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Abuse, Purity Culture, and the David & Bathsheba story with Joy Sweeney

Dr Michael Rhodes (Old Testament lecturer at Carey Baptist College) interviews Joy Sweeney about how the teaching of “Purity Culture” has let down victims of sexual abuse and led to a mis-reading of the David and Bathsheba story. WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material.

Discerning the mind of Christ: Obstacles and a way forward with Elisha Hartley

Elisha Hartley’s research looks at congregational decision-making. Informed by social scientific theory and theology, it explores practical and healthy ways that congregations can discern the mind of Christ so that the church can flourish! Elisha is interviewed by Dr Christa McKirland, a lecturer at Carey Baptist College in systematic theology.

Spurgeon’s preaching: Implications for the church today with Phil Brown

Dr John Tucker (Principal of Carey Baptist College) talks with Phil Brown (Pastor at Redeemer Church and Carey Graduate) about his thesis that focuses on the relationship between unconditional election and evangelistic fervor in the preaching of Charles Spurgeon, and the implications for the church today.

Pastors’ emotional well-being with Glenn Melville

Dr Glenn Melville shares insights from his research on how pastors can experience emotional well-being in a profession traditionally associated with stress, burnout, depression, anxiety, and high attrition rates. Glenn is interviewed by Dr Phil Halstead, a lecturer at Carey Baptist College in the areas of pastoral care and counselling.

The dance of faith and motherhood with Allison Davidson

Allison Davidson’s research looks at the intersection of motherhood and faith in Aotearoa New Zealand. It explores the joys, challenges, and importance of mothers’ faith journeys. Allison is interviewed by Phil Halstead, a lecturer at Carey Baptist College in the areas of pastoral care and counselling.