Full Proof Theology

In this special Christmas episode, I explore the implications of Christian culture as it relates to tradition and the worship of Christ. Much is made of the downfall of Christian culture. What would it look like for Christians to embrace Christian culture instead of rejecting it? Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavis Support the show Sign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon....

In this interview with Dr. Yoram Hazony, we get into details regarding conservatism as both a tradition and a movement. We discuss the definition of conservatism as traditionalism. We dive into the differences between conservatism and classical liberalism. Recently, Giorgia Meloni was elected Prime Minister of Italy. Yoram offers his perspective on her election and her alignment with a movement li...

What is the basis of men, not women, being pastors? How are we to understand the biblical norm of male headship and creational designs of masculinity?  In this episode, I dive into a variety of topics related to male leadership and gender differences. There has been much literature produced on the concept of servant leadership as the biblical paradigm for husbands and pastors. But what if it is wr...

Many young Christians feel a call to ministry, some a call to be a missionary. In this episode, I discuss this popular unction and the culture of American evangelical Christianity that produces it. The missional movement is a self-identified movement within the 21st century. While missional church just claim to be biblical, this is a much used argument made by evangelical to justify their latest p...

In this episode, Dr. Glenn Moots and I discuss several related aspects of Christianity and politics. We dive into Moots’s history in the church and academy while exploring his understanding of Christian Reconstructionism. We get into the topic of Christian Nationalism and a state church. We dig into the magisterial protestant perspective on Christianity and politics and what it has to offer us tod...

In this episode, I explore the cultural engagement model of Russell Moore by describing my appreciation and concern over his approach.  Russell Moore is currently the editor in chief at Christianity Today. He was the director of Christianity Today’s Public Theology Project. Before that, he was the President of Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist Convention. He ha...

*Because of recent articles published about this topic, I am temporarily bringing this Patreon only edition from behind the paywall to make it available to the general public.* In this episode, I discuss the controversy over City on a Hill Church in Australia. Pastor Guy Mason said that Christians should advocate for transgender rights. The chairman of his elder board was fired. Pastor Mason respo...

Andrew Isker is a pastor and co-author of the best selling book Christian Nationalism: A Biblical Guide for Taking Dominion and Discipling Nations. In this episode we discuss his ministry context, challenges facing Christians in America today, and the heart behind his book. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavis Christian Nationalism - https://amzn.to/3MY1aJm Boniface Option - https://twitte...

In this interview with Chris Wiley, we explore the strategy of contextualization. Church planters and Christians in the 20th and 21st centuries have been thinking about contextualization and attempting to use it as a means to reach people with the gospel. It is the normative approach to being “missional” in the American context.  While the church has always been a people of mission, carrying God’s...

In this episode, I offer reflections on Lincoln’s Lyceum Address (also titled The Perpetuation of our Political Institutions) as well as provide a reading of the speech. Lincoln’s Lyceum Address was given in 1838, well before his time of fame as president, to a young men’s association in Illinois. He emphasizes the dangers we face as Americans from mob rule and a general disregard for law. Lincoln...

n this episode I discuss some take aways and observations from National Conservatism 3. I highlight a few talks and list a bunch here in the show notes. Many of the talks were given by previous guests on the podcast! I also address concerns from several preeminent theologians and friends (whom I deeply respect and appreciate): Peter Leithart, Andrew Sandlin, and Brian Mattson.  Patreon - https://w...

Robert Brewis is an ordained minister in the Church of England, currently serving as an Associate vicar in Greater Manchester. He serves on the board of Churchman, an Evangelical Anglican Journal. He is a graduate of Oak Hill College and currently studying at Oxford researching Handley Moule and his theology of the Christian life in relation to Moule's understanding of the trinity, anthropolo...

In his latest book, Zero Hour America, Os Guinness deals with the urgency of our time. From IVPress - “Revolution? Oligarchy? Or homecoming? Americans are approaching a "zero hour" for the republic and its distinctive view of ordered freedom. America is caught between two revolutions and alternately suppresses and squanders freedom with a prodigal carelessness, with little understanding...

In this episode I talk with Jen Oshman about her book, Cultural Counterfeits. Jen is church planting wife, author, women’s ministry director, a speaker. She has been published at Desiring God, Crossway, The Gospel Coalition, Tim Challies, Risen Motherhood, Unlocking the Bible, Church Leaders, A Life Overseas, and she is a staff writer at Gospel-Centered Discipleship.  In her book, she explores cul...

Troy is one of the co-founders of Revived Studios, the co-host for Revived Thoughts. He received his Master of Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Revived Studios produces podcasts to bring figures, stories, sermons, etc. from church history. Revived Studios produces Revived Devos, Martyrs & Missionaries, Revived Thoughts, and Revived Radio. In this episode we dis...

In this episode, I speak with Grant Castleberry. Grant Castleberry is the Senior Pastor of Capital Community Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is a graduate of Texas A&M Aggie (and a former Yell Leader at that). He is a former Marine a husband and has 4 kids.  Grant is writing a dissertation on Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Grant and I discuss Lloyd-Jones place in the evangelical landscape of Britai...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Stephen Wolfe about this book on Christian nationalism. We dive into the assumptions made by the liberal order and why many view Christian nationalism as a threat. We explore the history of the concepts related Christian nationalism and America as a Christian nation. We also discuss the concept of feminine or effeminate discourse in Christianity. Is Christian cultu...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Bradley Green. Dr. Bradley Green is Professor of Theological Studies at Union University. He is author of several books and Senior Fellow at Newton House. We discuss the relationship of knowledge and affections with Brad explaining how Augustine speaks of this. We explore what it looks like to have affections for God. We close discussing a recent article with Ameri...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Clifford Humphrey on how Christians have misunderstood Mere Christianity. We discuss how most people misread and have misapplied C.S. Lewis’s aim in his book Mere Christianity. We dive into theological anthropology and implications for Christian formation and spirituality. We close discussing baptist political theology.  Bio from Troy University - “Dr. Humphrey, or...

In this interview with Uri Brito, we discuss his background and development as a pastor, theologian, and writer. We explore the topic of writing with satire, rhetorical effectiveness, and modeling the rhetoric of God. We close with a discussion on postmillennialism. Is satire redeemable? Why do Christians avoid certain modes of discourse? What if the way I communicate stops someone from hearing th...

In this interview with Dr. Doug Groothuis, we discuss his new book, “Fire in the Streets.” The book covers a variety of topics related to Critical Race Theory in America. We dive into reparations, evangelical sympathizers to CRT, and socialism. How should Christians respond to CRT? How did CRT and neo-Marxism take over the academy? Is CRT a conservative bogeyman?  Bio from Denver Seminary: “Dr. Do...

Ben is currently a PhD student in politics at The Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship at Hillsdale College. In this episode, we discuss three main topics. First, we discuss his background and his understanding of evangelicalism and politics. Second, we discuss the American founding and its Christian origins. We also discuss our current political climate and bureaucratic tyranny. Third, we d...

Dr. Samuel G. Parkison is Associate Director of Theological Studies and Director of the Abu Dhabi Extension Site at Gulf Theological Seminary in the United Arab Emirates, where he lives with his wife (Shannon) and their three sons (Jonah, Henry, and Lewis).  Before coming to GTS, Samuel was Assistant Professor of Christian Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Pastor of Teaching...

In this episode, I discuss the courageous action of George Washington when he crossed the Delaware on Christmas Day 1776. I use this historical example to explore various assumptions we make today regarding Christianity, statecraft, war, taxes, and violence.  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavis Support the show Sign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavis Follow Full Proof...

Graham is a PhD student at Union Theological College in Belfast. Before entering PhD studies, he was Associate Minister at East London Tabernacle Baptist Church, having studied at Oak Hill Theological College in London. Before that he worked for six years with UCCF . Graham and I discuss three of his articles in this interview. First, we cover an article he wrote in the Fall of 2020 which articula...