Church Talk with Dr. Joe Kidder

Understanding Islam

Did you know the Jesus appears on the Qur'an? Islam and Christianity both have their own rich histories and origins, beliefs and practices. But you might be surprised to find what Islam and Christianity have in common, and what that means for how Muslims and Christians can be friends and neighbors. In this episode, host Joe Kidder and guest Jony Hajaj discuss respectful and thoughtful ways to approach conversations with Muslim friends.

Beauty of the Old Testament

The Old Testament is often overlooked as being out-dated, stuffy or ancient. But the Old Testament tells us important things about God's character and humanity's story arc. Guest Jerome Skinner shows us how to read and see the beauty of the Old Tesament.

Leadership in the Local Church

David Penno discusses how relationships and planning for the next generation are crucial aspects of being a good leader.

Beautiful Biblical Sexuality

Guest David Sedlecek shares the curious connection between the Old Testament Sanctuary and healthy sexuality.

Emotional Healing

David Sedlecek discusses how our childhood experiences can impact how we view ourselves, each other, and God and what we can do to experience emotional healing.

How Everybody can Do Theology Every Day

You don't need to be a pastor or a seminary degree to do theology every day. Martin Hanna the ways we can see and implement "God Talk" into our every day lives.

Resolving Church Conflict

Conflict is an inevitable aspect of living in relationship with other human beings. So why is it so hard to deal with? David Penno shares perspective on addressing and resolving conflict based on biblical guidance and scientific research.

Leadership in Multicultural Environment

We often stick to what we know. But what if we’re missing something by not including voices and experiences that are different than our own?
Joe Kidder and Boubakar Sanou explore how having a diverse set of voices in a church community can create dynamic of collaboration and can contribute to the success of any church.

Blending Science and Faith

We often seen Science and Religion framed as being at odds. But what does the Bible say? In this episode, Joe Kidder and Martin Hanna discuss Hanna’s new book, “Science and the Gospel.”Together they explore the history of the faith and science debate, why Christians are needed in the sciences, and how faith and science aren’t opposites - they work together to give us a fuller picture of God.

How to Share Your Faith

In a world with everything at our fingertips, we often forget the basics. The same is true with sharing your faith. Joe Kidder and Martin Hanna discuss the simple steps tom sharing your faith and having genuine conversations with those who come from different backgrounds from you.