We're Not Theologians

In this season’s final episode, Rianna opens up about her journey with independence, co-dependence, and the only solution to both. Drawing together a story through Biblical psychology, she explores the root sin of independence and co-dependence, sharing through her own emotional and psychological journey of pain, coping mechanisms, and healing, the true path to emotional and relational balance.Episode Bible References:1 Peter 5:6-71 Peter 4:8-91 Corinthians 12:12, 14-16, 17-18, 26-272 Corinthians 3:5Psalm 27:1-2Ezekiel 36:26Jeremiah 17:9Isaiah 30:1-4, 15Isaiah 31:1-3Ecclesiastes 4:9-12Song of Songs 8:5Luke 11:5-8Ephesians 6:121 Peter 5:5James 4:10Isaiah 53:4-5Isaiah 53:12

What are the chances that a former slave and prisoner would become one of the greatest leaders of the most powerful nation on earth? We’re not statisticians, but we know of at least one who beat the odds. Or maybe we should say, we know of one whose odds were entirely decided by God. (And He won.)Join Rianna and Belgrove, this episode’s fellow non-Theologian, as they unpack the path God led Joseph down in order to refine him for His purposes, laying out Biblical principles for true godly leadership (perhaps not the ones you’d think), and tracing God’s workings in the midst of our toughest tribulations.Episode Bible References:Genesis 42:6-8Genesis 41:39-432 Chronicles 19:5-7Genesis 37:3, 12-14, 4-11, 28Psalm 105:16-19Romans 8:28Genesis 39:2, 7-9Genesis 39:23Genesis 40:23, 412 Timothy 3:16

Can we ever know we’re saved? If so, how can we know? Does keeping the commandments save us? If not, why keep them at all? And if salvation isn’t something we earn but a freely-given gift, what do we do once we’ve grasped that reality by faith? Join Rianna and Christian, this episode’s fellow non-Theologian, as they thread together a Biblical outline of the how, the why, and the what of salvation, tracing Christian’s own story from a hopelessly-lost son of the kingdom (who knew it!) to a faithfully-found son of the living God.Episode Bible References:Acts 19:29-31Matthew 19:16-22, 23-26Romans 5:1Philippians 2:12Hebrews 11:1, 2, 6James 2:19Philippians 2:13Matthew 8:5-13Galatians 2:16James 1:17Galatians 2:20Romans 6:15Romans 3:41 John 5:13-15John 6:38, 401 John 3:11 John 1:6-8, 101 John 2:1-5John 14:15Ezekiel 36:262 Corinthians 5:172 Corinthians 5:14-151 John 2:25-292 Peter 1:3-41 John 3:1-31 Corinthians 9:24-27James 1:6John 10:28-29Colossians 1:27

It’s the relationship episode! The one when we talk about the birds and the bees (Biblically, of course), and laugh. A lot. At a lot of things: beautiful, true, and ridiculous.Join Rianna and Heidi, this episode’s fellow non-Theologian, as they explore the beauty of romantic love through Heidi’s own love story, discussing the call to be a minister’s wife (yes, we believe it’s a calling!), the power of communication in building meaningful relationships, and Rianna’s personal gripes with the lack of intentionality and romance among some of her peers (as well as Heidi’s solution!). Laugh, swoon, eyeroll, do whatever makes you feel at ease, but remember: we’re not theologians.Episode Bible References:Proverbs 25:16Proverbs 311 Corinthians 13Ephesians 5Song of Solomon

Elijah the prophet is quite the guy. He goes before the apostate king Ahab, boldly decries the Israelites’ unfaithfulness, and declares God’s judgement of drought on the land - all with the constantly looming risk of death. But how was he able to do any of that? And, maybe more importantly, how do we?Join Rianna and Shiloh, this episode’s fellow non-Theologian, as they unpack the three keys to Elijah’s life of faith and fearlessness, proposing alarm-less morning devotional routines, obedience in the face of some seemingly strange requests from God, and the deepest note of surrender that you’ve maybe ever considered.Episode Bible References:1 Kings 17:1, 2-5, 8-101 Kings 18:1-2, 7-16, 20-21Mark 3:251 Kings 18:30-35, 38, 39

What do a mustard seed, Noah’s ark, and the 144,000 have in common? More than you’d believe. (Pun intended.)Join Rianna and Jake, this episode’s fellow non-Theologian, as they thread together a deeply hopeful and encouraging narrative of faith through Christ’s living illustration, Biblical models’ active demonstration, and End Time prophesy’s powerful implications. Episode Bible References:Matthew 17:14-21Hebrews 11:1-3; 6-8; 13, 14, 16-17; 23-29; 39-401 Corinthians 15:53Hebrews 10:37Revelation 14:3-5Hebrews 12:1-2Philippians 1:6Habakkuk 2:4Isaiah 58 

Picture the scene: You're a disciple, you've just come back from your first mission trip, and you're hungry. Jesus invites you to rest with Him, promptly engages an audience of at least 5,000 individuals, and tells you they need to eat. That's how one of the craziest days of your life is about to begin. Join Rianna and Juliette, this episode's fellow non-Theologian, as they explore the events of Mark 6, sharing their experiences, relating to the disciples (with much honesty, though not with much pride!), and also keeping an eye fixed on Jesus through it all. Episode Bible References:Mark 6:7-52

How do we know God's will? That's the billion dollar question, if you will. (I will.) But what if we're putting a lot of money in the wrong place? What if, instead of asking how we know God’s will, we should be thinking about how we understand it? And maybe you'd be amazed at how that simple transformation changes literally everything. Join Rianna and Matthew, this episode's fellow non-Theologian, as they unpack some pretty explosive Bible texts on prayer, watch a Biblical #GirlDad confront the frustrations of God’s timing, and get real about managing God's silence in the midst of a challenging trial from Matthew's past.Episode Bible References​Colossians 1:9-12​1 John 5:14-15​Psalm 66:18​Psalm 147:3​John 6:40​2 Peter 3:9​Mark 5:21-43​Mark 5:33

Why does this podcast exist? Who's behind it? And does Rianna really hate theologians? Guess you'll have to listen to find out."For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9, NKJV)

The show for those looking for a practical kind of theology. (We promise we love theologians. Honest.)