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Theology Central

The goal of this podcast is to make theology the focal point of every discussion. It is designed to challenge you to think about what the Word of God says and how that applies to every aspect of the Christian life. There will be episodes on news commentary, sermon reviews, guided Bible studies, devotional messages, and everything in between. If you’re interested in studying the Word, then grab a Bible, a notebook, a pencil, and hit play on your favorite podcast app.

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    Consecrated: Review Pt. 2

    After examining the biblical meaning of consecration and tracing how the concept developed throughout church history, we now begin reviewing the SermonAudio message "35 Marks of a Consecrated Life."

  2. 99

    Spiritual Armor: Gurnall’s 12 Quotes Pt 4

    I've tried—and failed—to teach The Christian in Complete Armour more than once. This time, instead of reading through the entire work, we begin by examining 12 popular quotes attributed to William Gurnall—testing whether they actually reflect what he said.

  3. 98

    Spiritual Armor: Gurnall’s 12 Quotes Pt 5

    I've tried—and failed—to teach The Christian in Complete Armour more than once. This time, instead of reading through the entire work, we begin by examining 12 popular quotes attributed to William Gurnall—testing whether they actually reflect what he said.

  4. 97

    Consecrated: Review Pt. 1

    After examining the biblical meaning of consecration and tracing how the concept developed throughout church history, we now begin reviewing the SermonAudio message "35 Marks of a Consecrated Life."

  5. 96

    Spiritual Armor: Gurnall’s 12 Quotes Pt 3

    I've tried—and failed—to teach The Christian in Complete Armour more than once. This time, instead of reading through the entire work, we begin by examining 12 popular quotes attributed to William Gurnall—testing whether they actually reflect what he said.

  6. 95

    Mother’s Day Done Wrong

    On Mother's Day, churches across the world will celebrate mothers, honor women, and almost inevitably turn to Proverbs 31. But what if much of the way the church handles Mother's Day is deeply flawed?

  7. 94

    Church Trends: 2026

    I review a video about current church trendsAI

  8. 93

    The End of a Podcast

    Late last night/early this morning a podcast came to an end.

  9. 92

    Consecrated: What Does It Mean?

    What does it really mean to live a "consecrated life"? It's a phrase used constantly in sermons, books, and Christian teaching—often described as total surrender, deeper holiness, or a higher level of spiritual living. But is that what the Bible actually means?

  10. 91

    Jethro Tull: Hymn 43

    In this episode, we examine "Hymn 43" by Jethro Tull—a controversial track from the 1971 album Aqualung.

  11. 90

    Spiritual Armor: Is Satan Bound?

    In this episode, we confront a major question raised in our study of The Christian in Complete Armour: Is Satan bound… or are we at war with him?

  12. 89

    Spiritual Armor: Gurnall’s 12 Quotes Pt 2

    I've tried—and failed—to teach The Christian in Complete Armour more than once. This time, instead of reading through the entire work, we begin by examining 12 popular quotes attributed to William Gurnall—testing whether they actually reflect what he said.

  13. 88

    Spiritual Armor: Gurnall’s 12 Quotes Pt 1

    I've tried—and failed—to teach The Christian in Complete Armour more than once. This time, instead of reading through the entire work, we begin by examining 12 popular quotes attributed to William Gurnall—testing whether they actually reflect what he said.

  14. 87

    I Get the Picture: Correction

    A correction about how I interpreted a lyric in the song, I Get the Picture

  15. 86

    Luke 15: Our Salvation?

    In this episode, we step away from the book for a moment to review a sermon on Luke 15 and the story of the lost son.

  16. 85

    Proverbs 30:5-6: Five Layers

    In this episode, we apply the Five Layers of Reading Scripture to Proverbs 30:5–6—one of the Bible's clearest statements about the purity of God's Word and the danger of adding to it.

  17. 84

    I Get the Picture by Ethan Burdick

    A new song is starting to gain attention as we move toward summer—I Get the Picture by Ethan Burdick. On the surface, it's a breakup song. But underneath, it's something much deeper.

  18. 83

    Psalm 34: Fear of God or Man?

    David says, "I will teach you the fear of the LORD." But the moment behind Psalm 34 shows him afraid of a pagan king. So what is this psalm actually teaching—fear of God or fear of man?

  19. 82

    Psalm 34:19: Sermon Review

    A sermon review of God's Helps for Your Hurts from Psalm 34:19.

  20. 81

    Psalm 34:19

    We walk through Psalm 34:19 using our five layers method

  21. 80

    Hell is Still Hell: Review Pt 4

    We conclude our review of a sermon about hell.

  22. 79

    8 Signs You’re the Problem

    What if you are the problem? Let's consider 8 signs that you might be the problem.

  23. 78

    Hell is Still Hell: Review Pt 3

    We continue our struggle through a sermon on Hell

  24. 77

    The Chalcedonian Creed in 2026

    In 451 AD, the church gathered to answer the most important question in all of theology: Who is Jesus Christ? The result was the Chalcedonian Creed—a statement that has shaped Christian belief for over 1,500 years. But what about today? In this episode, we revisit Chalcedon in 2026

  25. 76

    Hell is Still Hell: Review Pt 2

    We continue our review of a sermon about Hell

  26. 75

    Proverbs 1:7: Arguing with AI

    In this episode, I engage in a real-time argument with AI over the meaning of Proverbs 1:7

  27. 74

    The Day That Never Happened

    Today's episode wasn't planned—it was forced. This is the day that never happened

  28. 73

    AI: Mis-Formation or Fear?

    A recent article from The Gospel Coalition warns that the real danger of AI isn't misinformation—it's "mis-formation." Even when AI gives correct answers, the claim is that it may be shaping us spiritually in the wrong way. But is that true?

  29. 72

    Hell is Still Hell: Review Pt 1

    We review a recent sermon on the subject of Hell

  30. 71

    10 Emotions That Define Us

    What really defines human life? Not success. Not plans.Not even beliefs. It's Emotions!

  31. 70

    Trump or Pope? Just War?

    This episode continues the discussion of the Trump–Pope conflict by examining a recent sermon on Just War. It explores the use of Ecclesiastes 3, evaluates key Just War principles, and analyzes how both Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV are being interpreted.

  32. 69

    Trump vs. The Pope: Who Speaks for God

    A public conflict between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV has escalated into a global confrontation over war, power, and the use of God's name.

  33. 68

    Influential Churches: 2026

    We look at one of the most influential churches in 2026

  34. 67

    2028: The Next Prophetic Scam?

    Is 2028 shaping up to be the next major prophetic moment—or are we watching the same pattern repeat itself once again?

  35. 66

    Trump Pretends to be Jesus!

    Donald Trump has posted an image that visually portrays him as a healer—using imagery that closely mirrors how Christ is depicted in Scripture and Christian tradition.

  36. 65

    A Tire, A Nail, and Thomas

    A tire. A nail. A missed church service. And a question that wouldn't go away. This episode begins with an ordinary moment and leads into an extraordinary tension found in John 20:24–31:

  37. 64

    The Seminaries are in Trouble?

    Are seminaries really in trouble… or is the entire system fundamentally broken? In this impromptu episode, we take a hard look at the growing claims that seminaries are declining—falling enrollment, financial pressure, institutional instability—and ask a much deeper question: Should this system even exist in the first place?

  38. 63

    Building A Sunday School in 1985 Pt 2

    We listen to a lesson about building a Sunday School in 1985

  39. 62

    Sunday School in 1985 Pt 1

    We listen to a lesson about building a Sunday School in 1985

  40. 61

    Interpretation = Transformation?

    Does correct Bible interpretation produce spiritual transformation? Many claim that a faithful understanding of Scripture will naturally lead to humility, repentance, faith, and obedience—and that these outcomes can even confirm that an interpretation is correct. But is that true?

  41. 60

    Sunday School: The Origin Story

    Sunday School feels like a normal, unquestioned part of church life. But where did it actually come from—and why does it exist? In this episode, we step back and examine the historical origins of Sunday School.

  42. 59

    The Day After Easter

    The day after Easter, reality returns—and nothing seems different. In this episode, we confront the tension between what Easter sermons promise and what real life actually delivers

  43. 58

    Judges 6 and Power?

    Judges 6 is often preached as a message about God giving us power in our weakest moments. But does the text actually say that?

  44. 57

    Trump: Missing the Point!

    A listener pushed back and said this podcast had become political. But that response proves the very problem this episode is trying to expose. In this episode, we go back to what was actually said and show clearly and carefully, that the issue was never politics. It was theological.

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    Episode Deleted

    The story of how my episode didn't go the way I had planned

  46. 55

    The Lord Will Fight for You?

    In this episode, we take a careful, honest look at Exodus 14:13–14. Not to dismiss it… but to finally ask: What can we actually say about this passage?

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  48. 53

    Judas: Beneath the Kiss Pt 4

    We look at Judas by working through Psalm 14, Romans 1 and Romans 3

  49. 52

    Trump Is Not Christ

    It's Holy Week—and the language of Christ's suffering is being applied to Donald Trump, seriously!

  50. 51

    Judas: Beneath the Kiss Pt 5

    Let's consider six days in the life of Judas

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The goal of this podcast is to make theology the focal point of every discussion. It is designed to challenge you to think about what the Word of God says and how that applies to every aspect of the Christian life. There will be episodes on news commentary, sermon reviews, guided Bible studies, devotional messages, and everything in between. If you’re interested in studying the Word, then grab a Bible, a notebook, a pencil, and hit play on your favorite podcast app.

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The goal of this podcast is to make theology the focal point of every discussion. It is designed to challenge you to think about what the Word of God says and how that applies to every aspect of the Christian life. There will be episodes on news commentary, sermon reviews, guided Bible studies,...

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