Joshua Farris – It’s a Theological World After All

What’s the importance of theology?

Brent is joined by Joshua Farris to discuss his recent ‘Christianity Today’ article ‘It’s a Theological World After All’.

Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian in Missio Mosaic.  He’s the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership. 

• (1:00) The crisis in theological education;
• (2:50) Why do people think that theology is irrelevant?
• (5:15) Pastors and theology;
• (6:45) How biblical illiteracy is affecting churches;
• (9:20) Theology’s decline;
• (12:25) Do philosophical questions need theological answers?
• (18:00) Science engaged theology;
• (21:30) Joshua’s theological journey;
• (23:30) Theology done right!

Links mentioned in this episode:

www.christianitytoday.com/2024/08/seminary-christian-college-pastors-need-academic-theology/

www.joshuarfarris.com/cv

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