Publication Date
6-16-2026
Description
In this episode of Under the Fig Tree, Rev. Craig Reiter and Seminarian Daniel Oberdieck sit down with Dr. Kevin Golden, Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology, Dean of Ministerial Formation, and Director of Resident Field Education at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Dr. Golden shares his journey from parish ministry to the seminary classroom, discusses his passion for Old Testament studies and his recent Hosea commentary and reflects on how God's persistent love for His people shapes pastoral ministry. He also offers encouragement for prospective seminarians, highlighting the importance of humility, confidence in Christ and faithful preparation for ministry.
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Submission Type
Podcast
Submission Audience
Laity; Ministers; Future Seminarians; Future Deaconesses
Submission Cost
Free
Recommended Citation
Reiter, Craig; Oberdieck, Daniel; and Golden, Kevin, "06-03 Under the Fig Tree: Hosea, Pastoral Ministry and Formation with Dr. Kevin Golden" (2026). Under the Fig Tree. 98.
https://scholar.csl.edu/utf/98
