In this episode of Theologically Driven, we welcome Dr. Jacob Elwart for a conversation on trauma-informed counseling through a biblical lens. We define trauma, explore how Scripture speaks to suffering, forgiveness, anxiety, and hope, and contrast secular...
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ryan Meyer about Paul's view of homosexuality.
Jim Tillotson is the President of Faith Baptist Bible College and Seminary. We talked with him about the greatest challenges facing college students today.
In this episode of Theologically Driven, host Phil Cecil is joined by Dr. Kyle Dunham to explore the fascinating intersection between Stoic philosophy and biblical wisdom. Drawing from the teachings of ancient Stoics like Marcus Aurelius and modern interpreters such...
In this episode of Theologically Driven, Dr. Dunham joins the conversation to explore his recent article published in the Spring 2025 edition of the Master's Seminary Journal. He presents a compelling case for the Abrahamic Covenant as the biblical foundation for...
We talk with Jeremy Pittsley about the importance of learning the biblical languages in seminary.
Today on the podcast, we talked with Dr Meyer on his interpretation of Hebrews 2 in light of Psalm 8.
In today's episode, we invite Dr Snoeberger on to explore the theological and political implications of the Abrahamic Covenant in relation to modern Israel. Prompted by recent comments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the discussion dives deep into...
In this episode of Theologically Driven, Dr. Ryan Meyer discusses his new book exploring the meaning of “this generation” in Matthew 24:34. He examines how this phrase has shaped eschatological debates and argues that it refers not to a time-bound group, but to a...
We talked with Ryan Meyer about how to study the general epistles and Revelation. Revelation brings several interpretive challenges, such as symbolism and prophecy. We discuss this and more on this episode of Theologically Driven.
An often overlooked aspect of sermon preparation is time in the original languages. Phil Cecil talks with Kyle Dunham and Ryan Meyer about why the languages are important. They also discuss practical tips for keeping your Greek and Hebrew.
This week Phil Cecil talks with Dr Kyle Dunham (Associate Professor of Old Testament at DBTS) and Dr Ryan Meyer (Assistant Professor of Biblical Languages at DBTS) about the connection between Proverbs and the writings of Amenemope. Some think Solomon possibly...
In this episode of Theologically Driven, we delve into the enigmatic world of Ecclesiastes with Dr. Kyle Dunham. Explore the connections between wisdom literature and the Torah as we discuss canonical closure formulas and their implications on understanding the...
In this episode of Theologically Driven, Dr. Mark Snoeberger joins the conversation to unpack what the Bible teaches about forgiveness. Is it just letting go of bitterness, or is it something deeper? Dr. Snoeberger explains how true forgiveness involves lifting shame,...
In this episode of Theologically Driven, we sit down with Dr. Meyer to explore the often-overlooked book of Obadiah. What is its historical setting? Why does it matter today? We discuss the themes of God’s justice, the pride and downfall of Edom, and the hope of...
In this episode of Theologically Driven, Dr. Ryan Meyer joins the conversation to explore the theological message of the book of Jonah. While Jonah’s story is familiar, Dr. Meyer highlights its deeper purpose: exposing Jonah’s hard heart and pointing to God’s...
We talked with Dr. Kyle Dunham about his most recent article in the Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal. You can download the article here: The House of Feasting and the House of Mourning: Ecclesiastes and John in Establishing Jesus as the Consummate Sage
We talked with Jon Moreno about the merits and methods of preaching Christ from the Old Testament.
We live in a post-secular age. Spirituality is on the rise but is often devoid of any Biblical principles. We talked with Dr Kyle Dunham about how Ecclesiastes reignites wonder towards God in a fallen world.
We talked with Dr Kyle Dunham about the message and theme of Zechariah.
Phil Cecil talks with Elliott Martin and Riley Woodfin about outreach events that churches can do to share the gospel with people in their neighborhood.
In this episode Phil Cecil talks with Dr Mark Snoeberger and Dr Ryan Meyer about the Active Obedience of Christ. Some today hold that such a doctrine is unbiblical. They might even say that true Dispensationalists cannot be for the Active Obedience of Christ as...
Did Jesus talk about the rapture during his earthly ministry? The majority position in the pretribulational camp thinks that Jesus talked about being taken away to judgment in Matthew 24:36-41. However, some have made arguments to the contrary. They think that it is...
Does writing still matter once you're out of seminary? Dr. Mark Snoeberger joins Theologically Driven to make the case that good thinking and good writing go hand in hand — and that a well-researched paper is closer to a sermon than most pastors realize. He covers why...
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kyle Dunham about the syncritistic tendencies of worship in ancient Israel.Learn more about the DBTS Master of Divinity at https://dbts.edu/mdiv
Today on the podcast, we talk with Dr. Ryan Meyer about holding fast in the book of Hebrews.Learn more about the Master of Divinity program at DBTS at https://dbts.edu/mdiv
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kyle Dunham about leadership in the book of Joshua.
In this episode, we talk with Kyle Dunham about the nature and fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant.
Today, we welcome Faith White and Kelly Thomas to share the story and structure of Inter-City Baptist Church’s Women of the Word (WOW) ministry. They trace its beginnings, pastoral oversight, and the Titus 2 model. They also explain how the study is organized...
In this episode of Theologically Driven, host Phil Cecil welcomes Dr. Kyle Dunham to discuss Michael B. Shepherd’s new book, An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the Bible. They explore how Scripture’s composition—especially in the Old Testament—reveals its...
Phil Cecil talks with Dr. Mark Snoeberger about the meaning of John 5:26 as it relates to the debate on Eternal Generation.
Pietism hurts conflict resolution. Dr. David Doran discusses a better way to engage in conflict.
Today, we talked with Dr Meyer about how to study the prophetic books.
Today we talked with Kyle Dunham about how to study through the Poetic books.
On this episode of Theologically Driven Phil Cecil and Ryan Meyer discuss the Christmas story and some interpretive challenges that come along with it.
The public square is a mess. But where to go from here? Dr. Brandon Crawford has written a book titled Let Men Be Free in which he argues for a Christian vision of religious liberty. Listen in as Ryan Meyer and Phil Cecil talk to Brandon about politics, Christian...
Phil Cecil talks with Grant Castleberry about how to know if you might be called to ministry and what churches can do to support men training for ministry.
Have you heard of Gentle Parenting? Phil Cecil talks with Jacob Elwart and John Aloisi about how Gentle Parenting is actually a cruel method of parenting.
Ever wondered what Proverbs is all about? Listen in to a conversation with Phil Cecil and Kyle Dunham about the major themes of Proverbs and how the pastor can preach through them.
The book of Proverbs has, for me in recent years, become a most faithful friend. It encourages and edifies my soul as I meditate on it. I keep one of those ESV journal books with me as a helpful way to read through it and meditate on it. Considering recent events...
This post continues (see Part 1 here) a review of the new, two-volume commentary in the ICC series by Travis Williams and David Horrell. In this post on Volume 2, we will examine the exegesis of a few debated passages in chapters 3–5, the chapters covered in this...
Phil Newton recently published an article on the 9Marks website entitled, “Fundamentalism May Feel Safe, But It’s Shortsighted.” Newton argues that, after his conversion, the “variety of fundamentalism” in which he found himself “began to squeeze the life and joy out...
Pastor David Doran Jr. of Resurrection Church in Lincoln Park joins Theologically Driven to talk about leading a church through a merger. Drawing on his own experience merging two congregations in 2019, David walks through why mergers are increasingly strategic for...
In this episode of Theologically Driven, we review Carl Trueman's latest book, The Desecration of Man. Following The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self and Strange New World, Trueman argues that the West's rejection of God has led to the desecration of humanity...
Preorder McCune's Systematic Theology of Biblical Christianity here. What's the difference between justification and sanctification — and why does it matter? In this episode of Theologically Driven, host Phil Cecil sits down with Dr. Mark Snoeberger of Detroit Baptist...
In this episode, we talked with Dr. Jacob Elwart about the history and current landscape of the Biblical Counseling Movement....
In this episode, we talk with Ben Edwards about what muslims believe.
Today, we discuss the topic of the kingdom in traditional dispensationalism.
Contentment is not natural but a learned skill, as Paul states in Philippians 4. Today Dr. Elwart highlights that a lack of contentment often stems from bitterness or questioning God's goodness, which can sideline our service to Christ. To grow in this area, we need...