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Grafted Theology

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Grafted Theology explores the deep and transformative truths of the Christian faith.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 47: Did the Early Church Settle Doctrine by Scripture Alone?

    How did the earliest Christians resolve doctrinal disputes and interpret Scripture before modern denominational divisions? In this episode, we examine how the pre-Nicene Church understood the relationship between Holy Scripture, the Rule of Faith (Regula Fidei), and Holy Tradition. Rather than...

  2. Episode 46: What I've Been Working On and What's Coming Next

    A quick life and channel update covering work, adoption, board games, and getting my book Atonement and Union with Christ ready to publish.I'll also share what's coming next on the channel as we begin exploring the Rule of Faith and how the early Church understood Scripture, apostolic Tradition,...

  3. Episode 45: Who Governed the Early Church, and How?

    Did Christ establish a visible Church? If so, who was entrusted with its leadership, and how was that authority exercised in the earliest centuries of Christianity? In this episode, we examine the biblical and historical evidence for the visible Church and ecclesiastical authority. Beginning with...

  4. Episode 44: Did the Early Church Have Bishops, Priests, and Deacons?

    Did the earliest Christians believe the Church should be led by bishops, presbyters, and deacons, or was the threefold ministry a later development?In this episode, we examine the historical and biblical evidence surrounding church leadership in the first three centuries of Christianity. Drawing...

  5. Episode 43: Did the Early Church Believe in Apostolic Succession?

    Did the earliest Christians believe in apostolic succession, or was it a later development introduced centuries after the apostles? In this episode, we examine the historical and biblical evidence surrounding one of the most debated topics in church history. Beginning with the earliest Christian...

  6. Episode 42: How Should We Study the Early Church?

    How should we evaluate what the earliest Christians actually believed? In this opening episode, we set out the historical method that will guide this entire series. Instead of assuming that any single Church Father represents the whole Church, we ask how historians can responsibly identify…

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  7. Episode 41: Was Christ forsaken on the cross? - Matt. 27:46

    Many people believe that Christ was forsaken by the Father on the cross. Today we take a quick look at Scripture to see if this is true.

  8. Episode 40: Romans 9 in Context - A Non-Calvinist Reading

    This episode of Grafted Theology tackles Romans 9, one of the most disputed chapters in the Bible, often used to support the Calvinistic views of unconditional election and predestination. I walk through a faithful, non-Calvinist reading, arguing that the chapter is about God’s covenant...

  9. Episode 39: Who Did God Foreknow? Romans 8:28–30 Explained

    What does “foreknew” mean in Romans 8:29? Does this passage teach unconditional election, or is Paul describing something else?In this episode, we examine Romans 8:28–30 in context and argue that Paul is not explaining how individuals are chosen for salvation, but what God has planned for those…

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  10. Episode 38: Penal Substitution vs. the Trinity and Christology

    In this episode, I explain why I believe the Reformed doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA) creates significant tension with the Trinity and historic Christology. Atonement and Union with Christ Article PSA's Tension with the Trinity and Christology Article

  11. Episode 37: Atonement and Union with Christ - Part 5: Additional Objections and Final Summary

    This is part 5, the final episode in this multi part series where we look at a recent article I released titled “Atonement and Union with Christ”. In this particular episode I cover sections: "Additional Objections" and "Final Summary." This is an audio version of my article so if you would like…

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  12. Episode 36: Atonement and Union with Christ - Part 4: Representation, Causal Role of Union, and Problems in PSA

    This is part 4 of a multi part series where we look at a recent article I released titled “Atonement and Union with Christ”. In this particular episode I cover the sections: "The Nature of Christ’s Representation," "The Causal Role of Union with Christ," "Double Imputation and Its Problems," "The...

  13. Episode 35: Atonement and Union with Christ - Part 2: Purpose, Meaning, and Forgiveness

    This is part 3 of a multi part series where we look at a recent article I released titled “Atonement and Union with Christ”. In this particular episode I cover the sections: "The Purpose for Atonement," "The Meaning of Atonement," and "How God Deals With Sin." This is an audio version of my…

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  14. Episode 34: Atonement and Union with Christ - Part 2: Comparing Two Frameworks

    This is part 2 of a multi part series where we look at a recent article I released titled “Atonement and Union with Christ”. In this particular episode I cover the sections: "What Makes Penal Substitutionary Atonement Unique" and "Comparing Two Frameworks." This is an audio version of my article…

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  15. Episode 33: Atonement and Union with Christ - Part 1: Finding Unity

    This is part 1 of a multi part series where we look at a recent article I released titled “Atonement and Union with Christ”. In this particular episode I cover the sections: "Intro," "What Is the Gospel?," "Core Affirmations Shared Across Historic Christianity," "Shared Biblical Reasons Christ…

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  16. Episode 32: What Does Scripture Reveal About Pharaoh's Hard Heart?

    Why did Pharaoh’s heart become hard? Many assume God simply overrode Pharaoh’s will to make him resist, but that’s not how the biblical story unfolds. Instead, Scripture presents a process in which Pharaoh repeatedly hardened his own heart before God ever took action. Pharaoh was not a passive...

  17. Episode 31: God Did Not Decree All Evil

    The question of how God relates to human sin and evil has long challenged theologians and believers alike. Many assume that God, in His sovereignty, must meticulously determine (ordain or decree) every event, including sinful acts. Some even argue that if God foreknows all things, then He must...

  18. Episode 30: 1 Corinthians 10:13 vs. Calvinism

    I believe that 1 Corinthians 10:13 presents a major problem for Calvinistic determinism. It teaches that God gives believers a real way of escape rather than the illusion of it.

  19. Episode 29: Why do some believe and others don't?

    In this episode I cover the common Calvinist question, "Why do some believe and others don't?"

  20. Episode 28: Does Acts 19:1-7 Support Baptismal Regeneration?

    In today's episode I cover how Acts 19:1-7 doesn't support baptismal regeneration as some believe.

  21. Episode 27: Does Baptism Save? - Baptism: A Deep Dive Into Its Role In Salvation

    There has been much debate among Christians and various denominations about the role of baptism in relation to salvation. Is it salvific or is it as an outward expression of an inward spiritual reality? I hope that this study will be helpful to you in answering this question.

  22. Episode 26: Teachings on Salvation (Pt. 5) - Sanctification and Glorification

    Today we’re on part five in this short series on salvation where I'll be covering Sanctification and Glorification.

  23. Episode 25: Teachings on Salvation (Pt. 4) - Faith and Regeneration

    Today I'll be doing a short teaching on faith and regeneration!

  24. Episode 24: Teachings on Salvation (Pt. 3) - Repentance and Justification

    We’re continuing to work through this short series on salvation by covering repentance and justification.

  25. Episode 23: Teachings on Salvation (Pt. 2) - Are We Totally Depraved? (Ephesians 2:1-3)

    Is Total Depravity (Total Inability) true? One of the most frequently used passages to support this concept of Total Depravity is Ephesians 2:1-3, but does this passage actually support this particular theological view?

  26. Episode 22: Teachings on Salvation (Pt. 1) - Sovereignty of God

    Welcome to Grafted Theology where we explore the deep and transformative truths of the Christian faith. I’m your host Drew Whitton and today we are doing a short episode on God’s Sovereignty. This isn’t meant to be super extensive or comprehensive but just simply covering some basics. However, in...

  27. Episode 21: Bonus Episode - Marriage tips to Christian Husbands

    It's my 12th wedding anniversary and I just wanted to share some things that I have found to be helpful in our marriage!

  28. Episode 20: Teaching on Sin (Pt. 2) - Consequences of the Fall

    Today we are continuing on the topic of sin and the consequences of the fall in this episode of Grafted Theology.

  29. Episode 19: Teachings on Sin (Pt. 1) - What is sin and why does it matter?

    Iniquity is described as behavior that’s crooked, while transgression refers to breaking trust. Then there’s the word sin which is the most common of these types of words in the Bible. But what exactly is sin and why does it matter? That is what we are exploring in this episode of Grafted Theology.

  30. Episode 18: The Doctrines of Man (Pt. 6) - Children & Parents

    I’ve been covering marriage or family roles, and today I’ll be continuing this by going over the role of children and also what God’s word says about raising them.

  31. Episode 17: The Doctrines of Man (Pt. 5) - Marriage Roles - Husbands

    Welcome to Grafted Theology where we explore the deep and transformative truths of the Christian faith. I’m your host Drew Whitton and today we’re tackling the second part of Ephesians 5:22-33 dealing with marriage roles. Last time we went over verses 22-24 with a focus on wives, and if you…

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  32. Episode 16: The Doctrines of Man (Pt. 4) - Marriage Roles - Wives

    I’m going to be tackling the challenging topic of marriage rolls as seen in Ephesians 5:22-33. This can often be an uncomfortable topic for some, but I think that mainly stems from the misuse and misunderstanding of this passage. Here, Paul explains how Christian husbands and wives should apply...

  33. Episode 15: The Doctrines of Man (Pt. 3) - Marriage

    Welcome to Grafted Theology! Today we are diving into the third part of a series we are doing on “The Doctrines of Man.” We’ve already covered what it means to be made in God’s image and God’s design being good - in relation to how God chose to make us - as male and female. But tonight we are...

  34. Episode 14: The Doctrines of Man (Pt. 2) - Male and Female

    God’s design is good in relation to how God chose to make us - as male and female. I know in our current culture; this topic can be very heated. My aim though is not to be intentionally antagonistic or to even be derogatory, but to help us gain understanding that God’s design isn’t arbitrary, but...

  35. Episode 13: The Doctrines of Man (Pt. 1) - The Image of God

    Welcome to Grafted Theology where we explore the deep and transformative truths of the Christian faith. I’m your host Drew Whitton and today we are starting a short series on The Doctrines of Man and were beginning with: What does it mean to be “Imago Dei?" Which is just the Latin phrase that...

  36. Episode 12: The Character of God (Pt. 7) - God is Just

    Welcome to Grafted Theology. I’m your host Drew Whitton and today we are concluding our seven part series of the character traits or attributes of God. We are going to be looking specifically at the fact that God is just.

  37. Episode 11: The Character of God (Pt. 6) - God is Love

    Today we’ll be jumping into part 6 of this series on the character and attributes of God. And the attribute that we’ll be covering is one that I think is often misunderstood and abused, that is “God is love.”

  38. Episode 10: The Character of God (Pt. 5) - The Lord is our Shepherd

    Today we are continuing in our series of the character traits or attributes of God by looking at yet another name of God that can be found in Psalm 23. Like I’ve been trying to drive home in this series, I want us to spend some time pondering on Who God is, What God has Done, Who we are, and What...

  39. Episode 9: The Character of God (Pt. 4) - The Lord is Peace

    Welcome to Grafted Theology where we explore the deep and transformative truths of the Christian faith. Today, in part four of our seven-part series on 'The Character of God,' we'll be looking at how the Lord is Peace. So thanks for joining me in this episode of Grafted Theology.

  40. Episode 8: The Character of God (Pt. 3) - The Holiness of God

    Welcome to Grafted Theology where we explore the deep and transformative truths of the Christian faith. Today, in part three of our seven-part series on 'The Character of God,' we'll be exploring the Holiness of God and how He enables us to share in His holiness. So thanks for joining me in this...

  41. Episode 7: The Character of God (Pt. 2) - The Lord Will Provide

    Welcome to part two in this seven part series on “The Character of God”. Today I’ll be talking about our Lord being a provider by looking at the story of Abraham and Isaac. So thanks for joining me in this episode of Grafted Theology.

  42. Episode 6: The Character of God (Pt. 1) - Introduction to God’s Character

    Welcome to Grafted Theology where we explore the deep and transformative truths of the Christian faith. This is the first of a seven part series on “The Character of God” where I’ll be covering some of the different names and characteristics of God such as: our Lord being a provider, The Holiness...

  43. Episode 5: The Doctrine of the Word of God (Pt. 4) - The Sufficiency of Scripture

    Welcome to part four in this four-part series on “The Doctrine of the Word of God”. Today I’ll be covering “The Sufficiency of Scripture.” So thanks for hanging out with me in this episode of Grafted Theology.

  44. Episode 4: The Doctrine of the Word of God (Pt. 3) - The Inerrancy of Scripture

    Welcome to part three in this four part series on “The Doctrine of the Word of God”. Today I’ll be covering “The Inerrancy of Scripture.” So thanks for joining me in this episode of Grafted Theology.

  45. Episode 3: The Doctrine of the Word of God (Pt. 2) - The Authority of Scripture

    Welcome to part two in this four-part series on “The Doctrine of the Word of God”. In the previous episode I covered “What is the word of God” and today I’ll be covering “The Authority of Scripture.” So, thanks for joining me in this episode of Grafted Theology.

  46. Episode 2: The Doctrine of the Word of God (Pt. 1) - What is The Word of God?

    This is the first of a four part series on “The Doctrine of the Word of God” where I’ll be covering such topics as: What is the word of God, The Authority of Scripture, The Inerrancy of Scripture, and The Sufficiency of Scripture. And today I’ll be starting with “What is the word of God?” So…

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  47. Episode 1: What is Systematic Theology?

    What is Systematic Theology? Why should we study it? How should we study it? I cover this and more in this episode of Grafted Theology.

  48. Grafted Theology: Podcast Trailer

    Welcome to Grafted Theology with your host, Drew Whitton! In this introductory trailer, I share the heart and vision behind the podcast. Grafted Theology is dedicated to exploring deep and meaningful topics of the Christian faith, including soteriology, eschatology, sola scriptura, baptism, and...

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