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Atheists.org brings out another apparent contradiction in the Bible: “The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father…” — Ezekiel 18:20 “I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation…” — Exodus 20:5 This raises the question: Who is personally responsible for sin? Can your hosts deal with this? Listen in and find o...

Biblical Christians are Whole-Bible Christians. Yet there are portions of the Bible that are difficult to reconcile with Christian living. For example, how do we deal with Psalm 109? Here the Psalmist prays down judgment on his oppressors. In modern Christianity, how do we reconcile this with the ideas of true Spirit-filled kindness? Listen in as your three hosts dive into the topic of the Impreca...

American Atheists once again bring out another apparent contradiction: “…thou shalt give life for life, Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot. burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe. ” — Exodus 21:23-25 “…ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” — Matthew 5:39 Can three Christians deal with it? Listen...

You may have experienced it: Educating your kids during the COVID lockdowns. For some it was a chore for others much simpler, but for many it was eye opening. What lockdowns did was push many parents into rethinking the way Christians should educate. In this interview, Sean and Patke interview Ryan Chase from the Make and Multiply Podcast to ask the question, "Regardless of how we choose scho...

Is Jesus always nice? What about all of that judgment stuff in scripture? Should that attract our attention? In a world where a just Jesus is virtually non-existent in the minds of people, the Theologic hosts bring the biblical Jesus to bear on reality. As Dieken returns from the state house, how does the biblical Jesus fare against the Jesus Iowa legislatures believe in? You might be surprised. L...

American Atheists propose another apparent contradiction. Here is what they say: “… Thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God…” — Leviticus 18:21 [In Judges, though, the tale of Jephthah, who led the Israelites against the Ammonoites (sic), is being told. Being fearful of defeat, this good religious man sought to guarantee vi...

As America finds itself in a time of transformation, we look to the scriptures to help us make sense of these things. One area of transformation has been in religion. More and more people identify as pagan in their religion. In this episode, Sean and Patke walk through sections of Acts 19 to get some insight into the demonic realm and how it relates to the power of God. Listen in and find strength...

The American Atheists bring out another apparent contradiction: “Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man.” — James 1:13 “And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham…” — Genesis 22:1  Can Sean and Patke answer this one? Listen in and find out! Support the show

What lies ahead for our nation? What lies ahead for the American church? If you're like many Christians, you have deep concern for the well-being of fellow believers in Christ and even for yourself in a nation becoming increasingly like Sodom and Gomorrah. You are not alone in thinking fearfully toward America's future. Yet, we can all take heart that though Jesus promised persecution to...

A common complaint against the scripture is the seeming difference between the God of the Old and New Testaments. It's not uncommon to hear that God is all judgment in the Old Testament and all love in the New Testament. Yet, this is an observation you might believe if you look at the Bible superficially. There are common themes from the Old Testament that point to events in the New Testament...

AmericanAtheists.org bring out another apparent contradiction. “This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised.” — Genesis 17:10 “…if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.” — Galatians 5:2 Can Sean and Patke explain it? Support the show

Is the work of the Spirit that can be felt? Conjured up? Is it necessary to encounter it through an emotional environment? How does the work of the Spirit inform our Identity? These questions answered and more as Sean and Patke delve into the topic of what it means to live in the Spirit. Check out: "Who am I?" by Jerry Bridges https://www.amazon.com/Who-Am-I-Identity-Christ/dp/1936760479...

A personal challenge came to Patke: How many angels were at Jesus' tomb? Mark 16:5 "And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed." Luke 24:4 "And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments." Can Christians answer this apparent con...

It's the first quarter of 2024 and it is now the first debate of 2024 as well! The topic at hand: Is the Rapture a distinct event from Jesus' second coming? Is Jesus' return a two-phase event? Patke says yes. Sean says no. Which one do you believe? Listen in and think critically! Support the show

"It's Christ or Chaos." This is much more than a kitschy statement for a t-shirt. This has been reality since the world began. It has also become much more noticeable as we watch the decay of American society. Yet amazingly God remains in heaven offering healing and restoration to any and all who will come to Him. As Peter said in Acts 10:34-35 "I most certainly understand now...

Motherhood is such a treasured part of God's creation. Yet like all great gifts it comes with responsibility and challenge. Author Gloria Furman has written to come alongside the struggling mother in her woes and sorrows and bring the encouragement founded on Christ. As Patke and Sean bring the questions, may you find the strength and encouragement you need through Him and for Him from the gr...

According to Patheos.com, an apparent contradiction is found between Ecclesiastes 7:20 says, “there is not a righteous man on earth”  I John 5:18 says, “No one who is born of God sins.”  Can a Christian explain this apparent contradiction? Listen in and find out. Support the show

Did you watch the Super Bowl? If you were among the many millions who watched, you may have seen the commercial from the organization called "He Gets Us." In this episode, Sean and Patke unpack the Jesus being espoused by this group and how it relates to the Biblical test of who the true Jesus is. Support the show

Americanatheists.org has come out to declare an apparent contradiction in the Bible. Genesis 32:30 "For I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved." John 1:18 "No man has seen God at any time" Can Christians explain this apparent contradiction? Listen in to find out. Support the show

In a culture that is gutting everything that God designed about the family, your hosts shine the light of scripture on such an important and precious part of that family in the eyes of God: Motherhood. As Sean and Patke take us through Titus 2, you will see how a biblical light shines brightly upon both a popular and ruined view of motherhood and even a traditional view of motherhood. Support the...

You've heard Patke, Dieken, and Sean discuss end times before. This interview adds Joel Willoughby to the mix minus Zach Dieken. Listen in as Joel brings his perspective on Jesus' words concerning the end times as well as from what Paul says to the Thessalonians. As Joel does so, you will hear Sean offer his counter-points throughout the interview.  Should you tune in you'll be bles...

Theologic is excited to present to you, "Theologic Bites!" In this clip, Sean and Zac explain what that is, what they're doing, and what they hope to accomplish with these short clip episodes. May it bless you in your Bible study and your pursuit of biblical truth! Support the show

If you're human you will go through conflict in relationships. Husband to wife, Sibling to sibling, Christian to Christian; as we live on this sin cursed Earth, we can often do battle royale with our sins as well as with each other. But how do we fight with each other? Is it always wrong to do so? What happens when someone we love is angry at us? What if we're the one who is in the wrong...

Coming up this month is Right to Life Sunday.  In this episode, the two Zachs bring out the evils of Abortion, talk through various pro-abortion arguments, and tell how it will end. May all Christians find the hope and work to end this evil in our world. Listen in and be challenged and blessed. Support the show

As a change up to their normal routine, our hosts set aside their quarterly formal debate for a more informal discussion. The topic is the rapture. Is there going to be a snatching away of believers prior to a 7 year period of hell on Earth?  Patke thinks so. Sean does not. Will this be a mass vanishing of Christians? Will it look more like how I Thessalonians 4:13-17 describes it? These questions...