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Listeners of So What Podcast that love the show mention:In our divisive and digital age, it's nearly impossible to turn on the news or scroll through social media without seeing—let alone becoming entangled in—fierce disagreement about anything from the trivial to the significant. And, all too often, that disagreement spins out of control into anger and insult. But Christians are supposed to be different. So, how do we disagree well as believers?
Does prayer actually change the mind of God? Listen in as the guys discuss the role of prayer in the life of a believer.
What does God think about our hobbies? Are they a waste of time or are they part of the Christian life? Join the guys as they ask whether or not hobbies can be holy.
Does being a Christian mean we set aside emotion? Join the crew as they discuss the role emotions play in our faith.
Have you ever wondered how the enemy acts in the world? Join the crew as they discuss the dark parts of the spiritual realm and how it affects us.
Have you ever wondered what's the difference between God's wrath and his discipline? Join the crew as they discuss how faith in Christ's atonement and resurrection fundamentally changes the way God approaches us in sin.
Have you ever wondered how you can share the gospel with someone who doesn't care about God or faith? Join the crew as they discuss how we might share when they don't care.
Have you ever wondered whether or not God cares what I have for lunch? Join the crew as they discuss how obedience to God is closer than we think.
In this third of a four-part episode, the crew discusses the significance and meaning of the Beatitudes given by Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount.
In this second of a four-part episode, the crew discusses the significance and meaning of the Beatitudes given by Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount.
In this first of a four-part episode, the crew discusses the significance and meaning of the Beatitudes given by Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount.
Dr Jonathan Pennington joins us to kick off our next series on the Sermon on the Mount. In this second of a two-part episode, Dr Pennington continues to provide a framework of understanding the famous sermon as the chief sermon on human flourishing and our relationship to God through Christ.
Dr Jonathan Pennington joins us to kick off our next series on the Sermon on the Mount. In this first of a two-part episode, Dr Pennington provides a framework of understanding the famous sermon as the chief sermon on human flourishing and our relationship to God through Christ.
The Reformation recaptured fundamental and precious truths about scripture, faith, grace, and Christ. But, was there any collateral damage done in the process? In this second of a two-part episode, the crew discusses the unintended consequences of the doctrine sola scriptura.
The Reformation recaptured fundamental and precious truths about scripture, faith, grace, and Christ. But, was there any collateral damage done in the process? In this first of a two-part episode, the crew discusses the unintended consequences of the doctrine sola scriptura.
Now that the Reformation is 500 years behind us, is the movement finished? Chris Castaldo, co-author with Gregg Allison of "The Unfinished Reformation," argues that despite the great advances in Catholic and Protestant relations, there are still important issues keeping the two traditions from fundamental unity. However, we can engage Catholics in a way that is constructive and highlights the character of Christ for the advancement of the gospel.
We tend to think about the Protestant Reformation as primarily a story that takes place in Europe, but how has the movement spread throughout the world? Moreover, how does Reformation theology speak to issues of marginalization today? Drs Alberto García and John Nunes join Kyle as they discuss reimagining the Reformation at the margins.
We are familiar with what happened during the Reformation, but what led to the significant event? Dr Bob Olsen joins us again to talk about important events and figures that led up to Luther's nailing of the 95 Theses.
We are familiar with what happened during the Reformation, but what led to the significant event? Dr Bob Olsen joins us again to talk about important events and figures that led up to Luther's nailing of the 95 Theses.
500 years ago, Martin Luther, a young monk in Germany, sparked the Protestant Reformation by emphasizing the crucial gospel elements of God's grace and faith in Christ alone for salvation. Dr. Timothy George joins the crew to being our new series, Reformation 500, in which we will journey through the people, stories, theology, and impact that the Reformation had on Christianity.
500 years ago, Martin Luther, a young monk in Germany, sparked the Protestant Reformation by emphasizing the crucial gospel elements of God's grace and faith in Christ alone for salvation. Dr. Timothy George joins the crew to being our new series, Reformation 500, in which we will journey through the people, stories, theology, and impact that the Reformation had on Christianity.
Perhaps one of the best-known and most misused verse in the whole Bible is Matthew 7:1, "judge not, lest ye be judged." We've heard it before, especially in the old King James language, both within the church and outside the church as an excuse to sin. Is that truly the Lord Jesus' intention? Listen in to find out.
Can you really do all things through Christ who strengthens you? Listen in as the crew discusses Philippians 4:13.
What happens when you enter a conversation about the Bible with someone whose source of authority is radically different that yours? Listen in as the crew discusses some of the challenges of discussing the Bible as an evangelical with a Latter-day Saint (Mormon) and vice versa.
Jeremiah 29:11 is a very popular verse in our culture. It is found all over--on coffee mugs, in greeting cards, and even on tattoos. It can become easily misused, but it certainly casts our hope forward to the ultimate hope and plan that God has through the Lord Jesus Christ.
The crew is joined by Dr. Jim Papandrea to discuss Gnosticism, an early Christian heresy that, among many other problems, blended religious views to create an esoteric spirituality that denied Christ's humanity.
Was Jesus Christ merely a body controlled by the Son of God? In this second of a two-part episode, the crew discusses Apollinaris and Apollinarianism.
Was Jesus Christ merely a body controlled by the Son of God? In this first of a two-part episode, the crew discusses Apollinaris and Apollinarianism.
Dr. Robert Olsen rejoins the crew to discuss a controversy over Christ's two natures (human and divine) with Eutyches and monophysitism.
Dr. Robert Olsen joins the crew to discuss a controversy over Christ's two natures (human and divine) in Nestorianism.
Astronomer Dr. Hugh Ross joins us to discuss the incredible complexity and design behind our improbability planet for the purpose of bringing people to redemption through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
In this second of a two-part episode, the crew discusses Pelagius and Pelagianism, the heresy that denies original sin and total depravity.
In this first of a two-part episode, the crew discusses Pelagius and Pelagianism, the heresy that denies original sin and total depravity.
The crew discusses a popular Jehovah's Witness tract, "Should You Believe in the Trinity?"
In this second of a two-part episode, the cast discusses Arius and subordinationism. Was the Son of God created by God the Father in eternity past? Listen in to find out.
In this first of a two-part episode, the cast discusses Arius and subordinationism. Was the Son of God created by God the Father in eternity past? Listen in to find out.
In this second of a two-part episode, the cast continues their discussion on Sabellius and modalism. Is God merely masquerading as three separate persons? Find out by tuning in.
In this first of a two-part episode, the cast discusses Sabellius and modalism. Is God merely masquerading as three separate persons? Find out by tuning in.
Was Jesus merely a man who became divinely adopted as the Son of God after being obedient to the law? Join us as we discuss Ebion and Adoptionism with Dr. Jim Papandrea.
Is there a difference between the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament? Do the Jews presently represent God's covenant people? Join us as we discuss Marcion and Supercessionism with Dr. Gerald McDermott.
What is heresy? Rejoin the crew in the second of this two-part episode as we kick off our new series, 'The Gospel According to the Heretics,' with Dr. David Wilhite.
What is hersy? In the first of this two-part episode, we kick off our new series, 'The Gospel According to the Heretics,' with Dr. David Wilhite.
Join the cast as they discuss the final line in the Apostles' Creed, “We believe in the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen."
Who is the Holy Spirit, and what role does he play in the life of a believer?
What does it mean that the Christian church is holy and catholic? Find out as we join Dr Matthew Emerson to discuss this line in the Apostles' Creed.
Why does it matter that Christ bodily ascended to the presence of the Father? Find out in this second of a two-part episode with Dr. Travis Buchanan.
Why does it matter that Christ bodily ascended to the presence of the Father? Find out in this first of a two-part episode with Dr. Travis Buchanan.
Do science and faith conflict? Join us as we talk to astronomer and apologist Dr. Hugh Ross, founder and president of Reasons to Believe.
Since Christ has risen, what will happen next? Join us as we discuss Christ's future, bodily return to judge the living and the dead with Dr. Timothy Paul Jones.
What is the resurrection, and why is the resurrection so crucial to Christianity? Join the cast as they continue their discussion on why the resurrection of Christ is so foundational to the gospel.
What is the resurrection, and why is the resurrection so crucial to Christianity? Join the cast as they discuss why the resurrection of Christ is so foundational to the gospel.