Christ and Culture

Dru Johnson: The Crisis of Biblical Illiteracy - EP 113

“Will we ever again bother with scripture?” Dru Johnson recently posed this provocative question, and he joins Drs. Ken Keathley and Benjamin Quinn to discuss the growing crisis of biblical illiteracy. He explains why we our devotional practices are failing us, how we have a pidgin understanding of Scripture that lead to a “creolized” theology, and why listening to the Bible matters. The conversation starts at 8:05.(Watch his talk at our Exploring Personhood conference: https://cfc.sebts.edu/faith-and-culture/dru-johnson-will-we-ever-again-bother-with-scripture/ )
Also, in “Headlines”(1:20) Ken Keathley discusses fears about Artificial Intelligence.
And in “On My Bookshelf” (30:10) Dr. Keathley recommends a classic book by Carl Trueman.
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Courtney Moore: Womanhood Isn’t Cookie Cutter

“Let’s challenge the assumption that all women are the same,” says Courtney Moore of Women & Work and editor of the upcoming book, Women & Work: Bearing God's Image and Joining in his Image Through our Work.
She chats with Benjamin Quinn and Megan Dickerson about women, work, motherhood, and how womanhood isn’t cookie-cutter. The conversation touches on the biblical foundation for work, the unique nature of women’s work, how work has changed for women, why we should bridge the gap between working moms and stay-at-home moms, and much more. (The conversation begins at 8:40.)
Also, in “Headlines” (1:13) Ken Keathley discusses Disney’s lawsuit against the state of Florida. And in “On My Bookshelf” (39:25) Benjamin Quinn recommends a book on pastoral ministry.
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Mark Tooley: Making Sense of the Methodist Divide - EP 111

What’s going on in the Methodist denomination, and why should those of us who are Baptists care? Mark Tooley is the President of a Christian think tank called The IRD. He joins Dr. Ken Keathley to talk about Christian nationalism, biblical sexuality, and what’s behind the split in the Methodist denomination. (The conversation starts at 8:40.)
Also, in “Headlines” (1:10) Nathaniel Williams discusses the NFL draft — and what we can learn from the Philadelphia Eagles’ unorthodox draft strategy. And in “On My Bookshelf” (22:33) Nathaniel recommends 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry’ by John Mark Comer.
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Nathan Finn: On State Churches and Religious Liberty - EP 110

What have Baptists believed about religious liberty, and how ought we to think about it now? Dr. Nathan Finn joins us to talk about state churches, patriotism, spiritual formation, and Christian nationalism. The conversation was recorded after Dr. Finn's Carver-Barnes Lecture, "Against 'Establishmentarian' Baptist Political Theology," which you can watch here: http://iamgoi.ng/4fa
(The conversation begins at 8:00.)
Also, in “Headlines” (1:23) Dr. Christy Thornton discusses the coronation — and why it gives her “the heebie jeebies.” And in “On My Bookshelf” (33:35), Dr. Thornton recommends a classic book on believers baptism from George Beasley-Murray.
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Todd Hall: Loved into Loving - EP 109

What can psychology reveal about spiritual formation? Dr. Todd Hall pioneered a spiritual growth assessment, and he joins us to discuss it and more. The conversation touches on deep growth, implicit relational knowledge, attachment needs, and how “we are loved into loving.” (The conversation starts at 7:50.)
Also, in “Headlines” (1:10) Dr. Benjamin Quinn discusses taunting in sports. And in “On My Bookshelf” (28:10) Megan Dickerson recommends one of her favorite books from an important name in church history.
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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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