Description

Matthew Y. Emerson (PhD) is Dean of Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry at Oklahoma Baptist University.

His book, He Descended to the Dead: An Evangelical Theology of Holy Saturday, was winner of the 2020 CT book of the year in theology.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What the Apostles' Creed means when it says Jesus descended to the dead.
• How interpretation of Christ's descent evolved over time.
• Our participation in the cult of CrossFit.
• Matt's favorite fiction from the past year.
• How pastors can preach Christ's descent this Lenten season.

This episode is sponsored by Oklahoma Wesleyan University.