The Central Seminary Podcast

In today’s episode, we sit down with Pastor Jared Matthew to talk about the ministry of biblical counseling in reaching your community. Jared is nearing the completion of his ACBC Certification as a Biblical Counselor and shares the impact of biblical counseling within his church family and local community. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

In today’s episode, we sit down with Pastor Tim Bonebright (Goodland, KS; M.Div. Class of 2024) to talk about balancing education and ministry. We discuss the process of preparing for the doctrinal defense and how taking classes has supplemented pastoral ministry. Full Transcript & Episode Notes: www.centralseminary.edu/episode50 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

In today’s episode, we discuss the opportunities and challenges in discipling the next generation. We are joined by Mark Massey & Scott Sivnksty in discussing the importance of investing in young people's lives and providing them with opportunities to serve and grow in their faith. Full Transcript & Episode Notes: www.centralseminary.edu/episode49 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

In today’s episode, we consider the process of preparing the congregation for worship with Pastors Steve Brower & Joel Albright from First Baptist Church of St. Francis. We discuss the process of planning a worship service in selecting hymns, scripture readings, and prayers. To view the worship guide discussed in this week's episode, visit https://www.fbcsaintfrancis.com/s/Worship-Guide-March-3-2024.pdf To view the full transcript for this episode, visit centralseminary.edu/episode48 Chapters 06:09 Preparing the Congregation for Worship at First Baptist Church of St. Francis 07:32 The Process of Planning the Sunday Service 10:18 Introducing New Songs and Closing the Service 12:43 Resources for Planning the Service 21:27 Encouraging and Discipling Musicians 24:16 Other Elements of the Service 27:57 Encouragement for Pastors 29:48 Encouragement for Families 31:44 Testimonies of God's Work Email: info@centralseminary.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://centralseminary.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/centralseminary/⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

"Will Christ return in 2024?" In today’s episode, we consider the urban myth of Date Setting in church history with Dr. Matt Shrader. We explore some of the errors of reading the newspaper into our theology and outline how to hope for the imminent return of Christ. Email: info@centralseminary.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://centralseminary.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/centralseminary/⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

In today’s episode, we consider the church's care for seniors with Pastor Jared Page. We discuss the value seniors add to the body and ministry opportunities for and with seniors. Email: info@centralseminary.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://centralseminary.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/centralseminary/⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

In today’s episode, we finish our discussion on the mind/body connection with Dr. Mark Stuckey, M.D. and Dr. Brett Williams. We talk about the Scriptures and mental health. website: www.centralseminary.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

In today’s episode, we discuss the mind/body connection with Dr. Mark Stuckey, M.D. and Dr. Brett Williams. We talk about how Scripture teaches us to answer the question of "Who are We?" website: www.centralseminary.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

In today's episode, we discuss the kingdom of God with Roy Beacham and Jeff Brown. We talk about how to teach on the kingdom of God in your church and community. Be sure not to miss this episode! Email: info@centralseminary.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://centralseminary.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/centralseminary/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Transcript: https://centralseminary.edu/episode43/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

In today's episode, we discuss the kingdom of God with Roy Beacham and Jeff Brown. We talk about how Scripture teaches on the kingdom of God from cover to cover. Be sure not to miss this episode! Email: info@centralseminary.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://centralseminary.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/centralseminary/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Transcript: https://centralseminary.edu/episode42/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

In today's episode, we discuss biblical covenants with Roy Beacham. We talk about how scripture informs our understanding of the covenants. Be sure not to miss this episode! Email: info@centralseminary.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://centralseminary.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/centralseminary/⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

In today's episode, we conclude our discussion on the book of Job with Preston Mayes. Today we take a closer look at God's response to Job. We talk about Job's peace with God and lessons for teaching and preaching the book of Job. Be sure not to miss this episode! Email: info@centralseminary.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://centralseminary.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/centralseminary/⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

In today's episode, we continue our discussion on the book of Job with Preston Mayes. Today we take a closer look at Job's suffering. We talk about Job's perspective of his trials, his response to the advice of his friends, and what we might be able to learn about helping those who are suffering. Be sure not to miss this episode! Email: info@centralseminary.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://centralseminary.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/centralseminary/⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

In today's episode, we continue our discussion on the book of Job with Preston Mayes. We dive into the theological background that caused Job's friends to respond to Job's suffering the way they did and what we might be able to learn from some of the mistakes of Job's friends. Email: info@centralseminary.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://centralseminary.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/centralseminary/⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

After a one-month break, we're back with season two of The Central Seminary Podcast! For the first four episodes in our season, we talk through the book of Job with Preston Mayes, Old Testament professor at Central Seminary. In this episode, we talk about good and evil in the book of Job, focusing on the suffering of Job and what we can learn about Satan from the details in the narrative. Email: info@centralseminary.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://centralseminary.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/centralseminary/⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

In today's episode with Nicolas Ellen, we talk about biblical repentance. Dr. Ellen helps us understand what the Bible means when it talks about repentance and how we might tend to minimize its importance. We also discuss how to identify true repentance and the differences between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. Email: info@centralseminary.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://centralseminary.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/centralseminary/⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

Have you ever wondered how a church should go about calling a pastor? Perhaps you are part of a church looking for a pastor, or you are a pastor looking for a church--what should the process look like? In today's episode of The Central Seminary Podcast, we talk with Matt Morrell about going through the pastoral search process. Pastor Matt uses his experience as a local church pastor and as president of Central Seminary to offer insight to both churches and pastors who find themselves walking through this process. Tune in to today's episode on calling a pastor! Email: info@centralseminary.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://centralseminary.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/centralseminary/⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

Do you struggle to make connections or build relationships? Are you wondering how you can turn acquaintances into gospel connections? In today's episode, missionary Seth Grotzke talks about how he builds relationships in the country of Spain and uses connections with new people as bridges over which to carry the good news about Jesus. You will not want to miss this episode as Seth encourages you how to make new connections and build fruitful relationships! Email: info@centralseminary.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://centralseminary.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/centralseminary/⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

Are you looking for a unique but rewarding type of ministry? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of military chaplaincy with special guest Bob Freiberg. Bob, a retired military chaplain, and Central Seminary graduate, shares his insights and experiences from his years of service. Join us as we explore the role of chaplains in the military and some of the difficulties they face in providing spiritual support in a challenging environment. Whether you have a personal interest in military chaplaincy or simply want to gain a deeper understanding, this episode offers a helpful overview of the chaplaincy ministry. Email: info@centralseminary.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://centralseminary.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/centralseminary/⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message

Gender confusion is all around us today. On a regular basis, we are forced to wrestle with terms like identity and fluidity. We must learn to hold to Biblical truth amidst a culture that is increasingly opposed to the teaching of the Bible. How can we understand what is going on in our world today? In this episode, we wrap up our discussion with Brett Williams as he gives some final thoughts on the history of gender issues. Brett then helps us to put it all together by addressing difficult scenarios we may encounter in the real world. If you have ever struggled with how to handle certain real-life scenarios relating to gender dysphoria, Brett shares some of the practical insights he has gleaned over the course of his study of this topic. Email: info@centralseminary.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://centralseminary.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/centralseminary/⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecentralseminarypodcast/message