Theology Central is a podcast focused on making theology central to everything and challenging people to think. This is done via Bible studies, devotional messages, news commentary and sermons. New content is added on a daily basis.
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A checklist to use as you listen to sermons from the 2026 Sword Conference.
We listen to some of the opening sermon from the 2025 Sword of the Lord Conference
We kickoff the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference
Does giving to a church = storing up treasure in heaven?
We discuss the first sermon of the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference
We discuss the second sermon of the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference
Before asking what the Great Apostasy is, we should first ask how Christians have understood it throughout history. From the early church to modern times, the answers have been surprisingly different.
We take a look at the theme of the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference: Steadfast, Unmoveable, Always Abounding
Jeremiah 6:16 is often quoted as a call to return to the "old paths." But what were those paths, who was being called to return, and what happens when the verse is read in its actual context? In this episode, we examine one of the Old Testament's most familiar—and most frequently misapplied—passages.
Can Old Testament stories be used to teach practical lessons for the Christian life? A listener's question about Naaman, obedience, and the seven dips in the Jordan leads to a larger discussion about when application is faithful to the text—and when it begins to rewrite it.
Matthew 5:17–20 may be the interpretive key to the entire Sermon on the Mount.
A look at the upcoming national Sword of the Lord Conference.
According to an ancient book called The Testament of Solomon, King Solomon hung a female demon. We explore the story
One of the most important verses in interpreting the book of Revelation
Did the Flood solve humanity's greatest problem? Genesis 8:21 gives a surprising answer.
Is Matthew 4 primarily a lesson on how Christians can overcome temptation, or is it revealing something far greater about Christ? In this episode, we examine the temptation of Jesus in its biblical and theological context, asking whether the passage has been transformed into a self-help manual instead of being understood as the revelation of the faithful Son who fulfilled all righteousness where Adam, Israel, and every sinner has failed.
I take a look at a news story about a new app to help people overcome pornography.
We take a look at a devotional about spiritual depression
Psalm 18 is one of the Bible's most triumphant songs of God's deliverance. But if every promise and description in this psalm is applied directly to every believer today, difficult questions quickly arise.
We look at the opening section of the famous book, Christian in Complete Armor.
What does Paul actually mean when he commands believers to "be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might"? Is he calling Christians to courage, promising supernatural power, or describing something else entirely?
After a devastating storm leaves some homes untouched and others severely damaged, a difficult question emerges
Before asking what Genesis 1–2 means, we first need to ask what it is. Is it Hebrew poetry, elevated prose, or historical narrative?
Every Fourth of July, one Bible verse seems to appear everywhere: Psalm 33:12—"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD." But is this verse actually about America?
Why does Amos begin his prophecy by condemning the surrounding nations instead of Israel? In this episode, we take an overview of Amos chapter 1, examining its historical setting, repeated pattern of judgment, and powerful literary design.
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we look back to one of the nation's greatest speeches: Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address. Delivered as the Civil War neared its end, Lincoln made a startling observation
Psalm 146 says, "Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help." But what does that actually mean? Can human beings really provide no help?
A viral moment at an America 250 event raises disturbing historical and moral questions. Did a prominent speaker really defend the Salem witch trials? We examine exactly what was said, correct the historical record, expose the factual and logical errors, and consider the troubling implications of minimizing one of America's greatest miscarriages of justice. More than three centuries later, Salem still has something to teach us—if we're willing to listen.
A look at what Isaiah 59 is actually about vs the claims it can be used to talk about America.
Travel back to September 11, 1938, when families gathered around glowing radios for an evening of mystery and suspense.
A new movie about George Washington is opening in theaters during America's 250th anniversary celebrations. That alone isn't surprising. But what happened next certainly was
What does Isaiah 59 have to do with America's 250th Anniversary?
A look at how the ancient idea of patronage shows up in the NT
A sermon introduced an unusual literary word—peripeteia. But does that concept actually appear in the Book of Proverbs? In this episode, we explore the ancient literary idea of peripeteia
A listener asked about Todd Friel's Play the Man. I introduce the book, explain its central thesis, and carefully summarize what it actually teaches about pornography, sanctification, and spiritual growth
Two World Cup knockout matches. Two penalty shootouts. One unforgettable picture of pressure, performance, failure, and hope. Why does life sometimes feel like everything comes down to one moment?
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, how should Christians think about their nation? This episode examines what Scripture teaches about nations, government, patriotism, gratitude, citizenship, and where our ultimate allegiance belongs. Rather than political slogans or patriotic emotion, we seek a balanced, biblical perspective on America at 250.
Are we reading the Bible through modern Western individualism instead of the collectivist world in which it was written? We review the first episode of Discover the Word's new series and explore the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches to interpreting Scripture.
A familiar phrase is repeated in countless churches: "The joy of the Lord is your strength." But what did Nehemiah 8:10 actually mean in its historical and covenant context?
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