Foreword is a fortnightly podcast that invites listeners into the mission of TEDS through conversations with faculty, staff, and guests. Our format is primarily interviews with guests, but some episodes feature conversations among the hosts. Follow the links below for episode specific show notes, transcripts, and links to faculty publications.
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Episode 1
INTRODUCING THE HOSTSJanuary 14, 2020 We kick off the podcast with some “high stakes” interviews—with our fellow hosts! |
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Episode 2
GRAHAM COLEJanuary 28, 2020 Tune in for this interview with our Dean, Dr. Graham Cole. |
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Episode 3
STEPHEN GREGGOFebruary 11, 2020 Steve talks with our hosts about his passion for equipping Christians to practice soul care. |
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Episode 4
SCOTT MANETSCHFebruary 25, 2020 Scott speaks about his ministry and his expertise in the Protestant Reformation. |
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Episode 5
TITE TIÉNOUMarch 10, 2020 Tite shares his passion for a lived theology that is inseparable from missiology. |
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Episode 6
DONALD GUTHRIEMarch 24, 2020 Donald offers us some excellent insights into ministry and avoiding burnout in challenging times. |
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Episode 7
KEVIN VANHOOZERApril 7, 2020 Hear Kevin discuss his interest in hermeneutics and passion to equip both the church and the academy. |
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Episode 8
MADISON PIERCEApril 21, 2020 Tune in for an interview with one of our hosts about her academic journey and her recent work in Hebrews. |
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Episode 9
TE-LI LAUMay 5, 2020 Te-Li about discusses time working in Silicon Valley and his book, Defending Shame. |
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Episode 10
SEASON ONE FINALEMay 12, 2020 Hosts reflect on their favorite moments and insights from their colleagues. |
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Episode 1
SEASON TWO PREMIERESeptember 1, 2020 Hosts check in and offer advice for the start of a new semester. |
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Episode 2
GENE GREENSeptember 15, 2020 Gene offers books and strategies for helping others hear those who stand in their blindspots. |
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Episode 3
PETER CHASeptember 29, 2020 Peter speaks about sociology, ministry, immigrant churches, and reconciliation. |
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Episode 4
DANA HARRISOctober 13, 2020 Tune in to hear Dana’s contagious love for Scripture and its communication. |
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Episode 5
HAROLD NETLANDOctober 27, 2020 Drawing from his rich experiences, Harold casts a vision for ministry in the 2020s and 2030s. |
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Episode 6
INTEGRATIVE THEOLOGICAL EDUCATIONNovember 10, 2020 Greg Forster joins hosts in a discussion about integrating academic disciplines to serve the church. |
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Episode 7
K. LAWSON YOUNGERNovember 24, 2020 Hear Lawson reflect on his passions in research, teaching, and Christian academic engagement. |
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Episode 8
CHARLIE DATESDecember 8, 2020 Charlie discusses his background, education, and passion for serving the people of Chicago. |
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Episode 9
INTERPRETING SCRIPTUREJanuary 29, 2021 The four hosts talk about how we read, interpret, and apply Scripture. |
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Episode 10
NICK PERRINFebruary 2, 2021 President Perrin talks with the hosts about his current academic and administrative work. |
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Episode 11
DAVID LUYFebruary 16, 2021 David describes his work as a systematic theologian and the class he co-teaches on the Psalms. |
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Episode 12
MAX LEEMarch 3, 2021 Listen to Max share about his work at the Henry Center, and the significance of his Asian-American heritage. |
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Episode 13
ANDREW ABERNETHYMarch 16, 2021 The hosts hear about Andy’s academic journey, time at TEDS, and his work on Isaiah and messianism in the Old Testament. |
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Episode 14
SANDRA VAN OPSTALMarch 30, 2021 Sandra shares her passion for developing hospitable, multi-ethnic spaces characterized by mutual love and respect. |
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Episode 15
STEVEN ROYApril 13, 2021 Steve shares a vision for a theology of worship and pastoral care that serves the needs of the contemporary church. |
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Episode 16
SEASON TWO FINALEApril 27, 2021 Hosts reflect on the season and everything that it taught them. |
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Episode 1
SEASON THREE PREMIEREAugust 24, 2021 Get to know our newest host, Dr. Fellipe do Vale. |
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Episode 2
DEAN DAVID W. PAOSeptember 6, 2021 Dean David W. Pao reflects on theological education, reading Scripture well, and life as a pastor’s kid. |
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Episode 3
PRES. FELIX THEONUGRAHASeptember 21, 2021 Felix reflects on the challenges and fruit of theological education. |
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Episode 4
CRAIG OTTOctober 5, 2021 Craigs discusses cross-cultural teaching and learning with the hosts. |
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Episode 5
JUSTIN BARRETTOctober 19, 2021 Justin reflects on the integration of science (esp. cognitive psychology) and theology. |
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Episode 6
MANUEL RAUCHHOLZNovember 2, 2021 Manuel describes the significance of anthropology for understanding and serving humanity. |
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Episode 7
ERIC TULLYNovember 16, 2021 Eric reflects on the power of the Old Testament—especially the prophetic corpus—for its readers. |
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Episode 8
CLIFF NELLISNovember 30, 2021 Cliff describes his work in restorative justice at the Lawndale Christian Legal Center. |
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Episode 9
DENNIS EDWARDSDecember 14, 2021 Dennis describes his ministry experiences, work in New Testament, and his book Might from the Margins. |
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Episode 10
PROVOST H. WAYNE JOHNSONJanuary 18, 2022 Wayne explores the wisdom that comes from cross cultural ministry and the biblical call to peacemaking. |
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Episode 11
LUKE TILLETTFebruary 1, 2022 Luke reflects on the mental health challenges that face those learning and ministering. |
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Episode 12
AARON REYESFebruary 15, 2022 Aaron discusses multicultural ministry and resourcing marginalized communities. |
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Episode 13
CHRISTINA BIEBER LAKEMarch 1, 2022 Christina speaks with hosts about literature, technology, and the imagination. |
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Episode 14
LESLIE ROGERSMarch 15, 2022 Leslie speaks about the importance of developing leaders and formative community. |
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FFH 1
THE FIRST ONEMarch 31, 2020 Hosts touch base and talk about the complexities of life in lockdown. |
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FFH 2
THE EASTER ONEApril 14, 2020 James reflects on Easter 2020 and how we continue to lament and wait, as we celebrate the risen Christ. |
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FFH 3
THE THIRD ONEApril 28, 2020 Hosts share what they’ve been doing, reading, and anticipating while they shelter in place. |
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FFH 4
THE FOURTH ONEJuly 14, 2020 Josh and James talk about new pets, summer reads, and writing projects. |
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