The Thinking Kingdom Podcast

In this final episode of our Ephesians study, we wrap up Ephesians 6 and bring our 21-part journey through our second season to a close. We discuss Spirit-filled living through submission, the responsibilities of children and parents, bondservants and masters, and what these relationships teach us about honoring Christ in everyday life. We also explore the Armor of God, spiritual warfare, the rule...

How should churches think about strategic planning? In this episode of the *Thinking Kingdom Podcast*, we sit down with Neal Pollard to discuss vision, leadership, goal-setting, and how intentional planning can help congregations grow spiritually, evangelistically, and organizationally. We explore practical topics like: Strategic planning in the church Vision statements and mission alignment SWOT...

Ephesians 5 Breakdown | Walking as Children of Light In this episode, we dive deep into the Epistle to the Ephesians chapter 5 and unpack what it really means to walk as a Christian. This isn’t about surface-level rule following—this is about identity, transformation, and living as part of God’s family. We explore: What it means to “walk in love” and imitate God How sexual immorality, impurity, an...

In this episode of the Thinking Kingdom Podcast, we dive into Ephesians 4—the turning point where theology meets real life. After exploring the deep truths of salvation in Ephesians 1–3, Paul shifts gears with a simple but weighty idea: “So what?” What does it actually look like to live out the gospel? We unpack: What it means to “walk worthy” of your calling, Why unity in the church is fragile—an...

32 views Apr 8, 2026 Ephesians Study *Ephesians 2: From Death to Life | Thinking Kingdom Podcast* In this episode of the Thinking Kingdom Podcast*, we dive deep into one of the most powerful chapters in Scripture—**Ephesians 2**. What does it really mean that we were *dead in our sins… and are now alive in Christ? We kick things off with a fun tier ranking of the Pauline epistles before getting in...

Ephesians 3 | The Mystery Revealed & The Powers Defeated Welcome back to the Thinking Kingdom Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into Ephesians chapter 3 and uncover one of the most overlooked—but powerful—truths in Scripture: the mystery of Christ. What does Paul mean when he says the mystery has now been revealed? Why does the inclusion of the Gentiles matter so much? And how does this m...

Dive back into the book of Ephesians with us as we explore the rich theology of Ephesians 1 through the lens of Psalm 68, the family of God, spiritual inheritance, the Holy Spirit as God’s pledge, and the cosmic reign of Christ for the benefit of the church. In this episode of the Thinking Kingdom Podcast, we talk about: Why Ephesians feels more like a theological essay than a typical letter How P...

Welcome to the Thinking Kingdom Podcast as we begin a new series through the book of Ephesians. In this opening study, we lay the groundwork for the entire series by arguing that Psalm 68 provides a major theological backdrop for Ephesians — especially for understanding Ephesians 4 and Paul’s use of Psalm 68:18. What at first looks like a simple quotation opens up into something much bigger: theme...

Welcome to the Thinking Kingdom Podcast as we begin a new series through the book of Ephesians. In this opening study, we lay the groundwork for the entire series by arguing that Psalm 68 provides a major theological backdrop for Ephesians — especially for understanding Ephesians 4 and Paul’s use of Psalm 68:18. What at first looks like a simple quotation opens up into something much bigger: theme...

Join Austin and Nate as they discuss Youth Ministry with Jeremy Roberts! Jeremy offers many years of experience working with the youth of the Lord’s church, helping them grow in their love and faith toward Jesus… even if that means putting on a dinosaur suit. We hope you enjoy more of the practical side of this podcast and consider how we can focus our efforts on helping our youth become disciples...

S2E11 - Join Austin and Nate as they reflect on the podcast during 2025 and discuss the future of TKP

Join Austin and Nate in this awesome conversation with Carla Moore. She heads up a ministry that encourages Christians to practice good study habits by writing scripture! Below are some links to access some of her content! https://walkingwherejesuswalked.com - here you can access the Scripture Writing PDFs Looking Up Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

S2E9 – Join Austin and Nate as they discuss the Food Laws in Leviticus with guest Kolton Balance. Are these random laws to test obedience? What are the reasons for these laws? Why are there specifications between the kinds discussed in Leviticus 11? Tune in as they dissect an often-neglected portion of our Bibles. For access to Kolton’s paper please email him directly at koltonballance@gmail.com

S2E8 – Join Austin and Matthew as they have a conversation with Dr. Dan Owen about what the gospel is. The gospel is the good news about the peace, salvation, and reign of God in our lives. We explore Isaiah 52 and Romans 10 while highlighting themes of peace, salvation, and the kingdom in the New Testament. Sometimes we only focus on the salvation that the gospel brings, but we explore how Jesus...

Join Austin and Nate as they discuss the book  Satan and His Friends  with author Dr. Edmon Gallagher. In this discussion, they highlight the thoughts of Ed’s books as they relate to Satan and the spiritual realm. Who was Satan? Who are his friends? Where did they come from? How did the cross event conquer Satan and his friends? Find out much more as we discuss Ed’s book. For purchase on...

Join Austin and Nate as they discuss the book  Satan and His Friends  with author Dr. Edmon Gallagher. In this discussion, they highlight the thoughts of Ed’s books as they relate to Satan and the spiritual realm. Who was Satan? Who are his friends? Where did they come from? How did the cross event conquer Satan and his friends? Find out much more as we discuss Ed’s book. For purchase on...

Join Austin and Nate as they discuss the new heavens and new earth with Luck Dockery! In this four-part series, they delve deeply into a unified, holistic view of creation and God’s desire for it. What will life be like at the end of all things? What kind of bodies will we have? Tune in and get excited for the NHNE! Luke’s Website:  https://lukedockery.com/ Luke’s NHNE Blog Series:  http...

Join Austin and Nate as they discuss the new heavens and new earth with Luck Dockery! In this four-part series, they delve deeply into a unified, holistic view of creation and God’s desire for it. What will life be like at the end of all things? What kind of bodies will we have? Tune in and get excited for the NHNE! Luke’s Website:  https://lukedockery.com/ Luke’s NHNE Blog Series:  http...

Join Austin and Nate as they discuss the new heavens and new earth with Luck Dockery! In this four-part series, they delve deeply into a unified, holistic view of creation and God’s desire for it. What will life be like at the end of all things? What kind of bodies will we have? Tune in and get excited for the NHNE! Luke’s Website:  https://lukedockery.com/ Luke’s NHNE Blog Series:  http...

Join Austin and Nate as they discuss the new heavens and new earth with Luck Dockery! In this four-part series, they delve deeply into a unified, holistic view of creation and God’s desire for it. What will life be like at the end of all things? What kind of bodies will we have? Tune in and get excited for the NHNE! Luke’s Website:  https://lukedockery.com/ Luke’s NHNE Blog Series:  http...

S2E1 – Join Austin and Nate as they have a conversation with the Radically Christian’s Wes McAdams, looking deeper at the context of 1 Corinthians 13. What is the perfect in 13:10? Is our traditional way of understanding this verse the best way to understand what Paul is driving at? Is it a mature mentality where we love one another? Is it the New Testament? Jesus? The Parousia “event”? Radically...

Check out the last part of this series in Colossians as Nate Miller helps us to understand the text as we walk through it. 

Join Nate Miller in another Bible Marking episode as he helps us walk through the book of Colossians. 

Join Nate Miller in part 4 of walking through the book of Colossians.