Josh P. S. Samuel, PhD - Theology Breakdown

Sermon, Teaching

You Don’t Have to be a Big Shot to Make a Big Difference

When Ravi Zacharias’s scandal emerged, it took me a while to process. I looked up to him for a long time. Maybe you’ve felt the same way about him, or even some other leader in the Church. And what about…

Josh Samuel
September 7, 2022

Full Interview

What Does the Bible Say about Disability: An Interview with Dr. Lamar Hardwick, the Autism Pastor

People who experience disabilities are important and valuable. We need to get better at understanding and including people with disabilities. For this episode of Theology Breakdown, I interview a special guest, Dr. Lamar Hardwick, also known as the Autism Pastor,…

Josh Samuel
July 8, 2022

Article

Why Pentecostals Should Love Church History: Lessons from Dr. Ronald A. N. Kydd

I recently wrote an article for the Testimony/Enrich magazine on “Why Pentecostals Should Love Church History: Lessons from Dr. Ronald A. N. Kydd” I definitely learned a lot from Dr. Kydd from his books and a recent interview I did…

Josh Samuel
April 19, 2022

Song

God’s Great Plan – A Fun Song to Encourage My Students

This month the students at the school I teach, Master’s College and Seminary, hosted a coffee house. Some of the students asked if some of us on staff would be willing to attend and participate, so for fun I took…

Josh Samuel
October 26, 2021

Full Interview

Gifts of the Spirit, Healing, & “Non-Western” Church History for Today – With Dr. Ronald A.N. Kydd

I had the privilege to interview Dr. Ron Kydd for my most recent episode of Theology Breakdown with Josh Samuel. We tackle various themes related to the charismatic gifts, healing, and the “non-Western” stories in Church history. This episode even…

Josh Samuel
October 7, 2021

Teaching

How to Know God’s Will for Your Life

One of the biggest questions we often ask ourselves is our purpose for life. And if there is a God, does God have a purpose or will for my life? How to navigate those questions can be difficult. In this…

Josh Samuel
July 29, 2021

Full Interview

Josh Samuel Interviewed on the Themes of Theology and Worship

I had the privilege of joining The Target Ministry, a youth and young adults ministry based in Puerto Rico, for an interview on Theology and Worship. Check it out here – and if you know someone who knows Spanish, you…

Josh Samuel
July 28, 2021

Full Interview

Can We Integrate the Work of the Spirit and Biblical Scholarship? An Interview with Dr. Craig S. Keener

I was honored to interview one of my favorite New Testament scholars, Dr. Craig Keener, for my latest Theology Breakdown episode. You can check it out on YouTube or on your favorite podcasting platform (links below). We broadly discuss the…

Josh Samuel
June 25, 2021

Teaching

An Adjustment I Made to Strengthen My Study and Work Habits

I often got stressed over grades, especially during my undergraduate studies in theology. But over time I realised I was taking the wrong approach to studies and work. It was a simple but profound adjustment for me, that made a…

Josh Samuel
May 6, 2021

Full Interview

Habits You Need for Spiritual Growth – Interview with Dr. Darryl Dash

If you’re struggling with growing spiritually, Dr. Darryl Dash helps us navigate that with so many insights in my interview with him, based on his book, “How to Grow: Applying the Gospel to All of Your Life.” His book on…

Josh Samuel
April 1, 2021

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