# theological interpretation — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover theological interpretation. 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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) ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yBFwRrA3rRtE) _2025-11-21 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [Prayer Cards for Mother and Baby](https://elizabethburtman.substack.com/p/prayer-cards-for-mother-and-baby) _2025-10-23 · Elizabeth Burtman · Good News for New Moms_ A little project I’ve had on the brain for a long time: I would like to have a set of little prayer card type things to pray with, featuring images of Jesus+mothers+babies and/or Bible verses and/or prayers relevant to birth and early motherhood. ## [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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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) ## [in defense of: repetitive liturgies](https://elizabethburtman.substack.com/p/in-defense-of-repetitive-liturgies) _2025-04-08 · Elizabeth Burtman · Good News for New Moms_ I grew up in churches with highly extemporaneous prayers, long sermons, and somewhat variable orders of service. ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lSfgu6C5PuJI) _2025-04-08 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [in defense of: church pews](https://elizabethburtman.substack.com/p/in-defense-of-church-pews) _2025-04-01 · Elizabeth Burtman · Good News for New Moms_ Some readers may know that I’m fascinated by built-environment design. One fun little case study that’s relevant to the experience of moms and babies in church: pews. ## [Steven Duby on Habakkuk and Theological Commentary](https://secundumscripturas.com/2025/03/31/steven-duby-on-habbakuk-and-theological-commentary/) _2025-03-31 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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) ## [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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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 · Church Grammar_ 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)