Pondering Theologian

In this episode I talk about the idea of being sidetracked in the world. Christians are not meant to be the "ruling" faith system. Jesus would not talk about the world not being our home or that we would be divided against others from them, if it was the case. We explore this idea a little more in depth in the episode. References: Hosea 11:1-11, Psalm 49:1-12, Luke 13:13-21 If you want t...

In this episode I talk about using different translations of the bible. The way to understand scriptures better, often is to get a different perspective. It is not a way to challenge you as much as to better explore the depth and breadth of scriptures meanings. Quote mentioned: "A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone," - Sundar Pichai. ...

This episode originally released in February of 2023. America has an idolatry issue. Many believe this, they point towards celebs and name brand cloths, amongst other things. I believe more and more every year, that guns are one of American Christians #1 idol's. Scriptural references:  Matthew 22:35-40, Mark 12:28-31, Luke 10:25-28, Leviticus 19:18, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Genesis 1:26-27, Colossia...

In this episode we reflect on the lesson of Hope that two widows show in the bible, (there are more, I just chose two). Hope is an important and powerful thing, necessary for life. We explore that in this episode. Scriptures: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44 Reach out! Ponderingtheologian@gmail.com

In this episode I share some thoughts that I had while writing a sermon series on Job. Mostly, i focus on integrity. I believe Christian integrity is important, and lacking in some areas of western Christianity. What do you think? Scriptural references: Job 2:1-10, Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12, Mark 10:13-16 Reach out! ponderingtheologian@gmail.com

In this episode I reflect on Jesus words in Mark 15:34, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" These are deeply emotional and powerful words. Join me for this short reflection on some of the implications of this cry of the Christ. Reach out! Email: ponderingtheologian@gmail.com

As we are in Holy Week, here in 2025, I reflect on Maundy thursday for a little bit. I ask you to consider what the service of Christ looks like in your lives. Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Reach out! Email: ponderingtheologian@gmail.com

In the current time of recording, empathy is something that has become villified. It has become a "woke", "snowflake" thing in the way some refer to it. What is a more Christian understanding to what this thing is? I give my pastoral thoughts on that and share what I think about empathy from a Christian standpoint. -Nathaniel Reach out! email: ponderingtheologian@gmail.com

Well, here we are again. It has been a while since I have posted anything, here is to new beginnings, I look forward to more new episodes with you all! Let me know what you might like to hear now that I am back to working on the podcast. remember, God loves you and nothing can ever change that. -Nathaniel

In this episode we explore Solomon's choice for wisdom, bad questions, and the fear of the Lord. Whole lot of things in 20 minutes, come listen and let us know what you think about the episode. Scriptures: 1 Kings 3:3-14,  Psalms 111, Ephesians 5:15-20, John 6:51-58 Email: ponderingtheologian@gmail.com Instagram: @ponderingtheologianpodcast Leave me a voice message:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a...

Sometimes we struggle to see God in other places, especially when we see only one aspect of them. We therefor, seek to be fed by something other than that which God offers for us in our own times and place. We explore this in this episode. Scriptures: Exodus 16:2-4 & 9-15, Psalm 78:23-29, Ephesians 4:1-16, John 6:24-35 Email: ponderingtheologian@gmail.com Instagram: @ponderingtheologianpodcast...

Do you ever have a craving for something? Sometimes we hunger for something that can only be satisfied by something specific. In this episode, we explore this idea, and what it looks like in our faith. Scriptures: 2 Kings 4:42-44, Psalm 145:10-18, Ephesians 3:15-21, John 6:1-21 Email: ponderingtheologian@gmail.com Instagram: @ponderingtheologianpodcast Leave me a voice message:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h...

Sometimes, we think we are someone or something we are not. I ask the question in this episode; who do you think you are? Scriptures: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a, Psalm 89:20-37, Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-34 & 53-56, Job 37 & 38, Matthew 22:37, Deuteronomy 6:5 Email: ponderingtheologian@gmail.com Instagram: @ponderingtheologianpodcast Leave me a voice message:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/po...

In this episode I ponder the question, why? I believe it is a profound question that we often overlook, and perhaps, all to often discourage. Email: ponderingtheologian@gmail.com Instagram: @ponderingtheologianpodcast Leave me a voice message:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/pondering-theologian-podcast/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, if you find value in anything I have covered, consider sharing...

In this episode we will explore intentional discipleship, what do I mean by that, amongst other ideas related to this in our current time. Scriptures: Amos 7:7-15, Psalm 85:8-13, Ephesians 1:3-14, Mark 6:14-29 Email: ponderingtheologian@gmail.com Instagram: @ponderingtheologianpodcast Leave me a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/pondering-theologian-podcast/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A...

Trials and hardships, are things we like to lift up and celebrate that WE have overcome. Do we remember to praise G-d in those moments? Scriptures: Lamentations 3:22-33, Psalm 30, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43 Email: ponderingtheologian@gmail.com Instagram: @ponderingtheologianpodcast Leave me a voice message:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/pondering-theologian-podcast/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Do we always remember God is there with us? We'll explore that in this episode. Scriptures: 1 Samuel 17:1-11, 19-23, 32-49, Psalm 9:9-20, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Mark 4: 35-41 Email: ponderingtheologian@gmail.com Instagram: @ponderingtheologianpodcast Leave me a voice message:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/pondering-theologian-podcast/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, if you find value in anything...

In this episode we explore some of the context of our main scriptures, and ask about the metaphors of faith, outlined in these scriptures. Scriptures: Ezekiel 17:22-24, Psalm 92, 2 Corinthians 5:6-17, Mark 4:26-34 Email: ponderingtheologian@gmail.com Instagram: @ponderingtheologianpodcast Leave me a voice message:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/pondering-theologian-podcast/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Al...

In this episode, I ponder if we get in our own ways at times. I ask, what things do we need to cast off? Scriptures: Psalm 130, 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1, Genesis 3:8-15, Mark 3:20-35 Email: ponderingtheologian@gmail.com Instagram: @ponderingtheologianpodcast Leave me a voice message:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/pondering-theologian-podcast/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, if you find value in anything...

This episode is looking at the hymns, or the songs of worship we hold near and dear to our hearts. I will be speaking a little about my favorite, "He Lives!" also titled, "I serve a Risen Savior" Hymn being sung. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF6aBDS3drA The 23 Scriptures in the Hymn, "He Lives!" Matthew 7:6-7   (hymns) Matthew 7:13-14   (hymns) Matthew 28:6-7   (hy...

In this episode we'll look at the Triune God briefly, before we ask, how one can have a discipleship walk and not seek to Grow in faith. Scriptures: John 3:1-17, Isaiah 6:1-8, Roman's 8:12-17, Psalm 29 Email: ponderingtheologian@gmail.com Instagram: @ponderingtheologianpodcast Leave me a voice message:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/pondering-theologian-podcast/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, if...

Pentecost is one of the important holidays of the Christian calendar. Yet, I don't know that it gets the hype it deserves. Likewise, I wonder if the church is missing some of the life energy that the Spirit brings. Scriptures: Acts 2:1-21 ,John 15:26-16-15, Romans 8:22-27, Ezekiel 37:1-14 Email: ponderingtheologian@gmail.com Instagram: @ponderingtheologianpodcast Leave me a voice message:  ⁠⁠⁠...

What is truth? Where does it come from? I explore this in part, through the scriptures of this episode. Scriptural references:   Acts 1:15-17, 21-26, Psalm 1, 1 John 5:9-13, John 17:6-19, John 1:1-4 Come listen and let me know what you think. You can reach out using one of the contacts below. email: ponderingtheologian@gmail.com Instagram: @ponderingtheologianpodcast Twitter: @ponderingtheo Websit...

Division is a seemingly accepted part of society at this point. Is it meant to be so, within the Church as well? For some, it is built in as we disparage denominations and non-denomination churches alike. Let alone, talk about politics. Join me as I explore what Ephesians has to highlight about this topic. Scriptures: Ephesians 2:11-22, James 2:1-10, Luke 15:25-32, Matthew 22:37, Deuteronomy 6:5 E...

In this episode we explore Jesus interaction with the disciples, after Easter. They are locked away, he appears and greats them. What can we take away from this? Listen and find out! Scriptures: Acts 3:12-19, Psalm 4, 1 John 3:1-7, Luke 24:36-48 Email: ponderingtheologian@gmail.com Instagram: @ponderingtheologianpodcast Leave me a voice message:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/pondering-theologian-pod...