Good Theological Thursday

Send us Fan Mail W3: We discuss recent trends in the western world regarding euthanasia and what it ways about our culture.  Main Topic: Does the Bible teach us to give a 10% tithe to the church? To what extent do Old Testament laws about giving apt to us today? What does the New Testament teach? We discuss these questions and more.

Send us Fan Mail W3: James discusses a recent book that he has been reading on the current state of the Old Testament.  Main Topic: Drey and James discusses John Mark Comer’s recent comments on Penal Substitutionary Atonement. Does he have a point? Where does he go wrong? We discuss these things and more.

Send us Fan Mail James reflects on the horrible events of the past week, including the assassination of Charle Kirk. How should Christians respond to such evil? Is there hope? What can we learn from how Charlie Kirk used his platform?

Send us Fan Mail W3: We discuss the recent social media happenings between Forrest Frank and other Christian artists. Main Topic: Has the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah been misunderstood? Was it just about homosexuality? How is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah used throughout Scripture? We discuss these questions and more!

Send us Fan Mail W3: We discuss a recent book that James has been reading (Pauline theology as Way of Life, Jipp) Main Topic: Does the Bible portray David and Jonathan as having a homosexual relationship? What verses are used to argue this point? James and Drey discuss and refute these arguments.

Send us Fan Mail W3: We reflect on the recent Israel-Iran conflict. Main Topic: We discuss NT Wright’s suggestion that abortion is sometimes justified. We also discuss Brandon Lake’s recent comments on appealing to “Bubba” in worship.

Send us Fan Mail W3: We reflect on the recent TX floods. Main Topic: Can you be a Christian and believe that Jesus did not rise bodily? Are these people “muddled Christians” as NT Wright suggests? We debate and discuss.

Send us Fan Mail W3: James and Drey discuss the claim that Jonah actually died in the belly of the fish. Main Topic: Is a high view of Scripture dangerous? Does it lead us to worship the Bible instead of the God of the Bible? What should our goal be in studying Scripture? James and Drey discuss these questions and more.

Send us Fan Mail Does Isaiah 45:7 teach the God created evil? James and Drey assess the claims of a “Tik Tok theologian” regarding this verse and discuss what this verse really means.

Send us Fan Mail W3: James and Drey discuss the selection of the new pope and its cultural impact. Main Topic: Has Jesus always for eternity been subordinate to the Father? Would this make him “less than” the Father? James and Drey discuss the roles of the persons of the Trinity and how it affects our understanding of God.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode as we dive into the concept of Ordo Amoris, the "order of love." We explore its theological roots, defining what it means to rightly order our loves toward God, others, and the world around us. Join us  as we share their insights on how this ancient principle shapes our faith and cultural engagement, offering practical examples of living out Ordo Amoris i...

Send us Fan Mail W3: Our episode begins with a short discussion about the life and influence of Dallas Willard. Main Topic: In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the fascinating world of biblical anthropology, exploring what Scripture reveals about the nature of humanity. Join us as we unpack the concepts of dichotomy, trichotomy, and wholeism, examining how these perspectives shape our...

Send us Fan Mail W3: James and Drey discuss a book that James has been reading on the relationship between the church and Israel. Main Topic: Why is it important that Jesus rose bodily and that he retains his physical body? How does Jesus’ resurrection speak to our resurrection? What does it say about his present ministry? We discuss these questions and more!

Send us Fan Mail W3: James and Drey discuss unresolved issues they have regarding scripture. Main Topic: In this episode, we explore the profound depths of Kenotic Theology, a Christian perspective on divine self-emptying. Discover how the concept of Jesus 'emptying himself' in the Incarnation reveals a God who embraces human limitation and suffering out of love. We’ll unpack its biblica...

Send us Fan Mail Join James and Drey as they tackle ethical issues, such as capital punishment and IVF, through the lens of theology and scripture.

Send us Fan Mail W3: We discuss some of the latest books that we have been reading. Main Topic: Are there times where God breaks His own law? Is God bound by His law? We discuss these questions and more.

Send us Fan Mail W3: James and Drey share a couple of their cringiest youth ministry stories. Main Topic: How might Christians violate the second commandment today? What was the point of the second commandment? Do pictures of Jesus violate the second commandment? We discuss these 

Send us Fan Mail We discuss whether Christians should celebrate the Jewish festivals prescribed in the Old Testament. Is something that we are required to do? Is this something that would be useful for us to do?

Send us Fan Mail W3: James and Drey discuss Wes Huff’s recent appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast. Main Topic: We give our thoughts on the tv series “The Chosen”. Is “The Chosen” a good interpretation of the Gospels? How should believers interact with this series? We discuss these questions and more.

Send us Fan Mail W3: We discuss our favorite Christmas movies and whether “Krampus” is counter to the message of Christmas. Main Topic: Does God want us to prosper? What does “prosperity” look like for the Christian? Why is the Prosperity Gospel attractive? We discuss these questions and more.

Send us Fan Mail W3: We discuss what we are looking forward at the upcoming annual ETS meeting. Main Topic: Is it okay for churches to hire those outside of the church to fulfill ministry needs and roles? What limits should there be on contract work within the church? We discuss these questions and more.

Send us Fan Mail W3: We discuss the election and our responsibility to pray for governmental leaders. Main Topic: Todays topic is the age old question "is it wrong to do good for bad reasons?"

Send us Fan Mail Should Christians celebrate Halloween? How should Christians vote in the election? How do these two issues relate in engaging the culture? We discuss these questions and more.

Send us Fan Mail W3: James and Drey discuss recent tv shows they have been watching. Main Topic: Is Bible enough to handle all mental health issues? Is there room for secular psychology in Biblical counseling? We discuss these questions and more.dis

Send us Fan Mail W3: James discusses what it is like being on church staff vs being a church member. Main Topic: Why do Christians worship on Sunday? How do we define Sabbath? Should Christians practice Sabbath? We discuss these questions and more.