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Pastor-Theologian Insights on Faith Journeys: with Dr. Andrew Ray Williams

October 01, 2026

I return from a short hiatus and talk with Dr. Andrew Ray Williams, a pastor theologian who serves the church while also teaching in the academy. We discuss his book Reconstructing Prayer and how deconstruction isn’t monolithic or the same as deconverting; it can be a faithful, generative process that leads toward reconstruction involving both theology and spirituality (head and heart). Andrew describes reconstruction as “mature dependence,” where Christian maturity means deeper reliance on G...

The Joy and Discipline of Liturgical Worship: with Reverend Dr. Sam Hole

August 15, 2026

In this episode, I talk with Reverend Dr. Sam Hole from Durham University about theology, liturgy, and why he wrote Nourishing Prayer: A Handbook on Holy Communion. He explains liturgy as a structured, sensory, often repetitive way of worship, and notes even “non-liturgical” churches have patterns. His book aims to help newcomers understand what’s happening in Anglican services—like “The Lord be with you / And also with you”—and to see communion as a whole act of prayer that can feel differen...

Exploring the Weird and Wonderful World of Ezekiel: With Dr. Rick Wadholm Jr

August 01, 2026

We had some unknown technical issues in today's show and some of the audio is garbled but I think you will still enjoy it. I talk with Dr. Rick Wadholm Jr. about why Christians shouldn’t avoid Ezekiel, even though it’s weird, graphic, and theologically challenging. We explore how Ezekiel opens with God’s glory showing up with the exiles in Babylon, then leaving the temple on a mobile throne and moving toward the displaced, which becomes a powerful message that God hasn’t abandoned people ...

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The Ask a Theologian Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published theologians, pastor-theologians, biblical scholars, practical theologians, university or seminary faculty, and pastors with specialized expertise in Christian doctrine or practice. Common among recent guests: Published books on theology, biblical studies, worship, spirituality, or pastoral care; University, seminary, church, or theological institute appointments; Academic or pastoral expertise in a focused area of Christian thought. Recent guests include Andrew Ray Williams, Sam Hole, and Rick Wadholm Jr..

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