Theology on Air

The smaller-than-usual crew of Sarah and Evan look nothing but spicy topics on this episode of WPR. We look at the use of AI images to create deepfakes of real people, the bizarre support for Hamas in the United States, the open southern border and whether Christians should support immigration, and the newest trend in the trans world: trans-age. Let us know what you think! And while this show does...

Are we a body with a soul? A soul with a body? Only the mind? Are souls gendered? What makes us different from other creatures? Guest speaker Eric Hernandez dialogues with our very own Beth White to look at different views of the soul. Of course, there's a panel discussion as well. This live event took place October 17. If you're in Houston and you like what you hear, visit houstontot.com...

Dr. Lynn Cohick of Houston Christian University and Houston Theology Seminary joins Sarah and Evan to look at slavery in the New Testament and the ancient world at-large. We compare it to the slavery seen in America and the present day. It is a tough, but necessary, topic to tackle given modern implications. While this episode is not marked "Explicit," there are some difficult conversati...

Sarah, Evan, Mace, and Ken gather to talk about the Israel/Hamas war from a Christian worldview.

Former-Catholic-turned-Presbyterian Juan Carlos Martinez dialogues with former-Presbyterian-turned-Catholic James Prather. Why did they each convert? Can they change each other's minds? We just scratch the surface of some very big questions. A sequel is already in the works!

Roman Catholic apologist Trent Horn and YouTuber Destiny had an intense debate on the topic of abortion on the Whatever Podcast recently. We thought it would be worthwhile to hit the highlights and ask some questions about what was presented. Where do the arguments work? When do they fall apart? How are Christians to think about this issue?

Oscar Villanueva and Scotty Swingler join Evan (no Sarah this time!) to look at an impending government shutdown, Blink 182's new album (and the meaning behind it), and another story looking at the transgender division in our country.

Justin Brierley, host of the popular apologetics podcast Unbelievable for over 17 years and author of The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God , joins Sarah and Evan to look at his new book. He offers hopeful insights on evidence that perhaps Christianity is "not dead yet" in the West, and draws from his many contacts and interviews to explain why that is the case. Check out his book and...

Costi Hinn joins TOA for a look at the errors of the Prosperity Gospel. The nephew of a famous televangelist, Costi has seen the lavish lifestyles up close and personal and explains how that movement is at odds with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

White Pill Radio will become a regular feature of Theology on Air. Four TOTers will come together with hot-off-the-press stories and offer a Christian lens to them. What is a White Pill? Well, the blue pill means you are content to live in the matrix. The red pill means you are awake to reaity, the good, bad and ugly. The black pill means you are awake to reality and have no hope. The white pill m...

TOT regular Stephen Curto hangs out with Sarah and Evan to look at the surprisingly controversial question of whether or not the Kingdom of God is actually here and now. Most Christians assume the answer to that is yes. But is it only a "not yet" reality, and not an "already" reality? We dig deep on this Theology on Air.

Pastor Maurice Hobbs joins us to take a look at two people and one story we commonly misunderstand. Thomas is dubbed the doubter and Mary Magdalene is seen as a prostitute. Meanwhile, Acts 2 is seen as Pentecost for everyone, including Gentiles. Are we wrong? How?

In our first test run of what we're calling "White Pill Radio," we take a look at one controversial topic after another. White Pill Radio will be a regular episode style of Theology on Air that looks at current events through the Christian worldview, always looking for a "white-pilled" response. (As opposed to blue, red, or black pilled.) Thanks to Scotty Swingler of Sugar...

Riffing off of Stranger Things, Pastor Scotty Swinger of Sugar Land Baptist joins Sarah and Evan to consider the revolutionary way of life to which Jesus calls his followers.

A leading scientist in the world, Dr. Jim Tour of Rice University joins TOT for an in-person event that looks at the relationship between faith and science. Is it one or the other? Or are they compatible?

Rabbi Stuart Federow joins Sarah and Evan for a friendly sit-down. We look at the major differences between Christianity and Judaism and ask a few questions that some might consider controversial. For those of us not terribly informed about Jewish thought and theology, you'll find it an interesting episode.

Evangelist, author, and apologist Andy Bannister joins TOA to talk about his latest book , “How to Talk About Jesus Without Sounding Like an Idiot.” In this wide-ranging interview, we talk about the context in which Christians find themselves and Andy offers some very practical insights on sharing the Gospel in a less Christian Era. You can learn more about Andy by visiting Solas-cpc.org and check...

Jim Stern of Trexo joins TOA to talk about the Trinity in a way you may have never considered. He talks about the way Christians should have unique relationships with each person of the Trinity, the Father, the Son, and the Spirit. Instead of a generic relationship with the “God blob”, Jim peels apart the work of each Person of the Trinity and talks about hearing the voice of one of these persons...

Cam Ayala was a college athlete, a contestant on The Bachelorette , and an all-around good guy. But a medical condition followed him everywhere he went, eventually leading to the amputation of his right leg. In time, he came to faith and found new meaning and purpose in life. Hear his inspiring story here! 

Should Christians endorse a form of libertarian anarchy? Or use God's Law to establish our political order? We have a mini Theology on Tap event featuring Ken Cowan and Calvin Maynard discussing two views of the Christian social order.

The authors of Counterfeit Kingdom , Holly Pivec and R. Douglas Geivett, join Sarah and Evan for the second of a two-part look at the New Apostolic Reformation, a movement that has drawn a lot of criticism but continues to grow. In NAR, the miraculous is normalized and incredible claims are made almost daily. But are these claims true and/or Biblical? Many thanks to Holly and Douglas for giving us...

The authors of Counterfeit Kingdom , Holly Pivec and R. Douglas Geivett, join Sarah and Evan for the first of a two-part look at the New Apostolic Reformation, a movement that has drawn a lot of criticism but continues to grow. In NAR, the miraculous is normalized and incredible claims are made almost daily. But are these claims true and/or Biblical? Many thanks to Holly and Douglas for giving us...

Very special guests Doreen Virtue and Marcia Montenegro join Sarah and Evan to talk about the popularity of occult practices. Such practices are definitely in the mainstream! Both Doreen and Marcia are former New Age teachers and practitioners. Learn more about Doreen here . And more about Marcia here .

Scholar and author Mike Austin joins us to take a look at all things Christian Nationalism. There is some concern that this misplaced patriotism has itself become a kind of cult in evangelical Christianity and Donald Trump is the idol. Is that the case? What are the lines of demarcation with such declarations? We cover a lot of controversial ground in this episode!

Theology on Tap looks at whether the gifts of the Spirit - particularly the "sign" gifts of tongues, healing, and prophecy - are still active in the church today. Some (cessationists) say these gifts have ceased while others (continuationists) say these gifts have continued into the present day. Josh Feinberg of Christ Community Church and Kelly Edmiston of The Vineyard Church of Sugar L...