Theology Central

What is the power of the church, and where does it come from? In part one, we begin walking through Dr. Lee Roberson's article "The Power of the Church," raising key questions and testing his answers against Scripture.

Psalm 37:1–8 is filled with commands—don't fret, don't envy, trust, delight, commit, wait, refrain from anger. But who really obeys all of this? In this episode we explore how Psalm 37 functions as law that crushes us, how only Christ fulfills it, and how the gospel reshapes how we read and live this text.

What is the power of the church, and where does it come from? In part one, we begin walking through Dr. Lee Roberson's article "The Power of the Church," raising key questions and testing his answers against Scripture.

Chasing perfection often leads to guilt, shame, and despair. In this episode, we explore how that weight turns into projection—and how the Gospel breaks the cycle.

What is the power of the church, and where does it come from? In part one, we begin walking through Dr. Lee Roberson's article "The Power of the Church," raising key questions and testing his answers against Scripture.

A Niagara Falls story claims the greatest power in the world is a Spirit-filled Christian. In Part 3, we test that claim against Scripture and reveal where true power is found.

What is the power of the church, and where does it come from? In part one, we begin walking through Dr. Lee Roberson's article "The Power of the Church," raising key questions and testing his answers against Scripture.

What is the power of the church, and where does it come from? In part one, we begin walking through Dr. Lee Roberson's article "The Power of the Church," raising key questions and testing his answers against Scripture.

A YouTube comment claimed "Theology is mythology." But is that true? In this episode we define both terms, examine their differences and similarities, expose the assumption that "all religion is myth," and bring the discussion back to the truth of the Gospel.

Amid the praise and myth-making after his death, we examine what Charlie Kirk actually believed—and why confusing politics with the Gospel is theologically dangerous.

I review a sermon that is part of a series on Systematic Theology

A new SermonAudio clip calls Charlie Kirk's death a "wake-up call" for the church. We review its use of Romans 13 and ask: is this biblical preaching or just hype?

A look at the coming memorial for Charlie Kirk

President Trump threatens TV networks' licenses and JD Vance calls for exposing critics. What does this mean for free speech — and for the church?

Does theology come straight from Scripture—or from the method we use to study it? This episode explores Section 1.2's claim, examines induction and deduction, and considers how each shapes theology with unique strengths and weaknesses.

A quick episode about some recent SermonAudio app updates.

A Christian singer told unbelievers not to listen or come to his shows. In this episode, we ask: is Christianity about closing the door, or opening it to the lost?

Returning from Salem, I reflect on the competing narratives after Charlie Kirk's assassination—martyrdom, revival, condemnation, and caution. Where are we now? In a fractured moment that reminds us: all murder is evil, all life is valuable, but only Christ's death and resurrection redeem.

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.

One company's AI-generated Bible content stirs controversy

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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?

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.

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.

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

A look at an article about 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

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

I take another look at the song, Love Me Not

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

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.