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Join renowned chemist and Christian believer Dr. James Tour as he takes you on a journey through the depths of scripture. In these bible studies Dr. Tour will share his personal experiences and reflections on the Christian faith, exploring its profound truths and how they have shaped his life and work. Whether you are a Christian seeking to grow in your faith, or simply curious about the Christian message, this podcast is for you. Join Dr. Tour on this journey of exploration and discovery, a ...
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"The Stone Chapel Podcast" is a weekly podcast of the friends and staff of The Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center in Houston, Texas. It is hosted by David Capes, Director of Academic Programming of the Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center. David is an engaging host, a respected New Testament scholar, and the author of Rediscovering Paul and Matthew through Old Testament Eyes. "The Stone Chapel Podcast" features theologians, scholars, and thought leaders from around the ...
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Meg & Sarai are former church kids who came of age in 80s and 90s American Evangelicalism - We are Holy Ghosting In each episode, we tackle healing from our youthful experiences and the harm we endured and perpetrated as American Evangelicals, and we laugh, we're sarcastic ladies. We're working to reconstruct a community that gives a shit about our neighbors. Join us as we work to tear down the American foundation of patriarchy and white supremacy and rebuild a better world with equity and e ...
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If there’s on topic that has captured our collective imagination, it’s the question of what (if anything) happens to us after we die? A quick web search reveals books, television shows, and movies that have all speculated various scenarios, most of which have very little relationship to what the Bible actually teaches. Even among followers of Jesus, there are different ways of thinking about and articulating what happens in the afterlife. Over these four sessions, Pastor Tom Holladay and Kay ...
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An ongoing series of lectures and teachings by Van of Urantia and Niánn Emerson Chase on spiritual leadership, personal change, and the principals of Divine Administration. Vanetics is an Ascension Science term denoting the spiritual teachings throughout history and up to the present day founded in the cosmic absolute of “One God, One Planetary Family”, and is part of the curriculum of the University of Ascension Science and Physics of Rebellion.
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The Isaiah series will resume next week. Dr. Corey Miller warns that America is undergoing a soft cultural revolution driven by Marxist-inspired ideologies that have captured the universities, eroding Christian faith and Western values, and issues an urgent call for Christians to reclaim higher education through apologetics, parental discipleship a…
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When is the last time you heard a strong, inspiring sermon on the ascension of Christ? Ross Hastings has noticed how churches, Protestant churches in particular, neglect the doctrine of the ascension in their preaching and teaching. Why is that? It is central to the New Testament story and the continuing story of the gospel. Dr. Hastings joins Davi…
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A Cambridge Q&A where James Tour, Andrew Fellows, and Stephen Meyer explain why Christianity best accounts for reality—through personal experience, philosophy, and science. The panel fields audience questions on meaning, doubt, divine hiddenness, the reliability of mind, and the resurrection. This event was organized and hosted by Life in the Round…
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TSCP 269 Hall of Reason: Science Meets Faith with Janet Siefert Janet Siefert joins David Capes on this episode to discuss where science meets faith. Janet hosts 6-8 events called "Hall of Reason" annually at the Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center. As a scientist and a Christian, she has a level of knowledge and curiosity to help others…
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In Isaiah 41, God puts idols on trial, showing their inability to predict or explain history while affirming His sovereignty through fulfilled prophecy—particularly the naming of Cyrus centuries before his birth. Dr. Tour emphasizes Israel’s restoration as a fulfillment of God’s unbreakable covenant with Abraham, contrasting divine faithfulness wit…
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TSCP 268 Another Awakening in Germany? with Benjamin Marx and Jurgen Schulz In 1958 a quiet awakening came to an area of southern Germany, led by a German Lutheran Pastor. That awakening spread to southern Germany and into parts of France. As it came, a movement was founded which fostered a Protestant religious order of men and women, who took vows…
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In his sermon from Isaiah 40, Dr. Tour explores God’s unfailing strength and sovereignty, contrasting His eternal power with human frailty and idolatry. He reminds believers that waiting upon the Lord renews spiritual strength, enabling them to rise above weariness through faith and meditation on God’s Word. Watch the whole series and more on our Y…
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TSCP 267 A Call for Papers with David Capes Today's podcast is a bit different. David Capes, our host, extends a call for papers for the Evangelical Foundation for Biblical Research (https://efbr.net/). The foundation covers all expenses for the scholars and their spouses to Myrtle Beach, SC, for the conferences held May 28-30, 2026. In addition, w…
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Dr. Andrew Perrin is back to discuss his book, Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds: Rediscovering the Dea Sea Scrolls (Lexham Academic). It is a great book for beginners, students and scholars alike. Perrin helps to link the scrolls to the Jewish culture of the day and then to the culture that gave rise to Christianity. The book is a treasure trove of …
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In this sermon on Isaiah 40, Dr. James Tour highlights God’s shift from judgment to comfort for Israel after Babylonian exile. He explains the prophetic transition to messages of restoration, the symbolism of “double” punishment and blessing for God’s chosen people, and how John the Baptist fulfilled the prophecy of a voice preparing the way for th…
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Through Isaiah chapter 40, Dr. James Tour emphasizes the biblical pattern of repentance, forgiveness, and restoration—both for individuals and nations. Through passages from Isaiah, Psalms, and Acts, he teaches that returning to God brings spiritual renewal and that God’s word and promises are absolute and eternal. Watch the whole series and more o…
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Dr. Malcolm Yarnell was in Houston recently to teach a course for the Lanier Certificate in Theology and Ministry. He taught from a series of books he is writing, Theology for Every Person. He joined David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to discuss his book and his lectures. Here are the links to his prior episode on God: Theology for Every Perso…
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Covering Isaiah 39–40, Dr. James Tour shows the transition from God’s warnings of judgment to His promises of comfort after Israel’s captivity. Dr. Tour connects historical context, prophecy fulfillment, and the importance of boldness in faith, urging believers to move from complacency to courageous witness. Watch the whole series and more on our Y…
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Is the idea of the resurrection found in the Old Testament? Some say, no. Some say, yes. Is it found in the New Testament? Absolutely, it's central to the message! But do those mysterious, wonderful desert scrolls have anything to say on the subject? Dr. Andrew Perrin, a Dead Sea Scrolls scholar, joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to s…
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In this sermon, Dr. James Tour warns of the subtle danger of pride—especially when we boast from things God has done—and uses Hezekiah’s story in Isaiah chapter 39 and 2 Chronicles to show how God tests hearts and calls for humility. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support…
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Dr. Oliver Hersey joins David Capes for this episode of "The Stone Chapel Podcast." He became president of Jerusalem University College, and now they are going through a war that began in October 2023. The college is located on Mount Zion right outside the Jerusalem city gates. Their mission is to help students see the Bible come alive as they stud…
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Join Sarai and Meg as they discuss the lasting impact of purity culture on our bodies, sexuality, and sense of self. From shame-filled messages like “sex is bad, and your body is bad” to the process of reclaiming pleasure, power, and agency, we explore what it means to move from restriction into liberation. We can reclaim the things that were taken…
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Hezekiah’s story reveals both God’s mercy in extending his life and the danger of pride when gratitude is forgotten. This Bible study explores his psalm of thanksgiving, Sheol’s meaning, and the prophetic warning of Babylon’s coming judgment. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like t…
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One theme in the New Testament that has not been studied: mothers and motherhood. That is until now. Dr. Jennifer Houston McNeel, a New Testament professor at the St. Mary's Ecumenical Institute in Baltimore, MD, has now written that book—"Under Her Wings: Mother and Motherhood in the New Testament." She joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podca…
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Hezekiah’s near-death, prayer, and miraculous recovery (including the sun’s shadow reversing and healing with a cake of figs) prompt his thankful psalm that praises God’s forgiveness and says spiritual deliverance is deeper than relief from physical pain. Dr. Tour applies Isaiah 38 to personal testimony, urging daily engagement with Scripture and r…
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Brant Pitre joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to talk about his new book, "Jesus and Divine Christology" (Eerdmans). Brant is Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute in St. Louis, Missouri. He is also author of "Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper," along with other bo…
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God can overturn even a death decree—in the story of Hezekiah (Isaiah 38), his heartfelt and earnest prayer led to God granting him an additional fifteen years of life and delivering Jerusalem from Assyria. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more conten…
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Indigenous leader, Terry Wildman, is back on "The Stone Chapel Podcast." This time he and David Capes discuss the newest release of the "First Nations Version, Psalms and Proverbs." On this episode, Darlene Wildman, Terry's wife, plays a native flute. Her music brings out the beauty and dignity to reading Holy Scripture. The First Nations Version (…
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In chapter 37 of Isaiah, Hezekiah presents his plea to God, receives a prophetic answer through Isaiah about Assyria’s defeat, and learns a lesson on pride versus reliance on God. Dr. James Tour emphasizes praying before reading Scripture, asking God to speak specifically into our lives. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http:…
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In this episode, Meg sits down with Dr. Mara Einstein, professor of media studies and author of the new book Hoodwinked, to dissect the billion-dollar “He Gets Us” campaign and the larger machine of white Christian nationalism behind it. We explore how evangelical marketing strategies are crafted to target vulnerable populations, why American excep…
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You would figure that someone who was Provost at the University of Notre Dame and President of Wake Forest University would know how to recruit the best leaders for the schools. And you'd be correct. Dr. Nathan Hatch held both of those jobs for 25 years, and he learned how to recruit the best team around him. You can learn that too, but you have to…
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In Isaiah 37, King Hezekiah humbles himself before God—spreading the Assyrian king’s threatening letter in the temple, praying earnestly, and affirming God’s sovereignty—leading the Lord to promise deliverance “because you have prayed.” Dr. Tour emphasizes that sincere prayer, grounded in acknowledgment of God’s power, activates divine response. Wa…
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In this episode, we sit down with Liz Boltz-Ranfeld to talk about what happens when we take back the pen. For so many of us, writing was once locked inside the rigid frame of quiet times and journaling for the Lord. But Liz invites us to re-envision spiritual writing as something wildly more powerful: a practice of healing, resistance, and reclaimi…
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Gary Burge had a difficult job. This NT professor wrote the volume on Galatians and Ephesians for the "Through Old Testament Eyes" series with Kregel Academic. It was published earlier this year. He stops by to talk with David Capes about his project and that he discovered along the way, how different the two books are. So he wonders: did Paul's th…
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Teaching from Isaiah chapters 36 and 37, Dr. James Tour urges us to obey the Lord boldly and refuse fear—Hezekiah responds to Assyria’s threats with humility and prayer, trusting God’s deliverance rather than human strength. WordPress: https://jesusandscience.org/wp-admin/ Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@…
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Symbols are all around us. They are so common we aren't even aware they are symbols, but we know what each one means. But what happens after 1,500 years when languages and cultures have come and gone? Well, someone has to rediscover those symbols and their significance. That is exactly what Dr. Danny Hays and his colleagues have done. They have fou…
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Dr. James Tour warns against believing the enemy’s lies that God won’t deliver us—using the siege of Jerusalem in Isaiah 36 as a backdrop to illustrate that trusting in God, repenting, and relinquishing false sources of confidence is always possible and vital. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@drjamestour I…
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Internet debates sometimes make it into published, academic or popular books. On this episode, I talk with Jason Maston about a book he and Michael Bird edited: "Five Views on the Gospel" (Zondervan Academic, 2025). Every Christian who listens to this episode will find themselves represented in the discussion. And if you listen carefully, you may l…
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This week, Meg and Sarai sit down with Cult Slayer, Mica Ringo, whose Recovering Alumni blog played a key role in exposing the abuses of Teen Mania Ministries and giving survivors a voice as shown in the Prime Docuseries, Shiny, Happy People Season 2. Mica didn’t just tell stories—zir work helped bring lasting attention and pressure that contribute…
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Dr. James Tour walks through Isaiah 36 and the history of King Hezekiah’s rebellion against Assyria to show that even faithful people can fall into disobedience, which brings costly consequences—but God still welcomes them back like the father in the prodigal son parable. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@d…
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Marcus Lawhon leads Hamoreh Ministries. It is dedicated to training pastors and church leaders in remote places in east Africa. While seminaries in the west are searching for students, the growing churches of Africa are searching for theological education for their pastors. Hamoreh is Hebrew for "The Teacher," a word that aptly describes the exciti…
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