Good Theology

Jake & Mike announce a new co-host joining the show, David Campbell. Follow Vast Follow David Follow Jake David's latest book - Exodus: The Road to Freedom in a Deconstructed World Find complete show notes & links on our site www.vast.faith. Feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions, or ideas for future topics of conversation.

In E36, we talk with Jeremy Jenkins of All Things All People about his experiences inside of various false religions, cults & what he has learned about in the process. All Things All People exists to explore the darkest places and worldviews for the Gospel, and to equip Christians to engage them with the Gospel.  Too many Christians feel overwhelmed by false religions, cults, and opposing worldvie...

Have the past 10 years of American life really been uniquely stupid? Jake and Mike are joined by Filmore Bouldes to talk about Jonathan Haidt’s recent article in The Atlantic, the Tower of Babel, and how Christians should use social media or if they should use it at all. Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid by Jonathan Haidt: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive...

In E35, we talk with Patrick Miller of the Truth Over Tribe podcast about recent articles in The New York Times that reveal just how much our culture is seeking to redefine and demean the institution of marriage and family.  We also talk about new stats that shed light on just how drastically church goers views on marriage has changed, consumer Christianity & Russian troll farms. Truth Over Tribe...

Is doubt natural? Is deconstruction ever legitimate? Is reconstruction possible? Jake and Michael talk with A.J. Swoboda about his book After Doubt.  A. J. Swoboda (PhD, University of Birmingham) is assistant professor of Bible, theology, and world Christianity at Bushnell University. He also leads a Doctor of Ministry program around the Holy Spirit and leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary. H...

5 statistics that reveal it's actually good for the world. Article in The Gospel Coalition by Josh Howerton: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/christianity-not-bad/ In addition to our weekly conversations with genius thinkers, writers, theologians and teachers, we're going to start dropping semi-regular episodes to help Christians parse the recent happenings in culture, the church and the...

In E33, we talk with Chris Palmer about the book of Revelation, the Pentecostal approach to suffering, and the dangers of dispensationalism.  Chris is the Dean of TheosU and Theos Seminary, he is an international teacher, Greek scholar, professor of theology, and published author. He is currently working on his PhD at Bangor University (Wales, UK). His thesis is entitled “A Pentecostal Exploration...

E03: Elon Musk, Free Speech & Bad Ideas Can I Comment? is back! In addition to our weekly conversations with genius thinkers, writers, theologians and teachers, we're going to start dropping semi-regular episodes to help Christians parse the recent happenings in culture, the church and the digital zeitgeist. Find complete show notes & links on our site www.vast.faith. Instagram: https://www.instag...

A conversation with Hakeem Bradley about growing up in the black identity cult, getting to the other side of deconstruction and why genuine Christian friendship is essential to our formation as followers of Jesus. Follow Hakeem: https://www.instagram.com/hakeembradley1/?hl=en Reconstruct Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconstruct/id1555972523 Find complete show notes & links on our...

Michael talks with Reagan Rose of Redeeming Productivity about the theology of productivity, motivations behind success, the Christian approach to getting stuff done, and leaving his job to build his own business. Redeeming Productivity is a newsletter and podcast about technology, techniques, and theology in the light of the Bible, to help Christians get more done and glorify God in how they do i...

Can I Comment? is back! In addition to our weekly conversations with genius thinkers, writers, theologians and teachers, we're going to start dropping semi-regular episodes to help Christians parse the recent happenings in culture, the church and the digital zeitgeist. E02: Church size and the end of celebrity church & pastor culture. Find complete show notes & links on our site www.vast.faith. In...

Can I Comment? is back! In addition to our weekly conversations with genius thinkers, writers, theologians and teachers, we're going to start dropping semi-regular episodes to help Christians parse the recent happenings in culture, the church and the digital zeitgeist. E01: The leaked Disney meeting. Find complete show notes & links on our site www.vast.faith. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

Live Q&A with Jake Sweetman, Dr. David Campbell and his wife Elaine after his lecture "The Truth of the Bible in a Postmodern World." Take the full course "Battle for the Bible" at TheosU: https://www.theosu.ca/course/battle-for-the-bible David H Campbell was born near Toronto and educated at the University of Toronto, Trinity Evangelical School (Chicago) and the University of Durham (England). He...

A live lecture from Dr. David Campbell called "The Truth of the Bible in a Postmodern World." Take the full course "Battle for the Bible" at TheosU: https://www.theosu.ca/course/battle-for-the-bible David H Campbell was born near Toronto and educated at the University of Toronto, Trinity Evangelical School (Chicago) and the University of Durham (England). He has planted churches in the UK and Cana...

In E29 we talk with Josh Kelsey, Pastor of C3 NYC, about walking through mental health struggles, burnout, building church during a pandemic & leading in the midst of cultural chaos. Follow Josh Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/jkelsey/?hl=en Find complete show notes & links on our site www.vast.faith. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vastfaith/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VastFaith Follow J...

In E28 we talk with Paul Anleitner about the new post-secular age, re-enchantment, and why the world will be saved by beauty. Paul is a pastor in an old church, exploring the intersection of theology & culture, science, philosophy. He has a Master's in Christian Thought and hosts the podcast Deep Talks. Deep Talks Podcast Deep Talks with Paul Anleitner YouTube The God We Thought Was Dead in Ekstas...

Strahan Coleman from Commoners Communion shares he's learned about God in the midst of suffering, Pentecostalism, communion, and why the future of the church is prayer.  Strahan is a musician, writer, speaker, psalmist, story-teller and songwriter. He is the creator of Commoners Communion, a blog, podcast and conversational look at how poetry and revelation kiss in the life of Spirit filled humani...

Can Christians be demon possessed? In this conversation with Jon Thompson, we talk about the difference between oppression, possession and demonization, spiritual gifts, and living in the midst of a renewed pagan cultural moment. Jon Thompson is the Senior Pastor of Sanctus Church, a multi-site church in the Greater Toronto Area where he has been on staff for more than 20 years. Jon has a Master o...

In this episode we talk with Dr. Paul Gould about how his book Cultural Apologetics prepares believers in a post-christian world to share a vision of the Christian faith that is both plausible and desirable. Many Christians no longer perceive the world in its proper light. As a result, the Christian imagination is muted. Moreover, the church has grown anti-intellectual and sensate, out of touch wi...

A conversation with Dylan Thomas from Hillsong United about his company CREATR, the importance of learning, not building in echo chambers & falling in love with the so not cool parts of building a business.  Dylan is the Founder and CEO of CREATR. CREATR offers online video lessons created for worshippers and creatives. They exist to serve creatives and church teams with educational videos from th...

In E24, we talk with Becket Cook about his salvation story, leaving homosexuality & crushing the lies of culture with the truth of God's word. Becket spends much of his time in ministry speaking at churches, universities, and conferences helping people understand the issue of sexuality biblically, theologically, culturally, and personally. He is the host of the The Becket Cook show and the author...

In E23, we talk to the one and only Dr. David Campbell about God's sovereignty, freedom & truth. David H Campbell was born near Toronto and educated at the University of Toronto, Trinity Evangelical School (Chicago) and the University of Durham (England). He has planted churches in the UK and Canada. He teaches regularly on the online teaching platform theosUniversity, along with its degree-granti...

In E22, we talk to Pastor Phil Pringle about his latest book “Disciple." We also talk about longevity in friendship and in ministry and the finite mind trying to fully understand the mysteries of God. Pastor Phil is is the Founder and Leader of C3 Church Global, an international movement of well over 500 churches, and the Founding Pastor of C3 Church in Sydney Australia. He’s also a prolific write...

In E21 we talk with Dr. Mark Chironna about his radical conversion, his dark season of depression & anxiety, and Pentecostal theology. Dr. Chironna is a Theo-Semiotician, holding a Doctorate of Ministry in Future Studies as well as an MA in Psych. He is also an author, BCC Certified Coach, and is currently seeking a Ph. D. as Post Grad Researcher at the University Of Birmingham, UK.  Find complete...

In E20 we talk Dr. Sam Storms about spiritual gifts, demons, being bored with God and why people deconstruct their faith. Sam is a Calvinist, Charismatic and amillennial theolgian, teacher and author. He is currently pastor of Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, is the author of over 20 books and serves as a member of the Council of The Gospel Coalition.  Find complete show notes & links on our sit...