The Westminster Podcast
Religion & Spirituality
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"...to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever." Follow The Westminster Podcast to listen to stories, interviews, and archive audio from Westminster Theological Seminary in Glenside, PA. Featuring interviews and in-depth conversations with renowned authors, theologians, pastors, and historians, The Westminster Podcast is meant to help listeners in deeper exploration of the Christian faith. Visit wm.wts.edu to Read, Watch, and Listen to more content like this.
Episodes
- Biblical Counseling in Latin America w/ Claudia Barerro
Claudia Barrero shares her journey from medicine to psychology, influenced by her faith, and discusses the challenges and importance of biblical counseling as discipleship in Latin America.
- The Council of Nicea & The Church Today w/ Randy Caldejo and Blake Franze
This episode of the Westminster Podcast features Blake Franze and Randy Caldejo in conversation with Nate Shannon, reflecting on their experience at the 1700th anniversary conference of the Council of Nicaea in Istanbul. The discussion exp…
- Our Hope is in Help w/ Pierce Hibbs
Brandon McLean Smith is Joined by Pierce Taylor Hibbs to talk about his new book Our Hope is in Help. The conversation covers the concept of autonomy and how none of us can truly be independent from the Lord. We rely on his for everything…
- The Scottish Tempest — Episode 4: Blood and Fire
Driven from England as the fires of Marian persecution begin to consume the very church he helped build, John Knox watches from exile as his friends burn, his flock scatters, and his life’s work is undone. What begins as grief hardens into…
- Irish Monasticism w/ Stafford Carson & Todd Rester
If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at wm.wts.edu . If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Chr…
- Prayer, Gratitude, and the Christian Life w/ Dr. Greg Parker Jr.
Recorded live at the Kuyper Conference in Grand Rapids, this episode features a conversation with Greg Parker Jr., a theologian and scholar of Herman Bavinck, reflecting on his academic journey, current work in theological education, and r…
- Confessional Theology and the Neo-Calvinist Vision w/ Dr. Gray Sutanto
Recorded live at the Kuyper Conference at Calvin University, this episode features a conversation with Dr. Gray Sutanto, alumnus of Westminster Theological Seminary and professor of systematic theology at RTS Washington, D.C. Sutanto refle…
- Has Science Made God Unnecessary? w/ Ransom Poythress
In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, Dr. Ransom Poythress, professor of biology at Houghton University, reflects on the relationship between Christian faith and the scientific enterprise, beginning with Psalm 104 as a vision of a wo…
- Song of Songs w/ Dr. Iain Duguid
Nate Shannon is joined by Iain Duguid as they explore the depths of the Song of Songs. They discuss the challenges of translating poetry, the interpretive strategies, and the profound biblical insights into love, marriage, and Christ's rel…
- St. Patrick: Missionary to Ireland w/ Todd Rester
In light of St. Patrick's Day tomorrow, Nate Shannon is joined by Westminster professor of Church History Todd Rester to reflect on the life and witness of St. Patrick. Moving beyond popular legends, the conversation traces Patrick’s remar…
- Digital Identity w/ Justin Poythress
Nate Shannon is joined again by Justin Poythress to discuss the complex issues of digital identity, its impact on relationships, and how Christians can navigate the digital age with biblical wisdom. Their conversation explores the influenc…
- Daily Grace and Deep Sorrow w/ Jeremy Schmucker
Jeremy Schmucker joins Nate Shannon to recount the Lord’s providential leading through sorrow, theological formation, and vocational redirection. Raised in a Christian home and later shaped by a wide range of evangelical contexts, Jeremy d…
- Who Am I, Really? The Gospel and the Modern Self w/ Justin Poythress
In this episode, Nate Shannon interviews Rev. Dr. Justin Poythress about his forthcoming book Who Am I and What Am I Doing With My Life? The conversation explores the modern “identity crisis” often expressed in debates about sexuality and…
- The Shorter Catechism: A Tool for Theological Depth w/ Dr. S.A. Fix
In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, host Nate Shannon engages with Dr. S.A. Fix, an Old Testament scholar, to discuss the significance of John Thompson and his work on the Shorter Catechism. They explore the historical context of A…
- Seeing Christ in Lamentations w/ Jeremy Menicucci
In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, Nate Shannon is joined again by Jeremy Manacuchi for a searching exploration of the Book of Lamentations, one of Scripture’s most haunting and least-studied books. Beginning with the stark poetry…
- John Murray and the Westminster Tradition w/ Paul Woo
In this episode, Paul Woo recounts how his academic path converged with his personal theological journey. Though initially trained in seventeenth-century theology, his long-standing passion for Presbyterian history led him to accept an une…
- Scripture and Creed: How Mark's Gospel Leads Us to Nicaea w/ Dr. Brandon Crowe
In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, host Nate Shannon welcomes Dr. Brandon Crowe to discuss the relationship between Scripture and the Nicene Creed in the 1700th anniversary year of the Council of Nicaea. Drawing from his recent pa…
- Revelation, Illumination, and the Apostles’ Reading of the Old Testament w/ Augustus Lopes and Blake Franze
In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, Nate Shannon and Blake Franze welcome Dr. Augustus Nicodemus Lopez, Westminster alumnus, pastor, theologian, and former chancellor of Mackenzie University in São Paulo. Broadcasting from Istanbul…
- Hope in the Midst of Ruin: The Theology of Lamentations w/ Jeremy Menicucci
This week Nate Shannon speaks with Westminster doctoral student Jeremy Menicucci about his journey to Westminster, his pastoral background, and his doctoral research on the Book of Lamentations. They focus on Jeremy’s dissertation work on…
- The Church in Turkey: Gospel Witness, Cultural Cost, and Christian Hope w/ Göksel Erdoğdu
In this episode of The Westminster Podcast , Nate Shannon speaks from Istanbul with Göksel Erdoğdu, the first—and so far only—graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary from Turkey. Göksel shares his remarkable personal story as a second…
- Creation Ordered to Christ: Bavinck and the Lapsarian Debate w/ Bryan Selby
In this episode of The Westminster Podcast , Brandon McLean Smith is joined again by Brian Selby for a wide-ranging theological conversation on Herman Bavinck, Christology, and the enduring significance of the infralapsarian–supralapsarian…
- Nicaea, Scripture, and the Authority of the Church w/ Leo de Chirico & Blake Franze
Recorded at the Nicaea Conference in Istanbul, this episode of The Westminster Podcast features a wide-ranging and incisive conversation with Pastor Leo de Chirico, a Reformed Baptist pastor serving in Rome, Italy. Drawing on his unique ex…
- Thank God for Bitcoin w/ Jordan Bush
In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, Brandon McLean Smith speaks with Jordan Bush, executive director of Thank God for Bitcoin and they explore the practical and theological implications of Bitcoin as a tool for missions and ministr…
- Reviving Reformed Theology in the Middle East w/ Sherif Fahim & Blake Franze
In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, host Nate Shannon, along with co-host Blake Franze, engage in a deep conversation with Sharif Fahim, a New Testament scholar from Alexandria, Egypt. They explore Sharif's journey from a nominal C…
- Grace and Reward in Paul w/ Dr. Blake Franze
In this episode Nate kicks off a series of interviews conducted in Istanbul at the Nicea Conference. He begins with his colleague, the latest addition to the Westminster Faculty, Blake Franze. They discuss Blake's PhD dissertation which wa…
- Tongues and Prophecy w/ Dr. David Garner: Framing the Discussion
In this episode Nate Shannon engages with Dave Garner, Chief Academic Officer and future president of Westminster Theological Seminary, to discuss the complex topic of spiritual gifts, particularly tongues and prophecy. They explore the im…
- Confessional Statescraft: From Christian Nationalism to Machen's Libertarianism w/ James Baird
This week Brandon McLean Smith speaks with Dr. James Baird. His book "King of Kings: A Reformed Guide to Christian Government" presents a case for the government's responsibility to promote and protect Christianity as the true religion. Wh…
- Apologetics: Persuasion and the Point of Contact w/ Dr. Bill Edgar
Nate returns to the home of Dr. Edgar this week to continue their discussion of the role of persuasion in Christian Apologetics. This time they are talking about the point of contact, where the rubber meets the road. If you enjoy this epis…
- Definitive Sanctification w/ Timothy Brindle
In this episode Brandon McLean Smith sits down with Timothy Brindle again to discuss the concept of Definitive Sanctification. Typically we think of sanctification as a long slow process of becoming more mature in our faith and more like J…
- What Evangelism Looks Like in France w/ Joshua Jacobs
Joshua Jacobs is an alumnus of Westminster Theological Seminary currently serving as a missionary in France. He sits down with Nate to discuss his ministry and how hospitality is a key element to the proclamation of the gospel in a society…
- Give Me Poland or Give Me Death: Missions in Poland w/ Tom and Damaris Otremba
This week Nate is joined by Tom and Damaris Otremba. They discuss their path from Eastern Europe, to Westminster and plans for proclaiming the Gospel in Poland. Sign up for the Preaching conference here https://wtspreachingconference25.r…
- Persuasion: Do's and Don'ts w/ Dr. Bill Edgar
Nate Shannon and Dr. Bill Edgar continue their discussion on one of his most influential books, Reasons of the Heart. They discuss a somewhat overlooked aspect of apologetics, Persuasion. Sign up for the Preaching conference here htt…
- The Certainty of Faith w/ Daniel Schrock
In this episode, Nate Shannon and Dan Schrock explore the themes of certainty and assurance in faith as articulated by Hermann Bavinck in his book 'The Certainty of Faith.' Dan has recently translated and edited this work which will be ava…
- Persuasion, Culture, & Context w/ Dr. Bill Edgar
Nate Shannon is invited into the home of Dr. Bill Edgar to discuss one of his most influential books, Reasons of the Heart. They discuss a somewhat overlooked aspect of apologetics, Persuasion. Sign up for the Preaching conference here …
- Reformed Royalty: From Switzerland to WTS via Bonn w/ James Beevers
James Beevers is a PhD student at Westminster and he has an interesting personal history. He comes from a WTS family in that his father is an alumnus from the PhD program and his mother from the MAC program. But his reformed roots go poten…
- Introducing, Dean of Online Students w/ Paul Wolfe
Nate is joined by Westminster's new Dean of Online Students, Paul Wolfe. They discuss his experience in seminary at Westminster, his battle with cancer, his heart for pastoral ministry, and many other things. Sign up for the Preaching conf…
- In The Shadow of Death w/ Jerry McFarland
In this episode Nate and Dr. Jerry McFarland discuss ministering in contexts where death and suffering are near. Dr. McFarland has, until recently served as Dean of Online Students and is now enjoying retirement. Sign up for the Preaching…
- Pray, Pray, Pray w/ Brandon Crowe: The Book of James, Chapter 5
This week Nate Shannon and Brandon Crowe wrap up their series on the Book James by covering the final chapter of James. This discuss the themes of James as well as some translational issues. If you've enjoyed this series, don't fret at it'…
- The Scottish Tempest: The Life of John Knox, ep. 3
Hey everybody. It's been a while since the last episode of The Scottish Tempest because I really dove deep on this one, as you may be able to tell by the run time. There's a lot of ground covered in this one and a lot of details that I jus…
- The True State of Israel w/ Juan Carlos Martinez
In this conversation, Juan Carlos Martinez talks with Nate Shannon about his recent publication in Point of Contact, "The True State of Israel." They explore the complex relationship between faith, politics, and the interpretation of scrip…
- Why a Podcast on John Knox w/ Brandon McLean Smith
Next week episode 3 of The Scottish Tempest: The Life of John Knox is dropping. It's been a while (a few months) since the last episode, so Jonathan Brack and Brandon sit down to talk about why Westminster is hosting a long form history po…
- Leading God's People from the Pulpit w/ Dr. John Currie
A key tool in the Pastor's leadership repertoire is the Pulpit. Too often the leadership methods of the church are modeled after corporate CEOs or self-help books. There is wisdom to be gained in those areas to be sure but Dr. Currie is ca…
- Elton John, Pentecost, and the Art of Skipping Rocks w/ Iain Duguid on Acts 1-8
This week Nate Shannon catches up with Dr. Iain Duguid to discuss his forthcoming book on Acts. They cover some of the themes and topics that are found in the first 8 chapters of Acts. Sign up for the Preaching conference here https://wts…
- How to Oppose the Devil w/ Brandon Crowe: The Book of James, Chapter 4
The best way to oppose the devil is to submit to God, being clothed in the armor of Christ. This week Nate and Dr. Crowe continue their series on the Book of James and discuss this question and much more as they focus in on the fourth chap…
- "Dayology" in the Book of the Twelve w/ Timothy Brindle
The Book of the Twelve (commonly known as the Minor Prophets) are usually thought of as isolated micro-narratives that have little to do with each other, but are compiled in the scriptures in addition to the larger prophetic accounts of th…
- Maturity vs Perfection in James 3 w/ Brandon Crowe: The Book of James, Chapter 3
Nate and Dr. Brandon Crowe continue their series on the book of James. This week they focus in on the themes and structure of James chapter 3. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at wm.wts.edu . I…
- The Rock of the Church w/ Jonathan Brack
There is a lot of debate surrounding Matthew 16:15-20 and what Jesus was referring to when he said to Peter "on this rock I will build my church." Jonathan and Brandon dive into the text and do some biblical theological digging to offer an…
- The Book of James w/ Brandon Crowe pt. 2: James 2
Nate and Dr. Brandon Crowe continue their series on the book of James. Dr. Crowe has not one, but two books on the book of James coming out in the next year. One is a full commentary on the book of James and the other is a popular level bo…
- The Book of James w/ Brandon Crowe pt. 1: James 1
Nate and Dr. Brandon Crowe begin a series on the book of James. Dr. Crowe has not one, but two books on the book of James coming out in the next year. One is a full commentary on the book of James and the other is a popular level book on J…
- The Moral Law w/ Shelby Myers
Nate Shannon sat down to discuss the Moral Law/the Ten Commandments with Shelby Myers who had recently taught a 9 month series on the Moral Law of God at Proclamation Presbyterian Church. Shelby Myers was a current student at the time of t…