Everyday Theology

Throughout their years of ministry, Pastors are asked many different questions about things in the Bible that may not make sense. On this episode of Everyday Theology, Jacob answers one of those. You may be familiar with the Holy Spirit or even baptism. But what does it mean when you hear the phrase "the baptism of the Holy Spirit?" Check out today's episode to learn more! Resources What is the Ho...

Occasionally, you'll hear someone say, "Well, at least it's not murder." Or, "it was only a little white lie." So often, we find ourselves ranking sins. This begs the question, "Is there a Hierarchy of Sin?" On today's episode of Everyday Theology, Ravae spends time answering this question and more! Be sure to check it out! Resources What is Sin |  https://bit.ly/4fqtb90 See omnystudio.com/li...

The Christmas season ushers in a sense of wonder and nostalgia for many individuals. When the snow begins to fall and reflect off the Christmas lights, it feels like magic. It's almost as if we've stepped into Narnia. With that feeling in mind, we've decided to take the month of December and share with you some life lessons from C.S. Lewis. Join Brandon as he shares with us how these life lessons...

The Christmas season ushers in a sense of wonder and nostalgia for many individuals. When the snow begins to fall and reflect off the Christmas lights, it feels like magic. It's almost as if we've stepped into Narnia. With that feeling in mind, we've decided to take the month of December and share with you some life lessons from C.S. Lewis. Join Brandon as he shares with us how these life lessons...

The Christmas season ushers in a sense of wonder and nostalgia for many individuals. When the snow begins to fall and reflect off the Christmas lights, it feels like magic. It's almost as if we've stepped into Narnia. With that feeling in mind, we've decided to take the month of December and share with you some life lessons from C.S. Lewis. Join Brandon as he shares with us how these life lessons...

The Christmas season ushers in a sense of wonder and nostalgia for many individuals. When the snow begins to fall and reflect off the Christmas lights, it feels like magic. It's almost as if we've stepped into Narnia. With that feeling in mind, we've decided to take the month of December and share with you some life lessons from C.S. Lewis. Join Brandon as he shares with us how these life lessons...

Mental Health is a huge topic that can barely be touched on in a 20-minute podcast. But on this episode of Everyday Theology, Jacob, Ravae, and Brandon start the conversation—especially regarding therapy and counseling. We'll talk about the importance of taking care of your mental health, finding the right therapist, and how Christians can begin to approach conversations regarding mental health. T...

Do Christians just follow Jesus to make themselves feel better? Or a way for weak people to get through life? Maybe you have thought this before, that Christians just place their faith in Christ to help them get through the difficult moments of life. Is this the truth? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Brandon breaks it down for us. Maybe following Christ truly is about finding healing for the...

Remember the old saying, "Modest is hottest?" If you don't, it's okay. But sayings like that surrounded any individual who grew up in the church. However, times have changed. It's increasingly acceptable, even normal, to see things that would be considered "immodest" as everyday attire. But is modesty just about your appearance and what you wear? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Ravae explore...

God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit make up the Holy Trinity. But how can God be three persons? Does each play a specific role? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Jacob breaks down the Trinity, its parts, and its meaning for us as believers! Resources What is the Role of the Holy Spirit |  https://bit.ly/3YEK6Q5 Is the Holy Spirit Real |  https://bit.ly/3YqiixK See omnystudio.com/li...

It's Halloween here at Everyday Theology! And what better way to ring in a night full of tricks and treats than talking about horror movies?  Whether you celebrate Halloween or not is up to you; however, some elements of this season could cross into dangerous territory. With this in mind, Jacob shares with us the answer to the question, "Should Christians watch horror movies?" Be sure to watch all...

How often have you heard people randomly throw out Bible verses in any given situation? For example, athletes quote Philippians 4:13 after playing a good game, or we quote Psalm 37:4 when we want to receive something we think we deserve or need. All the time, people are misquoting the Bible. So, how can we make sure we aren't doing the same? On today's episode of Everyday Theology, the crew talks...

As Christians, election seasons can be difficult to navigate. We want to vote according to God and His Word, but it can be difficult. This is especially true when one politician may hold strong to one value and their opposition to another. So, how should Christians approach voting? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Jacob shares with us some practical takeaways and encouragement as we prepare t...

Conversations surrounding difficult or controversial topics are always hard. There are a few topics that, no matter how you approach them, never get easier. On tonight's episode of Everyday Theology, Brandon talks about one of those topics: abortion. While discussing how to have conversations surrounding this topic, Brandon encourages us through the lens of love and grace. *If you or someone you k...

Each election year brings about more stress, tension, and animosity. Years ago, it felt as if politics were something discussed but not something you live and die by. The government existed, but it didn't feel like our entire culture and lives revolved around it. So, how should we view the government? As believers, this question can often be hard to answer. We know we belong to a greater kingdom,...

Politics—a word that can make a room feel tense in an instant. Questions like, "Who are you voting for?" or "What is your stance on X policy?" can immediately create division and judgment. But what if we told you that the world we live in is confusing political identity with religious identity? Or that who you vote for doesn't determine who you are as an individual? On this episode of Everday Theo...

We may or may not have heard the word "lament" before. But what does it really mean? Even more, what does it mean for us when it comes to suffering or struggle? Are we allowed to be angry, even angry at God, when things don't go as we expected? Today on Everyday Theology, Brandon shares with us how lament can be a good thing and how it can help us in times of discouragement. Be sure to check it ou...

What are you afraid of? We're all afraid of something. Sometimes it's completely irrational, or very rational and real. Either way, our fear can control us. So how do we combat fear? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Ravae talks about what God says about fear and how we can rely on Him to overcome it. Be sure to check it out and drop your irrational fear in the comment section below! Resources...

People talk about "god" all the time. Now, is it the God of the Bible? Not always, but there is this general thought that some higher power might exist that many have just labeled "god." But how do we know that the God of the Bible, the one true God, really exists? And how can we share that with others who may be asking the same question? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Jacob shares the answ...

The use of pronouns is becoming more frequent in our culture today. We see it on email signatures. We are asked about our preferred pronouns on doctor's forms. Our servers at restaurants will wear them on their name tags. We know that as believers, we are called to share and show the love of Christ to ALL PEOPLE because we are all created by God. But how do we do that while we navigate convictions...

Let's be real; it's hard to pray for any length of time without a random thought creeping in. Did I take the clothes out of the dryer? Did I finish that email I needed to send? I need to make sure I add this to the grocery list. All these things and more can easily distract us when we are trying to spend time talking to God. So, how can we combat distractions? On this episode of Everyday Theology,...

Doubts. We all have them, especially when it comes to our faith. But how do we navigate them? And how do we begin to learn what is true and what isn't? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Brandon talks to us about doubt, how to wrestle through it, and experience God in the midst of it. Resources: What to do When Hope Seems Lost - https://bit.ly/3Ut9M0j How Do I Know the Bible Is True - https://b...

When it comes to conflict, we may struggle with handling it in a loving, biblical way, where we listen and understand without anger arising. Maybe when you disagree with others, you revert to the phrase, 'agree to disagree,' which isn't all bad, but we can't always leave our disagreements in that pool of thought. So, how can we love others well when we disagree with them? On this episode of Everyd...

The use of pronouns is becoming more frequent in our culture today. We see it on email signatures. We are asked about our preferred pronouns on doctor's forms. Our servers at restaurants will wear them on their name tags. We know that as believers, we are called to share and show the love of Christ to ALL PEOPLE because we are all created by God. But how do we do that while we navigate convictions...

Let's face it. The Bible is a huge book and can oftentimes be hard to read. We all, at one time or another, have made the goal to read through the entire Bible. But if we are honest, there are parts that are hard to get through. So, how can we read the Bible and not get bored? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Ravae is back to share a few MORE tips and tricks to maximize your time in God's Wor...