Cage Free Theology

Can Christians cuss? Is swearing always a sin, or does it depend on the words we use, our intentions, and the culture we live in? What about substitute words like “gosh,” “dang,” or “nuts”? And does the Bible ever use strong or shocking language? In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon tackle the often-debated question of Christian speech and what the Bible teaches abo...

What can maps, archaeology, and ancient biblical sites teach us about the Bible? In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon explore what we can learn from the geography and archaeology of the biblical world. Clint recently returned from a trip through Greece and Turkey, visiting places connected to the ministry of Paul, John, and the early church. From Corinth and Athens...

What does it actually mean to fear the Lord? Is it being afraid of God? In today's episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon get into the Bible giving us a deeper picture of what the fear of the Lord looks like. Proverbs 9:10 says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” This kind of fear is not simply terror or dread. It is a deep reverence, awe, respect, and re...

Fear and anxiety are part of everyday life—but when does normal fear become sinful fear? And how should Christians respond when our minds become consumed by “what ifs,” worst-case scenarios, or the opinions of other people? In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon have a practical, biblical conversation about fear, anxiety, phobias, and the fear of man. They discuss how...

Why did God declare some animals “clean” and others “unclean” in the Old Testament—and what does that mean for Christians today? In this episode of Cage-Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon explore the biblical dietary laws in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14, the meaning of kosher, and the major theories behind clean and unclean animals.  They discuss:       -Pigs, shellfish, birds, and ot...

What is the value of learning biblical Greek? Is Greek only for pastors and scholars, or can ordinary Christians benefit from studying the original language of the New Testament? In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon discuss why biblical Greek matters, how the original languages can deepen Bible study, and how grammar can actually shape theology. They explore Jesus’...

In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon explore the biblical doctrine of God’s omnipresence—what it means to say that God is everywhere, while also understanding how He can be uniquely present with His people.  They discuss the difference between God being present everywhere and the idea that God is in everything, using passages such as Psalm 139 to explain God’s prese...

What does it mean that God is self-existent and why does this doctrine matter for everyday Christians? In this episode of Cage-Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon explore the doctrine of God’s aseity: the truth that God depends on nothing outside Himself for His existence, life, power, or sustaining nature. From “I AM” in Exodus to questions about the origin of the universe, they discuss...

How should Christians read and study the Bible? Is it simply a matter of opening the Scriptures and asking, “What does this mean to me?” Or are there principles we need to follow to understand what God has actually said?   Every Christian has a hermeneutic—whether they realize it or not. The question is whether we're using a good one.  In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer and W...

Do Christians have to believe in six day creation?  Is it crucial for salvation?  In today's episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint and Will go to the beginning to provide answers to one of the most debated and foundational passages in the Bible: the creation account in Genesis 1. Exploring why a literal six-day creation matters, they unpack the textual evidence, historical context, and the sig...

Does your guardian angel protect you?  Are guardian angels even biblical?  That is what our hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon discuss in today's episode of Cage Free Theology! Moving past cultural caricatures of spiritual bodyguards or cinematic tropes, they look straight into scripture to unpack what the Bible actually says about angels, ministering spirits, and whether individual believer...

How many final judgments are in the Bible? In this week's episode of Cage-Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon dive deep into biblical eschatology to answer that deceptively simple question. Cutting through common misconceptions about individual earthly punishments, they explore the distinct end-times judgments outlined in Scripture, providing clarity on who stands before God, w...

In this special live episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon turn the microphone over to their church family for an evening of unscripted Q&A. After more than four years preaching through the Gospel of Luke, they wrap up the series by answering questions submitted by a live audience on everything from ministry and personal testimony to Christian living and theology. Along...

Why Trust the Bible If Men Wrote It?  In this episode of Cage-Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon tackle one of the most common objections raised during evangelism and skepticism alike: How can we trust the Bible if it was written by men? If you’ve ever wondered why Christians stake their eternal souls on this specific ancient text over any other scripture, Clint and Will unpack the...

It’s one of the most common—and challenging—questions asked by believers and skeptics alike: What happens to the person in the remote corners of the world who dies without ever hearing the name of Jesus? In this episode of Cage Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon tackle this heavy topic head-on. They break down popular cultural and religious perspectives, contrast them with orthodox...

What happens when 18,000 messengers gather in an Orlando convention center to run the largest business meeting in the evangelical world?  You get the annual Southern Baptist Convention! In this episode of Cage-Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon recap their very first time attending the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Annual Meeting in person. Transitioning from a skepticism of denomina...

"What’s your story?" For many Christians, the word testimony can feel like church jargon, or worse, a source of anxiety if their journey to faith didn’t involve a dramatic, blinding-light experience like the Apostle Paul’s. In this episode of Cage Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon break down exactly what a testimony is, why it is one of the most powerful tools for sharin...

Do the words "family devotions" conjure up images of perfectly behaved children sitting in a quiet circle, hanging onto your every word? If so, you aren’t alone—but you might also be setting yourself up for a lot of frustration!  You may also be asking what plan do I use?  What books are right for my family?  Where do I start?  Start here! In this episode of Cage-Free Theology, Clint Arc...

What does the Bible teach about divorce and remarriage? It’s a question that brings immense heartache, pastoral complexity, and cultural confusion. In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon unpack the big-picture biblical principles governing marriage, its lifelong design, and the very narrow conditions under which the Bible permits its dissolution. Clint kicks off the c...

Have you ever wondered if God hears everyone's prayers, or why we should even pray if He is already completely sovereign over the future?  Exactly what types of prayers does God answer?  Is prayer effective?  Those questions and more in today's episode of Cage Free Theology. Today our hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon take a dive into the mechanics, motives, and heart behind effective...

When you hear that God "disciplines" or even "flogs" His children, does it make you uncomfortable? If Romans 8:1 says there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, how do we make sense of a God who corrects us?  "The way that you know you’re a child of God is that He doesn’t just leave you in your sin... because He loves you, He brings you back." In this episode...

Is it a violation of the Ten Commandments to look at a face and call it "Jesus"? In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon discuss the complex and often controversial question of how Christians should think about images of Jesus. From the cinematic depictions in The Chosen and The Passion of the Christ to the mysterious origins of the Shroud of Turin, the duo e...

In this episode of Cage-Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon tackle a complex ethical dilemma within the Christian faith: Is war ever just?  While war is always a result of a fallen world, the guys explore the historical and biblical framework known as Just War Theory. From the ancient writings of Augustine and Aquinas to modern-day applications in the military and personal self-defense, t...

Are we alone in the universe, or is the "pale blue dot" just one of many inhabited worlds? In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint and Will explore if the existence of aliens is compatible with a Biblical worldview. The guys dive into the theology of extraterrestrial life, discussing everything from Ezekiel's wheels and UFOs in the Bible to whether aliens are actually demonic s...