Theology Central

A discussion about the song Beautiful Things by Benson Boone

A discussion about how free we are to make decisions

A discussion about the 2025 Sword Conference

I continue our discussion about how to train AI

Can you trust AI to help with theology, Bible study, or sermon prep? In this episode, we start with a scathing email that exposes AI’s failures—and then dive deep into how to train AI to become a reliable tool rather than a dangerous liability. From setting standards to demanding accuracy, and from biblical interpretation to sermon critique, this episode equips you to use AI faithfully, wisely, an...

Matthew 7:1–5 doesn’t teach us how to judge—it shows us why we can’t. In this episode, we explore how Jesus exposes our hypocrisy and leaves us convicted, not justified.

Get ready for Isaiah 44 with guided study assignments through chapters 40–44. Designed for individual or couple use, these exercises help you dig deep into God’s character, Israel’s condition, and the unfolding plan of redemption.

Bridget Bishop was the first to hang during the Salem witch trials. This episode tells the story of her trial, execution, and legacy—walking from courtroom to gallows, from stone memorial to dark streets. She wasn’t a witch. But her death opened the door to a season of terror.

What does it really mean to be “possessed” by the Holy Spirit? If Christians are controlled by God, why do they still sin? In this episode, we review a sermon on Holy Spirit possession and examine its theological and logical flaws.

In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful and paradoxical passages in all of Scripture — Paul’s “Fool’s Speech” from 2 Corinthians 11 and 12. What does it mean to boast in weakness? Why does Paul mock the very idea of spiritual superiority? And how does this speech dismantle everything we think we know about leadership, success, and Christian identity? Get ready for an uncomfortable but...

Catchy, fun, and full of ache. In this episode, we break down Role Model’s “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out”—a deceptively upbeat anthem of emotional uncertainty, fear of abandonment, and fleeting intimacy. We explore the tension between sound and substance, and ask what this song reveals about modern love, vulnerability, and spiritual thirst.

Jesus calls remarriage after divorce adultery—but the modern church rarely treats it that way. In this episode, we dig deep into Matthew 5:31–32, asking: What does the Bible really say? Is the exception clause misunderstood? And how should the church respond if we take Jesus seriously?

Jesus calls remarriage after divorce adultery—but the modern church rarely treats it that way. In this episode, we dig deep into Matthew 5:31–32, asking: What does the Bible really say? Is the exception clause misunderstood? And how should the church respond if we take Jesus seriously?

Jesus calls remarriage after divorce adultery—but the modern church rarely treats it that way. In this episode, we dig deep into Matthew 5:31–32, asking: What does the Bible really say? Is the exception clause misunderstood? And how should the church respond if we take Jesus seriously?

We dive into Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild”—a sharp, honest anthem about emotional immaturity, modern relationships, and gender dynamics. What does this viral hit reveal about our culture, and how should the Church respond?

If God is sovereign, why does sin exist at all? This episode confronts one of the hardest questions in theology: Did God want sin — and what does Isaiah 40–55 reveal about His purpose in allowing it? A raw, honest look at divine sovereignty, human rebellion, and the uncomfortable truth behind redemption.

If God is sovereign, why does sin exist at all? This episode confronts one of the hardest questions in theology: Did God want sin — and what does Isaiah 40–55 reveal about His purpose in allowing it? A raw, honest look at divine sovereignty, human rebellion, and the uncomfortable truth behind redemption.

We conclude our look at the devotional put out by the Girls Gone Bible podcast

This episode explores Matthew 5:27–32, exposing how Jesus’ words crush any illusion of internal purity or external righteousness. We challenge popular views on lust, showing it begins within—not outside us—and conclude with the only hope for sinners: the imputed righteousness of Christ.

We look at the devotional put out by the Girls Gone Bible podcast

Christian influencers promoting an athleisure line have ignited a firestorm of debate—are they being immodest, or is the backlash part of a deeper theological problem? In this episode, we tackle the controversy surrounding Girls Gone Bible, modesty culture, and whether women are unfairly held responsible for men’s lust. We go deep into Scripture, examine what modesty really means, and ask: who’s a...

What does it mean to call Mary the Mother of the Church? Is the title biblical or purely traditional? In this episode, we explore the theological claims made in the Catholic Church’s celebration of the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. We examine the scriptural basis, early Church writings, and the typological parallels with Eve and the Ark of the Covenant — and challenge...

We conclude our study of Isaiah 43

We continue our study of Isaiah 43

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars imagine the end of the world—and all they want is to be together. In this episode, we unpack the lyrics of “Die with a Smile,” exploring love, vulnerability, and why this emotional anthem resonates so deeply. Is it about conflict, surrender, or something more eternal?