# Church Grammar The Church Grammar podcast engages theology and the church in a fresh way, centered on wide-ranging conversations with scholars and Bible teachers. Page: Feed: --- ## [The State of Hermeneutics and Christian Higher Education (with Kevin Vanhoozer)](https://secundumscripturas.com/2026/06/02/the-state-of-hermeneutics-and-christian-higher-education-with-kevin-vanhoozer/) _2026-06-02_ Brandon Smith and Kevin Vanhoozer discuss literal and spiritual readings of Scripture, Protestant hermeneutics and retrieval, and how Christian higher education can survive. Read Kevin’s books: https://shorturl.at/DeyyR Watch this on YouTube at youtube.com/@churchgrammar Church Grammar is presented by the PhD and ThM programs at Gateway Seminary , which seek to blend the best of American and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CG-Vanhoozer-2026.mp3) ## [12 Misconceptions About Protestants and Baptists (with Gavin Ortlund)](https://secundumscripturas.com/2026/05/04/12-misconceptions-about-protestants-and-baptists-with-gavin-ortlund/) _2026-05-04_ Brandon Smith and Gavin Ortlund discuss 12 misconceptions about Protestants and Baptists, including: Protestants invented a new church, sola scriptura is anti-tradition, Protestants removed books from the Bible, and Baptists reject sacraments. Check out Gavin’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthUnites Watch this on YouTube at youtube.com/@churchgrammar Resources: – What It Means to Be… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CG-Gavin-Ortlund.mp3) ## [Debunking 4 Myths About Nicaea](https://secundumscripturas.com/2026/04/03/debunking-4-myths-about-nicaea/) _2026-04-03_ Brandon Smith debunks four common myths about Nicaea: (1) Nicaea invented the Trinity; (2) Nicaea invented the New Testament; (3) Constantine invented orthodoxy; (4) Nicaea was Athanasius vs. Arius. Watch this on YouTube at youtube.com/@churchgrammar . Church Grammar is presented by the PhD and ThM programs at Gateway Seminary , which seek to blend the best of American and British programs by… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Dont-Believe-These-Myths-About-Nicaea.mp3) ## [Nicaea’s Legacy Then and Now (with Mark Smith)](https://secundumscripturas.com/2026/02/24/nicaeas-legacy-then-and-now-with-mark-smith/) _2026-02-24_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Mark Smith of the University of Cambridge. We discuss Nicaea’s reception and authority in Ephesus and Chalcedon (1:30), exegetical arguments around the early councils and creeds (9:50), Protestant reception of the creeds (24:48), and more. Read his book, The Idea of Nicaea . We’re now on YouTube! Please subscribe and share: youtube.com/@churchgrammar Church… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mark-Smith-Interview.mp3) ## [6 Reasons I’m a Baptist](https://secundumscripturas.com/2026/02/09/6-reasons-im-a-baptist/) _2026-02-09_ In this video, Brandon Smith offers six reasons why he is a Baptist. These six reasons are a basic foundation for Baptist beliefs that most Baptists historic and modern can affirm. For a helpful introduction to Baptist theology, see Emerson and Stamps, The Baptist Vision . We’re now on YouTube! Please subscribe and share. Find the channel at: youtube.com/@churchgrammar Church Grammar is presented… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Why-I-Am-a-Baptist.mp3) ## [Is Catholic-Protestant Unity Possible? (with Matthew Levering)](https://secundumscripturas.com/2026/01/05/is-catholic-protestant-unity-possible-with-matthew-levering/) _2026-01-05_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Matthew Levering of Mundelein Seminary. We discuss Catholic beliefs on topics such as how to agree and disagree with the Pope and Catholic doctrine (1:03), the latest discussions about Mary as Co-Redemptrix (23:19), the possibility of Catholic-Protestant unity (32:39), and more. Read his books . We’re now on YouTube! Please subscribe and share. Find the… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CG_Levering_2026.mp3) ## [In Memoriam: Three Hours of Daniel Treier](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/12/29/in-memoriam-three-hours-of-daniel-treier/) _2025-12-29_ As a way to honor and memorialize Daniel Treier (1972–2025), this is a megapod episode of his four appearances on Church Grammar: (00:17) – Brandon’s reflections on Dan’s life (03:43) – On Theological Interpretation and Longsuffering Sports Fandom (2/7/19) (42:58) – On Evangelical Theology, Christian Formation, and Sports Heroes (2/10/20) (1:13:41) – Theological Interpretation: On Definitions,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CG_Treier_Combined.mp3) ## [Jamin Goggin on Pastoral Sins, Confession, and Accountability](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/12/20/jamin-goggin-on-pastoral-sins-confession-and-accountability/) _2025-12-21_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Jamin Goggin of Talbot School of Theology. We discuss pastoral power (2:35), pastoral confession (11:37), pastoral pride (25:02), and more. Get the book here . \*\*\* We’re expanding to YouTube! Please subscribe and share, as we’ll be launching in 2026. Find the channel at: youtube.com/@churchgrammar Church Grammar is presented by the PhD and ThM programs at… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CG_Goggin.mp3) ## [Joshua Heavin and Caleb Wait on the Nicene Creed Among Protestants](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/12/03/joshua-heavin-and-caleb-wait-on-the-nicene-creed-among-protestants/) _2025-12-03_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Joshua Heavin and Caleb Wait of the Passages podcast . We discuss the genesis of their Passages podcast on Nicaea (1:29), the Nicene Creed in our different Christian traditions and denominations (13:05), and more. We’re expanding to YouTube! Please subscribe and share, as we’ll be launching in 2026. Find the channel at: youtube.com/@churchgrammar Church… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CG_Heavin_Wait.mp3) ## [Mark Gignilliat and Heath Thomas on Reading the Old Testament as Christian Scripture](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/11/21/mark-gignilliat-and-heath-thomas-on-reading-the-old-testament-as-christian-scripture/) _2025-11-21_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Mark Gignilliat of Beeson Divinity School and Dr. Heath Thomas of Oklahoma Baptist University. We discuss foundational hermeneutical assumptions about canon, time, and providence (2:33), allegory, typology, and figural readings (23:04), and more. Read their latest book . Church Grammar is presented by the PhD and ThM programs at Gateway Seminary , which seek… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CG_Thomas_Gignilliat.mp3) ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FSFQ523KKNqM) _2025-11-21 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [Andrew Walker on Charlie Kirk, the Future of Conservatism, and Baptist Political Theology](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/10/21/andrew-walker-on-charlie-kirk-the-future-of-conservatism-and-baptist-political-theology/) _2025-10-21_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Andrew Walker of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. We discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk (1:41), the various coalitions in and future of conservative politics (12:21), Christian influence on politics from a Baptist perspective (36:36), and more. Read Andrew's books. Church Grammar is presented by the PhD and ThM programs at Gateway Seminary,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CG_Walker.mp3) ## [Stephen Presley on Biblical Theology and Hermeneutics in the Church Fathers](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/10/06/stephen-presley-on-biblical-theology-and-hermeneutics-in-the-church-fathers/) _2025-10-06_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Stephen Presley of the Center for Religion, Culture, & Democracy. We discuss retrieving biblical theology and cultural engagement in the early church (1:31), hermeneutics and methodology (13:03), the church fathers and the Christian life today (36:42), and more. Read Stephen's books. Church Grammar is presented by the PhD and ThM programs at Gateway… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CG_Presley_2025.mp3) ## [Jennifer Frey on Classical Education, the Great Books, and Cultivating Wonder](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/08/25/jennifer-frey-on-classical-education-the-great-books-and-cultivating-wonder/) _2025-08-25_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Frey. We discuss how classical education and the Great Books benefit students (1:26), the role of curiosity and wonder in formation and education (21:27), books that capture students' attention (43:51), and more. Read Jennifer's books. Church Grammar is presented by the PhD and ThM programs at Gateway Seminary, which seek to blend the best of… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CG_Frey.mp3) ## [Erik Lundeen on Biblical Interpretation in the Reformation](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/08/03/erik-lundeen-on-biblical-interpretation-in-the-reformation/) _2025-08-03_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Erik Lundeen of Christ Our Redeemer Seminary. We discuss the literal sense in the Reformation era (3:49), Christian and Jewish commentaries' impact on the Reformation (13:35), Calvin and other Reformers as bridges to the modern period (34:11), and more. Read Erik's book. Church Grammar is presented by the PhD and ThM programs at Gateway Seminary, which seek… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CG_Lundeen.mp3) ## [Kelly Kapic on True Humanity, the Love of God, and Productivity and Rest](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/07/08/kelly-kapic-on-true-humanity-the-love-of-god-and-productivity-and-rest/) _2025-07-08_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Kelly Kapic of Covenant College. We discuss productivity in Christianity and according to the world (2:21), theological anthropology and the good life (4:17), Chalcedonian Christology and our humanity (8:17), dealing with friendship, sexuality, and relationships in a fallen world (15:24), healthy time management and productivity (31:55), and more. Check out… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CG_Kapic.mp3) ## [James Wood on Postliberalism, Political Theology, and the Church’s Witness](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/06/16/james-wood-on-postliberalism-political-theology-and-the-churchs-witness/) _2025-06-16_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. James Wood of Redeemer University. We discuss postliberal political theory (3:56), the church's witness in the world (22:49), Christian nationalism and church/state relations (40:19), and more. Check out James's podcast, The Civitas Podcast. Church Grammar is presented by the PhD and ThM programs at Gateway Seminary, which seek to blend the best of American… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CG_Wood.mp3) ## [David Hogg on Medieval Theology’s Relationship to Nicaea and the Reformation](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/05/27/david-hogg-on-medieval-theology-nicaea-the-christian-tradition/) _2025-05-27_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. David Hogg of Phoenix Seminary. We discuss studying medieval theology before it was cool (2:42), the relationship between Nicaea and the Medieval period (9:43), the papacy in Christian history (19:25), the relationship between the Reformation and the Medieval period (27:41), what evangelicals can learn from the Medieval period (34:14), and more. Check out… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CG_Hogg_2025.mp3) ## [Matthew Levering on the Pope, Mary, and Justification in Catholic-Protestant Dialogue (Repost)](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/05/05/matthew-levering-on-the-pope-mary-and-justification-in-catholic-protestant-dialogue-repost/) _2025-05-05_ This episode is a repost of our conversation with Dr. Matthew Levering of Mundelein Seminary. We discuss becoming a Christian and his path to Catholicism (4:40), major doctrines Catholics and Protestants agree on (14:22), what Catholics believe about justification by faith (15:50), the veneration of Mary (22:13), and the role and authority of the Pope (40:15), the necessity of the Reformation and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CG_MLevering-Repost.mp3) ## [Steven Duby on Habakkuk and Theological Commentary](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/03/31/steven-duby-on-habbakuk-and-theological-commentary/) _2025-03-31_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Steven Duby of Phoenix Seminary. We discuss writing a theological commentary with various disciplines involved (2:30), insights from biblical studies and authorial intent(s) (9:50); history of interpretation and theological debates in Habakkuk (16:54); tips for preaching Habakkuk (39:40), and more. Buy Steven's new commentary on Habakkuk. Church Grammar is… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CG_Duby_2025.mp3) ## [Baptist Q&A with Matthew Emerson](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/03/07/baptist-qa-with-matthew-emerson/) _2025-03-07_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Matthew Emerson of Oklahoma Baptist University. We discuss paedobaptism and catholicity, changing liturgy in the church, Baptists and the state, and more. Buy Matt's new book with Luke Stamps, The Baptist Vision. This episode is sponsored by Logos. Try the newest version for free for two months(!): www.logos.com/cg. Church Grammar is presented by the PhD and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CG_Emerson_2025.mp3) ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/x0lSMhZomgHu) _2025-03-07 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Thomas Joseph White on Theological Interpretation, the Book of Exodus, and Catholic-Protestant Dialogue](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/02/11/thomas-joseph-white-on-theological-interpretation-the-book-of-exodus-and-catholic-protestant-dialogue/) _2025-02-11_ This episode is a conversation with Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P. of the Angelicum. We discuss biblical and theological interpretation in the 20th century (2:32), the relationship between literal and spiritual senses in interpreting Exodus (12:33), metaphysics and Scripture (34:56), Catholic-Protestant dialogue (47:44), and more. Buy Fr. Thomas Joseph's commentary. This episode is sponsored by… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CG_White_2025.mp3) ## [Scott Williams on Divine Self-Knowledge, Reception of Nicaea, and Philosophical Theology](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/01/20/scott-williams-on-divine-self-knowledge-reception-of-nicaea-and-philosophical-theology/) _2025-01-20_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Scott Williams of the University of North Carolina–Asheville. We discuss divine self-knowledge (3:30), Nicaea and the Trinity in the Sixth Ecumenical Council (36:02), Henry of Ghent's contribution to trinitarian theology (58:30), and more. Read Scott's book and visit his website. This episode is sponsored by Logos. Try the newest version for free for two… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CG_Willliams_2025.mp3) ## [Sam Emadi on Joseph in Biblical Theology and the History of Interpretation](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/01/08/sam-emadi-on-joseph-in-biblical-theology-and-the-history-of-interpretation/) _2025-01-08_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Samuel Emadi of Hunsinger Lane Baptist Church. We discuss Joseph in the history of interpretation (4:44), Joseph in biblical theology and typology (9:59), advice for preaching (48:31), and more. Read Samuel's books. This episode is sponsored by Logos. Try the newest version for free for two months(!): www.logos.com/cg. Church Grammar is presented by the PhD… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CG_Emadi.mp3) ## [Rhyne Putman on the Virgin Conception and Birth of Jesus](https://secundumscripturas.com/2024/12/12/rhyne-putman-on-the-virgin-conception-and-birth-of-jesus/) _2024-12-12_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Rhyne Putman of Williams Baptist University. We discuss the importance of Jesus's genealogies and his role as the "virgin-born king" (3:48), the virgin birth in the Christian tradition (11:54), the biblical and theological importance of the virgin birth (14:31), Protestants and Mary (22:42), the importance of the virgin birth today (30:20), and more. Buy… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CG_Putman.mp3) ## [Ryan Fields on Ecclesiology, Catholicity, and the Free Church](https://secundumscripturas.com/2024/10/17/ryan-fields-on-ecclesiology-catholicity-and-the-free-church/) _2024-10-17_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Ryan Fields of Faith Evangelical Free Church. We discuss becoming a free church pastor (2:14), a definition of catholicity (7:02), a definition of and argument for a free church (11:38), catholicity in the free church (24:43), the local and eschatological implications of catholicity (37:37), and more. Buy Ryan's book. Check out Brandon’s recent books: The… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CG_Fields.mp3) ## [Kevin Vanhoozer on Hermeneutics, Theology, and the Transfiguration](https://secundumscripturas.com/2024/08/01/kevin-vanhoozer-on-hermeneutics-theology-and-the-transfiguration/) _2024-08-01_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. We discuss his new book on hermeneutics (2:24), reflections on decades of studying hermeneutics (26:57), issues that still need to be tackled in the study of hermeneutics (35:36), and more. Buy Kevin's books. Check out Brandon’s recent books: The Trinity in the Book of Revelation (IVP Academic, 2022),… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CG_Vanhoozer_Final.mp3) ## [Allegory, Asceticism, and Early Christian Biographies with Winston Hottman](https://secundumscripturas.com/2024/07/10/allegory-and-early-christian-biographies-with-winston-hottman/) _2024-07-10_ This episode is a conversation with Winston Hottman originally posted at the Center for Baptist Renewal podcast. We discuss Athanasius's Life of Antony and two works by Gregory of Nyssa: The Life of Moses and The Life of Macrina. Check out Brandon’s recent books: The Trinity in the Book of Revelation (IVP Academic, 2022), The Biblical Trinity (Lexham, 2023), The Trinity in the Canon (B&H Academic,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CG_Hottman.mp3) ## [Stephen Presley and Ched Spellman on Irenaeus and Christian Cultural Engagement](https://secundumscripturas.com/2024/05/27/stephen-presley-and-ched-spellman-on-irenaeus-and-christian-cultural-engagement/) _2024-05-27_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Stephen Presley of the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Dr. Ched Spellman of Cedarville University. We discuss all things Irenaeus of Lyons, including his cultural and ecclesiological context (2:30), big picture themes in his writings (7:30), the rule of faith then and now (12:53), parallels… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CG_Presley_Spellman.mp3) ## [Thomas Schreiner on Revelation with a Fresh Take on the Millennium](https://secundumscripturas.com/2024/01/08/thomas-schreiner-on-revelation-with-a-fresh-take-on-the-millennium/) _2024-01-08_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Thomas Schreiner of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He returns to discuss the Book of Revelation, including why he wrote his new commentary (2:12), recapitulation and symbolism in the book (6:12), the book's relationship to related extrabiblical material (15:36), authorship of the book (22:27), a fresh take on the millennium (29:31), and more. Buy… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CG_Schreiner_2023.mp3) ## [Daniel Treier on Christology and Scripture](https://secundumscripturas.com/2023/12/12/daniel-treier-on-christology-and-scripture/) _2023-12-12_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Daniel Treier of Wheaton College. We discuss Christology in Scripture and the Christian Tradition (2:20), Christology and communion with God (11:18), union with Christ and adoption (21:43), the incarnation and its implications (24:45), Christ and his relationship to the Holy Spirit (31:34), the relationship between Christ's two natures (37:57), Christ and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CG_Treier_2023.mp3) ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yXlWH1eLprwM) _2023-12-12 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Ross Inman on Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life](https://secundumscripturas.com/2023/11/08/ross-inman-on-christian-philosophy-as-a-way-of-life/) _2023-11-08_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Ross Inman of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. We discuss his journey into philosophy (1:58), a definition for philosophy as a way of life (7:58), the practicality of philosophy (or lack thereof) (12:36), the relationship between philosophy, theology, and biblical interpretation (33:58), and more. Buy Ross's books. Check out Brandon’s recent books:… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CG_Inman.mp3) ## [Craig Bartholomew and Heath Thomas on Reading the Minor Prophets Theologically](https://secundumscripturas.com/2023/10/18/craig-bartholomew-and-heath-thomas-on-reading-the-minor-prophets-theologically/) _2023-10-18_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Craig Bartholomew of the Kirby Laing Centre and Dr. Heath Thomas of Oklahoma Baptist University. We discuss a theological reading of the Minor Prophets (1:27), problems with interpreting the Minor Prophets (16:40), Jesus and Jonah (22:36), the Trinity in the OT and the Minor Prophets (30:24), and more. Buy their new book, The Minor Prophets: A Theological… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CG_Thomas_Bartholomew.mp3) ## [Jonathan Edwards (If You Can Keep Him) with Kyle Strobel and Zachary Bowden](https://secundumscripturas.com/2023/09/13/jonathan-edwards-if-you-can-keep-him-with-kyle-strobel-and-zachary-bowden/) _2023-09-13_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Kyle Strobel of Talbot School of Theology and Dr. Zachary Bowden of Cedarville University. We discuss Jonathan Edwards on the Trinity and creation (2:24), salvation and the Christian life (23:46), slaveholding (39:07), and more. Buy Kyle's books and read Zachary's contribution to Historical Theology for the Church. Check out Brandon’s recent books: The… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CG_Strobel_Bowden.mp3) ## [Fred Sanders on the Holy Spirit and the Trinity in Salvation (Repost)](https://secundumscripturas.com/2023/07/21/fred-sanders-on-the-holy-spirit-and-the-trinity-in-salvation-repost/) _2023-07-21_ This episode is a repost of a conversation with Dr. Fred Sanders of Biola University. We discuss the names for the Holy Spirit in Scripture (2:16), the seeming "silence" of the Spirit in major moments in the biblical narrative (5:17), the Spirit in the OT (15:40), the Trinity in salvation (20:34), theological retrieval (24:30), the Trinity and theological education (31:30), and more. Buy Fred's… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CG_FSanders_Repost.mp3) ## [Todd Hains on Luther and Biblical Interpretation](https://secundumscripturas.com/2023/07/06/todd-hains-on-luther-and-biblical-interpretation/) _2023-07-07_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Todd Hains of Lexham Press. We discuss what the Reformation was all about (4:28), Luther's relationship to the church fathers and the rule of faith (15:44), Luther's interpretive instincts and his doctrine of the Word (35:02), Lutheranism's contribution to the church today (59:42), and more. Buy Todd's books. Check out Brandon’s recent books: The Trinity in… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CG_Hains.mp3) ## [Collin Hansen on Tips from Tim Keller’s Life and Ministry](https://secundumscripturas.com/2023/06/20/collin-hansen-on-tips-from-tim-kellers-life-and-ministry/) _2023-06-20_ This episode is a conversation with Collin Hansen of The Gospel Coalition. We discuss writing a book about Tim Keller during his last days (1:41), his major influences (13:25), projecting his legacy (27:07), lessons from his life and ministry (32:50), and more. Buy Collin's books. Check out Brandon’s recent books: The Trinity in the Book of Revelation (IVP Academic, 2022) and The Biblical Trinity… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CG_Hansen.Final_.mp3) ## [Lynn Cohick on Women in Evangelicalism, Academia, and the Early Church (Repost)](https://secundumscripturas.com/2023/05/03/lynn-cohick-on-women-in-evangelicalism-academia-and-the-early-church-repost/) _2023-05-03_ This episode is a repost of a conversation with Dr. Lynn Cohick of Houston Christian University. We discuss becoming a scholar (5:30), the present and future of the United Methodist Church (9:40), being a female scholar in evangelicalism (14:15), women in the early church (38:30), and more. Buy Lynn's books. Check out Brandon’s new book: The Trinity in the Book of Revelation: Seeing Father, Son,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CG_CohickRepost.mp3) ## [John Behr on Easter and John’s Gospel (Repost)](https://secundumscripturas.com/2023/04/07/john-behr-on-easter-and-johns-gospel-repost/) _2023-04-07_ This episode is a conversation with Fr. John Behr of the University of Aberdeen. We discuss his transition from St. Vladimir's Seminary to the University of Aberdeen (2:35), how to read John's Gospel (4:00), the authorship of John's Gospel (9:13), John as "the high priest of Pascha" (16:22), the relationship between the Gospel accounts of the Lord's Supper (27:00), the fuller meaning of "it is… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CG_BehrEasterRepost.mp3) ## [The Trinity and Blaspheming the Holy Spirit](https://secundumscripturas.com/2023/03/27/the-trinity-and-blaspheming-the-holy-spirit/) _2023-03-27_ This episode is a short talk based on my post at the Center for Baptist Renewal, "The Trinity and Blaspheming the Holy Spirit." Read it here. Check out Brandon’s new book: The Trinity in the Book of Revelation: Seeing Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in John’s Apocalypse (IVP Academic, 2022). You can also preorder his next one, The Biblical Trinity. Church Grammar is presented by the Christian… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CG_Blaspheme-of-the-Holy-Spirit.mp3) ## [Daniel Treier on Evangelical Theology in Biblical, Trinitarian, and Creedal Perspective (Repost)](https://secundumscripturas.com/2023/02/01/daniel-treier-on-evangelical-theology-in-biblical-trinitarian-and-creedal-perspective-repost/) _2023-02-01_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Daniel Treier of Wheaton College. We discuss sports heroes (3:29), defining evangelical theology (6:16), the Nicene Creed and theological method (9:10); the Ten Commandments as moral formation (12:00), the Lord’s Prayer as spiritual formation (14:16), the Trinitarian shape of theology (19:00), and more. Buy Dan’s books. Check out Brandon’s new book: The… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CG_Treier2_Repost.mp3) ## [The Trinity in the Book of Revelation with Madison Pierce](https://secundumscripturas.com/2023/01/16/the-trinity-in-the-book-of-revelation-with-madison-pierce/) _2023-01-16_ Today's episode features a discussion about my new book with Madison Pierce of Western Theological Seminary. You can purchase the book here and also preorder my next one, The Biblical Trinity, here. Church Grammar is presented by the Christian Standard Bible and Cedarville University's Graduate School. Intro music: Purple Dinosaur by nobigdyl. Producer: Katie Larson. Brandon D. Smith is Assistant… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CG_Smith_12622.mp3) ## [Thomas Weinandy on Christology in the Gospels and the Mystery of the Incarnation](https://secundumscripturas.com/2023/01/02/thomas-weinandy-on-christology-in-the-gospels-and-the-mystery-of-the-incarnation/) _2023-01-02_ This episode is a conversation with Fr. Thomas Weinandy. We discuss the making of the Jesus Becoming Jesus series (1:50), the Synoptic Gospels' contribution to Christology and Trinitarian theology (11:14), Christology and Trinitarian theology in John's Gospel (22:49), immutability and impassibility in the incarnation (42:50), and more. Read Thomas's books. Check out Brandon's new book: The Trinity… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CG_Weinandy.mp3) ## [Trevin Wax on Orthodoxy and Heresy in Theology and Cultural Engagement](https://secundumscripturas.com/2022/12/01/trevin-wax-on-orthodoxy-and-heresy-in-theology-and-cultural-engagement/) _2022-12-01_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Trevin Wax of the North American Mission Board. We discuss our years serving and podcasting together (2:32), the definition of orthodoxy (6:13), the inclusivity of orthodoxy and the exclusivity of heresy (10:08), orthodoxy and cultural engagement (24:28). Buy Trevin's books and his new podcast, Reconstructing Faith. Church Grammar is presented by the… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CG_Wax_112122.mp3) ## [William Marsh on Luther’s Hermeneutics and Reformation Truths and Myths](https://secundumscripturas.com/2022/10/26/william-marsh-on-luthers-hermeneutics-and-reformation-truths-and-myths/) _2022-10-26_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. William Marsh of Cedarville University. We discuss truths and myths regarding the late medieval church and Luther's concerns (3:03), Luther's hermeneutics and their relationship to the Christian tradition (19:37), the Reformers on reading and preaching Scripture (31:57), how the Reformation can help the church today (40:09), and more. Buy William's books… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CG_Marsh_102522.mp3) ## [Darian Lockett on Reading the Catholic Epistles and the Biblical Canon](https://secundumscripturas.com/2022/10/12/darian-lockett-on-reading-the-catholic-epistles-and-the-biblical-canon/) _2022-10-12_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Darian Lockett of Talbot School of Theology. We discuss how the Catholic Epistles fit together in the biblical canon (1:22), faith and works in Paul and James (22:52), scholarship on James (28:05), scholarship on 2 Peter and Jude (34:17), and more. Buy Darian's books. Church Grammar is presented by the Christian Standard Bible. Intro music: Purple Dinosaur… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CG_Lockett_101023.mp3) ## [Biblical Reasoning (Part 2): Bobby Jamieson on Theology and Exegesis](https://secundumscripturas.com/2022/09/26/biblical-reasoning-part-2-bobby-jamieson-on-theology-and-exegesis/) _2022-09-26_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Bobby Jamieson of Capitol Hill Baptist Church. We discuss the benefits of theological resources in doing exegesis (2:15), partitive exegesis as a rule for reading Christologically (19:28), things that "need to die" in biblical studies scholarship (38:06), and more. Buy Bobby's books for the church and for the academy. Church Grammar is presented by the… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CG_Jamieson_092522.mp3) ## [Biblical Reasoning (Part 1): Tyler Wittman on Theology and Exegesis](https://secundumscripturas.com/2022/09/07/biblical-reasoning-part-1-tyler-wittman-on-theology-and-exegesis/) _2022-09-07_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Tyler Wittman of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. We discuss the relationship between theology and exegesis (2:18), honoring God in exegesis (9:34), the Trinity and the New Testament (20:07), inseparable operations and appropriations (27:23), and more. Buy Tyler's books. Church Grammar is presented by the Christian Standard Bible. Intro music:… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CG_Wittman_90723.mp3) ## [Matthew Bingham on Baptist Origins, Historiography, and Being “Reformed”](https://secundumscripturas.com/2022/08/23/matthew-bingham-on-baptist-origins-historiography-and-being-reformed/) _2022-08-23_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Matthew Bingham of Oak Hill College. We discuss how to understand Baptist history (1:28), the shared identity of 17th-century baptistic churches in the context of the English Reformation (4:50), the development of a Baptist identity (25:57), popular Baptist history truisms (30:37), what it means to be a "Reformed" Baptist (45:46), and more. Buy Matthew's… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/CG_Bingham.mp3) ## [Timothy George on Evangelicals, the Great Tradition, and Christian Higher Education (Repost)](https://secundumscripturas.com/2022/08/08/timothy-george-on-evangelicals-the-great-tradition-and-christian-higher-education-repost/) _2022-08-08_ This episode is a repost of a conversation with Dr. Timothy George of Beeson Divinity School. We discuss being a Baptist and appreciating the Great Tradition (2:00), ecumenism and catholicity (7:35), the future of Christian higher education (22:35), and more. Buy Timothy's books. Church Grammar is presented by the Christian Standard Bible. Intro music: Purple Dinosaur by nobigdyl. Brandon D. Smith… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/CG_TGeorge_Repost.mp3) ## [Jarvis Williams on Ethnicity, Diversity, and the Church’s Mission](https://secundumscripturas.com/2022/07/15/jarvis-williams-on-ethnicity-diversity-and-the-churchs-mission/) _2022-07-15_ This episode is a conversation with Dr. Jarvis Williams of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. We discuss the phrase "redemptive kingdom diversity" (1:27), a biblical theology of the people of God (4:42), the difference between "race" and "ethnicity," and avoiding extreme positions on personal and corporate responsibility (12:54), the church's mission in pursuing diversity (34:51), how to… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/churchgrammar/secundumscripturas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CG_Jarvis_07122022.mp3)