"
11/30/2010 • 0
Confession, Solitude, and Celibacy
A conversation with Timothy George and Annemarie Kidder.
11/22/2010 • 0
Word and Spirit: Inseparable, Infallible
This sermon was preached by the late David Allan Hubbard at the dedication of Beeson Divinity School's Hodges Chapel in 1995. Dr. Hubbard was president of Fuller Theological seminary from 1963-1993. You can learn more about Andrew Gerow Hodges Chapel and take a video tour on our worship page.
11/15/2010 • 0
Preaching and Ministry
A conversation with Timothy George and Sinclair Ferguson.
11/8/2010 • 0
The Shaping of a Pastor
Timothy George and Alistair Begg discuss Begg's conversion and shaping influences, including Dr. Martin Lloyd Jones, Charles Spurgeon, and Samuel Rutherford. Begg talks about his experience with cancer and the lessons he has learned in more than thirty years of pastoral ministry.
11/1/2010 • 0
The Manhattan Declaration
Timothy George and Charles "Chuck" Colson discuss the history and vision of The Manhattan Declaration a year after its release. Colson also talks about his relationship with his daughter Emily and grandson Max, who is autistic.