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Audio & Video Archive
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Human Sexuality in Christian Perspective
Posted on March 14, 2013 | No CommentsThere are few issues where Christianity is more in tension with our culture than in issues related to human sexuality. We live in a climate that is sexually permissive, generally self-indulgent, and usually confused. It seems the only thing which is immoral is declaring someone... -
What does Jerusalem have to do with Washington?
Posted on September 18, 2012 | No CommentsAs so many have done before me, I thought I’d borrow (and butcher) this phrase from Tertullian. Though he originally asked about Athens and Jerusalem in reference to the church and the secular academy, it is fitting to ask the same question about Washington in... -
A post-modern cityscape
Posted on April 30, 2012 | No CommentsBrad Christerson and Dan Callis continue our series on Sacred Space by exploring the idea of cities as sacred spaces. In particular, they will be sharing some of their thoughts on Los Angeles as a post-modern cityscape, and reflecting on cities and their significance in... -
Lest We Forget: The Importance of Place in Worship and Remembrance
Posted on February 29, 2012 | 2 CommentsRick Langer and Todd Pickett contribute to our Sacred Space series with reflections on “The Importance of Place in Worship and Remembrance.” Todd will consider the importance of place and solitude in our spiritual lives. Rick will discuss his own experience with a place of... -
Faculty Theological Training Seminar
Posted on October 21, 2011 | 1 CommentWe provide a 10-hour introduction to systematic theology for our new faculty. It also includes several discussion sessions about the integration of theological concepts with academic disciplines. This seminar is offered in three parts spread out over the fall semester, interterm and spring semester. It... -
Table Talk: The Mind-Body Problem
Posted on September 8, 2011 | 1 CommentBrains, souls, minds and spirits. Are these all the same thing? Are these all social constructs? Is the brain really the bedrock and everything else is just a cultural artifact? Is science soon to answer these questions? If so, which science? Medicine? Psychology? Neuropsychology? Physiology? or should we turn to religion and Scripture? -
Table Talk: Incarnation and Embodiment
Posted on March 11, 2011 | No CommentsIn our Table Talk on “Incarnation and Embodiment”, Liz Hall and Erik Thoennes address a central aspect of Christian anthropology—the fact that we are embodied creatures To view the videos of the presentation, click here: Incarnation and Embodiment (part 1) Incarnation and Embodiment (part 2)... -
Table Talk: The Kingdom and the Stewardship of Creation
Posted on February 25, 2011 | No CommentsClick here for notes that go with this presentation: Stewardship of Creation. Click here for Stewardship of Creation Bibliography. Our Table Talk for February 2011 is entitled “The Kingdom and the Stewardship of Creation”. Concern for the environment and the stewardship of the created order... -
Table Talk: Creation and Human Origins
Posted on November 15, 2010 | No CommentsThe November Table Talk video features John Bloom on “Creation and Human Origins”, as he surveys the range of Christian views on creation. Dr. Bloom gives special attention to the differences between these views and the latitude that exists within the Biola doctrinal statement regarding the issue... -
Table Talk: The God Who Speaks – Part 2
Posted on November 4, 2010 | No CommentsRevelation and Communication The God who speaks and the implications for faith and learning This is the second part of the presentation by Tim Muehlhoff and Rick Langer on divine communication. It includes a discussion on the role of general and special revelation as well...