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.
We begin an honest examination of pornography, sexual temptation, and hidden struggle within Christianity.
Two sermons. Uploaded minutes apart. Same text—Psalm 142. Same theme—overwhelmed. In this episode we begin reviewing both sermons, exploring Psalm 142 itself, and asking what David actually means when he says, "my spirit was overwhelmed within me."
Two sermons. Uploaded minutes apart. Same text—Psalm 142. Same theme—overwhelmed. In this episode we begin reviewing both sermons, exploring Psalm 142 itself, and asking what David actually means when he says, "my spirit was overwhelmed within me."
I've tried—and failed—to teach The Christian in Complete Armour more than once. This time, instead of reading through the entire work, we begin by examining 12 popular quotes attributed to William Gurnall—testing whether they actually reflect what he said.
Two sermons. Uploaded minutes apart. Same text—Psalm 142. Same theme—overwhelmed. In this episode we begin reviewing both sermons, exploring Psalm 142 itself, and asking what David actually means when he says, "my spirit was overwhelmed within me."
Song of Solomon 5:16 has inspired some of the most emotional and devotional preaching in church history—but what happens when spiritual experience replaces textual interpretation?
Song of Solomon 5:16 has inspired some of the most emotional and devotional preaching in church history—but what happens when spiritual experience replaces textual interpretation?
I've tried—and failed—to teach The Christian in Complete Armour more than once. This time, instead of reading through the entire work, we begin by examining 12 popular quotes attributed to William Gurnall—testing whether they actually reflect what he said.
A "Concealed Carry Bible Cover" advertised in The Sword of the Lord newspaper stopped me in my tracks. In this episode, we examine the biblical, theological, and cultural issues raised by merging Christianity with tactical and gun culture. What does this reveal about fear, trust, identity, and modern American Christianity?
An update about everything going on with the podcast
I've tried—and failed—to teach The Christian in Complete Armour more than once. This time, instead of reading through the entire work, we begin by examining 12 popular quotes attributed to William Gurnall—testing whether they actually reflect what he said.
After examining the biblical meaning of consecration and tracing how the concept developed throughout church history, we now begin reviewing the SermonAudio message "35 Marks of a Consecrated Life."
I've tried—and failed—to teach The Christian in Complete Armour more than once. This time, instead of reading through the entire work, we begin by examining 12 popular quotes attributed to William Gurnall—testing whether they actually reflect what he said.
I've tried—and failed—to teach The Christian in Complete Armour more than once. This time, instead of reading through the entire work, we begin by examining 12 popular quotes attributed to William Gurnall—testing whether they actually reflect what he said.
After examining the biblical meaning of consecration and tracing how the concept developed throughout church history, we now begin reviewing the SermonAudio message "35 Marks of a Consecrated Life."
I've tried—and failed—to teach The Christian in Complete Armour more than once. This time, instead of reading through the entire work, we begin by examining 12 popular quotes attributed to William Gurnall—testing whether they actually reflect what he said.
On Mother's Day, churches across the world will celebrate mothers, honor women, and almost inevitably turn to Proverbs 31. But what if much of the way the church handles Mother's Day is deeply flawed?
What does it really mean to be "well"? And does Christianity truly provide a way to remain well in the middle of pain, suffering, depression, loneliness, tragedy, sickness, fear, discouragement, and emotional collapse? In this episode, I review a sermon titled "How to Be Well When It's Not Well"
Late last night/early this morning a podcast came to an end.
What does it really mean to live a "consecrated life"? It's a phrase used constantly in sermons, books, and Christian teaching—often described as total surrender, deeper holiness, or a higher level of spiritual living. But is that what the Bible actually means?
In this episode, we review a conversation between a Catholic apologist and a Protestant influencer on one of the most important questions anyone can ask: How do I get to heaven?
In this episode, we examine "Hymn 43" by Jethro Tull—a controversial track from the 1971 album Aqualung.
In this episode, we confront a major question raised in our study of The Christian in Complete Armour: Is Satan bound… or are we at war with him?
I've tried—and failed—to teach The Christian in Complete Armour more than once. This time, instead of reading through the entire work, we begin by examining 12 popular quotes attributed to William Gurnall—testing whether they actually reflect what he said.
I've tried—and failed—to teach The Christian in Complete Armour more than once. This time, instead of reading through the entire work, we begin by examining 12 popular quotes attributed to William Gurnall—testing whether they actually reflect what he said.
A correction about how I interpreted a lyric in the song, I Get the Picture
In this episode, we step away from the book for a moment to review a sermon on Luke 15 and the story of the lost son.
In this episode, we apply the Five Layers of Reading Scripture to Proverbs 30:5–6—one of the Bible's clearest statements about the purity of God's Word and the danger of adding to it.
A new song is starting to gain attention as we move toward summer—I Get the Picture by Ethan Burdick. On the surface, it's a breakup song. But underneath, it's something much deeper.
David says, "I will teach you the fear of the LORD." But the moment behind Psalm 34 shows him afraid of a pagan king. So what is this psalm actually teaching—fear of God or fear of man?
A sermon review of God's Helps for Your Hurts from Psalm 34:19.
We conclude our review of a sermon about hell.
What if you are the problem? Let's consider 8 signs that you might be the problem.
We continue our struggle through a sermon on Hell
In 451 AD, the church gathered to answer the most important question in all of theology: Who is Jesus Christ? The result was the Chalcedonian Creed—a statement that has shaped Christian belief for over 1,500 years. But what about today? In this episode, we revisit Chalcedon in 2026
We continue our review of a sermon about Hell
In this episode, I engage in a real-time argument with AI over the meaning of Proverbs 1:7
Today's episode wasn't planned—it was forced. This is the day that never happened
A recent article from The Gospel Coalition warns that the real danger of AI isn't misinformation—it's "mis-formation." Even when AI gives correct answers, the claim is that it may be shaping us spiritually in the wrong way. But is that true?
We review a recent sermon on the subject of Hell
What really defines human life? Not success. Not plans.Not even beliefs. It's Emotions!
This episode continues the discussion of the Trump–Pope conflict by examining a recent sermon on Just War. It explores the use of Ecclesiastes 3, evaluates key Just War principles, and analyzes how both Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV are being interpreted.
A public conflict between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV has escalated into a global confrontation over war, power, and the use of God's name.
We look at one of the most influential churches in 2026
Is 2028 shaping up to be the next major prophetic moment—or are we watching the same pattern repeat itself once again?
Donald Trump has posted an image that visually portrays him as a healer—using imagery that closely mirrors how Christ is depicted in Scripture and Christian tradition.
A tire. A nail. A missed church service. And a question that wouldn't go away. This episode begins with an ordinary moment and leads into an extraordinary tension found in John 20:24–31:
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