The Doxology Podcast

The guys are starting the new year with some fresh content! Today, inspired by recent conversations, Jens and Lukas explore the "semis" of theology and Christian life. What do we make of terms like semi-Arianism or semi-Pelagianism? What about the term they (likely) coined, semi-Donatism? Tune in to hear their take.   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram...

Today's bonus/best of episode was our most downloaded episode of 2021. The topic was Christ's Descent to the Dead. Tune in to hear our conversation about Holy Saturday.   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypodcast

Last week we shared Lukas's favorite episode from 2021. This week we highlight Jens's choice. Today you will hear the conversation that the guys had with Dr. Gavin Ortlund. Here, they discuss Gavin's book on Anselm, exploring Anselm's pursuit of joy.   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypodcast

This week and next we will be throwing it back one more time in 2021. This time around we will each pick our favorite episode of 2021. Thank you for making this an incredible year. Enjoy our conversation about "will (blank) be in heaven?"   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypodcast

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting this week we are taking a break from Friday episodes. Learn more in this episode's introduction.   On this episode the guys attempt to tackle the topic of divine providence. What does this mean? What about the problem of evil in the world? Do we have any agency? Perhaps it was God's providence that led you to this episode. If so, enjoy. / /  Find us on: Email: doxolo...

Class is back in session. All too often we get caught up in discussing the six days of creation, evolution, and related issues when talking about the beginning of all things. This causes us to lose sight of some really important doctrines. Today's session will cover those very doctrines.   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypodcast

Today the guys spend some time discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly of technology. This is not simply a conversation about computers and smart phones. This is an evaluation of the cult of speed and acceleration that technology has engendered. Remember: the invention of the ship is the invention of the shipwreck.   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagr...

Welcome back to another installment of Theology 101. Class is now in session. You will recall from our last session together in September that we discussed revelation, both general and special. Today's topic naturally follows that discussion. What is the Bible exactly? What do we mean when we say the Bible is God's word? What does the Bible say about itself? What about the manuscripts? We explore...

The guys continue their exploration of different Bible passages by discussing the longest chapter in our English Bibles. What does this epic acrostic poem communicate about God? What can we learn from it? Join them as they meditate on the Psalm dedicated to meditating on God's word.   Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast

We are back with another throwback episode (we promise things will go back to normal soon). This episode was recorded live and in-person in July of 2020. Jens and Lukas were in Rhode Island and thought it was appropriate to explore the life of Roger Williams, for obvious reasons.   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast

On this episode the guys explore the final chapter of John's Gospel. How does the Apostle choose to finish his narrative? He wraps up with a story about a rough night fishing, a sandy breakfast with a risen Christ, and the restoration of a wearied disciple. What can we learn from this story?    Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast

The guys are throwing it back to their very first Christians of History episode. St. Augustine looms large in church history, and for good reason. Don't miss this brief biographical sketch on his life.   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast

Today the guys have a conversation on psychedelics. Yes, you read that right. Inspired by a recent episode, Jens and Lukas share their thoughts on what they see as the true nature of psychedelic drugs.    Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast

On this episode, Jens spends some time talking about Kevin Vanhoozer's book "Hearers & Doers." He also briefly shares his recent longing for more tangible experiences as opposed to artificial, convenient ones.    Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast

The guys were unable to record a new episode this week, so they are re-releasing an old episode that few people have listened to. The topic of lament is ever-relevant. We would do well to rediscover the lost art of lament.   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast

The guys had some personal stuff come up this week, meaning they were unable to record a fresh Friday episode. Instead, they are re-releasing an early Christians of History episode that few people have listened to. Now that the audience has grown, they felt it was time for a redo for this wonderful Christian from Church history. Enjoy this episode on Saint Julian of Norwich.   Find us on: Email: d...

Inspired by a recent conversation about heretics and heaven, the guys explore the question, "Will (blank) be in heaven? Will we have jobs, pets, spouses? What about alcohol, tobacco, cars and tattoos? This is a fun episode with a lot of laughs. Don't miss it!   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast

Happy Reformation Day. We are back again with another reading of the 95 Theses. This time we have some new insights. It is never a bad idea to revisit this incredibly important document.   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast

This is probably one of those occasions where you don't want to be like Mike... On this episode Lukas shares the life and times of Michael Servetus. He was a Spanish theologian, physician, cartographer, and humanist. He was also a very significant heretic from church history. Tune in as we wrap up the spooky, heresy themed month.   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypod...

We've changed up the formula just a bit. Instead of ending with one more heresy from church history, the guys decided to revisit some of the major questions that arose this month. Will heretics be in heaven? Is Semi-Donatism a thing? Why should we even study heresy? Tune in... if you dare...   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast

Heretics of History continues today with an exploration into the life of a major proponent of Monothelitism. Sergius was the Patriarch of Constantinople and good friends with the Emperor. Beware... this episode gets really spooky (maybe).   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast

Heresy month continues today with an episode on Monothelitism, which teaches that Christ, though both God and man, has only one will. What are the implications of such a teaching? Is it true that he only has one will? How should we think about the idea of a will? Tune in, but beware... bad theology has a way of creeping up on you...   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxology...

On this Heretics of History episode, Lukas explores the life and times of Donatus Magnus. His name is where we get Donatism from. So what's the deal with this guy? Very little is known about him, but he is certainly worth exploring nonetheless.   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypodcast

Heresy Month continues with this episode on the heresy known as Donatism. What is it? Where does it originate? What are the implications of this heresy today? Tune in to learn more.   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypodcast

On the first "Heretics of History" episode of 2021, we take a deep dive into the life of Pelagius. So what's the deal with this guy? What did he teach? Why do some seem to consider him the arch-heretic? Tune in to learn all about Mr. Pelagius himself.   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypodcast