Theology is Fun

How did a bishop, a former skeptic, a monk, and a bookworm help shape the way you understand God today? You may have never read their books—or even heard their names—but Athanasius, Augustine, Martin Luther, and John Calvin helped shape conversations Christians still have about Jesus, sin, salvation, and Scripture. So, why should their stories matter to us? In this episode, Dr. Ben is joined by gu...

Why did God ask Abraham to sacrifice Isaac—and how does this story point to Jesus? God promised Abraham a son, and despite Abraham and Sarah’s old age, Isaac was born. Yet God then asked Abraham to offer that same son as a sacrifice. How could God’s promise continue through Isaac if Isaac died? And what gave Abraham the faith to obey? In this episode, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben explore the story of Abr...

Why did God bless Ishmael—and yet choose Isaac as the son of promise? God promised Abraham a son, but as the years passed, Abraham and Sarah struggled to see how that promise could be fulfilled. Sarah gave her servant Hagar to Abraham, and Hagar gave birth to Ishmael. Yet God made clear that His covenant would continue through Isaac. What does that distinction tell us about faith and God’s promise...

Why does the Bible call Lot righteous—and how do we reconcile that with his troubling choices? Lot lived in Sodom, a city known for its wickedness, and his own story includes decisions that are difficult to understand. Yet 2 Peter 2:7–8 calls him righteous and describes how the lawless deeds around him tormented his soul. What does that tell us about his faith? In this episode, Dr. Corey and Dr. B...

How were people saved before Jesus came to earth—and could Abraham actually be called a Christian? Abraham believed God, and his faith was counted as righteousness. But how could he be saved through Jesus when Christ’s death and resurrection were still centuries away? Were Old Testament believers saved by keeping the law, offering sacrifices, or trusting in the Messiah God had promised? In this ep...

Was Melchizedek a mysterious king and priest—or was he actually an appearance of Jesus before His birth? Melchizedek appears briefly in Genesis 14, where he blesses Abraham and receives a tenth of the spoils. Yet centuries later, Psalm 110 and the book of Hebrews return to him to explain something essential about Jesus. Why does this seemingly minor figure matter so much? In this episode, Dr. Core...

Is David and Goliath really a story about facing the “giants” in your life? It’s one of the most familiar stories in the Bible—and one of the most common applications is simple: Be like David. Have courage. Trust God. Grab your five smooth stones and go defeat your giant. But is that actually the point of 1 Samuel 17? In this episode, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben take a closer look at David and Goliath a...

Was Jesus’ body actually “broken” for us? It’s a phrase Christians often hear in worship songs, sermons, and during the Lord’s Supper: “His body was broken for you.” But is that actually what Scripture says? In this episode, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben take a closer look at 1 Corinthians 11:24 and the biblical imagery behind Communion. They unpack an important distinction: Scripture describes the bread...

What does it actually mean when the Bible says that God is gracious and merciful? We often talk about God’s grace and mercy as things He gives us—but they aren’t simply things God does . They flow from who He is . In this episode, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben unpack what Scripture reveals about the grace, mercy, compassion, and patience of God—and why understanding these attributes changes the way we und...

What does it actually mean when the Bible says that God is holy? We often describe holiness as being “set apart”—but God’s holiness goes much deeper than simply being different. In this episode, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben unpack what Scripture reveals about the holiness of God and why the angels surrounding His throne cry out, “Holy, holy, holy.” They explore God’s majestic holiness, moral holiness, an...

Does God change His mind? Scripture tells us that God does not change. But what do we do with passages where God appears to change His mind or “relent”? In this episode, Dr. Ben and Pastor Steven unpack the doctrine of God’s immutability and why His unchanging nature is essential to understanding who He is. Then, the conversation turns to passages like Jonah 3, where God relents from the judgment...

Does God love everyone equally? It’s one of the most common assumptions about the love of God—but is that actually what Scripture teaches? In this episode, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben unpack what the Bible means when it says, “God is love” and why understanding God’s love begins with God Himself, not our own definition of love. Then, the conversation turns to the different ways Scripture describes God’s...

What did Jesus mean when He said, "I am the true vine" (John 15)? Before diving into one of Jesus' most profound "I Am" statements, Dr. Ben and Dr. Cori kick things off with a lively (and slightly controversial!) discussion about Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey . Is it a masterpiece or just "fantastically average"? Let us know what you think in the comments! Then, the conversation turns to Scriptu...

What's the real difference between Catholics and Protestants—and why do those differences matter? In this episode of Theology Is Fun , Dr. Ben is joined by Pastor Jim Contreras to discuss the similarities and differences between Roman Catholicism and Protestant Christianity. Drawing from Pastor Jim's experience growing up surrounded by Catholicism in Venezuela, they explore both the cultural influ...

What do names like Adonai, the Living God, and Father reveal about who God is—and how should they shape the way we worship? In this episode of Theology is Fun , Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben continue their series on the Names of God , exploring how God's names reveal His lordship, holiness, and relationship with His people. From Adonai and the Living God to Father, Son, and Holy Spirit , they discuss how...

What do the names of God actually mean—and why do they matter? In this episode of Theology is Fun , Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben begin a new series exploring the Names of God found throughout Scripture. From Elohim and El Shaddai to Yahweh , they unpack how God reveals Himself through His names and what each one teaches us about His character, power, and covenant faithfulness. Along the way, they discuss...

Who is God, really? And why does understanding His nature matter? In this episode of Theology Is Fun , Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben continue their series on the doctrine of God by exploring some of His most foundational attributes. They discuss what it means for God to be the Fountain of Living Waters , why He is completely self-sufficient, and how nothing in creation can add to or diminish His glory. Th...

In this episode of Theology Is Fun, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben begin a new series on one of the most foundational subjects in Christian theology: the doctrine of God. They explore who God is in Himself, why theology must begin with God rather than man, and what it means that God is eternal, self-existent, and completely independent of creation. Along the way, they discuss God's aseity, His infinite per...

In this episode of Theology Is Fun , Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben continue their discussion on how God reveals Himself by turning from general revelation to special revelation —God's direct self-disclosure through Scripture. They explore why creation and conscience reveal God's existence but cannot save, why the gospel is necessary for salvation, and why Christians believe the Bible is God's inspired, au...

Did faith come first, or does the evidence point us there? In this episode of Theology Is Fun, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben continue their discussion on one of life's biggest questions: Does God exist? Responding to questions and criticism from a previous episode, they explore whether belief in God is merely a matter of presupposition or whether there are compelling reasons to conclude that God exists. A...

How can we know that God exists? Is belief in God reasonable? What do creation, conscience, and Scripture reveal about the reality of God? In this episode of Theology Is Fun , Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben begin a new journey through systematic theology by tackling one of the most fundamental questions of the Christian faith: How can we know God exists? Together, they explore the biblical doctrine of gene...

What did John mean when he wrote, “the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified” (John 7:39)? Did the Holy Spirit not exist in the Old Testament? Were believers regenerated before Pentecost? In this episode of Theology Is Fun, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben dive into one of the most misunderstood passages about the Holy Spirit. Together they explore: The Holy Spirit’s role in the Old T...

Welcome to a special Ireland edition of Theology Is Fun! 🇮🇪 In this episode, Dr. Cori and Dr. Ben sit down in the Irish countryside to unpack one of the most beloved passages in all of Scripture: Psalm 23. What does “The Lord is my shepherd” really mean? Was Psalm 23 written for peaceful moments… or seasons of suffering? And what does it mean to walk through “the valley of the shadow of death” wit...

What should Christians think about AI? Can tools like ChatGPT actually help believers, or are there spiritual dangers we need to take seriously? In this episode of Theology Is Fun , we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, theology, Scripture, wisdom, and Christian discipleship. We talk about whether AI is morally neutral, how believers should use technology wisely, and why AI shoul...

In this episode of Theology Is Fun, Corey and Ben explore one of Jesus’ most powerful “I AM” statements: “I am the Light of the World.” What did Jesus really mean? Why does the Bible connect light with life, truth, holiness, salvation, and judgment? And why does darkness become such a dominant theme from Genesis to Revelation? Together we trace the theme of light and darkness through the entire st...