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What does it look like to live faithfully in a world that often feels hostile to Christianity? The Apostle Peter wrote to believers facing suffering, uncertainty, and oppression, yet his message is filled with hope and confidence in Christ. Dr. William den Hollander joins Real Talk to discuss his book and Bible study guide on one Peter. Together, we’ll explore why this letter speaks so clearly to our times, what it means to live as exiles in this world, and how the gospel always provides living hope for suffering sojourners.

Slavery, polygamy, warfare, and the treatment of women—how do we make sense of the Bible’s most difficult passages? Dr. Smith joins the Real Talk podcast to tackle these challenging texts and consider whether there’s a difference between God permitting something and approving it.

The 2026 convocation evening celebrating God’s faithfulness was held on Friday, September 11, 2026. Dr. William den Hollander gave the keynote address entitled “Good News for the Lukewarm Church” and six students received their MDiv degree.