The Stone Chapel Podcast

David Capes

"The Stone Chapel Podcast" is a weekly podcast of the friends and staff of The Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center in Houston, Texas. It is hosted by David Capes, Director of Academic Programming of the Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center. David is an engaging host, a respected New Testament scholar, and the author of Rediscovering Paul and Matthew through Old Testament Eyes. "The Stone Chapel Podcast" features theologians, scholars, and thought leaders from around the world for lively, informative, and educational discussions. With over 200 compelling, uplifting episodes that are valuable for all spiritually curious listeners, the Stone Chapel Podcast provides an unique, weekly refresh and renewal resource for pastors and church leaders.

In case you're interested in going deeper and want more educational content, most of the Stone Chapel podcasts are associated with The Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center's public lecture series, programs, and classes. Please visit our website for videos and panel discussions with many of the podcast visitors David has hosted, as well as all our resources and opportunities!

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#309
Tuesday · 19 min
Faith In The Workplace with Denise Daniels and Elaine Ecklund
· Denise Daniels (Wheaton College) and Elaine Ecklund (Rice University) join David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about their new book, Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work. Based on an incredible pool of data, Elaine and Denise offer their readers an evidence-based approach to understanding how faith works in the workplace. More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes Today's book, Working For Better · Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.org Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and our Facebook page.
#271
August 25 · 16 min
Exploring Exodus with Carmen Joy Imes
· Carmen Joy Imes, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Biola University, is giving a lecture at 7.00 pm, October 10, 2026 at the Lanier Theological Library in Houston Texas. Her title is "Exploring Exodus." She joins David Capes in this episiode of the Stone Chapel Podcast to give a preview of her talk that night. Information for the event can be found here. More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.org · Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's facebook page. Books by Carmen Joy Imes
#280
August 18 · 24 min
Jesus Spoke Aramaic with Ewan MacLeod
Ewan MacLeod joins David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about the significance of knowing Aramaic to being able to read and interpret the New Testament. He has a website you might want to see: jesusspokearamaic.com. There are lessons, older translations, and access to Ewan himself, who coaches people on how to read Aramaic. · More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes · A transcript from this episode · Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.org · Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's Facebook page.
#306
August 11 · 17 min
The Origin of Hymns with Robert J. Morgan
Robert Morgan is back on the Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about his new book, The Origin of Hymns: It Is Well with My Soul (Harper Collins, 2026). The book came about in a most unusual way, but it is full of hymns and hymn stories that you want to know. Did you know that hymns are singable theology? Well, think about it. • More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes • A transcript from this episode • Books by Robert J. Morgan • Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.org • Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's Facebook page. My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me is sung by Sandra Entermann from her album More Than Anything and can be found on Spotify.
#305
August 4 · 21 min
One Faith, One People with Andrew Roth
Andrew Gabriel Roth, a respected Aramaic specialist and his wife Jaye were visiting fellows at the Lanier Theological Library for a time. He launched One Faith One People Ministries in order to demonstrate that the two testaments of the Christian Bible are essentially one story. He is working on a variety of projects that will interest you. Especially, if you are a Bible nerd, like Dr. Capes! • More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes • A transcript from this episode • Andre Roth's books • One Fatih, One People. Ministries • Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.edu • Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's Facebook page.
#304
July 28 · 20 min
Good Ground with Beth Madison
Dr. Beth Madison was a resident scholar at the Lanier Theological Library. She and her husband were in Houston a few weeks ago as she was writing a new book. She agreed to sit down with David Capes and talk about her work as a soil scientist and professor at Union University in Jackson, TN. She has used her work in science to connect with audiences through several inspirational books. Do you want to know the difference between soil and dirt? Do you want to know the beauty queen of soil? Then listen. · More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes · Books by Beth Madison · A transcript from this episode · Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.edu · Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's Facebook page.
#303
July 21 · 22 min
David's Heart with Ben Johnson
Recently, Dr. Benjamin Johnson was resident at the Lanier Theological Library to work on a book. So, Dr. Capes coaxed him to sit down and record an episode of The Stone Chapel Podcast. Johnson is an Old Testament specialist and is interested in stories and how characters develop in them. For his upcoming project he is looking into "David's Heart." He is discovering some interesting things. What kind of things, you ask? Well listen and see. · More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes · A transcript from this episode · Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.edu · Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's Facebook page.
#302
July 14 · 26 min
When Judaism Began with Steven Bob
Today on the Stone Chapel Podcast, one of my favorite rabbis, Rabbi Steven Bob. We became acquainted when I taught at Wheaton College. After decades of working on and becoming an expert on Jonah, he has now turned his attention to the books of Ezra & Nehemiah. Largely forgotten by Christians and Jews, these two texts tell the story of how Judaism began. That is, the Judaism we know today. Rabbi Bob has written a terrific book When Judaism Began, Exploring the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah. · More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes · A transcript from this episode · Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.edu · Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's Facebook page.
#301
July 7 · 23 min
Mesa Global with Milton Acosta, David Baer and Jack Messara
Mesa Global is truly a global organization operating in 50 countries across six continents. Today, three of their key leaders join David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcast to discuss their history and mission: Milton Acosta, David Baer, and Jack Messara. They are deeply invested in theological education for the Majority World. With seminaries closing or merging in the west, there is a growing need for theological colleges and seminaries in places where people are coming to faith in huge numbers. · More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes · A transcript from this episode Jack Messara | JMessarra@mesaglobal.co Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.edu Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's Facebook page.
#300
June 30 · 22 min
Walking With God with N.T. Wright
For our 300th episode N. T. (Tom) Wright joins David Capes to discuss questions that arose from Beth Moore's book, Walking with God: A Five Week Journey in Step with the Savior. In fact, he helped David with his homework! Tom rehearses his growing up years and spiritual influences that has led him to be one of the top scholars in the world. • More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes • A transcript from this episode • Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.edu • Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's Facebook page.
#299
June 23 · 23 min
Saving New Testament Manuscripts with Denis Salgado and Pete Forde
Denis Salgado and Pete Forde join David Capes today on The Stone Chapel Podcast. They are both working for the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (csntm.org). Their mission is to discover and preserve through high quality images the 5000 plus manuscripts of the Greek New Testament. This is vital because these manuscripts are deteriorating at an alarming rate. What's more! CSNTM makes these images available to people all over the world for free to promote the love for and study of the Greek New Testament. If you want to know how you got your New Testament, listen right now. Listen to more episodes of The Stone Chapel Podcast. Here's a transcript of this episode. CSNTM.org · Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's Facebook page. Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.org
#298
June 16 · 28 min
God's Homecoming with N.T. Wright
Dr. N. T. Wright has lectured at the Lanier Theological Library in Houston seven times. He was in Houston recently to give a lecture in the Stone Chapel: "Reading the Bible the Right Way Up." You can find that on our YouTube channel. He joined David Capes on the podcast to talk about his lecture and to discuss his new book God's Homecoming, The Forgotten Promise of Future Renewal (HarperOne). He challenges the assumption that the main point of the Christian faith is to get people to heaven when they die. What is its goal? Listen and see. · More Stone Chapel Podcast episodes · A transcript from this episode · Dr. Wright's book, God's Homecoming · Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.edu · Our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking and it's Facebook page.
#296
June 2 · 21 min
George Washington's Sacred Fire with Peter Lillback
Dr. Peter Lillback joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about George Washington. He has written an important book entitled George Washington's Sacred Fire. He tackles the historical question: Was George Washington a Deist? A good historian will not answer that question until he/she has read everything Washington ever wrote or said. Beyond that, the historian will want to hear from everyone who had first-hand knowledge of Washington. That is what Lillback did. So what's the answer? Listen and see. Watch the video of this podcast on You Tube. Listen to more episodes of The Stone Chapel Podcast. Here is a transcript of this episode. Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.org Follow our sister podcast on Facebook. Dr. Lillback's book.
#295
May 26 · 20 min
Disability and The Church with Benjamin Wall
Dr. Benjamin Wall is back on The Stone Chapel Podcast. This time he talks with David Capes about disabilities and the church. Rather than seeing disabilities as something we have to "accommodate" Wall asks us to consider some other deeper, more abiding questions about all of us. What are they? Take a listen and see. Dr. Wall's previous episode. Here is a transcript of this episode. Listen to more episodes of The Stone Chapel Podcast. Join us our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking on Facebook. Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.org.
#292
May 19 · 17 min
From Genesis to Junia with Preston Sprinkle
Preston Sprinkle has gone from uncertainty to certainty on the question of women in leadership in the churches. He sets his reasoning and thinking through scripture in a new book, From Genesis to Junia. The subtitle describes it as an honest search for what the Bible really says about women in leadership. Preston joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to talk through some of the issues. Watch the video podcast on Youtube. Listen to more episodes of The Stone Chapel Podcast here. Here is a transcript of this episode. Here is a link to Preston Sprinkle's book, From Genesis to Junia. Listen to our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking. Follow Exegetically Speaking and Friends on Facebook. Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.org.
#290
May 12 · 20 min
The "Job Girl" with Ellie Paley
Dr. Ellie Paley is a newly minted PhD from Cambridge University. She has been dubbed "the Job girl" by friends because she has written a "crackin'" thesis on Job AND she has memorized Job in the Hebrew. That's quite a feat. She joins David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about her work and to hint at the question: is there a resolution to the book of Job? Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.org Listen to more episodes of The Stone Chapel Podcast here. Here is the transcript for this episode. Watch our video podcast episodes on Youtube. Follow us and our sister podcast Exegetically Speaking on facebook.
#292
May 5 · 21 min
C.S. Lewis: On the Good Life with Benjamin Wall
Dr. Benjamin Wall joins David Capes today on The Stone Chapel Podcast. He and his family have been resident for a few months at the Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center. Dr. Wall is a theologian and an ethicist. He has been working on several articles related to C. S. Lewis' notion of humanity, particularly related to his book, The Abolition of Man. Listen to more episodes of The Stone Chapel Podcast. Here is the transcript from this episode. Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.org Follow our sister podcast, Exegetically Speaking on Facebook. Watch our video podcast episodes on Youtube.
#291
April 28 · 19 min
What Christians Ought to Believe with Michael Bird
Dr. Michael Bird joins David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about his book What Christians Ought to Believe: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine through the Apostles Creed. This book is essential Christian doctrine taught through the lens of the Apostle's Creed. Dr. Bird is a prolific writer, teacher, and podcaster. And he despises coffee, but don't hold that against him. Watch the video podcast version on Youtube. Listen to many more great episodes of TSCP. Here is a transcript from this episode. Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.org Get a copy of Dr. Bird's book here. Follow our sister podcast Exegetically Speaking on your favorite podcast platform.
#290
April 21 · 20 min
God Hasn't Forgotten You with Robert J. Morgan
"Before there was Joseph, Mary, and the baby Jesus; there was Zechariah, Elizabeth, and the baby John." Dr. Robert Morgan joins David Capes for this episode of "The Stone Chapel Podcast." He is a prolific author who loves Scripture, theology, and the great hymns of the faith. He has written a wonderful book entitled God Hasn't Forgotten You: 24 Remarkable Ways God Is Working in You and through You. It is an extended medication and explanation of Luke chapter 1. Before there was Joseph, Mary, and the baby Jesus; there was Zechariah, Elizabeth, and the baby John. For Dr. Morgan's book: God Hasn't Forgotten You: 24 Remarkable Ways God Is Working in You and through You. You can find many more great episodes here. Here is the transcript for this episode. Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.org Follow our sister podcast Exegetically Speaking on facebook.
#289
April 14 · 19 min
Reframing Biblical Theology with Dan Fredericks
Veteran Old Testament scholar, Dr. Dan Fredericks, joins David Capes today on The Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about his book, Reframing Biblical Theology: The Eternal Design. Why does it need to be reframed? Well, stop what you're doing right now and listen! Dr. Fredericks is about to tell you. More intriguing episodes of TSCP Here is a transcript of this episode. Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.org.

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