The Stone Chapel Podcast

“The Stone Chapel Podcast” is a weekly podcast of the friends and staff of The Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center in Houston, Texas. It is hosted by David Capes, Director of Academic Programming of the Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center. David is an engaging host, a respected New Testament scholar, and the author of Rediscovering Paul and Matthew through Old Testament Eyes.  “The Stone Chapel Podcast” features theologians, scholars, and thought leaders from around the world for lively, informative, and educational discussions. With over 200 compelling, uplifting episodes that are valuable for all spiritually curious listeners, the Stone Chapel Podcast provides an unique, weekly refresh and renewal resource for pastors and church leaders.

In case you’re interested in going deeper and want more educational content, most of the Stone Chapel podcasts are associated with The Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center’s public lecture series, programs, and classes. Please visit our website for videos and panel discussions with many of the podcast visitors David has hosted, as well as all our resources and opportunities!

You can find all “The Stone Chapel Podcast” episodes on your favorite podcast platform.

“The Stone Chapel Podcast” is now part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network.

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Latest Episodes

  • The Grandmothers of Jesus: Bathsheba With Nancy Dawson
    December 10, 2024
    Dr. Nancy Dawson joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss her scientific study on the genealogy of the grandmothers Jesus, particularly Bathsheba.
  • The Grandmothers of Jesus: Rahab and Ruth With Nancy Dawson
    December 3, 2024
    Dr. Nancy Dawson joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss her scientific study on the genealogy of the grandmothers Jesus, particularly Rahab and Ruth.
  • The Grandmothers of Jesus: Tamar With Nancy Dawson
    November 26, 2024
    Dr. Nancy Dawson joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss her scientific study on the genealogy of the grandmothers Jesus, particularly Tamar.
  • Theodicy vs. Antitheodicy With Jahdiel Perez
    November 19, 2024
    Dr. Jahdiel Perez joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss his recent research on if explaining God's relation to pain, grief, and suffering is helpful or harmful to people who are suffering.
  • ‘Mary’s Voice’ Encore With Amy Orr-Ewing
    November 12, 2024
    Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss her book, "Mary's Voice" and how the mother of Jesus witnessed the Incarnation.
  • ‘The New Testament in Color’ (Part 2) With Esau McCaulley
    November 5, 2024
    Dr. Esau McCaulley joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to continue the discussion on African American biblical interpretation and his own role as a public theologian.
  • ‘The New Testament in Color’ (Part 1) With Esau McCaulley
    October 29, 2024
    Dr. Esau McCaulley joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss African American biblical interpretation and his own spiritual journey.
  • ‘Jesus Contradicted’ With Mike Licona
    October 22, 2024
    Dr. Mike Licona joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss how, after some doubt of his own faith, Licona now reads the Gospels as ancient biographies.
  • Did Jesus Think He Was Divine? With Brant Pitre
    October 15, 2024
    Dr. Brant Pitre joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss his research and a claim of early high Christology, rooted in Jesus' acts and deeds.
  • Psalms and Proverbs With Terry Wildman
    October 8, 2024
    Terry Wildman joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss translating Psalms and Proverbs to the First Nations Version.
  • Did Jesus Truly Rise From the Dead? With Gary Habermas
    October 1, 2024
    Dr. Gary Habermas joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss evidences of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  • Demystifying Evil With Ingrid Faro
    September 24, 2024
    Dr. Ingrid Faro joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss her study of evil and suffering after an extensive period of trauma and abuse.
  • ‘Christmaker’ With James McGrath
    September 17, 2024
    Dr. James McGrath joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss how many in the west have a hard time understanding how in certain circles John the Baptist was, and still is, more popular than Jesus of Nazareth.
  • Politics in Theology? With Mike Bird
    September 10, 2024
    Dr. Michael Bird joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss politics, the kingdom of God, and theology in light of the polarized nature of western societies.
  • Verbal Aspect in Biblical Greek With Constantine Campbell
    September 3, 2024
    Dr. Constantine Campbell joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss how knowing verbal aspect—a universal feature of languages—pays off when reading Scripture.
  • The Gospels and the Anti-Slavery Movement With Esau McCaulley
    August 27, 2024
    Esau McCaulley joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss why the most faithful reading of Scripture shows it is opposed to slavery.
  • Why We Pray With John Peckham
    August 20, 2024
    Dr. John Peckham joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss understanding prayer in the context of cosmic conflict.
  • C.S. Lewis and Pain With Amy Orr-Ewing
    August 13, 2024
    Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss the problem of pain.
  • Is Paul in Sync with John? With Michael Gorman and Andy Johnson
    August 6, 2024
    Dr. Michael Gorman and Dr. Andy Johnson join David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss the upcoming 2024 Earle Lectures in Biblical Studies for the Nazarene Theological Seminary.
  • Abraham: Friend of God With John Lennox
    July 30, 2024
    Dr. John Lennox joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to talk about his recent book, "Friend of God: The Inspiration of Abraham in an Age of Doubt."
  • How Christology Began With Stan Porter
    July 23, 2024
    New Testament scholar Dr. Stanley Porter joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss taking a modified-titles approach to Christology.
  • A Bible for First Nations With Terry Wildman
    July 16, 2024
    The First Nations Version is a new Bible translation created by and created for Native Americans. The project director, Terry Wildman, joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to talk about the impetus to the translation and to read selections.
  • Genres in the New Testament With Jeannine Brown
    July 9, 2024
    Dr. Jeannine Brown joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss her book, "Embedded Genres in the New Testament: Understanding Their Impact for Interpretation."
  • Jesus and the Powers With N.T. Wright
    July 2, 2024
    Dr. N. T. Wright joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss Wright's new book, "Jesus and the Powers," co-authored with Michael Bird.