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How Should We Talk About God? | Spirit Talk Theology with Dr. Dale Coulter
How do we speak rightly about God?
In this episode of Spirit Talk Theology, Miranda Nelson welcomes returning guest Dr. Dale Coulter for a rich conversation on the Trinity, the Church Fathers, and why the early church cared so deeply about developing a faithful "grammar" for talking about God.
Together they explore why theology is far more than intellectual study. From Scripture and the Nicene tradition to Augustine, Athanasius, and the Cappadocian Fathers, this discussion reveals how right doctrine, love for God, and the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit belong together. You'll discover why reading the whole story of Scripture matters, how false ideas about God can shape our faith, and why spiritual maturity requires both transformed hearts and renewed minds.
If you've ever wondered why doctrine still matters—or how the early church can help us know God more faithfully—this conversation is for you.
1 Aug 2026
Dr. Jen Miskov - Theology and History of Divine Healing
Revival history isn't just about the past. It has the power to shape our future.
In this episode of Spirit Talk Theology, Miranda Nelson sits down with Dr. Jen Miskov, revival historian, author, speaker, and founder of School of Revival, for a conversation that bridges scholarship and the moving of the Holy Spirit.
Together they explore the remarkable life of Carrie Judd Montgomery, one of the most influential yet overlooked figures in the Divine Healing Movement. Dr. Miskov shares how discovering Carrie's story during her PhD research transformed her own life and ministry, while Miranda highlights how studying church history can deepen our relationship with Christ rather than replace it.
The conversation explores the miraculous testimony that launched Carrie Judd Montgomery's ministry, the roots of the 19th-century Divine Healing Movement, healing homes and their impact on early Pentecostalism, why forgotten revivalists still have something to teach the Church today, the relationship between academic study and Spirit-filled faith, the power of testimony to ignite revival across generations, and how God builds on previous moves of His Spirit to prepare His Church for what's ahead.
Whether you're passionate about church history, revival, healing, or simply hungry for more of God, this episode will encourage you to pursue both a deeper understanding of the faith and a deeper encounter with the Holy Spirit.
20 Jul 2026
Dr. Steven Félix-Jäger The Convergence of Worship, Art, and Theology
How should worship shape the Church? In this rich conversation, Miranda Nelson sits down with theologian, artist, musician, and worship pastor Dr. Steven Félix-Jäger to explore the deep relationship between worship, theology, creativity, and the work of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from his experience as a systematic theologian and author of Renewal Worship, Dr. Félix-Jäger explains why theology itself is a creative act and how art, music, and worship can become powerful expressions of God's truth.
Together they discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in artistic inspiration, the boundaries of creativity in worship, why Pentecostal worship must remain deeply Christ-centered, and how worship pastors are called to shepherd—not perform for—the people of God. They also explore the formative power of doxology, the importance of keeping the main things central in worship, and how healthy worship cultivates right belief, right affection, and faithful Christian living.
Whether you're a worship leader, artist, pastor, theologian, or simply hungry to grow deeper in your understanding of worship, this conversation offers practical wisdom and profound theological insight for the Church today.
3 Jul 2026
Dr. Chris Green - Spiritual Experience, Union with Christ, and the Knowledge of God
In this rich conversation, Miranda Nelson sits down with public theologian Dr. Chris Green to explore theology as a life of prayer, worship, humility, and union with Christ. Together, they discuss why our words about God matter, how Scripture forms us, the danger of pride and individualism, and the beauty of being joined to the whole Body of Christ across time and tradition.
This episode invites listeners to move beyond shallow opinions and quick answers into a deeper life of discipleship, discernment, and transformation in the presence of God.
1 Jun 2026
From Pentecost to Azusa
Miranda traces the theological background of Pentecostalism through John Wesley, the holiness movement, Phoebe Palmer, Charles Finney, A.B. Simpson, and ultimately William J. Seymour. She highlights how early Pentecostalism was deeply shaped by the belief that the Holy Spirit sanctifies believers, empowers them for mission, and pours the love of God into their hearts.
16 Feb 2026
Demystifying Christian Mysticism: Union, Formation, and Spirituality in Paul and the Medieval West
Miranda explores the heart of Christian mysticism through the lives and writings of medieval theologians like William of Saint-Thierry and Mechthild of Magdeburg. Far from being strange or detached spirituality, true Christian mysticism is rooted in Christ, grounded in Scripture, and expressed through devotion, transformation, and participation in the life of God.
2 Feb 2026
Dr. Eirini - Christian Light Mysticism and Symeon the New Theologian
In this profound episode of Spirit Talk Theology, Miranda sits down with theologian Dr. Eirini Artemi to explore the life, theology, and spiritual vision of Symeon the New Theologian, one of only three persons in Christian east history formally given the title “Theologian.” Together they unpack the Orthodox understanding of uncreated (divine) light, the nature of true Christian mysticism, and why theology is not merely something we study, but something we live.
15 Dec 2025
Foot Washing: The Path of Christian Humility
Miranda Nelson explores Jesus’ foot washing in John 13, unpacking its deep meaning for humility, love, and Christian fellowship. She connects foot washing to baptism, ongoing spiritual cleansing, communion, and community, showing how serving one another reflects Christ’s sacrificial love and forms the heart of discipleship.
1 Dec 2025
Dr. Coulter - Prophecy, Women, Pentecost, and Structure of the Early Church
Miranda Nelson and Dr. Dale Coulter dive into how the Holy Spirit empowered women to lead, teach, and prophesy from the very beginning of the Church. They uncover biblical and historical evidence that women were central to advancing the gospel in Acts and beyond. This conversation calls the Church to fully release both men and women into their God-given callings.
17 Nov 2025
Dr. Craig Keener - The Early Church, Revival, and the Spirit-Empowered Life
In this powerful conversation, Miranda Nelson sits down with world-renowned New Testament scholar Dr. Craig Keener, author of more than forty books and commentaries including Acts, Romans, and Galatians. Together they explore the heartbeat of the early church its hospitality, prayer, persecution, and passion for the Holy Spirit and what that means for believers today.
From Acts 2 to modern-day revivals, this episode dives deep into how the first followers of Jesus lived as faithful witnesses, empowered by the Spirit to love, serve, and persevere amid suffering. Dr. Keener unpacks themes of unity, generosity, cultural humility, prophetic witness, and revival prayer, drawing connections between the book of Acts, Revelation’s call to “first love,” and what a Spirit-filled church looks like in the 21st century.
3 Nov 2025
Dr. Martin - Call of the Prophet
In this deeply rich episode of Spirit Talk Theology, host Miranda Nelson sits down with Dr. Lee Roy Martin, renowned Old Testament scholar, theologian, and author of over 40 books, to explore the prophetic heart of Scripture and what it means to be caught up in the mind and passion of God.
Together, they discuss how the prophets embodied both the compassion and burden of the Lord, the experiential nature of the Hebrew word davar (“the Word of the Lord came to…”), and how visions, dreams, and prophetic preaching still shape God’s people today.
Dr. Martin unpacks how the Spirit continues to move beyond denominational boundaries, how prophetic ministry flows from humility and intimacy, and why true prophecy always leads us deeper into the love and holiness of God.
20 Oct 2025
Nature of Prophets: A Look At Old Testament Prophetic Call Narratives
What does it mean to be a prophet of God? In this episode we explore the calling, character, and message of the prophets from the Old Testament to their fulfillment in Christ. Drawing from Scripture we look at how God speaks through His servants, how the prophetic word carries His heart, and why the message is as urgent today as ever.
We will journey through passages like 2 Samuel, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Jonah, Joel, and Numbers discovering the fire and compassion in God’s word. You will see how the prophets pointed to Jesus and how the Spirit still works through God’s people today.
9 Oct 2025
Dr. Coulter - Holiness Theology
In this episode, Church Historian & Theologian Dr. Dale Coulter joins us to explore the depth and beauty of holiness, not as legalism, but as healing, wholeness, and divine love at work in the human heart.
Dr. Coulter shares from his Oxford research on Richard of St. Victor and the Abbey of St. Victor, where spirituality, worship, and study came together in a holistic pursuit of knowing God. He explains how meditation, contemplation, and imagination open us to revelation and how the Spirit transforms both head and heart into harmony.
9 Oct 2025
Dr. Adewuya - Biblical Holiness and Transformative Grace
In our second episode, we sit down with Dr. Ayodeji Adewuya, a New Testament scholar and teacher, for a rich conversation on holiness, grace, and what it truly means to live as God’s people. From Romans to James, Dr. Adewuya helps us see how Scripture calls us beyond compromise and into a life of transformation, restoration, and love.
9 Oct 2025
Insights from Jude: Why We Need to Contend for the Faith with Word and Spirit
In our very first episode, we dive into the powerful and often overlooked letter of Jude. This conversation sets the tone for Spirit Talk Theology. 📖 Topics we cover in this episode:
• Opening remarks & context — a warm conversation to set the scene.
• Background on the book of Jude: authorship, audience, and its place in the New Testament.
• The purpose of Jude’s letter: a bold warning against false teachers and a call to contend for the faith.
• Historical examples of God’s judgment — from Israel in the wilderness to fallen angels and Sodom & Gomorrah.
• Characteristics of false teachers — arrogance, corruption, and rebellion (Cain, Balaam, Korah).
• Encouragement for believers — building ourselves up in the faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, and keeping in God’s love.
• Practical application — showing mercy, rescuing those in danger, and avoiding spiritual contamination.
• Closing doxology — a celebration of God’s power to keep us from stumbling and present us blameless with great joy.
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