Human Flourishing: The Works of Jonathan T. Pennington

Devotional: Sermon on the Mount Devotional Part 5: Sojourn East

A devotional on the Sermon on the Mount, given at Sojourn East in March and April 2020.

Lecture: Educating Your Emotions Part 2: The Village Church Denton

A lecture on emotions given via Zoom for The Village Church Denton.

Lecture: Educating Your Emotions Part 1: The Village Church Denton

A lecture on emotions given via Zoom for The Village Church Denton.

Devotional: Sermon on the Mount Devotional Part 4: Sojourn East

A devotional on the Sermon on the Mount, given at Sojourn East in March and April 2020.

Devotional: Sermon on the Mount Devotional Part 3: Sojourn East

A devotional on the Sermon on the Mount, given at Sojourn East in March and April 2020.

Devotional: Sermon on the Mount Devotional Part 2: Sojourn East

A devotional on the Sermon on the Mount, given at Sojourn East in March and April 2020.

Devotional: Sermon on the Mount Devotional Part 1: Sojourn East

A devotional on the Sermon on the Mount, given at Sojourn East in March and April 2020.

Cars, Coffee, Theology (2:9) Nick Perrin

Chapter Two, Verse Nine (2:9)

It was such a great joy to have my friend, Dr. Nick Perrin, NT scholar and President of Trinity International University, on the show. We talked about his fine book, Jesus the Priest. Thanks to Trinity and TEDS (teds.edu), my alma mater, for sponsoring this episode. Thanks for tuning in!

 

RESOURCES:

Here is a selection of Nick’s books:

+ Jesus the Priest – https://amzn.to/2TojFMV

+ Jesus the Temple -- https://amzn.to/2PNxfHL

+ The Kingdom of God: A Biblical Theology – https://amzn.to/3aucYyM

SOME other books we mentioned:

+ Patrick Schreiner, The Body of Jesus: A Spatial Analysis of the Kingdom in Matthew – https://amzn.to/331cDRL

+ Richard Longenecker, ed., Into God’s Presence: Prayer in the New Testament – https://amzn.to/2vHpqfA 

 

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Pennington and Mandy Pennington Video and Audio Engineering and Music: Mandy Pennington

Sermon: The Revelation of Compassion (Matthew 14:13-36): Sojourn East

A sermon on Matthew 14:13-36 preached in March 2020 at Sojourn East.

Sermon: The Prophet at the Party (Matthew 14:1-12): Sojourn East

A sermon on Matthew 14:1-12 preached in February 2020 at Sojourn East.

Cars, Coffee Theology (2:8) Hershael York

Chapter Two, Verse Eight (2:8)

Hershael York is a beautiful soul who has served faithfully as a pastor, professor, husband, father, and mentor for many years. In this episode we have a wide-ranging conversation about theological education, rhetoric in the New Testament, and personal life. Thanks for tuning in!

 

RESOURCES:

Here is a selection of Hershael’s books:

+ Hershael York, Preaching with Bold Assurance – https://amzn.to/2HHXhrq

+ Hershael York, Speaking with Bold Assurance – https://amzn.to/32clIq9

AND sermons of his from his church: https://www.buckrun.org/sermons/

ALSO check out Hershael’s great podcast, Pastor Well -- https://equip.sbts.edu/collections/pa...

SOME other books we mentioned:

+ George Kennedy, New Testament Interpretation through Rhetorical Criticism – https://amzn.to/2ukXnlK

+ Erasmus’s Paraphrases (examples) -- https://amzn.to/2SGXnpk (Matthew); https://amzn.to/2vOHnc4 (Mark)

 

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Pennington and Mandy Pennington Video and Audio Engineering and Music: Mandy Pennington

Sermon: Hidden and Unstoppable (Matthew 13:24-43): Sojourn East

A sermon on Matthew 13:24-43 preached in February 2020 at Sojourn East.

Cars, Coffee, Theology (2:7) Dru Johnson

Chapter Two, Verse Seven (2:7)

Dru Johnson is not only a stimulating scholar and passionate teacher; he is also one of my favorite friends to hang around with. In this lively episode, we talk about his book Human Rites. Shout out to The Center for Hebraic Thought (www.hebraicthought.org) for sponsoring this episode. Thanks for tuning in!

RESOURCES:

Here is a selection of Dru’s books:

+ Dru Johnson, Human Rites – https://amzn.to/3aTFFpV

+ Dru Johnson, Knowledge by Ritual – https://amzn.to/2U5ZzIg

+ Dru Johnson, Scripture’s Knowing – https://amzn.to/2vyxjUr

+ Dru Johnson, Biblical Knowing – https://amzn.to/2Ud8rvs

Some other reading we mention:

+ JKA Smith, Desiring the Kingdom (https://amzn.to/3aUN2x2) and Imagining the Kingdom (https://amzn.to/36DGv6O) and You Are What You Love (https://amzn.to/37D3NuH)

+ Yoram Hazony, The Philosophy of Hebrew Scripture – https://amzn.to/38T2hoF

Also check out Dru’s previous “apocryphal” episode with our friend Erin Heim:    • Cars, Coffee, Theology (Apocrypha 1:1...   

 

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Pennington and Mandy Pennington Video and Audio Engineering and Music: Mandy Pennington

Cars, Coffee, Theology (2:6) Fred Sanders

Chapter Two, Verse Six (2:6) What a joy and privilege to have theologian Fred Sanders on the show to talk about how to read Scripture in light of the Trinity. Lots of rich hermeneutical discussion. Thanks for tuning in!

 

RESOURCES:

Fred has written and edited a lot of books. Here is a selection:

+ Fred Sanders, The Triune God – https://amzn.to/2sWMV3d

+ Fred Sanders, The Deep Things of God – https://amzn.to/35Ay6Aw

+ Fred Sanders, Wesley on the Christian Life: The Heart Renewed in Love – https://amzn.to/37TIhSb

+ Dr. Doctrine (Fred Sanders) – Dr. Doctrine’s Christian Comix on the Trinity (Vol. 1:3) – https://amzn.to/2NfSwIK For more on prosopological reading:

+ Matthew Bates, The Hermeneutics of the Apostolic Proclamation – https://amzn.to/2sWNVV1

+ Matthew Bates, The Birth of the Trinity – https://amzn.to/36JBNVJ

We also mentioned:

+ Joshua Leim, Matthew’s Theological Grammar: The Father and the Son – https://amzn.to/2R7Wx2P

 

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Pennington and Mandy Pennington Video and Audio Engineering and Music: Mandy Pennington

Cars, Coffee, Theology (2:5) Chris Keith

Chapter Two, Verse Five (2:5)

In this double-length episode Chris Keith and I enjoyed a wide-ranging conversation about the Gospels, Historical Jesus Studies, social memory theory, and who would win a fight at SBL. Thanks for tuning in! 

RESOURCES:

Chris has written and edited a lot of books. Here is a selection:

+ Chris Keith, Jesus’ Literacy (T&T Clark) – https://amzn.to/2sG69tE

+ Chris Keith, Jesus Against the Scribal Elite (Baker) – https://amzn.to/2QGqG9f

+ Chris Keith & Anthony Le Donne, eds., Jesus, Criteria, and the Demise of Authenticity (T&T Clark) – https://amzn.to/35laTC6

+ Chris Keith & Larry Hurtado, eds., Jesus Among Friends and Enemies (Baker) – https://amzn.to/2FdwEtd

 

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Pennington and Mandy Pennington Video and Audio Engineering and Music: Mandy Pennington

Cars, Coffee, Theology (2:4) Matt McCullough

Chapter Two, Verse Four (2:4)

What a delight to drive around Nashville with Dr. Matt McCullough, pastor of Trinity Church. We talked about his dissertation on civil religion as well as his book, Remember Death. Thanks for tuning in!

 

RESOURCES:

+ Matt McCullough, Remember Death: The Surprising Path to Living Hope (Crossway) – https://amzn.to/2Pj8G5n 

 

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Pennington and Mandy Pennington Video and Audio Engineering and Music: Mandy Pennington

Lecture: The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: Christ Church Westchester

A lecture titled "The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing" given at Christ Church Westchester in December 2019.

Cars, Coffee, Theology (2:3) Mike Allen

Chapter Two, Verse Three (2:3)

It was a great pleasure and honor to have this meaty mobile discussion with my good friend Mike Allen, theologian extraordinaire and dean at RTS-Orlando. Thanks for tuning in!

RESOURCES:

+ Some of Mike’s Many Books:

• Grounded in Heaven: Recentering Christian Hope and Life on God -- https://amzn.to/2DhTD54

• Sanctification -- https://amzn.to/33morMH

• Reformed Catholicity: The Promise of Retrieval for Theology and Biblical Interpretation (with Scott Swain) -- https://amzn.to/2pXazek

+ Richard Middleton’s book that is being addressed in Grounded in Heaven -- https://amzn.to/35MgsKL

 

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Pennington and Mandy Pennington Video and Audio Engineering and Music: Mandy Pennington

Sermon: Savior, Sinner, Satanic (Matthew 12:22-37): Sojourn East

A sermon on Matthew 12:22-37 preached in November 2019 at Sojourn East.

Cars, Coffee, Theology (2:2) Nijay Gupta

Chapter Two, Verse Two (2:2)

For this clutch episode I borrowed my friend Trey Moss’s 2005 fastback Mustang for an enjoyable conversation with super-productive New Testament scholar, Nijay Gupta. Thanks for tuning in!

 RESOURCES:

+ Nijay’s Long-Running Blog -- https://cruxsolablog.com

+ Some of Nijay’s Many Publications:

• The State of New Testament Studies -- https://amzn.to/33DIDe3

• 1&2 Thessalonians (Critical Introduction) -- https://amzn.to/2O5z6G7

• Prepare, Succeed, Advance (2nd ed.) -- https://amzn.to/2p7Fjc0

• The Lord’s Prayer (S&H Commentary) -- https://amzn.to/36O4hOC

• 1&2 Thessalonians (New Covenant Commentary) -- https://amzn.to/2rzV6RU

• Paul and the Language of Faith -- https://amzn.to/36RwQuN

 

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Pennington and Mandy Pennington Audio Engineering and Music: Mandy Pennington

Sermon: Letter of Recommendation (Matthew 12:15-21): Sojourn East

A sermon on Matthew 12:15-21 preached in November 2019 at Sojourn East.

Sermon: Stretch Out Your Hand (Matthew 12:1-14): Sojourn East

A sermon on Matthew 12:1-14 preached in November 2020 at Sojourn East.

Lecture: Otto Dix and the Gospel of Matthew: Sojourn Midtown

A lecture on Otto Dix and the Gospel of Matthew, given at Sojourn Midtown in November 2019. 

Cars, Coffee, Theology (2:1) JT English & Jen Wilkin

Chapter Two, Verse One (2:1)

For this special Texas Edition of CCT I went down to Dallas to drive around with my dear friends, JT English and Jen Wilkin. We talked about theological education in the church and Jen’s book on studying the Bible. Thanks for tuning in!

+ Books by Jen:

• Women of the Word – https://amzn.to/34bein4

• In His Image -- https://amzn.to/2MRxFvo

• None Like Him -- https://amzn.to/32ViBTf

+ Knowing Faith Podcast with JT, Jen, and Kyle Worley -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

 

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Pennington and Mandy Pennington Audio Engineering and Music: Mandy Pennington

Sermon: Desperate-Compassionate-Capable (Matthew 9:18-34): Sojourn East

A sermon on Matthew 9:18-34 preached in September 2019 at Sojourn East.

Sermon: The Lions' King (Daniel 6:16-23): Sojourn East

A sermon on Daniel 6:16-23 preached in August 2019 at Sojourn East.

Sermon: The Handwriting on the Wall (Daniel 5:5-7): Sojourn East

A sermon on Daniel 5:5-7 preached in July 2019 at Sojourn East.

Cars, Coffee, Theology (1:12) Steve Guthrie

Chapter One, Verse Twelve (1:12)

My guest today is my old friend from St. Andrews days, Dr. Steve Guthrie, who teaches theology at Bellmont University in Nashville and is also a wonderful musician. On this episode, while trying to avoid various police activity, we talk about creativity, the arts, and Holy Spirit. Thanks for tuning in!

 

Books and authors we mentioned in the episode:

• Steve Guthrie, The Creator Spirit and the Art of Becoming Human – https://amzn.to/2Izfh75

• Jeremy Begbie, A Peculiar Orthodoxy: Reflections on Theology and the Arts – https://amzn.to/2WtZoJb

• Jeremy Begbie and Steve Guthrie, Resonant Witness: Conversations between Music and Theology – https://amzn.to/2MArlKF

• Athanasius, Letters to Serapion on the Holy Spirit – https://amzn.to/2IteO6H

• Miroslav Volf, Free of Charge – https://amzn.to/2WqM4QL - - - - - - - - - - - - -

 

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Pennington and Scott Slucher Audio Engineering and Music: Mandy Pennington

Sermon: True Disciples (Matthew 7:13-23): Sojourn East

A sermon on Matthew 7:13-23 preached in May 2019 at Sojourn East.

Sermon: The Staff and the Magnifying Glass (Matthew 7:1-6): Sojourn East

A sermon on Matthew 7:1-6 preached in May 2019 at Sojourn East.