John was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, studied biblical literature at Biola (BA ’08) and Talbot (MA ’10; MA ’11), earned a PhD from the University of St Andrews (Scotland) where he studied Galatians under Professor N. T. Wright, and currently serves as Associate Professor of New Testament and the Director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Bethel Seminary (St. Paul, MN). John is passionate about teaching biblical languages, hermeneutics, and exegesis, and he is a member of the Leadership Team at Mill City Church in Northeast Minneapolis. His hobbies include: strumming the guitar, listening to classic metal bands, playing sports, cheering on the Vegas Golden Knights as well as the SF 49ers and Giants, going snowboarding, reading Harry Potter, watching LOST, enjoying American craft beer, and sipping the finest of Scotch. John can be reached at j-dunne@bethel.edu (see Academia.edu profile for CV).
Dr. John Anthony Dunne
Dr. Grace Sangalang Ng
Grace recently completed an EdD at Biola University. She received her B.A. in English from the University of California, Los Angeles, and her M.A.s in Bible Exposition and Spiritual Formation from Talbot School of Theology. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, and is second-generation Filipino-American. Grace is interested in culture and how it relates to spiritual formation as she wrote her master’s thesis on shame and how it affects relationships with God and others in the Asian-American community. She loves listening to an eclectic variety of music and enjoys attending concerts and playing her guitar and piano. Grace also really likes good food, good conversations with friends, nature, hiking, and hanging at Disneyland with her husband, Stanley Ng.
Dr. Josh Carroll
Josh received his PhD from the University of Aberdeen, UK in New Testament. More importantly, he is a husband to his awesome wife Melodie and the father of three energy filled young boys. As far as education is concerned, Josh completed his graduate work at Talbot School of Theology receiving two Masters of Arts Degrees (Theology and Spiritual Formation). He spent over ten years in church and other ministry/leadership positions before making the move overseas to begin studying New Testament and 1st Century Judaism under Dr. Andrew Clarke at the University of Aberdeen. Upon Dr. Clarke’s early retirement, Josh finished his PhD under Dr. Jutta Leon-hardtbalzer. His completed PhD thesis looked at the understanding of the experience of divine wisdom in the Philo of Alexandria and the Apostle Paul. Josh’s current interests include: Spiritual Theology/Formation, New Testament and its 1st Century Jewish background, Leadership, Parenting, the modern and ancient Church Community, and a slew of others random things. Currently, Josh is serving as the Life Groups Pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in Dallas, TX where he is attempting to balance his scholarly pursuits and, at the same time, build a ministry of discipleship designed to permeate the life of individuals taking part in church community. Check out Josh’s website ADHDScholar.com and follow him on twitter @pastorcoolguy
Dr. Logan Williams
Logan recently completed a PhD at Durham University (UK) working on ethics in Paul’s letter to the Galatians under the supervision of Prof. John M. G. Barclay. He is California native to his very core. At Durham, other than spending his life in the library, he spends much of his time singing with the university a cappella group Northern Lights, or playing jazz gigs around town. You can contact Logan at logan.a.williams@durham.ac.uk
Dr. Brandon Hurlbert
Brandon is a lecturer in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at Durham university and a research associate at the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence (CSBV). His dissertation was on reading the book of Judges as Christian Scripture. He went to Biola University and Talbot School of Theology for his B.A and M.A. in Biblical and Theological studies. He enjoys reading, listening to, and watching good stories where ever they may be found. His passion and his heart is for the Church, with specific focus in integrating academic thought with church life. He can be reached at brandon.m.hurlbert@durham.ac.uk
Dr. Kris Song
Kris completed a PhD at the University of Aberdeen, School of Divinity under the supervision of Professor Grant Macaskill. He also teaches Greek and Exegesis at Talbot School of Theology on an adjunct basis. In a former life, Kris used to practice as an attorney focusing on U.S. federal litigation. His current doctoral research is on Pauline pneumatology and his research interests include church unity, culture, and religious freedom/civil liberties. Kris loves his wife and three kids, the company of good friends, and music that has the ring of truth to it.
Dr. Amber Bowen
Amber is Assistant Professor of Core Studies and Philosophy at Redeemer University (Hamilton, Ontario). She received her B.A. in History of Ideas and M.A. in Philosophy of Religion at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a PhD in philosophy through the University of Aberdeen. Her dissertation was on Kierkegaard and New Phenomenology under the supervision of Craig Bartholomew and J. Aaron Simmons. She was formerly a visiting scholar and research fellow at the Hong Kierkegaard Library at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. She is especially interested in the relationship between philosophy and theology, philosophy and spiritual formation, philosophy and pop culture, and post-critical hermeneutics. She lived in Milan, Italy for four and a half years in between college and grad school – an experience that grew her love for cooking, hiking, and having friends around the table.
Rev. Dr. Chris Porter
Chris is married with two kids, an ordained Anglican priest, and a postdoctoral fellow at Trinity College, Melbourne. Originally, he studied two degrees in psychology and software engineering at the Australian National University and the University of Adelaide (Australia), and then completed a PhD on Social Identity formation in the Gospel of John at Ridley College, Melbourne under the supervision of Dr. Michael F. Bird and Dr. J. Brian Tucker. Hobbies include home-brewing, building motorcars, and eating all the vegemite.
Rev. Daniel Parham
Daniel earned his BA in Biblical and Theological Studies (2013) from Biola University and a MA in Christian Education (2018) from Talbot School of Theology, and he is currently pursuing an MDiv at Duke Divinity School as a Black Church Studies Fellow. He formerly served as Dean of Students at Indiana Wesleyan University where he oversaw Student Conduct and Community Standards, Student Retention and Transitions, Campus Police, and student-related Title IX processes. Prior to moving to leaving California, Daniel served as an Elder at his church of 20 years, Gospel Memorial Church of God in Christ in Long Beach, CA, and worked as the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Retention at his alma mater, Biola University. His passions are the Church, theology, preaching the gospel and Christian higher education. From free flowing gospel and jazz music, to traditional Black Pentecostal preaching, to daily walks, he tries to enjoy some of the simple things of life.
Dr. Grace Emmett
Grace is Visiting Researcher at the Sheffield Institute for Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies. Her current project is entitled ‘Reimagining Paul: Apostolic Portraits of Masculinity’, which builds on her doctoral research looking at Paul’s self-presentation through the lens of masculinity studies. She completed her PhD at King’s College London in 2021 under the supervision of Professors Edward Adams and Joan Taylor. In addition to gender criticism, Grace is also interested in the reception history of biblical texts and eco-hermeneutics. She lives in London where she works for the Church of England, and in her free time she can usually be found running, planning trips to the coast, or drinking red wine.
Jennifer Guo
Jennifer is a PhD student in New Testament at the University of Notre Dame. She earned an MDiv and ThM at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where she also taught Greek. In her previous life, she had earned a B.A. in chemistry and Spanish (during which she became a Christian), and an M.S. in accountancy and was working in accounting before God rerouted her life to seminary. She has served in youth, college, and arts ministries in a variety of contexts. Besides all things nerdy, Jennifer particularly enjoys the arts (especially seeing musicals, playing piano, and singing), cooking (especially for other people), and watching Netflix while cleaning/organizing. You can follow her on Twitter @jenniferguo.
Stephanie Kate Judd
Stephanie Kate Judd is a lawyer based on Gadigal land in Sydney, Australia. She briefly read theological studies in Oxford in 2018-19, where she pursued an academic interest in disability, dignity, and human rights. She has been a Senior Fellow of Anglican Deaconess Ministries in 2021 and loves to write, whether articles for public media outlets or poetry for anyone who will read it (mostly her mum).
Stanley Ng
Stanley is currently engineering faculty at Oaks Christian School where he teaches interdisciplinary engineering subjects. Formerly, he has served as a physics and engineering department chair at Biola University, an executive pastor, and a biomedical entrepreneur. His current research interests are in complex adaptive systems, innovation-based learning environments, cardiology, and faith-science integration. He received his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from University of California, Irvine, M.Div. from Talbot School of Theology, and M.S. in Biomedical Diagnostics from Arizona State University.
Dr. Madison Pierce
Madison is Associate Professor at Western Theological Seminary (Holland, MI) and the New Testament Editor for Reviews of Biblical and Early Christian Studies. She completed her PhD in 2017 at Durham University under the supervision of Professor Francis Watson, and her thesis was subsequently published with Cambridge University Press under the title Divine Discourse in the Epistle to the Hebrews. Her current research interests are Hebrews, uses of Scripture in Scripture, and the Catholic Epistles. Madison enjoys walking, eating, and kayaking—especially with her husband Curtis and her daughter Isla.
Dr. Sydney Tooth
Sydney is Lecturer in New Testament and Greek at Oak Hill College, a theological college in London. She studied theology and biblical studies as an undergrad at the University of St Andrews in Scotland and received her master’s and PhD in New Testament from the University of Edinburgh, studying under Dr Matthew Novenson. Her research focuses on 1 & 2 Thessalonians, early Christian eschatology, and Paul’s understanding of supernatural forces. Sydney enjoys reading literature of all kinds, baking, and travelling with her husband and daughter.
Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Aram Warne Adishian
Rev. Dr. Nathaniel A. Warne received a Ph.D. in moral and political theology from Durham University. He is currently the priest at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mishawaka, Indiana, was previously a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Notre Dame in the Center for Theology, Science, and Human Flourishing and Center for Social Concerns, and has taught at Durham University, the University of Notre Dame, and Bexley Seabury Seminary Federation. Nathaniel is the author and editor of a number of books, including Josef Pieper on the Spiritual Life (University of Notre Dame Press, 2023), The Call to Happiness: Eudaimonism in English Puritan Thought (Lexington/Fortress Press, 2020), Cultural History of Death in the Renaissance (Bloomsbury, 2024), and Emotions and Religious Dynamics (Ashgate, 2013, co-edited with Douglas J. Davies). He has also published in a number of popular blogs and publications as well as academic journals. As a proud Armenian-American, Nathaniel cares deeply about a number of social issues, and is involved in local activism through the Michiana Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression and Faith in Indiana. He is also a member of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee for the South Bend Symphony.
Dr. Tim McNutt
Tim holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in New Testament Context from Northern Seminary, where he worked with professors Scot McKnight and Nijay Gupta. He lives in Casper, Wyoming where he pastors Salt and Light Church. Tim also completed the Master of Theological Studies at St. Louis University (2020). Tim also has a background in education with a BS from Clarion University and an M.Ed. from Bowie State University. He put his educational background and love for books to good use when he served as an elementary school librarian in the Prince George’s County Public Schools for 11.5 years. Besides reading, Tim loves sharing life with Amy as they explore different cuisines, watch Nordic noir mysteries, and pretend they have time to play golf. PS, besides all the family members, Tim has moved on from Skyrim to Witcher 3.
Additional contributors:
Joshua Agan; Carrie Allen; Aaron Argyropoulos; Dustin Arnold; James F. Arnold; Jonathan Baker; Brandon Barr; Brad Blakeley; Bob Buchanan; Justin Campbell; Trevor Cartwright; Marisa Casias; Kevin Collier; Kayle Curley; Justin Daneshmand; Garrett Eaglin; Matthew Emadi; Drew Emerson; Steve Feld; Jack Franicevich; Tanner Gish; Jeremy Goad; Justin Gum; Jeanette Hagen; Paloma Herrera; Taylor Holbrook; Caleb Johnson; Diamond Kathleen; Andrew Kelley; Clifford Kvidahl; Bobby Kvidt; King-Ho Leung; Andrew Linderer; Bryan Magaña; Michael Roy McCoy III; Clayton Milano; Kenny Montano; Raymond Morehouse; Julie Nemila; Stanley Ng; Sean O’Brien; Kevin O’Farrell; David Osborn; Tom Peters; Zac Reeves; Jamie Smith; Calvin Sodestrom; Lindsey Stairs; Carolyn Thomas; Lue-Yee Tsang; Ben Walton; Nathaniel Warne; Matt Taylor; Matthew Weinstock; Natasha Weinstock; Matt Wilcoxen.
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