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  • What Happened at Nicaea? Getting the Trinity Right - Ep. 073 with Dr. Brett Williams & Dr. Matt Shrader
    2025/06/23

    In this episode, we commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea by exploring what happened in the summer of 325 AD and why it still matters today.

    Dr. Brett Williams and Dr. Matt Shrader walk us through the historical context, the Arian controversy, and the defining statement on the deity of Christ.

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    55 分
  • From Student to Shepherd: Developing a Pastoral Internship Program - Ep. 072 with Dr. Matt Morrell and Joseph Schueller
    2025/06/05

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Matt Morrell, pastor of Fourth Baptist Church and president of Central Seminary, along with pastoral intern Joseph Schuller, to explore the purpose and impact of pastoral internships.

    We discuss why internships are essential for preparing future pastors, how churches, regardless of size, can implement them, and what makes an internship effective beyond merely a checklist of ministry tasks. Joseph shares insights from his year-long internship, including what challenged him, how the church affirmed his calling, and how this internship equipped him for his upcoming role in pastoral ministry.

    Whether you’re a pastor, a student contemplating ministry, or a church member eager to support the next generation of leaders, this conversation offers encouragement and practical wisdom.

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    26 分
  • Mental Health & The Ministry of the Word - Ep. 071 with Richard Byrne (M.A.B.C. Class of '25)
    2025/05/15

    In this episode, Richard Byrne (M.A.B.C. Class of 2025) shares his journey through seminary and the impact of his education on life and ministry. He discusses the role of biblical counseling in the church, the importance of addressing mental health through a biblical lens, and the need for churches to engage these issues with truth and compassion.

    Listen as we highlight the power of God’s Word to transform lives and encourage collaboration among churches to serve their communities better.


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    To learn more about the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling, visit https://centralseminary.edu/programs/master-of-arts-in-biblical-counseling/

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    44 分
  • Searching for Depth: Evaluating Eastern Orthodoxy, Part 2 - Ep. 070 with Dr. Brett Williams & Dr. Matt Shrader
    2025/05/02

    Why are so many young evangelicals drawn to Eastern Orthodoxy? What questions should we be asking?


    In Part 2 of Searching for Depth, we explore how Orthodox theology approaches salvation, mystery, sacraments, and worship—and how it contrasts with historic Protestant convictions. This episode also equips pastors and leaders to prepare the next generation to engage thoughtfully with this growing trend.

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    37 分
  • Searching for Depth: Evaluating Eastern Orthodoxy, Part 1 - Ep. 069 with Dr. Brett Williams & Dr. Matt Shrader
    2025/04/17

    This episode launches a two-part discussion on the growing evangelical interest in the Eastern Orthodox Church.


    Dr. Williams and Dr. Shrader offer historical, theological, philosophical, and pastoral insights into Orthodoxy’s appeal, while evaluating differences and potential dangers. We explore key doctrinal divides, the allure of ancient liturgy, and the exclusive claims of Eastern Orthodoxy.

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    47 分
  • My Path to Central: Dr. Mayes - Ep. 068 with Professor of Old Testament, Dr. Preston Mayes
    2025/04/03

    Bowling, Baseball, and Biblical Hebrew? You’ll want to catch the latest episode of The Central Seminary Podcast!


    In this episode, we interview Dr. Preston Mayes, Professor of Old Testament, to learn how God led him into the teaching ministry. Dr. Mayes shares his favorite sections of the Old Testament and some of his hobbies and interests.


    To learn more about Central Seminary, visit us at: www.centralseminary.edu


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    33 分
  • The New Testament Canon - Ep. 067 with Dr. Jon Pratt
    2025/03/14

    In this episode, we discuss the New Testament canon with Dr. Jon Pratt. We cover how we got our Bible and highlight some background on recent works on the canon. Listen along and share the episode with a friend!


    To learn more, visit centralseminary.edu

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    45 分
  • Deploying Ecclesiastes - Ep. 066 with Dr. Kyle Dunham
    2025/02/06

    In preparation for our 2025 MacDonald Lectures, we sat down with Dr. Kyle Dunham to explore ways to use the book of Ecclesiastes. You’ll want to catch this special episode of The Central Seminary Podcast.


    Dr. Dunham shares the importance of finding joy and wonder in a fallen world and helps to address common misinterpretations of Ecclesiastes. We also look at Dr. Dunham’s commentary work and helpful applications for church, family, and personal study of this great book.


    To register, visit https://25macdonaldlectures.eventbrite.com


    For more information, visit https://centralseminary.edu/about-central/macdonald-lecture-series/

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    32 分