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.
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.
6 Jan 2025
Dr. Chris Heilig
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.
3 Oct 2024
Seth Ehorn
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.
2 Sept 2024
Scot McKnight
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
2 Sept 2024
Mike Licona
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”
19 Aug 2024
Joey Dodson
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”
8 Jul 2024
Paul Sloan
Lynn and Paul talk about … and Lynn sets him straight on all his crazy ideas 😊
1 Jul 2024
Jason Maston
Lynn and Paul sit down with their colleague, Jason Maston, to talk about his research into 1 Peter.
24 Jun 2024
Jason Staples
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.
17 Jun 2024
Amy Peeler
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.
10 Jun 2024
David Moffitt
Lynn and Paul review ideas of atonement with the world renown Hebrews scholar, David M. Moffitt. The conversation revolves around his new book, * Rethinking Atonement, includes discussions on ancient practices of sacrifice, and how notions of sacrifice pertain to a greater understanding of the atonement. Dr. Moffitt explains how the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are critical in creating a complete picture of atonement.
3 Jun 2024
Nijay Gupta
Lynn and Paul explore the theological and historical debates surrounding Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Dr. Nijay Gupta recently published a book on Galatians in the New Word Biblical Themes series, a new series developed by Zondervan Academic, with Dr. Gupta as the series editor. This follows Dr. Gupta’s commentary on Galatians in the Story of God Bible Commentary, also from Zondervan Academic. He brings his years of studying Galatians to the conversation.
24 May 2024
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