The Daily Theologian

In this episode, Tim Berg and I sit down once again to tackle a foundational question: What actually makes someone a Baptist? We walk through the common misconceptions—especially the popular BAPTIST acronym—and examine where those categories fall short as true defining markers. Rather than settling for surface-level distinctives, we explore a historically rooted understanding of Baptist identity g...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Leighton Flowers to discuss Calvinism, Provisionism, and the long-standing theological questions surrounding divine sovereignty and human responsibility. Dr. Flowers shares his personal journey from being a committed Calvinist to becoming one of the leading voices defending a non-Calvinistic soteriology. We explore the core claims of Calvinism, Arminianism, and...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tim Stratton to discuss Molinism, libertarian free will, and why the debate over determinism is far more than a theological technicality. Dr. Stratton shares his journey from being a convinced Calvinist to becoming a Molinist, explaining the key turning points that forced him to rethink exhaustive divine determinism. We explore the philosophical foundations beh...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michael Svigel, Chair and Professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, to discuss a biblical defense of premillennial theology. Drawing from his extensive work in patristics and church history, Dr. Svigel explains how early Christian interpretation sheds light on Revelation 20 and the millennium. We walk carefully through the key interpretiv...

In this episode, I talk with filmmaker Michael Ray Lewis, director of the apologetics documentary Universe Designed. Michael shares his powerful testimony of coming from atheism to faith in Christ, and how the very evidence that convinced him of God’s existence became the backbone of his film. We also discuss the greatest resistances people often have to Christianity as well as the most compelling...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. David Allen to explore the Book of Hebrews. Having written his dissertation defending Luke as the author, Dr. Allen brings unique insight into this profound New Testament letter. We tackle key questions such as, How can we be confident Hebrews belongs in the canon? Who was the original audience? What interpretive approach best unlocks the book’s meaning? We als...

In this episode, we talk with Andy Koons, a former militant atheist who never expected his life to be changed by a conversation with artificial intelligence. Andy shares how interactions with ChatGPT challenged his assumptions, confronted his doubts, and introduced him to the overwhelming evidence for Christianity. As he walks us through his journey from disbelief to faith, Andy opens up about the...

In this episode, we dive into the Protestant Reformation and explore how it sparked the formation of major Christian denominations still shaping faith today. We trace the origins and growth of Evangelicalism, Liberalism, and Fundamentalism, unpacking the key ideas that define each movement. Along the way, we introduce the concept of theological triage—a way to prioritize which doctrines are essent...

In this episode, we challenge one of the foundational assumptions of New Testament scholarship: Which Gospel was truly written first? While mainstream academics often point to Mark, our guest makes a compelling, evidence-based case for Matthew as the original Gospel. We Dive into the complexities of the Synoptic problem and discover why the sequence of the Gospels holds real significance—even for...

In this episode, we explore why church history is vital for Christians today and how understanding our past strengthens our faith. We unpack the original meaning of the term “catholic,” discuss the value of reading the early church fathers, and examine the significance of the early councils and creeds. We also trace the historical development of Roman Catholicism and consider the various ways chur...

In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with David Pallmann to tackle the big questions of epistemology—the study of knowledge. We explore what it means to hold a justified true belief, why definitions matter in theological and philosophical debates, and how to think critically in a world overflowing with information and conspiracy theories. Whether you're navigating social media claims,...