Puzzling the Parables discusses what makes a parable and where they are found in the Bible? How many are there and what are their ties to the historical Jesus? The post Episode 191 Puzzling the Parables (Part 2) with R. Zimmerman first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Puzzling the Parables discusses what makes a parable and where are they found in the Bible? How many are there and what are their ties to the historical Jesus? The post Episode 190 Puzzling the Parables (Part 1) with R. Zimmerman first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

There are eight million exiles in Columbia violently forced from their homes due to a 75 year civil war. Local churches are the very best resource of ministry for them. The post Episode 189 “Eight Million Exiles” with Christopher M. Hays first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Reading the Bible in context, together with a community of believers, after diligent preparation, and in large portions is the best way of reading the Bible. The post Episode 188 Is Reading the Bible Enough? with Brent Sandy first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

In "Nobody's Mother" the role of Artemis as a nurtring goodness is questioned. Instead Paul suggest that Jesus provides safety rather than the magic of Artemis. The post Episode 187 “Nobody’s Mother” with Sandra Glahn first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Surprised by Oxford is Weber's memoir of a year at Oxford. Like C. S. Lewis, she was a “reluctant convert" but relationships were key to her journey or faith. The post Episode 186 “Surprised by Oxford” with Carolyn Weber first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

The Saint John's Bible is the first hand-written, hand-illuminated Bible in 500 years. It was created by scholars, calligraphers, and artist around the world. The post Episode 185 The Saint John’s Bible with John Ross first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

"Time Has Come Today" states time is a gift from God. It can be wasted by slacking off or by keeping too busy. Key Greek words for time are chronos and kairos. The post Episode 184 “Time Has Come Today” with Jack Wisdom first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

"Being Real" is Plymings new book on how God is at work in the tough times of our lives. He is with us on our Good Fridays as well as our Easter Sundays. The post Episode 183 “Being Real” with Philip Plyming first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Romans 7 in context, as part of Romans 6-8 suggests we are conquerors not captives. Romans 7 is not about life before Christ, not the normative Christian life. The post Episode 182 Conquerors Not Captives with Joey Dodson first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Episode 181 Ignatius and Jesus with Jonathon Lookadoo Jonathon Lookadoo joined David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcasts to discuss his recent book, The Christology of Ignatius of Antioch. This book is part of a series of books entitled Studies in Early Christology, a series edited by Michael Bird, David Capes, and Scott Harrower. Who Is Jonathon Lookadoo? Jonathon is an assistant professor at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul, South Korea.  He was born in America...

Episode 180 C. S. Lewis and the Spiritual Life with Alister McGrath Alister McGrath is a famous theologian.  He has lectured several times at the Lanier Theological Library in Houston. You can find links to those lectures below.  Dr. McGrath is coming again March 1-3, 2024. He will  discuss one of his favorite topics, C. S. Lewis. He joined David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcasts to talk about his life and his upcoming lecture. Who Is Alister McGrath?  Alister McGrath is a scientist and a...

Episode 179 “Hostile Environment” with George Yancey On April 20, 2024, Dr. George Yancey will deliver a lecture at the Lanier Theological Library.  He stopped by “The Stone Chapel Podcast” to talk about that lecture and a book he published in 2015. His lecture will present his research on the anti-Christian bias. He will discuss the hostile environment for American Christians. And he will offer a few ideas on how to deal with it. Who is George Yancey? George Yancey is a professor of...

Episode 178 “Beautiful and Terrible Things” with Christian Brady Tragedy has a way of bringing people together.  People who might not meet otherwise hear about and then seek out connection with people who have a shared experience.  Listeners to this podcast will recall that in 2019 the adult son of David Capes, our host, and his wife, Cathy, died at the age of 36 from a vicious and rare cancer.  They have been open about their grief.  Well, years earlier Christian Brady and his wife,...

Episode 177 The Divine Name in the DSS (Part 2) with Emanuel Tov For three months Emanuel Tov and his wife, Lika, have been resident at the Lanier Theological Library in  Houston (2023-24).  I cannot express what an honor it is to have them present in our library.  Every day Tov sits reading and studying in the alcove featuring the library of Florentino Garcia Martinez.  Professor Tov joined David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcasts to talk about how scribes in the desert community of Qumran...

Episode 176 The Divine Name in the DSS (Part 1) with Emanuel Tov For three months Emanuel Tov and his wife, Lika, have been resident at the Lanier Theological Library in  Houston (2023-24).  I cannot express what an honor it is to have them present in our library.  Every day Tov sits reading and studying in the alcove featuring the library of Florentino Garcia Martinez.  Professor Tov joined David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcasts to talk about how scribes in the desert community of Qumran...

The Christian Mind Project addresses the lack of and bias against evangelical Christians in higher education especially in the areas of social sciences. The post Episode 175 The Christian Mind Project, Christian Askeland first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

How we read Scripture depends on our contextual perspective. Our worldviews shape how we read Scripture and what we find valuable and important. The post Episode 174 Reading Scripture in Africa with Liz Mburu first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Stetzer studies culture, knows most of the players in evangelicalism, especially in North America and has his finger on the pulse of its current state. The post Episode 173 The State of Evangelicalism USA with Ed Stetzer first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

What is the gender of God? Is God male? Is God genderless or beyond gender? Does God contain the fullness of both genders? What does this mean for Christians? The post Episode 172 The Gender of God, Part 2 with Amy Peeler first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

What is the gender of God? Is God male? Is God genderless or beyond gender? Does God contain the fullness of both genders? What does this mean to Christians? The post Episode 171 The Gender of God, Part 1 with Amy Peeler first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

The book "Lord Jesus Christ" encourages evangelical churches to have a sufficient understanding of Jesus’ person and work, impacting other aspects of the Christian faith. The post Episode 170 “Lord Jesus Christ” with Dan Treier first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

We Are All Evangelicals documents an oral history of black evangelicals, looking at the intersection of traditional black churches and the evangelical movement. The post Episode 169 “We Are All Evangelicals” with Vince Bacote” first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

How do we frame AI systems that do the work we want but still remain good. The term Righteous AI is a way to view beneficial AI through the Christian lens. The post Episode 168 Righteous AI with Gretchen Huizinga first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.