The Regent Vine
Welcome to The Vine, a publication of Regent College.
We’re delighted to share ideas and perspectives from a wide range of people within and beyond Regent’s circles. In articles and interviews, podcasts and videos, you’ll hear authentic voices speaking from experience and expertise about ideas that matter to our community and yours.
Join us for conversations that inform, challenge, and inspire.
The Regent Vine
Welcome to The Vine, a publication of Regent College.
We’re delighted to share ideas and perspectives from a wide range of people within and beyond Regent’s circles. In articles and interviews, podcasts and videos, you’ll hear authentic voices speaking from experience and expertise about ideas that matter to our community and yours.
Join us for conversations that inform, challenge, and inspire.
The Regent Vine
Welcome to The Vine, a publication of Regent College. Join us for conversations that inform, challenge, and inspire.
Apr 15, 2026
Bible
Spirituality
Theology
The Significance of Place in Lamentations and Song of Songs and What This Means for Human Flourishing
Brittany N. Melton,
Megan D. Alsene-Parker
What happens when place is lost, or deeply known? By reading Lamentations alongside Song of Songs, this *article reveals how land, body, and belonging are intertwined, and how true human flourishing depends on being rooted in place.
All Resources: Bible
Apr 15, 2026
The Significance of Place in Lamentations and Song of Songs and What This Means for Human Flourishing
Brittany N. Melton, Megan D. Alsene-Parker
What happens when place is lost, or deeply known? By reading Lamentations alongside Song of Songs, this *article reveals how land, body, and belonging are intertwined, and how true human flourishing depends on being rooted in place.
Apr 8, 2026
Community: The Bible Is Full of Dilemmas—And That’s the Point
Matthew Lynch
Matt Lynch joins Zac Sechler to explore the Bible’s dilemmas and intentional ambiguity. Rather than offering easy answers, Scripture invites patience, humility, and a deeper capacity to hold tension, mystery, and transformation.
Apr 3, 2026
Poetry: The Seven Words
Steven Gomez
This poetic meditation reflects on Jesus' seven last words from the cross, exploring themes of forgiveness, promise, abandonment, care, longing, completion, and surrender. Each word is a revelation of divine love, suffering, and hope, culminating in rest and the promise of resurrection.
Mar 25, 2026
Laughter: An Embodiment of Joy and Hope (A Reflection on Psalm 126)
Claire Perini
Psalm 126 reveals how laughter and tears coexist in the life of faith. Joy is not the absence of sorrow but hope rooted in God’s faithfulness. Laughter becomes an embodied expression of trust that restoration is coming—even when we are still sowing in tears.
Mar 16, 2026
Community: David Nacho - A Theological Conversation at the Well
David Nacho
Drawing on the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman, this article reflects on theological education in Latin America. It highlights how meaningful theological reflection emerges through vulnerability, dialogue, and community, drawing from the work of Community for Interdisciplinary Theological Education (abbreviated CETI in Spanish).
Mar 2, 2026
Deep and Deeper Still
Ross Hastings
Drawing on Ephesians 4, this pastoral charge explores the deep and demanding call of ministry: equipping saints, cultivating unity, nurturing doctrinal and experiential maturity, and forming Christlike communities. Yet the resources are deeper still—our calling, gifts, creed, community, and Christ himself.
Jan 29, 2026
Perfection and Speech about God’s Character in the Old Testament
Matthew Lynch
Exploring Old Testament portrayals of God, this article challenges perfectionist theology that isolates divine traits like mercy or nonviolence, arguing instead for an embedded, relational understanding of God’s character grounded in Scripture.
Jan 21, 2026
The Fragrance of Life: Cinnamon in the Bible (Part Two)
Prabo Mihindukulasuriya
Cinnamon shifts from sacred symbol to moral warning and ultimate delight. Part Two traces its biblical journey from illicit seduction to celebrated love and imperial excess, revealing how Scripture uses scent to expose desire, devotion, and judgment.
Jan 20, 2026
The Fragrance of Life: Cinnamon in the Bible (Part One)
Prabo Mihindukulasuriya
Cinnamon appears only four times in Scripture, yet it carries rich theological meaning. Drawing on biblical texts and archaeological evidence, this first of two articles explores cinnamon’s ritual, sensory, and global significance in Israel’s worship.
Jan 6, 2026
Audio: Epiphany
Maxine Hancock
In this Epiphany chapel, Maxine reflects on Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1, inviting listeners to consider life “in Christ,” the hope of God’s calling, and the resurrecting power that forms lives of love and glory.
Nov 12, 2025
Excerpt: The Glory of the Ascension
Ross Hastings
The ascension of Jesus, often overlooked, completes his atonement and inaugurates his ongoing intercession as High Priest. It enables believers’ devotional life, granting access to God, holiness, and perseverance, linking his finished work with our continual spiritual growth and worship.
Oct 21, 2025
Video: Judith Wolfe on Eschatology and Christian Hope | Walk & Talk
Judith Wolfe
A conversation tracing the development of Christian eschatology from New Testament hope to institutional doctrine, touching on art and philosophy as expressed by figures such as Dante and C.S. Lewis. Philosophical theologian Judith Wolfe reminds us that eschatology explores what is ultimately true for individuals and the world.
Oct 20, 2025
Downtown Eastside Wisdom
Sean Beckett
A theology student explores wisdom in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside through interviews framed by Proverbs. Mistakes in approach lead to profound lessons: wisdom is communal, found in unlikely places, shaped by suffering, and deeply present in marginalized communities.
Oct 17, 2025
Podcast: The Book of Daniel
Aubrey E. Buster
This episode explores key questions about the Book of Daniel—its languages, themes of exile, divine deliverance, and apocalyptic imagery. Drawing on her commentary work, Dr. Aubrey Buster offers insights on Daniel’s message for faithful living while awaiting Christ’s return.
Oct 16, 2025
Video: Fully Human in a Broken World
Ross Hastings, A.J. Swoboda, Leah Kostamo
A lively panel discussion by three experts about engaging with the natural world— not just an onerous duty, but a natural response to the goodness of God.
Sep 29, 2025
The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Edition at Regent College: Ancient Art for the Modern Era
The Saint John's Bible Heritage Program
In this piece, The Saint Johns Bible Heritage Program shares the story behind a remarkable work of art, biblical interpretation, and creative engagement with Christian tradition.
Sep 26, 2025
Poetry: You’ve Made Your Bed
C. J. Berberich
A poetic lens on Isaiah 28 reveals pride, fear, and the nearness of God's true rest.
Sep 17, 2025
God Is with Us
Lissa M. Wray Beal
Jesus’ temple visit echoes Exodus: God’s glory once filled the tabernacle; now Christ is that glory, dwelling with us to make us his holy temple.
Sep 16, 2025
Cave Spirituality: A Sermon on Psalm 142
Ross Hastings
Psalm 142 reveals “cave spirituality”—a space of lonely, honest lament. David cries out from grief, loss, and fear, yet finds refuge in God. Lament invites raw emotion, silence, and lucidity. Even in deep sorrow, God meets us, and community begins to form again.
Sep 16, 2025
The Scars of the Resurrected Christ: What They Teach Us About Trauma, the Christian Life, and Vocation
David C. Wang
Explores how Christ’s scars speak to trauma, emotional formation, and ministry, calling for a theology that embraces woundedness and healing.
Sep 16, 2025
The Paradoxes of God’s Physical Presence in the Old Testament
Matthew Lynch
The Old Testament wrestles with the paradox of seeing God—depicting Him as near yet veiled, visible yet ungraspable, always beyond human comprehension.
Sep 16, 2025
Reading with Strangers: A Hermeneutics of Hospitality
Brittany N. Melton
A hermeneutics of hospitality invites diverse voices to the table—reading the Bible with openness, trust, and a life-giving, communal lens.
Sep 16, 2025
Six Surprising Ideas the KJV Translators Had About Other Bible Translations
George Guthrie
How KJV translators valued all Bible translations as tools for God's mission—welcoming updates, variety, and ongoing improvement for the Church.
Sep 16, 2025
The Practice of Lament: Teaching Students to Grieve Biblically
Alejandra Ortiz
A reflection on teaching lament through Scripture—showing how biblical lament invites honest, prophetic response to pain, injustice, and hope in God.
Sep 16, 2025
Is Lectio Divina Just Making Stuff Up?
Bruce Hindmarsh
Lectio divina, often misunderstood as exotic or mystical, is reclaimed here as the historic and prayerful reading of Scripture. Rooted in Christian tradition, it integrates reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, drawing believers into deeper communion with God through Scripture.
Sep 16, 2025
Podcast: Gender in the New Testament
Amy Peeler
Amy Peeler explores Mary’s role and God’s inclusion of women in Christianity, reflecting on Jesus’ maleness, God’s fatherhood, and Paul’s views in 1 Timothy 2 and 1 Corinthians 11. Her thoughtful, encouraging approach sheds light on often-overlooked aspects of faith.
Sep 16, 2025
The New Jerusalem
Daniela Amestegui
A multicultural tapestry reimagines the New Jerusalem as a familiar, earthly city where God's Spirit weaves together diverse cultures in sacred unity.