The Irish Baptist College Podcast

All Things New - Dr Johnny McClaughlin

Johnny has recently taken up the role of Principal Designate at IBC. In this episode of Let's Talk, Johnny shares about his background, upbringing and new role in the college. He also provides some valuable advice on how we can both encourage and be encouraged by others.

All Things New - Edwin Ewart

In this new season of the IBC podcast, we're thinking about the topic 'All Things New.' In episode 1 of this new season we talk with Edwin Ewart, the current IBC principal. Edwin speaks about a new academic year, a new module accreditor for the college, and a new role for him as ABCI president when he retires at the end of the year.

Surviving Mistry with David

David Luke shares his experience of going in to pastoral ministry, and then later as a lay elder. He explains how helpful he found listening to and learning from others in pastoral ministry, and also talks about how for him theological education was like getting a toolbox!

Surviving Ministry with Lynette

Lynette shares how she got involved in women's ministry, some helpful resources and how she thinks we can help those who are involved in this ministry.

Surviving Ministry with Peter

In this episode we'll hear how Peter was called into ministry, why theological study was so helpful in his life, the importance and influence of older pastors investing in those starting out, and some good advice on life in ministry.

Surviving Ministry with Sarah

In this episode we'll hear how Sarah was called into ministry, what it's been like to be a missionary, a female in theological education and a pastor's wife. She also has some good advice on surviving in these ministries!

Surviving Ministry with Claire

Claire shares about her involvement with children's and youth ministry!

Surviving Ministry with Edwin

In this episode Edwin shares about his life in ministry, some resources he found helpful, and a few tips on supporting people in ministry.

Ask Us Anything: David Luke

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
 

Ask Us Anything: Peter Firth

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.