During a crisis, is there more to preach and teach than comfort? Van Johnson and Peter Neumann provide biblical, theological, pastoral, and even Pentecostal responses to this question. Pt 3 of 3. Interview conducted by Pastor Jonathan Smith of Onechurch in Toronto, Canada. Originally aired through Stackable Church. First published on April 29, 2020. 

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How to Preach and Teach through a Crisis, Pt 3/3

  During a crisis, is there more to preach and teach than comfort? Van Johnson and Peter Neumann provide biblical, theological, pastoral, and even Pentecostal responses to this question. Pt 2 of 3. Interview conducted by Pastor Jonathan Smith of Onechurch in Toronto, Canada. Originally aired through Stackable Church. First published on April 29, 2020. 

How to Preach and Teach through a Crisis, Pt 2/3

During a crisis, is there more to preach and teach than comfort? Van Johnson and Peter Neumann provide biblical, theological, pastoral, and even Pentecostal responses to this question. Pt 1 of 3. Interview conducted by Pastor Jonathan Smith of Onechurch in Toronto, Canada. Originally aired through Stackable Church. First published on April 29, 2020. 

How to Preach and Teach through a Crisis, Pt 1/3

The Prosperity Gospel is a large and growing global movement within charismatic Christianity, and a flash-point for debate among Christians. How should we understand this movement? Is it simply an infiltration of greed into the church by unscrupulous charismatic leaders, taking advantage of the poor? Or is that portrayal an oversimplification, missing the redeeming qualities of this movement? Dr. David Reed, Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology at Wycliffe College (Toronto, Canada) surveys the theology of the Prosperity Gospel movement, identifying both its potential weaknesses as well ass strengths. Pt. 2/2. Dr. Reed was a guest lecturer within a course on Pentecostal Theology at Master's Pentecostal Seminary and Tyndale Seminary (Toronto, Canada). Recorded March 13, 2020. 

The Prosperity Gospel, Pt. 2

The Prosperity Gospel is a large and growing global movement within charismatic Christianity, and a flash-point for debate among Christians. How should we understand this movement? Is it simply an infiltration of greed into the church by unscrupulous charismatic leaders, taking advantage of the poor? Or is that portrayal an oversimplification, missing the redeeming qualities of this movement? Dr. David Reed, Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology at Wycliffe College (Toronto, Canada) surveys the theology of the Prosperity Gospel movement, identifying both its potential weaknesses as well ass strengths. Pt. 1/2. Dr. Reed was a guest lecturer within a course on Pentecostal Theology at Master's Pentecostal Seminary and Tyndale Seminary (Toronto, Canada). Recorded March 13, 2020. 

The Prosperity Gospel, Pt. 1

Dr. Van Johnson interviews his father, the late Robert Johnson, on the significance and practice of prayer in Christian life and Pentecostal spirituality. Interview recorded on August 3, 2014, Bakersfield, California. Part 2/2.

Prayer in Pentecostal Spirituality: Interview with Robert Johnson, Pt.2/2

Dr. Van Johnson interviews his father, the late Robert Johnson, on the significance and practice of prayer in Christian life and Pentecostal spirituality. Interview recorded on August 3, 2014, Bakersfield, California. Part 1/2.

Prayer in Pentecostal Spirituality: Interview with Robert Johnson, Pt.1/2

What does the New testament have to say about the Holy Spirit? Dr. Van Johnson interviews Dr. Blaine Charette about New Testament pneumatology. Recorded January 9, 2015, Toronto, ON, Canada.

New Testament Pneumatology: Interview with Dr. Blaine Charette

Is there something unique about the way Pentecostals interpret their experience with God? Is an experience with God more authentic if it generates desired results? Dr. Peter Neumann interviews Dr. Randall Holm on his paper presented at the 2014 annual meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, entitled "What Does Boston Have to Do with Los Angeles?: Pentecostals and the Pragmatic Imagination." Recorded live in Springfield, MO, March 9, 2014.

Pentecostals and the Pragmatic Imagination - Interview with Dr. Randall Holm

How might a Pentecostal approach the book of Ephesians? Dr. Van Johnson interviews Rev. Luciano Lombardi about his recently published commentary "A New Humanity: A Walk through the Letter of Ephesians." Recorded live in Toronto, Canada, April 25, 2014.

A New Humanity - Interview with Rev. Luciano Lombardi, Pt. 2

A New Humanity - Interview with Rev. Luciano Lombardi, Pt. 1

What challenges might classical Pentecostalism face when it comes to the emerging adults within the movement? Dr. Peter Neumann addresses this issue in a presentation at the 2014 annual meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, based on his paper entitled, "Spirit Baptism in Communal Perspective: The Challenge of Traditioning Pentecostal Spirituality among Canadian Emerging Adults." Recorded live in Springfield, MO, March 8, 2014.

Spirit Baptism in Communal Perspective: Pentecostalism and the Emerging Adult Challenge - Dr. Peter Neumann

What is Oneness Pentecostalism? Dr. David Reed, author of In Jesus' Name: The History and Beliefs of Oneness Pentecostals, addresses this question with a view toward helping Pentecostals and broader evangelicals better understand this movement. In part 2 of this 2-part interview, Dr. Reed discusses the theology of Oneness Pentecostalism, and some practical and pastoral implications for understanding alternative Christian viewpoints. Interview recorded in Springfield, MO, March 9, 2014.

Oneness Pentecostalism - Interview with Dr. David Reed, Part 2

What is Oneness Pentecostalism? Dr. David Reed, author of In Jesus' Name: The History and Beliefs of Oneness Pentecostals, addresses this question with a view toward helping Pentecostals and broader evangelicals better understand this movement. In part 1 of this 2-part interview, Dr. Reed discusses the historical emergence of Oneness Pentecostalism. Interview recorded in Springfield, MO, March 9, 2014.

Oneness Pentecostalism - Interview with Dr. David Reed, Part 1

Part 2 of an interview with Dr. Peter Neumann on his book, Pentecostal Experience: An Ecumenical Encounter. One of the core assumptions of Pentecostalism is a belief in transformative experiences with the Holy Spirit. But how are Pentecostals to understand these encounters with God? Neumann argues a mediated view of experience of God is a better way forward for Pentecostals. Session recorded in Pickering, Ontario, December 19, 2013.

Pentecostal Experience - Interview with Peter Neumann, Part 2

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