Cultivating deeper thinkers and worshipers through conversations at the intersection of church, culture, theology and doxology.
Episodes
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
To celebrate the podcast's one-year anniversary, we invite you to join us for a fun, behind-the-scenes discussion about this past year, what we enjoyed, what we learned, and what's ahead in the year to come.
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
In this episode, we discuss Commentaries, including their importance and history, the different types and focuses, and recommendations for what to look for and consider when getting one - especially for those who are new to the world of commentaries. This is the 3rd episode in our series on studying the Bible.
Listen to the 1st here --> Studying The Bible: Translations
Listen to the 2nd here --> Studying The Bible: Study Bibles
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If you're new to the Modern Cloister, check out our other series via the links below and listen to our introductory episode (Welcome to the Modern Cloister) to learn all about the "why" behind our podcast.
A History of Christian Community
The Decline of Community
The Future of Community
The Impact of COVID-19 on Community
A Guide to Understanding the Psalms
How To Use The Psalms
Praise and Thanksgiving In The Psalms
Lament and Confession In The Psalms
Confidence and Remembrance In The Psalms
Wisdom and Kingship In The Psalms
Remember to rate, review and subscribe to be the first to get our newest episodes! And connect with us to share your thoughts and feedback at moderncloister@gmail.com.
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
In this episode, we discuss Study Bibles, including their importance and history, the different types and focuses, and recommendations for what to look for and consider when getting a new one. This is the 2nd episode in our series on studying the Bible. Listen to the 1st here --> Studying The Bible: Translations.
For expanded notes on this topic, check out Kevin's blog post On Study Bibles.
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If you're new to the Modern Cloister, check out our other series via the links below and listen to our introductory episode (Welcome to the Modern Cloister) to learn all about the "why" behind our podcast.
A History of Christian Community
The Decline of Community
The Future of Community
The Impact of COVID-19 on Community
A Guide to Understanding the Psalms
How To Use The Psalms
Praise and Thanksgiving In The Psalms
Lament and Confession In The Psalms
Confidence and Remembrance In The Psalms
Wisdom and Kingship In The Psalms
Remember to rate, review and subscribe to be the first to get our newest episodes! And connect with us to share your thoughts and feedback at moderncloister@gmail.com.
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
In this episode, we discuss Bible translations, including their importance and history, the differences between formal equivalent and dynamic equivalent translations, and an analysis of major translations in use today. This is the first in our three-part series on studying the Bible. For those interested in learning more and viewing the graphics mentioned in this episode, you can find Kevin's full notes on his On Bible Translations post on MondayMorningTheologian.com.
If you're new to the Modern Cloister, check out our other series via the links below and listen to our introductory episode (Welcome to the Modern Cloister) to learn all about the "why" behind our podcast.
A History of Christian Community
The Decline of Community
The Future of Community
The Impact of COVID-19 on Community
A Guide to Understanding the Psalms
How To Use The Psalms
Praise and Thanksgiving In The Psalms
Lament and Confession In The Psalms
Confidence and Remembrance In The Psalms
Wisdom and Kingship In The Psalms
Remember to rate, review and subscribe to be the first to get our newest episodes! And connect with us to share your thoughts and feedback at moderncloister@gmail.com.
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
In this episode, we share an update on what's been happening with the Modern Cloister podcast along with our plans for 2022. We also run through our favorite books from 2021 for anyone looking for ideas for Christmas gifts or their own reading lists for 2022.
Books mentioned in the episode:
New Testament In Its World
How Shall We Worship?
Worship Matters
Writing Worship
Reformation Anglican Worship
To Be A Christian: An Anglican Catechism
The Wisdom Pyramid
How To Read the Psalms
Learning To Love The Psalms
The Five Solas Series: God’s Word Alone
The Five Solas Series: Grace Alone
The Five Solas Series: Faith Alone
The Five Solas Series: Christ Alone
The Five Solas Series: God’s Glory Alone
Five Views on Inerrancy
Two Views on Women in Ministry
Heart of Darkness
A Brief History of Time
Rediscover Church
LEAD
On The Incarnation
Evangelical Theology
A Christmas Carol
Remember to rate, review and subscribe to be the first to get our newest episodes! And connect with us to share your thoughts and feedback at moderncloister@gmail.com.
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
In this episode, we take a closer look at wisdom and kingship psalms and the ways they have been and continue to be used by Christians and the church. This includes reading select psalms in these categories that are meaningful to us. This is the 6th and final episode in our series on the psalms.
In the 1st episode in the series, we provided an overview of the psalms, including their history, organization, difficulties, themes, language style and poetic nature, along with our personal stories in coming to love and appreciate the psalms. In the 2nd episode, we discussed how the psalms were used historically within the church and shared practical insights into how to use the psalms today in both corporate and private worship and prayer, including several on-air, live examples of praying and singing the psalms. In the 3rd episode, we explored praise and thanksgiving psalms. In the 4th episode, we talked about lament and confessions psalms. In the 5th episode, we discussed confidence and remembrance psalms.
You can listen to those episodes below:
A Guide to Understanding the Psalms
How To Use The Psalms
Praise and Thanksgiving In The Psalms
Lament and Confession In The Psalms
Confidence and Remembrance In The Psalms
If you're new to the Modern Cloister, check out our first full series on community via the links below and listen to our introductory episode to learn all about the "why" behind our podcast.
Welcome to the Modern Cloister
A History of Christian Community
The Decline of Community
The Future of Community
The Impact of COVID-19 on Community
Remember to rate, review and subscribe to be the first to get our newest episodes! And connect with us to share your thoughts and feedback at moderncloister@gmail.com.
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
In this episode, we take a closer look at confidence and remembrance psalms, discussing both genres, their differences and areas of overlap, and ways they have been and continue to be used by Christians and the church. This includes reading select psalms in these categories that are meaningful to us. This is the 5th episode in our series on the psalms.
In the 1st episode in the series, we provided an overview of the psalms, including their history, organization, difficulties, themes, language style and poetic nature, along with our personal stories in coming to love and appreciate the psalms. In the 2nd episode, we discussed how the psalms were used historically within the church and shared practical insights into how to use the psalms today in both corporate and private worship and prayer, including several on-air, live examples of praying and singing the psalms. In the 3rd episode, we explored praise and thanksgiving psalms. In the 4th episode, we talked about lament and confessions psalms.
You can listen to those episodes below:
A Guide to Understanding the Psalms
How To Use The Psalms
Praise and Thanksgiving In The Psalms
Lament and Confession In The Psalms
If you're new to the Modern Cloister, check out our first full series on community via the links below and listen to our introductory episode to learn all about the "why" behind our podcast.
Welcome to the Modern Cloister
A History of Christian Community
The Decline of Community
The Future of Community
The Impact of COVID-19 on Community
Remember to rate, review and subscribe to be the first to get our newest episodes! And connect with us to share your thoughts and feedback at moderncloister@gmail.com.
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
In this episode, we take a closer look at lament and confessions psalms, discussing both genres, their differences and areas of overlap, and ways they have been and continue to be used by Christians and the church. This includes reading select psalms in these categories that are meaningful to us. This is the 4th episode in our series on the psalms.
In the 1st episode in the series, we provided an overview of the psalms, including their history, organization, difficulties, themes, language style and poetic nature, along with our personal stories in coming to love and appreciate the psalms. In the 2nd episode, we discussed how the psalms were used historically within the church and shared practical insights into how to use the psalms today in both corporate and private worship and prayer, including several on-air, live examples of praying and singing the psalms. In the 3rd episode, we explored praise and thanksgiving psalms in more detail.
You can listen to those episodes below:
A Guide to Understanding the Psalms
How To Use The Psalms
Praise and Thanksgiving In The Psalms
If you're new to the Modern Cloister, check out our first full series on community via the links below and listen to our introductory episode to learn all about the "why" behind our podcast.
Welcome to the Modern Cloister
A History of Christian Community
The Decline of Community
The Future of Community
The Impact of COVID-19 on Community
Remember to rate, review and subscribe to be the first to get our newest episodes! And connect with us to share your thoughts and feedback at moderncloister@gmail.com.
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
In this episode, we take a closer look at praise and thanksgiving psalms, discussing both genres, their differences and areas of overlaps, and was they have been and continue to be used by Christians and the church. This includes reading select verses from a handful of our favorite psalms. This is the 3rd episode in our series on the psalms.
In the 1st episode in the series, we provided an overview of the psalms, including their history, organization, difficulties, themes, language style and poetic nature, along with our personal stories in coming to love and appreciate the psalms. In the 2nd episode, we discussed how the psalms were used historically within the church and shared practical insights into how to use the psalms today in both corporate and private worship and prayer, including several on-air, live examples of praying and singing the psalms.
You can listen to those episodes below:
A Guide to Understanding the Psalms
How To Use The Psalms
If you're new to the Modern Cloister, check out our first full series on community via the links below and listen to our introductory episode to learn all about the "why" behind our podcast.
Welcome to the Modern Cloister
A History of Christian Community
The Decline of Community
The Future of Community
The Impact of COVID-19 on Community
Remember to rate, review and subscribe to be the first to get our newest episodes! And connect with us to share your thoughts and feedback at moderncloister@gmail.com.
Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
In this episode of In The News, we discuss the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the issue of abortion by ruling on the Mississippi abortion law in its next session, Russell Moore's departure from the Southern Baptist Convention and what it means, a new Bible that includes items like the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence, and the CDC's updated guidance for fully vaccinated people and how its impacting the church.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Supreme Court Takes Up Major Abortion Case Next Term
Russell Moore to leave ERLC for Christianity Today
An International Perspective on God Bless the USA Bible
If you're new to the Modern Cloister, check out our first full series on community via the links below and listen to our introductory episode to learn all about the "why" behind our podcast.
Welcome to the Modern Cloister
A History of Christian Community
The Decline of Community
The Future of Community
The Impact of COVID-19 on Community
Remember to rate, review and subscribe to be the first to get our newest episodes! And connect with us to share your thoughts and feedback at moderncloister@gmail.com.