Theologic

It's a conundrum: The Son of God planning on going to the cross then seemingly shrinking back the night before He was to go. Does this show a contradiction in scripture? Patheos.com thinks so. Listen to what Sean and Patke have to say on the topic.Support the show

It is amazing how little we know about human trafficking and the little we do know is often questionable at best. When we hear about it, we think of things like stranger danger or the creepy white van. But the reality of human trafficking is well beyond these things. One thing is for sure, it needs to be exposed to the light so that it will end. Stacy Besch from Team Iowa has investigated and uncovered many of the shocking realities of human trafficking in Iowa. If it's happening in Iowa, it's happening everywhere. Yet, as Stacy presents the reality of these things, may your knowledge of it give to you hope that you can make a difference. Listen in and take courage.For more information on Gridshock: https://www.gridshockdocumentary.com/Support the show

You've heard it before, "Money won't buy you happiness." That's doubly true for the Christian. As Sean and Zach engage on this topic from I Timothy 6, may we be warned and blessed to keep from the love of money.Support the show

If you've been in Christian circles, you've probably heard it said, "God won't give me more than I can handle." But is that true? Does scripture teach that? What does it actually say about the matter of how much the Lord gives the Christian and what can be handled? As Sean and Zach unpack this text, may your mind and heart be informed about what God gives and why He gives it for your good and His glory.Support the show

The Bible was written so that we could know how to conduct ourselves in the household of God, "which is the church of the living God." As Patke and Sean, bring out the next section of I Timothy 5, they bring out God's gracious plan to use women in the church. Listen in and be blessed.Support the show

How should we view answered prayer? Do we accept the promises of "ask and you shall receive" to be carte blanche on everything we ask? How do we view such things in light of all of scripture? As Patheos.com challenges us to think critically, seriously, and fully about prayer, Patke and Sean seek to give answers to this challenge. Listen in and be blessed.Support the show

Maybe it's an elderly relative. Maybe it's a handicapped friend. God has created all in His image, including those with disabilities. In a world where disabled image bearers are often looked at with shame or even as less than human, how does the Christian respond? In this interview, Ryan Chase, pastor and father of physically challenged children, opens up on the struggles presenting a biblical perspective on how we treat and appreciate those made in God's image no matter how different. Listen in and be blessed.Support the show

What role does the Christian have in caring for the elderly? How does the word speak to such realities in our day? As Sean and Patke continue talking about 1 Timothy, be blessed and challenged in your care or potential care for the needy in your life.Support the show

Why does Jesus disallow His followers from speaking to non-Jewish people in Matthew 10? Does God somehow love them less? Listen in as Sean unpacks the love of God and His plan in scripture.Support the show

As the church prepares for the resurrection of our Savior, it is good for us to have yearly and consistent times of remembrance. As Sean and Patke reflect on the events of the Passion Week, may your week be blessed as you anticipate your own celebration of His resurrection. Support the show

Patheos.com again challenges: Why Didn't Jesus Have His Family Care For Mary? Instead of Jesus' brothers, Jesus gives Mary into the care of John. Does this demonstrate that Jesus didn't have brothers? Listen in and be challenged by the text.Support the show

How do you fix a church that's broken down? One focus is on the character of the leadership. That's what Paul does in I Timothy 3 as he speaks to Timothy on how to fix what has gone wrong. As Sean and Patke work through this text, listen in and be blessed by the word. May the Lord use it for your good and His glory.Support the show

A whole book was written that "these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name." This book was written so that Christians would be powerful evangelists. As Bryan Anderson takes us through this book, may you be blessed by its teachings.Support the show

Of all of the strong statements from Christ, this is one of the biggest of not THE biggest. "If your right eye makes you stumble, tear it out and throw it from you; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. "If your right hand makes you stumble, cut it off and throw it from you; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to go into hell. Matthew 5:29-30Is this a statement about self-harm? Certainly not! But what does it truly mean? Sean will tell you and challenge you through it.Support the show

Following their conversation on the church, Sean and Patke go in depth into I Timothy to help you understand what the church is. Listen in and be blessed.Support the show

Patheos.com once again challenges the Christian. When is the end of all things? According to Jesus, no man knows the day nor the hour (Mark 13:32). Yet, is it true to say that Paul tells us that we CAN know the day and hour because he has told us that "we are not in darkness?" (I Thessalonians 5:1-5) Is it possible for the Christian to know when the end will be? Can we set dates and times for Jesus' return? More importantly, does scripture contradict when it comes to knowing about Jesus' return? Listen in and find out.Support the show

As you work through the sticky situations in your life, you need the church. You may know that but what you may not know is that those sticky situations won't be as helpfully solved unless you have been going to church consistently to begin with. As your hosts speak on the role the church plays in solving ethical dilemmas, may the Lord bless you as you listen to this installment.Support the show

Maybe you've experienced it: an emotional "camp-like" environment. The exhausted fellow attenders begin to get weepy, they begin telling the deep secrets of their hearts, and after the emotions are over there is a mountain-top experience for a time. Many a Christian has gone through such an event, but do we need them? Are these even Christian to begin with? A very familiar interviewee to Theologic's listeners, Pastor Brian Janssen, has explored just such a movement that has affected his area. It goes under many names such as Tres dias, Chrystalis, or even Teens Encounter Christ. The original name is Cursillo. As you listen to Brian Janssen unpack this movement, our prayer is that you will be spurred on to trust the ordinary, sufficient word of God and be careful to discern and avoid spectacular yet unbiblical methods.For more on this topic check out this website: Questioningcursillo.comSupport the show

During the COVID lockdowns, many Christians quoted Matthew 22:21 saying, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's." in order to maintain obedience to those lockdowns and close church gatherings. But is that what that text is talking about? As Sean handles this text, we must ask the question what belongs to Caesar and what belongs to God?Support the show

As you look at this current world, so much dramatic change has turned navigating this life into something that can be very difficult. With technological advances, governmental decisions, and a society jettisoning Christian beliefs and ethics; it can be difficult to determine where you are let alone where you're going.In this episode, Sean and Patke speak to the rules-oriented person who believes everything is black and white. Many things are indeed black and white, yet there is also the need for wisdom on the gray areas. As we navigate the uncertain times ahead, let us ask ourselves how can wisdom play a key role in walking through this life.Support the show

The challenge comes once again from Patheos.com. As Christians are gunned down, how can a Christian say that God exists? How can that be especially when it seems that He has promised blanket protection if you are righteous?"No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil." (Proverbs 12:21)"Because you have made the LORD, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;" (Psalm 91:9-10)Can you trust a God who seems to be promising carte blanche protection that never comes? Is that really what He is really promising? Listen in and find out.Support the show

It can be a challenge both knowing AND living out the word. Theologic is often about knowing the word but in this episode Sean and Patke talk about the nitty gritty of applying the word. How do we apply what we know from the word when we find ourselves in a challenging situation? How do we live out the word when circumstances in our lives make it seemingly impossible to live out? As Sean and Patke address this issue, may the Lord bless you with help in your situation.Support the show

It just so happens that multiple pastors in NW Iowa are preaching through the book of Revelation. As a result, Sean sought to capitalize on that opportunity to have a discussion about the importance of this book. Why is it important to know and to preach through this frightening book? How does it benefit the Christian? Listen in and be blessed by a fruitful discussion.Support the show

In Sean's personal study with family, he came across what seems to be an apparent contradiction between the gospels? In Matthew 21:33-46, Jesus tells a parable and the crowd responds approvingly. In Luke's account of the same parable in Luke 20:9-19 the crowds responded rejecting the words Jesus said. How do we work through this apparent contradiction? Listen in as Sean unpacks this parable.Support the show

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Many thanks to our listeners as they have exercised patience since the last debate. It has been a while but Sean and Zac re-engage on the topic of Israel. Does Scripture teach that Israel will have a future kingdom? Will they receive the land that their forefathers had had? Will there be a great Jewish ingathering to Israel following widespread belief in Christ as their messiah? Listen in as your hosts go head to head on this debate.Support the show

In starting a new year, we also start a new category on our Theobite segments in that of commonly misquoted texts. Who comes to steal, kill, and destroy according to John 10? Why does it matter for us to get that right? How might getting that right inform what we look for in seeing the workings of Satan in this current world? Listen in and find out.Support the show

Jesus' spirit had to go somewhere after His spirit departed from His body. Maybe you're curious. Maybe you've heard some pretty hair raising things about it. What actually DID happen to Jesus' Spirit on and after the cross? Listen in and be blessed.Support the show

"Prone to Wander, Lord, I feel it."The words of the hymnwriter ring true to all of God's sheep throughout their sojourn here on this Earth. What draws us back? It may surprise you that the same message the Christian believed to become a Christian in the past has an important place in the present. Do you know how? Listen in to Ryan Bush as Sean and Patke interview him on the gospel. As you anticipate the new year, may your meditations on the gospel continually provide the draw back in times of wandering.Support the show

There is a uniquely fascination when we seek to understand evil. One of the most evil characters in all of scripture was Judas Iscariot. How could someone so privileged with seeing Christ betray Him in the end? Beyond that, how could such a person show remorse in the end in the way that he did? The question sometimes gets raised, "Did Judas repent and receive Christ in the end?" Tune in to this fascinating discussion about Judas.Support the show

This Christmas season we take a look at an important part of the gospels' presentation of Jesus, His family line. There seems to be an apparent contradiction between what Matthew says in Matthew 1 and what Luke says in Luke 3 concerning who Jesus' grandfather was. Does the Bible truly contradict? Listen in and find out.Support the show

Ouch! Get ready for a heavily convicting episode. As your hosts tackle the topic of complaining, stick around to the end because not only do they give the true nature of what we are doing when we grumble but they also provide the easy solution to the easy sin of complaining. May you rejoice in God's grace to you when you complain and find the God ordained way out of it for your good and His glory.Support the show

Patheos.com gives another challenge to the Bible. Matthew 10 has Jesus telling His disciples not to evangelize non-Jewish people. In Matthew 28, He does. Who really SHOULD be evangelized? Do the Atheists have a point that the Bible is contradicting? Can your hosts deal with this one? Listen in and find out.Support the show

For a solid marriage relationship, for a strong parental front, for strong bonds of love with your children, your home needs theology. You need to have a proper and thorough understanding of who God is and what He has done. Ricardo and Arlene Escobar as a part of "A Biblical Home" their goal is that they would be used by God to bless you and your family. As Patke and Sean interview this couple, may the Lord bless your home as you grow in Him.Check them out at Abiblicalhome.orgSupport the show

Harsh language is all over the Bible, but how should the Christian deal with it? Some struggle to process it, some choose to reject its message, but one thing is for sure in each instance and each context where something harsh is spoken by the Holy Spirit, it is right. As your hosts engage one particular passage in I Timothy, take a listen to the harsh words Paul tells Timothy. As your hosts bring out the text, may it be that you would marvel at the kindness of God to take drastic measures for the good of those He loves.Support the show

"Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin." Mark 3:29 ESVAre you guilty of an eternal sin? What even is this sin? Listen in and find out.Support the show

The same faith and grace that saves is what the Christian lives in for the rest of his life. As your hosts engage the topic, listen in and be blessed.Support the show

Christians have read Jesus' words that we must not cast pearls before swine (Matthew 7:6). This is also spoken in common conversation. But are we sure we know what that means? What's more, Jesus is talking about certain people and calling them pigs. As Sean leads Patke in discussion listen carefully for the meaning of this phrase, why such harsh words were proper to be spoken in the context of Jesus' day, and how this helps us discern who to give the gospel to and how.Support the show

Have you ever wondered if you or your Pastor represent Christ accurately and well when speaking on God's behalf? Whether in the pulpit, in personal counseling, or in practical living; The church must know what God has truly said. In this episode, Zac Patke interviews Dr. Dean Taylor from Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa as he presents the true way to rightly divide the word of truth. The term is Expository Preaching. That is preaching that is centered on the Biblical text itself and not on what the preacher thinks or anything else. As Dr. Taylor teaches, you might ask yourself, "Do I follow truly Bible centered preaching?" May this interview bolster you toward developing more of a taste for Expository Preaching.Support the show

Should we unhitch ourselves from the Old Testament?This is a question posed by prominent church leaders in our day. What happens if we divorce the preaching of the scriptures with the preaching of the resurrection? Is that how Christians have always done it? As our hosts delve into the topic of the gospel, the scriptures, and the resurrection, let us think critically and biblically about the resurrection.Support the show

Patheos.com claims that there is a contradiction between when the Passover meal was eaten and when Jesus was crucified. Was Jesus Crucified BEFORE the Passover meal or AFTER? Can your host handle this? Listen in and find out.Support the show

"Flee Sexual Immorality" I Corinthians 6:18In a culture destructively wrapped up in sexual vice of every kind, so many are unaware of the prisons that they have put themselves in that will eventually become their tombs. As your hosts discuss the issue of sexual vice and adultery, the truth of such things goes beyond the external acts and all the way to the heart. Listen in and be challenged by this weighty episode.Support the show

In taking a look at another hard saying of Jesus, our hosts take us on a trip through death in scripture. What is death truly for the Christian? How does Jesus' statement concerning the little girl that "She is not dead but sleeping," also part of the blessed hope of Christians? As Sean unpacks this text, listen in and be blessed.Support the show

Paul commands that we are to sing "Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual songs." (Colossians 3:16). Churches can often sing hymns and spiritual songs but how many sing Psalms? In this interview, Sean and Patke interview author and professor Scott Aniol to help us understand when the church stopped singing them, how we can get back to being obedient to sing them, and what benefits Psalm singing produces for your church. May the church be obedient to Christ and become even more so in singing Psalms together.Support the show

Patheos.com claims that Jesus' prayer concerning the unity of the church was never fulfilled. In fact, Paul's dealings with division in the Corinthians church are evidence of that failure. Is this a legit contradiction? Can your hosts handle this one? Listen in and find out.Support the show

In this episode, our hosts take on the entirety of a whole Old Testament book. What is the book of Ruth? Why is it important? What might it teach us concerning womanhood? What might it teach us concerning manhood? Listen in and be challenged to think biblically.Support the show

From Atheists.orgTrusting God“A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD…” — Proverbs 12:2Now consider the case of Job. After commissioning Satan to ruin Job financially and to slaughter his shepherds and children to win a petty bet with Satan. God asked Satan: “Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause.” — Job 2:3Can two Christians deal with this? Listen in and find out.Support the show

In this episode, your hosts delve into the parable found in Matthew 20:1-26. Who is everyone? What is this about? How does it speak to our day? Listen in and grow in grace.Support the Show.

In all honesty, the current church in America and even around the world is missing two very important things: A proper unity with true believers that believe different, acceptable beliefs and a proper warning against false believers who teach dangerous, unacceptable beliefs. The American church lacks biblical discernment and it shows in this way. Meet Chris Rosebrough, Lutheran pastor at Kongsvinger Lutheran Church in Oslo, Minnesota and apologist with the Fighting for the Faith YouTube channel. In this interview, Baptist pastors Sean and Patke ask him questions about what makes a Lutheran truly Lutheran. Is it the pastor's clothing? Is it the liturgy or order of service? At the same time, why should any pastor, regardless of denomination, call out false teachers as Chris does on his channel. The answers may surprise you. Listen in as these brothers in Christ with different convictions dialogue about their beliefs.Check out Fighting for the Faith: https://www.youtube.com/@Fighting4theFaithSupport the Show.

John 6:53-54"So Jesus said to them, "I assure you: Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you do not have life in yourselves. Anyone who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day,"Are Christians therefore to be cannibals? How do we understand this hard saying of Jesus? Listen in and be blessed!Support the Show.

Concluding this three part series, your hosts explain the dynamic and powerful work of the Holy Spirit. How does He work in relation to the other two members of the triune Godhead? How has He demonstrated His role in creation, striving with man, and salvation? Listen in and be richly blessed.Support the Show.