Voices of Renewal
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsVoices of Renewal is a series devoted to rediscovering the renewing power of the Holy Spirit throughout the history of God's church and today. In each episode, we will interview a leader in the field of Ministry, Church History, or Theology about how God has and is renewing the Church and world. It is our desire to seek God’s renewal in our own time in name of Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Episode 55: Robert Elmer on Early Christian Prayers
April 08, 2024 00:00 - 26 minutes - 50.5 MBIn today’s episode of Voices of Renewal, we are speaking with Robert Elmer on two of his recent books, Fount of Heaven: Prayers of the Early Church and Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans. Robert is the author of dozens of books ranging from children’s books to apologetics to devotional classics and collections of prayers. Robert is passionate about making the goodness of God known!
Episode 56: Dr. Malcolm Yarnell on Thomas Helwys
March 25, 2024 00:00 - 28 minutes - 54.3 MBThomas Helwys (1575-1616) an English minister, was one of the joint founders, with John Smyth, of the General Baptist denomination. Helwys founded the first Baptist church in England and advocated for full religious liberty. To learn more about his life and renewal legacy, hear from Dr. Malcolm Yarnell, Research Professor of Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Episode 54: Dr. Gerald McDermott on How Christians Should Respond to Religious Pluralism
March 11, 2024 00:00 - 36 minutes - 68.1 MBIn this special episode of Voices of Renewal, we speak with Dr. Gerald McDermott on the topic “How Christians Should Respond to Religious Pluralism.” Dr. McDermott is the retired Anglican Chair of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, AL. He is the author of dozens of books, the most recent being A New History of Redemption: The Work of the Jewish Messiah Through the Millennia (Baker Academic, 2024).
Episode 53: Dr. Nathan Finn on Andrew Fuller
February 26, 2024 00:00 - 24 minutes - 45.3 MBAndrew Fuller (1754-1815) was an English Baptist theologian, minister, and missionary. During his life, Fuller combated the ideas of hyper-Calvinism by applying the ideas of Jonathan Edwards. However, today, Fuller is most known for his instrumental role in founding the Baptist Missionary Society. To learn more about his life and renewal legacy, hear from Dr. Nathan Finn, Professor of Faith and Culture and Director of the Institute for Transformational Leadership at North Greenville...
Episode 52: Dr. Melanie Ross on Renewing Evangelical Worship
February 12, 2024 00:00 - 29 minutes - 54.9 MBIn this episode of Voices of Renewal, guest host Dr. Joan Pi, Assistant Professor and Director of Choral Activities at Regent University, speaks with Dr. Melanie Ross on the topic of “Renewing Evangelical Worship”. Dr. Ross is an Associate Professor of Liturgical Studies at Yale Divinity School and the author of Evangelical Worship: An American Mosaic (Oxford University Press, 2021). Join us for an engaging conversation on the history, nature, and renewal of evangelical worship toda...
Episode 51: Dr. Mark Noll on Renewing our Commitment to the Bible
December 18, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 44.5 MBToday on Voices of Renewal, Dr. Mark Noll, one of the world’s leading historians of American Church History and Evangelicalism, speaks to us about Renewing our Commitment to the Bible. Dr. Noll is an emeritus professor of history at Wheaton College and the University of Notre Dame and is currently the Research Professor of History at Regent College. It is truly an honor to have such a distinguished guest.
Episode 50: Lucy S. R. Austen on Elisabeth Elliot
November 20, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 38.2 MBElisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was a missionary and a critically acclaimed author and speaker. For over half a century, her life of obedience, timeless teachings, and best-selling books have influenced both believers and seekers of the Christian faith. For thirteen years, Elliot opened her daily radio program “Gateway to Joy” with these words: “You are loved with an everlasting love, that’s what the Bible says, and underneath are the everlasting arms. This is your friend, Elisabeth El...
Episode 49: Dr. Jarvis Williams on The Spirit, Ethics, and Eternal Life
October 23, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 45.9 MBIn today’s episode of Voices of Renewal, we interview Dr. Jarvis Williams on his new book The Spirit, Ethics, and Eternal Life. This episode focuses on the vertical, horizontal, and cosmic relationships Christians now have through Christ by walking in the power of the Holy Spirit. Dr. Williams is Professor of New Testament Interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.
Episode 48: Dr. Michael Wagenman on Abraham Kuyper
August 01, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 67.5 MBAbraham Kuyper (1837-1920) was the Prime Minister of the Netherlands and an influential neo-Calvinist theologian. He established the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands, which upon its foundation became the second largest Calvinist denomination in the country behind the state-supported Dutch Reformed Church. Today, Kuyper is remembered and studied as a proud inheritor of the Reformed tradition and proponent of biblical morality. To learn more about his life and renewal legacy, hear...
Episode 47: Dr. Andrew Ballitch on William Perkins
July 17, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 43.6 MBWilliam Perkins (1558-1602) was an influential English minister and theologian during the Elizabethan era and was also one of the foremost leaders of the Puritan movement in the Church of England. His most influential work, The Arte of Prophecying, or, A Treatise Concerning the Sacred and Onely True Manner and Methode of Preaching, is still read widely today. To learn more about Perkins’ life and renewal legacy, hear from Dr. Andrew Ballitch, the associate pastor of preaching and mi...
Episode 46: Dr. George Marsden on Jonathan Edwards: An Infinite Fountain of Light
July 03, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 56 MBThis is a privileged episode of Voices of Renewal, as we are speaking to a giant in the field of the History of Christianity: Dr. George Marsden. Dr. Marsden is an Emeritus Profess of History at the University of Notre Dame and a Distinguished Scholar in the History of Christianity at Calvin College. We are speaking with him on his new book An Infinite Fountain of Light: Jonathan Edwards for the Twenty-First Century (IVP, 2023).
Episode 45: Dr. Matthew Barrett on Reformation as Renewal
June 14, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 52.1 MBOn this unique episode of Voices of Renewal, we interview Dr. Matthew Barrett, Professor of Christian Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, on his new book Reformation as Renewal: Retrieving the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. This book strikes at the heart of our mission to by demonstrating that the Reformation was at its core a renewal of evangelical catholicity.
Episode 44: Dr. James Skedros on Demetrios of Thessaloniki
May 29, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 48.6 MBDemetrios of Thessaloniki (270?-306) was a Greek Christian martyr in the late third and early fourth century. Demetrios was martyred during the reign of Emperor Diocletian (284-305), being speared to death in prison. His Feast is celebrated by the Orthodox Church on October 26th and in the Greek tradition, he is known as the Myhrbearer, because his relics miraculously produced holy oil. To learn more about Demetrios’ life and legacy, hear from Dr. James Skedros, the Michael G. and A...
Episode 43: Nicholas Abraham on Dietrich Bonhoeffer
May 15, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MBDietrich Bonhoeffer (1906 – 1945) was a German Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident who was a key founding member of the Confessing Church. His writings on Christianity's role in the secular world have become widely influential and his book The Cost of Discipleship is described as a modern classic. To learn more about his life and renewal legacy, hear from Pastor Nicholas Abraham, Lead Pastor of Reformation Bible Church in Navarre, Ohio, and author of Living Together...
Episode 42: Dr. Dean Weaver on the Evangelical Presbyterian Church
May 01, 2023 00:00 - 8 seconds - 47.9 MBIn this episode of Voices of Renewal, we speak with Dr. Dean Weaver about the historic and present revival going on in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC). Dr. Weaver was elected as the Stated Clerk of the EPC in 2021, which is the denomination’s highest elected office. The hope of Voices of Renewal is to not only recover the lost voices throughout Church history but to hear from current ministry leaders going through renewal.
Episode 41: Msgr. Joseph Malagreca on Catholic Charismatic Renewal
April 17, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 46.2 MBOn this special episode of Voices of Renewal, we look at the modern-day renewal happening in the Catholic Charismatic community. Joining us is Monsignor Joseph Malagreca, pastor of the parish of the Holy Cross in Brooklyn, NY. Besides being a pastor, he is the Coordinator of the Charismatic Renewal for the Hispanics and the Haitians in the Diocese of Brooklyn. He is also serving as the Coordinator of the CHARIS National Service of Communion for the USA. CHARIS-USA is the body that s...
Episode 40: Dr. TK Dunn on P. T. Forsyth
March 30, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 55.2 MBP. T. Forsyth (1848–1921) was a Scottish theologian in the late 19th and early 20th century. He is primarily known today as an early opponent of liberal Christianity and a forerunner to the neo-orthodoxy movement. In his preaching, Forsyth consistently pointed people toward Christ as the fullest expression of God. Her more about Forsyth’s life and legacy from Dr. TK Dunn, Professor of History and Theology at Columbia International University.
Episode 39: Dr. Donald Fairbairn on Cyril of Alexandria
December 09, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 59.7 MBCyril of Alexandria (376-444) is a Church father and Doctor of the Church who fought for Christological orthodoxy in the fifth century. He was a central figure at the Council of Ephesus and helped combat heresy through his writings. Cyril was a prolific author and consummate pastor, leading the Church in Alexandria as archbishop for 32 years. To hear more about Cyril’s life and legacy, listen to Dr. Donald Fairbairn, Robert E. Cooley Professor of Early Christianity at Gordon-Conwell...
Episode 38: Dr. Kirk Farney on Walter Maier
November 21, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 60.4 MBWalter Maier (1893-1950) was an American radio personality, prolific author, university professor, and Old Testament scholar. He is best known for his work on the radio show Lutheran Hour in the 30s and 40s. To learn more about Maier’s life and renewal legacy, hear from Dr. Kirk Farney, Vice President for Advancement, Vocation, and Alumni Engagement at Wheaton College. Dr. Farney is also the author of Ministers of a New Medium: Broadcasting Theology in the Radio Ministries of Fulton...
Episode 37: Dr. Bryan Litfin on Justin Martyr
November 07, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 61.1 MBJustin Martyr (100-165) was one of the first apologists for the Christian faith. Justin's most famous work, the First Apology, passionately defended the philosophical cohesiveness and reasonableness of the Christian faith to a Roman ruler set on persecuting the Church. This defense ultimately cost him his life. Hear more about Justin's life and legacy from Dr. Bryan Litfin, Professor of Bible at Liberty University Rawlings School of Divinity.
Episode 36: Drs. Leanne Dzubinski and Anneke Stasson on Women in the Mission of the Church
October 17, 2022 00:00 - 3 minutes - 56.7 MBWomen have been central to the work of Christian ministry from the time of Jesus to the twenty-first century. Yet the story of Christianity is too often told as a story of men. In this episode of Voices of Renewal, hear from co-authors Leanne Dzubinski (acting dean and Associate Professor in the Cook School of Intercultural Studies) and Anneke Stasson (Associate Professor of Humanities and History in the John Wesley Honors College at Indiana Wesleyan University) on their new book Wo...
Episode 35: Dr. David Easman on Tertullian
September 20, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 59.5 MBTertullian (155-220 AD) was a prolific early Christian author from the north African providence of Carthage. He is widely considered the father of Latin Christianity and was the first writer to use the term trinity to describe God. Although controversial in many branches of Christianity, Tertullian continues to be widely read today. In this episode of Voices of Renewal, learn about Tertullian from Dr. David Eastman, the Joseph Glenn Sherrill Chair of Bible at the McCallie School in ...
Episode 35: Dr. David Eastman on Tertullian
September 20, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 59.5 MBTertullian (155-220 AD) was a prolific early Christian author from the north African providence of Carthage. He is widely considered the father of Latin Christianity and was the first writer to use the term trinity to describe God. Although controversial in many branches of Christianity, Tertullian continues to be widely read today. In this episode of Voices of Renewal, learn about Tertullian from Dr. David Eastman, the Joseph Glenn Sherrill Chair of Bible at the McCallie School in ...
Episode 34: Dr. Ed Smither on St. Augustine of Hippo
September 06, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 54.6 MBSt. Augustine of Hippo (354-430) is widely considered the most influencial theologian and Christian thinker in the Western Church. His major writings – The City of God, On Christian Doctrine, and Confessions – are still widely read. He offered major contributions to the doctrines of predestination, original sin, the trinity, and ecclesiology. However, he was also a renowned teacher and mentor to the next generation of ministry leaders. To learn more about the life and renewal legacy...
Episode 33: Dr. Michael Goheen on Lesslie Newbigin
June 29, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 53.8 MBLesslie Newbigin (1909 – 1998) was a British theologian, missiologist, missionary, and author. Though originally ordained within the Church of Scotland, Newbigin spent much of his career serving as a missionary in India and became affiliated with the Church of South India and the United Reformed Church, becoming one of the Church of South India's first bishops. Throughout his life, Newbigin shared a renewed vision of God’s mission brought by the power of the gospel. To learn more ab...
Episode 32: Ft. Mark O'Keefe on Teresa of Ávila
June 15, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 46.4 MBTeresa of Ávila (1515-1582), also called St. Teresa of Jesus, was a Spanish noblewoman, Carmelite nun, and religious mystic. She is also one of only four women to be recognized as a “Doctor of the Church” by the Catholic Church. During her life, Teresa helped bring renewal to the Carmelite order for men and women. Eventually, this reform led to the formation of what is known today as Discalced Carmelites. To learn more about the life and renewal ministry of one of the Church’s great...
Episode 31: Dr. William Kay on George Jeffreys
June 01, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 59.4 MBGeorge Jeffreys (1889-1962) was a Welsh evangelist who founded the Elim Pentecostal Church. George became a Christian during the famous Welsh Revival (1904-1905) and continued Pentecostal ministry – marked by miraculous healings, baptism in the Holy Spirit, and other acts of God – for six decades. His mantle continued well after his death through the international ministry of Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke and his successor, Daniel Kolenda. Tune into this week’s episode of Voices of Ren...
Episode 30: Dr. George Kalantzis on Origen of Alexandria
May 17, 2022 00:00 - 39 minutes - 74.7 MBOrigen of Alexandria (185-253) was an early Christian scholar, ascetic, and theologian who has been described as “the greatest genius the early church ever produced”. His work On the First Principles was one of the first works of systematic theology ever produced and became the foundation for theological writings for generations. Although viewed as controversial in later centuries, Origen’s work remains important for any thoughtful Christian. Hear more about Origen’s life and renewa...
Episode 29: Dr. Bryan Litfin on Athanasius of Alexandria
April 28, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MBAthanasius of Alexandria was a Christian theologian, Church Father, the chief defender of Trinitarianism against Arianism, and a noted Coptic Christian (Egyptian) leader of the fourth century. Athanasius was a deacon during the Council of Nicaea and his writings were well regarded by subsequent Church fathers in the West and the East, who noted his devotion to orthodoxy, pastoral concern, and interest in monasticism. Hear more about his life and renewal legacy from Dr. Bryan Litfin,...
Episode 28: Dr. Rex Butler on Early Christian Martyrs
April 11, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes - 67.7 MBIn a first for Voices of Renewal, this episode focuses not on an individual Christian but on a collection of Early Christian Martyrs. How do the stories of Stephen, Justin, Perpetua, and Felicity strengthen the early Church? What does it mean to be a martyr or ‘witness’ for Jesus Christ? Hear about these important figures from Dr. Rex Butler, the John T. Westbrook Chair of Church History and Professor of Church History and Patristics at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. ...
Episode 27: Dr. Grant Wacker on Billy Graham
March 28, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 46.2 MBBilly Graham was an American evangelist and the most well-known Christian figure of the 20th century. Graham ministered nationally and internationally through his “Crusades”, which were broadcasted through radio and television for nearly six decades. Due in large part to these Crusades, Billy Graham is credited as having preached in person to more people than anyone else in the history of Christianity. To learn more about Graham’s life and legacy, hear from Dr. Grant Wacker, the Gil...
Episode 26: Dr. Daniel Isgrigg on Oral Roberts
March 14, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 45.3 MBOral Roberts was an American Charismatic Christian televangelist, ordained in both the Pentecostal Holiness and United Methodist churches. He is considered one of the forerunners for the charismatic movement and was one of the most recognized preachers in the US at the height of his recognition. He founded the Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association and Oral Roberts University. Hear more about Oral Robert's renewal legacy from Dr. Daniel Isgrigg, Assistant Professor and the Director o...
Episode 25: Dr. Thomas Kidd on George Whitefield
February 28, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 54.7 MBGeorge Whitefield was an Anglican cleric and evangelist who was one of the founders of Methodism and the evangelical movement. After ordination, Whitefield immediately began preaching, but he did not settle as the minister of any parish. Rather he became an itinerant preacher and evangelist in North America, where he preached a series of revivals that became part of the "Great Awakening". It is reported that Whitefield preached at least 18,000 times to perhaps 10 million listeners i...
Episode 24: Dr. David Mayes on Martin Luther
January 20, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 60.3 MBMartin Luther was a German priest, author, and theologian and is widely recognized as the man responsible for the Protestant Reformation. On October 31, 1517, Luther posted his 95 Theses in an effort to renew the Church of his day, which we continue to see and feel the effects of today. To hear more about Luther's life and ministry of renewal, check out this week's episode of Voices of Renewal with Dr. David Mayes, Associate Professor of History at Sam Houston State University.
Episode 23: Dr. Keith Stanglin on Jacob Arminius
November 30, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 55.8 MBJacob Arminius was a Dutch theologian and reformer whose views became the basis of Arminianism. Although, much like John Calvin, his views themselves evolved after his death, Arminius is known today for his faithful ministry of renewal and his later impact on John Wesley and the Methodist movement. We welcome Dr. Keith Stanglin, Professor of Theology at Heritage Christian College and Executive Director for the Center of Christian Studies, to speak on Arminius on this week's episode ...
Episode 22: Dr. Joel Woodruff on C.S. Lewis
November 15, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes - 65.8 MBC.S. (Clive Staples) Lewis is one of the 20th century’s most notable Christian thinkers and lay theologians. He held academic positions in the area of English literature at both Oxford University and Cambridge University. Today, he is most well-known for his novels, The Chronicles of Narnia and The Space Trilogy, and apologetic texts, such as Mere Christianity and Surprised by Joy. Hear more about Lewis’ life and renewal ministry from Dr. Joel Woodruff, President of the C.S. Lewis I...
Episode 21: Dr. Seth Osborne on Richard Baxter
November 01, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 56.1 MBRichard Baxter was a 17th century English Puritan pastor, poet, and theologian. Throughout his life, Baxter emphasized the necessity of repentance and faithfulness in the life of believers, and his most famous work, The Reformed Pastor, is still in print today and used in training Christian Leaders to Change the World. In this week’s episode of Voices of Renewal, Dr. Seth Osborne, an adjunct faculty member for the Regent University School of Divinity, walks us through Baxter’s life,...
Episode 20: Dr. Jonathan Taylor on Maximus the Confessor
October 11, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 72.4 MBMaximus the Confessor was a late 6th early 7th-century Christian monk, theologian, and scholar who suffered for his faith. Maximus is venerated in both Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches and called a Father of the Church. Today, he is primarily known for his formulation of the two wills of Christ (both human and divine). Hear more about his life, ministry, and legacy from Dr. Jonathan Taylor, Adjunct Professor at the Regent University School of Divinity.
Episode 19: Rev. Danny Hyde on John Owen
September 27, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 72 MBJohn Owen was an English nonconformist church leader, theologian, and academic administrator at the University of Oxford during the 17th century. John helped revive the idea that it is only by the grace of God and merits of Christ that the sinner receives the gift of faith to believe in Christ. Owen's most famous work, which is read widely today, is The Mortification of Sin. To learn more about Owen's life and legacy, hear from Rev. Daniel Hyde, Pastor of Oceanside United Reformed C...
Episode 18: Dr. Jesse Payne on Carl F. H. Henry
September 13, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 59.2 MBCarl F. H. Henry was a 20th-century American evangelical theologian who provided leadership to the neo-evangelical movement and helped found several influential Christian organizations such as Christianity Today, Evangelical Theological Society, and Fuller Theological Seminary. It is not an understatement to say that every evangelical community has been influenced by Carl Henry. To hear more about his life and his ministry of renewal, hear from Dr. Jesse Payne. Jesse is Senior Pasto...
Episode 17: Dr. Gavin Ortlund on St. Anselm of Canterbury
August 30, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 57.7 MBSt. Anselm of Canterbury was an Italian Benedictine monk, philosopher, and theologian during the 11th century. Anselm held the title of Archbishop of Canterbury for 16 years and wrote several important works the Church still uses today. However, he is most widely known for his motto of "Faith Seeking Understanding" (fides quaerens intellectum). In this episode, we are joined by pastor-theologian, Dr. Gavin Ortlund. Dr. Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior past...
Episode 16: Dr. Ewen Butler on David Mainse
August 02, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 71.8 MBDavid Mainse was a Canadian televangelist, evangelical leader, and founder of Crossroads Christian Communications. Maines was an irenic leader helping to bridge the denominational gap of his time by focusing on the renewing power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Hear more about his life and legacy from Dr. Ewen Butler, Lead Pastor of Church on the Hill in Coburg, ON, and an Instructor for the Regent School of Divinity.
Episode 15: Dr. Rakel Alegre on Thomas Ball Barratt
April 30, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 47.9 MBThomas Ball Barratt was a British-born Norwegian pastor and one of the founding figures of the Pentecostal movement in Europe. Starting in 1907, he held revival meetings in Oslo at his newly formed "Filadelfia" assembly, which attracted international attention, and he became one of the prime movers of the Pentecostal movement. Hear more about his life and legacy from Dr. Rakel Alegre, an alumnus of the Regent School of Divinity and current Associate Professor at the Norwegian School...
Episode 14: Dr. Robert Menzies on R. A. Torrey
April 16, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 70.5 MBR. A. Torrey was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. He was the second President of Moody Bible College and a former dean at Biola University. Torrey was one of the three editors of The Fundamentals, a 12-volume series that gave its name to what came to be called "fundamentalism". Torrey saw no distinction between orthodox Christian belief and Spirit-empowered living. Hear more about his life and ministry from leading Pentecostal New Testament scholar, Dr. Robert M...
Episode 13: Dr. Geoff Chang on Charles Spurgeon
March 15, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 57.7 MBCharles Spurgeon, also known as the "Prince of Preachers", was a 19th-century Baptist minister. He was the pastor at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London for 38 years and helped bring about a wave of renewal in preaching. Hear more about his life and ministry Dr. Geoff Chang, Assistant Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Episode 12: Dr. Daniel Gilbert on John Calvin
March 01, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 64.8 MBJohn Calvin was a theologian, pastor, and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation. He was a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism. In addition, he is known as the "theologian of the Holy Spirit". Hear more about his life and ministry from Dr. Daniel Gilbert, Assistant Professor at Regent University School of Divinity.
Episode 11: Dr. John-Paul Lotz on Ignatius of Antioch
February 15, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 58.3 MBIgnatius of Antioch was an early Christian writer and bishop of Antioch. Tradition identifies Ignatius, along with his friend Polycarp, as a disciple of John the Apostle. Ignatius' letters now form a central part of a later collection of works known to be authored by the Apostolic Fathers. Hear more about his life and legacy from Dr. John-Paul Lotz, Instructor at the Regent School of Divinity and pastor of Courtland Baptist Church in Courtland, VA.
Episode 10: Dr. Charles Fox on William Seymour
January 29, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 64.2 MBWilliam Seymour was an American holiness preacher who initiated the Azusa Street revival, the most influential event in the rise of Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. Seymour’s theology and ministry emphasized the renewing power of the Holy Spirit and love of neighbor. Hear more about Seymour’s life and impact from Dr. Charles Fox, senior pastor of Christ Community Church (Bowie, MD) and founder of Victory Breakthrough Ministries.
Episode 9: Dr. Kathleen Patterson on Corrie Ten Boom
January 03, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 44.8 MBCorrie Ten Boom was a Dutch Christian watchmaker who helped save hundreds of persecuted Jews during World War II. After imprisonment in the Ravensbrück concentration camp, Ten Boom set up rehabilitation centers for concentration camp survivors. By the end of her life, she carried the message of God's love to more than 60 countries. Hear more about her life and ministry from Dr. Kathleen Patterson, Professor, and Director of the Doctor of Strategic Leadership degree at Regent Univers...
Episode 8: Sr. Madge Karecki on St. Clare of Assisi
December 21, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBSt. Clare of Assisi was an Italian saint and one of the first followers of Francis of Assisi. She founded the Order of Poor Ladies, also known as the Poor Clares, a monastic religious order for women in the Franciscan tradition, and wrote their Rule of Life, the first set of monastic guidelines known to have been written by a woman. Hear more about her life and ministry from a world-renowned Franciscan scholar, Sr. Madge Karecki in this week's episode of Voices of Renewal.