
Regent College Podcast
Faith, life, and theology come together in this weekly look into the people and ideas that shape Regent College.
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318 episodes
The Anachronists: Augustine's Confessions
Claire and Rachel caught up with Regent alums Andrés Pérez Gonzálz , Corey Janz, and Jonathan Lipps<...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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1:15:48

Dr. Amy Brown Hughes: Understanding Theology as the Church in Dialogue – From the Patristics to Today
Have you ever felt intimidated by theological conversations? Today, we talked to Dr. Amy Brown Hughes about the role of dialogue in generating theology in the early church. Famous theologians like Methodius, Gregory of Nyssa and Augustine publi...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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1:26:36

Dr. Sarah C. Williams: Marriage, Sex and Gender in Historical Perspective
Claire and Rachel are joined by Dr. Sarah C. Williams for an engaging conversation about marriage, sex and gender throughout Christian history. Beginning with reflection on the 1960s to today, Sarah shares some insights from her upcoming summer...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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51:07

Dr. Brad East: The Doctrine of Scripture
This week, Dr. Brad East joins us for a deep dive into the Doctrine of Scripture and its implications for how we read and interpret the Bible, engage with church tradition and confess weekly that “This is the Word of the Lord.” How did we get t...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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1:06:41

Dr. Amy L. Peeler: Gender in the New Testament
Dr. Amy Peeler joined us to share about her upcoming class, "Gender and the New Testament" (June 30-July 4). Dr. Peeler is a New Testament scholar who brings years of thoughtful study and personal questions to the conversation around the value ...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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1:07:33

Dr. Madison N. Pierce: Scripture's Use of Scripture
Claire and Rachel are joined by Dr. Madison N. Pierce, who shares her love of the book of Hebrews and reflects on Scripture’s use of Scripture. The conversation covers the wide-ranging presence of the Old Testament in the New, and the reasons f...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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59:53

Dr. Quentin Genuis: Ethical Issues in Healthcare – Human Dignity, Death and Dying and Addictions
In today’s podcast, Claire and Rachel chat with Dr. Quentin Genuis, an Emergency Physician at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. Quentin weaves together his experience in the emergency room with theological reflection, responding to tough and te...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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1:09:45

Dr. Ross Hastings: The Ascension and the High Priesthood of Christ
Today, we caught up with Dr. W. Ross Hastings, Professor of Theology at Regent. Ross tells us about his book on the Ascension (to be released in November 2025), which forms the basis of his forthcoming summer class, “The Ascension and the High ...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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1:02:35

Dr. Denis Alexander: Current and Emerging Issues in Science and Theology
Today we are joined by Dr. Denis Alexander, who will soon teach a class on Current Issues in Science and Theology (May 26-30). Denis is known for his research as a molecular biologist, so we start this conversation by discussing theistic...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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1:09:42

Professor John Swinton: Understanding Mental Health, Theodicy, and Unresolved Suffering
We are joined again by Professor John Swinton, ahead of his summer class “Theology, Mental Health and the Problem of Suffering” (May 12-16). We discuss his recent research on systemic factors that contribute to mental health challenges, methods...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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55:15

Dr. Bruce and Carolyn Hindmarsh: At the Feet of Jesus: Encountering Christ in the Gospels
Bruce and Carolyn join Claire and Rachel to share about their new book At the Feet of Jesus: Encountering Christ in the Gospels, which will be released by IVP on April 25. They share about writing the book through many years of leading...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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1:08:55

Dr. Mariam Kamell Kovalishyn: Reading the New Testament Around the World
This week, we welcomed Dr Mariam Kamell Kovalishyn back to the podcast to share about her forthcoming book Reading the New Testament Around the World. Mariam is a beloved New Testament professor at Regent and in this conversation, she ...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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51:45

Dr. Prabo Mihindukulasuriya: Pre-Colonial Christianity in the Syriac Orient
The Regent College Podcast top faculty fan Dr. Prabo Mihindukulasuriya joined Claire and Rachel to talk about his upcoming summer class, “Ten Classics from Pre-Modern African and Asian Christianity” (June 30 - July 4). In the conversation, he d...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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1:03:46

Dr. Gordon T. Smith: Vocation and Human Agency as Antidote to Despair
We sat down with Dr. Gordon T. Smith to talk about his upcoming summer class, Vocation, Work and Career (May 12-16). Gordon is no stranger to Regent and has been writing on the topic of vocation for many years. In this conversation, he...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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58:54

Mo Hickman and Freeman Lam: Integrative Projects in the Arts and Theology
Claire and Rachel caught up with Arts students Mo Hickman and Freeman Lam to discuss their Integrative Projects in the Arts and Theology (IPIAT). Freeman and Mo reflect on the integration of arts and theology in their respective projects, share...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:02:39

Dr. David C. Chao: Lived Theology in Asian America
Dr. David Chao joined Claire and Rachel to share about his work in the field of Asian American theology. In this theologically rich conversation, David reflects on his Reformed heritage and systematic theological training, as well as his ethnog...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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1:01:30

Dr. Steve L. Porter: Cultivating Formation-Minded Christians, Pastors and Churches
In today’s conversation, we received wisdom and insight from Dr. Steve Porter about all things spiritual formation and transformation – in personal, pastoral and church contexts. Steve’s work at the intersection of philosophy, theology and psyc...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:01:40

Dr. David C. Wang: Trauma and Spiritual Formation in Churches and Theological Institutions
In this episode, we talk with Regent alum, Dr. David C. Wang, a pastor, psychologist and professor at Fuller Theological Seminary. We discuss trauma and its manifestations in our lives, in the church and theological institutions. David offers h...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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59:38

Dr. Cindy Aalders: Women Writing Religious Communities in Eighteenth Century England
In today’s conversation, the last in our Women in Theology series, we catch up with Regent’s own Library Director and Professor of the History of Christianity, Dr. Cindy Aalders. Cindy has recently published her thesis as a monograph, The S...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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57:50

Dr. Beth Allison Barr: The Rise of the Pastor's Wife and the Diminishment of Women's Ordination
In our second in this mini-series on Women in Theology, we sit down with a powerhouse in the world of the History of Christianity, Dr. Beth Allison Barr. In her return to the podcast, Beth discusses her new book, Becoming the Pastor’s Wife:...
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1:06:43

Dr. Janet Soskice: God and Creation (Laing Lectures 2025)
We're kicking off Season 6 with a mini-series on Women in Theology! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Janet Soskice, who delivered the 2025 Laing Lectures at Regent (Feb 4-6, 2025) on the topic "God and Creation: An Urgent Teachi...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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55:18

Season 6 Trailer with Claire Perini and Rachel Hanna
The Regent College Podcast will be back soon with a new producer and co-host, Rachel Hanna. In this introductory conversation, Rachel shares about the role the podcast played in her journey to Regent, the ways in which she has integrated theolo...
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10:11

A Farewell Conversation with Christina Zacharias-Aji
In this episode, we turn the mic around to interview Christina Zacharias-Aji, Regent College Podcast producer and student. Christina reflects on her journey at Regent, her love for the Old Testament, and the challenges of navigating faith, ment...
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Season 5
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42:52

Uncovering Embedded Genres in the New Testament with Dr. Jeannine Brown
In this episode, we explore the fascinating topic of embedded genres in the New Testament. Jeannine discusses how recognizing literary forms within Scripture—like hymns, parables, and poems—can deepen our understanding of its message. We dive i...
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57:48

Divine Presence in the Old Testament with Dr. Matthew Lynch
In this episode, we delve into the profound theme of divine presence in the Old Testament. Drawing from his extensive teaching and research, Matt explores how God’s presence is depicted in Scripture—from the Garden of Eden to the Tabernacle and...
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