Best Regent University School of Divinty Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 65: Dr. Daniel Hill on Bearing Witness: What the Church Can Learn from Early Abolitionists 26:10

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Join us today as we speak with Dr. Daniel Hill, Assistant Professor of Christian Theology at Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary, on the topic of his upcoming book Bearing Witness: What the Church Can Learn from Early Abolitionists. Due out in April 2025, Dr. Hill’s new book draws on the rich legacy of nineteenth-century aboli…

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Episode 63: Dr. Glen L. Thompson on Jingjiao -The Earliest Christian Church in China 31:43

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Listen in to this special episode of Voices of Renewal as we hear from leading Christian scholar, Dr. Glen L. Thompson, on his new book Jingjiao: The Earliest Christian Church in China. Thompson presents the history of the Persian church’s mission to China with rigor and clarity. While Christianity remained a minority and “foreign” religion in the …

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Episode 62: Dr. Stefana Laing on Macrina the Younger 29:48

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Macrina the Younger (327 – 379) was an early Christian saint. Macrina was elder sister of Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa, two early leading Christian theologians. Gregory of Nyssa wrote a work entitled Life of Macrina in which he describes his sister's sanctity and asceticism throughout her life. Macrina lived a chaste and humble life, devoti…

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Episode 61: Dr. Stephen Eccher on Huldrych Zwingli 31:57

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On this episode of Voices of Renewal, we speak with Dr. Stephen Eccher, Associate Professor of Church History and Reformation Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, on the life and legacy of Huldrych Zwingli. Zwingli (1484-1531) was a theologian during the Reformation who helped bring Protestantism to Switzerland. Although less known…

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Episode 60: Dr. Michael Allen on John Webster 28:58

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On this episode of Voices of Renewal, we interview Dr. Michael Allen, the John Dyer Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology and Academic Dean at Reformed Theological Seminary (Orlando), on the life and ministry of Dr. John Webster. Rev. Dr. John Webster (1955-2016) was an English systematic, historical, and moral theologian. At the time of his dea…

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Episode 59: Dr. Winn Collier on Eugene Peterson 20:08

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On this episode of Voices of Renewal, we speak with Rev. Dr. Winn Collier, Associate Professor and Director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination at Western Theological Seminary, on the life and renewal legacy of Eugene Peterson. Rev. Eugene Peterson (1932-2018) was an American presbyterian minister who published widely on spiritu…

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Episode 58: Dr. Alister McGrath on J. I. Packer 18:43

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On this episode of Voices of Renewal, we are privileged to hear from Dr. Alister McGrath, the recently retired Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at Oxford University, on the life and renewal legacy of J. I. Packer (1926-2020). J. I. Packer was a Canadian evangelical theologian who wrote and taught widely on the intersection of theolo…

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Episode 57: Dr. Carl Trueman on Crisis of Confidence - Renewing the Historic Faith 24:32

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On this special episode of Voices of Renewal, we hear from Dr. Carl R. Trueman on his new book Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity. Dr. Trueman (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College and previously served as the William …

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Episode 55: Robert Elmer on Early Christian Prayers 26:55

1y ago26:55

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In today’s episode of Voices of Renewal, we are speaking with Robert Elmer on two of his recent books, Fount of Heaven: Prayers of the Early Church and Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans. Robert is the author of dozens of books ranging from children’s books to apologetics to devotional classics and collections of prayers. Robert is passionate…

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Episode 56: Dr. Malcolm Yarnell on Thomas Helwys 28:49

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Thomas Helwys (1575-1616) an English minister, was one of the joint founders, with John Smyth, of the General Baptist denomination. Helwys founded the first Baptist church in England and advocated for full religious liberty. To learn more about his life and renewal legacy, hear from Dr. Malcolm Yarnell, Research Professor of Theology at Southwester…

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Episode 54: Dr. Gerald McDermott on How Christians Should Respond to Religious Pluralism 36:28

1y ago36:28

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In this special episode of Voices of Renewal, we speak with Dr. Gerald McDermott on the topic “How Christians Should Respond to Religious Pluralism.” Dr. McDermott is the retired Anglican Chair of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, AL. He is the author of dozens of books, the most recent being A New History of Redemption: The Work of…

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Episode 53: Dr. Nathan Finn on Andrew Fuller 24:06

1y ago24:06

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Andrew Fuller (1754-1815) was an English Baptist theologian, minister, and missionary. During his life, Fuller combated the ideas of hyper-Calvinism by applying the ideas of Jonathan Edwards. However, today, Fuller is most known for his instrumental role in founding the Baptist Missionary Society. To learn more about his life and renewal legacy, he…

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Episode 52: Dr. Melanie Ross on Renewing Evangelical Worship 29:14

1y ago29:14

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In this episode of Voices of Renewal, guest host Dr. Joan Pi, Assistant Professor and Director of Choral Activities at Regent University, speaks with Dr. Melanie Ross on the topic of “Renewing Evangelical Worship”. Dr. Ross is an Associate Professor of Liturgical Studies at Yale Divinity School and the author of Evangelical Worship: An American Mos…

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Episode 51: Dr. Mark Noll on Renewing our Commitment to the Bible 23:43

1+ y ago23:43

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Today on Voices of Renewal, Dr. Mark Noll, one of the world’s leading historians of American Church History and Evangelicalism, speaks to us about Renewing our Commitment to the Bible. Dr. Noll is an emeritus professor of history at Wheaton College and the University of Notre Dame and is currently the Research Professor of History at Regent College…

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Episode 50: Lucy S. R. Austen on Elisabeth Elliot 20:28

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Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was a missionary and a critically acclaimed author and speaker. For over half a century, her life of obedience, timeless teachings, and best-selling books have influenced both believers and seekers of the Christian faith. For thirteen years, Elliot opened her daily radio program “Gateway to Joy” with these words: “You a…

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Episode 49: Dr. Jarvis Williams on The Spirit, Ethics, and Eternal Life 24:33

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In today’s episode of Voices of Renewal, we interview Dr. Jarvis Williams on his new book The Spirit, Ethics, and Eternal Life. This episode focuses on the vertical, horizontal, and cosmic relationships Christians now have through Christ by walking in the power of the Holy Spirit. Dr. Williams is Professor of New Testament Interpretation at The Sou…

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Episode 48: Dr. Michael Wagenman on Abraham Kuyper 36:05

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Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) was the Prime Minister of the Netherlands and an influential neo-Calvinist theologian. He established the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands, which upon its foundation became the second largest Calvinist denomination in the country behind the state-supported Dutch Reformed Church. Today, Kuyper is remembered and studied…

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Episode 47: Dr. Andrew Ballitch on William Perkins 23:20

2y ago23:20

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William Perkins (1558-1602) was an influential English minister and theologian during the Elizabethan era and was also one of the foremost leaders of the Puritan movement in the Church of England. His most influential work, The Arte of Prophecying, or, A Treatise Concerning the Sacred and Onely True Manner and Methode of Preaching, is still read wi…

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Episode 46: Dr. George Marsden on Jonathan Edwards: An Infinite Fountain of Light 30:03

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This is a privileged episode of Voices of Renewal, as we are speaking to a giant in the field of the History of Christianity: Dr. George Marsden. Dr. Marsden is an Emeritus Profess of History at the University of Notre Dame and a Distinguished Scholar in the History of Christianity at Calvin College. We are speaking with him on his new book An Infi…

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Episode 45: Dr. Matthew Barrett on Reformation as Renewal 27:45

2y ago27:45

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On this unique episode of Voices of Renewal, we interview Dr. Matthew Barrett, Professor of Christian Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, on his new book Reformation as Renewal: Retrieving the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. This book strikes at the heart of our mission to by demonstrating that the Reformation was at its…

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Episode 44: Dr. James Skedros on Demetrios of Thessaloniki 25:58

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Demetrios of Thessaloniki (270?-306) was a Greek Christian martyr in the late third and early fourth century. Demetrios was martyred during the reign of Emperor Diocletian (284-305), being speared to death in prison. His Feast is celebrated by the Orthodox Church on October 26th and in the Greek tradition, he is known as the Myhrbearer, because his…

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Episode 43: Nicholas Abraham on Dietrich Bonhoeffer 30:20

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906 – 1945) was a German Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident who was a key founding member of the Confessing Church. His writings on Christianity's role in the secular world have become widely influential and his book The Cost of Discipleship is described as a modern classic. To learn more about his life and r…

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Episode 41: Msgr. Joseph Malagreca on Catholic Charismatic Renewal 24:45

2y ago24:45

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On this special episode of Voices of Renewal, we look at the modern-day renewal happening in the Catholic Charismatic community. Joining us is Monsignor Joseph Malagreca, pastor of the parish of the Holy Cross in Brooklyn, NY. Besides being a pastor, he is the Coordinator of the Charismatic Renewal for the Hispanics and the Haitians in the Diocese …

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Episode 40: Dr. TK Dunn on P. T. Forsyth 29:27

2y ago29:27

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P. T. Forsyth (1848–1921) was a Scottish theologian in the late 19th and early 20th century. He is primarily known today as an early opponent of liberal Christianity and a forerunner to the neo-orthodoxy movement. In his preaching, Forsyth consistently pointed people toward Christ as the fullest expression of God. Her more about Forsyth’s life and …

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Episode 39: Dr. Donald Fairbairn on Cyril of Alexandria 31:55

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Cyril of Alexandria (376-444) is a Church father and Doctor of the Church who fought for Christological orthodoxy in the fifth century. He was a central figure at the Council of Ephesus and helped combat heresy through his writings. Cyril was a prolific author and consummate pastor, leading the Church in Alexandria as archbishop for 32 years. To he…

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Episode 38: Dr. Kirk Farney on Walter Maier 32:17

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Walter Maier (1893-1950) was an American radio personality, prolific author, university professor, and Old Testament scholar. He is best known for his work on the radio show Lutheran Hour in the 30s and 40s. To learn more about Maier’s life and renewal legacy, hear from Dr. Kirk Farney, Vice President for Advancement, Vocation, and Alumni Engagemen…

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Episode 37: Dr. Bryan Litfin on Justin Martyr 32:42

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Justin Martyr (100-165) was one of the first apologists for the Christian faith. Justin's most famous work, the First Apology, passionately defended the philosophical cohesiveness and reasonableness of the Christian faith to a Roman ruler set on persecuting the Church. This defense ultimately cost him his life. Hear more about Justin's life and leg…

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Episode 36: Drs. Leanne Dzubinski and Anneke Stasson on Women in the Mission of the Church 3:53

2+ y ago3:53

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Women have been central to the work of Christian ministry from the time of Jesus to the twenty-first century. Yet the story of Christianity is too often told as a story of men. In this episode of Voices of Renewal, hear from co-authors Leanne Dzubinski (acting dean and Associate Professor in the Cook School of Intercultural Studies) and Anneke Stas…

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Episode 35: Dr. David Eastman on Tertullian 31:43

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Tertullian (155-220 AD) was a prolific early Christian author from the north African providence of Carthage. He is widely considered the father of Latin Christianity and was the first writer to use the term trinity to describe God. Although controversial in many branches of Christianity, Tertullian continues to be widely read today. In this episode…

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Episode 34: Dr. Ed Smither on St. Augustine of Hippo 29:30

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St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430) is widely considered the most influencial theologian and Christian thinker in the Western Church. His major writings – The City of God, On Christian Doctrine, and Confessions – are still widely read. He offered major contributions to the doctrines of predestination, original sin, the trinity, and ecclesiology. Howev…

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Episode 33: Dr. Michael Goheen on Lesslie Newbigin 28:48

3y ago28:48

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Lesslie Newbigin (1909 – 1998) was a British theologian, missiologist, missionary, and author. Though originally ordained within the Church of Scotland, Newbigin spent much of his career serving as a missionary in India and became affiliated with the Church of South India and the United Reformed Church, becoming one of the Church of South India's f…

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Episode 32: Ft. Mark O'Keefe on Teresa of Ávila 25:08

3y ago25:08

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Teresa of Ávila (1515-1582), also called St. Teresa of Jesus, was a Spanish noblewoman, Carmelite nun, and religious mystic. She is also one of only four women to be recognized as a “Doctor of the Church” by the Catholic Church. During her life, Teresa helped bring renewal to the Carmelite order for men and women. Eventually, this reform led to the…

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Episode 31: Dr. William Kay on George Jeffreys 31:44

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George Jeffreys (1889-1962) was a Welsh evangelist who founded the Elim Pentecostal Church. George became a Christian during the famous Welsh Revival (1904-1905) and continued Pentecostal ministry – marked by miraculous healings, baptism in the Holy Spirit, and other acts of God – for six decades. His mantle continued well after his death through t…

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Episode 30: Dr. George Kalantzis on Origen of Alexandria 39:50

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Origen of Alexandria (185-253) was an early Christian scholar, ascetic, and theologian who has been described as “the greatest genius the early church ever produced”. His work On the First Principles was one of the first works of systematic theology ever produced and became the foundation for theological writings for generations. Although viewed as…

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Episode 29: Dr. Bryan Litfin on Athanasius of Alexandria 31:08

3y ago31:08

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Athanasius of Alexandria was a Christian theologian, Church Father, the chief defender of Trinitarianism against Arianism, and a noted Coptic Christian (Egyptian) leader of the fourth century. Athanasius was a deacon during the Council of Nicaea and his writings were well regarded by subsequent Church fathers in the West and the East, who noted his…

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Episode 28: Dr. Rex Butler on Early Christian Martyrs 36:20

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In a first for Voices of Renewal, this episode focuses not on an individual Christian but on a collection of Early Christian Martyrs. How do the stories of Stephen, Justin, Perpetua, and Felicity strengthen the early Church? What does it mean to be a martyr or ‘witness’ for Jesus Christ? Hear about these important figures from Dr. Rex Butler, the J…

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Episode 27: Dr. Grant Wacker on Billy Graham 24:44

3y ago24:44

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Billy Graham was an American evangelist and the most well-known Christian figure of the 20th century. Graham ministered nationally and internationally through his “Crusades”, which were broadcasted through radio and television for nearly six decades. Due in large part to these Crusades, Billy Graham is credited as having preached in person to more …

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Episode 26: Dr. Daniel Isgrigg on Oral Roberts 24:19

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Oral Roberts was an American Charismatic Christian televangelist, ordained in both the Pentecostal Holiness and United Methodist churches. He is considered one of the forerunners for the charismatic movement and was one of the most recognized preachers in the US at the height of his recognition. He founded the Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association …

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Episode 25: Dr. Thomas Kidd on George Whitefield 29:15

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George Whitefield was an Anglican cleric and evangelist who was one of the founders of Methodism and the evangelical movement. After ordination, Whitefield immediately began preaching, but he did not settle as the minister of any parish. Rather he became an itinerant preacher and evangelist in North America, where he preached a series of revivals t…

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Episode 24: Dr. David Mayes on Martin Luther 32:13

3+ y ago32:13

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Martin Luther was a German priest, author, and theologian and is widely recognized as the man responsible for the Protestant Reformation. On October 31, 1517, Luther posted his 95 Theses in an effort to renew the Church of his day, which we continue to see and feel the effects of today. To hear more about Luther's life and ministry of renewal, chec…

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Episode 23: Dr. Keith Stanglin on Jacob Arminius 29:52

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Jacob Arminius was a Dutch theologian and reformer whose views became the basis of Arminianism. Although, much like John Calvin, his views themselves evolved after his death, Arminius is known today for his faithful ministry of renewal and his later impact on John Wesley and the Methodist movement. We welcome Dr. Keith Stanglin, Professor of Theolo…

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Episode 22: Dr. Joel Woodruff on C.S. Lewis 35:09

3+ y ago35:09

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C.S. (Clive Staples) Lewis is one of the 20th century’s most notable Christian thinkers and lay theologians. He held academic positions in the area of English literature at both Oxford University and Cambridge University. Today, he is most well-known for his novels, The Chronicles of Narnia and The Space Trilogy, and apologetic texts, such as Mere …

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Episode 21: Dr. Seth Osborne on Richard Baxter 29:59

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Richard Baxter was a 17th century English Puritan pastor, poet, and theologian. Throughout his life, Baxter emphasized the necessity of repentance and faithfulness in the life of believers, and his most famous work, The Reformed Pastor, is still in print today and used in training Christian Leaders to Change the World. In this week’s episode of Voi…

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Episode 20: Dr. Jonathan Taylor on Maximus the Confessor 38:37

3+ y ago38:37

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Maximus the Confessor was a late 6th early 7th-century Christian monk, theologian, and scholar who suffered for his faith. Maximus is venerated in both Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches and called a Father of the Church. Today, he is primarily known for his formulation of the two wills of Christ (both human and divine). Hear more about his lif…

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Episode 19: Rev. Danny Hyde on John Owen 38:23

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John Owen was an English nonconformist church leader, theologian, and academic administrator at the University of Oxford during the 17th century. John helped revive the idea that it is only by the grace of God and merits of Christ that the sinner receives the gift of faith to believe in Christ. Owen's most famous work, which is read widely today, i…

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Episode 18: Dr. Jesse Payne on Carl F. H. Henry 31:32

3+ y ago31:32

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Carl F. H. Henry was a 20th-century American evangelical theologian who provided leadership to the neo-evangelical movement and helped found several influential Christian organizations such as Christianity Today, Evangelical Theological Society, and Fuller Theological Seminary. It is not an understatement to say that every evangelical community has…

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Episode 17: Dr. Gavin Ortlund on St. Anselm of Canterbury 30:49

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St. Anselm of Canterbury was an Italian Benedictine monk, philosopher, and theologian during the 11th century. Anselm held the title of Archbishop of Canterbury for 16 years and wrote several important works the Church still uses today. However, he is most widely known for his motto of "Faith Seeking Understanding" (fides quaerens intellectum). In …

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Episode 16: Dr. Ewen Butler on David Mainse 38:31

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David Mainse was a Canadian televangelist, evangelical leader, and founder of Crossroads Christian Communications. Maines was an irenic leader helping to bridge the denominational gap of his time by focusing on the renewing power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Hear more about his life and legacy from Dr. Ewen Butler, Lead Pastor of Church on the Hi…

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Episode 15: Dr. Rakel Alegre on Thomas Ball Barratt 25:31

4y ago25:31

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Thomas Ball Barratt was a British-born Norwegian pastor and one of the founding figures of the Pentecostal movement in Europe. Starting in 1907, he held revival meetings in Oslo at his newly formed "Filadelfia" assembly, which attracted international attention, and he became one of the prime movers of the Pentecostal movement. Hear more about his l…

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Episode 14: Dr. Robert Menzies on R. A. Torrey 37:38

4y ago37:38

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R. A. Torrey was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. He was the second President of Moody Bible College and a former dean at Biola University. Torrey was one of the three editors of The Fundamentals, a 12-volume series that gave its name to what came to be called "fundamentalism". Torrey saw no distinction between orthodox Christi…

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