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Has God Spoken?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 43:24


In this episode, Dr. Williams and I walk through the question of whether or not God has spoken and what that means for us as humans.

The Bible in Today's Society

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 43:45


In this episode, Dr. Joshua Williams returns to continue a discussion on Hermeneutics and dive into the claim that the Bible is not applicable to today's society.  Ask your questions about Hermeneutics by reaching out on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, or youtube. 

Introducing Hermeneutics with Dr. Joshua Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 47:30


In this episode of the In Step With God podcast, Joshua Williams joins the show to discuss hermeneutics answering questions about what it is and how it impacts believers in the day-to-day rhythms of life. 

Thinking Through Turbulent Times

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 56:36


In this episode on the In Step With God Podcast Doctors Matthew Wilson, Ben Voth, and Steve Long return to discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine and Russia. I'm very thankful for the wisdom and information they brought to the table and am excited for the next few episodes digging into some particular components of the situation and how Christians can be faithful in this situation. 

Gen Z and Christianity

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 74:40


In this episode, Jacob Murrie joins the show to discuss his article 5 things that frustrate Gen Z Christians. We cover Serious thinking, Partisan Politics, and Selectively applied doctrine.  You can follow Jacob on Twitter: @Jacobmurr1e

Evidence, Reason, and Clarity

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 62:01


In this episode, David Wolcott joins the show for a friendly discussion on the topic of Evidence, Reason, and language clarity between Academic and Lay populations. 

Faith, Reason, Science with Adam Redwine

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 59:22


In this episode Adam and I have a casual discussion about, religion, science, and the problems of Anti-science circles in Christian culture. 

Afghanistan Round Table

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 58:41


In this special edition of the In Step With God Podcast, I am joined by 6 faculty members from SMU to tackle the question: What is a Christian response to the situation in Afghanistan? Special Guests:  Dr. John Lamoreaux Dr. Jill DeTemple Dr. Ben Voth Dr. Steven Long Dr. Matthew Wilson Rev. Lisa Garvin  

Fault Lines Review Episode 13

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 25:17


We Finished. In this last episode, I address Fault Lines as a total book, discuss chapter 11 and offer some commentary on an aspect of the book that seemed potentially inconsistent theologically. 

Apologetics and Spiritual Formation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 54:55


In this episode, Zac Sechler and I team up to discuss our experiences with apologetics and how it has influenced our growth in the faith. You can find more of his stuff with the Twitter handle @AdherentApologetics.

Fault Lines Review Episode 12

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 23:40


In this episode, I get a bit soap boxy. This was a super difficult episode to prepare for and it's visible. leave a comment and let's do some discussion.

Fault Lines Review and Analysis Episode 11

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 25:02


In this episode, I discuss the general structure of the end of Fault Lines and provide some analytical remarks about chapter 9 alongside some of my own thoughts prompted by the book and other sources of information. 

Shane Degan: Missionary to America.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 50:50


In this special episode, I am joined by Shane Degan to discuss his testimony and perspective on Christianity in America vs Christianity in Australia. God took us on some critical rabbit trails and I'm excited to see how our discussion benefits everyone.  For more from Shane check out: https://jesuslovesamerica.com 

Fault Lines Review Episode 10

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 15:42


This episode is largely a review/reminder/encouragement for those reading Fault Lines to try to maintain an understanding of the scope of the book and the context of how the information and argumentation offered fits within a whole perspective on the world.

Fault Lines PT 9

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 22:35


In this episode, I review Fault Lines Chapter 7.  Follow the podcast for updates in your email from your preferred Podcasting platform.

On Mormonism with Eric Wendt

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 57:08


In this episode, Eric and I discuss his testimony, points of tension between Latter Day Saints and Christians, and conversation tactics for presenting the Gospel.  Check out the ministry Eric is part of Explanation International.

Fault Lines PT 8

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 30:36


In this Episode, I discuss chapter 6 of Fault Lines and talk about some general theology and concepts that are related. Finally back down to the 30-minute mark folks.

Fear of The Bible

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 58:43


In this episode, I am joined by Alan Nelson, the founder of Black Sheep Apologeticsm, and we dig into different reasons people are sometimes afraid of the Bible and what the Fear of God means for how Christians should relate to having a fear of the Bible.

Fault Lines PT 7

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 52:23


In this episode, I review Chapter 5 of fault lines with some additional commentary on Chapter 4 in the beginning.

Fault Lines PT 6

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 51:02


In this episode, I cover chapter 4 of Fault Lines. This was rather difficult due to the content. 

Fault Lines PT 5

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 27:11


Loved Chapter 3 of Fault Lines. This was an extremely well-put-together section of the book. 

Fault Lines PT 4

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 26:05


In this episode, I tackle Fault Lines Chapter 2 and reflect on various aspects of the book both theological and cultural. 

Fault Lines PT 3

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 34:10


In this episode I talk more about the purpose and mission of what fault lines is doing. Chapter 1 is a testimonial piece and I offered some reactions and remarks but it is not my place to criticize or be critical of Voddie's Testimony. I also spend a good chunk of time discussing the distinctions between modern and pre/post-modern communication styles and how that plays a large role in the dynamic of effective dialogues these days.

Apologetics in the Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 46:06


In this episode, recorded at Liberty Hill Baptist Church. I am joined by Pastor Marc Lambert and SMU student and personal friend Martin Bayazitoglu to discuss apologetics in various church and life situations and contexts. Please consider supporting the show via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/InStepWithGod

Fault Lines PT 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 29:17


In this episode, I review the Introduction to Voddie Bauchams Fault Lines and offer some insights on how Christians should approach its application to their discussions about social justice and Christianity. I offer some remarks about the necessity of further academic work and indicate what I perceive Fault Lines offering to the discussion. 

Fault Lines PT 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 28:34


In this episode, I begin examining the first part of Voddie Baucham's book Fault Lines. In no way shape or form is this meant as an attack on him or the book as a popular source of information. This shows that using the book as an academic source on the material it discusses can hinder productive and healing conversations due to the lack of citations and examples that are usually present in academic work. 

Discipleship and Personality Tests

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 56:08


Jay Medenwalt and Ashly Bartel join the show to talk about the role of personality tests in the process of discipleship alongside their positive and negative influences in Christian discourse. 

Authenticity and Christian Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 16:53


In this episode, I outline some of the things I struggle with in my faith even up to this day. I also reflect on a small piece of the sermon from my Church this morning and offer some commentary on the meaning of the Christian Faith. Living a good life isn't the goal... it's a byproduct of loving and honoring God. 

Topicality in Faith based conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 38:22


In this Episode, originally recorded for a small college Bible study, I am joined by Dr. Benjamin Voth an associate professor of Rhetoric at SMU.

Sharing the Gospel in the Market Place

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 35:30


In this Episode Mike Winter from CBMC joins us to discuss a few practical tips and helps dismantle some misunderstandings about what sharing the Gospel looks like when Christians work in the market place.

Theology and Sex PT. 3

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 47:53


In this Episode Amy and I discuss how Christians can be more charitable and responsible with their engagement in discussions with both believers and Non-believers. Especially when sex is part of the conversation.

Making the Secular Sacred Again

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 31:14


In This Episode, Dr. Stephen Rankin joins us to discuss sacredness and secular life with advice for pastors and college students alike.

Theology and Sex pt.2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 55:33


In this episode, Amy Davison Joins us again to discuss how the Culture's view of sex and sexuality has impacted the church.

Rethinking Discipleship: A Conversation with Phil Carlson

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 68:50


In this Episode of the In Step With God Podcast, Phil Carlson a friend and mentor in my life joins us to talk about CBMC, Discipleship, and many other things.

Theology and Sex Pt.1

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 44:22


In this episode of the In Step With God Podcast, Amy Davison from Mama Bear Apologetics joins us to discuss the relationship between, culture, theology, and sex. She will be with us for two more episodes as we continue to unpack the topic and look at practical steps we can be taking in our communities.

Science, Faith, and Sharing the Gospel: Guest Jay Medenwaldt

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 41:40


In this episode of the In Step With God Podcast, Jay Medenwaldt joins us to talk about Psychology, The Enneagram, and Faith. He provides so much wisdom, and a lot of good information about both the benefits and downsides of the Enneagram and offers a few reasons why he thinks it shouldn't be used as heavily as it is, offering alternatives along the way.

Faith and Voting

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 40:06


In this Episode Dr. Matthew Wilson from Southern Methodist University joins us to talk about the intersection between politics and faith. He offers some excellent guidance for how Christians can practically engage in thoughtful moral voting and offers some tips on where to find good thoughtful information.

Rhetoric and Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 45:46


Our third session with Dr. Benjamin Voth. This episode focuses on how rhetoric should be used by Christians in the context of the relationships they have in their life.

Christian Rhetoric

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 47:09


In this episode, Dr. Voth returns for a discussion on Rhetoric and what a genuine Christian Rhetoric might look like. What does it look like to take captive every thought and make it subordinate to Christ?

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