Simply Put
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
Have you ever wished that someone would explain theology in a way that doesn’t require a degree or a dictionary? Maybe you’ve listened to a sermon and it seemed like the pastor was speaking another language. Or perhaps you’ve thought that the notes in your study Bible could use a commentary of their own. From imputation to justification, theophany to theodicy, keeping all these concepts straight can be a challenge for any believer. This is a short podcast about long words. Every week, Barry Cooper sheds light on a different biblical or theological term, using helpful illustrations to apply it to your life. Listen to this week’s episode to expand your understanding and deepen your faith, one word at a time.
Location:
United States
Description:
Have you ever wished that someone would explain theology in a way that doesn’t require a degree or a dictionary? Maybe you’ve listened to a sermon and it seemed like the pastor was speaking another language. Or perhaps you’ve thought that the notes in your study Bible could use a commentary of their own. From imputation to justification, theophany to theodicy, keeping all these concepts straight can be a challenge for any believer. This is a short podcast about long words. Every week, Barry Cooper sheds light on a different biblical or theological term, using helpful illustrations to apply it to your life. Listen to this week’s episode to expand your understanding and deepen your faith, one word at a time.
Language:
English
Website:
https://simplyputpodcast.com/
Episodes
Active and Passive Obedience of Christ
9/17/2024
If we are to be reconciled to God, we need more than forgiveness for breaking His law. We also require the righteousness of One who has kept God’s law perfectly. Today, Barry Cooper explains the critical distinction between Christ’s active and passive obedience for our salvation.
Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/active-and-passive-obedience-of-christ/
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Duration:00:05:39
Immanuel
9/10/2024
Matthew’s gospel both begins and ends with a marvelous declaration: God is with His people. Today, Barry Cooper meditates on the meaning behind one of the names given to Christ, “Immanuel.”
Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/immanuel/
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Duration:00:06:00
Repentance
9/3/2024
On the road of repentance, we turn back from the far country of sin into the loving embrace of our Father. In this episode, Barry Cooper traces the steps along this daily path of growth and healing.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/repentance/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:06:04
Angels
8/27/2024
As the word means "messenger," an angel isn't so much a type of being as it is a job description. In this episode, Barry Cooper presents a biblical picture of these otherworldly creatures.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/angels/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:04:34
Assurance of Salvation
8/20/2024
Walking an aisle and praying a prayer cannot assure us of our salvation. In this episode, Barry Cooper asserts that true assurance accompanies a life truly changed by the gospel.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/assurance-of-salvation/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:05:07
Amillennialism
8/13/2024
Jesus' own words seem calculated to dissuade endless speculation about His return. In this episode, Barry Cooper outlines how the Bible's revelation of the world's end is meant to stir us to action today.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/amillennialism/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:05:46
The Intermediate State
8/6/2024
What happens to us when we die? In this episode, Barry Cooper inquires into the state of our souls after death and before the resurrection.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-intermediate-state/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:04:51
Total Depravity
7/30/2024
Sin is not a disease lurking outside of us but a poison that defiles our hearts from within. In this episode, Barry Cooper helps us understand the depths of our depravity.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/total-depravity-simply-put/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:05:49
The Word of God
7/23/2024
Who, or what, is God's Word? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains why both Jesus and the Bible are called the "Word" of God.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-word-of-god/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:05:02
The New Heavens and the New Earth
7/16/2024
What lies beneath our yearning for relationship and our longing for home? In this episode, Barry Cooper points us forward to the glorious climax of God's story of redemption.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-new-heavens-and-the-new-earth/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:06:56
Inerrancy of Scripture
7/9/2024
When we claim the Bible is devoid of errors, we must clarify what an error actually is. In this episode, Barry Cooper deciphers the doctrine of biblical inerrancy.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/inerrancy-of-scripture/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:07:14
Authority of Scripture
7/2/2024
How is it possible that sixty-six distinct books seamlessly contribute to the same story? In this episode, Barry Cooper traces the authority of the Bible back to its divine author.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/authority-of-scripture/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:05:32
Creation Ex Nihilo
6/25/2024
Unlike what we may have been told, our existence is no accident. In this episode, Barry Cooper marvels at God's creation of all things from nothing.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/creation-ex-nihilo/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:06:28
Federalism
6/18/2024
How did Adam's disobedience bring sin and death to all mankind? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains how God relates to all people through chosen representatives.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/federalism/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:06:31
Modalism
6/11/2024
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are not mere masks God wears but three eternally distinct persons. In this episode, Barry Cooper critiques one common but incorrect explanation of the Trinity.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/modalism/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:05:03
Westminster Assembly
6/4/2024
How would you encapsulate the Bible's teaching with both precision and beauty? In this episode, Barry Cooper introduces us to a classic expression of Reformed theology: the Westminster Standards.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/westminster-assembly/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:05:10
Four Views of the Lord’s Supper
5/28/2024
When Christians receive the Lord's Supper, Christ Himself is present--but how? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains the Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Calvinist, and Zwinglian views of the Lord's Supper.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/four-views-of-the-lords-supper/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:05:20
Athanasian Creed
5/21/2024
Athanasius fought against one particular heresy for most of his life. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains what the heresy was--and why it was so difficult to defeat.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/athanasian-creed/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:06:24
Five Solas
5/14/2024
Can you summarize your faith in a few brief words? In this episode, Barry Cooper discusses the five solas of the Protestant Reformation and explains their relevance today.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/five-solas/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:05:10
Canon of Scripture
5/7/2024
How did the early church recognize the books of the New Testament as Scripture? In this episode, Barry Cooper examines four signs of a book's divine authority.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/canon-of-scripture/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Duration:00:05:41