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

Dr. Andrew Judd

Jan 12, 2025

Jan 12, 2025

54 min

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.

Jan 12, 2025

54 min

Dr. Chris Heilig

Jan 6, 2025

Jan 6, 2025

55 min

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.

Jan 6, 2025

55 min

Seth Ehorn

Oct 3, 2024

Oct 3, 2024

46 min

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.

Oct 3, 2024

46 min

Scot McKnight

Sep 2, 2024

Sep 2, 2024

48 min

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

Sep 2, 2024

48 min

Mike Licona

Sep 1, 2024

Sep 1, 2024

47 min

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”

Sep 1, 2024

47 min

Joey Dodson

Aug 19, 2024

Aug 19, 2024

44 min

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”

Aug 19, 2024

44 min

Paul Sloan

Jul 8, 2024

Jul 8, 2024

39 min

Lynn and Paul talk about … and Lynn sets him straight on all his crazy ideas 😊

Jul 8, 2024

39 min

Jason Maston

Jul 1, 2024

Jul 1, 2024

35 min

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

Jul 1, 2024

35 min

Jason Staples

Jun 24, 2024

Jun 24, 2024

49 min

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.

Jun 24, 2024

49 min

Amy Peeler

Jun 17, 2024

Jun 17, 2024

45 min

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.

Jun 17, 2024

45 min

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