Deep Roots
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Thu, March 20, 2025
What does God think about technology?
Technology is changing at lightning speed—but how do we keep up without losing our sanity? In this episode of Deep Roots , Jonny Reid and Robin Barfield dive into the moral panics of the past (yes, people once feared cheap paperbacks!), the accelerating pace of digital change, and how it impacts everything from anxiety to Christian ministry. They also explore how online theological education is shaping a new generation of learners. Whether you're a pastor, a student, or just someone trying to navigate the digital age wisely, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss! Everyday Dadding - Are smartphones rewiring my kids brain? - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UNqVNhYs18TPgzeiw0Dlx?si=157456c8a292410f
Wed, October 09, 2024
Lessons From Lausanne
Fresh off of the plane from Seoul, South Korea, Chris Howles the Director of Cross-Cultural Training here at Oak Hill College shares his experience from The Fourth Lausanne Congress. 5000 believers gathered from every country in the world to Seoul to connect, share and converse with one another and Chris shares how this congress has shaped his thoughts around cross-cultural mission. Tune in to hear his conversation with Eric Ortlund. Find out more about Oak Hill College Read Chris' blog on Lausanne Find out more about Langham Publishing Listen to "Meet An African Pastor"
Thu, July 11, 2024
Union with Christ
Oak Hill Visiting Lecturer Natalie Brand in conversation about a beautiful doctrine that's at the center of the gospel and church life together. Deep Roots is a podcast produced by Oak Hill College. Join us for monthly conversations about theology and ministry. To find out more about Oak Hill College visit: www.oakhill.ac.uk
Fri, May 31, 2024
The Truth Will Set You Free
Kristi Mair talks with Eric Ortlund and Andrew Nicholls about how we actually come to know what is true, and how that underlies much of the Christian life. The conversation explores, among other things, how facts on their own are not enough, and why knowing the person telling you counts for so much. These are compelling issues for people entrusted with a liberating truth!
Tue, April 30, 2024
Applying the Word of God
Eric Ortlund and Andrew Nicholls talk with Tim Ward about sermon application and why it's crucial to think through what preaching actually is.
Sat, April 13, 2024
Life Among Kurdish People
David Baldwin and Tim Ward are joined by Jeremy, a graduate of Oak Hill who worked for a number of years as a language consultant living among Kurdish people. There are 300,000 Kurdish people in the UK, and plenty of fascinating and useful insights come out from Jeremy's long experience and deep reflection.
Fri, March 01, 2024
Meet the New Principal
Kristi Mair and Andrew Nicholls chat to Oak Hill's new Principal Revd Dr James Robson about how God has shaped his life and his longing for the best kind of theological education.
Sat, February 03, 2024
Exploring 1 Peter
Sofi Abebe digs deep into 1 Peter, drawing on her research, in conversation with Matt Bingham and Tim Ward.
Sat, December 30, 2023
Praying with the Puritans
Kristi Mair and Tim Ward hear from Matt Bingham about his upcoming book on the spiritual lives of great saints from the past.
Fri, November 10, 2023
Loving our Muslim Neighbours
Our Muslim neighbours are people made in God's image, worthy of our respect, who need to hear about Jesus. Rob Scott has lived and ministered among Muslim people in London for many years. He speaks about his own experiences with Muslim friends, getting to know them, learning about their lives and faith and fears, and reading the Bible with them. He opens up about how Muslim people in Britain have insights into Western culture that Western Christians can sometimes be blind to. And he helps us grasp what it might actually feel like for a Muslim person to step inside a church, or even a Christian's home. Deep Roots is a podcast produced by Oak Hill College. Join us for monthly conversations about theology and ministry. To find out more about Oak Hill College visit: www.oakhill.ac.uk
Mon, October 09, 2023
Adult Sunday School
Why do so few churches do it? Are there good reasons to consider it seriously? Our guests Adrian and Jon think there are. Today's two guests are Adrian Reynolds, Head of National Ministries at the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches, and Jon Tuckwell, Vicar of Christ Church Cockfosters, just down the road from Oak Hill. Deep Roots is a podcast produced by Oak Hill College. Join us for monthly conversations about theology and ministry. To find out more about Oak Hill College visit: www.oakhill.ac.uk
Fri, September 22, 2023
Wisdom Literature
Deep Roots is a podcast produced by Oak Hill College. Join us for monthly conversations about theology and ministry. To find out more about Oak Hill College visit: www.oakhill.ac.uk
Fri, August 18, 2023
The Gospel of John
David, Sydney and Tim focus on the role of characters in John's Gospel. Why are they there? How should we relate to them?
Thu, April 20, 2023
Endurance and Joy: Reflections on 48 years of Ministry with Ray Ortlund
We are delighted to welcome Ray Ortlund to the studio, as he shares his experiences of 48 years in ministry. Deep Roots is a podcast produced by Oak Hill College. Join us for monthly conversations about theology and ministry. To find out more about Oak Hill College visit: www.oakhill.ac.uk
Wed, March 08, 2023
Learning the Limits of Life: Lessons from Ecclesiastes
Eric Ortlund and Graham Beynon discuss the book of Ecclesiastes, exploring topics like wisdom, joy and the limits of being human. Deep Roots is a podcast produced by Oak Hill College. Join us for monthly conversations about theology and ministry. To find out more about Oak Hill College visit: www.oakhill.ac.uk
Tue, February 07, 2023
Galatians and Paul’s Theology
David Shaw, Sydney Tooth and Tim Ward discuss the message of Galatians and explore its deep pastoral applications. They also get into the meaning of justification in the letter, and analyse a recent academic trend to look for 'the apocalyptic Paul'. Deep Roots is a podcast produced by Oak Hill College. Join us for monthly conversations about theology and ministry. To find out more about Oak Hill College visit: www.oakhill.ac.uk
Wed, January 18, 2023
Biblical Interpretation: Back to the Future
What is there for us to learn from old ways of biblical interpretation? This kind of 'retrieval' is a hot topic in some academic and church discussions right now, so we'll be doing some sifting. Deep Roots is a podcast produced by Oak Hill College. Join us for monthly conversations about theology and ministry. To find out more about Oak Hill College visit: www.oakhill.ac.uk
Mon, October 31, 2022
World Mission and the Local Church
This month we discuss world mission and how a local church keeps a missional focus. With David Baldwin, Oak Hill's Director of Global Mission, and Ray Porter, Visiting Lecturer. Deep Roots is a podcast produced by Oak Hill College. Join us for monthly conversations about theology and ministry. To find out more about Oak Hill College visit: www.oakhill.ac.uk Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 05:35 - Why we still need Western missionaries today 17:09 - What does good practice for local churches sending missionaries look like? 25:51 - What is the role of a mission society? 30:05 - The Oak Hill mission tree 34:07 - What cross-culturally opportunities are there whilst working abroad? 44:45 - The work of 2:19 46:32 - Top tips for being a mission minded church
Fri, September 30, 2022
What’s Thessalonians all about? With Dr Sydney Tooth
The Thessalonian letters sometimes don't get as much of a look-in as other New Testament letters, so here we dig into their message and significance for us. Deep Roots is a podcast produced by Oak Hill College. Join us for monthly conversations about theology and ministry. To find out more about Oak Hill College visit: www.oakhill.ac.uk 00:00 - Intro 02:07 - What is eschatology? 10:03 - What pastoral issues are addressed in 1 & 2 Thessalonians? 17:52 - When were 1 & 2 Thessalonians written any why does it matter? 28:51 - Why do 1 & 2 Thessalonians sound different? 34:30 - Interpreting some really difficult verses 43:39 - The message of 1 & 2 Thessalonians and us
Wed, August 03, 2022
Five Great Books for Christian Reading with Revd Chris Stead
Chris Stead, Lecturer in Systematic Theology and Church History, shares with us five of his favourite books, covering doctrine (obviously) and some fiction too. Deep Roots is a podcast produced by Oak Hill College. Join us for monthly conversations about theology and ministry. To find out more about Oak Hill College visit: www.oakhill.ac.uk Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 08:43 - 'The Good News We Almost Forgot' by Kevin DeYoung 15:59 - 'Does God suffer?' by Thomas Weinandy 29:19 - 'Gilead' by Marilynne Robinson 36:24 - 'Rejoicing in Lament' by J Todd Billings 42:34 - 'Confronted by Grace' by John Webster
Thu, June 30, 2022
Grace to Fail: The Value of Vulnerability, with Andrew Nicholls
Why is vulnerability and openness vital for a healthy church family? This month Andrew Nicholls explores how churches can encourage cultures of openness, sharing wisdom for church leaders. Deep Roots is a podcast produced by Oak Hill College. Join us for monthly conversations about theology and ministry. To find out more about Oak Hill College visit: www.oakhill.ac.uk
Tue, May 31, 2022
Exploring the book of Ruth, with Revd Johnny Juckes
In this podcast you'll find Johnny Juckes, Eric Ortlund and Tim Ward exploring the meanings and applications of the book of Ruth. We don't have all the definitive answers, but we trust you'll pick up some gems along the way and enjoy the journey as we try to discern some of what God is inviting us to see in the small but big book. Deep Roots is a podcast produced by Oak Hill College. Join us for monthly conversations about theology and ministry. To find out more about Oak Hill College visit: www.oakhill.ac.uk
Wed, May 04, 2022
Sharing Jesus in an Apathetic World, with Kristi Mair
Tim Ward and Matthew Bingham talk to Kristi Mair about how we share Jesus in an apathetic world. Deep Roots is a podcast produced by Oak Hill College.
Thu, March 31, 2022
Why Church History Matters, with Dr. Matthew Bingham
Eric Ortlund and Tim Ward discuss with Matthew Bingham the importance of church history for Christian life and ministry today. Deep Roots is a podcast produced by Oak Hill College.
Thu, February 24, 2022
How the book of Job brings comfort in our suffering
Deep Roots is a podcast produced by Oak Hill College. Join Tim Ward and Eric Ortlund for monthly conversations about theology and ministry.
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