In this episode, Sarah Loganbill hosts Alyssa Ellis, executive director at Springdale Church of the Nazarene in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Lecture six of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.

Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.

Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).

Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.

*These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.*

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Dr. Sunberg currently serves as a General Superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene, a global position of spiritual leadership and significant responsibility, helping to guide a denomination with a presence in over 160 world areas.

Before her election to this vital role, she brought her leadership and academic insight to Nazarene Theological Seminary, where she served as its president. Her career is marked by a deep commitment to service, including more than a decade as a missionary in the former Soviet Union alongside her husband, Chuck. They also provided oversight for the East Ohio District of the Church of the Nazarene as co-District Superintendents.

With a background that also includes time as a registered nurse and as a published author, Dr. Sunberg brings a rich and multifaceted perspective to her ministry and leadership. We're so grateful for her time and excited to learn from her experiences.

In this conversation, we discuss her journey of faith and her recent book, The Christian Life. To order this book click here

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