N.T. Wright on Reading Scripture with Wonder, God’s Homecoming, and Champagne for Breakfast

About this episode

N.T. Wright discusses the integration of pastoral ministry and academic theology, emphasizing the joy of returning to Scripture and the hope of God's presence with His people.

In this conversation, Jason Ballard sits down with N.T. Wright, New Testament scholar, Anglican minister, and longtime teacher, to talk about the grand story of Scripture, the vocation of the scholar-pastor, and the unique hope that sustains weary leaders. Tom reflects on his early sense of call, his lifelong commitment to holding together pastoral ministry and academic theology, and the deep joy of returning to Scripture over decades without losing wonder. He speaks candidly about the disorientation that can come through serious theological study, and offers wise, pastoral insight for those walking alongside students and pastors in seasons of theological questioning. Jason and Tom also explore the central burden behind Tom’s recent book God’s Homecoming . They discuss why the biblical story is not ultimately about leaving earth for heaven, but about God coming to dwell with His people and renew all things. From Romans 8 to the Psalms, from the Sermon on the Mount to the road to Emmaus, Tom helps reframe the Christian hope as resurrection, new creation, and the healing of the world under the reign of the risen Christ. Jason and Tom discuss: Tom’s early sense of call and the path…

People in this episode

Guest: N.T. Wright

Topics covered

• Scripture
• theology
• pastoral ministry
• Christian hope
• resurrection
• new creation

Keywords

• God's Homecoming
• theological study
• Christianity
• Anglican
• scholar-pastor

Mentioned in this episode

Products: God's Homecoming

Books & works: Reading Scripture with Wonder, Champagne for Breakfast, New Testament, Scripture, God’s Homecoming, Bible, Psalms

Places: Emmaus

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