
A theology podcast for the church. The pastor theologians podcast consists of conversations and teaching resources at the intersection of theological scholarship and life and ministry in the local church. The vision for this show is to help equip pastors to be theologians for today’s complex world.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 295 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualitySociety & CulturePhilosophyChristianity | |||

This episode features a conversation* with Pastor Jonathan Griffiths on his ministry journey—from Toronto to Oxford and Cambridge—and the theological vision behind his book Gathered for Good. The discussion explores the importance of the local church... more
A short bonus episode where CPT fellow Matt Erickson shares two formative books for his ministry—Eugene Peterson’s Working the Angles and Tim Keller’s Preaching—highlighting how they shape his approach to prayer, Scripture, pastoral care, and effecti... more
In this episode of the The CPT Podcast, hosts Zachary Wagner and Joel Lawrence interview Matt Erickson about his path to pastoral ministry and the ideas behind his book The Pastor as Gardener. Erickson shares his conversion in high school, his format... more
In this final episode of the Preaching in the Pastor-Theologian series, Joel Lawrence and Matt Kim are joined by Nicole Martin—pastor, preacher, and President/CEO of Christianity Today—for a wide-ranging conversation that brings the series’ central t... more
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Perhaps I like it since they feel like they’re speaking directly to me. I have an MDiv degree but feel like I have so much to learn before moving into full-time ministry. The Center for Pastor Theologians (CPT) exists to equip pastors to be theologians for today’s complex world. If nothing else, this has helped me grow in humility and in recognition of how many books I still wish to read!
I so wanted to listen, but then heard it start with the bravado for Dan and the comment on celebrity pastors. That was an immediate turn off. That’s one of the many problems of American evangelism today..the desire to be a celebrity! So sad they’d go there
CPT content has been vital in my sense of calling and vocation, and I don’t know of any other organization speaking about the ecclesial theologian enterprise as clearly, compellingly, and consistently as the CPT. I couldn’t recommend the podcast more.
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Thank you for helping me sort through the internal struggle; I have had growing in my spirit over the last decade. In attempts to talk with others or find a church where I believed I was on the same page. I’m still bewildered, but feel reinsured that I’m not alone.
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The show centers on the pastor-theologian movement, combining rigorous theological reflection with practical ministry in local churches. Episodes feature pastors who are also scholars or educators, discussing topics like preaching as theology, pastoral leadership, ecclesial identity, cultural engagement, and how to shepherd communities with humility, discipline, and scriptural grounding. Notable throughlines include the tension between scholarly depth and pastoral accessibility, the role of education in shaping ministry, and the call to cultivate multi-generational, gospel-centered leadership in a complex cultural landscape. A standout aspect is the clear emphasis on equipping pastors to think theologically and act pastorally, rather than p... more
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