BRIDGING THEOLOGY

Co-hosts Kevin Hill and Candace Smith talk with Paul Foster about the New Testament and Christianity in the first and second centuries.Some of the topics discussed include:What is Christian scholarship?The Apostle Paul on SlaveryWhy study early Christian writings after the New Testament?Women in the early churchAdvice for pastors and students on connecting intellectual work to spiritualityPaul Foster is Professor in New Testament Language, Literature & Theology at the University of Edinburgh. Paul is the author of many scholarly articles, chapters, and books, including the Colossians commentary in the Black's New Testament Commentaries series (Bloomsbury: 2016).Episodes for season one are released biweekly on Tuesdays. Bridging Theology is hosted by Drs. Beth Stovell, Candace Smith, Claudia Herrera-Montero, Kevin Hill, and Ryan Reed.

Co-hosts Beth Stovell and Claudia Herrera-Montero talk with Kat Armas about what we can learn from women on the margins. Kat is the author of Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us About Wisdom, Persistence and Strength (Brazos: 2021), which sits at the intersection of women, decolonialism, the Bible, and Cuban identity. She also explores these topics and more on her podcast, The Protagonistas, which centers the voices of Black, Indigenous, and other women of color in theological spaces. If you enjoy the conversation, you can learn much more in her book and from her podcast.Episodes for season one are released every two weeks on Tuesdays. Bridging Theology is hosted by Drs. Beth Stovell, Candace Smith, Claudia Herrera-Montero, Kevin Hill, and Ryan Reed. 

Co-hosts Beth Stovell and Ryan Reed talk with Tremper Longman III about connecting the Old Testament to Christian life. Tremper Longman III is Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies, Westmont College. If you enjoy the conversation, you can learn much more in his book Confronting Old Testament Controversies: Pressing Questions about Evolution, Sexuality, History, and Violence (Baker: 2019).Episodes for season one are released every two weeks on Tuesdays. Bridging Theology is hosted by Drs. Beth Stovell, Candace Smith, Claudia Herrera-Montero, Kevin Hill, and Ryan Reed.

In this first episode, you will meet the podcast hosts for season one. Learn why theology and this podcast matter to them, and hear their answers to some other personal questions along the way.Episodes for season one are released every two weeks on Tuesdays. Bridging Theology is hosted by Drs. Beth Stovell, Candace Smith, Claudia Herrera-Montero, Kevin Hill, and Ryan Reed.