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Ronni Kurtz

Ronni Kurtz joined the Midwestern Seminary faculty in 2025 as Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology. His academic interests include theology proper, trinitarianism, soteriology, and divine action. Before returning to Midwestern Seminary, Dr. Kurtz taught theology at Cedarville University. He holds a Ph.D. in systematic theology, Th.M. in pedagogy, and M.Div. from Midwestern Seminary. Ronni was a pastor in Kansas City, Missouri, for seven years where he also taught theology at Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College. He is the author of Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind Leads to the Life of the Soul and No Shadow of Turning: Divine Immutability and the Economy of Redemption. You can follow him on Twitter at @RonniKurtz.

May 27

Stuff We Don’t Want to Talk About by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

Inspired by Ronni’s refusal to record on a particular topic, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the things they don’t want to discuss. Consider this the Banned Episodes episode. What topics feel “off limits?” What subjects do we feel out of our depth about? What issues do we just want to avoid? And why?

May 13

FTC Mailbag by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz dive back into that bag of indeterminate color, the FTC Mailbag! Answering your submitted questions and topics, the guys discuss age gaps between staff pastors, baptizing nonverbal churchfolk, how to share concerns with a pastor, what to do if your pastor is having AI write his sermons, and more. You can always send us a question or topic via [email protected]

May 6

Singing by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

Christians are a singing people! But what songs should we sing? And how should we sing them? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the content and attitudes of Christian worship music.

Apr 29

Grab Bag! by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

In the latest installment of our occasional Grab Bag feature, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz ask each other surprise questions. This time Ronni comes with a bonus question, so there’s a bit more bang for your buck.

Apr 22

How to Win a Girl by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

Alright, single dudes. This one’s for you. Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz offer advice on how to win a godly girl.

Apr 15

Ministry in the Deconstruction Era by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

From the rise to progressive Christianity that erodes doctrinal fidelity to the “apostasy vibes” embraced by “ex-vangelicals” like they’re the latest fashion, ministry in our current season faces some serious challenges in the face of popular deconstruction. Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz talk about how pastors and church members can navigate these volatile ideological — and relational — waters.

Apr 8

FTC Mailbag by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

It’s another Mailbag! It doesn’t matter what color it is. It only matters how stuffed with quality questions it is. On this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss helping people scared of baptism, ministry focus for lay elders, “hearing from God,” humor in the Bible, and more.

Apr 1

Easter by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

“If Christ is not raised, we of all people should be pitied the most.” In this annual holiday episode, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz talk about the truth and transforming power of the resurrection of Jesus.

Mar 25

FTC Film Club by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

The Film Club is back. In this installment, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the late, great Robert Duvall showpiece, 1997’s “The Apostle.”

Mar 18

Kids in Church by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

Maybe no subject in church life is more polarizing than the prospect of small kids in the church service. Are they a delight? Or a distraction? The guys sort it out on this episode of the FTC Podcast.