Theology Central

In this episode of Theology Central, we respond to the shocking and tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. We carefully separate fact from rumor, reflect on the human cost, examine the risks this moment may unleash, and consider how Christians must respond with grief, truth, and restraint. This is an episode about grief, truth, and resisting the normalization of political violence.

A full critique of a sermon against AI that's packed with misinformation, flawed hermeneutics, and irony—proving human error may be more dangerous than artificial intelligence itself.

We continue our work on Hebrews 12 in light of 70 AD

One company's AI-generated Bible content stirs controversy

Theology doesn't stand alone—it's shaped by method. In this episode, we explore why the method for studying the Bible will directly affect the conclusions we come to about theology, the tension this creates with Section 1.1, and how induction and deduction enter the picture.

We continue our look at how theology burrows from philosophy and rationalism

A look at where the podcast is going for the rest of 2025

How do we know what's true? Christians often disagree while each claims "the Bible says…". This episode explores epistemology — philosophy, empiricism, revelation, and rationalism — and wrestles with whether truth is God's Word itself or our interpretations of it.

We continue our study of Hebrews 12 in light of 70 AD

We continue our work on Hebrews 12 trying to interpret it in light of 70 AD

A look at a free resource

Saudi Arabia's new Islamic AI, Humain Chat, may signal the future: faith-shaped, ideology-driven intelligence. In this episode, we explore what it means when AI aligns with religion, culture, or belief systems—and what happens when truth is trained to match theology. Is this the rise of digital discipleship or the death of neutrality?

A look at a recent episode of Haven Today and their discussion of The Nicene Creed.

After the Minnesota school shooting, the call to "pray for the victims" returns. But what are we praying for—and to whom? This episode confronts the silence of God, the failure of clichés, and the need for honest lament over hollow theology. Raw. Theological. Honest.

Alien: Earth imagines a future reshaped by humanity's quest for immortality. In this episode, we explore its opening vision, the eerie Peter Pan imagery, and what it all means theologically about our desire to be like God.

In this episode of Song of the Summer 2025, we dive into Chappell Roan's raw and haunting single Subway. It's a song about grief, memory, and the struggle to let go. We break down the lyrics, explore the themes of haunting love, and reflect on what it reveals about longing, loss, and the gospel's promise of unfailing love.

We conclude our discussion about an article on education and AI

We continue our work on Hebrews 12 trying to interpret it in light of 70 AD

We begin work on Hebrews 12 trying to interpret it in light of 70 AD

I take another look at the song, Love Me Not

Start Isaiah 45 by observing before interpreting. This episode guides you through how to break down the chapter yourself—no commentary, just the text.

Ravyn Lenae's "Love Me Not" captures the ache of being almost loved but never chosen. In this episode, we break down the lyrics, explore its emotional and theological depth, and ask how the church should respond to the heartbreak behind the music.

In my last episode I got some lyrics wrong, I make some corrections

We review another sermon Isaiah 45

Can chatGPT do Christian scholarship?

An observational assignment on Isaiah 45

We begin reviewing sermons on Isaiah 45

Exploring Jesusland, a new book uncovering the world of Christian pop culture and its lasting impact on faith and politics.

We put the claim that every promise to Israel was fulfilled in Joshua under the microscope, comparing the biblical record with God's original promises and later prophecies.

Exploring the famous phrase 'where two or three are gathered' and uncovering why it's one of the most misused verses in the Bible—and what Jesus really meant in Matthew 18."

In this Song of the Summer installment, we dive into Chappell Roan's breakout anthem Pink Pony Club—a euphoric, defiant ode to breaking free from expectations and finding a place where you truly belong. We unpack the lyrics, explore its themes of self-discovery and liberation, and wrestle with what it reveals about freedom, identity, and the church's struggle to create authentic spaces for honesty and individuality.

In this series, we examine Replacement Theology—its history, key texts, and claims—and test them against the full witness of Scripture. We'll see why the Bible affirms one people of God in Christ without redefining "Israel" or erasing its future, and how passages like Galatians 3, Galatians 6:16, and Romans 11 should be read in context.

In this series, we examine Replacement Theology—its history, key texts, and claims—and test them against the full witness of Scripture. We'll see why the Bible affirms one people of God in Christ without redefining "Israel" or erasing its future, and how passages like Galatians 3, Galatians 6:16, and Romans 11 should be read in context.

In this episode, we examine a sermon's opening illustration that compares the Holy Spirit to Noah's dove "looking for a place to rest." Is this poetic revival language—or a hermeneutical and theological mess? We break down the biblical context, the flawed imagery, and what it subtly teaches about the Spirit and revival.

A popular devotional uses Joshua 1:8 and the story of Horatio Spafford to define success. But what if the Scripture is misused, the history is incomplete, and the message is deeply flawed?

I conclude my work on a new interpretation of Hebrews 10:25-26

Today's biggest hits sound like worship songs—but they aren't. We explore why "secular praise music" is dominating culture, what it reveals about our search for meaning, and how it blurs the sacred and the romantic.

I continue my work on developing a new way to understand Hebrews 10:25

I continue the work of developing a new way to understand Hebrews 10:25

I begin the work of developing a new way to understand Hebrews 10:25

A review of another sermon on Isaiah 40

A discussion about how sermons get the book of Nehemiah wrong and a review of a sermon on Nehemiah.

We check in with what others are saying about the song of the summer for 2025

We listen to a discussion about C.F.W. Walther's classic work The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel.

Who were Mary's parents? On the Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, we explore the story behind the tradition, its apocryphal origins, and what it reveals about how unverified narratives can shape church belief and practice.

We conclude our study of Isaiah 44

As the Salem witch trials spiral toward their end, two final accusations push the madness to its most disturbing point. A forgotten chapter you were never told.

I review a sermon on hermeneutics.