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In this insightful episode of the Forum Podcast from Calvin Theological Seminary, current ThM student Leah Jolly talks with Dr. Madison Pierce, Associate Professor of New Testament at Western Theological Seminary, whose scholarship centers on Hebrews, the Catholic Epistles, and Scripture’s use of Scripture.

Dr. Pierce shares how her early love for teaching and Scripture led her from small group Bible studies to advanced research on divine speech and the Trinity in Hebrews. Along with Leah and Dr. Pierce, you'll explore how careful reading of Scripture—especially the “muted voices” of the New Testament—can deepen your faith and address common assumptions about law, grace, and the nature of God’s ongoing revelation.

Join them for a conversation that blends personal story, theological insight, and a passion for helping the church read the Bible more faithfully.

In this episode:
-How Dr. Pierce’s vocation as a teacher began in her teens
-What drew her to the Book of Hebrews—and why we shouldn’t be afraid of it
-The beauty of Scripture as a conversation among the Father, Son, and Spirit
-Why lifelong learning matters for pastors and teachers
-Insights from her books Muted Voices of the New Testament and Reading the Later New Testament as Christian Scripture

Timestamps:
00:00 – Dr. Pierce’s early faith and call to teach
05:00 – Falling in love with the Book of Hebrews
11:00 – Teaching, mentoring, and pastoral care in academia
16:00 – Rethinking how we read Scripture and the Jewish context of the New Testament
20:00 – Exploring divine speech in Hebrews
27:00 – “Muted Voices” and honoring the diversity of the New Testament
30:00 – Upcoming projects and reflections on the humanity of Christ

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