Phil Cecil and Aaron Berry talk about how seminary helps prepare young men for ministry and why it is an important step in training for local church ministry.
How Did Seminary Prepare You for Ministry?
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Is Finding the Will of God a Pagan Idea?
We talk with Dr Mark Snoeberger about what Deuteronomy 18 has to say about finding the will of God.
Pastoral Preaching
We are joined by Dr Richard Caldwell to talk about the relationship of preaching to pastoral ministry. Dr Caldwell encourages pastors to be faithful to the task of shepherding through the faithful exposition of the word.
Training for Kids Ministry Volunteers
Perhaps you have struggled to get all your church's kids workers on the same page and moving in the right direction. A ministry training seminar might just be the thing to help train up new workers and get everyone on the same page. We talked with Riley Woodfin about...
How to Study the Pauline Epistles
We talk with Dr Meyer about the context and theme of the Pauline Epistles. We also talked about tracing the argument of Paul's message.
How to Study the Gospels
Today, we talk about how to study the gospels.
How to Study the Pentateuch
Today we talk about how the Pentateuch sets the foundation for the rest of Scripture. As well, we address several problems that come up when studying the first five books of the Bible.
Redemption and Kingdom: How does the whole Bible fit together?
Phil Cecil and Mark Snoeberger talk about the two Kingdoms of God and the central theme of the whole Bible.
The Dangers of Celebrity Pastors
We talked with David Doran about the dangers of celebrity pastors.
Does God work miracles today?
Today we talk about hyper cessationism and the debate surrounding whether or not God works miracles today.
What is the abomination of desolation?
Jesus's reference to the abomination of desolation has caused much debate. Today we talk with Dr. Ryan Meyer about what it actually is.
Life and Ministry
Ben Edwards was the first host of Theologically Driven and did many other things while he was on staff at ICBC and DBTS. Today we talk with Ben about his transition to Cross Lanes Bible Church as their new Senior Pastor and his time in ministry at Inter-City Baptist...
How to Read a Book
In How to Read a Book Andy Naselli proposes three different levels of reading. If you want to improve how you read this conversation will be a great introduction to how to read better.
On Missions Conferences
What is a missions conference and should your church consider doing one? Phil Cecil talks with Dr Doran about the missions conferences that he has preached at and some best practices for churches who might want to host a conference.
Review of 1 Peter (ICC) by Williams and Horrell (Part 1)
Travis B. Williams and David G. Horrell have recently produced an expansive two-volume commentary on 1 Peter. Both volumes together stretch to just over 1,600 pages, covering 105 verses. The introduction alone is over 300 pages. It is one of the most well-researched...
Some Thoughts About Halloween
Halloween, as many of us have probably noticed, seems to have taken a darker turn in recent years. It's a stark contrast to our childhood memories, characterized by innocence, candy, and dressing up as our favorite characters. Now, we may find ourselves averting our...
Review of Redeeming Productivity
I love productivity. So, you can imagine my excitement when I heard about the 2023 E3 Pastor’s conference. This year’s theme is “Focused and Faithful: Dealing with Distractions and Demands in Ministry.” One of our guest speakers is Reagan Rose. He is working hard to...
Financial Stewardship for Pastors and Seminary Students
Financial planning for pastors doesn't require a big salary—it requires a plan. In this episode of Theologically Driven, Dr. John Aloisi joins us to talk about biblical financial stewardship for pastors, ministry leaders, and seminary students. We cover the one...
The Content of Natural Law
Is God's moral law written on every human heart? In this episode of Theologically Driven, host Phil Cecil continues the discussion of natural law, walking through the key New Testament passages—the Golden Rule in Matthew 7:12, Paul's sermons in Acts 14 and 17, and...
A Biblical Defense of Natural Law
What does the Bible actually say about natural law? In part two of our three-part series, host Phil Cecil and his guest make the biblical case that God has woven a real, knowable moral order into creation — one that even unbelievers can perceive.Guided by three...
Natural Law and God’s Two Governments
In part one of a series on natural law, host Phil Cecil sits down to define natural law, distinguish it from natural theology and general revelation, trace why Protestants grew suspicious of it, and explore how it fits a dispensational, two-governments view of civil...
Helping Someone Who Is Deconstructing Their Faith
What should you do when someone you love says they're "deconstructing" their faith? In this episode of Theologically Driven, host Phil Cecil sits down with Pastor Dave Marriott of Lakewood Baptist Church, whose doctoral research focused on equipping the church to...
What did Paul teach about slavery?
What did Paul actually teach about slavery — and does it speak to modern controversies? In this episode of Theologically Driven, host Phil Cecil continues his conversation with Dr. Meyer about Paul's view of slavery in the Greco-Roman world. They examine key passages...
Slavery in the Greco-Roman World
In this episode of Theologically Driven, host Phil Cecil sits down with Dr. Ryan Meyer to explore one of the most challenging topics in New Testament studies: Paul's view of slavery. Before diving into Paul's letters, Dr. Meyer lays essential groundwork by unpacking...
A History of the Reformation Part 2
Today on the podcast, we welcome Dr. John Aloisi to talk about the Protestant Reformation.
A History of the Reformation Pt 1
Today on the podcast, we welcome Dr. John Aloisi to talk about the Protestant Reformation.
The Reformational View of Justification and Sanctification
Host Phil Cecil continues his conversation with Dr. Mark Snoeberger on one of theology's most debated distinctions — the relationship between justification and sanctification. After reviewing the Roman Catholic view from last week, they turn to Holiness theologies,...
Serving Kids with Disabilities
Today, we are joined by Ben and Wendy Russell to discuss how churches can serve kids with disabilities.
Counseling Anger
In this episode, we talk with Jacob Elwart about counseling someone with sinful anger.
Undermining Islam
In this episode we talk with Ben Edwards about the key differences between Christianity and Islam.
The Synoptic Problem
Today on the podcast, we talk with Dr Ryan Meyer about the Synoptic Problem in the gospels. Learn more about DBTS...
Philosophy and Worldview Apologetics
On this episode of Theologically Driven, we talk with Dr Snoeberger about philosophy and worldview apologetics.
What is the Hypostatic Union?
In this episode, we discuss the Hypostatic Union with Dr Mark Snoeberger.
What is the Incarnation?
In this episode of Theologically Driven, Dr. Snoeberger joins us to unpack the Incarnation.
Faith and Football
Join us in this episode of "Theologically Driven" as we welcome former Lions kicker Jason Hanson. Dive into Jason's compelling journey from an NFL career to a profound walk with faith. Discover how athletic discipline intersects with spiritual growth and hear Jason's...
Preparing for the Mission Field
In this episode of Theologically Driven, we welcome back Jeremy Pittsley to explore the often-overlooked realities of preparing for long-term missions. From the importance of theological training and cross-cultural readiness to the challenges of support raising and...
Review of James Baird’s King of Kings
James Baird is the Pastor of Christian Education at Covenant Church of Naples (PCA). His book King of Kings offers an answer to the question of whether the government should promote Christianity. He is steeped in the reformed tradition, relying heavily on the...
Homework in Counseling
In this episode of Theologically Driven, Dr. Jacob Elwart joins us to discuss the role of homework in biblical counseling. He explains how assignments help extend discipleship beyond the counseling room, keeping counselees engaged with Scripture, prayer, and practical...
From Missions Field to Faculty: A Conversation with Jeremy Pittsley
In this episode of Theologically Driven, we welcome Jeremy Pittsley, the newest faculty member at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Jeremy shares his journey from seminary student to missionary in Kenya, and now back to DBTS as a professor of Biblical Languages...
Decision Making and the Will of God
We talk in this episode to Dr Mark Snoeberger about how to make biblical decisions instead of chasing the secret will of God.
From Pilot to Professor: The Life and Ministry of Dr. Bruce Compton
Join us on this episode of Theologically Driven as we talk with Dr Bruce Compton about his life and ministry.
Hope Explored
Phil and Elliott Martin discuss the outreach Bible study, Hope Explored. We discuss the theme and ways to use outreach Bible studies in the local church. Listen to our episode on Evangelist Bible Studies here Learn more about DBTS here
How to Study the Historical Books
We talked with Dr Dunham about how to study through the historical books and how to wrestle with some of the problems that may come up.
How to Understand the Bible
We talked with Mark Snoeberger about the Historical Grammatical and Theological method for understanding Scripture.
Where did Christian Platonism come from?
We talked with Mark Snoeberger about the history of hermeneutics and the recent return to premodern exegesis.
The Baby Steps of Productivity
Get Clear. Get Organized. Get Consistent. These are the three objectives to Reagan Rose's new course on productiviy called Way Points to Well Done. We talked with Reagan about how to organize your life and get more done for the glory of God.
Ward on Words
We talked with Mark Ward about translation issues, language change, and his new ministry Ward on Words.
Why is theology important?
Ben is the pastor of The Cross Lanes Bible Church in Cross Lanes, WV. Today we talk about the importance of theology in the day to day life of believers. This episode was recorded at the E3 Pastors Conference. You can learn more about the conference and access all the...
Why do we celebrate Reformation Day?
Happy Reformation Day! In this episode, John Aloisi explains the origin of Reformation Day and the five solas of the Reformation.