Everyday Theology In Plain English

Why does Paul say we're saved by faith alone while James says faith without works is dead? Why do the Gospel genealogies of Jesus differ? Why does one passage say God never changes while another says he "relented"?  If you've noticed things like this, you're not losing your faith -- you're paying attention, which is exactly what you should be doing. In this episode, w...

Ever open your Bible to a random page and find yourself reading about someone with an unpronounceable name offering sacrifices according to regulations that make zero sense? Or start strong in Genesis only to get completely lost in the "begats"? If feeling confused when reading the Bible has made you think you're just not cut out for this -- I have great news: confusion doesn't...

Ever feel like you're missing something spiritually? Like maybe you need a prophetic word, a special revelation, or some deeper insight you haven't received yet? If you've been bouncing from conference to conference, book to book, or teacher to teacher looking for that breakthrough -- I have incredible news: you're not missing anything. The Bible contains everything you need fo...

Can you just be a good person and figure out spirituality as you go? In our age of spiritual gurus, self-help books, and "all roads lead to God" thinking, is the Bible really necessary? In this episode, we're exploring the difference between what you can know about God through nature and conscience versus what you can ONLY learn through Scripture. Spoiler: the most important questio...

Ever tried to read the Bible on your own and thought, "This is too hard for me – I should leave this to the experts"?  In this episode, we're tackling one of the biggest lies that keeps everyday Christians from opening their Bibles: that Scripture is only for pastors and seminary students. The truth? God didn't write the Bible in secret code that requires a theological degree t...

Heard that the Bible is "full of contradictions"? Worried those alleged errors might shake your faith? Think again. In this episode, we're tackling the hard questions head-on: Can we really trust that Scripture is completely accurate? What about those confusing passages and seemingly contradictory accounts? Discover what "biblical inerrancy" actually means, why it matters...

Nobody likes being told what to do. So why should the Bible have authority over your life?  In this episode, we're tackling one of the most uncomfortable topics in Christianity: biblical authority. Maybe you've had bad experiences with people using the Bible to control others, or you've wondered why God gave you a brain if you're just supposed to follow an ancient book. But her...

Ever wondered how we ended up with exactly 66 books in the Bible? Was it just a bunch of old guys in a room making arbitrary decisions? Maybe someone has told you the Bible was "put together by politicians" or that "important books were left out for their agenda." These claims can shake your confidence — but here's the truth: the process of recognizing which books belong i...

Ever felt like God doesn't speak to you the way he speaks to other Christians? Like your spiritual antenna might be broken?  In this episode, we're tackling the question that so many believers wrestle with: "How does God speak to us today?" Maybe you've heard others say "God told me" and wondered why he never seems to speak to you. The truth? God isn't playi...

Think theology is too complicated for regular people? Think again. In this episode, we're tackling the biggest misconception about theology: that it's only for pastors and seminary students. The truth? You're already doing theology every time you think about God. The only question is whether you're doing GOOD theology or bad theology. Discover why understanding who God really i...

Theology doesn’t have to be confusing. Join Charlie Miller for Everyday Theology in Plain English — the podcast that makes big biblical truths simple, practical, and life-changing. Season 1: God’s Word for Real People starts next Monday! 📖 Everyday Theology in Plain English – Promo Episode What if theology didn’t have to be confusing? I’m Charlie Miller, and I’m launching a brand-new podcast call...