The Kingdom Way

Does our universal desire for transcendence point to the existence of God? In this video, I explore the Argument from Desire, which is a compelling case for God's existence made famous by C.S. Lewis and embraced by many thoughtful Christian thinkers. Lewis observed that just as hunger points to food and thirst to water, our longing for something beyond this world—a deep, persistent yearning fo...

In this thought-provoking video, we dive deep into one of the most powerful arguments for the existence of God: The Design Argument (also known as the Teleological Argument). Does the order, consistency, comprehensibility, and beauty of the universe point to an intelligent Designer? Whether you're a believer, skeptic, or just curious, this video breaks down the key concepts, scientific insight...

What does the Bible actually say about the final destiny and fate of the unsaved? Will the unquenchable flames of hell ultimately torture the lost, purify, or consume them? In this episode of The Kingdom Way, I have a fascinating discussion with Chris Date from Rethinking Hell. We talk through what the Old and New Testaments have to say about what awaits those who reject God. What we see is a cons...

What is God's gender? Is God male and therefore masculine? What about the role of Mary, the often called 'Mother of God'? Dr. Peeler helpfully explains how Jesus, the one who is truly God and truly man, is unique in having God as father and Mary as mother. Listen in as Dr. Amy Peeler and I discuss God's fatherhood, the prominent role of the Virgin Mary, and what implications this has for women and...

In this episode of The Kingdom Way, Michael Jahosky and I dive deep into the timeless world of The Lord of the Rings and uncover the hidden Christian themes and biblical motifs woven throughout J.R.R. Tolkien's epic saga. We discuss the subtle yet powerful Christian influences in The Lord of the Rings with examples like King Jesus and Aragorn, Thorin and Israel, and much more. Whether you’re a...

In this episode, we explore how the Way of Jesus and good news of the Kingdom of God are profoundly political in nature. If this is true, this has significant implications for how followers of Jesus approach voting, discuss partisan politics, and how Christians engage with secular political discussions. If you'd like to support this podcast and help spread the life-giving message of King Jesus...

Welcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this week's episode, I talk with Branson Parler about the theology of the body in the Christian worldview. We talk about what the good news of Jesus has to say about marriage, sex, gender, and our embodied exis...

Book #1: The True Story of the Whole World: Finding Your Place in the Biblical Drama Book #2: The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ Book #3: Cultural Apologetics: Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, and Imagination in a Disenchanted World Book #4: God Has a Name Book #5: Gospel Allegiance: What Faith in Jesus Misses for Salvation in Christ Book #6: The Mosaic of...

Welcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this week's episode, I talk with Matt Lynch about the violent episodes we see in the Old Testament in stories like the great flood and the conquests Israel engages in. Matt offers some helpful insight on ho...

Welcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this week's episode, I talk with Madison Pierce about the triune God we see in the biblical narrative. Understanding God as one being who eternally exists as three persons, Father, Son, and Spirit, is centr...

Welcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this week's episode, I talk with Caleb and Matt Friedeman about the doctrine of good works and the importance of having an allegiance to King Jesus that shows itself in obedience. Check out Caleb and Matt&#...

Welcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this week's episode, I continue my discussion with Matt Halsted about eschatology, the study of the end times. We explore end-times topics like rapture theology, the tribulation, and the millennial reign &a...

Welcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this week's episode, I chat with Matt Halsted about eschatology, the study of the end times. We dive deep into fascinating topics like the mark of the beast, prophecy, the Antichrist, the letter of Revelati...

Welcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this episode, I have an insightful conversation with Steve Porter about virtue and spiritual formation for followers of Jesus. Steve helps us understand our role and God's activity as we grow into flourishing a...

Welcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this episode, I talk with Eric Hernandez about the human soul — what the soul is, why think souls exist at all, and why we this topic is important as we follow in the steps of Jesus. Check out more content from...

Welcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this episode, I chat with Ed Rybarczyk about the nature, role, and purpose of beauty for Christians. Ed makes a compelling case that it is time to use beauty and aesthetics for the mission of Christ and in our...

Welcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this episode, I talk with Ryan Mullins about God and the nature of time. Ryan helps us understand different views of time, if God is timeless or in time, and why this is important to contemplate as followers of...

Welcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this episode, I talk with Don Barkley about relational evangelism and apologetics. Don shares the centrality of relationships as we share the good news of Jesus and the value of loving others as ambassadors of...

Welcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this episode, I chat with Nick Quient about the doctrine and importance of sanctification in the life of the Christian. Nick shares his understanding of what it means to be liberated from the power of sin and i...

Welcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this episode, I unpack what is known as The Lord's Prayer, found in Jesus's Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6:9-13, and in the Gospel of Luke, 11:1-4. Prayer is one of the spiritual disciplines taught by Jesus t...

Welcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this episode, I talk with Matthew Bates about the purpose of the good news of King Jesus. Bates shares how the gospel's vision is for a full recovery of humanity and creation and what allegiance to the King...

Welcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this episode, I talk with Greg Ganssle about how the story of Christianity makes the most sense of and offers fulfillment for our deepest held aspirations and desires. Christianity has the resources to ground o...

Welcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this episode, I talk with Josh McNall about how we can avoid the crippling doubt and naïve dogmatism that plague to much of our culture. Instead, Josh suggests a posture of humility and a faith-filled imaginati...

Welcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this episode, Steve Gregg helps unpack the gospel of the Kingdom of God and King Jesus. The good news that there is another King, Jesus the Christ, and that he has inaugurated the Kingdom of God through his lif...