My first semester of teaching in the hallowed halls of academe is in the rearview, and I’ve caught my breath enough to begin reflecting. It has been a learning experience for all of us! As an adjunct professor at Lipscomb University, I taught three courses in the Fall 2019 term—almost a full load for full-timeContinue reading “My First Semester of University Teaching”
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The Move, the Diss., the Book
I’ve been pretty well off the radar for a while—not that anyone would accuse me of being a regular blogger. Reason #1 is our recent move to Murfreesboro, TN. Later this month I begin teaching as an adjunct professor in Lipscomb University’s College of Bible and Ministry. To say I’m excited would be an understatement.Continue reading “The Move, the Diss., the Book”
The Easter Sermon of John Chrysostom
John Chrysostom (d. AD 407), Archbishop of Constantinople, is widely acknowledged as one of the church’s greatest preachers.[1. See https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-John-Chrysostom, https://www.theopedia.com/john-chrysostom, https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/pastorsandpreachers/john-chrysostom.html%5D Among Eastern Orthodox churches and various other Christian traditions, this sermon is traditionally read on Easter morning.[2. This translation is from the Fordham University Internet Medieval Source Book. See also Orthodox, Anglican, Reformed,Continue reading “The Easter Sermon of John Chrysostom”
Enneagram? Meh.
“Do you know your Enneagram number?” Me: “I’m whichever number thinks the Enneagram is [nonsense].” I know there are some people (none of whom likely read my blog, or will continue to in any case) who feel the Enneagram saved their life or marriage or whatever and might be hurt by my opinion. In suchContinue reading “Enneagram? Meh.”
Progress Report
I’m at the halfway point in my PhD program. I’ve completed seven quarters of coursework. These included (1) a directed reading (guided independent study) in philosophical hermeneutics, (2) a seminar on theological method, (3) a seminar on biblical theology and theological hermeneutics, (4) a seminar on research methods in New Testament study, (5) a seminarContinue reading “Progress Report”
McFague’s Method in Models of God
A Reading of Sallie McFague, Models of God: Theology for an Ecological, Nuclear Age (Philadelphia: Fortress, 1987), Part 1.
Listening to Joe Rogan
The Joe Rogan Experience podcast is one of my guilty pleasures. I don’t really know why guilty. That just feels like the right way to say it. Probably because my inner workaholic is ranting about how much time I’m not spending on more productive things. I don’t really spend much time on social media, andContinue reading “Listening to Joe Rogan”
My Thesis
A Missional Method for Constructive Theology (Part 2) Missional theology is a movement without a method—a movement with many methods. Born of interculturality, contextualism, and an adaptive instinct, the missional disposition entails a certain eclecticism, even a methodological relativism. Indeed, the commitment to mission precedes the question of method and judges the demand for methodologicalContinue reading “My Thesis”
On Satire
satire noun • sat·ire • ˈsa-ˌtī(-ə)r 1 : a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn 2: trenchant wit, irony, or sarcasm used to expose and discredit vice or folly Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History podcast, “The Satire Paradox,” is my jumping-off point. It’s fascinating—have a listen. I’m a member of the defunct Colbert Nation.Continue reading “On Satire”
Christian Scholars’ Conference 2016
I’m looking forward to attending CSC this year. Along with the other board members of the Missio Dei Foundation (those who, among other things, oversee missiodeijournal.com), I’ve had the privilege of organizing a number of sessions. I’m thankful that missiology will be represented among the pursuits of Stone-Campbell Movement scholars. I also get to present aContinue reading “Christian Scholars’ Conference 2016”
Scripture & Mission 