The Forum Podcast
The Forum Podcast
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We stand at the intersection of faith, culture and Scripture.
We serve the church by inviting those who wrestle with the enduring and timeless questions of mercy, justice, faith, and formation to join us.
Calvin Theological Seminary has cultivated resources and instruction that meet the needs of the church. While focusing on the authority of Scripture, the centrality of Christ in the world’s story, and the world’s desperate need for God’s grace, we serve the church by inviting those who wrestle with the enduring and timeless questions of mercy, justice, faith, and formation to join us as they pursue their call.
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Explores themes of faith, justice, mercy, and church leadership, with specific episodes delving into Latino theological education through conversations with prominent theologians like Justo Gonzalez, the historical interactions between Puritans and Native Americans in discussions with Matthew Tuininga, and insights into church leadership and pastoral challenges in episodes with Jul Medenblik and Susan LaClear.
We stand at the intersection of faith, culture and Scripture.
We serve the church by inviting those who wrestle with the enduring and timeless questions of mercy, justice, faith, and formation to join us.
Calvin Theological Seminary has cultivated resources and instruction that meet the needs of the church. While focusing on the authority of Scripture, the centrality of Christ in the world’s story, and the world’s desperate need for God’s grace, we serve the church by inviting those who wrestle with the enduring and timeless questions of mercy, justice, faith, and formation to join us as they pursue their call.
In this insightful episode of the Forum Podcast from Calvin Theological Seminary, current ThM student Leah Jolly talks with Dr. Madison Pierce, Associate Professor of New Testament at Western Theological Seminary, whose scholarship centers on Hebrews, the Catholic Epistles, and Scripture’s use of Scripture. Dr. Pierce shares how her early love for teaching and Scripture led her from small group Bible studies to advanced research on divine speech and the Trinity in Hebrews.
Along with Leah and Dr. Pierce, you’ll explore how careful reading of Scripture—especially the “muted voices” of the New Testament—can deepen your faith and address common assumptions about law, grace, and the nature of God’s ongoing revelation.
Join them for a conversation that blends personal story, theological insight, and a passion for helping the church read the Bible more faithfully.
In this episode:
- How Dr. Pierce’s vocation as a teacher began in her teens
- What drew her to the Book of Hebrews—and why we shouldn’t be afraid of it
- The beauty of Scripture as a conversation among the Father, Son, and Spirit
- Why lifelong learning matters for pastors and teachers
- Insights from her books Muted Voices of the New Testament and Reading the Later New Testament as Christian Scripture
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