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A podcast of The Public Theology Project. Sponsored by Ministry to State (formerly The Will & Rob Show)

Dr. James Wood: Remarks From The Presbyterian & Reformed Public Theology Conference

Remarks by Dr. James Wood (Redeemer University) at the inaugural Presbyterian & Reformed Public Theology Conference. This event took place on March 1-2, 2024 and was co-hosted by Institute on Religion and Democracy and Ministry to State.

03-19
47:54

Jennifer Patterson: Remarks From The Presbyterian & Reformed Public Theology Conference

Remarks by Jennifer Patterson (RTS-DC) at the inaugural Presbyterian & Reformed Public Theology Conference. This event took place on March 1-2, 2024 and was co-hosted by Institute on Religion and Democracy and Ministry to State.

03-18
41:02

Rev. Porter Harlow: Remarks From The Presbyterian & Reformed Public Theology Conference

Rev. Porter Harlow opens the inaugural Presbyterian & Reformed Public Theology Conference with remarks on the spirituality of the church. This event took place on March 1-2, 2024 and was co-hosted by Institute on Religion and Democracy and Ministry to State.

03-07
35:37

The Public Theology Conference Preview

Robert and Will preview Ministry to State's upcoming Public Theology Conference on March 1-2 as well as discuss the current debates about public theology and where they see them going. Get your ticket to the conference here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/presbyterian-and-reformed-public-theology-conference-tickets-809311260767?aff=oddtdtcreator Visit www.ministrytostate.org

02-22
40:48

Knowing God: Implications For Us And Our Politics

Will and Robert discuss the implications of a God who is both transcendent and immanent. What does it mean for our lives? What does it mean for our politics.

02-01
29:04

What Is Sola Scriptura?

Will and Robert continue their discussion on the Bible with a conversation about "sola Scriptura." What is it? And what is it not?

01-18
36:46

So You Want To Read Your Bible?

Robert and Will discuss Bible reading. Why do we do it? And how do we do it well?

01-11
54:53

Our Favorite Books From 2023

Will and Robert discuss their favorite reads from 2023 from theology to politics and everything in between.

12-28
51:19

Christmas Wars, Pope Francis, and Radical Discipleship

Will and Robert cover a host of topics including Christmas in P&R denominations, the latest news out of Rome, and the aspirations and letdowns of being a "radical" disciple.

12-21
52:06

Why Are People De-Churching?

Robert and Will discuss the great de-churching. Why are Christians walking away from the church? Shownotes: The book: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Dechurching-Leaving-Going-Bring/dp/0310147433/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=669996151848&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9008160&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9217049693046518873&hvtargid=kwd-2186379224347&hydadcr=8486_13502187&keywords=book+the+great+dechurching&qid=1701884983&sr=8-1 Visit our Substack https://thepublictheologyproject.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/StockdaleWill https://twitter.com/rdhasler Check out Ministry to State! https://www.ministrytostate.org/ https://twitter.com/ministrytostate

12-07
46:57

Ayaan Hirsi Ali's Conversion To Christianity

Will and Robert discuss the recent news that Ayaan Hirsi Ali converted to Christianity and why. Freedom of Speech. Toleration. Civil Order. Are any of these things possible without a Christian oral foundation? Shownotes Ali’s piece at UnHerd: https://unherd.com/2023/11/why-i-am-now-a-christian/ Visit our Substack https://thepublictheologyproject.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/StockdaleWill https://twitter.com/rdhasler Check out Ministry to State! https://www.ministrytostate.org/ https://twitter.com/ministrytostate

11-16
50:57

Election Recap 2023

Will and Robert discuss the latest election results.

11-09
42:37

Is The Church Bad At Talking About Marriage?

Will and Robert sit down and discuss the question: Is the church bad at talking about marriage?

10-26
45:37

Thoughts On Pluralism

A multi-faceted conversation about the meaning of pluralism and its effect on public theology today. Will’s piece on pluralism: https://thepublictheologyproject.substack.com/p/thoughts-on-pluralism Restoring political man: https://thepublictheologyproject.substack.com/p/restoring-political-man Visit our Substack https://thepublictheologyproject.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/StockdaleWill https://twitter.com/rdhasler Check out Ministry to State! https://www.ministrytostate.org/ https://twitter.com/ministrytostate

10-19
44:55

The Politics Of The Sermon On The Mount

Robert and Will discuss the political implications of The Sermon on the Mount

10-05
47:48

A New Mainline?

Robert and Will discuss the possibility of recovering a new mainline church in America. Shownotes Jake Meador’s essays: https://mereorthodoxy.com/the-american-church-in-the-fourth-republic the-mainline-we-need Visit our Substack https://thepublictheologyproject.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/StockdaleWill https://twitter.com/rdhasler Check out Ministry to State! https://www.ministrytostate.org/ https://twitter.com/ministrytostate

09-28
54:04

Interview With Chuck Garriott

Robert sits down with Chuck Garriott of Ministry to State to discuss the unique opportunity to minister to people working in government as well as his recent piece on the legacy of Tim Keller among those on Capitol Hill. Chuck’s piece at The Hill https://thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4178276-the-political-influence-of-tim-keller/ Visit our Substack https://thepublictheologyproject.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/StockdaleWill https://twitter.com/rdhasler Check out Ministry to State! https://www.ministrytostate.org/ https://twitter.com/ministrytostate

09-22
50:33

Interview With Dr. Vincent Bacote

Interview With Dr. Vincent Bacote by Ministry to State

09-13
47:57

Fathers And Sons

Will and Robert discuss issues facing young men in the church and old men in government. Visit our Substack https://thepublictheologyproject.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/StockdaleWill https://twitter.com/rdhasler Check out Ministry to State! https://www.ministrytostate.org/ https://twitter.com/ministrytostate

09-07
48:27

Artificial Intelligence & Technology In The Church

Will and Robert discuss BibleGPT and other emerging technologies and what effects if any they'll have on the church. Shownotes Christianity Today piece: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/june-web-only/ai-tech-gpt-chatbot-bible-scripture-exegesis-church-canon.html Visit our Substack https://thepublictheologyproject.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/StockdaleWill https://twitter.com/rdhasler Check out Ministry to State! https://www.ministrytostate.org/ https://twitter.com/ministrytostate

08-31
47:16

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