Wesley Seminary Podcast

Guest host Aaron Wilkinson is joined by Dr. Diane Langberg to talk about her career as a therapist, and the corruption of power in the church and what we can do to help those affected by it. Link to Redeeming Power: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/41904 Link to Dr. Langberg's website: https://www.dianelangberg.com/

Aaron is joined by Dr. Matthew D. Kim to discuss why pastors need to preach about hard subjects and how to deal with the pain their members are facing. Link to Preaching to People in Pain: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/preaching-to-people-in-pain/396661

Aaron is joined by Dr. Stephen Elliott to discuss the changes in leadership style as the congregation grows. Link to Next Level Church: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/next-level-church-stephen-elliott/1140326393

Aaron is joined by Dr. Mike Tapper and pastor Marc Jolicoeur to discuss the trends in worship music in churches. Follow Marc: www.marcjolicoeur.com Follow Mike: https://www.swu.edu/academics/division-of-religion/flex-ministry-program/

Aaron is joined by Dr. Tammie Grimm to discuss how pastors should be theological educators and how to teach during a crisis.

Aaron is joined by Dr. JP Moreland to discuss the spiritual worldview of Christians and Dr. Moreland's supernatural experiences. Link to Simple Guide to Experiencing Miracles: https://www.christianbook.com/experience-miracles-instruction-inspiration-supernaturally-christ/j-p-moreland/9780310124191/pd/0124191?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=christian-living-0-20%7C0124191&p=1179710&utm_source=google&dv=c&gclid=Cj0KCQiAraSPBhDuARIsAM3Js4plq1V21wVa-uCf3Uvo1w9US9PpgczpOKFFHJYapRiVmQHQJwvNLhAaAvbMEALw_wcB

Aaron is joined by Dr. Tammie Grimm to discuss her research project of what it was like for pastors during the pandemic and the importance of Wesley's rules.

Aaron is joined by Dr. JP Moreland to discuss how to distinguish miracles from everyday coincidences. Link to Simple Guide to Experiencing Miracles: https://www.christianbook.com/experience-miracles-instruction-inspiration-supernaturally-christ/j-p-moreland/9780310124191/pd/0124191?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=christian-living-0-20%7C0124191&p=1179710&utm_source=google&dv=c&gclid=Cj0KCQiAraSPBhDuARIsAM3Js4plq1V21wVa-uCf3Uvo1w9US9PpgczpOKFFHJYapRiVmQHQJwvNLhAaAvbMEALw_wcB

Aaron is joined by Dr. Brian Russell to discuss quiet prayer and the necessity of silence in our spiritual lives. Link to Centering Prayer: https://paracletepress.com/products/centering-prayer Link to Dr. Russell's Website: https://www.brianrussellphd.com

Aaron is joined by Dr. George Bassey, Sr. to discuss what good and bad leadership looks like in times of crisis. Link to Leadership Influence in Time of Crisis: https://outskirtspress.com/leadershipinfluence

Aaron is joined by Don Brewster of Agape International to discuss what they do to help victims of sex trafficking and how everyone can play their part to help survivors. Link to Agape International Missions: https://aimfree.org/tending-clouds/ Link to The Journey to Hope: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-journey-to-hope-phd-becca-c-johnson/1129477407 Link to Overcoming Emotions That Destroy: https://livingontheedge.org/product/overcoming-emotions-that-destroy-book/ Link to Nefarious Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFaDHgXPbUg

For New Years we are revisiting Aaron's conversation with Peter Scazzero on the importance of staying emotionally healthy.

This Christmas we're revisiting Aaron's conversation with Gerry Bowler on the history of Christmas and its traditions.

Aaron is joined by Dr. Chris Kaczor and Dr. Matthew Petrusek to discuss Jordan Peterson's influence on the spread of Biblical teachings. Link to Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: https://www.amazon.com/Jordan-Peterson-God-Christianity-Meaningful-ebook/dp/B095J3SB9M

Aaron is joined by Dr. Hans Boersma to discuss what it is like being a Theologian and the importance of Theology for Christians. Link to Five Things Theologians Wish Biblical Scholars Knew: https://www.ivpress.com/five-things-theologians-wish-biblical-scholars-knew

Aaron is joined by Dr. Scott Burson to discuss how Christians should communicate with others in these divisive times and about the human superpower that is empathy. Link to All About That Bass: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/all-about-the-bass-scott-r-burson/1139585609

Aaron is joined by Dr. Mark Wilson to discuss what elements help to make a church successful.

Aaron is joined by Dr. Louis Markos to discuss a Platonic way of looking inward that is not self-centered, but God-centered. Link to On the Shoulders of Hobbits: https://www.amazon.com/Shoulders-Hobbits-Virtue-Tolkien-Lewis/dp/0802443192/ref=asc_df_0802443192/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=266120610675&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16453838406884245189&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016386&hvtargid=pla-570010025891&psc=1Link to From Plato to Christ: https://www.christianbook.com/christ-platonic-thought-shaped-christian-faith/louis-markos/9780830853045/pd/853043?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=academic-0-20%7C853043&p=1179710&utm_source=google&dv=c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2-a0kd6d9AIVAzI4Ch0ILQSUEAQYAiABEgKnqfD_BwE

Aaron is joined by Dr. Wesley Hill to discuss the importance of the Lord's Prayer and how the Bible teaches us to pray.Link to The Lord's Prayer: https://lexhampress.com/product/175815/the-lords-prayer-a-guide-to-praying-to-our-father

Aaron is joined by Dr. Louis Markos to discuss how Plato impacts modern society and why Christians should not shy away from philosophy. Link to From Plato to Christ: https://www.ivpress.com/from-plato-to-christ

Aaron is joined by Dr. Angie Ward to discuss how we can both encourage our leaders and keep them accountable to the tasks at hand.Link to When the Universe Cracks: https://www.navpress.com/p/when-the-universe-cracks/9781641584098Link to I Am a Leader: https://www.amazon.com/Am-Leader-Women-Discover-Calling/dp/164158176X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=i%20am%20a%20leader%20angie%20ward&qid=1570225011&sr=8-1

Aaron is joined by Dr. Angie Ward to discuss the importance of discovering that you're a leader and finding confidence in that. Link to I Am A Leader: https://www.amazon.com/Am-Leader-Women-Discover-Calling/dp/164158176X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=i%20am%20a%20leader%20angie%20ward&qid=1570225011&sr=8-1 Link to When the Universe Cracks: https://www.navpress.com/p/when-the-universe-cracks/9781641584098

Aaron is joined by detective J Warner Wallace to discuss his investigative work on the life of Jesus and the historical evidence in the books of the Bible. Link to Person of Interest: https://www.christianbook.com/person-interest-matters-rejects-bible-ebook/j-wallace/9780310111283/pd/114261EB Link to Cold Case Christianity: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1434704696/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=coldcasechris-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1434704696&linkId=8b4ac9fcb16ebe37059784de1c809414

Aaron is joined by Dr. David Bauer to discuss the book of Acts and what we are to learn from the examples of the apostles. Link to The Book of Acts as Story: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-book-of-acts-as-story/383141

Aaron is joined by Rev. Gloria Azikiwe to talk about her perspective on God and how attending Wesley Seminary has helped to shape her faith. Link to The Crucifixion: https://www.christianbook.com/crucifixion-understanding-the-death-jesus-christ/fleming-rutledge/9780802875341/pd/875341?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=academic-20-40%7C875341&p=1179710&dv=c&gclid=CjwKCAjw7rWKBhAtEiwAJ3CWLDikDyoB8Qav_JVxLnAE0NsNXRc1GTFlf0wEnnAPYA06TnQfipAG2RoC7IIQAvD_BwE Link to The Cross of Christ: https://www.ivpress.com/the-cross-of-christ

Aaron is joined by Dr. Craig Keener to give some examples of miracles in the modern age. Link to Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts: https://www.christianbook.com/miracles-credibility-new-testament-accounts-vols/craig-keener/9780801039522/pd/039522?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=academic-60-80%7C039522&p=1179710 Link to Miracles Today: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/miracles-today/407220

Aaron is joined by Dr. Craig Keener to discuss the nature of miracles and how we respond to them in the modern day. Link to Miracles Today: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/miracles-today/407220

Aaron is joined by Dr. Michael Ward to discuss the importance of Lewis' work: The Abolition of Man, and to help readers ease into it.Link to After Humanity (Free copy of Abolition of Man included): https://store.wordonfire.org/collections/just-added/products/after-humanity

Aaron is joined by Lance Ford to discuss some of the misconceptions that readers can pull from his book and what is truly in the text.Link to The Starfish and the Spirit: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-starfish-and-the-spirit-lance-ford/1137648157?ean=9780310098379

Aaron is joined by Lance Ford to discuss better leadership in the church and dealing with church leaders who could be abusing power.Link to The Starfish and the Spirit: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-starfish-and-the-spirit-lance-ford/1137648157?ean=9780310098379

Aaron is joined by Dr. Tim Perry to finish their discussion on the importance of the role of a pastor in a funeral.Link to Funerals: For the Care of Souls: https://lexhampress.com/product/197377/funerals-for-the-care-of-souls

Aaron is joined by Dr. Tim Perry to discuss the importance of funerals as a pastoral leader and the common evangelical misconception of hell. Link to Funerals: For the Care of Souls: https://lexhampress.com/product/197377/funerals-for-the-care-of-souls

Aaron is joined by Dr. Anneke Stasson to discuss the roles of women throughout church history and the incredible life of Ida B. Wells. Link to Women in the Mission of the Church: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/women-in-the-mission-of-the-church/393021

Aaron is joined by Dr. Terry Cross to discuss the purpose of people in ministry and to give encouragement to pastors.Link to Serving the People of God's Presence: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/serving-the-people-of-god-s-presence/392181Link to Lee University School of Religion: https://www.facebook.com/leeUSOR

Aaron is joined by Dr. Holly Beers to discuss what life was like for women in First Century Ephesus, and how Christians played an interesting and counter-cultural role in child-rearing.Link to A Week in the Life of a Greco-Roman Woman: https://www.ivpress.com/a-week-in-the-life-of-a-greco-roman-womanLink to The Followers of Jesus as a Servant: https://www.amazon.com/Followers-Jesus-Servant-Disciples-Luke-Acts/dp/0567656527

Aaron is joined by Rev. Mitchell Hescox and Dr. Jeremy Summers to discuss the importance of caring about the environment and how that in turn is caring for our neighbor. Explore the Evangelical Environmental Network: https://creationcare.org

Aaron is joined by Dr. Derwin Gray to discuss why a multi-ethnic church and leadership is essential to the Gospel. Dr. Gray talks about some of the methods he uses to work with and better understand a team of leaders of other ethnicities. Link to Building a Multi-Ethnic Church: https://www.harpercollinschristian.com/9781400230488/building-a-multiethnic-church/Link to Dr. Gray's Podcast: https://www.derwinlgray.com/marinate-on-that-podcast

Aaron is joined by Peter Scazzero to discuss the importance of staying emotionally healthy and what the Bible says about humility.Link to Mr. Scazzero's book: https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Discipleship-Christianity-Transformation/dp/0310109485Link to The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast: https://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/podcast/

Aaron is joined by Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes to discuss how we can understand and celebrate cultural identities, and the importance of narrative justice.Link to Becoming All Things: https://zondervanacademic.com/products/becoming-all-thingsLink to Dr. Reyes Website: https://michelleamireyes.com

Aaron is joined by Dr. Chris Bounds to discuss the common misconceptions of holiness and what it truly means to pursue sanctification. Link to Dr. Bounds' sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSQF7hU8Og Link to Dr. Bounds' article: https://place.asburyseminary.edu/asburyjournal/vol62/iss2/3/

Aaron is joined by Dr. Amanda Drury to discuss the importance of testimony in our lives and how we can better understand our own story. Link to Dr. Drury's book: https://www.amazon.com/Saying-Believing-Necessity-Adolescent-Development/dp/0830840656

Today Aaron is joined by Sheila Wise Rowe to discuss how racial trauma effects and harms people and the steps we can take to start healing. Link to Sheila's book: https://www.ivpress.com/healing-racial-trauma

Aaron is joined by Dr. Derwin L. Gray to discuss how to build a multi-ethnic church and the lack of diversity in the American church. Link to Dr. Gray's Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400230489?pd_rd_r=c628a90c-0a21-4972-85b8-8455a726f941&pd_rd_w=QSpTl&pd_rd_wg=TJXfc&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pf_rd_r=JNX972PJVJHWMZ208GEA&ref_=pd_gw_unk

Today Aaron is joined by the president of Open Doors ministry to discuss the persecuted church around the world and how we can help those in need. Follow Open Doors: https://www.opendoorsusa.org

Aaron is joined by Justin Giboney Esq. and Dr. Colleen Derr to discuss Justin's book Compassion (&) Conviction: The AND Campaign's Guide to Faithful and Civic Engagement. Follow Justin: Buy his book: https://www.amazon.com/Compassion-Conviction-Campaigns-Faithful-Engagement/dp/083084810X The AND Campaign: https://www.andcampaign.org Listen to his podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-church-politics-podcast/id1289898626

Today Aaron meets with Doug Paul and discusses his new book: Kingdom Innovation for a Brave New World. Link to book: https://dougpaul.org/readyornot/

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