Why Theology? Positive Psychology Edition

Why Theology? Positive Psychology Edition

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. Today’s episode is the first in the “why theology?” series. The “Why theology” series looks at various academic and vocational disciplines and considers the relationship between that discipline and theology. Today’s episode is “Why Theology? Positive Psychology Edition.”

Theology Field Trip: Why Does Paul Write About the Spiritual Gifts?

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney.  In today’s episode we’re going on a field trip outside the studio. Have you ever wondered what it is like like to be in a class with Dr. H? Come and check out an example of a recent adult Sunday school class. In this session we’re tackling the question, “Why does Paul write about the spiritual gifts?” The sound quality may not be great, but the conversation is fantastic! Come and join me on a Theology Field Trip.

Living Lament

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. In today’s episode I’m looking at an often neglected practice in the Christian church: lament. Our focus today is a close reading of Psalm 137, one of the most uncomfortable and neglected passages in the Bible.

Exploring a Theology of Rest

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney.  In today’s episode I’m exploring a theology of rest and how the practice of rest points to the gracious work of God in Christ in which Christians are invited to participate, and which testifies to the heavenly reality of how and why God is at work in the world.

"Who Do You Say That I Am?" Jesus and Popular Culture

Welcome to Theology with Dr. AM Hackney. This podcast is focused on the vocational calling of Christians to be theologians. You’ll find episodes on systematic theology, spiritual formation, scriptural interpretation, and ethics.  I’m your host, Dr. Amanda Hackney. In today’s episode, I’m talking about two of my favourite subjects: theology and geek culture, as we explore Jesus’ question “Who Do You Say that I Am?” and spend some time looking at images and allusions to the person and work of Jesus in popular culture. I’m joined by a special guest, someone who has an even more impressive geek credential than myself: Dr. Charles Hackney. That’s right, today’s episode is another Dr. Hackney and Dr. Hackney team-up. A few of the clips that are referenced in this episode: Jesus Christ Superstar Clip from the Tony Awards [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oyo3hcMeW4] Godspell Prepare Ye [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1SiaCV26aQ]