The Doxology Podcast

In medieval Christianity, devotion to the Virgin Mary played an important role in the spiritual life of Christians. What changes were made during the Reformation in England, and why were they made? Lukas is running solo for this episode and he shares findings from a paper he wrote on this topic.   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypodcast

St. Ignatius was bishop of Antioch and was martyred in the beginning of the second century. Today seven letters of his survive, which give valuable insight into his life and martyrdom as well as the church at this very early stage in history. Tune in to learn more about this early Christian of History.   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypod...

A few weeks ago the guys sat down to record an episode on the topic of Limited Atonement. The audio turned out to be unusable, and that recording is lost forever to history. However, they still wanted to release the episode, so they re-recorded it and spruced it up. What is the doctrine of Limited Atonement? Is it biblical? Who did Christ die for? Who's sins are taken away? Tune in to learn more a...

On today's installment of Christians of History, Jens shares a bit about the life and times of Irenaeus of Lyon. One of the earliest Christian voices we have, Irenaeus was the Bishop of Lyon, in modern day France, and wrote extensively against heresy plaguing the church in the face of persecution. He was a disciple of Polycarp, who was a direct disciple of the Apostle John. This fascinating piece...

Every year we celebrate Christ's death and resurrection, but what took place between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday? What is the significance of Holy Saturday? The doctrine of Christ's descent to the dead has experienced a renewed interest in recent years. Is it biblical? Should we confess it? Why is the line in the Apostle's Creed? We discuss these questions, and more, on this special episod...

Continuing our dive into early Christians of History, Lukas shares what we know about the great Mary Magdalene. We may know little outside of Scripture, but the Bible reveals quite a bit to us. Tune in to learn about the one who first encountered the resurrected Christ.   Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypodcast

PLEASE STANDBY! There were some technical difficulties this week that were not caught until it was too late. We did not want to leave you hanging, so we are re-releasing an old episode from our back catalog. How many of you have actually listened to this one? It was episode 11 on Christian Unity Amongst Diversity. This is the first time Lukas and Jens discussed the topic on air. This is a topic th...

The guys are going to start exploring early Christians from Church history over the next few weeks. Inspired by a recent episode on who wrote Hebrews, Jens explores the life of Apollos, the first century Christian who worked closely with Paul. We do not know much outside of Scripture, but this man's influence cannot be ignored.   Contact us: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodca...

Whether you are well-read or have never read a book outside of high school English class, we hope this episode is beneficial to you. We are truly blessed with unparalleled access to books, both modern and ancient. So where does one begin? How do you choose a book or an author? Where should you buy books? What are some good curated series to check out? How does one strike a balance between old book...

Monarchies... it is rare to find one that isn't steeped in drama and intrigue. On this episode Lukas shares a bit about the Nine Days Queen, Lady Jane Grey. Sadly, this young woman's life was brought to an end far too soon. Tune in to learn more.    Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypodcast

The guys recently had a friendly debate over the authorship of the letter to the Hebrews. They decided to take the conversation "live" and discuss what they find to be the most compelling case for who wrote the letter. Tune in to learn some of the popular traditions, along with some more modern propositions. In the end, they each share who they think wrote this magnificent letter. Which do you fin...

Do you like learning about obscure people from history? Then look no further. Today's Christian of History is so obscure that the guys couldn't even find a photo to share. Who was this mystery man? Hercules Collins. He was an early Particular Baptist committed to being faithful to his convictions regarding faith and worship, even to the point of persecution. Tune in to hear Jens share about the li...

There are virtually endless choices when it comes to choosing which Bible translation to read in English. Today the guys talk about some of the translations they have used and what they like and look for in a translation. Whether you’re looking for a new Bible translation or have no idea where to begin, tune in to hear some thoughts from the perspective of Bible readers and users!   Find us on: Em...

Lukas continues exploring the Anglican tradition by taking a look at the life and times of Lancelot Andrewes. This man is credited for knowing 15 languages, a testament to his education and upbringing. Tune in to learn more about this fascinating figure from Church history.    Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypodca...

To celebrate one year as a podcast the guys hopped on Instagram Live to interact with some of our listeners. This is the (majority of the) audio from that session. The discuss their most and least favorite episodes, their moments of growth, and hopes for the future. Enjoy the banter.   Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxo...

What do we do when that bleak diagnosis comes? What do we make of that tragic news story? This is perhaps one of our most relatable episodes. Whether we are the sufferer, or someone we know, pain and sickness is always near. So, as Christians, how do we die well? How do we live this life in light of sin and its far reaching effects? Tune in to this episode as the guys discuss this always relevant...

Continuing to dive into the Baptist tradition, Jens shares the somewhat obscure life and times of Thomas Helwys, one of the earliest Baptist leaders whose influence may not be well known, but is surprisingly significant.   Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypodcast Do you want to receive our weekly newsletter to rema...

“Confession” is a term that may mean different things to different people. What does confession look like in relation to the Christian faith? What commands and examples has God given us about confession? The guys take a look at Scripture and share some thoughts about this oft-overlooked theme and practice.   Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologyp...

Today we continue exploring the people from our given theological traditions. As an Anglican, Lukas takes some time to give an overview of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer. We thought this was fitting, given our recent episode on the BCP. Tune in to learn all about the man behind the Book of Common Prayer and the 39 Articles.   Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitte...

This is our 100th episode! What better way to celebrate than by giving away some books? Giveaway details can be found within the episode and on social media.   What books are we giving away? "Baptists and the Christian Tradition: Toward an Evangelical Baptist Catholicity"   "Anglicanism: A Reformed Catholic Tradition"   Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter...

On this episode Lukas gives an overview on how to use the Book of Common Prayer devotionally. Jens recently purchased a 2019 edition and was a bit overwhelmed with everything the BCP has to offer. So if you've ever wondered how to use the BCP, look no further than this helpful introduction.   Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram...

On this episode of Christians of History, Jens walks us through the life of Benjamin Keach, a Particular Baptist from seventeenth century London, a unique time and place to be a Baptist. Though he may not be a household name everywhere, Keach was an influential Baptist during a foundational time of the development of the Baptist tradition.   Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxologypod...

Back by popular demand, Christians of History returns with a bang! We dive into the lives of three important church fathers who have left a lasting imprint on the life and theology of the church. Basil, Gregory, and Gregory all played a major role in the development of Trinitarian theology, and we couldn’t think of a better way to (re-) kick off Christians of History than with these three titans!...

On this episode of Creeds & Confessions, the guys discuss the relationship between faith and works, as the Augsburg Confession takes a moment to speak about obedience in the Christian life.   Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypodcast Do you want to receive our weekly newsletter to remain up to date on the latest Dox...

We have finally come to the end of this journey through the story of the prophet Jonah. Jonah and God have a heart to heart, and the reader is confronted with not only Jonah’s hard-heartedness, but their own as well. While the great fish may be more memorable, the guys explore all the meat that makes up this final leg of the story.   Do you want to follow us? Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gma...