Down Under Theology

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this special bonus episode, we speak with Nancy Guthrie about her approach to teaching the Bible. We ask her to help us teach the book of Ruth, and discuss the importance of seeing the book in its place in redempti...

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In episode 8 we explore the books of Kings and Chronicles (mostly Kings). We spend time thinking about the theme of Kingship in redemptive history as the books get us to ask whether this king is the one who is has bee...

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In episode 7 we dive into the book of Samuel (that's right - book, not books!). We track the stories of Hannah, Samuel, Saul, and David as we explore the themes of kingship, sonship, covenant, and more. We hone i...

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this special bonus episode, we speak with Professor Kelly Kapic about his new book, You're Only Human . We explore the idea of our finitude (i.e. that we are created creatures) and what it means to be human. W...

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In episode 6 we enjoy the numerous memorable stories in the books of Judges and Ruth. We see how comparing the two books brings out the biblical theme of God's faithful love in the face of Israel's unfaithfu...

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In episode 5, we're honing in on the book of Joshua as the Israelites cross into the promised land. Will they trust the Lord who saves, or continue in their unfaithfulness? Join us as we examine the story of Josh...

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In episode 4, we're whizzing through Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy. It's easy to struggle with the last 3 books of the Pentateuch, especially when it comes to the parts about the law; but they teach u...

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In episode 3, we're getting stuck into the book of Exodus. Exodus is so crucial to the unfolding narrative of God's people that it is sometimes called the gospel of the Old Testament. Join us as we overview...

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In episode 2, we're looking at the book of Genesis. Genesis is a book of origin stories and we examine how these stories give rise to the major themes that permeate the Scriptures. We also discuss the structure o...

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this first episode of season 2, we lay the foundations for the season ahead by looking at the story of the Bible.  We discuss what the Bible is, its overall story and major themes, and how we should engage with and...

Final Episode (#34) of Season 1 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we share what we've learnt and taken out of the first Season of the show. We then give a sneak peak at what to expect for Season 2 due out in February 2022! Thank you so much for tuning in this Season a...

Episode #33 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we get stuck into the final chapter of the WCF - The Last Judgement. What happens at the end? What will happen to creation? What will the new heavens and earth be like? How do we live today in light of the end? What do we make...

** Special Bonus Episode of our podcast to announce the winner of our second giveaway! **     Thanks to our wonderful listeners for leaving your reviews and entering our giveaway courtesy of Tulip Publishing! Check them out at www.tulippublishing.com.au. Tune in to find out who wins the prize! Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at downundertheology@gmail.com . --- Episode Hosts:...

Episode #32 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we dive into the topic of Resurrection (or 'the state of men after death, and the resurrection of the dead' as per the Confession). What happens to us when we die? What is the intermediate state? Why is a bodily resur...

Episode #31 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we explore Synods and Councils. We take a look at forms of church government beyond the local congregation. Where is this seen in the bible? What authority should wider church government have? What purpose does it serve? Join u...

A special Bonus Episode of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. David Burke joins us again to continue our discussion on Church Censures. In this episode we explore more 'reactive' discipline in the church. David shares some of his experiences in dealing with church discipline issues a...

Episode #30 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. Today we discuss Church Censures. What does this topic even mean? What is the biblical view of church government? What's the difference between an elder, deacon, minister, pastor, bishop, etc.? How do these offices work practically in the...

Episode #29 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. Today we discuss The Lord's Supper in part three of our three part mini-series on the sacraments. What is the Lord's Supper?  Where does it come from in the bible? What does it mean and do? How does it relate to the covenant? Should c...

Episode #28 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. Today we discuss Baptism in part two of our three part mini-series on the sacraments. What is baptism? It it just a Christian and New Testament thing? What does it mean and do? How does it relate to the covenant? Should we baptise children? Joi...

Episode #27 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. Today we take a look at the sacraments in part one of a three part mini-series. What exactly is a sacrament? What do they do? What does it meant for them to be a 'sign and seal'? How many sacraments are there? And can anyone administe...

Episode #26 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. Today we talk about Communion of Saints. What should the church look like in our day-to-day relationships? Are there boundaries to our union with each other and Christ? How do we express our communion when we can't gather in person? What a...

Episode #25 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode we talk about The Church. We share some of our own church experiences and dive into the biblical theology and language surrounding the church. What is church? What's the purpose and the mission of the church? Is 'onlin...

Episode #24 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode we examine issues in Marriage and Divorce. What does the bible say about marriage? What about polygamy in the Old Testament? What about singleness? Who should Christians marry? Can Christians divorce? And dare we mention 'h...

** This month we've got a giveaway thanks to Tulip Publishing. Listen on for more! ** Episode #23 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode we're joined by special guest Kamal Weerakoon to talk about the Civil Magistrate. This episode explores the relationship between Chu...

** It's August giveaway time! This month we're giving away a pack of books thanks to Tulip Publishing. Check out this episode for all the details! ** Episode #22 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode chat about the topic of Oaths and Vows. Why is this in the Confessio...