Theology in the Middle

In our divisive and digital age, it’s nearly impossible to turn on the news or scroll through social media without seeing—let alone becoming entangled in—fierce disagreement about anything from the trivial to the significant. And, all too often, that disagreement spins out of control into anger and insult. But Christians are supposed to be different. So, how do we disagree well as believers?

Does prayer actually change the mind of God? Listen in as the guys discuss the role of prayer in the life of a believer.

What does God think about our hobbies? Are they a waste of time or are they part of the Christian life? Join the guys as they ask whether or not hobbies can be holy.

Does being a Christian mean we set aside emotion? Join the crew as they discuss the role emotions play in our faith.

Have you ever wondered how the enemy acts in the world? Join the crew as they discuss the dark parts of the spiritual realm and how it affects us.

Have you ever wondered what's the difference between God's wrath and his discipline? Join the crew as they discuss how faith in Christ's atonement and resurrection fundamentally changes the way God approaches us in sin.

Have you ever wondered how you can share the gospel with someone who doesn't care about God or faith? Join the crew as they discuss how we might share when they don't care.

Have you ever wondered whether or not God cares what I have for lunch? Join the crew as they discuss how obedience to God is closer than we think.

In this third of a four-part episode, the crew discusses the significance and meaning of the Beatitudes given by Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount.

In this second of a four-part episode, the crew discusses the significance and meaning of the Beatitudes given by Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount.

In this first of a four-part episode, the crew discusses the significance and meaning of the Beatitudes given by Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount.

Dr Jonathan Pennington joins us to kick off our next series on the Sermon on the Mount. In this second of a two-part episode, Dr Pennington continues to provide a framework of understanding the famous sermon as the chief sermon on human flourishing and our relationship to God through Christ.

Dr Jonathan Pennington joins us to kick off our next series on the Sermon on the Mount. In this first of a two-part episode, Dr Pennington provides a framework of understanding the famous sermon as the chief sermon on human flourishing and our relationship to God through Christ.

The Reformation recaptured fundamental and precious truths about scripture, faith, grace, and Christ. But, was there any collateral damage done in the process? In this second of a two-part episode, the crew discusses the unintended consequences of the doctrine sola scriptura.

The Reformation recaptured fundamental and precious truths about scripture, faith, grace, and Christ. But, was there any collateral damage done in the process? In this first of a two-part episode, the crew discusses the unintended consequences of the doctrine sola scriptura.

Now that the Reformation is 500 years behind us, is the movement finished? Chris Castaldo, co-author with Gregg Allison of "The Unfinished Reformation," argues that despite the great advances in Catholic and Protestant relations, there are still important issues keeping the two traditions from fundamental unity. However, we can engage Catholics in a way that is constructive and highlights the character of Christ for the advancement of the gospel.

We tend to think about the Protestant Reformation as primarily a story that takes place in Europe, but how has the movement spread throughout the world? Moreover, how does Reformation theology speak to issues of marginalization today? Drs Alberto García and John Nunes join Kyle as they discuss reimagining the Reformation at the margins.

We are familiar with what happened during the Reformation, but what led to the significant event? Dr Bob Olsen joins us again to talk about important events and figures that led up to Luther's nailing of the 95 Theses.

We are familiar with what happened during the Reformation, but what led to the significant event? Dr Bob Olsen joins us again to talk about important events and figures that led up to Luther's nailing of the 95 Theses.

500 years ago, Martin Luther, a young monk in Germany, sparked the Protestant Reformation by emphasizing the crucial gospel elements of God's grace and faith in Christ alone for salvation. Dr. Timothy George joins the crew to being our new series, Reformation 500, in which we will journey through the people, stories, theology, and impact that the Reformation had on Christianity.