Theology Central

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.

Can chatGPT do Christian scholarship?

We review another sermon Isaiah 45

An observational assignment on Isaiah 45

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

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."

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.

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 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.

A deep dive into the Book of Wisdom—its history, place in the Septuagint, and why Protestants reject it while often relying on the Septuagint for key apologetic arguments. What does this reveal about our view of Scripture and the canon?

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?

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

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

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