Ronald H. Nash (PhD, Syracuse University) was professor of philosophy at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He was author of numerous books, including The Concept of God and Faith and Reason.

Thor Madsen (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is dean of graduate studies and professor of New Testament, ethics, and philosophy at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. A research fellow in ethics for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, Madsen is also a former graduate assistant for Ronald Nash.