The Doxology Podcast

In some ways the archheretic himself, this early heretic spurred the church on to formalize the canon of Scripture. What can Marcion and Marcionism teach us about the function heresy often pays in history? Tune in to the final heretics of history episode to find out!   Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypodcast   Do...

The OG heresy is the perfect way to wrap up a month full of nothin but heresy. The guys explore the complex and often confusing world of gnostic thought on today’s episode as they unpack this heresy which plagued the church from its earliest days.   Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypodcast   Do you want to receive...

Joseph Smith, Jr. is famous for being the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Jens introduces us to the life and times of this famous American whose followers number in the millions nearly two centuries later.   To learn more about Logos, check out: www.logos.com/doxologypodcast   Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodca...

The LDS Church, popularly known as Mormons, has over 16 million members and a cultural reputation for being nice and for knocking on doors to spread the gospel. What exactly is this church, what do they believe, and does it hold up to mainstream, orthodox Christian teaching? The guys explore this unique group on the latest installment of Nothing but Heresy Month.   To learn more about Logos, check...

The “big daddy” of the “big daddy” Christological heresy himself, Nestorius put forward a theology of Christ that sparked a church-wide controversy and two councils to condemn him and clarify what the Scriptures teach us about Christ. Tune in for the story of the man behind the heresy.   To learn more about Logos, check out: www.logos.com/doxologypodcast   Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Ema...

Christology (Christ-ology) is what we confess to be true about Jesus. What does it mean that he is human and divine? How does Jesus save us? These questions and so many more can be answered by Christological theology. What happens when we get our Christology wrong, though? The guys explore major Christological heresies to highlight the dangers of getting our theology about Jesus wrong.   To learn...

Known as the godfather of the prosperity gospel, Oral Roberts was a well-known minister, pioneer of televangelism, and founder of a university. A proponent of “seed faith,” Roberts reached millions with his brand of prosperity-focused Christianity. Find out more about this first “Heretic” of the month on today’s episode!   To learn more about Logos, check out: www.logos.com/doxologypodcast   Do yo...

"Heretics and Heresy" is now underway!   The Word of Faith movement and the prosperity gospel are commonplace in American Christianity, especially if you turn on the TV. What exactly is the theology behind this movement, and why is it dangerous? The guys give an overview and talk about some of their biggest concerns with the movement to kick off our month of heretics and heresies.   To learn more...

It is often difficult to condense a person's life into a few brief moments, especially someone so gargantuan in the world of theology. Many know the name Karl Barth, far fewer know the man. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more about this Swiss theologian.   To learn more about Logos, check out: www.logos.com/doxologypodcast   Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gma...

The guys take some time to explain what the Lord's Supper is and why it is important in the life of the believer. Tune in to part two of this mini series on the Sacraments.    To learn more about Logos, check out: www.logos.com/doxologypodcast   Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypodcast   Do you want to receive our...

On this week's Christians of History, Jens takes us through the life of St. Jerome. He is well-known for his Latin translation of the Bible (the Vulgate). Tune in to learn even more about this early Bible translator.   To learn more about Logos, check out: www.logos.com/doxologypodcast Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxo...

The guys did an episode on the Sacraments when they started the podcast. Now they take a deep dive into each of the Holy Sacraments, starting this week with Baptism. Lukas and Jens have some disagreements when it comes to who can receive baptism, but much of this conversation is focused on what they have in common. Tune in as they unpack this important aspect of the Christian life, exploring what...

John Golden-Mouth is renowned as one of the most significant and influential of the Church Fathers. This reluctant priest and patriarch was also one of the Church’s greatest preachers. Tune in for an introduction to an uncompromising preacher who stood up to royal power for the sake of faithfulness.   To learn more about Logos, check out: www.logos.com/doxologypodcast   Do you want to follow us? F...

The guys sit down to explore an idea that has captured their imaginations and vision for the podcast and the Church’s task of study and teaching more broadly. What does it mean to retrieve from the great tradition of Christian worship? How does this retrieval benefit us today?   To learn more about Logos, check out: www.logos.com/doxologypodcast Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxolog...

On this week's Christians of History episode, Jens does what he can to share the life of a monumental figure in Church history. Often viewed as cold and detached, John Calvin's true disposition was one of love and tenderness. He cared for the people in his life, whether it was his wife or the people in his congregations. Tune in this week to learn more about the French Reformer.    To learn more a...

It is no secret that the church is made up of redeemed sinners. The problem is, this side of glory, sin remains ever-present. So what issues continue to plague the Bride of Christ? What blindspots persist? On this episode, the guys discuss a handful of the most pervasive problems facing the American church today.   The article mentioned in the episode: https://www.brettmccracken.com/blog/blog/2016...

Everyone knows the name of St. Augustine, and many know he spent his youth in rebellion and rejection of the Christian faith. A name many might not know is St. Monica, his mother, and a strong woman of faith who spent Augustine’s entire life in fierce prayer and spiritual wrestling for his soul. Tune in to hear more about the life of a model mother, both in spiritual and earthly senses.   To learn...

Life gets busy. Things happen. Jens and Lukas were unable to record this week. Luckily they have this little gem that was recorded on Sunday, February 16th. For those following along, we had not even launched this podcast at that point. This episode on holiness was intended to be the first episode in a mini series on sanctification. We do not remember why we shelved the series, but this episode is...

"This goose is cooked!" Where does this phrase come from? It is attributed to the story of Jan Hus (Hus is Czech for goose). Jan Hus was a fascinating figure who was in many ways a forerunner to the Reformers we are familiar with. Living over a century before the Reformation began, Hus worked for reform in the Czech Church to push back against abuses of power and neglect of doctrine. Ultimately, h...

In the early 20th century, a group of pastors, professors, and theologians contributed about 90 essays to a project known as The Fundamentals. These essays were mailed out all over the country in order to combat modernist theology and defend traditional expressions of Christian doctrine. The guys take a look at the context and history of this project, and then discuss modern fundamentalism and the...

Nicholas Ridley was an English bishop, reformer, and martyr who had a passion for renewal in his church. While he served as a bishop in the Church of England he worked closely with the famous Thomas Cranmer, as well as made a reputation for himself as a committed reformer in his own dioceses. Ridley ultimately died a martyr for his commitment to the Reformation, and he has left us a rich narrative...

The guys both spend a lot of time on social media. Regardless of whether this is a good habit (it's not), it has revealed the sad frequency with which Christians treat each other with hostility and anger instead of the love Jesus calls us to. This episode is a conversation exploring the idea of Christian love and the role it has in our discourse with those we disagree with.   To learn more about L...

Martin Luther’s 95 Theses served as the proverbial “shot heard round the world” for the Protestant Reformation. A complicated man with a long life and career, Luther inadvertently launched the biggest shakeup in the Western church when he tried to address errors and theological problems he perceived in the Roman Church. Tune in for an introduction to his life.   To learn more about Logos, check ou...

The guys discuss the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. More specifically, they explore some of the Marian Dogmas - the doctrines the Roman Catholic Church teaches about Mary - and explore some questions they have as non-Roman Catholics.   To learn more about Logos, check out: www.logos.com/doxologypodcast   Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxo...

Most people are familiar with the various atrocities committed by early European settlers in the New World against the indigenous peoples living there. Often these sad events were perpetrated by, or at least allowed by, Christians and people representing the church. Bartolomé de Las Casas represents a refreshing departure from this historical trend. De Las Casas was a friar who spent his life figh...