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Theology Central
Theology Central is a podcast dedicated to deep theological analysis, critical sermon reviews, and doctrinal clarity in an age of confusion. Each episode explores Scripture through a confessional, law and gospel lens—rejecting celebrity-driven faith and focusing on truth, not trends. From exegetical teaching to historical theology and cultural critique, this podcast challenges mainstream assumptions and calls the church back to serious, Scripture-centered thinking. Expect honest engagement with…
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Sirius XM App 2025
In this brief update, I share some exciting news—SiriusXM has officially become the #1 platform where people are listening to Theology Central, making up over…
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Possible or Impossible? Pt 2
In this episode, we begin reviewing Part 2 of Discover the Word’s series Seemingly Impossible Commands. Building on the Law/Gospel foundation laid in Part 1…
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Possible or Impossible Pt 1
Before reviewing Seemingly Impossible Commands, this episode lays the essential Law/Gospel foundation. Are Jesus’ commands just hard—or truly impossible?…
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Where Was God at Camp Mystic
Over twenty girls swept away in a Texas flood at a Christian camp. In this episode, we confront the deep tension between promises of divine protection and the…
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Put Your Hand Where?
Abraham’s servant swears an oath by placing his hand under Abraham’s thigh—a strange moment with deep meaning. What’s behind this ancient gesture, and what…
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Faith, Finances, and God
Two major financial burdens hit this week. In this episode, I talk honestly about stress, faith, and what Scripture really says—and doesn’t say—about God’s…
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Matthew 16:18: One Church?
Jesus said, “I will build my church.” But what kind of church did He mean—visible or invisible, singular or scattered? This episode explores the deep…
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Discouraged, Depressed, and Done
Listening to sermons has left me discouraged, depressed, and done
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Devotional-Experiential Hermeneutics
This episode explores the devotional-experiential hermeneutic—a system where personal experience shapes how Scripture is read. We examine its roots, how it…
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Beautiful Things by Benson Boone
A discussion about the song Beautiful Things by Benson Boone
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Training AI Pt 1
Can you trust AI to help with theology, Bible study, or sermon prep? In this episode, we start with a scathing email that exposes AI’s failures—and then dive…
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Judge Not: The Command We Love to Dodge
Matthew 7:1–5 doesn’t teach us how to judge—it shows us why we can’t. In this episode, we explore how Jesus exposes our hypocrisy and leaves us convicted, not…
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Isaiah40-44 Study Assignments
Get ready for Isaiah 44 with guided study assignments through chapters 40–44. Designed for individual or couple use, these exercises help you dig deep into…
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Bridget Bishop: First to Hang
Bridget Bishop was the first to hang during the Salem witch trials. This episode tells the story of her trial, execution, and legacy—walking from courtroom to…
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Holy Possession
What does it really mean to be “possessed” by the Holy Spirit? If Christians are controlled by God, why do they still sin? In this episode, we review a sermon…
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The Fool’s Speech
In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful and paradoxical passages in all of Scripture — Paul’s “Fool’s Speech” from 2 Corinthians 11 and 12. What…
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Sally, When the Wine Runs Out
Catchy, fun, and full of ache. In this episode, we break down Role Model’s “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out”—a deceptively upbeat anthem of emotional…
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Divorce and Remarriage Pt 3
Jesus calls remarriage after divorce adultery—but the modern church rarely treats it that way. In this episode, we dig deep into Matthew 5:31–32, asking: What…
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Divorce and Remarriage Pt 2
Jesus calls remarriage after divorce adultery—but the modern church rarely treats it that way. In this episode, we dig deep into Matthew 5:31–32, asking: What…
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Divorce and Remarriage Pt 1
Jesus calls remarriage after divorce adultery—but the modern church rarely treats it that way. In this episode, we dig deep into Matthew 5:31–32, asking: What…
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Manchild by Sabrina Carpenter
We dive into Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild”—a sharp, honest anthem about emotional immaturity, modern relationships, and gender dynamics. What does this viral…
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Did God Want Sin? Pt 2
If God is sovereign, why does sin exist at all?This episode confronts one of the hardest questions in theology: Did God want sin — and what does Isaiah 40–55…
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Did God Want Sin? Pt 1
If God is sovereign, why does sin exist at all?This episode confronts one of the hardest questions in theology: Did God want sin — and what does Isaiah 40–55…
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Girls Gone Bible: Devotional Pt 2
We conclude our look at the devotional put out by the Girls Gone Bible podcast
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Lust, Law, and Lies
This episode explores Matthew 5:27–32, exposing how Jesus’ words crush any illusion of internal purity or external righteousness. We challenge popular views on…
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Girls Gone Bible: Devotional Pt 1
We look at the devotional put out by the Girls Gone Bible podcast
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Girls Gone Bible: Immodest?
Christian influencers promoting an athleisure line have ignited a firestorm of debate—are they being immodest, or is the backlash part of a deeper theological…
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Mary, Mother of the Church?
What does it mean to call Mary the Mother of the Church? Is the title biblical or purely traditional? In this episode, we explore the theological claims made…
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Die With a Smile: Bruno/Gaga
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars imagine the end of the world—and all they want is to be together. In this episode, we unpack the lyrics of “Die with a Smile,”…
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The Greek Love Myth in John 21
Did Jesus and Peter use two different words for love in John 21—and does it actually matter? This episode exposes the myth, traces its origins, and shows why…
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John 17 and Christian Division
Jesus prayed “that they may all be one”—but in a divided church, what does that really mean? In this episode, we examine John 17:20–26, explore who Jesus was…
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AI Friendship
In this episode, I respond to Breakpoint’s take on AI and loneliness, pushing back on their claim that the Church is the cure. Yes, AI relationships are…
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Isaiah 43:8-13
We continue our work on Isaiah 40-55. In this episode we walk through Isaiah 43:8-13
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Isaiah 43:1-7
We continue our work on Isaiah 40-55. In this episode we walk through Isaiah 43:1-7 and we consider the church as a factory of false hope
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What I Want by Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen and Tate McRae’s “What I Want” sounds like a casual hookup anthem—but listen closely and you’ll hear something deeper: two people agreeing not to…
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What I Want: Lyric Assignment
Before we break it down together, here’s your assignment: listen to “What I Want” and interpret it for yourself. What are the characters really saying? Is this…
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Spotify: New Podcast Features
Spotify just launched powerful new podcast features—from smarter recommendations to interactive comments and creator tools. Here’s what’s new and why it…
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Acts and the Farewell Discourse
In this episode, we explore how Acts 15 fulfills the promises and preparation of John’s Farewell Discourse. The Eleven, equipped by Jesus, now act with unity…
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Lectionary Assignment
An assignment based on recent lectionary readings. Grab your bible, your notebook, and a pencil
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Lose Control by Teddy Swims
Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” isn’t just about heartbreak—it’s a raw confession of fear, need, and the ache of being alone. In this episode, we explore the…
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Isaiah 43: Observational Outline Pt 2
In this episode, we return to our long-form study through Isaiah 40–55 by walking slowly and carefully through an observational outline of Isaiah 43. Rather…
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Isaiah 43: Observational Outline Pt 1
In this episode, we return to our long-form study through Isaiah 40–55 by walking slowly and carefully through an observational outline of Isaiah 43. Rather…
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Can AI Judge Faith?
Marjorie Taylor Greene clashed with Elon Musk’s AI after it questioned her Christianity—but was the AI wrong? In this episode, we explore what happened…
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Rethinking John 15:11
John 15:11 says Jesus gives us His joy—but what kind of joy was He talking about? In this episode, we explore the real meaning of this verse, why it wasn’t…
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Psalm 57:12 and Catholicism
Why does Psalm 57 have 12 verses in the Catholic Bible? We unpack the Septuagint, the numbering debate, and why the apostles sided with the Greek Old…
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I’m the Problem by Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” sounds like a confession—but is it? This episode unpacks the song’s emotional and theological layers, revealing how blame…
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John 15 Isn’t About You?
Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches.” But was He speaking to all believers—or only the Eleven? In this episode, we explore John 15:1–8 in its full…
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Peace vs Reality
Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you…” But if that promise was for all believers, why does it so often not match reality? In this episode, we explore whether…