Theology Central

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 unusual listener testimonials, and one last spiritually charged appeal for money.

We continue our work on Matthew 13:44-46

Are tattoos inherently worldly? Does Leviticus 19:28 forbid Christians from getting them? And how can believers determine whether something is worldly when Scripture does not provide a complete list of forbidden cultural practices? This episode examines tattoos, Christian liberty, conscience, cultural associations, and the biblical meaning of worldliness.

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 actually say?

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 without losing its original meaning.

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 program cost, what are listeners actually funding, and when does a Christian financial appeal become spiritual pressure?

How has the church understood Matthew 13:44–52 through the centuries? Before examining the text ourselves, we trace the history of its interpretation.

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 costly devotion continue to resonate so deeply with us? In this episode, we move beyond a movie review to examine the film's central themes through the lens of Scripture.

Let’s discuss 2 Timothy 1:7, who is it actually for?

Every investigation starts somewhere. Ours begins with a Lutheran church bulletin and the questions it raises about Matthew 13:44–52.

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?

A quick update about emails, comments, and donations supporting the podcast

What happens to Matthew 7:6 when it ends up on an airplane?

A discussion about Matthew 7:6

I review sermon 8 from the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference

I review sermon 8 from the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference

A look at a joke used for the opening sermon of the last night of the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference.

I review sermon 7 from the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference

Some stories leave you speechless. Tonight is one of those nights. No easy answers. No clichés. Just an honest struggle with evil, suffering, God, and the unbearable reality of what happened to one sixteen-year-old girl.

A look at where we are so far in our coverage

We review sermon 6 from the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference.

We review sermon 5 from the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference.

We review sermon 4 from the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference.

I review sermon 3 from the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference.

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