Pro Ecclesia: Recent Episodes
Truett Church Network
Pro Ecclesia is a Podcast of Baylor University, Truett Seminary, and the Truett Church Network.
”Pro Ecclesia” is taken from Baylor’s motto, ”Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana.” This is a podcast for the church and those who lead the church. We will discuss pressing challenges to pastoral ministry leadership as we hear from pastors, professors, and thought leaders in pastoral ministry.
Introducing Deep and Wide — a brand new podcast hosted by Dean Still featuring conversations with influential Christian voices from around the world.
Our first episode welcomes Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury from 2002 to 2012, for a thoughtful and timely conversation you won’t want to miss.
On this episode of Todd Talks, Todd Still sits down with Kara Powell, the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute.
In this session of the AI and the Church conference, Dr. Jack Bodenhamer sits down with Dr. Pablo Rivas, Dr. Lyndon Drake, Alison Gerber, and Dr. Anna Robbins for Q&A following all of the plenary sessions.
In this session of the AI and the Church conference, Dr. Anna Robbins, the President of Acadia Divinity College, discusses how AI will shape the future of ministry in the church and how technological advancements will impact how pastoral care and ministry will be approached.
In this session of the AI and the Church Conference, Alison Gerber, a PhD student at Baylor's Truett Seminary, discusses how AI intersects with Preaching and the Sermon.
In this session of the AI and the Church Conference, Dr. Lyndon Drake, a Research Fellow in Theological Ethics and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Oxford, discusses how the breadth of AI interescts (or should intersect) with our theological thinking.
In this session of the AI and the Church Conference, Dr. Pablo Rivas, an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Baylor University, gives an introduction to AI.
On this episode of Todd Talks, Dr. Still sits down with Dr. David Smith, a Professor of Education at Calvin University, to discuss the intersection of Christianity and education, and how Christian educators can best implement their faith in the classroom.
On this episode of Todd Talks, Dr. Todd D. Still sits down with Dr. Elisabeth Kincaid, the Director of Baylor's Institute for Faith and Learning and an Associate Professor of Ethics, Faith, and Culture, to discuss her recent arrival to Baylor, the work of the Institute for Faith and Learning, and more!
On this episode of Todd Talks, Todd Still sits down with Robert Darden and Stephen Newby to discuss the Black Gospel Music Preservation Program at Baylor, their upcoming work Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch, and much more!
On this episode of Five Good Thoughts, Jack Bodenhamer sits down with Sean Watkins, the Associate Dean of Lifelong Learning at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, to discuss the value of cross-cultural competency in our modern social context.
On this episode of Todd Talks, Dean Still sits down with Matthew Aughtry and Erin Moniz to discuss Baylor Chapel's impact on the Baylor University community and its implications for the world as Baylor strives to be pro mundo.
On this episode of Todd Talks, Dean Still sits down with Kim Tschirret, the Founder and CEO of Hope Reins, to discuss the wonderful work of the nonprofit's ministry to support hurting kids by providing them hope and healing through equine therapy.
In the latest episode of “Todd Talks,” Dean Still sits down with Brad Hill, Chief Solutions Officer at Gloo. Brad and his team work with thousands of churches and ministries worldwide, connecting the “Faith Ecosystem” by uniting people, partners, content, funding, and more. Together, they discuss the significance of Gloo’s platform and how it supports the local church.
On this episode of Todd Talks, Dr. Todd Still sits down with Dr. M. Daniel Carroll Rodas, the Scripture Press Ministries Professor of Biblical Studies and Pedagogy at Wheaton College, to discuss his work in Biblical Studies.
On this episode of Pro Ecclesia, Jack Bodenhamer sits down with Glenn Packiam to discuss the hope resting within the creeds that we Christians profess.
On this episode of Pro Ecclesia, Jack Bodenhamer sits down with Truett Alumni Grace and Aaron Ogburn to discuss vocational calling and preparation for ministry
On this episode of Pro Ecclesia, Jack Bodenhamer sits down with Dr. Steve Bezner to discuss the Church's understanding of kingdom values during a polarizing election season, that the Church might be unified regardless of the divisions cast during this time of uncertainty.
In this episode of Todd Talks, Professor N. T. Wright and Dr. Michael Bird join Dr. Todd Still to discuss their new book, Jesus and the Powers.
In this episode of Pro Ecclesia, Jack Bodenhamer sits down with Dr. Alycia Myers, an Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek at Campbell University Divinity School, and Dr. Mandy McMichael, the David J. Slover Associate Professor of Ministry Guidance at Baylor University, to discuss the life and work of Helen Barrett Montgomery.
On this episode of Five Good Thoughts, Jack Bodenhamer sits down with Dr. Curtis Freeman, the Ruth D. Duncan Director of the Baptist House of Studies and Research Professor of Theology and Baptist Studies at Duke Divinity School, to discuss Christian Catechism.
In this episode of Pro Ecclesia, Jack Bodenhamer sits down with Steve Wells, Joseph Parker, and Matt Cook, graduates of Truett Seminary's first class, to reflect upon the seminary's 30-year history.
In this episode of Todd Talks, Dr. Todd Still sits down with Jenn Martinez-Ayala, Dr. Angel Santiago-Vendrell, and Dr. David Wilhite, members of the Truett Seminary Committee on Diversity and Belonging.
On this episode of Todd Talks, Dr. Todd Still sits down with Dr. Julio Guarneri, the Executive Director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas
In this episode of Pro Ecclesia, Jack Bodenhamer sits down with Valentin Sinii, President of the Tavriski Christian Institute in Ukraine. To support the Tavriski Christian Institute during these difficult times, you can follow the link below: https://tavriskichristianinstitute.breezechms.com/give/online
In this episode of Todd Talks, Dr. Todd Still sits down with Malcolm Guite to discuss the synthesis of reason and imagination.
In this episode of Todd Talks, Dr. Todd D. Still sits down with Tisha Dixon-Williams to discuss her career and experience as the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Bridgehampton, New York.
In this episode, Jack Bodenhamer sits down with Erik Carter to discuss faith, disability, and accessible congregational ministry.
In this episode of Todd Talks, Dr. Emily Smith joins Dr. Todd Still to discuss her new book, The Science of the Good Samaritan, as well as the importance of being neighborly in today's society.
In this episode of Todd Talks, Dr. Michael Bird joins Dr. Todd Still to discuss various issues, including some of his recent publications and current issues in the church.
In this episode of “Todd Talks,” Dean Still visits with Christine Caine, a speaker, activist, and bestselling author of over a dozen books. Christine has founded or cofounded many organizations, including the A21 Campaign, and Equip and Empower, which includes Propel Women. This episode is one you do not want to miss!
In this episode of “Todd Talks,” Dean Still visits with Linda A. Livingstone, PhD, president of Baylor University. With so many significant achievements having taken place at the University in the recent past and all of the exciting developments to come, this is a “Todd Talks” you do not want to miss!
Dr. Todd Still visits with Dr. Beth Alison Barr and Dr. Nijay Gupta to discuss Dr. Gupta's newest book, Tell Her Story.
Todd Still and Beth Moore discuss Beth’s conference address on ‘The Bible and Race’ but they also visit about Moore’s ongoing ministry as well as her recently-released memoir All My Knotted-Up Life.
Conversation with Dr. Dustin Benac, co-director of The Program for the Future Church, talks about the work of this program.
Dr. Still visits with Dr. Wright, who delivered this year's Parchman Lectures at Truett Seminary, about the work of Langham Partnership. This is a global non-profit that walks with the global church to biblically equip leaders and pastors to multiply disciples.
Dr. Matt Snowden, Rev. Molly Simpson, Rev. Emmanuel Roldan, Dr. Matt Homeyer gather around a table to talk about church culture.
Dr. Carolyn Moore, Founding Pastor, Mosaic Methodist Church, Evans, Georgia reflects on her calling to ministry and her soon-to-be published book, When Women Lead.
Rev. Dr. Todd Ferguson, author and sociologist visits with Matt Homeyer about his new book, STUCK.
In a partnership between The Pastor's Common and Truett Church Network, David Miranda interviews Dr. David Wilhite about reading the Old Testament with early church eyes. What can we learn from what we know about how the early church read the Old Testament, particularly theophanies.
Dr. Hopkins, new Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures at Truett Seminary beginning August 1, 2022 visits with Matt Homeyer about his life and journey.
Gannon Sims joins us to discuss his new book, Bringing Church Home. Gannon was recently called as the Senior Pastor of Cliff Temple Baptist Church in Dallas, TX. He is a founding team member of Fresh Expressions US and also, along with his wife Carey, directs the Center for Faith and Leadership, a training and equipping hub for university students and young leaders, in Fredericksburg, VA.
Dr. Lisa Marie Bowens, Associate Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary, talks with Dr. Still about her latest book--African American Readings of Paul: Reception, Resistance, and Transformation.
Rev. Dr. Michael Evans, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Mansfield, TX and Mayor of Mansfield shares 5 Good Thoughts on Political Discourse.
Robert Purvey, executive pastor, Nextgen ministries at Concord Church, Dallas shares his thoughts on the Nextgen area of ministries.
Rev. Ben Simpson, Associate Director of Spiritual Formation at Truett Seminary, shares his Five Good Thoughts on dealing with anxiety and depression.
Dr. Jack Bodenhamer visits with Dr. Mandy McMichael, Associate Director and J. David Slover Assistant Professor of Ministry Guidance at Baylor University, as she shares her Five Good Thoughts on Mentoring.
Dr. Jim Denison, Co-Founder and Chief Vision Officer of the Denison Forum, shares about his forthcoming book, The Coming Tsunami
Dr. Andy Arterbury, professor of Christian Scriptures, Truett Seminary share his thoughts on the topic of Love in the Advent Season.
Dr. Angela Gorrell, Assistant Professor of Practical Theology, Truett Seminary, shares her reflections on the topic of Joy.
Dr. Stephen B. Reid, professor of Christian Scriptures, Truett Seminary shares his thoughts on the theme of Peace.
Dr. Jack Bodenhamer and Dr. Matt Homeyer share their thoughts on the season of Hope during this Advent season.
Dr. Ron Cook and Dr. Levi Price share their thoughts on ministry transition and ending well in ministry.
Tish Warren, Writer in Residence at Resurrection South Austin, discusses her new book, Prayer in the Night.
Dr. Ron Cook and Dr. Levi Price share thoughts and stories about their journeys in conflict and crises.
Conversation with Dr. Ron Cook and Dr. Levi Price about their early days in ministry and their encouragement for young ministers. Part One of a three part series with these men.
Dean Still visits with Dr. Mike Mantel, President & CEO, Living Water International about his work and his new book, Thirsting for Living Water.
Aaron Moore, Equipping pastor, Concord Church and Sonya Habimana, Strategic Lead, UPTICK share their thoughts on this topic of raising a new generation September 30, 2021.
Matt Cook from CHC hosts Jack Bodenhamer, Assistant Director of Ministry Connections, Truett Seminary and Sue Westfall, Transitional Presbyter, Sheppard and Lapsley Presbytery.
Panelists--Dennis Tucker, professor of Christian Scriptures at Truett Seminary, Jim Kitchens, principal of PneuMatrix, and Mandy McMichael, professor in Baylor University Religion department.
Pastor Vernon Gordon planted The Life Church in Richmond, Virginia along with his wife Ashley and 40 volunteers in 2015. With that commitment engraved on their hearts, they set out on a journey to impact the culture and their city through the power of the Gospel.
The Life Church RVA has quickly grown into a community of hundreds of worshippers. Vernon faithfully pastors his congregation and has also become a trusted voice for racial reconciliation in his community.
Join us as we visit with Vernon about what is required to plant a church and then pastor it and a community through seasons of rapid growth and change.
Scott Drew, Head Coach of the National Champion Baylor Men's Basketball program, joins Dean Still to discuss developing a culture of JOY within his program and how his faith informs his coaching.
Dr. Winn Collier, Director of the Eugene Peterson Center and Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Christian Imagination at Western Seminary, recently published a new book, A Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene Peterson. Join us as we discuss Winn’s journey of writing this biography and the encouraging witness Eugene Peterson serves for so many in ministry today.
Dr. Angela Williams Gorrell, Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Truett Seminary, shares about her new book, The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Being Lost and Found. We will discuss Angela’s discovery of an authentic, grounded Christian joy and the invitation resilient joy serves as a counteragent to the twenty-first-century epidemics of despair, addiction, and suicide—a call to action for communities that yearn to find joy and are willing to “walk together through the shadows” to find it.
Dr. Beth Allison Barr currently serves as Professor of History and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at Baylor University.
Join this conversation about Dr. Barr's latest book, The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth.
TCN visits with Greg Mamula, Truett grad who is the Assistant Executive Minister of American Baptist Churches of Nebraska. Greg wrote a book about discipling in a different way through Table Life.
Dr. Hays shares ways to live our lives with meaning in the midst of demands, struggles and chaos that we all experience in our ministries.
Dr. Hulitt Gloer taught Preaching and New Testament at Truett Seminary for 18 years. During those years Dr. Gloer played an integral in shaping the faith and practice of hundreds of young ministers! Upon his retirement in 2018, Dr. Gloer was named Emeritus Professor of Preaching and Christian Scriptures at Truett Seminary. Join us for a conversation about how Dr. Gloer has navigated faithfulness in his faith journey!
Dean Still's guest will be Dr. Alan Jacobs, Baylor University Distinguished Professor of the Humanities in the Honors Program and Resident Fellow of the Institute for the Studies of Religion. A conversation about his recently published book Breaking Bread with the Dead as well as other books he has written.
Jorge Zapata, associate coordinator of Missions and Hispanic Ministries, Texas CBF, shares about the immigration crisis during pandemic and how churches can re-engage ministry to immigrants.
Dr. Still and Fiona Bond, Executive Director of Creative Waco have a conversation about Faith and the Arts.
Our guest this week will be Cameron Friend. Cameron serves as the Youth and Millennial Engagement Coordinator at The King Center in Atlanta, GA. He is also a minister, speaker, and writer, having written for Christianity Today and The Witness BCC, and is the host of the Salt and Sugar podcast.
Dr. Still's conversation with Mark Lanier, Christian lawyer and founder of Lanier Theological Library in Houston, about how this library came into existence.
Dr. Still visits with Malcolm Foley about his journey to Baylor and the work that he is doing.
In this new series, we will visit with Truett faculty, staff, alumni, and friends about how they have navigated faithfulness in times of crisis and challenging circumstances in their lives.
Our first conversation will be with Dr. Mike Stroope, Professor of World Christianity and Witness and Holder of the M.C. Shook Chair of Missions at Baylor's Truett Seminary.
This week, Dean Still's guest will be Coach Grant Teaff, former Head Football Coach of Baylor University and member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
Dr. Charlie Dates serves as Senior Pastor of Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago, Ill. He joined Dean Still this fall to discuss ministry in pandemic.
Dr. David Wilhite seves as Professor of CHristian Theology at George W. Truett Theological Seminary. He joined TCN this fall to discuss plagues and pandemics throughout Christian history.
Beth Moore joined Dean Still this fall to discuss life in pandemic, her call to ministry, and much more!
Dr. Matt Snowden, Senior Pastor of FBC Waco, TX, joined us this fall to discuss what he's learned about cultivating and shaping church culture.
Dean Todd Still joins the podcast to discuss the new edited volume, "With Radiant Hope: Timely and Timeless Reflections from George W. Truett," a collection of 34 end of year letters from Dr. Truett to his congregation.
Join Dean Still as he visits with the Giglio's about their early ministry founding Choice Ministries in Waco, to the founding of Sixsteps Records and Passion City Church, to struggles with mental illness, and the future of Passion Ministries!
Listen in on this conversation from this summer as Dr. Tod Bolsinger, Author of Canoeing the Mountains, discusses Leadership in a Time of Pandemic.
Join this conversation between Rev. Jack Bodenhamer, Asst. Director of Ministry Connections at Truett Seminary and Rev. Malcolm Foley, Director of the Center for Black Church Studies at Truett Seminary as they discuss Pastoral Care as Racial Healing.
Originally aired in June 2020, Dean Still and Professor N.T. Wright discuss life during COVID-19 and Professory Wright's forthcoming book, God and the Pandemic: A Christian Reflection on the Coronovisur and Its Aftermath.
Dr. Emily Smith, Your Friendly Neighbor Epidemiolgist, joins us to discuss how to balance the best science available with local concerns when it comes to dealing with the latest COVID surge as the Holidays approach.