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Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they discuss atonement theory and attempt to answer the question, "How does Christ pay for our sins?" Benjamin and Christina dedicate most of the episode to discussing Penal Substitutionary Atonement, the leading theory of atonement within Protestantism. If you have ever wondered, "What does it mean that Jesus died for my sins?" tune in to hear how Penal Su...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they discuss the book The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. Published in 1678, The Pilgrim's Progress is widely regarded as the most published and read books in the world, surpassed only by the Bible. An allegory of the Christian life, The Pilgrim's Progress follows the protagonist, Christian, as he journeys from the City of Destruction to the Celestial Ci...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as the discuss the topic of environmental stewardship. Should Christians be concerned about the environment? Topics covered in this episode: The Creation Mandate The Imago Dei Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources Consumer Culture The Christian Response to "saving the earth"       Follow us on Instagram @theologeepodcast and send all of your theology...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they discuss the topic of money and finances. Money, wealth, debt, investments, dominate our culture as well as our own thoughts. What does the Bible have to say about money, wealth, greed, and stewardship? Topics covered in this episode: Biblical principles on money and wealth Should Christians tithe? Should Christians go into debt? Should Christians save...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they discuss the topic of parenting. In a world shaped by competing parenting philosophies, what does the Bible have to say about parenthood? Grounded in Ephesians 6:4, the Gees outline seven core principles that shape their family and how they aim to train their children: Discipline Instruction Submission Perserverance Stewardship Grace Love In this second...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they discuss the topic of parenting. In a world shaped by competing parenting philosophies, what does the Bible have to say about parenthood? In this first part of a two-part series, they explore common approaches—authoritarian, gentle, permissive, and more—and contrast them with a biblical framework rooted in both wisdom and the gospel. Grounded in Ephesia...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they welcome pastor, church planter, and author Nino Marques to the podcast for a conversation on biblical church membership and what it means to truly belong to a local church. Nino is the author of Becoming One: Finding Your Place in the Body of Christ and One Body: Membership in the Local Church , two books that explore the importance of committed member...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they discuss the topic of media consumption. In a world saturated with entertainment, information, and endless content, how should Christians think about the media they consume? What biblical principles should guide our habits, and how can we pursue holiness and wisdom in the things we watch, listen to, and read? Topics covered in this episode: Why media co...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they begin a new series on wisdom. In this episode, they explore the topic of dating relationships. What does the Bible say about dating? What is the purpose of dating? And how can Christians honour God in their relationships? Topics covered in this episode: Dating vs. Courtship What is the purpose of dating? What is marriage? Should Christians even pursue...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they discuss Sabbath. How is the theme of Sabbath developed throughout the Bible? Are Christians required to obey the Fourth Commandment? And how is the Sabbath fulfilled in Christ? Topics covered in this episode: A biblical theology of Sabbath Can Christians work on the Sabbath? Understanding the Christian's relationship to the Mosaic Law Pastoral reflecti...

Join us this week as we are joined by Aimee Gee to discuss reflecting the creativity of God. Aimee is a paralegal and the founder of a floral design studio, Florals in Progress, where she seeks to help people feel seen, valued, and treasured through flowers. In this episode, Aimee shares her testimony, and we explore what it means to be creative as a reflection of God, our Creator. We also discuss...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they discuss the New Year's resolutions. Should Christians make New Year's resolutions? Why are they so popular? What is the key to making a resolution stick? How do we make meaningful change in our lives? And when it comes to the ultimate change in our lives, salvation, who is responsible? God or us? Topics covered in this episode: New Year's resolutions M...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they discuss the Union with Christ. What does it mean that Christians are united to Christ? What does it mean that Christ is in us, but also that we are in Christ? Topics covered in this episode: The Ordo Salutis 4th Grade Language Arts Finding Union With Christ in Scripture Being "In Adam" Federal Headship The implications of Union with Christ Resources On...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they discuss the "Already But Not Yet". What does it mean for Christians to live in the tension between promises delivered and promises fulfilled?  Topics covered in this episode: Promise and Fulfillment in the Bible Promises in the Old Testament Promises in the New Testament The Proto Evangelium How to wait well     Follow us on Instagram @theologeepo...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they kick off the advent season! How can we better prepare our hearts during the advent season and what is the meaning of Christmas anyways? Topics covered in this episode: Santa - yay or nay? Christmas trees - pagan ritual or Christian tradition? The meaning of Christmas The meaning of advent Waiting for the arrival of Christ Preparing our hearts for Chris...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they discuss habits, asking why, and ultimate truth. Why is it important that we understand the motive and reasoning behind the habits that build up our lives? How are our habits changing who we are becoming, and how is that shaping our kids in turn?  Topics covered in this episode: The importance of asking "why" Habits of the household How our habits are s...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they discuss labour, birth, and the gospel. Christina shares the birth stories of their three children and they discuss how God uses labour and birth to shape us more into the image of Christ. Additionally, they discuss birth narratives in Scripture and how the gospel and the restoration of all things is the ultimate birth narrative. Topics covered in this...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they finish up the final episode of their 4 part series to discuss Catholicism and ask the question, "Are we together?" In each episode, they attempt to perform theological triage and discuss whether the differences between Protestant and Catholic teachings on a certain subject are first, second, or third order issues. This week, Benjamin and Christina disc...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they embark on the third part of their 4 part series to discuss Catholicism and ask the question, "Are we together?" In each episode, they attempt to perform theological triage and discuss whether the differences between Protestant and Catholic teachings on a certain subject are first, second, or third order issues. This week, Benjamin and Christina discuss...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they embark on the second part of their 4 part series to discuss Catholicism and ask the question, "Are we together?" In each episode, they attempt to perform theological triage and discuss whether the differences between Protestant and Catholic teachings on a certain subject are first, second, or third order issues. This week, Benjamin and Christina discus...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they embark on a 4 part series to discuss Catholicism and ask the question, "Are we together?" In each episode, they attempt to perform theological triage and discuss whether the differences between Protestant and Catholic teachings on a certain subject are first, second, or third order issues. This week Benjamin and Christina discuss the Reformation - the...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they discuss communion . Who should take communion, what are the different ways of taking communion, how often and in what settings should we take it, and why any of this matters in the first place. Topics covered in this episode: Who should take communion Closed vs open communion When should kids take communion? Different modes of communion Intinction Comm...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they discuss communion . What is communion, and what happens when someone participates in it? Topics covered in this episode: Terminology: Ordinance vs Sacrament What is Communion? How is Christ present in Communion? Zwingli - Symbolic Calvin - Spiritual Catholic - Transubstantiation Luther - Consubstantiation Resources: Systematic Theology - Wayne Grudem S...

Join us this week as we are joined by Skylar Gee to discuss radical ordinary hospitality . Skylar is a project manager at a well-known fashion company, but more importantly, she is a practicer of radical ordinary hospitality. On this episode, Skylar shares her testimony and we discuss what hospitality is, its role in the Christian life, common objections and the calling on every Christian to pract...

Join Benjamin and Christina this week as they continue their discussion on baptism, focusing on the Catholic and Anglican views of baptism. Topics covered in this episode: The meaning, mode, recipients, spiritual reality, and necessity of baptism from the Catholic and Anglican views Resources Baptismal Regeneration in the Anglican Formularies What do Anglicans Believe about Holy Baptism? - The Ang...