Primary Sources
Primary Sources is a podcast focused on New Testament research for learners who dive into the details and don’t skip the footnotes. Hosted by Dr. Lynn Cohick and Dr. Paul Sloan, professors of New Testament and Christian Theology at Houston Christian University and our seminary, Houston Theological Seminary.
Episodes

Sunday Jan 12, 2025
Sunday Jan 12, 2025
Andrew Judd (PhD, Sydney University) is the author of Modern Genre Theory, An Introduction in Biblical Studies in July 2024 by Zondervan Publishing. Paul and Lynn interview Andy about his book, and its impact on and implications for everyone reading and understanding the scriptures. Dr. Judd is a lecturer in Old Testament at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. He teaches Old Testament, hermeneutics, and biblical theology, and he is an ordained Anglican minister.

Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Chris Heilig (PhD, University of Zurich) is the author of Paul the Storyteller, A Narratological Approach published in October 2024 by Eerdmans Publishing. Paul and Lynn interview Chris about this fascinating book that has deservedly received high acclaim in the academy and the church. Dr. Heilig leads a research group at the University of Munich that focuses on the intersection between literary studies and biblical exegesis.

Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
A conversation between Paul and Lynn with Seth Ehorn, a new colleague at Houston Christian University and Houston Theological Seminary. Seth is an Assistant Professor of Classics and Biblical Languages.

Monday Sep 02, 2024
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Lynn and Paul speak with one of their newer HCU colleagues, Dr. Scot X. McKnight, Professor and Student Supervisor in the Doctor of Ministry Program, about his NT translation, “The Second Testament”, his new work and research on trauma and pastors, and other matters of interest

Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Lynn and Paul discuss with their HCU colleague Dr. Michael Licona, professor of New Testament and Program Director, Christian Thought (MA) and the Master of Divinity, his new book, “Jesus Contradicted”

Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Lynn and Paul sit down with Dr. Joseph Dodson, who holds the Craig L. Blomberg Endowed Chair of New Testament at Denver Seminary, discussing his new book on Romans, “Conquerers Not Captives: Reframing Romans 7 for the Christian Life”

Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Lynn and Paul talk about … and Lynn sets him straight on all his crazy ideas 😊

Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Lynn and Paul sit down with their colleague, Jason Maston, to talk about his research into 1 Peter.

Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Lynn and Paul connect with Jason Staples about his new book Paul and the Resurrection of Israel. The conversation centers on Dr. Staples’ argument about Paul’s view of Israel, a hotly contested debate among scholars.

Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Lynn and Paul talk with Amy Peeler about her book, Women and the Gender of God. This ground-breaker work analyzes the role of Mary the mother of Jesus in the theology of the church. We discuss her arguments for retaining masculine language for God in Scripture, such as Father and Son, while also asserting that God is not male or masculine.