During the summer I’ll be posting micro interviews on Fridays (mostly–today is Saturday). I’ve asked some of my friends in ministry–friends you probably already know–to answer questions about “bio, books, and such.” My hope is that you’ll enjoy getting a few more facts about these folks and getting a few good book recommendations.
Today’s interview is with Andy Naselli who serves as Assistant Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Bethlehem College and Seminary.
1. Where were you born? San Jose, CA
2. When did you become a Christian? Probably when I was 8 or 12 years old
3. Who is one well known pastor/author/leader who has shaped you as a Christian and teacher? Don Carson
4. Who is one lesser known pastor/friend/mentor who has shaped you? Mark Minnick
5. What’s one hymn you want sung at your funeral? Before the Throne of God Above
6. What kind of nonfiction do you enjoy reading when you aren’t reading about theology, the Bible, or church history? Biographies
7. Other than Calvin’s Institutes, what systematic theology have you found most helpful? Grudem, Systematic Theology
8. What are one or two of your favorite fiction authors or fiction books? (a) The Chronicles of Narnia; (b) Harry Potter
9. What is one of your favorite non-Christian biographies? Unbroken (though it’s not entirely non-Christian)
10. What is one of your favorite books on preaching? Richard L. Mayhue, ed., Rediscovering Expository Preaching: Balancing the Science and Art of Biblical Exposition
11. What is one of your favorite books on evangelism? Gregory Koukl, Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions
12. What is one of your favorite books on apologetics? John M. Frame, Apologetics to the Glory of God: An Introduction
13. What is one of your favorite books on prayer? D. A. Carson, A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities from Paul and His Prayers
14. What is one of your favorite books on marriage? Timothyand Kathy Keller, The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God
15. What is one of your favorite books on parenting? Bunmi Laditan, The Honest Toddler: A Child’s Guide to Parenting
16. What music do you keep coming back to on your iPhone (or CD player, or tape deck, or gramophone)? Bach, especially this and this
17. Favorite food? Chipotle chicken burrito bowl with guacamole
18. After the Bible, a hymnal, and a shipbuilding guide, what book would you want with you on a desert island? BDAG
