The Study Podcast
June 3, 2025

Historical Books | Nehemiah

Nehemiah is the right man at the right time. While Ezra rebuilds the temple, Nehemiah works on the city and the community. Rebuilding and reforming a city in ruin.

From Here to Eternity
June 2, 2025

Sharing the Gospel in Urban Settings

Dr. Hopkins converses with missionary Paul Salem about raising children overseas verses in western contexts and where to start in reaching a city of millions.

The Study Podcast
May 27, 2025

Historical Books | Ezra

God is faithful and sends Israel Ezra the scribe when they need him most. But will the people turn from their idolatrous ways and foreign wives?

From Here to Eternity
May 26, 2025

Living as a Third Culture Kid

Dr. Phil Hopkins interviews Geoff Logan about his experiences as a third culture kid growing up in Armenia. Geoff describes the cultural differences, and the challenges of reintegrating into American culture. He reflects on the importance of the gospel and the fulfill

The Study Podcast
May 20, 2025

Historical Books | 1 & 2 Chronicles

What is the purpose of 1st and 2nd Chronicles if a huge part of the content is just repeated from 1st and 2nd Kings? Chronicles has more of an emphasis on David as the ideal king. In this episode, Dr. Wegner takes a look at the historical context and literary content

From Here to Eternity
May 19, 2025

The Iranian Dress Code for Women and the Church’s Response

In this episode, Dr. Hopkins discusses the cultural and religious issues surrounding the dress code for women in Iran, particularly the hijab and chador. Including historical context of Western missionaries and the Iranian Revolution in the discussion, Hopkins argues

The Study Podcast
May 13, 2025

Historical Books | Kings Part 4

Tyler and Dr. Wegner finish up the books of Kings and the downward spiral of Kings in Israel and Judah that lead to the exile of all the people.

From Here to Eternity
May 12, 2025

Ministering in Turkey and Louisiana

Dr. Hopkins is joined by Scott Byrd, executive pastor of The Bridge Community Church in Ruston Louisiana, to talk about the how God's call for your life can happen in ways you don't expect, as well as the challenges and joys of ministering overseas.

The Study Podcast
May 6, 2025

Historical Books | Kings Part 3

Dr. Wegner takes us on a small excursion to visit the Israelite concept of Afterlife, in order for us to better understand the passage in 1 Kings 1:21, "When my lord the king sleeps with his fathers".

From Here to Eternity
May 5, 2025

Persian Theological Education

When David Page moved to the Middle East, he realized something huge. The Persian culture had majorly Islamized Bible stories to the point were Christianity couldn't even be recognized. He decided that his work needed to be systemized and created a theological educati