A podcast about Christianity from a historical and philosophical perspective. Come for the insight. Stay for the jokes.
We continue our discussion of G.K. Chesterton's book Orthodoxy with his third chapter on how modernity's abandonment of Christianity not only lets... more
Ryan Hurd from the Davenant Institute joins us to talk about the "spiritual" and "literal" readings of Scripture. Evangelicals often... more
This is the second part of our interview with Dr. Matt Colvin. Many speculate that the Apostle Paul, as a... more
This is the first part of a two-part interview with Dr. Matt Colvin who joins us again to provide a... more
We continue our series through G.K. Chesterton's classic work Orthodoxy by looking at the similarities between atheists, liberal Christians, and lunatics. Here... more
We begin a new series on G.K. Chesterton's classic book "Orthodoxy" which features a series of essays by the controversial... more
Rev. David Pileggi joins us to talk about his ministry in Christ Church Jerusalem and the unique challenges Christians face... more
The New York Times recently posted an online tool that allows users to create their own university rankings based on... more
A.I. is all the rage with ChatGPT and Bing's new artificial intelligence making the waves on campuses and in the... more
Dr. Warren Gage joins us to discuss one of the most mysterious and complex books in the Bible -- Revelation.... more
Death scares most of us. We do not enjoy thinking about the fragility of our existence nor the vulnerability of... more
Modern Christians lack clarity on the fundamental doctrine of their faith: the Trinity. But why is this the case? Dr. Scott Swain... more
Joe Minich joins us again to talk about the nature of work and how Christianity gives meaning to the mundane. Show... more
Bryan and Paul talk about why feminists, "Me Too" advocates, and secularists should reject hook-up culture. Also, Paul plans to... more
Andrew Lazo joins us with a fascinating look at the underlying message of C.S. Lewis's masterpiece Till We Have Faces and unravels... more
We talk about the merits of homesteading and raising kids in the community while we ourselves have no kids nor... more
Dr. Matt LaPine joins us to discuss how the Christian tradition provides a framework for understanding how our emotions interact... more
We talk about the importance of creeds and how the help us gain confidence in our faith in this throwback... more
Christians, like teenagers, go through phases. We come to Christ through a powerful experience, then understand that experience through doctrine.... more
Much of the anxiety we experience in life stems from misplaced hope. Dr. Michael Allen helps re-establish the historic and... more
Anxiety fills our social media and creeps into our lives. How do we cultivate a sound mind in the midst... more
Why do Luke and Matthew have different accounts of Jesus’s genealogy? Bryan and Paul tackle this question and more. Plus... more
In this bonus episode taken from our last discussion, Dr. Alastair Roberts lays out ways that both society and the... more
Thanksgiving is around the corner! What better time to talk about gratitude? In this episode we talk about what gratitude... more
What does it mean to be a man or a woman? This is a pressing question in our culture. Dr.... more
Is morality objective? And if so, what does God have to do with it? We dig into the archives to... more
Paul and Bryan discuss common mistakes we make when forming opinions and how to sharpen our minds in a world... more
Jordan Peterson is one of the most influential public figures today, but does he provide helpful insight for the church?... more
Rev. Ben Jefferies joins us to take an honest look at the debate over women's ordination by looking at specific... more
Did women have positions of authority in the early church? And is it true that women were treated like property?... more
Personality tests are often based on our ability to understand ourselves. But what if we're not good at introspection? Also,... more
Were Timothy and Titus pastors? Is Acts 6 really about deacons? And is there such a thing as apostolic succession? Dr. Matthew... more
Bishop Neil Lebhar joins us for a conversation as he reflects on a life in ministry. He shares his experience... more
Protestants may get the doctrine of justification right, but what about the Trinity? Tony Arsenal of the Reformed Brotherhood chimes... more
Bryan and Paul follow-up on their interview with Guillaume on whether non-Calvinists and Catholics share the same theology of assurance.... more
Protestants rightly reject the teachings of the Catholic church, but do they really know what the Reformation was about? Dr.... more
Jesus is with us always, but we rarely ask "what does that actually mean?" And wouldn't it be easier to... more
*Fixed Audio* We field questions from actual kids in our series Talk to Me Like I'm Five. This week we answer the... more
We're posting a flashback episode from our "Problem of Evil" series that covers the relationship between God's sovereignty and evil.... more
We break down what the Bible is and how it shapes our lives in 15-ish minutes!
In this episode we talk about the purpose of life and how to enjoy a lollipop. Talk to Me Like I'm... more
Bryan and Paul start a new segment called Talk to Me Like I'm Five where we break down complex concepts into simple... more
Bryan and Paul have a conversation with Dr. Ian Church about how our minds interpret suffering as either meaningful or... more
Do cringe back at your shallow "feelings-oriented" charismatic days? Or do you roll your eyes at the arrogant rigidity of... more
What do we do when God feels absent in our lives? How do we respond when our prayers seem to... more
If you could determine the height, attractiveness, and IQ of your child before he or she was born would you... more
We continue our series on C.S. Lewis's classic The Abolition of Man by looking at the problem with being skeptical of traditional... more
It's often said that God wants us to be holy rather than happy, but what if the two are connected?... more
Bryan and Paul dive into another C.S. Lewis classic "The Abolition of Man". Is there objective beauty in the world?... more
Why do the writers of the New Testament quote so many passages from the Old Testament? And why do some... more
Why is modern disagreement loaded with anxiety and emotion? The answer might surprise you. Dr. Alastair Roberts looks at how... more
We're starting a new series on 'Christianese' by talking about the buzzword 'passion' in Christian sub-culture. Do we need it?... more
In light of the recent March for Life, we're taking this episode to get to the heart of the controversial... more
We wrap up our series on C.S. Lewis’s book Miracles by asking why we do not see more miracles today... more
What is the grand miracle of Christianity? It's not just the resurrection of Christ, but also his Incarnation. But how... more
We're back with another episode on C.S. Lewis's book Miracles. In this episode we look at whether a rational person can believe... more
Jump start the new year with That'll Preach as we talk about youth culture, our avoidance of death, skepticism, and...... more
We're reposting our old episodes in honor of the Christmas season! Dive into this episode where we look at popular... more
Bryan and Paul look at some of C.S. Lewis's arguments for Christianity... and why they don't really work. Is this... more
We start a new series on C.S. Lewis's classic book Miracles. In this first episode we look at the assumptions we bring... more
Why is modern disagreement loaded with anxiety and emotion? The answer might surprise you. Dr. Alastair Roberts looks at how Christians can... more