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Dr. Christopher Yuan discusses human sexuality in a postmodern, secular culture.

Dr. George Yancey, professor of Sociology at Baylor University, approaches the topic of racism, colorblindness, anti-racism and whether or not Christianity can say anything unique about these topics.

Dr. Thaddeus Williams calls Christians and churches to rise above the culture's poor argumentation and tactics when addressing each other. Reading from Isaiah, Jeremiah and Micah, he makes the Christian and biblical case for justice.

Collin Hansen, editor-in-chief at The Gospel Coalition, tackles the political splintering within the evangelical church, progressive evangelicalism and deconstruction. He then provides ideas on how evangelicalism can become less like culture and become united together once again under Christ.

Dr. Mark Dever concludes the 2022 EFCA Theology Conference by calling us to remember the significance of the Church.

Mickey Klink, pastor of Hope Evangelical Free Church in Roscoe, Illinois, addresses Christian Nationalism and politics as an idol in the Church and how it affects our witness.

God isn't just saving His people, he's sanctifying them. Dr. JT English reads from Leviticus and 1 Peter to show how God is making us a holy people through justification, sanctification and glorification. With this in mind, he addresses the state of the local church, the struggles of the pastor during COVID-19 and how we were made for this moment to lean into discipleship and sanctification. He believes "we have a discipleship disease that's been misdiagnosed" and "we can get healthy or holy again."

What exactly is hope? Dr. David Pao addresses the definition of this word and how the Christian should hope based upon the reading in 1 Peter 3:15 about giving a reason "for the hope you have."

In this session, Dr. Carl Trueman asks and answers the question, "How is it that sexual desire has become so central to human identity?" He walks through the idea of how desire becomes identity and then how sexual desire becomes identity and lastly, he offers biblical reflections on how that tracks with biblical narrative.

Timothy Keller defines defeater belief like this: "Every culture hostile to Christianity holds to a set of 'common sense' consensus beliefs that automatically make Christianity seem implausible to people. These are what philosopher's call 'defeater beliefs.' In his talk, Dr. Keith Plummer largely addresses and answers our western culture's defeater belief of scientism.

In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Robert Smith’s message on “The Psalms and Christian Preaching.” Dr. Smith serves as Charles T. Carter Baptist Chair of Divinity and Professor of Christian Preaching at Beeson Divinity School, Birmingham, Alabama.

In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Donald Whitney’s message on “The Psalms and Christian Prayer.” Dr. Whitney serves as Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Associate Dean of The School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky.

In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Rev. Mark Vroegop’s message on “The Psalms and Christian Lament.” Rev. Vroegop serves as Lead Pastor and Elder at College Park Church, Indianapolis, Indiana.

In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Walter Kim’s message on “The Psalms and Christian Living.” Dr. Kim serves as Pastor for Leadership at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Charlottesville, Virginia and as President of National Association of Evangelicals

In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. James Hamilton’s message on “The Psalms, Christ, and the Christian Scriptures.” Dr. Hamilton serves as Professor of Biblical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky.

In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Scott Manetsch’s message on “The Psalms and Christian Worship.” Dr. Manetsch serves as Chair of the Church History and the History of Christian Thought Department at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois.

In February 2021, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered virtually for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “The Psalms: The Undershepherds’ Shepherd.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Greg Strand’s introduction to the conference. Greg serves as the executive director of theology and credentialing in the EFCA.

In February 2020, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered at Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois, for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “Contending for the Faith – 7 Critical Contemporary Doctrinal Challenges: A Biblical, Theological and Pastoral Response.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Don Carson’s message on the topic, “The Doctrine of Hell: Eternal Conscious Punishment.” Don serves as emeritus professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and founder and theologian-at-large of The Gospel Coalition.

In February 2020, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered at Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois, for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “Contending for the Faith – 7 Critical Contemporary Doctrinal Challenges: A Biblical, Theological and Pastoral Response.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Harold Netland’s message on the topic, “The Doctrine of Christ: The Exclusivity and Necessity of Jesus Christ.” Harold serves as professor of philosophy of religion and intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois.

In February 2020, EFCA pastors and church leaders gathered at Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois, for the annual Theology Conference. The focus was on the theme “Contending for the Faith – 7 Critical Contemporary Doctrinal Challenges: A Biblical, Theological and Pastoral Response.” On this episode of the podcast, we share Dr. Jonathan Leeman’s and Rev. Thabiti Anyabwile’s messages on the topic, “The Doctrine of the Church: The People of God, Public Theology and Politics.” Jonathan serves as the editorial director for 9Marks series of books and 9Marks Journal in Washington D.C. Thabiti serves as pastor of Anacostia River Church in Washington D.C., and council member of The Gospel Coalition.