Theology and Other Fun Stuff

The idea of "affirmation" has definitely taken on a nuanced meaning in recent years. In fact, if you're not affirming everyone's everything, you're potentially racist, sexist, tragically unkind, or some kind of -phobic. But at the heart of affirmation is truth. Not just any truth, but THE truth. Dr. Alan Posey joins Whitney Capps and Russ Greer to discuss the importance of...

What is the gift of prophecy as it's expressed today? How does it compare to the prophets of the Old Testament and the apostles of the New Testament? Are all prophetic words the same? Whitney Capps and Russ Greer dive into the nuts and bolts of this often-controversial spiritual gift. NOTES Spiritual Gifts Assessment We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text...

We're starting Season 3! Check out this quick intro to what's headed your way in the new year. Hope you'll join us each Wednesday for the latest episode. Thanks for listening! We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message. If you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and Fun community. 👉 FOLLOW THEO...

The celebration of Christmas has produced some of the most beautiful, timeless, and recognizable music in history. Unfortunately, it's not exactly a clean sweep. There are some songs that just shouldn't have been recorded. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer weigh in on the worst of the worst. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message. If you w...

If you've ever celebrated Christmas, then you're probably familiar with a guy named Santa. At face value, he's a seemingly harmless figure who offers seasonal assistance with children's behavior. But is celebrating Santa something Christians should do? Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer tackle the good and the bad of the North Pole Ninja in the Season 2 Finale. NOTES Christma...

Words are hard. But not all words. Some words are easy. And you should pronounce them correctly. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer offer insight on proper pronunciation for everyday language. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message. If you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and Fun community. 👉 FOLLOW...

Every parent wants their kids to be successful. But what does success look like? How does God define success? Dr. Alan Posey joins Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer for the first of a multi-part series on parenting with the end in mind. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message. If you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, jo...

Do you love to help people learn stuff? Does it bring your great joy when someone "gets it?" You might have the spiritual gift of teaching. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer unpack what it looks like to have and use this gift to help others know, love, and follow Jesus. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message. If you want to learn more abou...

What does it look like to exercise the spiritual gift of service? What does it feel like when that gift is most active in your life? How do you know if you're gifted in this way? Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer discuss the gift of service and how it is most often expressed in the life of believers. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message. If y...

What are spiritual gifts? Does everybody have them? How should Christians use them? We're so glad you asked! Spiritual gifts are such a vital part of life for anyone who wants to be more like Jesus. But there's a little bit of a learning curve. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer work through an introductory look at what these gifts are and why they're important. We'd love to h...

Real talk: there's very little (if any) theology here. Fun, yes. Theology, no. But if you were listening to contemporary Christian music in the 90s, you'll definitely be all in on this episode. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer make their top picks for the CCM Dream Team from the 90s.  We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message. If you want to...

It's difficult to fight an enemy you can't see and don't understand. Who is Satan? What power does he have in the life of a believer? How should we fight back when we're under attack? Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer attempt to grab a 30,000-foot view of the great adversary.  We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message. If you want t...

Harvest Festival. Fall Fest. Trunk or Treat. Holy Ghost Weenie Roast. Christians have a seemingly endless supply of names for our Halloween alternatives. But is this spooky spectacular something Christ followers should celebrate at all? Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer dive into the historical and modern expressions of Halloween and consider its place in the life of a believer. We'd love t...

They say if you want to keep friends, don't talk about politics and religion. Well, we'd like to keep our friends🤞🏻. Jokes aside, your vote matters. And how you determine that vote matters, too. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer break down the biggest issue facing Christian voters this election season.  We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text mes...

Honor and obedience are both important biblical ideas that find their way into so many areas of life. And while they're definitely connected, they're not exactly the same. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer work to explain the similarities and differences and how they are expressed in a family setting.  We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text messag...

God has a history of setting up boundaries for his people. Those boundaries often come in the form of prohibitions or "nos." Does it make life less fun sometimes? Absolutely. But the goal is to make us more like him. If you're parenting with the spiritual maturity of your kids in view, "no" is an important tool in your belt. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer share insig...

We live in an offended society. Everything is potentially offensive to everyone. So how do Christians interact with others in a loving way? Is every hill one worth dying on? If not, how do we know? Dr. Evan Posey joins Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer for a discussion on these questions and how they impact followers of Jesus. NOTES Learn more about Luther Rice College and Seminary Connect with...

If you've lived in the U.S. for any length of time, you've probably heard someone quote this verse. Maybe it was after a sporting event on TV. Maybe it was at work after the completion of a successful project. But does it really mean what people think it means? Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer work to address misperceptions about this popular verse by framing it in context. If there...

You've probably heard someone say, "all sin is the same to God." But is that really true? Are there degrees of sin? And if there are, what does that mean for the sinner? What does that tell us about God? Dr. Evan Posey joins Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer for a look at the theological underpinning that helps us better understand this idea and the ideas that flow from it. NOTES...

The debate over what roles women can and should hold in the local church is not a new conversation. But, in recent years, it has landed front and center in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer discuss the biblical basis for the position held by the SBC and how churches should make space for women in ministry.  We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thou...

If you've ever dealt with chronic illness, you know what it means to long for a change. The good news is that something far beyond imagination awaits for those who are in Christ. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer are joined by author and speaker, Erin Warren. Erin shares how the weight of managing disease in her family deepened her understanding of who God is and how he loves. NOTES Learn...

We live in a broken world full of broken people who are inevitably prone to failure. But sometimes those shortcomings hit really close to home and impact us in ways we never imagined. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer process a recent, real-world example of what it looks like to respond well when people let us down. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text me...

Oreos. They're more than just a clever marketing campaign. They're the quintessential cookie for millions of Americans (and non-Americans, probably). But it's no longer just a chocolate cookie filled with a sliver of vanilla cream. There are now (roughly) 438,000 variations on what was once a bastion of consistency. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer discuss their positions on thi...

The Bible tells us that we should forgive others in the same way that we've been forgiven by God. That speaks easy and lives hard. If you've ever harbored bitterness toward someone, you know just how helpless it feels. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer break down some key pieces of what forgiveness is and isn't and how you can begin to assess if you're holding on to things y...

Sometimes we feel like we've just prayed down heaven. Other days, we wonder if our prayers make it past the ceiling. If you've followed Jesus very long (and even if you haven't), you've probably had questions about how prayer affects God's action or even how it affects your life in the here and now. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer talk through some foundational truths...