Hazelip Exchange
Welcome to the Hazelip Exchange!
The Hazelip Exchange hosts live, unrecorded Zoom meetings with leaders and peers regarding the bible and ministry. Each event is an hour of conversation with fellow participants, Hazelip faculty, and Dr. John Mark Hicks about important topics in theology, Scripture, and culture. Hazelip Exchange sessions are ideal for:
- Current students
- Alumni
- Faculty
- Staff
- Church ministers and members
Upcoming Events
Theological Conversations & Inquiries
Click the button below to see our most up-to-date sessions.
"Progressive Primitivists" – A Conversation with Mike Hisaw
February 12, 2026 | 7-8pm CST
Mike Hisaw, and his son Jake, produce a YouTube channel called, "The Progressive Primitivist: 'Going Forward by going back to the Bible." What does "progressive primitivist" mean? How does this offer an opportunity for reflection on the history of churches of Christ and the search for the meaning of the primitive church? Join us for a Zoom conversation about what it means to advocate for a "progressive primitivism."
Hosted by: John Mark Hicks
Cost: FREE
How Gospel Music Can Liberate the Western Church with Dr. Aaron Howard
February 24, 2026 | 6:30-8pm CST
In a special version of Hazelip Exchange, Dr. Aaron Howard, an ethics and worship professor at Lipscomb University, leads the Gospel Choir of Lipscomb University. This is designed for 90 minutes, which includes a talk by Dr. Howard as well as some live musical illustrations. The event will be hosted on the campus of Lipscomb University live in the Ezell Chapel, and it will also be available on Zoom. Dr. Howard will define and describe the significance of "gospel music" in the life of the church. How might gospel music liberate or help the Western church in its life and worship? How might gospel music help integrate mind, emotion, and body in our praise of God when we are gathered as disciples of Jesus? Join us for a ZOOM conversation about gospel music.
Hosted by: John Mark Hicks
Location: Ezell Chapel (Lipscomb University Campus) & Zoom
Cost: FREE
Not One But Three "Falls": A Conversation with Dr. Stan Wilson about Dr. Michael Heiser's Understanding of Genesis 1-11
March 12, 2026 | 7-8pm CST
Dr. Michael Heiser argued that Genesis 1-11 tells the story of three "falls" rather than just one (Genesis 3). The other two are found in Genesis 6 ("sons of God") and 11 (Babel). Dr. John Mark Hicks and Dr. Stan Wilson will explain and engage this idea for 20-30 minutes. Then they will invite Zoom participants to join the conversation with comments and/or questions.
Hosted by: Dr. John Mark Hicks
Cost: FREE
Spiritual Formation in the International Churches of Christ: A Conversation with Dr. Jeanie Shaw
April 2, 2026 | 7-8pm CST
Who are the International Churches of Christ? What do they value? What is their history? Dr. Jeanie Shaw is deeply rooted in the origins and unfolding of this Christian community, especially as a leader in the Boston Church over the years. She will offer a 15 to 20 minute introduction and then engage participants in a conversation about the nature of spiritual formation in the story of the ICOC.
Hosted by: Dr. John Mark Hicks
Cost: FREE
Congregationalism Among Non-Institutional Churches of Christ: A Conversation with Dr. Steve Wolfgang
April 23, 2026 | 7-8pm CST
What is a non-institutional (or, self-styled, congregational) approach to practicing the Christian faith? Churches of Christ experienced a division in the 1940s-1960s where roughly 12% of its members rejected institutional power and denominational machinery in favor of radical congregationalism. In this view, the local church is the agent of God's work in the world by the people of God so that God is glorified through the church. Dr. Steve Wolfgang will introduce us to the theological rationale for this kind of congregationalism and engage in a dialogue with Zoom participants.
Hosted by: John Mark Hicks
Cost: FREE
