Christ and Culture

Tom Nettles: The Life and Legacy of L. Russ Bush - EP 153

Our Center is named after the late L. Russ Bush. Dr. Tom Nettles joins Dr. Ken Keathley to talk about their mutual friend, Dr. Bush — “one of the great saints of Southern Baptist life.” Dr. Nettles tells how he became friends with Dr. Bush, their shared concerns about the Southern Baptist Convention, and how their landmark book Baptists and the Bible came about. (The conversation starts at 7:10)
Plus, at 31:30, Dr. Keathley reads a letter Dr. Nettles wrote to Dr. Bush before his passing.
In “Headlines" (1:30), Dr. Keathley talks with Joseph Josselyn about his upcoming film on Jesus filmed entirely in American Sign Language. You can learn more and watch a trailer here: https://www.jesusdeaffilm.com/
And in “On My Bookshelf” (35:10), Dr. Nettles recommends two books.
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All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Christopher Talbot: Theological Anthropology - EP 152

For the past three years, we at the Center for Faith and Culture have been involved in a project on theological anthropology. What does that term mean, and what have we learned? Christopher Talbot joins us to discuss his work in this area — and what resources he’d recommend if we want to learn more. (The conversation starts at 9:40.)
Plus, in “Headlines” (1:15), Meredith Cook talks about her new children’s book on missions called, 'Go Tell Everyone: 9 Missionaries Who Shared the Good News.'
And in “On My Bookshelf” (26:45), Christopher shares about his new book, 'Christians in Culture: Cultivating a Christian Worldview for All of Life.'
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All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Malcolm Yarnell: Karl Barth and Natural Theology - EP 151

Malcolm Yarnell joins us to talk about Karl Barth, natural theology, general theology, and what (if anything) we can learn about God from the natural world. (The conversation starts at 15:55.)
Plus, in “Headlines” (1:15), Dr. Ant Greenham returns to discuss the Middle East, campus protests, and antisemitism.
And in “On My Bookshelf” (39:40), Dr. Yarnell recommends some books for your bookshelf.
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All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Jennifer Wiseman: The Magnitude of the Universe (Plus a Tribute to Adrianne Miles) - EP 150

The universe is bigger, more mysterious, and more active than we could ever have imagined. Dr. Jennifer Wiseman has spent her career studying the universe. She explains how it all leads her to agree with the Psalmist that “the heavens declare the glory of God.” (The conversation starts at 9:00)
In “Headlines” (3:10), we honor Dr. Adrianne Miles.
And at the end of the episode (28:50), we announce the winner of our biggest giveaway ever!
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All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Brad Littlejohn: The Soft Tyranny of Smartphones - EP 149

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Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. But have we allowed these devices too much control in our lives? And what can we do about it? Brad Littlejohn highlights the challenges of smartphones, what we can do, and the problem with the smartphone being a “social passport.” (The conversation starts at 3:35.)
In “Headlines” (1:10), we highlight a massive contest to celebrate our upcoming 150th episode.
And in “On My Bookshelf” (22:20), Dr. Littlejohn recommends The Disappearance of Ethics by Oliver O'Donovan.
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All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Jacob Shatzer: Integrating Faith and Education - EP 148

What is education ultimately for? How should we think about public and private education? And is education merely about job readiness? Dr. Jacob Shatzer returns to the podcast to cast a vision for a theologically rich Christian vision of education. He encourages us to integrate faith and education, and he highlights challenges in education we need to prepare for.
In “Headlines” (1:05), Dr. Brad Littlejohn reacts to conservatism’s recent disdain for institutions. “We’re all Jacobins now,” he says — and he explains what he means by that phrase.
And in “On My Bookshelf” (30:45), Dr. Shatzer recommends a book of fiction.
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All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Brent Leatherwood & Miles Mullin: The Public Square, Gun Violence, and Prophetic Patriotism - EP 147

How can we be faithful Christians in the public square? Dr. Keathley talks with Brent Leatherwood and Miles Mullin of The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. The conversation touches on the public square, pro-life policies, gun violence, and “prophetic patriotism.” (The conversation begins at 1:40)
Plus, in “On My Bookshelf” (33:10), Brent Leatherwood and Miles Mullin tell us what they’re reading right now.
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All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Webb Simpson and William Kane: Golf to the Glory of God - EP 146

How can you glorify God in golf? PGA tour golfer Webb Simpson and his longtime friend William Kane join us to talk about we can glorify God in all our work and vocation — yes, including golf. The two share their testimonies, share how they maintain a focus on Christ, and explain how they live out the Great Commission in the golf community? (The conversation starts at 7:40.)
Plus, in “Headlines” (1:40), Drs. Ken Keathley and Benjamin Quinn talk about recent political developments in the abortion conversation. And in “On My Bookshelf” (30:15), Webb and William tell us what they’re reading right now.
- You can listen to Webb Simpson and William Kane on The Bible Caddie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-caddie-podcast/id1641539908
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All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Katie McCoy: Gender and Identity in a Confused Culture - EP 145

“We’re seeing the failures of the sexual revolution.” Katie McCoy joins us to discuss gender, identity, womanhood, and how we can address these topics biblically in an increasingly confused culture. (The conversation starts at 2:00).
Plus, in “On My Bookshelf” (36:25) Dr. McCoy tells us about a book she’s reading right now — and an all-time favorite.
- Katie McCoy's book is "To Be a Woman": https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/product/to-be-a-woman-2/
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All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Liz Hall: Our Suffering Has a Purpose - EP 144

Liz Hall wasn’t prepared to suffer. She'd studied suffering in her academic career, but a cancer diagnosis made her realize that she needed to make these truths person. So how can people draw on their faith in times of suffering, and how can we better prepare ourselves and others to suffer well? (The conversation starts at 11:00.)
Plus, in “Headlines” (1:10) Dr. Todd von Helms discusses evidence for the resurrection of Jesus, and in “On My Bookshelf” (33:25) Dr. Von Helms highlights his new book ‘Prayerful: How the Scriptures, History, and Experience Can Shape Our Prayers.’
Are you navigating suffering right now? Dr. Liz Hall has two paid research studies. See if they’re right for you:
- https://www.christiansuffering.com/
- https://www.christianlamentproject.com/
- Learn more about Todd von Helms’ new book ‘Prayerful’: https://www.amazon.com/Prayerful-Scriptures-History-Experience-Prayers/dp/B0CXLZFWHB
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All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx