Theology In Pieces

Send us a Question! Are you ready to unpack the controversial subject of biblical sexuality? This robust discourse kicks off with a fun chat with Malcolm, revealing his upcoming book and meet-up with historical icon, Malcolm X. While you might wonder what drink we'd share with any historic figure, prepare for a pivot as we plunge into the pressing question - Is the Bible Pro-Gay? As we traver...

Send us a Question! Today had a little bit of Everything as we caught up on our Mailbag answering 2 important questions:  What is the biblical definition of headship?  What happens to the people on an island who never hear the gospel?   We traversed the tyranny of terrible tweets and found out Malcolm and Slim's favorite empire.  Tune in!  Some resources:  Male Headship Wasn’t a Big Deal—Unti...

Send us a Question! We're back.  And today's episode was initiated by a Terrible Tweet or (X) from a rant a megachurch pastor gave recently in his sermon.  So that prompted the question - Is the Church a Family or a Production?  We then looked at an Article from Jake Meador written in the Atlantic titled: The Misunderstood Reason Millions of Americans Stopped Going to Church And summariz...

Send us a Question! Today 2Pac joins the conversation as we wrestle with seemingly contradictory scriptures surrounding Judgement.  Are Christians to judge one another or not?  Is there ever a time when judgement crosses the line?  Do Paul and Jesus ever agree on anything?  Tune in and find out.  What's your take on Southpark Malcolm?  As always we love hearing from you, so please write in yo...

Send us a Question! Today we ask the most important question of our or anyone's lifetime: Would Jesus Tik Tok?   We actually go much deeper than that and explore the christian's relationship with technology in our growing digital age.  Thanks to Clara Burns for the episode request! Want to go deeper?  Check out Felicia Wu Song's book: Restless Devices: Recovering Personhood, Presenc...

Send us a Question! "The basic thrust of the law is if you steal something, you have to give it back. "  - Duke Kwon and Gregory Thompson. (Lev. 6:4-5, Numbers 5:7) Why is this so complicated?  And yet... when the theft in question is hundreds of years of human theft, theft of life, identity, land, compounding wealth, etc.  How do you value that?  $14 Trillion?  Can we really make restit...

Send us a Question! Today we fight.  Listen in as Malcolm and Slim fight like never before over whether we should drop words like 'sin' and even 'should.'  Right before recording, the Southern Baptist Convention came down with a monumental decision regarding women in any pastoral role that will send ripples throughout America. Lastly, Kenneth Copeland found a connection between...

Send us a Question! But what about... ?  Today, we discuss common follow up questions and go even deeper into the "Centered Set" approach to church. Want to read more on Centered Set?  Grab Mark Baker's phenomenal work. The image of bounded vs. Centered Church (click here)  Once our church votes on the document, we'll upload the final product here that we're referencing.  ...

Send us a Question! On today's episode we begin a two part series on how we as christians should respond when we're sinned against.  If we're honest, we're sinned against daily AND we sin against others daily.  But,  how should we as believers respond?  How should the church?  What happens when we're blinded by our sin? We know this topic has been part of much harm and is...

Send us a Question! Is God a cosmic child abuser?  How should we think about the death of Christ?  Is God Angry at humanity?  Does the wrath of God need to be satisfied?  Listen and tell us what you think!  Hear more from Jake on twitter @j_rhett If this conversation helps you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Your support helps more people find thoughtful, grounded fai...

Send us a Question! Today we ask is Church Membership really a Cult?   Why do we crave community and yet run from it so frequently?   Does the bible have anything to offer us?   Has Twitter made a deal with the devil?   All that and Malcolm and Slim respond to one of the most disturbing movies we've seen in a long time.  It's a great episode!  If this conversation helps you, follow the s...

Send us a Question! Today we finally expose the boogeyman under your bed.  The evil lurking outside your window.  Critical Race Theory is here.  And it will eat your children.  Today we have the infamous Dr. Jonathan Tran on to help us understand how to take back America.  All joking aside, today we'll ask: What is Critical Race Theory? What's it get right? Does it go far enough?  There...

Send us a Question! Anxieties, Work-a-holism, Capitalism.   Today we teach you how to fight back...with your time.  With rest.   What's your sabbath look like?  Share with us!  We'd love to tell your story!   If this conversation helps you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Your support helps more people find thoughtful, grounded faith in a loud, fearful world....

Send us a Question! On today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. TJ Webb to discuss the intersection of Justice and the Medical Field.  We talk about all things on this podcast including, racism, greed, universal healthcare, and Anne of Green Gables.  It’s a fascinating look at how the medical field is ripe with opportunities to live out a calling for justice and equity.   To learn more from TJ follow...

Send us a Question! Today, the guys answer a few emails, review some twitter nonsense, and approach the all too dividing topic of inerrancy.  Does the bible err?  Can we trust it?  Listen and reply!  Want to go deeper?  Check out: John Frame's The Doctrine of the Word of God ,  If this conversation helps you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Your support helps more...

Send us a Question! In today's episode, we respond to a listener's question about Christians and the military, weigh in on the gun debate, and mourn and weep over yet another mass shooting.  Check Out When Thoughts and Prayers Aren't Enough - Taylor Schumann https://rawtools.org/swords-to-plowshares/ Beating Guns - Shane Claiborne Donations for the Scrugg's Family ( the Pastor...

Send us a Question! Can we KNOW anything?  Many of our churches build their foundations on having the RIGHT doctrine and RIGHT way of thinking.  But is that even possible?  Is that all there is?  Or is there something more?   Why is it that, “ Church is too often the most risky place to be spiritually honest?" On today's episode Slim wrestles with God's Incomprehensibility and Knowa...

Send us a Question! On today's episode, we talk with the founder of Restoration Haven, East Waco native, former family support specialist for G.W. Carver Middle School, newly retired, and freshly installed elder Shirley Langston. Shirley transports us back in time to a very different Waco and shares her experience growing up here and why she loves this city so much.   And in a day when pastor...

Send us a Question! On today's episode Malcolm and Slim will tell you which parts of the bible you can ignore.   Actually we weigh the God of the Old Testament with the God of the New.   Can these two be reconciled?   But before that, we discuss pet peeves, terrible tweets, and answer a listener's question on how to engage with other christians.  Plus we have a new sponsor!  Hope you enj...

Send us a Question! On today's episode, Malcolm and Slim answer the age-old question: What is the Best Denomination out there?  We hope you enjoy! Also, PSA for everyone: be careful of Bearded Dragons they might eat you while you sleep.  Christianty Today's Article on Grace Community Church & John MacArthur The PCA's NO-vote on condemning political violence John Onwucheckwa&apos...

Send us a Question! On today's episode we respond to lots of great questions from our listeners from Church Hurt, to more questions about Defunding and living in broken systems, to our take on the Asbury Revival .  Then we ask how the church has been influenced by Capitalism and what are ways to push against the temptations.   Thank you!   If this conversation helps you, follow the show, shar...

Send us a Question! You've heard of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.... Well wait till you hear Theologians in SUV's getting picked up from the airport.  Netflix is trying something new out.  We hope we get picked up.  So make sure like, share, and tell the world if you liked this episode. In today's episode, we discussed her move on women in leadership, 'just preaching the go...

Send us a Question! Be prepared to have your mind stretched, challenged, and BLOWN.  Today we sit down with the inimitable Dr. Jonathan Tran who is the Associate Professor of Theology in the Great Texts Program and the Honors College Associate Dean for Faculty at Baylor University. He also happens to be the author of one of Malcolm’s favorite books, Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capital...

Send us a Question! The Mailbag was FULL today! Today we discussed Terrible Tweets, Sound Effects, and Heaven / Hell.  Thanks to everyone writing in!!  Keep em coming!  Some books referenced:  4 View on Hell Surprised By Hope Skeleton's in God's Closet If this conversation helps you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Your support helps more people find thoughtf...

Send us a Question! On this episode we talk about the most non-controversial thing out there:  Defunding the Police!    Before that, we'll hear about Malcolm's big announcement, Slim's run-in with the police, a new christian movie, and an old christian band... We know this will stir the pot.  Send us your questions! hello@theologyinpieces.com Want to learn more? Defundthepolice.org...