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In this episode of The Shepherd’s Study, Dr. Bookman discusses the doctrine of biblical inerrancy—why it is under greater pressure today than during the classic debates of the 1970s and 1980s.Bookman traces the history of the modern inerrancy controversy, beginning with the Evangelical Theological Society’s simple doctrinal affirmation and the high-profile debates that led to the production of the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. He contrasts the earlier clear divide between inerrantists and errantists with the present situation, in which many who still claim the label “inerrantist” embrace approaches that functionally allow historical errors.Key topics and resources discussed include:Bookman argues that event revelation (historical narrative) is essential to knowing God, that a priori commitment to inerrancy has historically driven careful resolution of apparent difficulties, and that a “nuanced” or “mature” inerrancy that permits invented details ultimately undermines the reliability of Scripture. He closes with a call for a clearer, more vocal defense of classical biblical inerrancy within the evangelical academy and church.

In this episode of The Shepherd’s Study, we sit down with Dr. Thomas Pittman, Associate Professor of Leadership and Research and Vice President of Academics at Shepherd’s Theological Seminary. Dr. Pittman discusses his new book on biblical leadership and the crisis facing the American church—celebrity pastors, the “pastor as CEO” model, seeker-sensitive pragmatism, declining numbers, pastoral attrition, and widespread distrust of clergy. He argues that these problems stem from a loss of confidence in the sufficiency of Scripture and offers a return to biblical principles: responsibility, servant leadership modeled by Christ, elder qualifications, faithfulness over numerical success, shepherding over managing, plurality of leadership, and true discipleship.Whether you’re a pastor, elder, or Christian man seeking to lead well in the home or church, this conversation points us back to the only reliable foundation for godly leadership—the Word of God.