Christ and Culture

Jamie and Tara Dew: Service, Burnout, and Formation - EP 108

Jamie and Tara Dew serve at out sister seminary, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Outside Jamie’s office are a towel and basin. Why? To remind him of his call to serve. Today, the Dews join us to talk about service, work, calling, burnout, and formation. (The conversation starts at 8:35.)
Also, in “Headlines” (1:13) Dr. Ken Keathley joins us to talk about school shootings. And in “On My Bookshelf” (34:10), Erin Smith recommends a book called, ‘The Connected Life.’
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Dan Darling: The Characters of Easter - EP 107

Each Easter, we tell the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection. But who were the major players in these events? Who were the key “characters of Easter”? Dan Darling joins us to talk about Judas, Peter, Barabbas, Pilate, the women at the tomb, and more. (The conversation starts at 7:10).
Also, in “Headlines” (1:07) Dr. Scott Hildreth joins us to talk about the new movie Jesus Revolution. And in “On My Bookshelf” (27:00) Nathaniel Williams highlights one of his favorite baseball books for Sports Month.
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Kelly Kapic: Embracing Your Limits - EP 106

We all have limits. Might those limits be a good thing? Dr. Kelly Kapic joins Ken Keathley and Jordan Steffaniak to talk about his book, “You're Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God’s Design, and Why That’s Good News.” They discuss why it’s good to spend eternity in a body, the importance of touch, our misunderstanding of humility, and more. (The conversation starts at 7:00.)
Also, in “Headlines” (1:04) Gabe Magan talks to Nathaniel Williams about the growing problem of sports gambling. And in “On My Bookshelf” (32:40) Dr. Quinn recommends Eugene Peterson’s classic book, “Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places.”
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Karen Swallow Prior: Why Christians Should Read Old Books - EP 105

Why should Christians read books — yes, even the old ones? Dr. Karen Swallow Prior joins us to answer this question. She also shares how she came to love books, how reading can help us cultivate virtues, and why fiction is important. She also answers a series of rapid fire questions on her favorite books. (The conversation begins at 11:00)
Also, what should you make of the recent scare of bank closures? In “Headlines” (1:20), Dr. David W. Jones joins us to offer perspective on the issue. And in “On My Bookshelf” (37:40), Dr. Keathley recommends two of his favorite old books.
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Jeremy Treat: Jesus and Travel Ball - EP 104

When sports schedules and church gatherings conflict, why does church always get the shaft? Dr. Jeremy Treat joins Benjamin Quinn and Cody Evans to discuss this important question. Their conversation touches on a theology of sports, the blessings of coaching, and how sports form us. (The conversation starts at 9:00.)
Also, Alexandra Davison joins us in “Headlines” (1:30) to discuss Lent and a resource she’s created. And in “On My Bookshelf” (37:40) Dr. Ken Keathley recommends a book he’s reading right now on Qanon.
- Read Jeremy Treat's article, 'More Than a Game': https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/more-than-a-game-theology-of-sport/
- Visit Alexandra Davison's website: https://www.culturecarerdu.com/
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Alex DiPrima: Spurgeon and Social Activism - EP 103

Was Spurgeon a socialist? What did he believe about the church's responsibility in social activism? And what can we learn from him? Dr. Alex DiPrima joins us to discuss. Dr. DiPrima is senior pastor of Emmanuel Church in Winston Salem, NC, and he holds a PhD from Southeastern in historical theology with a focus on the ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. He’s the author of the new book, 'Spurgeon and the Poor: How the Gospel Compels Christian Social Concern.' (The conversation begins at 16:35)
 
Plus, in “Headlines” (1:20), Benjamin Quinn speaks with pastor and Southeastern alum Merrick Nunn about the ongoing debate about Michael Jordan vs. Lebron James — and what we can learn from the conversation about healthy debates. And in “On My Bookshelf” (44:45), Dr. Brad Hambrick recommends a book from Miroslav Volf.
- Learn more about Dr. DiPrima's book: https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/spurgeon-and-the-poor-diprima.html
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Jeff Zweerink: Who’s Afraid of the Multiverse? - EP 102

Who's afraid of the multiverse? Not Jeff Zweerink. Zweerink works at Reasons to Believe, and he joins us to argue that the concept of a multiverse may not be as far-fetched as it sounds. And, in fact, the science of the multiverse coheres with a Christian worldview. (The conversation begins at 8:07.)
Plus, in “Headlines” (1:17) we stay on the topic of the multiverse as Aaron Earls discusses ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.’ In “On My Bookshelf” (26:30), Dr. David W. Jones recommends a biography of Matthew Henry.
- Read Dr. Zweerink’s writings at Reasons.org: https://reasons.org/team/jeff-zweerink
- Learn more about his book, ‘Who’s Afraid of the Multiverse’: https://support.reasons.org/purchase/whos-afraid-of-the-multiverse
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Lauren Whitman: Navigating Mom Guilt - EP 101

What is mom guilt? How is different from biblical guilt? And what feeds mom guilt? Lauren Whitman is a counselor with the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF), and she joins Dr. Benjamin Quinn and Megan Dickerson to discuss. Lauren is the author of a book titled, ‘Mom Guilt: Escaping Its Stronghold.’ (The conversation starts at 5:53.)
Plus, in “Headlines” (1:10), Dr. Ken Keathley reflects on the tragic earthquake in Turkey, and he recommends we support Send Relief. In “On My Bookshelf” (23:53), Dr. Dan Heimbach recommends one of his all-time favorite books.
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Jennifer Wiseman: Galaxies, Stars, Black Holes, and Discoveries Inspiring Wonder and Praise - EP 100

It’s episode 100! We’re honored to have back on the podcast renowned astrophysicist Dr. Jennifer Wiseman. What are new discoveries about galaxies, stars, and black holes? How is James Webb Space Telescope different from Hubble? And how does her study of the universe inspire awe and praise? (The conversation starts around 6:15)
Plus, in “Headlines” (10:30) Dr. Ken Keathley tells you about the Oxford Study Tour (https://iamgoi.ng/oxford/). In “On My Bookshelf” (39:37), Dr. Benjamin Quinn recommends a book on emotionally healthy leadership.
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Keith Simon: The Trouble with Tribalism - EP 99

Keith Simon is the author of a new book called 'Truth Over Tribe: Pledging Allegiance to the Lamb, Not the Donkey Or the Elephant.' He joins us to discuss the problems with tribalism — and what we can do to combat it. (The conversation starts at 12:53.)
Plus, in “Headlines” (1:06), Dr. Ken Keathley discusses ChatGPT. Is this new AI good, bad, or something else? In “On My Bookshelf” (39:37) he recommends a book.
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