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Brandon Smith and Kevin Vanhoozer discuss literal and spiritual readings of Scripture, Protestant hermeneutics and retrieval, and how Christian higher education can survive. Read Kevin’s books...
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Church Grammar
Hosted by Brandon D. Smith · religion · EN-US
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The Church Grammar podcast engages theology and the church in a fresh way, centered on wide-ranging conversations with scholars and Bible teachers.
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What is Church Grammar about?
The Church Grammar podcast engages theology and the church in a fresh way, centered on wide-ranging conversations with scholars and Bible teachers.
Who hosts Church Grammar?
Church Grammar is hosted by Brandon D. Smith. The show has published 137 episodes to date.
What has Church Grammar covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The State of Hermeneutics and Christian Higher Education (with Kevin Vanhoozer)" (2 June 2026, 45 minutes), "12 Misconceptions About Protestants and Baptists (with Gavin Ortlund)" (4 May 2026, 81 minutes), and "Debunking 4 Myths About Nicaea" (3 April 2026, 16 minutes).
How often does Church Grammar publish?
Church Grammar publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 137 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Church Grammar?
Booking probability for Church Grammar is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Church Grammar requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Church Grammar's contact route on record: verified email.
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About the host
Brandon D. Smith hosts Church Grammar, a religion podcast with 137 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- May 4, 20261h 21m
Brandon Smith and Gavin Ortlund discuss 12 misconceptions about Protestants and Baptists, including: Protestants invented a new church, sola scriptura is anti-tradition, Protestants removed books from the Bible, and...
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Debunking 4 Myths About Nicaea
Apr 3, 202616 minBrandon Smith debunks four common myths about Nicaea: (1) Nicaea invented the Trinity; (2) Nicaea invented the New Testament; (3) Constantine invented orthodoxy; (4) Nicaea was Athanasius vs. Arius. Watch this on...
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Nicaea’s Legacy Then and Now (with Mark Smith)
Feb 24, 202639 minThis episode is a conversation with Dr. Mark Smith of the University of Cambridge. We discuss Nicaea’s reception and authority in Ephesus and Chalcedon (1:30), exegetical arguments around the early councils and...
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6 Reasons I’m a Baptist
Feb 9, 202621 minIn this video, Brandon Smith offers six reasons why he is a Baptist. These six reasons are a basic foundation for Baptist beliefs that most Baptists historic and modern can affirm. For a helpful introduction to Baptist...
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- Jan 5, 202650 min
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Matthew Levering of Mundelein Seminary. We discuss Catholic beliefs on topics such as how to agree and disagree with the Pope and Catholic doctrine (1:03), the latest discussions...
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In Memoriam: Three Hours of Daniel Treier
Dec 29, 20252h 51mAs a way to honor and memorialize Daniel Treier (1972–2025), this is a megapod episode of his four appearances on Church Grammar: (00:17) – Brandon’s reflections on Dan’s life (03:43) – On Theological...
- Dec 21, 202545 min
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Jamin Goggin of Talbot School of Theology. We discuss pastoral power (2:35), pastoral confession (11:37), pastoral pride (25:02), and more. Get the book here . *** We’re...
- Dec 3, 202550 min
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Joshua Heavin and Caleb Wait of the Passages podcast . We discuss the genesis of their Passages podcast on Nicaea (1:29), the Nicene Creed in our different Christian traditions...
- Nov 21, 202548 min
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Mark Gignilliat of Beeson Divinity School and Dr. Heath Thomas of Oklahoma Baptist University. We discuss foundational hermeneutical assumptions about canon, time, and providence...
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Andrew Walker on Charlie Kirk, the Future of Conservatism, and Baptist Political Theology
Oct 21, 202552 minThis episode is a conversation with Dr. Andrew Walker of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. We discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk (1:41), the various coalitions in and future of conservative politics...
- Oct 6, 202544 min
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Stephen Presley of the Center for Religion, Culture, & Democracy. We discuss retrieving biblical theology and cultural engagement in the early church (1:31), hermeneutics and...
- Aug 25, 202555 min
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Frey. We discuss how classical education and the Great Books benefit students (1:26), the role of curiosity and wonder in formation and education (21:27), books that...
- Aug 3, 202558 min
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Erik Lundeen of Christ Our Redeemer Seminary. We discuss the literal sense in the Reformation era (3:49), Christian and Jewish commentaries’ impact on the Reformation...
- Jul 8, 202543 min
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Kelly Kapic of Covenant College. We discuss productivity in Christianity and according to the world (2:21), theological anthropology and the good life (4:17), Chalcedonian...
- Jun 16, 20251h 8m
This episode is a conversation with Dr. James Wood of Redeemer University. We discuss postliberal political theory (3:56), the church’s witness in the world (22:49), Christian nationalism and church/state...
- May 27, 202543 min
This episode is a conversation with Dr. David Hogg of Phoenix Seminary. We discuss studying medieval theology before it was cool (2:42), the relationship between Nicaea and the Medieval period (9:43), the papacy in...
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Matthew Levering on the Pope, Mary, and Justification in Catholic-Protestant Dialogue (Repost)
May 5, 20251h 11mThis episode is a repost of our conversation with Dr. Matthew Levering of Mundelein Seminary. We discuss becoming a Christian and his path to Catholicism (4:40), major doctrines Catholics and Protestants agree on...
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Steven Duby on Habakkuk and Theological Commentary
Mar 31, 202545 minThis episode is a conversation with Dr. Steven Duby of Phoenix Seminary. We discuss writing a theological commentary with various disciplines involved (2:30), insights from biblical studies and authorial intent(s)...
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Baptist Q&A with Matthew Emerson
Mar 7, 202558 minThis episode is a conversation with Dr. Matthew Emerson of Oklahoma Baptist University. We discuss paedobaptism and catholicity, changing liturgy in the church, Baptists and the state, and more. Buy Matt’s new...
Recent guests
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Kevin Vanhoozer
Research Professor of Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
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Brandon Smith
vice president of global sales and product management, National Association of Insurance Commissioners
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Gavin Ortlund
President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville, First Baptist Church of Ojai
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Mark Smith
author of A Better Choice: The Manager’s Guide to Skills-First Hiring, Australian Rail Industry Standards Organisation
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