Best BJU Seminary Podcasts (2025)

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Shattered by Betrayal: Using Psalm 35 to Help Survivors of Abuse Rebuild Trust | Episode 23 31:47

6d ago31:47

31:47

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What is the Journal of Biblical Theology and Worldview? | Episode 22 | Season 3 32:42

13d ago32:42

32:42

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The Authority of the Church and Family Roles (CoRE 2025) | Andreas Köstenberger | Episode 21 41:33

20d ago41:33

41:33

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The Authority of the Church in Crisis (CoRE 2025) | Episode 20 | Season 3 36:33

27d ago36:33

36:33

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Reading the Bible as Intended Part 2: Hermeneutics and The Theological Book Club | Episode 19 | Episode 19 | Season 3 23:43

1M ago23:43

23:43

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Reading the Bible as Intended Part 1 | Andreas Köstenberger and Ken Casillas | Episode 18 | Season 3 16:13

1M ago16:13

16:13

What is Biblical Theology? In today's episode join BJU Seminary Professors Andreas Köstenberger and Ken Casillas as they discuss. Subscribe to Theologically Speaking on your favorite platform here: https://anchor.fm/bju-seminary Want a topic discussed on Theologically Speaking? Fill out the survey below: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.…

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Mysticism and Decision-Making Part 2 | Episode 17 | Season 3 29:47

2M ago29:47

29:47

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Mysticism and Decision-Making | Episode 16 | Season 3 29:58

2M ago29:58

29:58

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Biblical Counseling: The Responsibility of Every Pastor | Episode 15 | Season 3 32:49

2M ago32:49

32:49

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Scripture Provides the Authority and the Jurisdiction | Episode 14 | Season 3 25:02

2M ago25:02

25:02

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Dos and Don'ts for Pastors Handling an Unwed Pregnancy in the Church | Episode 12 | Season 3 32:13

3M ago32:13

32:13

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Biblical Truth in a Changing World: A Panel Discussion | Episode 12 | Season 3 1:03:15

3M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

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Pregnancy Centers: Realizing the Greatest Gospel Opportunity | Episode 11 | Season 3 34:53

3M ago34:53

34:53

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Intro to CoRE Conference 2025 | Has the Church Lost Her Voice? | BONUS EPISODE 18:05

3M ago18:05

18:05

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Sanctity of Life: A Call to Equip Churches and Counselors | Episode 10 | Season 3 34:20

3M ago34:20

34:20

This episode of Theologically Speaking examines the sanctity of life and the church’s role in addressing abortion. Guest Michelle Benson shares insights from her work with pregnancy resource centers, highlighting practical ways to support women and uphold biblical truths.

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Freedom That Lasts | Episode 9 | Season 3 25:25

3M ago25:25

25:25

Today Dr. Stuart Scott is joined by Dr. Ben Marshall. Dr. Marshall is the Executive Director of Freedom That Lasts, an international ministry helping equip churches desiring to reach those who are suffering and stuck in an addictive lifestyle.

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The Pastoral Busyness Syndrome | Episode 8 | Season 3 20:45

4M ago20:45

20:45

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Redeeming a Fresh Start in 2025 | Episode 7 | Season 3 22:50

4M ago22:50

22:50

Fresh starts aren’t always “redemptive.” Sometimes, as in the case of the world after Noah, the brand new world is very much just like the old world as we fall back into old habits, but also when we refuse to let go of the past for something better God has for us. How can we make this fresh start redemptive?…

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The Messiah We Need | Episode 6 | Season 3 15:06

4M ago15:06

15:06

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How Should Pastors Help their Congregations Respond to Christian Nationalism? | Episode 5 | Season 3 34:56

5M ago34:56

34:56

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Christians and Voting: A Matter of Conscience | Episode 4 | Season 3 25:15

5M ago25:15

25:15

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The Authority of Scripture: Giving God the Final Word | Episode 3 | Season 3 29:30

5M ago29:30

29:30

In today's episode, Sam and Stuart discuss the authority of Scripture as the ultimate standard for truth, morality, and life transformation, rooted in its divine inspiration. With insights from theology and pastoral care, they remind listeners that only God’s Word has the power to change lives and provide eternal hope.…

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Sufficiency: Everything We Need for Godliness | Episode 2 | Season 3 21:25

5M ago21:25

21:25

This episode unpacks the sufficiency of Scripture, showing how it provides everything needed for salvation and sanctification, even in life’s toughest moments.

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Real Answers for Real Problems | Episode 1 | Season 3 Launch 22:53

6M ago22:53

22:53

BJU Seminary is relaunching its Theologically Speaking podcast and Viewpoint blog as practical resources for pastors to address the growing challenges of doctrinal drift and cultural pressures within the church. The initiative is part of the Seminary’s 500x5x5 Strategic Vision to equip and encourage new and existing pastors. Join Sam Horn and Stuar…

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Episode 27: Daily Dependence 31:03

4y ago31:03

31:03

In the final episode of Season 2, Eric Newton is joined by two BJU Seminary grad assistants to talk about how God has been working in their lives. Listen in on a lighthearted conversation about the Lord's prayer, daily dependance on the Father, and reflections from the past year.

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Episode 26: 500x5x5 24:53

4y ago24:53

24:53

Alan Benson and Neal Cushman join Eric Newton to discuss the future of BJU Seminary as well as their vision of 500x5x5. Read about the new strategic vision. Find out more about how you can partner with BJU Seminary.

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Episode 25: Herman Bavinck the Theologian 29:02

4y ago29:02

29:02

There is much that we can learn from the theologians of the past. On today's episode of Theologically Speaking, we focus in on Herman Bavink. Herman Bavinck was a Dutch theologian in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Bavinck was born on December 13, 1854, in the town of Hoogeveen in the Netherlands to a German father, Jan Bavinck (1826–1909), who w…

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Episode 24: Does Understanding Worldview Impact Your Ministry? 29:12

4y ago29:12

29:12

Every person has a story playing in their head that informs them about the world around them. This impacts all of their decisions in some fashion. It is how they interpret everything from politics to all of their personal experiences. Just because it is a compelling story does not mean it is the right one. How can having a distorted worldview impac…

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Episode 23: Persevering in Truth-Telling Ministry 35:34

4y ago35:34

35:34

The last 12 months have been some of the most challenging times for ministry in recent memory. In the midst of a both confusing and complex world, it is important that we preserve the simple truth of the gospel. This week, we get to listen in on a sermon brought to us by Ken Casillas, who is both a BJU Seminary professor and a local pastor. The tex…

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Episode 22: Your Marriage Makes Your Ministry Stronger 28:46

4y ago28:46

28:46

Ministry-minded couples are one of the greatest gifts to the church. Husbands and wives should be continuously striving to invest in each other in order advance gospel. Together, they can become an extremely effective team for the cause of Christ.

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Episode 21: What Does it Mean to be a Bible-Centered Church? 28:06

4y ago28:06

28:06

In episode 19, we talked about prayer, which the Apostles spoke of in Acts 6:4 along with the ministry of the Word. What does it truly mean to be a church centered around the Word? Greg Baker, a pastor from Utah, joins the conversation with Eric Newton to discuss what it means to truly be a Bible-Centered Church. Act 6:4 "But we will devote ourselv…

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Episode 20: A Look at John Owen and Apologetics 37:42

4y ago37:42

37:42

What method should you use to communicate with an unbeliever when you defend the scriptures? Is an unbeliever in a constant state of suppressing the truth of God? Where does John Owen fit into this conversation? Renton Rathbun and Eric Newton discuss all this and more in this week's episode!

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Episode 19: Growing the Spiritual Discipline of Prayer 37:30

4y ago37:30

37:30

Joel Huffstutler and Ben Smith join Eric Newton on an episode about prayer. Why is prayer a struggle at times? What can we do to change that?

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Episode 18: Cross-Cultural Theological Education 36:51

4y ago36:51

36:51

Today, Eric Newton sits down with Joel Arnold to discuss what theological training is like around the world! God's word speaks to human hearts just the same whether they are in the U.S. or in the Philippines.

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Episode 17: Training for Global Ministry 31:02

4y ago31:02

31:02

Carlos and Collins join Eric Newton and speak of their experience training for global ministry, their soccer rivalry, and of the lessons they have learned in seminary. They both are international students and plan to travel back to their respective homes to minister in the near future.

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Episode 16: Bible Translation and Extreme Contextualization 33:20

4y ago33:20

33:20

Men and women across the globe are diligently working to make the gospel as accessible as possible to every culture. What does this mean for Bible translations, and how far is too far when it comes to contextualization?

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Episode 15: The Truth About Leadership 28:16

4y ago28:16

28:16

Jim Wiginton and Eric Newton discuss leadership. A little over 8 years ago Jim started a business coaching company called Broad Insights. Leaders are supposed to be the answer people and when crisis strikes, everyone turns to them. Often leaders themselves do not have anyone to confide in. Broad Insights is there to coach and train these leaders. J…

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Episode 14: The State of the Church 33:34

4+ y ago33:34

33:34

Alan Benson and Kevin Oberlin join Eric Newton in discussing the state of the church. This past year has been unlike anything we could have ever imagined. How has the church been responding to such a year, and how is it affecting pastors? What does this mean for future generations? If you are a pastor and are interested in joining the pastors' pray…

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Episode 13: A Look at Martin Luther and the Diet of Worms 29:56

4+ y ago29:56

29:56

David Fisher joins Eric Newton to discuss a matter of church history. Looking back 500 years, we often picture Martin Luther nailing his Ninety-five Theses to a church door in 1517. Although this was a great milestone, there were still many significant theological hurdles that needed to be overcome. Here David gives us part of that background with …

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Episode 12: Freedom That Lasts 29:32

4+ y ago29:32

29:32

Eric Newton is joined by Dr. Jim Berg today to discuss the ministry he created called Freedom That Lasts.

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Bonus Episode 1: The Valley of Vision 13:10

4+ y ago13:10

13:10

If interested in the book mentioned, check out this link: https://www.amazon.com/Arthur-Bennett-Collection-Devotions-Paperback/dp/B01FOD6PVA/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=valley+of+vision&qid=1610340920&sr=8-3

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Episode 11: The Pilgrims' Journey 32:02

4+ y ago32:02

32:02

Dr. Mark Sidwell and Dr. Neal Cushman discuss the 400th anniversary of the pilgrims' journey to America. Be sure to fill out our Theologically Speaking survey. You can suggest new topics, so if you have anything you'd like to hear let us know. We really appreciate any feedback you can give us! Here is the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FTJQFL…

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Episode 10: Reflections from Lee Ormiston 27:26

4+ y ago27:26

27:26

Dr. Jason Ormiston has the opportunity to interview his father Lee Ormiston on the ministry of Family Baptist Church in North Minneapolis. Here is the BJU Seminary's new Journal: https://seminary.bju.edu/journal/

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Episode 9: Community in Crisis 11:07

4+ y ago11:07

11:07

On this week's episode, Eric Newton directs us to listen to a Shepherd from the past. In honor of the upcoming virtual lecture series at BJU Seminary, here is an excerpt from one of Dr. Stewart Custer's sermons from 1993. We hope this voice of wisdom will be a challenge that compels us to go out and minister in the midst of turmoil. For more inform…

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Episode 8: Urban Discipleship and Evangelism 34:56

4+ y ago34:56

34:56

This is our first episode with virtual guests! Tim Richmond and Thomas Overmiller- both pastors in New York City- discuss urban discipleship and evangelism with Eric Newton. Here are some resources from Tim Richmond.

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Episode 7: Biblical and Systematic Theology Pt. 2 27:18

4+ y ago27:18

27:18

Ken Casillas, Layton Talbert, and Eric Newton continue their conversation about how biblical and systematic theology apply to ministry.

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Episode 6: Biblical and Systematic Theology Pt. 1 24:00

4+ y ago24:00

24:00

Ken Casillas and Layton Talbert join Eric Newton in a conversation about what biblical and systematic theology are all about.

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Episode 5: Critical Theory 27:44

4+ y ago27:44

27:44

Today's discussion focuses in on how we as believers should think about Critical Theory. Today's guests are Pastor Josh Crockett and Dr. Gary Weier.

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Episode 4: Church Revitalization 22:20

4+ y ago22:20

22:20

Eric Newton and Jason Ormiston discuss church revitalization and planting and how both relate to the mission of the church.

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Episode 3: Abiding in Christ 25:26

4+ y ago25:26

25:26

Today's discussion focuses on the role that spiritual mentors have in helping us grow in our vision of Christ. While it's vital to have mentors that we personally interact with, it's also important to be mentored by those who have gone before us.

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