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Theology for the Church

Caleb Lenard
Covenant Of Works
Baptist Covenant Theology
Covenant Of Grace
Dispensationalism
Covenant Theology
Old Testament
Genesis
Progressive Covenantalism
Biblical Law
Christianity
Jesus Christ
Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Hermeneutics
Theological Triage
Authority Of Scripture
Obedience To God
Noah
David
Abraham
American Evangelicalism

Theology for the Church aims to provide accessible, theologically rich conversations that have an eye toward applied theology and a heart for the local church. Weekly episodes hosted by Caleb Lenard (DEdMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) cover all kinds of topics and themes in Christian doctrine, biblical theology, and Christian formation through engaging interviews with pastors, bibl... more

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In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Alan Thompson (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) head of the New Testament department and senior lecturer in New Testament at Sydney Missionary and Bible College to discuss his new book A Basic Guide... more

In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Coleman Ford (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) assistant professor of humanities at Texas Baptist College to discuss his new book (coauthored with Shawn Wilhite) Nicaea for Today: Why an Ancie... more

In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Matt Smethurst (MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) lead pastor of River City Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia, to discuss his new book Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Pow... more

In part four of a series on the four major views of Romans 9-11, Caleb is joined by Cory Marsh (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ) Professor of New Testament and Director of ThM program at Southern California Seminary in El Cajon, CA to a... more

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Dr. Alan Thompson
Teaching New Testament and Biblical Theology in Sydney, Australia.
Sydney Missionary and Bible College
Episode: A Guide to Biblical Theology with Alan Thompson
Matt Smethurst
Lead Pastor at River City Baptist Church and author of a book on Tim Keller
River City Baptist Church
Episode: Tim Keller on the Christian Life with Matt Smethurst
Dr. Cory Marsh
Professor of New Testament at Southern California Seminary and Scholar in Residence at Revolve Bible Church.
Southern California Seminary
Episode: Romans 11:26: All National Israel: Restored Nation with Cory Marsh
Sam Storms
Theologian and former Senior Pastor of Bridgeway Church
Bridgeway Church, Convergence Church OKC
Episode: Romans 11:26: All Elect Israel: Ethnic Remnant with Sam Storms
Lee Irons
Church planting pastor at Santa Clarita United Reform Church
Santa Clarita United Reform Church
Episode: Romans 11:26: All Spiritual Israel: Jews and Gentiles with Lee Irons
Michael Vlach
Dr. Michael Vlach has taught theology at various institutions, including the Master Seminary and Shepherds Theological Seminary.
Shepherds Theological Seminary
Episode: Dispensational Premillennialism with Michael Vlach
Dr. Josh Howard
Senior pastor and eschatology author
Episode: Postmillennialism with Josh Howard
Dr. Kim Riddlebarger
Theologian and author experienced in discussing eschatology
Episode: Amillennialism with Kim Riddlebarger
Jim Hamilton
Professor of Biblical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Episode: Historic Premillennialism with Jim Hamilton

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Caleb Lenard
Host of Theology for the Church, engaged in rich discussions on theology and biblical interpretation.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • One of the best hosts and lineups of guests!

    Caleb’s show is one of my favorites! He always has such a great lineup of pastors and scholars who dive deep into their respective fields of theology. Keep up your great service to the church!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MattFerg Pizza
    United States2 months ago
  • Thanks Caleb!

    Caleb, you’re doing a great job with this podcast brother. I really appreciate the wide array of guests and perspectives that you bring to the show, all the while holding to your own perspective. You do a nice job of facilitating these conversations. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hoosier-Josh
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent Reformed Baptist Discussions

    Caleb and his guests do the work of laying out the particularly Baptist views of issues within the historically Reformed context. Their conversations lay out the tablecloth for feasting on the rich heritage of Baptists.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    insta_sdb
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Heard Caleb on “The Pactum” podcast, checked out “Theology for the Church” and now I am totally hooked. Love the discussions — great guests, great questions, great variety of topics! Caleb interviews many top theologians from all over the world! Thanks for your ministry…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fly Fisher Jim
    United States2 years ago
  • 1689 Federalist loving this a lot!

    Love the approach. Love the irenic nature. Love the desire to understand arguments from real people and not strawmen. I’m gaining a deeper knowledge and respect for both sides.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shannon Bond
    United States2 years ago

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The variety of guests brings diverse perspectives, enhancing the richness of the dialogues.
Caleb is recognized for his skillful facilitation of conversations, making complex topics accessible to a broader audience.
Listeners appreciate the deep and engaging discussions that connect theology with practical applications within the local church.

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Dispensational Premillennialism with Michael Vlach
Q: What is the relationship between Israel and the Church?
Dispensationalism emphasizes both continuity and discontinuity, affirming that Israel is not the Church and vice versa, but both have roles within God's redemptive plan.
Dispensational Premillennialism with Michael Vlach
Q: How does Daniel 9 factor into your view?
Dispensationalists hold a futurist view regarding Daniel 9 and believe in a future 70th week that includes significant eschatological events.
Dispensational Premillennialism with Michael Vlach
Q: Why is it important to study eschatology?
Eschatology is important as it provides a worldview that encompasses the beginning, middle, and end of Christian history, instilling hope amidst current suffering and chaos.
Amillennialism with Kim Riddlebarger
Q: What do you think is the most challenging aspect of your view to defend?
Amillinarians have failed to clearly communicate their perspective, leading many to misunderstand Amillennialism as mere Roman Catholic nonsense.
Amillennialism with Kim Riddlebarger
Q: How do you understand the relationship between Israel and the church?
God's plan involves one covenanted people comprising both Jews and Gentiles, where salvation is through Christ, not separated by ethnic lineage.

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This podcast offers engaging discussions focused on Christian doctrine, biblical theology, and applied theology, appealing to both laypeople and scholars alike. Each episode presents conversations with pastors, theologians, and biblical scholars, enriching the audience's understanding of complex theological topics while remaining practical and accessible for the local church context. Noteworthy is the podcast's commitment to a diverse range of voices in theological discourse, making it a significant resource for anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of faith and its application in daily life.

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1. Dr. Alan Thompson
2. Matt Smethurst
3. Dr. Cory Marsh
4. Sam Storms
5. Lee Irons
6. Michael Vlach
7. Dr. Josh Howard
8. Dr. Kim Riddlebarger

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