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A podcast for everyday Christians and ministry leaders from Midwestern Seminary's Global Campus, hosted by Travis Montgomery.The Global Campus offers fully online, highly contextualized, biblically sound degrees in theology, ministry, philosophy, business, communications, and…
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The Death of Religion? Not Exactly. | A Conversation with Thomas Kidd (opens the original)
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In this episode of Local Theologians, Dr. Travis Montgomery is joined by Dr. Thomas Kidd, Research Professor of Church History at Midwestern Seminary and co-author of The Death of Religion? Nones, Others, and the Flourishing of Faith. Drawing from historical research and contemporary sociological data, Dr. Kidd challenges common narratives about the decline of Christianity in America. Together they explore the rise of the religious “nones,” the overlooked growth of emerging Christian communities
Charles Spurgeon and Pastoral Faithfulness | A Conversation with Geoff Chang (opens the original)
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In this episode of Local Theologians, Dr. Travis Montgomery is joined by Dr. Geoff Chang, Associate Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Midwestern Seminary and Curator of the Spurgeon Library. Together they discuss the life and ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, exploring why the nineteenth-century pastor continues to influence pastors, church leaders, and Christians around the world. Drawing from years of studying Spurgeon’s life, sermons, and pastoral ministry, Geoff highl
Bloom Where You're Planted | Learning from Wendell Berry's Novels with Jason Kees (opens the original)
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In this episode of Local Theologians, Dr. Travis Montgomery is joined by Dr. Jason Kees to discuss character through the lens of literary characters, particularly those found in the novels of Wendell Berry. Drawing from Berry's fictional community of Port William, Jason reflects on the themes of community, faithfulness, calling, and the ordinary rhythms of life that shape Christian character. Their conversation explores several of Berry's most memorable characters, including Jayber Crow, Hannah
Calling and Competency in Ministry: A Panel with Jared Bumpers, Todd Chipman, and Rustin Umstattd (opens the original)
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In this special Local Theologians panel discussion during Midwestern Seminary’s Summer Session intensive classes, Dr. Travis Montgomery is joined by Dr. Jared Bumpers, Dr. Todd Chipman, and Dr. Rustin Umstattd to explore the relationship between character, calling, and ministry. Drawing from personal experience, pastoral ministry, and biblical wisdom, the panel reflects on the mentors and examples who shaped their own lives and discusses why Christian character is essential for faithful leadersh
Asking Questions Like Mark Dever: A Conversation About Authority, Discipleship, and Faithful Leadership with Jonathan Leeman (opens the original)
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In this episode of Local Theologians, Dr. Travis Montgomery is joined by Dr. Jonathan Leeman, president of 9Marks and co-host of the Pastors Talk podcast, to discuss the life and ministry of Pastor Mark Dever. As part of a season focused on character and faithful examples, Jonathan reflects on the influence Mark has had on his own life and ministry, highlighting the qualities that have shaped generations of pastors, church leaders, and disciples. Drawing from decades of friendship, discipleship,
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