Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times

When making decisions, should we cast lots (i.e., roll the dice) or process with rational thinking, or pray about it, or seek wise counsel? AJ and Nijay talk about holy decision making. Support the show

AJ and Nijay have a frank conversation about prayer and how events unfold in our lives. Support the show

AJ and Nijay have a frank conversation about processing failures and understanding what God is up to. What does "calling" look like when you don't get your dream job? Or you don't feel successful? Or how you make money is just a way to feed your family?  Support the show

AJ and Nijay conclude their Revelation 2-3 series. The final message, to the church in Laodicea, is often misunderstood. Listen in as they dig into the historical context and then take a step back to look at how these seven messages form the church then and now. Support the show

Nijay and AJ take a closer look at Apollos and Priscilla and Aquila's ministry to Apollos in Acts 18. Support the show

AJ and Nijay continue their Revelation 2-3 series, this time with the Church in Philadelphia. Listen in. Support the show

AJ and Nijay continue their Revelation 2-3 series on the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches. Today: The Church in Sardis.  Support the show

Orthodoxy refers to right-orientation to Christian truth. It's not just about KNOWING truth things, but a bold and unyielding commitment to the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ that does not swerve towards any other idea, teaching, or cultural wind. As AJ and Nijay continue their series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, in this episode they discuss the message to the church in Thyatira....

AJ and Nijay continue in their series on the seven churches of Revelation 2-3. (Pergamum: Rev 2:12-17) Support the show

AJ and Nijay continue their Revelation series, this time focusing on the message to the church in Smyrna. Support the show

AJ and Nijay dig into Revelation 2-3, and the seven letters (or messages) to the seven churches of Asia Minor. The first church addressed is in ancient Ephesus, listen in. Support the show

AJ and Nijay kick off a new podcast formation series, this time on the book of Revelation. They will focus in on the so-called Seven Letters to the Seven Churches (Rev 2-3). These powerful messages to real-life first century churches offer insight into true discipleship and undying devotion to Jesus Christ in a world of hostilities and temptations. Listen in on AJ and Nijay's #100th episode o...

AJ and Nijay discuss how bringing together young and old in Christian community is necessary for the church's health. Support the show

AJ and Nijay have an honest conversation about why we are here on earth and why we should be passionate about growing in our faith and maturity in Christ. Support the show

Have you ever felt like you have lost sight of Jesus in your life? How do you rediscover him? We learn from Luke 2:41-52 that Jesus' parents LITERALLY lost him when he was a young boy. AJ and Nijay use this story to process how to seek and find Jesus today, just like Mary and Joseph did then.  Support the show

AJ and Nijay close out the Beatitudes series with vv. 5:10-13: "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who we...

AJ and Nijay continue their beatitudes series with Matt 5:9: "Blessed are the peacemakers,for they will be called children of God." Support the show

AJ and Nijay continue their Beatitudes series with Matthew 5:8: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." Support the show

AJ and Nijay continue their Beatitudes series.  Support the show

AJ and Nijay continue their discussions of the Beatitudes; this time Matthew 5:6: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." Support the show

AJ and Nijay explore the third beatitude, "blessed are the meek." In modern American culture, "meekness is weakness," but somehow in Christ's kingdom it is blessed. How can that be? Listen in to learn more. Please rate, like, and subscribe to Slow Theology on your favorite app. Support the show

AJ and Nijay continue their series with Jesus' Beatitude #2. Support the show

AJ and Nijay discuss the first beatitude (Matt 5:3; Luke 6:20). Support the show

AJ and Nijay kick off a **brand new** podcast series on the Beatitudes (Matt 5:3-10). In this first episode they talk about Jesus as teacher and why the Sermon on the Mount in general and the Beatitudes in particular are so important for every Christian to study. Support the show

In this episode, Nijay and A.J. address a great listener question: if God is for the poor, why did God mandate that the temple be decorated with so much gold and high-value materials? Listen in. (Related texts: Exodus 25-28; 35-40; 1 Kings 6-7; 2 Chron 2-4). Support the show