
Pastor Scholar Podcast
From the halls of academia to pulpits on Sunday, are pastors and scholars worlds apart on current issues facing the Church? What about essential doctrine? Can the gap between these worlds be bridged? Join Dr. Cory Marsh, Professor of New Testament at Southern California Seminary, and Pastor Ryan Day of Revolve Bible Church, as each offers his own unique perspective on matters Christians wrestle with today.
Episodes
31 episodes
EP 29 | The Rant
Join us on Episode 29 of the Pastor | Scholar Podcast as we we tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the Church today—from the rise of women pastors to the dangers of Christian celebrity culture. Should seminary education be required f...
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Episode 29
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56:47

EP 28 | Current State of International Missions | Dr. Chris Burnett
Join us on Episode 30 of the Pastor | Scholar Podcast as we sit down with Dr. Chris Burnett to explore the Current State of International Missions. From the decline of full-time missionaries to the urgent need to reach the unreached in the 10/4...
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Episode 28
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1:22:10

EP 27 | A Biblical View of Hell: Myth vs. Reality
In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most controversial and misunderstood topics in Christianity—Hell. Why do so many people believe in Heaven, but not in Hell? What does the Bible really teach about Hell, Hades, Sheol, and the Lake of...
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Episode 27
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1:00:17

EP 26 | Challenges & Opportunities of Christian Publishing | Dr. Madison Trammel
What Makes a Book Publishable? 📚In this special episode of the Pastor | Scholar Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Madison Trammel to delve into the world of Christian publishing.+ Discover the criteria publishers consider when selecting...
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Episode 26
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1:19:14

EP 25 | The Case for A Future Millennial Kingdom
What is a Premillennial view of the end times?How do hermeneutics effect your view of the end times?Does Dispensationalism help explain what Christ will do in the Millennial Kingdom?Join Pastor Ryan Day, Dr. Cory M. Marsh...
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Episode 25
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1:08:56

EP 24 | Christmas Episode: FAQ’s About the Christmas Story
Why do we celebrate Christmas on the 25th? Why was Mary chosen to bare Jesus Christ? In episode 24 of the Pastor Scholar Podcast, Pastor Ryan Day, Dr. Cory M. Marsh, and Chris Miller answer this question.
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Episode 24
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59:55

EP 23 | Reclaiming Biblical Manhood
What does masculinity look like according to the Bible? We must take back and biblically define what true manhood is! In episode 23 of the Pastor Scholar Podcast, Pastor Ryan Day, Dr. Cory M. Marsh, and Chris Miller answer this question.
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Episode 23
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1:08:34

EP 22 | Is The Rapture In The Bible And Why Should It Matter?
Is the Rapture in the Bible? What is the point of the Rapture? Join Dr. Cory Marsh and Pastor Ryan Day as they navigate through some of the most asked questions about the Rapture. Resources Mentions In This Episode
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Episode 22
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1:18:13

EP 21 | Special Episode: The 2024 Presidential Election | Dr. Gregg L. Frazer
In episode 21 of the Pastor Scholar Podcast, Pastor Ryan Day, Dr. Cory M. Marsh, Dr. Gregg L. Frazer and Chris Miller discuss the critical points Christians need to consider in this election cycle.Dr. Gregg L. Frazer is the Dean of the ...
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Episode 21
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1:14:22

EP 20 | The Current Bible War
What do Christians need to know about regarding the latest religious laws we’re seeing? In episode 20 of the Pastor Scholar Podcast, Pastor Ryan Day, Dr. Cory M. Marsh, and Chris Miller answer this question.
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Episode 20
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49:18

EP 19 | What No One Tells You About Being a Pastor or Seminary Professor
Welcome to the ONE Year anniversary of the Pastor | Scholar Podcast. In this special episode, we get to a behind-the-scenes look at Pastor Ryan Day and Dr. Cory M. Marsh. They will walk us through the life, trials, and joys of being a pastor an...
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Episode 19
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1:02:08

EP 18 | How to be a Biblical Parent | Dr. Mark Kelley
What do Christian parents of today’s culture need to know to raise up Godly children? In episode 18 of the Pastor Scholar Podcast, Pastor Ryan Day, Dr. Cory M. Marsh, Dr. Mark Kelley and Chris Miller answer this question.Dr. Mark Kelley...
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Episode 18
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54:49

EP 17 | Reaching Today's Culture for Christ | Dr. Alex Montoya
In a culture that increasingly rejects Christian values, what should be the response of the church? In this episode of the Pastor Scholar Podcast, Dr. Alex Montoya, Pastor Ryan Day, Dr. Cory M. Marsh, and Chris Miller answer this question and h...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:12:48

Bonus Episode | What Would Paul Say to the Church in America? | Dr. Thomas Schreiner
What issues in the Church today do Christians need to watch out for? In this episode of the Pastor Scholar Podcast, Dr. Thomas Schreiner, Pastor Ryan Day, Dr. Cory M. Marsh, and Chris Miller answer this question.
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Season 1
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1:16:55

EP 16 | Apologetics: The Science of Defending the Faith
What is the best approach to Apologetics? In this episode of the Pastor Scholar Podcast, Pastor Ryan Day, Dr. Cory M. Marsh, and Chris Miller answer this question and give a case for Presuppositional Apologetics.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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56:40

EP 15 | Reclaiming the Pulpit | Dr. Ryan Rippee
What is the role of the pulpit in the Church? In this episode of the Pastor Scholar Podcast, Dr. Ryan Rippee, Pastor Ryan Day, Dr. Cory M. Marsh, and Chris Miller answer this question.Dr. Ryan Rippee is the President and Professor of Ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:05:48

EP 14 | Is The Portrayal of Jesus A Sin?
Is it wrong for men to create visual or physical depictions of Jesus Christ? Is watching shows like The Chosen helpful for Christians? In this episode of the Pastor Scholar Podcast, Pastor Ryan Day, Dr. Cory M. Marsh, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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53:24

EP 13 | Fighting For the Truth | Dr. Richard Bargas
In this episode of the Pastor Scholar Podcast, Pastor Ryan Day, Dr. Cory M. Marsh, and Chris Miller are joined by Dr. Richard P. Bargas to discuss biblical fundamentalism.Want to know more about reclaiming Biblical Fundamentalism? Grab ...
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Episode 13
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1:04:31

EP 12 | The Truth About Dispensationalism | Dr. James Fazio
All Christians NEED to understand this KEY theology… In this episode of the Pastor Scholar Podcast, Pastor Ryan Day and Dr. Cory M. Marsh are joined by Dr. James Fazio to give an in-depth explanation of dispensationalism.Do you want to ...
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Episode 12
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1:18:04

EP 11 | Christians and AI
Is the AI revolution a danger to the Church? In this episode of the Pastor Scholar Podcast, Pastor Ryan Day and Dr. Cory M. Marsh discuss the various applications of AI, its possible upsides, and its limitations.
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Episode 11
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55:27

EP 10 | Is Catholicism truly Christian? | Mike Gendron
In this episode of the Pastor Scholar Podcast, Pastor Ryan Day, Dr. Cory M. Marsh, and Mike Gendron discuss the Roman Catholic church’s pagan traditions, departure from the faith of the apostles, and more.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:05:46

EP 09 | The Future of Pastors in America
These are some of the key issues modern pastors need to watch out for… In this episode of the Pastor Scholar Podcast, Pastor Ryan Day and Dr. Cory M. Marsh discuss the future of American pastors, seminary, the decline of pastors’ satisfaction, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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52:31

EP 08 | How Easy Is It for A Person to Be Saved?
What does it look like to be born-again?… In this episode of the Pastor Scholar Podcast, Pastor Ryan Day and Dr. Cory M. Marsh talk about what it means to be saved, what “free grace theology” is, and more!
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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53:53

EP 07 | Issues Facing Pastors Post-Pandemic | Dr. Dave Deets
Post-pandemic, what are the greatest needs of pastors today? Dr. Dave Deets, Vice President of Ministries for the Institute of Biblical Leadership, joins Pastor Ryan Day and Dr. Cory Marsh in addressing such issues as developing church leaders,...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:08:14

EP 06 | Should Christians Support Israel?
In episode 06 of the Pastor | Scholar Podcast, Dr. Cory Marsh and Pastor Ryan Day talk about everything Israel: whether Christians should support them or not, their perspective on the Israel-Hamas war, what Israel’s current position in God’s re...
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Episode 6
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56:22
