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Through Engage360, Denver Seminary and our guests explore the redemptive power of the gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture at work in our culture today. Together, we address the larger conversations taking place within the spheres of evangelicalism, theological education, and cultural engagement.
January 5, 2025 | Amy Seiffert Dr. Angie Ward sits down with Amy Seiffert—author, speaker, pastor, and Denver Seminary student in our...
December 1, 2025 | Dr. Don Payne In this Christmas episode of Engage360, Dr. Don Payne challenges the cultural assumption that Christmas...
November 10, 2025 | Steve Cuss In this episode of Engage360, host Dr. Angie Ward—Director of the Doctor of Ministry program at...
October 20, 2025 | Tori Hope Petersen Tori Hope Petersen—author, speaker, and student in Denver Seminary’s Women’s Leadership Cohort—shares her powerful journey...
September 29, 2025 | Dr. Sandra Richter Dr. Sandra Richter—the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College—explores the foundations...
September 8, 2025 | Dr. Dave Ripper Dr. Dave Ripper—MDiv alumnus, lead pastor of Crossway Christian Church in Southern New Hampshire, and...
August 18, 2025 | Andrew DeVaney Dr. Angie Ward sits down with Andrew DeVaney, MDiv alumnus and co-founder of AsOne Ministries, to...
July 28, 2025 | Rev. Carolyn Tatem Reverend Carolyn Tatem—Associate Minister at First Baptist Church of Glenarden, director of the Queen Esther...
July 7, 2025 | Dr. Adam Wilson Dr. Adam Wilson, Associate Professor of Counseling and Director of the School Counseling Mental Health...
June 16, 2025 | Drs. Craig Blomberg and Rick Hess Both the Old Testament and New Testament are essential to understanding the...
May 27, 2025 | Dr. M.D. Kinoti Dr. M.D. Kinoti—adjunct faculty in the Leadership department—explores the deep and often underutilized connection between...
April 21, 2025 | Dr. Mark Husbands Dr. Mark Husbands returns to Engage360 to reflect on his first 100 days as president...
March 31, 2025 | Pricelis Dominguez Pricelis Dominguez, author of Being a Sanctuary: The Radical Way for the Body of Christ to...
March 10, 2025 | Rev. David Ward Rev. David Ward, adjunct faculty in Homiletics and director of the Compelling Preaching Initiative at...
February 17, 2025 | Blayne Smith and Brandon Young “ The payoff of perseverance is growth. . . you become somebody who can...
February 3, 2025 | Erik Burklin Erik Burklin—president of China Partner and MDiv alumnus—shares his experiences ministering in China and his family’s...
January 21, 2025 | Latasha Morrison Latasha Morrison—speaker, founder of Be the Bridge, Master’s student in Biblical and Theological Studies, and author...
January 13, 2025 | Terry Mattingly In honor of the late President Jimmy Carter, we’re resharing a conversation with Terry Mattingly, founder...
January 6, 2024 | Dr. Mark Husbands As we enter 2025, Denver Seminary welcomes Dr. Mark Husbands as our eighth president. Reflecting...
December 16, 2024 | Dr. Don Payne Dr. Don Payne reflects on the profound significance of the Incarnation, highlighting how it reveals...
December 2, 2024 | Dr. Ryan Burge “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require...
November 18, 2024 | Justin Giboney Justin Giboney, co-founder of the & Campaign, explores how Christians can engage in civic life with...
November 4, 2024 | Dr. Mark Young As he prepares to close out his fifteen-year tenure as President of Denver Seminary on...
October 14, 2024 | Ken Allen In this conversation about the mission of Denver Area Youth for Christ, Executive Director Ken Allen...
September 30, 2024 | Drs. Kristen Kansiewicz and Michell Temple What factors contribute to pastoral stress, and how can pastors and their...
September 9, 2024 | Luke Perkins “When we’re involved with the developing world, elements of control and credit [can] cloud things and...
August 26, 2024 | Drs. Mark Young and Patty Pell “Having difficult conversations about the social issues around us is part of...
August 12, 2024 | Kaitlyn Schiess “The most fruitful conversations about politics and the church in my own experience [have been] when...
July 29, 2024 | Drs. Ross Chapman and Ryan Tafilowski “The Bible uses the word ‘vocation’ to call people into union and...
July 2, 2024 | Jami Nato “[The Women’s Leadership Cohort at Denver Seminary] is changing the way I view God and the...
Engaging in conversations and education around race can be crucial for our witness to the Kingdom. Rev. John Moreland, director of Denver...
June 3, 2024 | Chaplain Gwen Hanna and Dr. Mark Danielson “God has used horses in some amazing ways to bring. ....
May 20, 2024 | Dr. Angie Ward “We lead out of who we are. . . not just what we do.” In...
May 6, 2024 | Kelly Minter Reflecting on her experiences in life and ministry, Kelly Minter—author, musician, Bible teacher, and MA Biblical...
April 22, 2024 | Rev. David Ward, Dr. Scott Wenig, Dr. Wendy Widder, Dr. Matt Wolf In preparation for the 2024 Shannon...
April 8, 2024 | Dr. Michael W. Austin “It’s polarizing, but as the Church, we’ve got to start setting an example here...
April 1, 2024 | Rev. Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt “If you can unlock the story of a Christian leader or thinker in...
March 18, 2024 | Asia Nicholson When it comes to social media, we don’t often think of it as a place to...
March 4, 2024 | Dr. Michael Frost “We need to become a community of people who are engaged in mission wherever we...
February 19, 2024 | D.J. Marotta “Prayer is not a means of getting out of the wilderness. . . [Prayer is a...
February 5, 2024 | Rev. Matt Canlis “[Living Godspeed is] a common confession about how we hope to grow in Christ, living...
“It’s really important that we as a society begin reducing stigma, normalizing the conversation, talking about it, opening up lines of communication....
January 8, 2024 | Adam Graber and Chris Ridgeway With how rapidly technology grows and expands, it is essential for Church leaders...
December 18, 2023 | Dr. Don Payne “Pondering the death of Christ for our sin may not be the most conventional or...
December 4, 2023 | Dr. Kathleen Mulhern With the recent revival of interest in the concept of liturgy, it’s important to examine...
November 20, 2023 | Elisa Morgan and Vivian Mabuni “My dream is to see these women continue the good work that God...
November 6, 2023 | Russell Verhey What is the value of a lifetime of being mentored and mentoring others? Russell Verhey, MA...
October 23, 2023 | Dr. Eva Bleeker We all have stories. Can sharing these stories be a kind of medicine for us...
October 9, 2023 | Rev. Justin Reddick What can we learn from prison, art, and where they intersect? The Creative Arts Platform...
September 25, 2023 | Dr. David Hionides What does it mean to be made in the image or likeness of God? Dr....
September 11, 2024 | Bonnie Kristian With the immense volume of news outlets and platforms available, it can be easy to become...
Denver Seminary President Dr. Mark Young discusses his new book, The Hope of the Gospel: Theological Education and the Next Evangelicalism. He...
August 14, 2024 | Dr. Liz Selzer In this alumni spotlight episode, Dr. Liz Selzer discusses her journey of building a career...
July 31, 2003 | Dr. J.D. Kim Are miracles just God doing exactly what we ask for, or is there a different...
July 17, 2023 | Brandon Washington “I’ve come to believe that we are integrating into a burning house.” These words from Martin...
June 29, 2023 | Prof. Debra Anderson, Dr. Teri Elliott-Hart, Prof. Nathan Scherrer Prof. Debra Anderson, Dr. Teri Elliott-Hart, and Prof. Nathan...
June 12, 2023 | Ellen Wildman In this alumni spotlight episode, Ellen Wildman, an author with an MA in Biblical and Theological...
May 29, 2023 | Terry Mattingly A controversial figure in US history, it’s important for evangelicals to gain a better understanding President...
May 15, 2023 | Dr. Constantine Campbell In a discussion of his recent book, Jesus V. Evangelicals: A Biblical Critique of a...
May 1, 2023 | Dr. Halee Gray Scott Why are young adults leaving the Church? Dr. Halee Gray Scott, director of the...
April 17, 2023 | Dr. Ryan Tafilowski As topics around politics and religion continue to divide Americans, Christians and non-Christians alike find...
March 3, 2023 | Dr. Craig Blomberg, Dr. Mark Young In honor of Holy Week, Denver Seminary President Dr. Mark Young and...
March 20, 2023 | Dr. Scott Wenig, Dr. Doug Moo, Dr. Ramona Spilman, Dr Steve Mathewson With the Shannon Preaching Lectureship and...
March 13, 2023 | Richard and Leona Bergstrom Now that many Baby Boomers are retired or getting close to retiring, one of...
February 27, 2023 | David Swenson In this alumni spotlight episode of Engage360, David Swenson, MA in Theology, co-founder of Thrive Tutoring...
February 6, 2023 | Amy Craig Every child experiences the process of growing up in their own unique way. With that in...
February 23, 2023 | Dr. Michael Bird Dr. Michael Bird, author of “Religious Freedom in a Secular Age” and academic dean and...
January 9, 2023 | Dr. Randall Balmer Prize-winning historian, Emmy Award nominee, author, and John Phillips Chair in Religion at Dartmouth College...
December 19, 2022 | Dr. Don Payne Reflecting on the Christmas Truce of 1914 during World War I, Dr. Don Payne shares...
November 29, 2022 | Dr. Adam Wilson Understanding the difference between stress, anxiety, and trauma, and how they manifest in children and...
November 14, 2022 | Michelle Ferrigno Warren Injustices can often feel overwhelming to engage. Michelle Ferrigno Warren, a nationally recognized faith leader,...
October 31, 2022 | Dr. Tim Koller While IQ is the ability to understand the world around us, emotional intelligence is the...
October 17, 2022 | Linda Saccomano Women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy need support, but often don’t know where to turn....
September 19, 2022 | David Ritchie Christian nationalism is a hotly-debated and highly divisive concept in our society today. In our one...
September 6, 2022 | Rebecca and Deric Sneller Ministry can come in many different forms. Cadence International, a ministry to the military,...
August 22, 2022 | Dr. Adam Wilson and Michelle Gonzales Research shows that the Church and ministry leaders are often not engaging...
August 8, 2022 | Dr. Douglas Groothuis With growing skepticism towards Christianity and the Church in society today, a solid biblical foundation...
August 1, 2022 | Patricia Raybon Former Denver Seminary Board of Trustees member Patricia Raybon is an award-winning Colorado author, essayist, and...
July 18, 2022 | Rich Rife When people struggle to reconcile their faith with the findings of science, research suggests they may...
July 4, 2022 | Lisa Schultz Sometimes we need to peek behind the curtain to find hope in our broken world. Denver...
June 20, 2022 | Rev. John Moreland Engaging in conversations and education around race can be crucial for our witness to the...
June 6, 2022 | Kimberlee Norris Kimberlee Norris, child sexual abuse attorney and co-founder of MinistrySafe, discusses how we can work to...
May 23, 2022 | Dr. Walter Kim Tied closely to politics, culture, and social issues, the term “evangelical” has become a volatile...
April 4, 2022 | Steve Cuss For many, leadership and anxiety go hand-in-hand. Pastors and ministry leaders are not exempt from this and...
March 14, 2022 | Craig Smith When you’re called to ministry, finding the right church is challenging. You have to look past...
February 21, 2022 | Dr. Michell Temple Dr. Michell Temple has a background in a variety of counseling applications, from cross-cultural counseling...
February 7, 2022 | Dr. Craig Blomberg Dr. Blomberg has been one of the leading voices in the field of New Testament studies for...
January 24, 2022 | Philip Yancey Renowned author Philip Yancey gives a behind-the-scenes look on the writing of his new book, Where...
January 10, 2022 | Dr. Mark Young Denver Seminary President Dr. Mark Young discusses his new book, The Hope of the Gospel:...
December 20, 2021 | Dr. Eric Suddeath Whether as a friend, pastor, counselor, or family member, helping people navigate the complex layers...
December 6, 2021 | Glenn Packiam Glenn Packiam, author and pastor at New Life Church, shares a practical theology of contemporary worship...
November 22, 2021 | Dr. Angie Ward and Dr. Marshall Shelley Amid pandemics, political schisms, violence, and global uncertainty, it feels like...
November 8, 2021 | Anthony Pierri As droves of young people shed their religious identities and leave their faith, the process of...
October 25, 2021 | Dr. Adam Wilson and Liz Meier Thornton The School Counseling Mental Health Initiative in partnership with Denver Seminary exists to...
October 11, 2021 | Vivian Mabuni Writer and speaker Vivian Mabuni joins us to talk about how God has used pain within...
September 20, 2021 | Brandon Young With the 20 year anniversary of 9/11 and conversations around the 20-year war in Afghanistan top of mind, this timely discussion...
August 30, 2021 | Dr. Ron Welch Narcissism has become a widely talked about, recognized, and studied topic. In this conversation, Dr....
August 09, 2021 | Coletta Smith & Priscilla Young “My spouse is going into ministry. What does that mean for me?” Are...
July 26, 2021 | Kevin Butcher Pastors often burn out due to conflict in the church, financial strain, family issues, lack of...
July 12, 2021 | Elizabeth Uriyo Elizabeth Uriyo, Vice President of the Global Leadership Office at Compassion International, brings her multicultural upbringing...
June 28, 2021 | Adam Wilson, PhD How does understanding our brains change how we think about ourselves as believers? How does...
June 14, 2021 | Chase Davis How can church discipleship help believers to navigate the tension between the head, heart, and hands...
May 17, 2021 | Mark Young, PhD Denver Seminary President Mark Young explores the redemptive story of the Bible. Using his book One...
Andy Byrd, Denver Seminary student and missionary, joins us to discuss his own spiritual journey, the need for and significance of another...
Meet Isaac Olivarez, a husband, father, pastor, MA New Testament student, and founder of Urban Outreach Denver, a hybrid dinner church and nonprofit that serves crowds of Denver’s most marginalized residents. ...
Have you ever experienced an “aha!” moment when you realized that God had long been preparing you for an unexpected opportunity? Seconda...
Dr. Heather Gingrich, professor of counseling at Denver Seminary and notable author, lends her expertise on dealing with trauma as we approach...
Dr. Monte Hasz, a longtime friend and colleague in our Counseling department, shares reflections on counseling, teaching, and our Seminary community as...
What is “Critical Race Theory” and why do reactions to it vary among Christians? Simple words or phrases are often used to...
How can Christians engage our complex and broken world with the redemptive power of the gospel? How do we respond to the...
Dr. Jan McCormack joins us to talk about chaplaincy and provide insight into the many ministry contexts in which chaplains serve....
Don Payne reflects on what Christmas means for us this season and why the hope it brings is especially timely in light of this year....
Dr. Mark Young and his wife, Priscilla Young, share theological reflections and insights on the topic of marriage from their nearly 40 years together....
Pastor John Allen dives deeper into the importance of engaging hard conversations during times of division and turmoil and explores what Americans can learn from apartheid in South Africa....
Dr. Don Payne and President Dr. Mark Young discuss ways to navigate this election season as believers. They reflect on how our political climate affects our relationships with others, our unity as Christ followers, and our witness as the Church. Regardless of whether our candidates of choice win or lose, we can look to the gospel to be our example for embracing humility and extending grace....
Dr. Ron Klassen, executive director of the Rural Home Missionary Association, discusses the unique spiritual needs and dynamics of ministry in rural communities. Hear stories and teaching grounded in a humility and wisdom that come from Ron's decades of experience in diverse communities across the country. Ron also directs the RHMA-sponsored Town and Country Training (TACT), a program that benefits many of our seminary students who seek specific training as they prepare to serve in small town and rural ministry....
Hear from Pastor John Allen on his various roles as a DMin student, pastor of International Community Church, Marine Corps member, and head of security for the Peace Corps in South Africa. He shares about his time leading his congregation in South Africa both during and after the end of apartheid as he experienced a country moving toward forgiveness amidst racial tensions. We touch on how we as Americans can learn from the lessons of history that are offered across international contexts as we pursue unity in the church body....
Revelation is arguably the book that creates the most controversy and confusion among readers of the Bible. Dr. David Mathewson, associate professor of New Testament, offers helpful guidance and clarity as we examine the Scriptures and shares from his new book, "A Companion to the Book of Revelation." Dr. Lynn Cohick also joins Dr. Mathewson to discuss reading Revelation through modern lenses and the implications for contemporary application....
Luis Villarreal, founder of Save Our Youth, shares inspiring stories and insights from the organization’s work with at-risk youth through their long-term and life-changing mentoring relationships....
Dr. Lynn Cohick serves as guest host to interview our own Don Payne and discuss his latest book “Already Sanctified: A Theology of Christian Life in Light of God’s Completed Work”....
Dr. Jim Howard, senior pastor at Dillon Community Church in Dillon, Colorado and Luke Fraser, pastor of Island Baptist Church in Beach Haven, New Jersey join us to talk about ministry needs, brokenness, and the need for the redemptive power of the Gospel in resort communities....
Dr. Doug Groothius and Dr. Andrew Ike Shepardson discuss cognitive and spiritual faith shifts in Christianity and what it looks like to keep up with and engage evolving cultures....
President Dr. Mark Young joins us to talk about politics in a polarized world and how the gospel should unify and anchor the Church despite growing division....
Aaron Johnson, our associate dean of Education Technology, provides helpful tips for both teachers and learners who are navigating the opportunities and challenges of online instruction. If you’re adapting to new rhythms as an online learner, this is a must-listen!...
Chris Rose, an MDiv graduate of Denver Seminary, shares about his ministry of presence with incarcerated youth and the power of empathy...
How do Christians engage their various cultural contexts and become colaborers with Christ? What is the Biblical standard for justice? Patty Pell guides us through the tensions and challenges that come with participating in God's redemptive activity in a Kingdom that is both "now" and "not yet." Patty is the director of Denver Seminary's Justice and Mission Program and has served in numerous roles with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. She has also ministered as a college pastor, adult ministries pastor, and pastor of community outreach....
Both the Old Testament and New Testament are essential to understanding the whole of Christian faith, yet cultural conversations reveal an apprehension toward reconciling the character of God across various accounts in the Bible. Two of our esteemed professors from our biblical studies department, Dr. Rick Hess and Dr. Craig Blomberg, address common questions and misconceptions as they bring to light the harmonious relationship that exists between the promise of the Old Testament and its fulfillment in the New Testament....
Professors Dr. Heather Gingrich and Dr. Adam Wilson from our counseling department discuss the unique generational challenges facing today's youth and offer suggestions for identifying and responding to trauma-related needs, while offering words of hope and healing....
In an increasingly polarized political environment, how do we respond and engage with political structures as Evangelical Christians who are guided by the gospel? Our host Dr. Don Payne and President Dr. Mark Young add biblical, historical, and cultural understanding and depth to the conversation surrounding partisan politics and the division spreading within the Church and America as a result. Be encouraged by their transparency, insight, and practical direction as they explore how our identity in Jesus Christ shapes and informs our way forward....
Writer and therapist K.J. Ramsey explores how we can trust others and the church with our stories of suffering as she offers wisdom from her own difficult path toward healing. K.J. shares how God's grace has become embodied and relational in her life through physical pain and transformative communion with fellow believers in Christ.
Note: This conversation with KJ Ramsey was originally released as Episode 26 and was Part 1 of a three-part series in which we explored various theological approaches to suffering and happiness. ...
Terry Mattingly discusses the current climate of news media and how media literacy has become a greater challenge over the last few...
Dr. Anna Robbins gives a renewed and practical take on theodicy, which attempts to answer the question of why a good and...
From the threat of COVID-19 and maintaining relationships while social-distancing to our economic uncertainty and the ongoing racial injustice in our nation,...
Dr. Lynn Cohick joins as co-host to welcome Dr. Joey Dodson and discuss their passion for New Testament scholarship. Joey joined Denver Seminary in July 2019 as an associate professor of New Testament. His zeal for faith and learning shines through as he shares his love for scripture, teaching and writing on the New Testament, and applying the gospel to our present day culture....
Catch up with our MDiv graduate and board member, Tracey Bianchi, and hear about the ways she's grown and led since her time at Denver Seminary. We discuss Tracey's leadership roles in ministry over the last decade and a half, her various writing projects, motherhood, and more....
What’s it like being a chaplain on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis? Hear from three alumni serving in a variety...
Brandon Washington, pastor of preaching and vision at The Embassy Church in Denver, returns to Engage360 to discuss the recent events that...
Lisa Harper brings her signature warmth, wit, and biblical wisdom to the podcast, as she shares about her upbringing, faith journey, and adventures in motherhood. Her many roles have included author, speaker, biblical scholar, and ministry director. She is both a gifted teacher and a humble student of the Word, bringing both lessons and laughter to light for others....
Jonalyn Fincher is an apologist, cultural analyst, speaker, and storyteller who joins us to discuss our current climate of social media and how to engage these online spaces wisely....
The Church often recognizes the role of married couples and individuals, but how can we also honor the significance of those who...
Dr. Mark Young, Dr. Don Payne, and author Philip Yancey discuss the presence of suffering and how current circumstances can refine our theology, cultivate deeper faith, and clarify the call for believers to serve as agents of God's compassion and comfort....
Dr. Rev. Keith Brown and Rev. Iantha Brown discuss their ministry journey, lessons learned along the way, and how they're leading their church community in Glen Burnie, MD....
Danielle Reeves shares her story of how God led her to church-planting and the recent pivots that have been made to reach people and connect with the church body as our methods of gathering have changed....
Brad Meuli, president/CEO of the Denver Rescue Mission, joins us again to share about the incredible challenges facing those experiencing homelessness and the community working to care and support them. Be encouraged by the progress he's witnessing while on the front lines of the COVID-19 response....
As the COVID-19 pandemic pushes the world and capitalist America toward economic uncertainty, how do we respond theologically as Christians to the...
President Dr. Mark Young discusses Denver Seminary's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for faithful, data-driven, and humble approaches toward theological education in the coming months. Mark also reflects on how our present suffering should inform and challenge our theology, while calling us to remember that Christ is with us....
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, how do we respond faithfully and generously as Christians? How do we manage anxiety and fear in the wake of this new reality? President Dr. Mark Young and Dr. Heather Gingrich, professor of counseling, offer their perspectives on postures and actions we can take....
John Dickson is an Australian writer, speaker, musician, and academic whose work responds thoughtfully to critics of the Christian faith. He shares observations on Australian culture, historical and present day faith dynamics, and Christian character....
Cultural conversations reveal an apprehension toward reconciling the character of God across various accounts in the Bible. Dr. Rick Hess and Dr. Craig Blomberg address common questions and misconceptions as they bring to light the harmonious relationship that exists between the promise of the Old Testament and its fulfillment in the New Testament....
Christians often make a distinction between joy and happiness and use language that upholds joy, while categorizing happiness as superficial. Dr. Knut Heim provides a theology of happiness and draws from his recently published commentary on Ecclesiastes....
Dr. Doug Groothuis invites us to a deeper understanding and use of biblical lament and discusses his book "Walking Through Twilight: A Wife's Illness, A Philosopher's Lament" in which he recounts his experience of caring for his late wife as she suffered from a rare form of dementia....
Writer, therapist, and Denver Seminary alumna, K.J. Ramsey, explores how we can trust others and the church with our stories of suffering as she shares wisdom from her own difficult path toward healing....
Catch up with our MDiv graduate, Dr. Kent Eilers, and hear about his journey from student to professor and the ways he's grown and led since his time at Denver Seminary....
Dr. Felix Gilbert discusses lessons from ministering in an urban context and his holistic approach to doing life together with people that stretches far beyond what happens on Sunday at church....
Four pastors from different denominations discuss ministry collaboration, their creative mission projects, what they've learned from embracing diversity, and how we can live as one through the unity found in Christ....
Dr. Ryan Pennington, a linguist with nearly a decade of experience overseas and founder of the Refugee Language Project, shares how he and his team are working to engage refugees in West Texas by removing language barriers and cultivating community....
Get to know Dr. Angie Ward, a leadership teacher, writer, and Denver Seminary alumna. Angie shares leadership insights from her forthcoming book I Am A Leader....
Dr. Don Payne reflects on humanity’s relationship to and understanding of time from biblical history to present day. As we begin a...
“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all...
The terms calling and vocation are commonly used, yet have a variety of meanings and applications in the believing community. Dr. Bill...
Dr. Dieumeme Noelliste discusses his new book and how Christians might approach different cultures and religions as a way to gain understanding, credibility, and context when engaging non-Christians redemptively....
Counseling professors Dr. Heather Gingrich and Dr. Adam Wilson discuss the unique generational challenges facing today's youth and offer suggestions for identifying and responding to trauma-related needs....
Dr. Don Payne shares a holiday message that reminds us of the awe and mystery that comes with genuine gratitude as we reflect on God's goodness and grace....
In an increasingly polarized political environment, how do we respond and engage with political structures as Evangelical Christians? Dr. Don Payne and President Dr. Mark Young explore how our identity in Jesus Christ shapes and informs our way forward....
Learn about the Kaleo Project, from Dr. Halee Scott as she shares research about generational shifts and how they're impacting and informing ministry efforts geared towards Millennials....
Meet Brad Meuli, DenSem alum, president/CEO of the Denver Rescue Mission, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees here at Denver Seminary. Learn more about DRM's life-changing mission as Brad shares stories of restoration as people seek lives of self-sufficiency, free from drugs, alcohol, poverty, lack of education, and homelessness....
Brandon Washington, pastor of preaching and vision at The Embassy Church in Denver, helps us explore how the gospel message serves to unify people from all cultures into one diverse family of believers in the name of Christ. He shares insights from his time as a Denver Seminary student researching the works of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and offers lessons from his experience with intentional multicultural church-planting over the last seven years....
Dr. Ron Welch shares from his latest book "10 Choices Successful Couples Make: The Secret to Love That Lasts a Lifetime." Ron joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 2008, serves as a professor of counseling, and has 25 years of experience in clinical psychology. In this episode, he counsels how couples can dig deeper into the roles that forgiveness, intentionality, communication, and hope can play in cultivating strong relationships....
Our graduates often remark that Denver Seminary's unique Training and Mentoring (TM) curriculum is one of the most valuable aspects of their time at seminary. TM is an integral part of each student’s experience as it provides them with opportunities to develop character and professional skills alongside their spiritual formation and academic pursuits. In this episode we'll hear from our TM department, which includes Laura Flanders, Debra Anderson, and Dan Steiner, as they share about the program's intentional design and the potential growth we can achieve by engaging in similar self-directed mentoring....
What role does art and creativity have at a place like Supermax federal prison? Justin Reddick, an artist and current MDiv student at Denver Seminary, provides an inspiring introduction to the Creative Arts Platform. CAP is a program he helped bring to the federal facilities that introduces inmates to art history, invites them to create their own art, and exposes them to creative industries. This transformative work reaches into their potential as creators and recognizes their humanity as a catalyst for positive change....
What can we learn from Christians with different cultural backgrounds? What trends are we seeing in how American culture approaches faith? What challenges and encourages us about how we're pursuing God together? We'll explore these questions with Marshall Shelley today. Marshall joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 2016 and serves as director of the Doctor of Ministry program and associate professor of pastoral leadership and ministry. He kicks off our time by sharing personal childhood memories of his father and church historian, Bruce Shelley, along with his passions for church history and storytelling. Learn from his experience as longtime editor of the Leadership Journal and hear interesting anecdotes and insights on the state of church leadership in America....
Elisa Morgan's authenticity, sincerity, and wisdom shine through in this episode as we hear more about her writing, career journey, and the hard-won lessons from her walk with God. She was named by Christianity Today as one of the top fifty women influencing today’s church and culture, and it is a joy to listen closely to her words of love and encouragement that ring true amidst the realities and struggles we face....
What can others learn from the Hispanic Church? What are the biggest challenges faced by the Hispanic Church as it grows? And how are we working to overcome existing barriers to education and development for the Hispanic community? Gain answers to these questions as we hear from Wilmer Ramirez, associate dean for programming with ethnic communities and director of the Hispanic Initiative. We'll explore issues of identity, ministry across generational lines, diversity in levels of education and acculturation, spirit-led evangelism, and more....
Today we have the privilege of hearing from Gordon MacDonald, who recently retired from his role of chancellor at Denver Seminary. A close friend of the late Vernon Grounds, MacDonald provides an intimate, earnest look at Grounds' life, character, and pivotal contributions in his influential roles first as dean, then president, and finally chancellor. Hear how Grounds' servant leadership and vision shaped the Seminary's culture, identity, and mission and be inspired by his legacy of love for God and for people....
Together, Dr. Mark Young and Dr. Lynn Cohick engage in the conversation surrounding gender roles in ministry and offer suggestions on how we might explore opposing viewpoints in respectful and beneficial ways. They discuss historical, cultural, and biblical nuances that have shaped Complementarian and Egalitarian positions, while pointing back to the need for all Christians to operate in ways that reflect the truth of the gospel and the character of Jesus....
Dr. Mark Young, President of Denver Seminary, and Rob Foley, Dean of Students, discuss the catalyst behind Engage360 and the major changes...
In this inaugural episode of Engage360, our host Dr. Don Payne invites listeners to get to know Denver Seminary President Dr. Mark Young. Dr. Young just celebrated his 10-year anniversary as president and dives into the changes he's observed in theological education and evangelicalism over the last decade. He also discusses his calling to be an educator, defining moments in his faith journey, living abroad in Austria and Poland, and the future of seminaries....