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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…
Episodes
Theology CentralInspiration Pt 1
We return to our study of systematic theology and begin a study of inspiration.

Theology CentralRegeneration: What Changes?
What actually changes when a person is regenerated? We examine what Scripture says about the new birth, the Christian heart, the flesh, sin, and the crucial…
Theology CentralThe Failure of the Church
I take a look at a recent webcast that aired on SermonAudio
Theology CentralHow We Resist the Lion
We return to 1 Peter 5:8-9 and try to figure out how we resist Satan
Theology CentralCan We Silence Satan?
We take some time to listen to a sermon that claims we can silence Satan by six words.
Theology CentralWorst Trip Ever!
A wedding, severe coughing attacks, sleepless nights, missed flights, a five-hour drive, an unexpected trip to Boston, and one final medical plot twist. I tell…

Theology CentralLutheran Confession and Absolution
We look at the Lutheran teaching on confession and absolution

Theology CentralPhilip Anthony Mitchell: Contend Pt 3
We continue the review of Philip Anthony Mitchell's sermon Contend for the Faith, examining his handling of Jude, his claims, his theology, and whether the…
Theology CentralPhilip Anthony Mitchell: Contend Pt 2
We continue the review of Philip Anthony Mitchell's sermon Contend for the Faith, examining his handling of Jude, his claims, his theology, and whether the…
Theology CentralPhilip Anthony Mitchell: Contend Pt 1
A review of Philip Anthony Mitchell's sermon Contend for the Faith, examining his handling of Jude, his claims, his theology, and whether the message remains…
Theology CentralRevelation20:1: Angel or Jesus
We consider a podcast and the claims it makes about Revelation 20:1


Theology CentralIs That the Pastor’s Job?
A sermon raises a deceptively simple question: what is actually the pastor's job? We examine biblical commands, church traditions, and the responsibilities…
Theology CentralWho is You? - Elijah Pt 2
A sermon on Elijah raises a simple but important question: when God asked, "What are you doing here, Elijah?" was He also asking us? This episode follows the…
Theology CentralWho is You? - Elijah
A sermon on Elijah raises a simple but important question: when God asked, "What are you doing here, Elijah?" was He also asking us? This episode follows the…
Theology Central5,559 Sermons in a Week
5,559 sermons were added to SermonAudio in just one week. With more Christian teaching available than ever before, why do biblical, theological, and historical…
Theology CentralPower? Why You Don’t Have It
A.W. Tozer argues that Christians can experience a greater filling of the Holy Spirit—but only if certain conditions are met. Is that what Scripture actually…
Theology CentralSolomon and the Sword
A strange command, two competing claims, and a sword that reveals far more than anyone expected. Tonight we revisit one of Solomon's most memorable judgments…
Theology CentralLuke's Gospel for the Hungry
We take a look at the book, Dinner with the Doctor: Luke's Gospel for the Hungry by A Andrew Das
Theology CentralElle Limebear: Give Me Joy
We take a look at the number 1 Contemporary Christian song, Give me Joy
Theology CentralThe Pronoun Problem Pt. 2
A look at one of the most overlooked problems in biblical interpretation: mishandling pronouns. In Part 2, we continue with the basic rules for dealing with…
Theology CentralPronoun Exercise: Sell Possessions
We look at the command to sell all you have in Luke 12:33
Theology CentralPronoun Exercise: Little Flock
A short sermon on Luke 12:32 becomes a practical test of biblical pronouns. Who is the "little flock," who is the "you," and what does it mean that the Father…
Theology CentralPronoun Exercise: The Coming.
Following the pronouns in Luke 12 raises a difficult question: what "coming" were the disciples actually being told to prepare for? This episode revisits the…
Theology CentralPronoun Exercise: Luke 12
A practical exercise in biblical pronouns. Using Luke 12 and a recent sermon, we follow "you," "your," "they," and "we" through the passage to identify who…
Theology CentralThe Pronoun Problem Pt. 1
A look at one of the most overlooked problems in biblical interpretation: mishandling pronouns. In Part 1, we begin with the basic rules for identifying…


Theology CentralPromised Power? — Mark16:17-18
We take some time to consider the power mentioned in Mark 16:17-18
Theology CentralDoes Deconstruction = Apostasy?
Is deconstruction simply another word for apostasy? We examine that claim, look at biblical examples of testing religious truth claims, and ask what really…
Theology CentralPerez Hilton: When Pain Goes Live
After Perez Hilton's disturbing livestream and hospitalization, we look beyond the headlines to the pain, suffering, loneliness, and human fragility behind the…
Theology CentralHow Do you Feel About Church?
Join me for a late night sermon review. We will be listening to a sermon about going to church

Theology CentralTrump and Daniel 6:1 ?
While our running an errand I hit play on a sermon, did I hear the pastor correctly?
Theology CentralPromised Power? — The Gospels
A chronological look at power in the Gospels—who possessed it, who received it, why it was given, and whether those extraordinary experiences were promised to…
Theology CentralPromised Power? — The Email
A listener's honest questions about the Holy Spirit, promised power, and why the Christian life today often seems so different from the book of Acts.
Theology Central50,000 Saved?
I look at a report that 50,000 people were saved during the Forrest Frank tour
Theology Central$13,820: How it Ends
We return to The Worldview fundraiser, hear the latest update, and discover what happened in the final push toward $123,500.
Theology Central$13,820: The Deadline That Wasn’t
The deadline has arrived. We return to The Worldview fundraiser, hear the latest update, and discover what happened in the final push toward $123,500.
Theology CentralForrest Frank: Modern Christian Music
Forrest Frank is one of the biggest names in modern Christian music—but what theology is shaping his songs, testimony, and Jesus Generation Tour? We examine…
Theology CentralAI in the Back Pew
Pastors and ministries are warning that Christians are turning to AI for biblical answers, spiritual guidance, and even sermon criticism\. But within…
Theology CentralWhere Is God at 1:00 A.M.?
Psalm 22 gives voice to the desperate question, "Where is God?" This late-night episode explores suffering, divine silence, the cry of David, the words of…
Theology CentralU.S. Government and Isaiah 6:8
The U.S. Department of War posted Isaiah 6:8 alongside images of American military personnel following military action against Iran. Is this an appropriate use…
Theology CentralDid They Raise $123,500?
The deadline has arrived. Did they raise the $123,500 they said is needed to fund its six-member team for another year? We examine the final-day update, the…

Theology CentralTattoos and Worldliness
Are tattoos inherently worldly? Does Leviticus 19:28 forbid Christians from getting them? And how can believers determine whether something is worldly when…
Theology CentralMatthew 13: Exegesis
After examining the church bulletin and tracing the history of interpretation, it's finally time to turn to Matthew 13:44–52 itself. What does the text…
Theology CentralPsalm 61:2 — Higher Than I
Let's examine Psalm 61:2 in its historical and literary context, explore the imagery of the "rock," and consider how this well-known verse can be applied today…
Theology CentralHow Much by July 31?
A Christian newscast says it needs $123,500 to fund a six-member team for another year—and more than $44,000 must arrive by July 31. What exactly does the…
Theology CentralMatthew 13: Church History
How has the church understood Matthew 13:44–52 through the centuries? Before examining the text ourselves, we trace the history of its interpretation.
Theology CentralThe Odyssey and the Search for Love
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey* raises a profound question: What is love? Is love ultimately measured by sacrifice? Why do stories of faithfulness, loss, and…

Theology CentralMatthew 13: Church Bulletin
Every investigation starts somewhere. Ours begins with a Lutheran church bulletin and the questions it raises about Matthew 13:44–52.
Theology CentralNehemiah is about What?
Nehemiah is often preached as a book about leadership, vision, rebuilding your life, and overcoming opposition. But is that what the book is actually about?
Theology CentralEmails, Comments, and Donations
A quick update about emails, comments, and donations supporting the podcast
Theology CentralMatthew 7:6 at 35,000 Feet
What happens to Matthew 7:6 when it ends up on an airplane?