The Grimké Podcast

Enjoy this dialogue with Dr. Andrew J. Newell, Professor of Historical Theology and Culture at both Grimké Europe and Grimké Seminary. Dr. Newell explains the historical challenges of training ministers in the UK and the growing distrust of public institutions with Prof. Laughlin and Dr. Ponder.SKIP AHEAD.(00:00) Coming Up...(00:38) Intro: Who Can Train Pastors?(06:21) Theological Education throughout Church History(09:33) The Church of England, Universities, and the Dissenting Academy(16:38) Pastors and Specialization(18:25) The Need for Church-centered Education in the UK(31:39) Can British Institutions Be Trusted?(40:50) Pastors Are “Certified” to Train (47:46) Calling, Not CareerMORE FROM GRIMKÉ.✦ Grimké Seminary — Training Pastors and Planters in, by, and for the Churchhttps://grimkeseminary.org✦ Grimké College — Practical Biblical Studies for Every Christianhttps://grimkecollege.org✦ Grimké Europe — For the Church in Europe, Hosted in Liverpool, UKhttps://grimkeeurope.orgIN THIS VIDEO.✦ Bryan Laughlin — Chancellor & CEO (Grimké)https://grimkeseminary.org/bryan-laughlin✦ Joe Holland — Dean (Grimké College)https://grimkeseminary.org/joe-holland✦ Dr. Andrew J. Newell — Professor of Historical Theology and Culture (Grimké)https://grimkeseminary.org/doug-ponderSUPPORT GRIMKÉ.✦ Want to support the work of Grimké Seminary? Learn more here:https://grimkeseminary.org/giveFOLLOW US.✦ YouTube https://youtube.com/@grimkeofficial✦ X https://x.com/grimkeseminary✦ Instagram https://instagram.com/grimkeseminary✦ Facebook https://facebook.com/grimkeseminary

In this episode, the profs discuss the church's role in training pastors in distinctly masculine ways and spaces.SKIP AHEAD.(00:00) Coming Up...(00:39) Introduction(01:48) Pastors Train Pastors(05:06) Edgy or Biblical?(17:21) Institutions & Instructors Fit for the Task(25:22) Seminaries Aren't for Anakin Skywalkers(32:23) Mature Practitioners(36:46) Pastoring Is Inherently Masculine(45:08) Seminaries Are Inherently Masculine(48:07) Reasoning From the Scriptures(57:00) Engendered Experiential Knowledge(01:04:39) Should Seminaries Admit Women?(01:13:36) Masculine Tone and Discourse(01:21:30) Masculine for the Church(01:26:53) Be Courageous; Don't Be an IdiotMORE FROM GRIMKÉ.✦ Grimké Seminary — Training Pastors and Planters in, by, and for the Churchhttps://grimkeseminary.org✦ Grimké College — Practical Biblical Studies for Every Christianhttps://grimkecollege.org✦ Grimké Europe — For the Church in Europe, Hosted in Liverpool, UKhttps://grimkeeurope.orgIN THIS VIDEO.✦ Bryan Laughlin — Chancellor & CEO (Grimké)https://grimkeseminary.org/bryan-laughlin✦ Dr. Doug Logan Jr. — President (Grimké)https://grimkeseminary.org/doug-logan✦ Joe Holland — Dean (Grimké College)https://grimkeseminary.org/joe-holland✦ Dr. Doug Ponder — Academic Dean (Grimké Seminary)https://grimkeseminary.org/doug-ponderSUPPORT GRIMKÉ.✦ Want to support the work of Grimké Seminary? Learn more here:https://grimkeseminary.org/giveFOLLOW US.✦ YouTube https://youtube.com/@grimkeofficial✦ X https://x.com/grimkeseminary✦ Instagram https://instagram.com/grimkeseminary✦ Facebook https://facebook.com/grimkeseminary

It’s no surprise—many pastors aren’t doing well. In fact, many don’t even know what a pastor is or who he must be. In this episode, the profs consider the scourge of pragmatism and professionalism on the ministry as well as biblical solutions to our current crisis.SKIP AHEAD.(00:00) Coming Up...(00:37) Introduction(02:20) “As the Ministry Doth Rise and Fall”(06:10) Reasons Pastors Leave the Ministry(08:57) Reason 1: Loneliness(12:33) Reason 2: Stress(21:00) Professionals, Not Pastors(31:38) The Shift to Wordliness and Pragmatism(45:47) Solutions to Combat the Crisis(50:45) Where Pastoral Courage Comes From(01:01:40) A Love for God’s People(01:05:15) Long Tenures Should Be the Norm(01:13:36) Spiritual Fathering and Training Men(01:22:18) Trusting God: Practical Steps for PastorsMORE FROM GRIMKÉ.✦ Grimké Seminary — Training Pastors and Planters in, by, and for the Churchhttps://grimkeseminary.org✦ Grimké College — Practical Biblical Studies for Every Christianhttps://grimkecollege.org✦ Grimké Europe — For the Church in Europe, Hosted in Liverpool, UKhttps://grimkeeurope.orgIN THIS VIDEO.✦ Bryan Laughlin — Chancellor & CEO (Grimké)https://grimkeseminary.org/bryan-laughlin✦ Dr. Doug Logan Jr. — President (Grimké)https://grimkeseminary.org/doug-logan✦ Joe Holland — Dean (Grimké College)https://grimkeseminary.org/joe-holland✦ Dr. Doug Ponder — Academic Dean (Grimké Seminary)https://grimkeseminary.org/doug-ponderSUPPORT GRIMKÉ.✦ Want to support the work of Grimké Seminary? Learn more here:https://grimkeseminary.org/giveFOLLOW US.✦ YouTube https://youtube.com/@grimkeofficial✦ X https://x.com/grimkeseminary✦ Instagram https://instagram.com/grimkeseminary✦ Facebook https://facebook.com/grimkeseminary

In this episode, the profs reflect on their experiences from the church planting explosion of the early 2000s. As church planters, they consider its beginning, biblical framework, failures, and hope for its future. The Grimké Podcast is hosted by Joe Holland, featuring Bryan Laughlin, with Doug Logan Jr., and Doug Ponder.SKIP AHEAD.(00:00) Coming Up...(00:32) Introduction(02:15) Dr. Logan’s Church Planting Story(11:40) Prof. Laughlin and Dr. Ponder’s Church Planting Story(20:06) Prof. Holland’s Church Planting Story(22:05) Connecting through Acts 29(25:00) Is Church Planting Still Popular?(32:09) Contextualizing in a Shifting Landscape(46:50) The Bible, New Calvinism, and Church Planting(55:05) More “Good,” Less “Goofy”(57:20) Ministry Failures and Growth in Church Planting(01:05:00) What Must a Church Planter Be?(01:21:00) Longevity in Church PlantingMORE FROM GRIMKÉ.✦ Grimké Seminary — Training Pastors and Planters in, by, and for the Churchhttps://grimkeseminary.org✦ Grimké College — Practical Biblical Studies for Every Christianhttps://grimkecollege.org✦ Grimké Europe — For the Church in Europe, Hosted in Liverpool, UKhttps://grimkeeurope.orgIN THIS VIDEO.✦ Bryan Laughlin — Chancellor & CEO (Grimké)https://grimkeseminary.org/bryan-laughlin✦ Dr. Doug Logan Jr. — President (Grimké)https://grimkeseminary.org/doug-logan✦ Joe Holland — Dean (Grimké College)https://grimkeseminary.org/joe-holland✦ Dr. Doug Ponder — Academic Dean (Grimké Seminary)https://grimkeseminary.org/doug-ponderSUPPORT GRIMKÉ.✦ Want to support the work of Grimké Seminary? Learn more here:https://grimkeseminary.org/giveFOLLOW US.✦ YouTube https://youtube.com/@grimkeofficial✦ X https://x.com/grimkeseminary✦ Instagram https://instagram.com/grimkeseminary✦ Facebook https://facebook.com/grimkeseminary