Deformed Theology

Did biblical giants walk the soil of ancient North America? Fritz Zimmerman spent 30 years proving the answer is YES. The Amorites — the giant clans of Canaan that terrified the Israelite spies in Numbers 13 — didn't just vanish after Joshua's conquest. According to Zimmerman's research, they crossed the Atlantic and left their fingerprints across the Ohio Valley… in stone. Did the bib...

Is it possible to be a Christian and stay out of politics? Former Missouri State Representative and pastor  Doug Richey  — now with  Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF)  — joins Jonathan and David to make the case that political engagement isn't optional for believers. Because every law has a moral element. Every budget is a moral document. And Christians are called to be salt and light — not jus...

Ep. 59 — The Names of God & the Heart of SalvationDoes it matter if you call Him Jesus, Yeshua, or Yahusha? Some voices in the body of Christ insist that using the "wrong" name means you're worshiping a different God — even that your salvation is at stake. In this episode, we go straight to the Word and ask: does language limit God, or does He respond to the heart? Drawing from S...

Can love of country become an idol? In this episode, Jonathan and David tackle one of the most uncomfortable questions in American Christianity — where's the line between patriotism and Christian nationalism? The American flag in the sanctuary. The merging of faith and politics. The rise of Christian nationalism in the church. What does the Bible actually say about loving your country? Using P...

Wayne Nale went from growing up Mormon to struggling with meth addiction to leading a Christian metal ministry — this is his full testimony. Wayne is the founder of Chains Unchained Music Festival, a Christian metal event in Springfield, Missouri that raises money for local non-profits while declaring the gospel through heavy music. In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Wayne to hear how Jesus...

Nephilim? Giants? Book of Enoch? Fallen Angels? In Missouri?? In 1934, a man named Sterling Price Newberry unearthed a seven-foot skeleton buried in a Missouri mound near the James River — surrounded by seven normal-sized skeletons arranged in a cross-shaped formation. That same burial pattern has since been found in Sardinia, where researchers uncovered eight-foot skeletons in the identical arran...

Is fasting just about skipping meals — or is there something deeper happening spiritually? In this episode, we break down what biblical fasting actually means, why it's not the same as intermittent fasting, and how the Bible connects fasting to prayer, repentance, and spiritual warfare. We explore the 40-day fasts of Moses, Elijah, and Jesus, the connection to the Mount of Transfiguration, and why...

Are UFOs real? Are aliens demons? With the White House releasing UAP footage and the world buzzing about disclosure, Christians need a biblical framework — not fear. In this episode, Jonathan and David break down what scripture actually says about aliens, UAPs, and cryptids, and whether these phenomena are demonic deception, advanced technology, or something else entirely. We explore:• The 2004 Ti...

What happens when reformed theology meets heavy music? We sat down with Plead the Widow's Cause — a spirit-filled post-hardcore band — to talk idolatry, Isaiah, and why one Old Testament story might just be the most metal moment in the entire Bible. In this episode of Deformed Theology (Ep. 53), Jonathan and David sit down with the full band — Ian, Bill, Brett, and Mitch — for an honest, theol...

Is there really a sin God won't forgive? In this episode, we dig into Matthew 12:22-32 — the only place Jesus explicitly talks about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and why it's called unforgivable. We break down exactly what Jesus meant when He told the Pharisees they had committed blasphemy against the Holy Spirit — and why it's not what most people think. This isn't about a ca...

Can a Christian lose their salvation — or are they eternally secure no matter what? In this engaging episode, Jonathan and David tackle one of the most debated doctrines in Christianity: eternal security and OSAS (Once Saved, Always Saved). This isn't a fight — it's a conversation. We dig into what Scripture actually says about remaining in Christ, and why contingent language throughout th...

Is AI the Antichrist — or just a tool? Christians need to answer this question now. In this episode of Deformed Theology, we explore the biblical, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of artificial intelligence — and what it means for your faith. AI is no longer coming. It's here. And the Church needs a biblical response. We tackle the questions many Christians are asking: Should believers use A...

Can you lose your salvation? What does Hebrews 6 actually mean — and can a puppet help us figure it out? This week, we welcome Dinx the Puppet and his traveling companion TC to the show. From TC's wild testimony of getting saved in the dairy aisle of Walmart to a deep dive into eternal security, this episode covers some of the most debated questions in Christian theology — without the division...

Are spiritual gifts still for the church today — or did they end with the apostles? In this episode, we sit down with Adam Parker to work through 1 Corinthians 12, 13, and 14 in full — and the answer might surprise you. We dig into one of the most debated passages in all of Scripture: what does Paul actually mean when he says "when the perfect comes"? Is he talking about the completed Bi...

Doctors told us to terminate the pregnancy. God said: “He’s going to be okay.” In Episode 47 of Deformed Theology, we share the real story of Jonathan and Lacee's son Charley—a journey that started with a devastating diagnosis and ended in a miracle that defied every medical expectation. Early in the pregnancy, we were told Charley could be stillborn, have severe brain abnormalities, or live w...

What should spiritual gifts actually look like in the Church today? In Episode 46 of Deformed Theology , we continue our deep dive into spiritual gifts, continuationism, and biblical church order , breaking down what Scripture really teaches in 1 Corinthians 12–14 . In a world where charismatic culture can feel either chaotic or completely absent, this conversation is all about bringing balance ba...

What is the church … really? Is church a building? A Sunday service? A denomination? Or something much deeper? In this episode of Deformed Theology , we tackle one of the most misunderstood ideas in modern Christianity: what the church actually is according to the Bible . The New Testament word for church — ekklesia — literally means “the assembly” or “the gathering.” Yet over time many Christians...

Do spiritual gifts still exist today? Are miracles, prophecy, healing, and speaking in tongues still active in the church—or did they end with the apostles? In Episode 44 of Deformed Theology, Jonathan and David welcome Adam Parker back to continue the conversation on one of the most debated topics in modern Christianity: the gifts of the Holy Spirit. After examining abuses in the charismatic move...

What happens when a devout atheist trying to debunk Christianity becomes the frontman of a Christian metal band? In Episode 43 of Deformed Theology , we sit down with Michael Felker , lead vocalist of Convictions, to hear his powerful testimony — from aggressive atheism and suicidal ideation to radical faith in Jesus Christ. Michael shares: • Growing up non-religious and embracing atheism • Debati...

Why don’t more Christians share the gospel? If we really believe in heaven, hell, salvation, and the saving work of Jesus Christ — why are we so often silent? In this episode of Deformed Theology , Jonathan and David dive deep into the tension every believer feels: the fear of rejection, the fear of offending, and the fear of being misunderstood when it comes to evangelism. Is evangelism supposed...

Is revival breaking out in America right now? In this powerful and timely conversation, we sit down with missionary and pastor Austin Lind to discuss what we are seeing unfold across college campuses, local churches, and even the nations. From reports of extended worship gatherings at Southeastern University to massive evangelistic events drawing thousands, something is happening — and it’s stirri...

Is power the true measure of Christian faith — or have we misunderstood what Scripture actually teaches? In this episode of Deformed Theology , we sit down with Adam Parker (Bold Apologia) to examine one of the most pressing questions facing modern Charismatic Christianity: when power, miracles, and supernatural experiences become the benchmark of faith, what happens to the gospel? Using Scripture...

Does baptism save you? Is water baptism required for salvation, or is it a symbolic act of obedience that follows faith in Christ? In this episode of Deformed Theology , Jonathan and David dive deep into one of the most debated and misunderstood topics in Christian theology: baptism . From the Greek word baptizo —meaning to immerse or fully submerge—to the Hebrew concept of mikvah , this conversat...

When Emotions Deform Theology: Faith, Feelings, and the Book of Ruth is a deep, Scripture-driven conversation on how emotions—when elevated above God’s Word—can subtly reshape, distort, and even deform Christian theology. In this episode of Deformed Theology , hosts Jonathan and David are joined by pastor and former Army officer Matt Truax to examine one of the most pressing issues facing the mode...

What happens when the Church forgets the root ? In this gripping episode of Deformed Theology , we sit down with Andre , a Venezuelan-born Messianic Jewish believer , to unpack the theological, political, and spiritual crises unfolding in Venezuela , the Western Church , and beyond. From firsthand accounts of life under the Maduro regime , to the persecution of Christians , to the rise of antisemi...