Theology on Air

Apologist and Pastor Tim Hull of Dealing With Deconstruction with Tim Hull joins Sarah and Evan to consider whether Deconstructionism and Liberal Christianity have strayed too far from Orthodox Christianity. Who gets to judge? And by what standard?

James Walker of watchman.org joins Sarah and Evan to look at the Hebrew Roots movement. This movement takes a friendly look at Old Testament Laws and, in some cases, demands that Christians obey all of the Old Testament Laws. We have a broad conversation about the Law of God generally and the faulty application of the Law specifically. Thanks to James for joining us!

Two former Seventh Day Adventists join us to look at this derivative church within what is broadly considered Christianity. But do their beliefs cross the line into heresy and even cult status? We take a very quick tour through the highlights of Adventism, focusing mainly on where it seems to stray from traditional Christianity.

Oscar Villanueva and Juan Carlos Martinez have an informal debate on baptism at one of our "mini TOTs", smaller events in the months between our larger gatherings. Should infants be baptized, or only Christians old enough to make a profession of faith? Apologies for the sound difference between speakers. We learned later that we had an issue with our sound board and only one of the mics...

Former New Ager Amber Aldrich joins Sarah and Evan to look at common healing and wellness practices that are making their way into the Church. Can things like Reiki and Yoga be appropriated into Christianity? Or are they so imbued with pagan beliefs that it is best if they stay far away?

Justin McClean and Mac Gervais join Sarah to look at the Hebrew Israelites movement. Perhaps you have encountered the evangelists for this movement on your city's sidewalks or on YouTube. If so, you know they only regard Black persons as true Israelites and others as essentially heretics. Justin and Mac break it all down.

Former Independent Fundamentalist Baptist (IFB) Ashleigh J joins us to look at this very conservative group of Baptists. 

YouTuber Melissa Dougherty joins Sarah and Evan to look at the Prosperity Gospel and its many influences. 

Theology on Tap's live event in April looked at the Law of God. Does it still apply to Christians? Or are they "so" free in Christ that it no longer applies at all? What aspects of the Law continue into the New Covenant and which are done away with? Three pastors will offer three perspectives followed by a panel discussion.

Pr. Juan Carlos Martinez joins Sarah and Evan to look at a number of thorny passages in the Bible. Specifically we look at the questions of election, the Trinity, and whether obedient Jews will face judgment. 

Oscar Villanueva joins Sarah and Evan to look at several thorny issues in the Bible. Does the Bible condone slavery? Are there particular sins that damn us to hell? Does God lead us into temptation? And does everything happen for a reason?

Sarah, Evan, and new leadership team member Beth White tackle some common misperceptions in the third episode of our season on "Does the Bible Really Say?" We look at whether the Bible talks about premarital sex, whether hell exists, whether Christians must attend church, and whether jewelry and makeup are serious sins. 

The Rev. Patrick Hall joins Sarah and Evan to look at a number of issues: the devil, whether wealth is really evil, and whether babies should be baptized. Just a little controversy.

Soon-to-be church planter Mace Perez joins Sarah and Evan to begin our new series on common misconceptions or misunderstandings of what the Bible says. In this episode we ask if the Bible really says Christians are to tithe (give 10% of all that they have to the church), that we should love ourselves, and that Jesus was God. Sometimes, the Bible says things quite clearly but not in one, neat and t...

Jay Stringer, author of Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing , joins TOA to look at the damage of pornography and what its use can tell us about ourselves. We also look at the purity culture movement that was quite popular in Evangelical circles in the 1990s and whether that was the right message at the time.  Why the explicit label? It isn't because we use naughty words...

Perhaps no questions are as controversial today as questions around gender and sex. We are joined by the author of Love Thy Body to unpack them from a Christian worldview. Dr. Nancy Pearcey is considered one of America's most prominent apologists, so we are very thankful for her time in joining us.  Why the explicit label? It isn't because we use naughty words, but rather because the content...

Dr. Robert Gagnon of Houston Christian University joins Sarah and Evan to tackle the question of homosexuality. Dr. Gagnon is an expert on this topic and covers a wide range of biblical texts, themes, and objections. To learn more, find Dr. Gagnon on Facebook or visit his website, robgagnon.net.

Dylan Cumberland, cradle Methodist and friend of Theology on Tap tackles the infamously dubbed "Clobber Verses" (Scripture passages that address same-sex behavior) from a progressive perspective. As a reminder as we move through this series on a Biblical sexual ethic, our leadership team shares a variety of different viewpoints on certain issues therein.  We don't all agree!  So we will...

Nothing says Christmas like a good, old-fashioned conversation about suffering. The truth is, life is hard sometimes. But is it supposed to be?  Depending on which Christian you ask, suffering is either a normal part of the Christian life, or something God has given us power and authority to overcome. Are we supposed to expect a life of difficulty? Or are we supposed to expect God to overcome...

Dr. Paul Copan, author of Is God a Moral Monster? , joins us to look at heterosexual sins in the Bible. When we talk about sex and the Bible, we frequently jump to more controversial issues, like homosexuality. But there are many heterosexual sins in the Bible and they matter, too! And some of these strike us as rather strange, especially some in the Old Testament that deal with issues of war, rap...

The Rev. Dr. Paul Sullins joins us to talk about the positive case for sex. Why was it given by God? What purposes does it serve? Have we ruined it with the Sexual Revolution? Do married couples have better sex than those not bound to the same old person? And what is off limits, even in a marital situation?  Why the explicit label? It isn't because we use naughty words, but rather because the...

Sarah, Patrick, Meredith, and Evan kicked off Season 5 of Theology on Air by, well, clearing the air. Theology on Tap fosters conversation among Christians who agree on the biggest of issues, but disagree on others. So we wanted to lay out where we stand on these controversial issues. This season, we tackle the subject that comes up more than any other: sex. So to act as a bit of a teaser (if you...

To round out our season on the Reformers, we invite Methodist Bishop, Dr. Scott Jones to dialogue with Reformed Baptist pastor Aaron Wright. The question is one that divides some of the Reformation traditions: "Is perfection possible?" John Wesley would ultimately go further than, say, John Calvin or Luther in saying that, in a sense, perfect holiness was possible. But was he right? We do a bit of...

The founder of what would later be called Methodism, John Wesley worked for renewal within the Church of England for decades. Primarily a preacher to preachers, he challenged pastors to have a personal experience of knowing Christ. He considered the whole world his pulpit and his legacy has lasted for centuries. Thanks to TOT's own Meredith Mills for stopping in to share her Wesleyan knowledge!&nb...

The empire strikes back! Dr. Richard Johnson joins Evan to look at the Council of Trent, held from 1545-1563. This was Rome's internal work towards reform as well as a response to the events of the Reformation. We'll look at what was decided and what the legacy of Trent ultimately was.