The Towel & Basin with Jamie Dew: Recent Episodes
NOBTS, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Leavell College, Joe Fontenot, Jamie Dew
A podcast where Jamie Dew, president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College, discusses pastoring, philosophy, and parenthood. Co-hosted with Joe Fontenot.
In this episdoe, Joe Fontenot interviews Jaime about the doctrine of humanity, or theological anthropology.
Jamie talks again to Dr Rhyne Putman, this time about the doctrine of harmatiology (sin).
Jamie talks to Dr Tommy Doughty to discuss eschatology, often called the doctrine of "end times"
Jamie talks to Dr Adam Harwood about the doctrine a the Holy Spirit, a facet of the Trinity often neglected in Baptistic circles.
In this second interview, Jamie talks to Dr Tyler Wittman about the doctrine of Christ.
Jamie interviews Dr Tyler Wittman about what is often called the "theology proper," the study of the doctrine of God.
In this episode we walk through the 11 heads of doctrine and discuss why they matter, as well as why studying all of them makes you a more wellrounded thinker.
Matt Emmerson is the dean of theology, arts, and humanities at Oklahoma Baptist University. Today, he and Jamie discuss what TIS is and what we should do with it.
Charlie Ray is assistant professor of New Testament and Greek and the divisional associate dean of biblical studies at NOBTS. Today, he and Jamie discuss intertextuality, how the New Testiment uses the Old Testament.
Cory Barnes returns, this time discussing how Christians should understand the Sabbath... and then what we should do with it today.
Cory Barnes, associate professor of Old Testament at NOBTS, talks about why we should not simply look at the Old Testament as a prelude to the New, but also as a series of books providing a unique insight to us today about God and his character.
Alan Bandy returns for a second episode, this time expanding his view from Revelation (see episode 4) to now focus on Paul and his work. You can find his book An Illustrated Guide to the Apostle Paul here: https://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Guide-Apostle-Paul-Missionary/dp/080101896X
Alan Bandy is professor of New Testament & Greek and associate dean of the research doctoral programs and NOBTS. He has written quite a bit on the book of Revelation, and today, he talks about how we should understand this often misunderstood book.
Ethan Jones, assistant professor of Old Testament & Hebrew at NOBTS, discusses the Old Testament holistically and how that helps New Testament readers (us) better understand what to do with the Old Testament today.
Jamie & Joe talk about the new shape of Towel & Basin, as well as a few things you can look forward to in this season!
In this episode, we talk about what seems to be a fairly simple question...but what, in fact, turns out to be a bit more complex.
Today, Joe asks Jamie about what's sometimes referred to as an epistemic bubble — more commonly, an echo chamber — when it comes to knowledge.
Looking now at a practical, daily question: What role does epistemology play in all of our lives, every day?
In this episode, Joe asks Jamie about the discipline of epistemology (Jamie's field of study) and what it means to be a Christian studying and doing research in this field.
Today, Jamie and Dr Tyler Wittman take up part 2 on the Trinity. Looking at questions like, How do we make sense out of the equality of the divine persons, while one (the son) is in submission to another (the father)?
Today, Jamie talks to Dr Tyler Wittman -- assistant professor of theology at NOBTS -- about how the doctrine of the Trinity developed.
Today's episode is an extension from the last, turning to the question of science and theology: is the tension natural? Or something else?
The book referenced is Where the Conflict Really Lies by Alan Plantinga: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Conflict-Really-Lies-Naturalism/dp/0199812098/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Where+the+Conflict+Really+Lies+by+Alvin+Plantinga&qid=1616162078&sr=8-1
Today, Jamie talks about the relationship between faith and reason, touching on evidentialist and fideistic views, and eventually settling on the view he himself takes.
Here's the book referenced in today's episode: https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Introduction-James-Jr-Dew/dp/0801097991/
In this episode, Jamie talks about practical answers to experiencing doubt -- what to do, as well as what not to do.
Today, Joe asks Jamie about the problem of evil -- a concept many struggle with. Jamie looks at an an overview of the arguments for and against.
Today, Joe asks Jamie a follow up question: Why does God feel hidden today, unlike in the Bible?
Here are the books referenced in today's episode:
https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-Very-Short-Introduction-Introductions/dp/0198747217/
https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-Credibility-New-Testament-Accounts/dp/0801039525/
https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Miracles-Comprehensive-Action-History/dp/0830815287/
https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Introduction-James-Jr-Dew/dp/0801097991
To conclude this series, Jamie now turns to the family of arguments categorized as Longing. These apply to broad religious experience, but also in more narrow focused ways, including an argument from C.S. Lewis.
In this fifth family of arguments (Meaning), Jamie talks about both the form this takes as well as the surplus of evidence around it.
Ontological arguments (dealing with the nature of being) are the fourth part in this series about how we can know God exists.
Continuing this series on the philosophical questions around God's existence, Jamie now turns to the teleological family of arguments.
As believers, we know the answer to this question. But how rigorous is the answer in philosophy circles? This week, Jamie dives into part 1: Cosmological arguments for God's existence.
Jamie's new book is out. It's called How do we Know? -- an updated edition from its original release. And this week, Joe talks to Jamie about what's new. Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/How-Know-Questions-Christian-Philosophy/dp/0830855122/
Finishing up our series on Life after Death, Joe asks Jamie a series of rapid-fire questions, including: Do all dogs go to Heaven? And Jamie's answer may surprise you.
This week, Jamie continues discussing what happens after death, focusing now on the state of bodily resurrection.
This week Jamie and Joe continue talking about life after death, focusing on the time after death, but before Jesus returns: the intermediate state.
This week, we open up a topic that has a few parts to it. What exactly is the Christian teaching of life after death?
An interesting part of Jamie's academic research has looked into NDEs (near-death and out-of-body experiences). Today, Joe asks him about that.
This week, we picked up from where our conversation on natural theology stopped last week, and discussed the practical end: What should we do about it?
This is the first part of a question about natural theology -- What is it, and why should we care?
This week, we take another listener question. This one, from an alum who's already graduated, and asks how to keep from getting overwhelmed when diving into new theological concepts on the job.
This is a listener question. It's one that many in seminary have wrestled with: How do you know if you're called to pastoral ministry?
This comes from a listener question. And it's one that just about all of us have go through -- both personally, but also, as is often the case, with helping others navigate it.
We all agree that evangelism is good.
This question is about method: HOW should we go about it?
Today, Jamie discusses a listener question: what advice is there for believers who have friends or family walking away from the faith?
He talks about his own experiences on this matter, too.
This week, Joe asks Jamie what he's learned as he's had to lead NOBTS & Leavell College through this new world of a global pandemic. Then the conversation shifted to advice to pastors and other church leaders.
Today, Joe asks Jamie how he processes death. As a pastor and leader, this is something he's confronted with often. This is a personal question. But it also stretches pastorally into helping others process death and grief as well.
This week is another listener question: and it's all about counseling and mental health in the church. Jamie dives into a few issues related this.
This week, a listener writes in to ask: Are all sins the same? And should we re-think how we look at sin?
This is the conclusion of our look into the core of Jamie's latest research. And it all centers around hylomorphism and what it means to us as Christians today.
This is the second part of last week’s episode. Joe asks Jamie about some of the practical implications of all of this.
Today, Joe asks Jamie something about his latest research. Specially: what is the essence of a person? This has implications beyond philosophy circles. It stretches into each of our worldview.
This week, Jamie reflects on being at NOBTS & Leavell College for a year. And then we play a game.
This is the second part, where Jamie sits down with Dr Rhyne Putman (associate professor of theology and culture here at NOBTS and Leavell College). They discuss how to navigate disagreements within the church. Dr Putman's new book, When Doctrine Divides the People of God, is available now: https://www.amazon.com/When-Doctrine-Divides-People-God/dp/1433567873/
Jamie sits down with Dr Rhyne Putman (associate professor of theology and culture here at NOBTS and Leavell College). They discuss how to navigate disagreements within the church. Dr Putman's new book, When Doctrine Divides the People of God, is available now: https://www.amazon.com/When-Doctrine-Divides-People-God/dp/1433567873/
Today, Joe asks Jamie what makes for an effective (or ineffective pastor). Jamie starts with the definition of "effective"...
Today, Jamie shares a few quick updates about what to expect this coming week at NOBTS & Leavell College.
Today, Jamie answers a listener's question: What is the best way a church should engage in evangelism? Programmatic (such as door to door, and setting numerical goals for certain time periods)? Or, more of a grass roots approach (such as relationship building)?
This week, Joe asks Jamie a question from a listener: What does it mean to be created in the image of God?
Today, Jamie shares a short devotional from a very interesting passage of Scripture in Galatians 5.
Jamie shares a word of encouragement plus an update on the Bridge Campaign: this is the fund raising effort that is allowing all NOBTS & Leavell College students to apply for 50% off their tuition this summer.
Jamie shares a devotional from Philippians 1:27, as well as provides an update on the Bridge Campaign: this is the fund raising effort that is allowing all NOBTS & Leavell College students to apply for 50% off their tuition this summer.
Today Joe asks Jamie about calling and personal identity. This questions focuses on separating how we've come to know ourselves, from what we do, and how we define ourselves by who we are (children of God).
Today, Joe asks Jamie about discipling someone older. Often discipleship is confused with mentorship. So what really separates the two?
An NOBTS-Family update from Jamie + a brief discussion on whether or not today is Groundhog Day...
Today, Joe asks Jamie about the new normal that Covid-19 has brought. How do we continue to do the Great Commission in such an environment? And, just as importantly, how should we be praying in the midst of this pandemic?
In light of everyone's daily life changing from Covid-19, Jamie talks to Dr Craig Garrett, our assoc VP of Student affairs, who is also an assoc professor of counseling here at NOBTS and Leavell College. They talk about some practical ways to handle the stress and anxiety of this new 'normal.'
This week, Joe asks Jamie about overcoming character flaws to be more effective in ministry and life.
This week, Joe asks Jamie what counts as fruit. The context is John 15:8, where Jesus says "the Father is glorified" when we "bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples."
Today Jamie talks to Dr Rhyne Putman about Theological Method--specifically, what it is, as well as its implications for discipleship.
Today, Joe asks Jamie about parenthood, and, specifically, how to know when you're doing it right. They talk about fatherhood, since they're both dads, but it applies to moms just as much.
Today Joe asks Jamie a question about apologetics. Or, rather, the application of it. As in, when it it helpful, and, just as importantly, when it's not.
Today Joe asks Jamie about calling. Specifically, to talk about the laity-clergy divide that exists in so many churches...and how, as a result, we should understand God's calling on our lives.
Today Joe asks Jamie about staying humble while excelling in academia...especially since Jamie has two PhDs -- a fact some would point to as the opposite of humility.
Joe asks Jamie how he sleeps. Or, er, how he rests. Specifically in light of having a lot on his plate.
Jamie talks to David Platt about his recent Acts 13 moment, why international missions, and about what the city of New Orleans means to him.
This is a continuation from the previous episode, looking at social media, and specifically what it means for parents.
Joe asks Jamie: Is social media bad? This comes from the idea of applying something as ubiquitous as social media to living a godly life.
Joe asks Jamie: What's with the peacock? This is in reference to Jamie's first sermon, in which he uses the imagery of the peacock, which then took off making its rounds, even starring in a few memes.