Best Midwestern Seminary Podcasts (2026)

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Jonathan Edwards’s Challenging Resolutions

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On this special New Year’s episode, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the teenage Jonathan Edwards’s challenging resolutions. Why does he repeat himself so much? Was young Jonathan suffering from scrupulosity? What can we learn about the gospel and our own resolutions from his commitment to focus on Christ’s glory? Watch the video here: https://…

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Pursuing a Life of Significance: An Advent Sermon on Luke 1:57–80 52:44

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Pursuing a Life of Significance: An Advent Sermon on Luke 1:57–80 by Jason S. DeRouchieBy Jason S. DeRouchie

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The Miracle-Son and the God Who Can: An Advent Sermon on Luke 1:26–38 49:26

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The Miracle-Son and the God Who Can: An Advent Sermon on Luke 1:26–38 by Jason S. DeRouchieBy Jason S. DeRouchie

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Confront Idolatry, Part 1: Applying Word 1 in Deuteronomy 5:6–10 54:04

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Confront Idolatry, Part 1: Applying Word 1 in Deuteronomy 5:6–10 by Jason S. DeRouchieBy Jason S. DeRouchie

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Preaching in the African-American Tradition

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*This episode was originally published on 8/25/2025. In this week’s episode, Dr. Robert Smith Jr. and H.B. Charles Jr. join me as we discuss “Preaching in the African-American Tradition.” Robert The post Preaching in the African-American Tradition appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Dr. Jason K. Allen

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The Annual Christmas Episode

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Recurring special guest Ronnie Martin is back for his annual visit to the FTC Podcast Christmas episode! In this year’s installment, the friends discuss the ironies and paradoxes in the Christmas story and the Christian’s experience of it. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/P_h1N_4MCS8By Jared C. Wilson

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The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones

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*This episode was originally published on 9/22/2025. In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Don Whitney to discuss “The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones.” Dr. Whitney is The post The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Dr. Jason K. Allen

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FTC Film Club

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The guys introduce a new feature for the podcast today — FTC Film Club! In each installment, Jared and Ronni will discuss a movie with significant spiritual themes and artistic quality. In this first entry in the Film Club conversation, they talk about Terrence Malick’s A Hidden Life. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Noe9WQYquho…

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New Creation Millennialism

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*This episode was originally published on 9/9/2025. In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Tom Schreiner discussing “New Creation Millennialism.” Dr. Schreiner is an Associate Dean The post New Creation Millennialism appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Dr. Jason K. Allen

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Deacons

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By popular demand, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the church office of deacon. What is it? Who should be one? And how should they operate in a local church? Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/IYtrbOg38B8By Jared C. Wilson

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Old Testament Promises & the Christian - Dr. Jason DeRouchie 55:48

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Old Testament Promises & the Christian - Dr. Jason DeRouchie by Jason S. DeRouchieBy Jason S. DeRouchie

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Special Q&A with Kevin Ezell

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In this week’s episode, Kevin Ezell joins me for a special Q&A. Dr. Kevin Ezell serves as the President of the North American Mission Board, providing strategic vision, direction, and The post Special Q&A with Kevin Ezell appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Proverbs

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It’s another installment in our occasional Bible book feature. This time around, Jared Wilson visits again with the Dean of Spurgeon College Dr. Sam Bierig about the book of Proverbs. Why is it deceptively complex? How do we end up reading the book wrongly? How should we read it, and how should pastors preach it? And where do we see Jesus in it? Wa…

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God’s Love and the Local Church

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*This episode was originally published on 4/8/2019. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Jonathan Leeman joins me in a discussion on God’s love and the local church. Jonathan is the The post God’s Love and the Local Church appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Dr. Jason K. Allen

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Thanksgiving

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Jared welcomes his wife Becky to the podcast for this special Thanksgiving week episode. They talk about family traditions, tips and reminders for being a gracious host, and how to remain thankful even in the midst of anxious or uncomfortable Thanksgivings. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Pq6X9J_DKWQ…

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The Pastor and Self-Discipline

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*This episode was originally published on 3/25/2019.This week on Preaching and Preachers, Drew Dyck joins me in a discussion on the pastor and self-discipline. Drew is an acquisitions editor at The post The Pastor and Self-Discipline appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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The Reigning Works of King Jesus | Erik Odegard 43:57

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By Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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What is Biblical Theology?

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What makes a theology biblical theology? Shouldn’t all theology be a biblical theology? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson welcomes guest Sam Bierig, Dean of Spurgeon College, to talk about the special category of biblical theology, how the average Christian can engage in it, and resources available to help us engage in it well. Watch…

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Proper Motives for Ministry | Logan Cauthen 39:47

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By Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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The Justice and the Goodness of God

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In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Tom Schreiner to discuss “The Justice and Goodness of God.” Dr. Schreiner is an Associate Dean for the School of Theology The post The Justice and the Goodness of God appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Dr. Jason K. Allen

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Understanding Jesus' Mission | Steve Doss 29:22

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From the Archives | What Does it Mean to be Gospel-Centered?

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Originally aired on July 21, 2021 On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz break down the implications of gospel-centrality beyond the buzzword.By Jared C. Wilson

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Revival Rooted in Repentance | Jeremy Muniz 38:13

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Why We Are Southern Baptist

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In this week’s episode, Dr. Jamie Dew joins me and some Midwestern Seminary faculty to discuss “Why We Are Southern Baptist.” Dr. James “Jamie” K. Dew was elected New Orleans The post Why We Are Southern Baptist appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Dr. Jason K. Allen

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The Unfathomable Wealth of Christ | Jason Allen 41:33

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By Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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The Foolishness of Preaching | Robert Smith 34:41

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From the Archives | Gossip in the Church

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Originally aired on February 3, 2021 The tongue is indeed a fire. In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the danger of church gossip.By Jared C. Wilson

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The Burden and Joys of Preaching | Robert Smith 35:56

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By Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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The Pastor and Exercise

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In this episode, Dr. David Mathis joins me to discuss “The Pastor and Exercise.” David Mathis is executive editor for Desiring God and pastor at Cities Church. He is a husband, The post The Pastor and Exercise appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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The Righteous Will Live by Faith | Michael Staton 38:18

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By Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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FTC Mailbag

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Our first mailbag installment with returning co-host Ronni Kurtz! On this installment of the FTC Mailbag, the guys discuss responsible introversion, membership covenants, preaching the gospel from the Sermon on the Mount, and fiction recommendations for ministry leaders. As always, if you have a question or topic you’d like to hear on a future inst…

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Love is Your Law | Camden Pulliam 47:34

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By Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary