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Theology for the People — 144 episodes

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Understanding the Filioque Controversy - with Shane Angland

2

John Owen: Who He Was & How His Ideas Compare to Other Theologians

3

Critical Theory vs. Christianity: Competing Visions of Reality

4

How Repentance Transforms Your Life and Relationships

5

Worship and Music: Nine Healthy Biblical Tensions

6

Church Planting in a Muslim Context - with Matt Rhodes

7

The Bible in Patristic Thought: Authority, Clarity, and the Rule of Faith - with Shane Angland

8

The Seder Meal and How It Points to Jesus - with Bruce Zachary

9

The Olivet Discourse: Jesus’ Most Debated Sermon, and Why It Matters - with Murray Smith

10

The History of Lent & the Lost Celebration

11

Why Apprenticeship is the Truest Form of Discipleship - with Heath Hardesty

12

The Gospel in the Midst of Grief: Lessons from Widowhood - with Susan VandePol

13

The Conversion of the Vikings: Finding Bridges to the Gospel for Missionary Encounters

14

When War Scatters the Church: Lessons from Ukraine - with Sharon Markey

15

Why We Need to Think About Heaven More (Not Less) - with Matt McCollough

16

Is Physical Fitness a Spiritual Discipline? - A Theology of Exercise: with David Mathis

17

Theology of Disability: the Image of God & the Mission of the Church - with Sandra Peoples

18

Gospel Faithfulness & Social Engagement: The Life and Teaching of Francis Grimké - with Dr. Drew Martin

19

The Evangelistic Legacy of Tim Keller - with Matt Smethurst

20

Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Discipleship in the Digital Age - with Brett McCracken

21

How God's Grace Meets Us at Rock Bottom: Ray Ortlund on Isaiah 57:15

22

Unlocking Scripture: Six Keys for Faithful Bible Interpretation - with Jon Nielson

23

Why Epistemology Matters More Than Ever - with Miles DeBenedictis

24

After Chalcedon: The Role of the Early Church Councils for Evangelicals Today - with Matt Pursely

25

Ministry in French Canada: Church Planting in Montreal, Quebec - with Sebastien Frappier

26

How Did We Get the Bible? Exploring the Formation of the Biblical Canon - with Shane Angland Th.M

27

What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit - with Dr. Alan Stoddard

28

Seeing Jesus in the Psalms through Hebrews - with Daniel Stevens

29

AI & the Imago Dei: Considering the Potentials and Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence from a Christian Perspective - with Paul A. Hoffman

30

How God is at Work in Ukraine - with Zhenya Chekushkin

31

The Council of Chalcedon (451 AD) - with Shane Angland

32

The Council of Ephesus (431 AD): Hypostatic Union, Nestorianism, & Theotokos - with Matt Pursely

33

The Council of Constantinople (381 AD) - with Matthew Pursely

34

Experiencing the Steadfast Love of God - with Sam Storms

35

Using AI in Christian Ministry: Ethics, Dangers, & Best Practices - with Mike Neglia

36

Season 5 Trailer & Preview

37

Faith Under Pressure: How Wrestling Through Your Doubts Can Lead to Deeper Faith - with Dr. Philip Ryken

38

What is Expository Preaching and How Do We Do It Well? - with David Jackman

39

The First Council of Nicaea: What Actually Happened & Why Does It Matter for Us Today?

40

A Biblical Theology of Spiritual Growth, & Creating a Discipleship Pathway - with John Whittaker

41

A Biblical Vision for Leadership - with John Currie

42

Cultivating a Heavenward Mindset in an Epicurean World - with Cameron Cole

43

Does Baptism Play a Role in Salvation? - with Stephen Pomeroy

44

Theological Anthropology: What is It, and How Does It Shape Our Understanding of Ourselves & Others? - with Michael Payne

45

Clarity is Kindness: Why Creeds and Confessions are Helpful for Transmitting and Protecting the Faith - with Carl Trueman

46

Habits of Grace which Lead to Growth: the Benefits of Journaling & Other Spiritual Disciplines - with Mike Neglia

47

Hard is Only Half the Story: The Role of Taking Steps of Faith in Spiritual Growth - with Wendy Zahorjanski

48

From Doubt to Belief: The Factors Involved in Journeys to Faith in Jesus - with Randy Newman

49

Almost a Reformer: How Erasmus of Rotterdam Fueled the Reformation but Personally Stopped Short - with Shane Angland

50

Loving the Ones Who Drive You Crazy: How and Why Christians Should Pursue Unity in the Church - with Jamie Dunlop

51

Go and Do Likewise: the Role of Acts of Mercy in the Mission of Jesus - with Amy DiMarcangelo

52

Digital Liturgies: How the Internet Impacts Christian Discipleship - with Samuel James

53

William Tyndale and the Desire for the English Bible - with Shane Angland

54

Understanding the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit - with Fred Sanders

55

Mental Health & the Bible - with David Murray

56

Explaining the Three Main Views on Eschatology

57

Why Psalm 23 is a Microcosm of the Bible - with David Gibson

58

Peter J. Williams - Why Jesus’ Teachings in the Gospels are Reliable & Incredible

59

Andrew Wilson - Romanticism & “Protestant Paganism”: Christianity in Relation to Western Culture

60

Season 4 Trailer

61

The Role of Beauty in Theology - with Dr. Philip Ryken

62

Avoiding Reductionist Views of the Atonement - with Jeremy Treat

63

A Biblical Approach to Church Planting - with Nathan Knight

64

Learning from the Life of Elisabeth Elliot - with Lucy S R Austen

65

500 Year Journey: How the Magi Knew When Jesus Would be Born - with Cory Piper

66

What is Biblical Unitarianism? - Considering the Best Arguments For and Against It

67

Dealing with Doubt and Deconstruction - with Aaron Salvato

68

Making Sense of the Beatitudes - with Chris Castaldo

69

AMA #1: Ask Me Anything - Pride Month, Sin in the New Jerusalem, Work, Marriage, and more

70

With All Your Might: Exploring Biblical Teaching about Diligence, Hard Work, Sabbath, and Sloth

71

The First Gospel: Why Genesis 3 is Key to Understanding the Entire Bible - with Mitch Chase

72

The Raskol of 1666 and What It Shows Us About Russian Orthodox Theology

73

Christ's Concern for the Local Church: Seen in the 7 Letters to Churches in Revelation - with Mike Neglia

74

The Radical Reformers and Their Impact on Christianity Today

75

Personal Update

76

Carrying Out the Mission of God in a Divided Nation - with Drs. Matthew Kim & Paul Hoffman

77

When were the Gospels & Revelation Written? And Why It Matters - with Shane Angland

78

What Proof is there that Jesus Actually Resurrected?

79

Bible Study in the Dark Ages: The Irish Monastic Approach and What It Can Teach Us Today - with Shane Angland

80

Do Christians Pick and Choose When It Comes to Old Testament Laws?

81

Applied Theology: Ministering to Victims of Human Trafficking in Budapest, Hungary - The Theological Foundations of "Mercy Ministry"

82

Wealthy & Whole - with Jeff Gipe

83

Business as Mission - with Steven and Teresa Yeats, Missionaries in Moldova

84

The Subversive Power of the Lord's Prayer

85

Ministering in Ukraine During the War: How God is Working & How to Pray

86

Writing Update & Announcement: Audiobook Preview & Upcoming Book Releases

87

How Long, O Lord? - The Biblical Genre of Lament and Its Role in Our Lives Today

88

Was It Necessary for Our Salvation that Jesus be God?

89

Liturgy: Going Through the (Right) Motions

90

How is Gluttony a Danger to Your Soul?

91

How is the Mission of God Progressing in the Midst of the War in Ukraine?

92

What is Over-Realized Eschatology?

93

Are Christian Sexual Ethics Harmful or Helpful? Was "Purity Culture" a Mistake? - with Dean Inserra

94

What is Gospel Culture and How is It Developed?

95

What is Your Soul and How Can It Flourish? - with Dominic Done

96

Fasting Q&A: Eating Disorders & Alternative Forms of Fasting

97

The Purpose and Power of Fasting - with Conor Berry

98

Cultivate: Church Planter Training Program - with Kellen Criswell

99

Wealth, Poverty & the Bible: How Do Finances Relate to Faith?

100

Palm Sunday Points Us to the Heart of the Gospel

101

How Does Understanding Biblical Genres Affect How We Interpret and Teach Passages in the Bible?

102

Does the Ascension Deserve More Attention? - Why Does Jesus' Ascension Matter for the Gospel and for Us?

103

The True Story of Saint Patrick of Ireland - with Shane Angland, MDiv from Ennis, Ireland

104

The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: How to Help & How to Pray - with George Markey

105

Did the Reformation Reach the East? The Surprising History of Cyril Lucaris and Eastern Orthodoxy's Reaction to the Reformation - with Shane Angland

106

Book Release Announcement & Preview - The God I Won't Believe In: Facing Nine Common Barriers to Embracing Christianity

107

The Relationship Between Clergy & Congregation + Study & the Spirit - with Dr. Roy Collins

108

Adoption, the Gospel, and Practical Theology - with Nate Medlong

109

Season 2 Trailer and Preview

110

Missional Ecclesiology: What is the role of the church in the mission of God? - with Kellen Criswell

111

What Has Athens to Do with Jerusalem?: How Should Christians Relate to Ideas and Practices Which Originate Outside of Christianity?

112

Reformation Day: Martin Luther, the Bible, & the Gospel

113

Navigating Issues of Christian Liberty without Legalism or Licentiousness - with David Guzik

114

General vs. Specific Revelation: How Do We Know What We Know About God? - with Gino Geraci

115

Imago Dei: What Does It Mean that We are Created in the "Image of God"? - with Gino Geraci

116

Making Sense of Bible Translations - with Shane Angland

117

Christ-Centered Hermeneutics - Part 2: Responding to Objections to Christ-Centered Hermeneutics - with Mike Neglia

118

Christ-Centered Hermeneutics - Part 1: Is it a stretch to say that everything in the Bible points to Jesus? - with Mike Neglia

119

Biblical Interpretation with Dr. Roy Collins: Guidelines for Correctly Understanding & Faithfully Applying God's Word

120

Contextualization: How to Translate the Message Without Changing It - A Conversation with Benjamin Morrison Discussing Ministry in Eastern Europe

121

Hermeneutics: How Do We Correctly Interpret What the Bible Says? - with Benjamin Morrison & Craig Babcock

122

A Theology of Music: with Jon Markey & Michael Payne

123

Will God Remove the Holy Spirit from a Person Because of Disobedience?

124

Theological Method: Sources of Theology and Why People Arrive at Different Conclusions About Matters of Faith and the Bible

125

Wayne Taylor: Charismatic Christianity & the Bible

126

The Perspicuity of Scripture: Is the Bible Clear? Can Everyone Understand It?

127

Is the Book of Esther Fictional? Does it Really Belong in the Bible?

128

The Formation of the New Testament Canon: Part 2 - Recognition, Disputes & the Gospel of Thomas

129

The Formation of the New Testament Canon: Part 1 - Nicaea, Constantine, & Conspiracy Theories

130

If "It's All Gonna Burn" Then What's the Point? - How the Resurrection Gives Meaning to Work & Art

131

Zombies in the Bible? Why Did the Dead Come Out of Their Graves and Walk Around When Jesus Died?

132

Did People Go to Heaven Before Jesus’ Death & Resurrection?

133

What are “Winds & Waves of Doctrine,” and How Can We Recognize Them?

134

Why Does God Judge Some People More Harshly Than Others?

135

Does God Hate Religion?

136

Podcast Exclusive - Church: An (un)Necessary Evil?

137

“Preaching” or “Sharing”?

138

Was Jesus in the Grave Three Days and Three Nights? Here’s How It Adds Up

139

Does Easter Come From Ishtar?

140

The Gospel of Caesar Augustus, & What It Tells Us About the Gospel of Jesus Christ

141

Why Did Jesus Tell Some People to Keep Quiet about His Miracles and Identity?

142

The Blind Men and the Elephant: The Problems with this Analogy about Religion

143

Did Jesus Heal a Centurion’s Same-Sex Partner?

144

Was Jesus Racist? Why Did He Call a Gentile Woman a Dog?