Christopher Nelson II & Nick Caldwell

The Soli Deo Gloria Podcast

Society EN ↓ 100 episodes

Many Christians in 21st century America struggle to align themselves with the totally sovereign God of the universe. This is compounded by a society that calls Biblical Christianity irrational. Yet, in the midst of this reality, God is consistently renewing the minds of His people, growing their understanding and working in their hearts for His glory and their good. How do we align ourselves with this reality? Join Chris Nelson II and Nick Caldwell as they read the Bible, draw objectively grounded conclusions, and emphasize a conduct-oriented perspective on faith... Soli Deo Gloria.

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Christopher Nelson II & Nick Caldwell

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Society

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Latest episode

Dec 26, 2025

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Episodes

25 || Slavery, Evangelism, & Testimonies || The Such is Life Podcast || 10.6.24 06.10.2024

On this episode, Nick and Chris briefly discuss the civil rights movement and Biblical slavery before diving into several evangelism experiences Nick had over the past week, the story of Jesus with the woman at the well in John 4, and their own summarized testimonies.

24 || Prophecy, The Word, & Prayer || The Such is Life Podcast || 9.29.24 29.09.2024

On this episode, Nick and Chris distinguish between the Old Covenant and New Covenant definitions and existence of prophecy, Satan's temptation of Jesus with Scripture, and the great injunction for Christians to pray consistently, discussing several passages of Scripture in doing so.

23 || Catholics, Reformers, & TULIP || The Such is Life Podcast || 9.22.24 22.09.2024

On this episode, Nick and Chris assess the basics differences between Catholicism and Protestanism before analyzing the Biblical justification for John Calvin's 5 points of TULIP, utilizing various sections of Scripture to do so.

22 || Love, Conduct, & Politics || The Such is Life Podcast || 9.15.24 15.09.2024

On this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the concepts of love with respect to God and others, righteous conduct in daily living, and engaging in societal political discussions and ventures, bouncing around various sections of Scripture to do so.

21 || Context, Translations, & Exegesis Ft. Andreas Vu (Pt. 2) || The Such is Life Podcast || 9.8.24 08.09.2024

On this episode, Chris and guest Andreas Vu finish their exegesis of the first eighteen verses of John 1, discussing hermaneutical methodology, the impact of various Biblical translations on the extraction of meaning, and how Christians can better understand the corpus of God's revelation to humanity. This is part two of the two part episode.

20 || Context, Translations, & Exegesis Ft. Andreas Vu (Pt. 1) || The Such is Life Podcast || 9.1.24 01.09.2024

On this episode, with Nick out for the weekend, Chris and guest Andreas Vu undertake a thorough exegesis of the first eighteen verses of John 1, discussing hermaneutical methodology, the impact of various Biblical translations on the extraction of meaning, and how Christians can better understand the corpus of God's revelation to humanity. This is part one of the two part episode.

19 || Science, Creation, & The Trinity || The Such is Life Podcast || 8.25.24 25.08.2024

On this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the contrast between science and Scripture, the theological and apologetic perspectives embedded in the creation account, and the concept of the Trinity, centering around Genesis 1.

18 || Authority, Marriage, & Rest || The Such is Life Podcast || 8.18.24 19.08.2024

On this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the general role of men and women in the church, further discuss the fundamental role of men and women in marriage, and how disciples of Jesus Christ can truly enter the rest of God, centering around the contexts of 1 Timothy 2, Ephesians 5, and Hebrews 4.

17 || Gender Roles, Baptism, & The Holy Spirit || The Such is Life Podcast || 8.4.24 04.08.2024

On the first episode with Nick as an official co-host, Nick and Chris discuss the topics of gender roles in relationship, the total perspective on baptism, and the influence of the Holy Spirit on the human mind, centering around Ephesians 5 and 1 Corinthians 2.

Ep. 16 | Purpose & Perfection Ft. Nick Caldwell | The Such is Life Podcast | 7.7.24 27.07.2024

On with episode, with David away on vacation, Chris and guest Nick Caldwell discuss the Beatitudes with a central emphasis on Matthew 5, discussing topics pertaining to purposeful discipleship, the paradoxical concept of perfection, and fighting anxiety and depression.

Ep. 15 | Lambs Among Wolves, Temptation, & Understanding | The Such is Life Podcast | 6.15.24 27.07.2024

On this episode, Chris and David discuss the concept of Christians as lambs among the wolves in Luke 10, the idea of sin and temptation in Genesis 4 and James 4, and the pursuit of turning knowledge of scripture into a true understanding of scripture.

Ep. 14 | Worthiness & Contextual Approach | The Such is Life Podcast | 6.8.24 27.07.2024

On this episode, Chris and David discuss the faith of the Roman centurion in Luke 7, the scientific theories about the creation account from Genesis 1, and the issue of reading scripture within its appropriate context.

Ep. 13 | Peace & Faithfulness | The Such is Life Podcast | 6.1.24 27.07.2024

On this episode, Chris and David discuss the book of Matthew, assessing the elements of peace and faithfulness discussed throughout the book, and how we can focus on Jesus throughout our varying life circumstances.

Ep. 12 | Adventure & Determinism | The Such is Life Podcast | 5.26.24 27.07.2024

On this episode, Chris and David discuss the adventurous element of life and thoroughly hash out their perspectives on God's sovereignty and human will.

Ep. 11 | Last Month, Leadership, & The Will | The Such is Life Podcast | 5.18.24 27.07.2024

On this episode, Chris and David discuss the last month or so away from the podcast, leading the younger generation, and the basics of the relationship between human will and God's sovereignty.

Ep. 10 | Understanding Our Priorities Ft. Jack Lawrence | The Such is Life Podcast | 3.17.24 27.07.2024

With David out this weekend in Cancun, on this episode, Chris and guest Jack Lawrence discuss the basics of prioritization from a faith, work, school, and relationship perspective.

Ep. 9 | Baby vs. Mature Christians | The Such is Life Podcast | 3.3.24 27.07.2024

On this episode, Chris and David discuss several different stages of spiritual maturity, how we can evaluate our own faith journey, and the issue of people leaving the church.

Ep. 8 | The Dating Season Ft. Jhon Malagon & Emmily Fernandes | The Such is Life Podcast | 2.25.24 27.07.2024

On this episode, Chris, David, and guests Jhonathan Malagon and his fiance Emmily Fernandes discuss the purpose of dating, how to maximize your relationship, and how to assess and encourage your significant other during the dating season.

Ep. 7 | Season of Singleness Ft. Amanda Heintz & Lauren Black | The Such is Life Podcast | 2.18.24 27.07.2024

On this episode, Chris, David, and guests Amanda and Lauren discuss the purpose of singleness, the journey of a single person, and how we can better pursue God while anticipating the season of dating, engagement, and marriage.

Ep. 6 | The People In Your Life | The Such is Life Podcast | 2.11.24 27.07.2024

On this episode, Chris discusses the way we should assess the people in our lives, the roles they should have, and how to find clarity amidst the uncertainty in friendships and relationships.

Ep. 5 | Understanding Rejection | The Such is Life Podcast | 2.4.24 27.07.2024

On this episode, Chris and David discuss the power of rejection, how we can respond to the rejection that we experience, and the lessons we can learn from those moments and apply elsewhere in our lives.

Ep. 4 | Ternion Alignment | The Such is Life Podcast | 1.28.24 27.07.2024

On this episode, Chris and David discuss the idea of "Ternion Alignment", a term coined by Christopher that represents optimal alignment of spirit, mind, and body (physical).

Ep. 3 | Disciples vs. The World | The Such is Life Podcast | 1.21.24 27.07.2024

On this episode, Chris and David discuss the optimal spiritual and practical pursuits of Christian disciples, addressing several major factors that impact effective discipleship in 21st century Western civilization.

Ep. 2 | "Christians" vs. "Disciples" | The Such is Life Podcast | 1.14.24 27.07.2024

On this episode, Chris and David discuss the differences between self-identified "Christians" and actual "Disciples" of Jesus, analyzing the perspectives held by both, and how improvement can be experienced in this foundational aspect of our spiritual lives.

Ep. 1 | Who Are They? | The Such is Life Podcast | 1.7.24 27.07.2024

On this episode, Chris and David introduce themselves to the world and discuss various Biblical, relational, and personal topics and ambitions for the year 2024.

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