Deformed Theology

Did Jesus descend into hell after the cross — or does Scripture describe those three days very differently? That is the question we took to the text, and we worked through every passage that speaks to it. We start with Matthew 12:40 and the sign of Jonah — three days and three nights in the heart of the earth — then deal honestly with the "three days and three nights" controversy and how...

Are psychics real? Can entertainment open doors? What does the Bible actually say about counterfeit power? In Ep. 75, Jonathan and David break down spiritual warfare, the table of demons from 1 Corinthians 10:21, and how to test the spirits by their fruit. If your output looks less like Christ, it's time to examine your inputs. We cover King Saul and the medium, Egypt's magicians, Ouija bo...

What is it really like sharing the gospel with Hollywood Christians and celebrities? Join Jonathan and David as they welcome back Dylan Novak — The Celebrity Evangelist — for Episode 74 of Deformed Theology. Dylan shares what he's learned from years of sharing the gospel one-on-one with actors, comedians, and A-list stars, from Chris Pratt and Howie Mandel to David Duchovny, Craig Robinson, Ja...

Can Christian hardcore be worship? Pipe Bomb frontman Mitchell Layton joins us to talk faith, grief, and rage — and why holy anger still has a place in worship. Mitchell shares his full Christian testimony — saved at 5, losing his dad at 11, getting convicted by his own bandmates in high school, and walking through mental health struggles while fronting a hardcore band. We dig into his songwriting...

Join Jonathan and David for Ep. 72 with Dinx the Puppet — a funny, grace-filled deep dive into Nephilim, end-times alien deception, and Torah vs. faith. Dinx shares his take on Genesis 6 hybrids, why Christians shouldn't fear UAPs, what Revelation really tells us, and why obedience is the evidence of salvation, not the mechanism. We discuss LA Marzulli's theory, replacement theology in Rom...

Is racial reconciliation biblical — or has it been hijacked by the social gospel? In this powerful Christian testimony, Alex Bryant joins Deformed Theology to share his story — from being raised by his grandmother in Fort Pierce, Florida as the son of two teenagers, to ministry at Joyce Meyer Ministries and the St. Louis Dream Center — and why true unity can only come through Jesus Christ. We brea...

Should Christians still observe the Torah? In Episode 68 we sat down with Nathaniel Alexander — and genuinely could not agree. This is where we land. In this follow-up, David and Jonathan walk back through that conversation with their Bibles open and their convictions on the table. Who was the law of Moses actually given to? What did Paul mean when he said Christ is the end of the law? And if we a...

Are UFOs setting up the greatest deception in church history? L.A. Marzulli joins Deformed Theology to expose the Alien Gospel — why he believes UFO disclosure fulfills Bible prophecy, and why the church isn't ready. In this episode we cover the Nephilim diaspora, elongated skulls in Peru, the Kandahar Giant, Roswell, and how a coming "great deception" could challenge every believer&...

Do Christians Have to Keep Torah? We Couldn't Agree — and that's the point. Jonathan, David & guest Nathaniel Alexander go head-to-head on one of the most divisive questions in the Church today: Is the Law of Moses still binding for Christians? From justification vs. sanctification to Acts 15, Matthew 5:17, and New Testament passages on the law, this is our most honest, tension-filled...

Is the Trinity a mystery to explain away — or the clearest truth Scripture gives us about who God is? In this episode of Deformed Theology, we sit down with Daniel Justice, a former outspoken atheist who came to faith through an intensive study of the Bible. Daniel walks through the Trinity not as abstract theology, but as the "triple stamp" woven through every page of Scripture — and sh...

Is gluttony really a sin — or just an excuse to feel guilty about food? In this episode, Jonathan and Nate go beyond the "eat less" talk and get to the heart of what gluttony actually is in the Bible: not a food problem, but a contentment problem. We unpack what Scripture actually says about gluttony in the bible, why the quail in the wilderness (Numbers 11) is one of the most overlooked...

What does it mean to be holy — really? Not the self-righteous version that pushes people away, but the biblical kind that draws you closer to God. In this episode, we walk through Numbers 12 and the story of Moses — the man God called the most humble on earth. The surprising part? His humility didn't come from trying harder. It came from seeing God more clearly. The closer Moses got to the pre...

Do you even Bible, bro? Bible study is not about collecting information, winning arguments, or forcing Scripture to support our opinions. It is about knowing God, seeing Christ clearly, and learning to live according to His Word. In Episode 64, Jonathan and David discuss how to approach Scripture with humility, consistency, prayer, and a Christ-centered heart. They cover: Why the Bible is our auth...

Is tithing a requirement for modern believers, or was it part of the Old Covenant law? In this deep dive, Jonathan and David trace the biblical arc of tithing from Abraham's encounter with Melchizedek through the Old Testament Law, into Jesus's commentary in Matthew 23, and Paul's heart-centered teaching in 2 Corinthians 9 about the cheerful giver. The real issue isn't the 10%—it&#...

Is there something in your life that's taken God's seat — and you don't even realize it? In this episode of Deformed Theology, Jonathan and David expose the hidden idols of modern life. It's not golden calves or carved statues — it's politics, sports, hobbies, and even good things that quietly slip into the throne room of your heart. Drawing from Scripture, they walk through ho...

Did biblical giants walk the soil of ancient North America? Fritz Zimmerman spent 30 years proving the answer is YES. The Amorites — the giant clans of Canaan that terrified the Israelite spies in Numbers 13 — didn't just vanish after Joshua's conquest. According to Zimmerman's research, they crossed the Atlantic and left their fingerprints across the Ohio Valley… in stone. Did the bib...

Is it possible to be a Christian and stay out of politics? Former Missouri State Representative and pastor  Doug Richey  — now with  Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF)  — joins Jonathan and David to make the case that political engagement isn't optional for believers. Because every law has a moral element. Every budget is a moral document. And Christians are called to be salt and light — not jus...

Ep. 59 — The Names of God & the Heart of SalvationDoes it matter if you call Him Jesus, Yeshua, or Yahusha? Some voices in the body of Christ insist that using the "wrong" name means you're worshiping a different God — even that your salvation is at stake. In this episode, we go straight to the Word and ask: does language limit God, or does He respond to the heart? Drawing from S...

Can love of country become an idol? In this episode, Jonathan and David tackle one of the most uncomfortable questions in American Christianity — where's the line between patriotism and Christian nationalism? The American flag in the sanctuary. The merging of faith and politics. The rise of Christian nationalism in the church. What does the Bible actually say about loving your country? Using P...

Wayne Nale went from growing up Mormon to struggling with meth addiction to leading a Christian metal ministry — this is his full testimony. Wayne is the founder of Chains Unchained Music Festival, a Christian metal event in Springfield, Missouri that raises money for local non-profits while declaring the gospel through heavy music. In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Wayne to hear how Jesus...

Nephilim? Giants? Book of Enoch? Fallen Angels? In Missouri?? In 1934, a man named Sterling Price Newberry unearthed a seven-foot skeleton buried in a Missouri mound near the James River — surrounded by seven normal-sized skeletons arranged in a cross-shaped formation. That same burial pattern has since been found in Sardinia, where researchers uncovered eight-foot skeletons in the identical arran...

Is fasting just about skipping meals — or is there something deeper happening spiritually? In this episode, we break down what biblical fasting actually means, why it's not the same as intermittent fasting, and how the Bible connects fasting to prayer, repentance, and spiritual warfare. We explore the 40-day fasts of Moses, Elijah, and Jesus, the connection to the Mount of Transfiguration, and why...

Are UFOs real? Are aliens demons? With the White House releasing UAP footage and the world buzzing about disclosure, Christians need a biblical framework — not fear. In this episode, Jonathan and David break down what scripture actually says about aliens, UAPs, and cryptids, and whether these phenomena are demonic deception, advanced technology, or something else entirely. We explore:• The 2004 Ti...

What happens when reformed theology meets heavy music? We sat down with Plead the Widow's Cause — a spirit-filled post-hardcore band — to talk idolatry, Isaiah, and why one Old Testament story might just be the most metal moment in the entire Bible. In this episode of Deformed Theology (Ep. 53), Jonathan and David sit down with the full band — Ian, Bill, Brett, and Mitch — for an honest, theol...

Is there really a sin God won't forgive? In this episode, we dig into Matthew 12:22-32 — the only place Jesus explicitly talks about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and why it's called unforgivable. We break down exactly what Jesus meant when He told the Pharisees they had committed blasphemy against the Holy Spirit — and why it's not what most people think. This isn't about a ca...