Good Theological Thursday

Send us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss what we think of the idea of a “soulmate”.Main Topic: Is all sin the same or are there degrees sin? What is the difference between sin as a state and sin as an action? We discuss these questions and more!

Send us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We talk about current events and how Christians should respond to these issues.Main Topic: We look at 1 Corinthians 7 and discuss a biblical view of singleness and marriage.

Send us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss Jonathan Pokluda’s new book “Outdated”.Main Topic: What is the atonement? What things are necessary to understanding atonement? What are different atonement models? We discuss these questions and more!For a helpful summary of these theories, check out this article: https://www.sdmorrison.org/7-theories-of-the-atonement-summarized/

Send us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss a new Gallup poll that shows the majority of Americans are no longer affiliated with a church.Main Topic: We wrestle with the classic question of what happens to those who never hear the Gospel.You can find the article on the Gallup poll HEREYou can find a recent interview with James HERE

Send us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: Does God have any organs? Why does the Bible sometimes describe God as having human body parts?Main Topic: We react to the news of Beth Moore leaving Lifeway and saying she is no longer Southern Baptist. Does she have a point? Is there a problem with how Southern Baptists have treated woman? We discuss these questions and more!https://religionnews.com/2021/03/09/bible-teacher-beth-moore-ends-partnership-with-lifeway-i-am-no-longer-a-southern-baptist/

Send us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We talk about Dr. Seuss, Pepe Le Pew, Cardi B, and cancel culture.Main Topic: We discuss a recent article published by the New Yorker that examines the anti-intellectual movement in the evangelical world.You can find the article here: https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/the-wasting-of-the-evangelical-mind?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=news_tab&utm_content=algorithm

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we discuss theological terms you need to know! For all of you theology nerds, we also give some words that are fun to know!

Send us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss why Paul and Barnabas disagreed on John Mark and what it says about how the church should handle disagreements.Main Topic: Should Christians fight for Christian principles to be put into law? Or should we focus more on reaching individuals with the Gospel? We discuss these questions and more!

Send us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss how we can create an “atmospheres of grace” in our churches.Main Topic: How useful is the Old Testament? Is the Old Testament necessary for our Christian walk? How should we read the Old Testament? We discuss these questions and more!

Send us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We talk about the spiritual lessons we have taken from the “snowpocalypse” in Texas.Main Topic: We discuss major questions related to Genesis 1:26-28. Who is the “us” in verse 26? What is “the image of God”? How are male and female related to his image? Join us to discuss these questions and more!

Send us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: Cultural Conceptions of selfMain Topic: In light of the recent scandals with Carl Lenz and Ravi Zacharias, we discuss how Christians should respond to the moral failures of spiritual leaders. Is there room for restoration? Can we still trust their past teachings? We discuss these issues and more!

Send us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: Who should get a PhD?Main Topic: Is online church good enough? What role should online church have? Why do Christians need to gather in-person? We discuss these questions and more!

Send us a textOn today’s episode, we begin with some reflections on MLK day. We then discuss if there are problems with how the church presents the Gospel to people. Is the way we evangelize wrong? How can we refine our methods of evangelization? Tune in to hear our thoughts!

Send us a textWhat do we mean when we say, “We need revival”? Does the Bible talk about revival? Is there a problem with our modern ideas about revival? We discuss these questions and more!

Send us a textWe are back! In this episode, we introduce a new segment (“Thought of the Week”) and discuss the terrible events that happened in Washington DC yesterday. What were our initial reactions? How should Christians respond? How do we move forward? We discuss these questions and more!

Send us a textDoes God give us more than we can handle? Is it okay to “date Jesus”? Join James and Drey as they discuss these questionable Christian phrases and more!

Send us a textWhat do Christians have against yoga? Is it dangerous for Christians to practice yoga? Why do some Christians thinks it’s okay to practice yoga? Listen as we discuss these questions and more!

Send us a textIn today’s episode, James and Drey start with some brief reflections on the recent Evangelical Theological Society conference. Later, they discuss whether it is appropriate for us to read Scripture as one story.

Send us a textJoin James and Drey as they give a theological response to veganism. 

Send us a textWhy are we so divided? How can we experience unity in a time of disunity? How can the church express the unity to which the Gospel calls us? Join Drey, James, and special guest Paul Calcote as they discuss these important questions!