Mind + Heart

Mike Hillerman and Phillip Holmes discuss suffering, psychology and counseling, and how Christianity informs our response to both.

Isaac Adams and Phillip Holmes discuss healthy Christian communication, good practices for communicating via social media, and racism while discussing Rev. Adams’ book, Talking About Race: Gospel Hope for Hard Conversations.

Phillip Holmes and Dr. Ligon Duncan discuss misconceptions about covenant theology, and its practical applications, revisiting Dr. Duncan’s previous Wisdom Wednesday episode.

In this episode of the Mind + Heart podcast, Phillip Holmes interviews Karen Ellis, the director of the Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity. Holmes and Ellis discuss biblical justice, the importance of learning from the persecuted church, and the work of the Edmiston Center.

In this week’s episode, Phillip Holmes interviews Dr. Mike Allen. Dr. Allen is the academic dean and John Dyer Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology at RTS Orlando, where he has served since 2015. Holmes and Dr. Allen discuss God’s calling to pastoral ministry and the necessary factors in discerning and carrying out calling.

In this week’s episode, Phillip Holmes interviews Dr. Michael Kruger. Dr. Kruger is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the author of numerous books, including Surviving Religion 101. Holmes and Dr. Kruger talk about worldviews, bias, and how conversion changes a person’s worldview.

In this episode, Phillip interviews Dr. Rosaria Butterfield, former tenured professor of English at Syracuse University, and the author of The Gospel Comes with a House Key. Holmes and Dr. Butterfield discuss the definition, practice, and applications of Christian hospitality and the misconceptions and challenges that it entails.

In this episode, Phillip Holmes interviews Dr. John Fesko, the Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at RTS Jackson. Holmes and Dr. Fesko talk through the biblical and theological foundations of apologetics, and discuss the function of apologetics in the lives of both believers and non-believers.

In this episode of the second season of Mind + Heart, Phillip Holmes interviews Mrs. Melissa Kruger, Director of Women’s Content at the Gospel Coalition, about her counsel for Christian parents. Mrs. Kruger discusses the importance of understanding Christian parenthood as a vehicle for personal sanctification, and the roles of the Word and prayer in Christian parenting.

For the second episode of this season of Mind + Heart, Phillip Holmes interviews Dr. Thomas Keene. Holmes and Dr. Keene explore the challenges and pitfalls of interpreting the book of Revelation and discuss some of the tools necessary to overcome these obstacles.

In the first episode of this season of Mind + Heart, Phillip Holmes interviews Dr. Charles M. Wingard, the author of “Help for the New Pastor: Practical Advice for Your First Year of Ministry.” Dr. Wingard discusses pastoral leadership, burnout, and the importance of contentment in pastoral ministry.

Dr. Ligon Duncan and Phillip Holmes discuss prayer and practical ways Christians can grow in their prayer life, revisiting Dr. Duncan's previous Wisdom Wednesday episode, "How do I pray without ceasing?"

Dr. John Fesko and Phillip Holmes discuss technology, culture, and Christianity, revisiting Dr. Fesko’s previous Wisdom Wednesday episode, "What are the pros and cons of technology for the church?"

Dr. Carl Ellis and Phillip Holmes discuss racism, the importance of Scripture, and the church, revisiting Dr. Ellis's previous Wisdom Wednesday episode, "What is the root of racism?"

Dr. Guy Waters and Phillip Holmes discuss Christ’s return and the rapture, revisiting Dr. Waters' previous Wisdom Wednesday episode, "Does the Apostle Paul Teach a Rapture?”

Dr. Peter Lee and Phillip Holmes discuss joy and trials, revisiting Dr. Lee’s previous Wisdom Wednesday episode, "How do I find joy in suffering?"

Dr. James Anderson and Phillip Holmes discuss worldview, culture, and how Christians can engage with culture.

Phillip Holmes interviews Nancy Guthrie about how her personal experiences and theological training have impacted her understanding of loss, revisiting her Wisdom Wednesday episode “How can a Christian deal with loss?”

Dr. Guy Richard and Phillip Holmes revisit Dr. Richard's previous Wisdom Wednesday episode, "Must I forgive someone who doesn’t ask for forgiveness?" and discuss the connection between forgiveness and reconciliation.

Karen Ellis and Phillip Holmes discuss idolatry: what it is, how to fight it, and why it is the biggest challenge in Christian living.