Dr Adam Koontz talks about growing in knowledge and wisdom, and the importance of reading and reflection.
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BHoP#343 Pastoral Formation – Part 3
Brian Yamabe talks with Dr Adam Koontz about the scriptural and historical modes of pastoral formation, the changing nature of education in the internet age, and expectations for what will come in the future.
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BHoP#341 Pastoral Formation – Part 2
Brian Yamabe talks with Dr Adam Koontz about the benefits and drawbacks of different approaches to pastoral formation and what that education needs to achieve.
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BHoP#339 Pastoral Formation – Part 1
Brian Yamabe talks with Dr Adam Koontz about the Koinonia gathering which discussed pastoral formation issues and the positions on either side of the debate.
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BHoP#322 Questions About Modesty, The Liberal Arts, and Learning to Live as a Christian
Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about what modesty means for men and women, the benefits and purpose of the Liberal Arts, and learning sanctification and the Christian life in the church.
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BHoP#320 Qualifications for Elders and for Pastors
Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about qualifications for elders and pastors, how one should examine one’s self and others, and what the bible says about those roles in the church.
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BHoP#291 The End(s) of the LCMS with Pastor Joseph Beran
Dr Adam Koontz talks with guest Pr Joseph Beran about educating pastors, church planting, demographic decline, and more.
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BHoP#239 On Academia and Appearances
Dr Adam Koontz answers listener questions and talks about Marxism in academia, Seminex, and focusing on work rather than appearances.
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