The Irish Baptist College Podcast

In today's episode David tackles questions about the greatest academic influences on his work, tips on how to maintain academic rigour and devotion to God, culture challenges, how best to think about studying Church History, and what academic work he would love to produce.Here are links to some of the books mentioned:Spiritual Disciplines: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spiritual-Disciplines-Christian-Donald-Whitney/dp/1615216170 David Luke on Edwards: https://store.jesociety.org/l/miscellanies-companion-v1 https://store.jesociety.org/l/essaysonedwards https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/6952/the-jonathan-edwards-encyclopedia.aspx  

In today's episode Peter tackles questions about the greatest academic influences on his work, tips on how to maintain academic rigour and white-hot devotion to God, eschatology, why Luke does not record any baptisms on the first missionary journey in Acts 13–14, and what academic work he would love to produce.

Sarah answers your questions on the greatest academic influences on her work, tips on how to maintain academic rigour and white-hot devotion to God. The witch at Endor, some principles for approaching awkward passages in the OT, the most exciting development in OT studies in the last decade and which academic work she would love to produce. Here are the links that were mentioned: Alexander https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Servant_King/RATArMzKzgYC?hl=en Motyer https://www.christianfocus.com/products/1735/a-christians-pocket-guide-to Mathis https://www.desiringgod.org/books/habits-of-grace Seed of Promise https://www.glossahouse.com/product-page/the-seed-of-promise-sufferings-glory-of-the-messiah-essays-for-desi-alexander

This episode covers the following questions: Who has been the greatest academic influence on your work? Do you have any tips on how to maintain academic rigour and white hot devotion to God? What is Eternal Generation and in what way is the Son begotten or generated? Have Baptists abandoned their belief in the separation of church and state by restricting worship and failing to worship in person at times over the past two years? Can you give some advice for leaders navigating their way out of the pandemic? If you had unlimited time and resources what academic work would you love to produce?   The links mentioned in this episode include: How to stay Christian in Seminary: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/how-to-stay-christian-in-seminary The Barrett/Fesko conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7V3X92FssA The Luther letter to Johann Hess: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2020/may-web-only/martin-luther-plague-pandemic-coronavirus-covid-flee-letter.html  

This episode introduces our new season which is called Ask Us Anything. You asked some theological questions via social media and our tutors are here to answer them. As Davy said, the best way to support the College financially is through our Gospel Guardians initiative and here is the link for you to sign up or find out more https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/give  This link gives you more information on the prayer diary and how to get one https://irishbaptistcollege.org/resources/video/friday-focus-11-march-2022/   

Mervyn Scott, the Director of Baptist Missions, is our guest on today's podcast. We chat about some important influences on his Christian life, his role in Baptist Missions, church planting, the key to gospel advancement, and why France, Ireland, Peru and Spain still need Baptist Missions. Gospel Guardians: Every one of us is charged by God’s word to guard the gospel. One of the most strategic ways we can do this is by training men and women for gospel service. In addition to student fees it costs the College £4,000 to train one student for one year. We invite you and your church to become Gospel Guardians by committing to regularly supporting the College both prayerfully and financially. To find out more visit https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/give/  To find out more about the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland visit: www.irishbaptist.org 

Today's conversation is with Colin Cooper who is the Ministry Support Coordinator for the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland. We chat about the different elements included in Colin's varied role such as supporting pastors, churches, church members and providing counselling. He also offers some advice for how we, as ordinary church members, can best help one another! Gospel Guardians: Every one of us is charged by God’s word to guard the gospel. One of the most strategic ways we can do this is by training men and women for gospel service. In addition to student fees it costs the College £4,000 to train one student for one year. We invite you and your church to become Gospel Guardians by committing to regularly supporting the College both prayerfully and financially. To find out more visit https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/give/  To find out more about the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland visit: www.irishbaptist.org 

The Director of Baptist Youth, Matt Campbell, joins us on today's podcast. We chat about his knowledge of capital cities, his conversion story and the purpose and work of Baptist Youth. Find out why Matt is passionate about the important role young people play in the life of the church and how Baptist Youth works together to transform a generation for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Gospel Guardians: Every one of us is charged by God’s word to guard the gospel. One of the most strategic ways we can do this is by training men and women for gospel service. In addition to student fees it costs the College £4,000 to train one student for one year. We invite you and your church to become Gospel Guardians by committing to regularly supporting the College both prayerfully and financially. To find out more visit https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/give/  To find out more about the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland visit: www.irishbaptist.org 

The Director of Baptist Women, Gail Curry, chats about her experience, some influential people in her life and gives us an insight into the work of Baptist Women. Gospel Guardians: Every one of us is charged by God’s word to guard the gospel. One of the most strategic ways we can do this is by training men and women for gospel service. In addition to student fees it costs the College £4,000 to train one student for one year. We invite you and your church to become Gospel Guardians by committing to regularly supporting the College both prayerfully and financially. To find out more visit https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/give/  To find out more about the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland visit: www.irishbaptist.org 

The Director of the Association, Dave Ramsey, gives us an insight into his life, his role, and explains what exactly the Association of Baptists Churches is! Gospel Guardians: Every one of us is charged by God’s word to guard the gospel. One of the most strategic ways we can do this is by training men and women for gospel service. In addition to student fees it costs the College £4,000 to train one student for one year. We invite you and your church to become Gospel Guardians by committing to regularly supporting the College both prayerfully and financially. To find out more visit https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/give/  To find out more about the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland visit: www.irishbaptist.org