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Bible, Theology, and Language with Randy Hatchett

Dr. Randy Hatchett

To hear the podcast (9 minutes) click here.

Dr. Randy Hatchett is Professor of Theology and Program Coordinator for Theological Studies and for Christianity at Houston Baptist University. Among other things, he has written Engaging Theology: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Introduction. In this conversation with Dr. Capes he reminds us that at every step the study of biblical languages is crucial for reading the unfolding story of our texts (economy) and the necessary theologizing upon these texts (theology).

To hear the podcast (9 minutes) click here.

“Exegetically Speaking” is a weekly podcast of the friends and faculty of Wheaton College, IL and The Lanier Theological Library. Hosted by Dr. David Capes, it features language experts who discuss the importance of learning the biblical languages—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek—and show how reading the Bible in the original languages “pays off.” Each podcast lasts between seven and eleven minutes and covers a different topic for those who want to read the Bible for all it is worth.

If you’re interested in going deeper, learn more about Wheaton’s undergraduate degree in Classical Languages (Greek, Hebrew, and Latin) and our MA in Biblical Exegesis. 

You can hear Exegetically Speaking on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. If you have questions or comments, please contact us at exegetically.speaking@wheaton.edu. And keep listening.

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Righteousness in Matthew with Nijay Gupta

Recently, I talked with my friend, Nijay Gupta, for a video podcast he is doing in support of a new book he has published, 15 New Testament Words of Life. It’s always fun to talk with Nijay. For more information about his book watch for my podcast with him on “The Stone Chapel Podcasts.” It’s a great listen and his book is a great read. An interesting way of making high end scholarship available for the widest possible audience.

To hear the podcast/vlog click here.

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In the Beginning God Established Order with John Walton

John Walton, Wheaton College

Dr. John Walton, Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton Graduate School, is a frequent contributor to this podcast. His publications include Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament Theology for Christians: From Ancient Context to Enduring Belief. He is presently working on a commentary on Daniel with his Wheaton colleague, Dr. Aubrey Buster. In response to a podcast listener’s question, Dr. Walton and Dr. Capes discuss God’s work as portrayed in Genesis 1-2.

To hear the podcast click here.

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The Prophets of Israel with James Hoffmeier

James K. Hoffmeier

The Prophets of Israel: Walking the Ancient Paths (Kregel Academic, 2021) is a new book by James Hoffmeier.  

Jim and his wife, Cathy, have been long time friends of the library.  In fact, he has lectured in the Stone Chapel twice over the last 12 years.  You can click on the links below to see these lectures on our YouTube channel. 

He has also been instrumental in promoting the library and its work through his network of students and scholars. 

Jim was born in Egypt and recounts some of his early life there.  After he earned his PhD and began teaching, he found he frequently had to teach the prophets.  Over time he came to love and appreciate the Hebrew prophets as those who point back to God’s teaching.  

Dr. Hoffmeier is a renown Old Testament scholar and field archaeologist.  In this book he explores the non-writing and writing prophets of the Old Testament against their cultural backdrop. 

The book is beautifully done.  It contains full-color photos and images of the land and some of the treasures excavated there.  

Jim is a great writer.  He is clear, engaging and the book is set up to bring out the best for any reader.

When we do lectures at the Lanier Library, we frequently have his book available for purchase and if you’re lucky, he may just sign it for you.  

Here is what Tremper Longman III said about the book:

“James Hoffmeier, a biblical scholar and archaeologist of international reputation, is an excellent guide to help us read the theological message of the prophets in their proper setting.  He brings his skill and immense knowledge to bear to orient us to a proper understanding of the prophets.  I highly recommend this volume to all who want to read the prophets to truly hear their voice and ultimately the voice of God who speaks through them.”  

This is a great interview.  Thanks to Jim for writing his heart out to get us this book done AND for making it available to us.  

Jim and his wife Cathy live in Paradise, Pennsylvania, to be close to their grandkids!

To hear the podcast click here.

Click here for this lecture: James Hoffmeier, The Exodus: Recent Archaeological and Geological Work in North Sinai

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James Hoffmeier and Stephen Moshier, Moses did not Sleep Here!

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Religious Freedom, with Mark Movesian, James Hoffmeier, Mario Arroyo, Michael Simons and Mark Lanier

For more lectures from the library of prophets, click here.

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Cultural Engagement with Ed Stetzer

Ed Stetzer, Wheaton College

I recently talked with Ed Stetzer for “The Stone Chapel Podcasts.”

To hear the podcast (20 minutes) click here.

Ed Stetzer is skilled in cultural engagement.  He is simply wired that way.  He is a professor and dean at Wheaton College where he also serves as Executive Director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center.

He has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches, trained pastors and church planters on six continents. 

He has earned two master’s degrees and two doctorates.  He has written hundreds of articles and a dozen books.

Dr. Stetzer is Regional Director for Lausanne North America and is frequently cited in, interviewed by, and writes for news outlets such as USAToday and CNN. 

Ed joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about his concerns for the future of the evangelical church and its engagement with western culture. 

In fact, he is finishing up a book about that for InterVarsity Press.  It will be titled, The Future of Evangelicalism. Look for it next year at the Lanier Theological Library. 

America is experiencing a cultural convulsion unlike any we have seen since the 1960s.  And to all observers, America evangelicalism is uniquely influential around the world.

 Rather than thriving in the midst of this time, American evangelicals are themselves convulsing and sorting themselves along ideological lines. 

Stetzer observes: Some have gone “woke.”  Some have gone “political.”  Some have gone full on “Trump.”  Twenty years ago were certainly kinder and gentler times.

Dr. Stetzer is a unique voice for American Christians and has some interesting insights about where America is going and how best to be part of bringing about at least some “Shalom”/Peace for now. 

In the academic year 2022-23 Ed Stetzer is on sabbatical from Wheaton College and will be the guest of the Lanier Foundation staying, along with his wife Donna, at Yarnton Manor. 

He will be teaching two classes for Wycliffe Hall and finishing up yet another book entitled for now, “The Mission to Western Culture.”

You can read more about Ed Stetzer on his webpage: www.edstetzer.com.  He is witty and winsome, and that’s a good thing!  You can follow him on Twitter @edstetzer.

Be sure to stick around for a nugget of wisdom from Ed at the end of the podcast.

One of Ed’s more recent books is Christians in the Age of Outrage. It’s worth a read if we want to be our best when the world is at its worst.

To hear the podcast click here.

For more of cultural engagement at the Lanier Theological Library, click here.