Spirit Talk Theology

Demystifying Christian Mysticism: Union, Formation, and Spirituality in Paul and the Medieval West

Miranda explores the heart of Christian mysticism through the lives and writings of medieval theologians like William of Saint-Thierry and Mechthild of Magdeburg. Far from being strange or detached spirituality, true Christian mysticism is rooted in Christ, grounded in Scripture, and expressed through devotion, transformation, and participation in the life of God.

Dr. Eirini - Christian Light Mysticism and Symeon the New Theologian

In this profound episode of Spirit Talk Theology, Miranda sits down with theologian Dr. Eirini Artemi to explore the life, theology, and spiritual vision of Symeon the New Theologian, one of only three persons in Christian east history formally given the title “Theologian.” Together they unpack the Orthodox understanding of uncreated (divine) light, the nature of true Christian mysticism, and why theology is not merely something we study, but something we live.

Foot Washing: The Path of Christian Humility

Miranda Nelson explores Jesus’ foot washing in John 13, unpacking its deep meaning for humility, love, and Christian fellowship. She connects foot washing to baptism, ongoing spiritual cleansing, communion, and community, showing how serving one another reflects Christ’s sacrificial love and forms the heart of discipleship.

Dr. Coulter - Prophecy, Women, Pentecost, and Structure of the Early Church

In this compelling episode of Spirit Talk Theology, host Miranda Nelson sits down with Dr. Dale Coulter — Oxford-trained historical theologian and one of Miranda’s own professors — to explore how the Holy Spirit shattered cultural barriers in the early church and raised women into their God-given callings from the very beginning. 
 
Together, they uncover how Pentecost didn’t just birth the Church — it birthed a new humanity where men and women prophesied, taught, led house churches, and advanced the gospel side-by-side, empowered by the Spirit rather than restricted by the culture of their day. From Priscilla instructing Apollos to Junia the apostle — Dr. Coulter reveals the biblical and historical evidence that women have always been central to the mission of God. 
 
They also tackle how misread texts and later priestly structures sidelined women over the centuries — and why God is restoring a prophetic model of ministry in our time, where gifting determines leadership and the body of Christ flourishes through every believer released in the power of the Spirit. 
 
This conversation will fuel your confidence in the calling of women, challenge old assumptions, and ignite fresh passion for a Church that looks like Acts — Spirit-filled, multiethnic, and fully alive in the gifts God has poured out on His sons and daughters.

Dr. Craig Keener - The Early Church, Revival, and the Spirit-Empowered Life

In this powerful conversation, Miranda Nelson sits down with world-renowned New Testament scholar Dr. Craig Keener, author of more than forty books and commentaries including Acts, Romans, and Galatians. Together they explore the heartbeat of the early church its hospitality, prayer, persecution, and passion for the Holy Spirit and what that means for believers today.
 
From Acts 2 to modern-day revivals, this episode dives deep into how the first followers of Jesus lived as faithful witnesses, empowered by the Spirit to love, serve, and persevere amid suffering. Dr. Keener unpacks themes of unity, generosity, cultural humility, prophetic witness, and revival prayer, drawing connections between the book of Acts, Revelation’s call to “first love,” and what a Spirit-filled church looks like in the 21st century.

Dr. Martin - Call of the Prophet

In this deeply rich episode of Spirit Talk Theology, host Miranda Nelson sits down with Dr. Lee Roy Martin,  renowned Old Testament scholar, theologian, and author of over 40 books — to explore the prophetic heart of Scripture and what it means to be caught up in the mind and passion of God.
Together, they discuss how the prophets embodied both the compassion and burden of the Lord, the experiential nature of the Hebrew word davar (“the Word of the Lord came to…”), and how visions, dreams, and prophetic preaching still shape God’s people today.
Dr. Martin unpacks how the Spirit continues to move beyond denominational boundaries, how prophetic ministry flows from humility and intimacy, and why true prophecy always leads us deeper into the love and holiness of God.

Nature of Prophets: A Look At Old Testament Prophetic Call Narratives

What does it mean to be a prophet of God? In this episode we explore the calling, character, and message of the prophets from the Old Testament to their fulfillment in Christ. Drawing from Scripture we look at how God speaks through His servants, how the prophetic word carries His heart, and why the message is as urgent today as ever. We will journey through passages like 2 Samuel, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Jonah, Joel, and Numbers discovering the fire and compassion in God’s word. You will see how the prophets pointed to Jesus and how the Spirit still works through God’s people today.

Dr. Coulter - Holiness Theology

In this episode, Church Historian & Theologian Dr. Dale Coulter joins us to explore the depth and beauty of holiness, not as legalism, but as healing, wholeness, and divine love at work in the human heart. Dr. Coulter shares from his Oxford research on Richard of St. Victor and the Abbey of St. Victor, where spirituality, worship, and study came together in a holistic pursuit of knowing God. He explains how meditation, contemplation, and imagination open us to revelation and how the Spirit transforms both head and heart into harmony. 
• Holiness as healing and wholeness, not rule-keeping.
• The union of intellect, worship, and emotion in spiritual life.
• The link between meditation, contemplation, and revelation.
• The influence of Richard of St. Victor and medieval spirituality.
• How divine love reshapes our desires and actions.
• Holiness expressed through compassion and social renewal

Dr. Adewuya - Biblical Holiness and Transformative Grace

Welcome back to Spirit Talk Theology! 🎙️ In our second episode, we sit down with Dr. Ayodeji Adewuya, a New Testament scholar and teacher, for a rich conversation on holiness, grace, and what it truly means to live as God’s people. From Romans to James, Dr. Adewuya helps us see how Scripture calls us beyond compromise and into a life of transformation, restoration, and love.
 
📖 Topics we cover in this episode:
• Predestination in Romans 8 — understanding God’s purpose for His people.
• Holiness as transformation — grace, sanctification, and consecration.
• Communal holiness — why living in community shapes our faith.
• Relevance vs compromise — the salt metaphor and Christian conviction.
• Romans 7 — unpacking the “wretched man” passage. • What Jesus meant by “Be perfect as your Father is perfect.”
• Holiness and social justice — from Leviticus 19 to today’s world.
• Restoration and reconciliation — how the church can heal the fallen.
• The power of Christ’s sacrifice vs the power of sin.

Insights from Jude: Why We Need to Contend for the Faith with Word and Spirit

The premiere episode of Spirit Talk Theology, hosted by Miranda Nelson, lays a foundation for understanding why sound theology matters for every believer. Drawing from the letter of Jude, Miranda explores the importance of good doctrine, the role of the Holy Spirit in interpretation, and the balance between Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience known as the Wesleyan Quadrilateral.
Through biblical teaching and historical insight, she unpacks Jude’s warning against false teachers, the need to “contend for the faith,” and how to stay grounded in truth while walking in love and power. From the Trinity to the role of women in ministry, Miranda challenges believers to know God rightly, live faithfully, and guard the faith that’s been handed down through generations.
Spirit Talk Theology begins here: Where Word & Spirit Unite.