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Theology for the Church

Caleb Lenard
Theology
Old Testament
Jesus Christ
Covenant Theology
Christian Doctrine
New Testament
Eschatology
Biblical Theology
Christian Theology
Dispensationalism
New Covenant
Salvation
Covenant Of Grace
Covenant Of Works
Kingdom Of God
Covenantal Theology
Creation
Scripture
Psalms
Covenants

Theology for the Church aims to provide accessible, theologically rich conversations that have an eye toward applied theology and a heart for the local church. Weekly episodes hosted by Caleb Lenard (DEdMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) cover all kinds of topics and themes in Christian doctrine, biblical theology, and Christian formation through engaging interviews with pastors, bibl... more

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In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Ian Vaillancourt (PhD, University of St. Michael's College) associate professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Heritage Theological Seminary in Cambridge, Ontario to discuss his new book Unfolding Redemption... more

In this episode, Caleb and Drew Sparks (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Pastor of Trinity Reformed Baptist Church explore the relationship between philosophy and theology, emphasizing the sufficiency of Scripture and how philosophy se... more

In this episode, Caleb sits down with Michael Pereira (PhD student at Southern Seminary) to explore the significance of the divine missions of the Son and Spirit, the literal sense of Scripture, and how Old Testament prophecy anticipates New Testamen... more

Join Caleb and Jason DeRouchie (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Seminary as they explore a Christ-centered interpretation of Scripture, emphasizing the unity, pro... more

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Drew Sparks
Pastor of Trinity Reformed Baptist Church; philosophy and ethics instructor; involved in seminary projects
Trinity Reformed Baptist Church; Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary; International Reformed Baptist Seminary
Episode: Philosophy and the Sufficiency of Scripture with Drew Sparks
Michael Pereira
PhD student in systematic theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div., SBC; B.A. in Biblical Studies, Cedarville University)
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Episode: Divine Missions and the Literal Sense of Scripture with Michael Pereira
Jason DeRouchie
Dr. and biblical scholar discussed on the show
Episode: A Christ-Centered Interpretation of Scripture with Jason DeRouchie
Jordan Steffaniak
Dr. and author; co-author of Moral Apologetics
London Lyceum / Hanover Press
Episode: Moral Apologetics with Jordan Steffaniak
Levi Secord
Author and pastor
Christ Bible Church, St. Paul, Minnesota
Episode: Servant Not Savior: The Bible and Civil Government with Levi Secord
Matt Ferguson
Pastor and THM thesis author on forgiveness, Desiring God contributor
Hunters Ridge Community Church / Bethlehem College and Seminary
Episode: Forgiving the Repentant with Matt Ferguson
Chris Brauns
Author of The Way of Repentance
Author / Pastor
Episode: The Way of Repentance with Chris Brauns
Cory Marsh
Author of Recovering a Vintage Faith, Five Fundamentals of Evangelical Identity
Author, Recovering a Vintage Faith
Episode: Evangelical Identity with Cory Marsh
Ryan Denton
Church planter with Vanguard Presbyterian Church; teaching elder evangelist
Vanguard Presbyterian Church
Episode: Historic vs. Hyper-Cessationism with Ryan Denton

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Caleb Lenard
Host of Theology for the Church

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • A great podcast for busy pastors trying to stay sharp on biblical theological topics.

    Caleb’s show is one of my favorites! It’s always a treat to see what pastor, or scholar, and topic they are tackling next.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MattFerg Pizza
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Resource for Biblical Theology

    Caleb does a great job and interviews great theologians with the purpose of equipping God’s church.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A.BOV316
    United States8 months ago
  • One of the best hosts and lineups of guests!

    Caleb’s show is one of my favorites! He always has such a great lineup of pastors and scholars who dive deep into their respective fields of theology. Keep up your great service to the church!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MattFerg Pizza
    United States9 months ago
  • Thanks Caleb!

    Caleb, you’re doing a great job with this podcast brother. I really appreciate the wide array of guests and perspectives that you bring to the show, all the while holding to your own perspective. You do a nice job of facilitating these conversations. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hoosier-Josh
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent Reformed Baptist Discussions

    Caleb and his guests do the work of laying out the particularly Baptist views of issues within the historically Reformed context. Their conversations lay out the tablecloth for feasting on the rich heritage of Baptists.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States2 years ago

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Guests are consistently high-caliber, with strong biblical and pastoral emphasis.
Listeners praise the host for thoughtful, accessible theological conversations that equip church leaders.

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Divine Missions and the Literal Sense of Scripture with Michael Pereira
Q: What practical steps can pastors take to teach the Old Testament in light of the divine missions and the literal sense?
pastors should situate each passage in the canon's overarching redemptive movement, acknowledge the asymmetry of divine/human authorial intent, and use sound reformational approaches to show how Christ and the Spirit illuminate earlier texts, guiding listeners toward a faithful Christian reading of the Bible.
Divine Missions and the Literal Sense of Scripture with Michael Pereira
Q: What does the phrase 'divine missions' mean, and why is it important for interpreting Scripture?
It refers to the sending of the Son and the Spirit in a revelatory and redemptive work, where the Son reveals the Father and the Spirit applies the work of redemption; this framework shapes how we read Scripture as a unified, triune story culminating in Christ.
A Christ-Centered Interpretation of Scripture with Jason DeRouchie
Q: Could you illustrate with Genesis 22 how these layers work in practice?
Genesis 22 shows foreshadowing, substitutionary imagery, and prophetic trajectory toward Christ, seen through the three-context approach and the broader redemptive-history arc.
A Christ-Centered Interpretation of Scripture with Jason DeRouchie
Q: How does the three-overlapping-context framework (close, continuing, complete) help in reading any given Old Testament passage?
It ensures you consider the passage within the book's flow, within the larger biblical story, and within the full canon, so Christ is properly magnified in interpretation.
A Christ-Centered Interpretation of Scripture with Jason DeRouchie
Q: Broadly speaking, what do you mean by interpreting Scripture through Christ and for Christ?
The focus is on Jesus as the center of all redemptive history, with Scripture read through the lens of how it points to or is fulfilled in Christ.

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Thoughtful, theology-forward conversations aimed at equipping local churches. Episodes center on biblical theology, church practice, and doctrinal topics delivered through interviews with pastors, biblical scholars, and theologians from across the globe. Reviewers often note a careful, irenic approach that blends rigorous scholarship with pastoral application, covering topics such as biblical interpretation, covenant theology, spiritual gifts, cessationism vs continuationism, and chapters from Scripture reimagined for ministry today. The format tends to favor accessible expositions, book discussions, and practical implications for ministry, worship, and preaching, making it appealing to pastors, seminary students, and Christian educators se... more

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