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Adventures in Theology
by Brayden Brookshier
Who says the Bible has to be boring? Join podcast host, Brayden Brookshier, as he takes listeners into the biblical text and teaches us to learn to read the story, trust the story, and live the story of the Bible. Each episode is brief—like a devotional—but profound, thought-provoking, and full of enthusiasm!We explore the Bible in search of timeless, life-giving truths; because, after all, there is no greater adventure than knowing the God of the Bible.Brayden's vocation and education involve biblical research. MA (New Testament Research), Johnson University.
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#115 - God as Our Refuge and Strength (Sermon)
This is a sermon I preached at Newbreak Church in Ocean Beach, where I serve as pastor. This sermon unpacks Psalm 62. Don't miss the end! I believe some of the most profound insights are in those last 4 minutes! Get my book: Flash Theology: A Visual Guide to Knowing and Enjoying God...
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#114 - Ephesians 3:14-21 (Scripture Memory with Music)
In 2025 I am committing 12 long-form passages to memory. Join me as we memorize Ephesians 3:14-21 (according to the CSB) paired with an excerpt from the song "Olympus" by the artist Whitesand. Use this recording to memorize the passage and on your own go deeper into this passage as you…
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#113 - Romans 6:1-14 (Scripture Memory with Music)
In 2025 I am committing 12 long-form passages to memory. Join me as we memorize Romans 6:1-14 (according to the CSB) paired with some original music I composed. Use this recording to memorize the passage and on your own go deeper into this passage as you internalize the life-changing truths of…
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#112 - A Tale of Four Soils (Sermon from Newbreak Church, Ocean Beach)
Here I wanted to share a sermon I preached where I pastor, at Newbreak Church, Ocean Beach. This sermon unpacks the "Parable of the Sower" found in Matthew 13. Get my book: Flash Theology: A Visual Guide to Knowing and Enjoying God More Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3RUxRJr Get my...
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#111 - Remain in Me (Sermon from Newbreak Church, Ocean Beach)
Here I wanted to share a sermon I preached where I pastor, at Newbreak Church, Ocean Beach. This sermon was part of our Gospel of John series and hones in on John 15:1-11. I kept the closing song at the end of the sermon (shout out to our worship leader, Dean). Get my book: Flash Theology…
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#110 - A Weary and Worried World (Sermon from Newbreak Church, Ocean Beach)
This is another unique episode where I share a sermon I preached where I pastor, at Newbreak Church, Ocean Beach. This sermon was part of our Advent series and addresses how this season is not just of wonder, but also of worry. We settle into Matthew 6:25-34 and go from there! Get my book:...
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#109 - Unlocking the Fruit of the Spirit (Sermon from Newbreak Church, Ocean Beach)
This is a unique episode where I share a sermon I preached where I pastor, at Newbreak Church, Ocean Beach. This sermon was part 3 of a series entitled "Unlocked," which focuses on the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Get my book: Flash Theology: A Visual Guide to Knowing...
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#108 - Thriving in Babylon (Sermon from Newbreak Church, Ocean Beach)
This is a unique episode where I share a sermon I preached where I pastor, at Newbreak Church, Ocean Beach. Get my book: Flash Theology: A Visual Guide to Knowing and Enjoying God More Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3RUxRJr Get my book: A Resurrected Cosmos: The Drama of Revelation as the...
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#107 - What Really Happened in the Garden of Eden (a sample reading from my new book!)
In this episode, I read a portion from my book A Resurrected Cosmos. I think there are some really interesting things here! Listen in and pick up a copy of the book. Get my book: A Resurrected Cosmos: The Drama of Revelation as the Unveiling of New Creation Get my book: Flash Theology: A…
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#106 - P.U.S.H. through Life (A Short Devo on Prayer)
In this episode, I give you an acronym for prayer and an explanation that has really helped me grow my prayer life. Get my book: Flash Theology: A Visual Guide to Knowing and Enjoying God More Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3RUxRJr Follow me on Instagram: @braydenbrookshier
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#105 - Praying WITH Our Kids (feat. author Erica Renaud)
In this episode, I have a conversation with Erica Renaud, author of Pray with Me. Here we talk about engaging our children through prayer. No matter the age or stage of our kids, there is always an opportunity to not only pray FOR them but to pray WITH them. What could be a better tool than...
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#104 - The Dream that Told the Course of History (Daniel 2)
We continue our mini-series walking through the book of Daniel in quick episodes! Although these are brief, think of them as bite-size devotionals. Read Daniel 2 ahead of time and listen in on how Daniel 2 reminds us of God's sovereignty over history. Get my book: Flash Theology: A Visual Guide…
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#103 - When the Lighthouse Becomes a Lamp (Daniel 1)
We kick off a mini-series doing some short episodes walking through the book of Daniel! Although these are brief, think of them as bite-size devotionals. Read Daniel 1 ahead of time and listen in on how Daniel is like taking the lighthouse and making it a lamp! Get my book: Flash Theology: A…
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#102 - Exciting Announcement Heading into 2023!!!
Happy New Year! I have a big announcement! Listen in and join the Flash Theology launch team by following this link: www.flashtheology.com/launch Get my book: Flash Theology: A Visual Guide to Knowing and Enjoying God More Follow me on Instagram: @braydenbrookshier
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#101 - More Than a White Man's Religion (with Abdu Murray of Embracing the Truth)
Abdu has been on with us before and he is back again! This time we talk about his latest book, More Than a White Man's Religion, but we especially hone in on the issue of slavery in the ancient world and how we read that in light of modern times. As always, it's a great discussion with this very...
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#100 - More Than Conquerors Through God’s Unconquerable Love (Romans 8, Part 7)
This series on Romans 8 consists of live recorded, in-depth teachings through each verse of Romans chapter 8. In part 7 we cover the last passage of this chapter: Romans 8:31-39 and talk about how God's unconquerable love secures us in our journey through this life. As always, we have some…
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#99 - The Way the Holy Spirit Helps Us Pray (Romans 8, Part 6)
This series on Romans 8 consists of live recorded, in-depth teachings through each verse of Romans chapter 8. In part 6 we cover Romans 8:26-30 and talk about the ways in which the Holy Spirit helps us pray. Through the text and through some helpful tangents we have a thrilling conversation!…
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#98 - Heirs of a New World (Romans 8, Part 5)
This series on Romans 8 consists of live recorded, in-depth teachings through each verse of Romans chapter 8. In part 5 we cover Romans 8:17-25 and talk about the future glory that awaits us after journeying through this life with its hardships and struggles. In this way, we are to view suffering...
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#97 - Something in Me Still Has to Die (Romans 8, Part 4)
This series on Romans 8 consists of live recorded, in-depth teachings through each verse of Romans chapter 8. In part 4 we cover Romans 8:12-16 and talk about how there are still things in us that must be "put to death" by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Along with that, we also get into...
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#96 - Life in the Spirit (Romans 8, Part 3)
This series on Romans 8 consists of live recorded, in-depth teachings through each verse of Romans chapter 8. In part 3 we cover Romans 8:9-11 and talk about the implications of life "in the Spirit" and how we often undermine the power of this new identity. Follow me on Instagram:...
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#95 - But You Are No Longer in the Flesh (Romans 8, Part 2)
This series on Romans 8 consists of live recorded, in-depth teachings through each verse of Romans chapter 8. In part 2 we cover Romans 8:5-9 and talk about the drastic change of identity of being "in the flesh" to "in the Spirit." What does Paul mean by this? Tune in to find out! Follow me on...
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#94 - Set Free from the Tyranny of Sin and of Death (Romans 8, Part 1)
This series on Romans 8 consists of live recorded, in-depth teachings through each verse of Romans chapter 8. In this first episode, we cover Romans 8:1-4 and talk about Paul's magnificent pronouncement of how Christians can know the verdict of the last day in the present. There is no…
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#93 - A Pastor and a Priest Walk into a Bar... A Joyful, Curious, and Enlightening Conversation with a Catholic Priest (featuring Father David Michael Moses)
A pastor and a priest walk into a bar... it sounds like a joke? Or to some, even offensive... like an argument waiting to happen. But that's not the case with Father David Michael and myself. We are new to our friendship, but we are committed to showcasing the unity that can still exist between…
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#92 - Habits of the Household with Justin Whitmel Earley
Friends, I am so excited to have a conversation with Justin Whitmel Earley. His book, Habits of the Household, is immediately one of my favorite books! The way in which Justin talks about how the story of God and gospel truths influence our habits, rhythms, and liturgies at home from how we wake...
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#91 - Vocational Singleness, Friendships, and Equipping the Church to Love Gay People (with Pieter Valk of Equip Your Community)
The first episode back in a while and we are not messing around! I found Pieter on Instragram and have been enthralled by the awesome ministry he has been doing. Pieter is a gay Christian who is committed to a biblically traditional sexual ethic (celibacy). What makes Pieter stand out is just how...
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#90 - The Surprisingly Easy and Freeing Way to Be Humble (1 Peter, Part 7)
Often when we talk about humility it is discussed in a way that makes it seem unattainable. But what if there was a way to be humble that was surprisingly easy and even freeing? And what if this shows us something awesome about God? Let's lean in on what Peter teaches us about humility and God in...
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#89 - 3 Things Peter Teaches Us on Suffering (1 Peter, Part 6)
Peter's letter has a lot to say about suffering! In this episode we synthesize what he has to say into 3 big ideas on his perspective and how that helps us today. Follow me on Instagram: @braydenbrookshier Be on the lookout for my upcoming book: "A Resurrected Cosmos." Check out...
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#88 - The Puzzle of Spirits in Prison, the Flood, and Baptism (1 Peter, Part 5)
We recap some key things not discussed in 1 Peter 3 and then move on to one of the most controversial passages in all the Bible, 1 Peter 3:18-22 and see how it actually speaks profoundly to Peter's audience and what we can glean from it today. Follow me on Instagram: @braydenbrookshier Be on the...
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#87 - What It Means to Be the "Royal Priesthood" (1 Peter, Part 4)
Honing in on 1 Peter 2:4-10, we look at some language that often comes across as very "churchy," which isn't a bad thing, it just means we probably take for granted the power of what is said and might not actually even know what it means. Through this interactive teaching format, we discuss key...
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#86 - How We Misunderstand Holiness & Why It Matters (1 Peter, Part 3)
One of the most misunderstood concepts in Christianity is holiness. As we look at this passage in 1 Peter 1 we begin with some groundwork in what it means to be "ransomed" or "redeemed" and then move into some really important coneptions and misconceptions about holiness and how that is relevant…
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#85 - Living in the Tension of Sorrow and Joy (1 Peter, Part 2)
Here we continue in our series through 1 Peter looking at chapter 1 verses 6-12, talking about the tension between grief and joy. As mentioned last episode, these episodes are taken from a live interactive teaching format so let me know what you think! Follow me on Instagram: @braydenbrookshier…
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#84 - Reborn! (1 Peter, Part 1)
Not only do we begin a new series, but I am trying a new format for this series specifically, taking the recordings from my live interactive teaching through 1 Peter in San Diego. In part 1, we talk about some of the "why" of Peter's letter and the central theme of being reborn into a living…
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#83 - Thinking & Praying; Inhale & Exhale
Another one-off episode, but with a thought I have lately through my experience and which provides a perspective on what Paul could mean by his exhortation to "pray constantly" (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Follow me on Instagram: @braydenbrookshier Check out AdventuresinTheology.com for more resources...
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#82 - Desolation Or Consolation: What Are You Experiencing?
Welcome back! We begin this episode by catching you up with what's been going on, including two exciting announcements, but then we dig into a really helpful topic when it comes to the ebb and flow of our spiritual life: desolation & consolation. It is hard to preview it here, but just know that...
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#81 - Who is My Neighbor? (Parables, Part 2)
In this episode, we watch as someone tries to trap Jesus in a question: "Who is my neighbor?" Tune in to hear the surprising answer and what it means for us as we expand our categories of how we see humanity! Want to know how to read the parables to get the most out of them? Read this blog post I...
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#80 - Is the World Getting Better or Worse? (Parables, Part 1)
In this episode, we begin a new series on the parables of Jesus. We start by looking at the parable of the wheat and the weeds (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43). All of Matthew 13 sheds light on how God's kingdom is taking root in the world. And this parable, additionally, addresses an intriguing…
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#79 - 3 Insights from This Experiment (Gratitude Experiment, Part 4)
In this episode, we wrap up what we have to say about the gratitude experiment (for now!) and I offer 3 insights from this experiment. Tune in to hear what they are! And let's continue to be people who look for and find gratitude in everyday life! Follow me on Instagram: @braydenbrookshier Check...
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#78 - How to Bring the Past and the Future into the Present Moment (Gratitude Experiment, Part 3)
We continue looking at some key concepts regarding gratitude and thanksgiving in the Bible. This week, there is quite a surprise when we learn to see how the Eucharist (aka Communion or the Lord's Supper) plays a pivotal role in grounding us in the present moment. Listen in to hear how! Follow me...
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#77 - Are We Older Than God? (Gratitude Experiment, Part 2)
Are we older than God? It might be a silly-sounding question but G.K. Chesterton provides an interesting quote that helps us consider this. Listen in as we are inspired to see the connection between gratitude and an encore! Follow me on Instagram: @braydenbrookshier Check out...
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#76 - 5:18 p.m. (Gratitude Experiment, Part 1)
As we kick off a new podcast series on gratitude, I want to share with you a specific practice that has been profoundly impactful to me. Listen in as we introduce the powerful impacts of gratitude, inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Follow me on Instagram: @braydenbrookshier Check out...
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#75 - From Spiritual Disciplines to Spiritual Delights!
Many of us, as Christians, feel an obligation to read our Bible, pray, and practice these things that have been traditionally called "spiritual disciplines." But if we are honest, these can feel like chores and it can be difficult to make them a regular part of our lives. If you have felt that…
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#74 - How to Lead Your Family Around Personalized Values
It has been said: "Direction, not intention, determines destination." In other words, we all are leading our life a certain direction based on a set of values, whether those values be explicitly clear or unclear to us. So, why not be intentional about the values that guide the decisions and...
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#73 - Why Theism is Compatible with Science and Naturalism is Not (With Matt Marzec)
In this episode, Matt Marzec and I discuss the critically important differences between theism and naturalism. As you listen, you will see how theism actually is more compatible with science than naturalism! To listen to other episodes with Matt Marzec, check out episodes #21, #22, and #72 Here…
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#72 - A Philosophical Approach to God and Science (With Matt Marzec)
In a two-episode series, I bring Christian Philosopher and Apologist, Matt Marzec, who comes on to give us some grounding on what Christians need to understand when we engage the subject of science. At the end of the day, we are called to lead the way in intellectual honesty. Listen in to find…
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#71 - Hide and Seek, But Who's Hiding?
If life was a game of hide and seek, and the characters are God and humanity, who is the one hiding? And who is the one seeking? Listen in as we talk about how this question changes how we read the whole biblical story! Follow me on Instagram: @braydenbrookshier Check out AdventuresinTheology.com...
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#70 - The Return (Hosea, Part 3)
In the third and final episode on Hosea, we look at a key passage that describes where the issue is, not only for ancient Israel, but for the wayward hearts of people today. God invites people into a kind of repentance that is both cathartic and healing. What a wonderful passage to talk about on...
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#69 - The Vow (Hosea, Part 2)
Continuing in the book of Hosea, we see a powerful passage where God says "He will" do quite a few things, certainly speaking with new covenant language. We especially want to highlight Hosea 2:19-20, where we explore this amazing theme that Yahweh vows to marry His people. How can we both make...
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#68 - The Prodigal Wife (Hosea, Part 1)
We begin the first of the next few weeks looking at some key passages in the book of Hosea, one of the twelve minor prophets. In this episode, we set up the plot of Hosea, which lends itself to talking about the plot of everything else too. Do we know how to talk about the plot of the story?…
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#67 - Meeting God in the Bible (With Pastor John Linebarger)
Reading the Bible to merely check it off your list is one thing, but reading the Bible devotionally is far more valuable! In this episode I have a conversation with John Linebarger, a pastor who has written a narrative book exemplifying how to meet God in your Bible reading by following the...
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#66 - Searching for Enough (with Tyler Staton of Oaks Church Brooklyn)
We kick off the new year with my new friend, Pastor Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Oaks Church Brooklyn. In our time together we discuss some of the major themes in his upcoming book, "Searching for Enough," which I had the pleasure of getting an advance copy of. We also talk about doubt with some...
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Who says the Bible has to be boring? Join podcast host, Brayden Brookshier, as he takes listeners into the biblical text and teaches us to learn to read the story, trust the story, and live the story of the Bible. Each episode is brief—like a devotional—but profound, thought-provoking, and full of enthusiasm!We explore the Bible in search of timeless, life-giving truths; because, after all, there is no greater adventure than knowing the God of the Bible.Brayden's vocation and education involve biblical research. MA (New Testament Research), Johnson University.
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