Good Theological Thursday
A space to have conversations about your life and God and how they fit together
Episodes
- W3: James discusses a recent book that he has been reading on the current state of the Old Testament.
- Main Topic: Drey and James discusses John Mark Comer’s recent comments on Penal Substitutionary Atonement. Does he have a point? Where does he go wrong? We discuss these things and more.
James reflects on the horrible events of the past week, including the assassination of Charle Kirk. How should Christians respond to such evil? Is there hope? What can we learn from how Charlie Kirk used his platform?
W3: We discuss the recent social media happenings between Forrest Frank and other Christian artists.
Main Topic: Has the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah been misunderstood? Was it just about homosexuality? How is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah used throughout Scripture? We discuss these questions and more!
W3: We discuss a recent book that James has been reading (Pauline theology as Way of Life, Jipp)
Main Topic: Does the Bible portray David and Jonathan as having a homosexual relationship? What verses are used to argue this point? James and Drey discuss and refute these arguments.
W3: We reflect on the recent Israel-Iran conflict.
Main Topic: We discuss NT Wright’s suggestion that abortion is sometimes justified. We also discuss Brandon Lake’s recent comments on appealing to “Bubba” in worship.
- W3: We reflect on the recent TX floods.
- Main Topic: Can you be a Christian and believe that Jesus did not rise bodily? Are these people “muddled Christians” as NT Wright suggests? We debate and discuss.
W3: James and Drey discuss the claim that Jonah actually died in the belly of the fish.
Main Topic: Is a high view of Scripture dangerous? Does it lead us to worship the Bible instead of the God of the Bible? What should our goal be in studying Scripture? James and Drey discuss these questions and more.
Does Isaiah 45:7 teach the God created evil? James and Drey assess the claims of a “Tik Tok theologian” regarding this verse and discuss what this verse really means.
W3: James and Drey discuss the selection of the new pope and its cultural impact.
Main Topic: Has Jesus always for eternity been subordinate to the Father? Would this make him “less than” the Father? James and Drey discuss the roles of the persons of the Trinity and how it affects our understanding of God.
On this episode as we dive into the concept of Ordo Amoris, the "order of love." We explore its theological roots, defining what it means to rightly order our loves toward God, others, and the world around us. Join us as we share their insights on how this ancient principle shapes our faith and cultural engagement, offering practical examples of living out Ordo Amoris in everyday life.
- W3: Our episode begins with a short discussion about the life and influence of Dallas Willard.
- Main Topic: In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the fascinating world of biblical anthropology, exploring what Scripture reveals about the nature of humanity. Join us as we unpack the concepts of dichotomy, trichotomy, and wholeism, examining how these perspectives shape our understanding of the body, soul, an...
W3: James and Drey discuss a book that James has been reading on the relationship between the church and Israel.
Main Topic: Why is it important that Jesus rose bodily and that he retains his physical body? How does Jesus’ resurrection speak to our resurrection? What does it say about his present ministry? We discuss these questions and more!
- W3: James and Drey discuss unresolved issues they have regarding scripture.
- Main Topic: In this episode, we explore the profound depths of Kenotic Theology, a Christian perspective on divine self-emptying. Discover how the concept of Jesus 'emptying himself' in the Incarnation reveals a God who embraces human limitation and suffering out of love. We’ll unpack its biblical roots, theological debates, and w...
Join James and Drey as they tackle ethical issues, such as capital punishment and IVF, through the lens of theology and scripture.
- W3: We discuss some of the latest books that we have been reading.
- Main Topic: Are there times where God breaks His own law? Is God bound by His law? We discuss these questions and more.
- W3: James and Drey share a couple of their cringiest youth ministry stories.
- Main Topic: How might Christians violate the second commandment today? What was the point of the second commandment? Do pictures of Jesus violate the second commandment? We discuss these
We discuss whether Christians should celebrate the Jewish festivals prescribed in the Old Testament. Is something that we are required to do? Is this something that would be useful for us to do?
- W3: James and Drey discuss Wes Huff’s recent appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast.
- Main Topic: We give our thoughts on the tv series “The Chosen”. Is “The Chosen” a good interpretation of the Gospels? How should believers interact with this series? We discuss these questions and more.
W3: We discuss our favorite Christmas movies and whether “Krampus” is counter to the message of Christmas.
Main Topic: Does God want us to prosper? What does “prosperity” look like for the Christian? Why is the Prosperity Gospel attractive? We discuss these questions and more.
- W3: We discuss what we are looking forward at the upcoming annual ETS meeting.
- Main Topic: Is it okay for churches to hire those outside of the church to fulfill ministry needs and roles? What limits should there be on contract work within the church? We discuss these questions and more.
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