Theology on Tuesdays

Special guest historian and tour guide Tommy Dew joins Brian for an interesting look at the spiritual context and role of St. Philip's congregation in the American Revolution

Brian and special guest Cheryl Donaldson (therapist, author, and international speaker) talk through the Biblical concept of flourishing, barriers to experiencing flourishing, and practices to grow towards flourishing in our day to day lives.

Following up their discussion in the last episode, Justin and Brian suggest some practices for flourishing in our culture despite the prevalence of the Machine.

Justin and Brian unpack the major points of Paul Kingsnorth's provocative new book about technology, "Progress", and the unmaking of humanity.

Brian is joined by special guest Cheryl Drury, host of the "Crack the Book" podcast, for a lively discussion on new data about the health and attention span benefits of reading, and how cultivating the habit of reading can be a helpful spiritual practice.

Justin and Brian discuss some fascinating new evidence about the Resurrection and help make the case for why Jesus's rising from the dead changes everything about our daily life as Christians.

Brian and special guest Rachel Murphy do a deep dive into the underappreciated fiction works of British Christian author Elizabeth Goudge.

Justin and Brian field a variety of fascinating questions left over from recent episodes.

Brian and special guest Bishop Chip Edgar examine the ancient origins of the liturgical season of Lent and how the rhythms of this season and its practices speak to our longing for the transcendent and for the presence of God in our lives

Brian and special guest the Rev’d David Rowe, J.R.R. Tolkien expert and author of "The Proverbs of Middle-earth," for a lively discussion about Tolkien’s enduring popularity and the spiritual roots of the longing and beauty we experience in his writings. Even if you’ve never read the books or watched the films, listen in to learn about Tolkien and his deep Christian faith and how it informed his a...

There's a lot of cultural excitement and build-up as Christmas approaches, and then POOF on December 26 the stripped tree is on the curb and shops are full of customers returning gifts they didn't want. But what does the Christian Feast of Christmas actually look like, and why is it twelve days long? And what does it mean to "keep Christmas," as the transformed Ebenezer Scrooge vows to do in Dicke...

The frenzy of Black Friday starts the month of December off with a wave of commercialism that seems to only grow in intensity as Christmas gets closer. Yet during this same time of year the ancient season of Advent calls us to ponder and reflect, to lean into wonder, and to prepare our hearts for a deeper understanding of Jesus's coming. How can we live intentionally and counter-culturally during...

For many of us, giving thanks is at best incidental to football and eating turkey at Thanksgiving. But what if practicing gratitude is actually one of the keys to combating anxiety and flourishing spiritually? Come join Brian and special guest Betsy Cahill for a stimulating and practical discussion on why gratitude matters so much and ways to practice it in our daily lives. Betsy, a former Rhodes...

Brian and special guest from the UK, the Rev. Fergus Butler-Gallie (an Anglican priest who is a chaplain at Oxford as well as an award-winning author, not to mention that he was described by the Times of London as a "witty young vicar") engage the topic of Beauty and sacred space and why church buildings matter. Fergus's latest book, Twelve Churches, helps explore this theme and informs their live...

How can we truly break free, find rest, and form a life that aligns our habits with our foundational beliefs? Justin and Brian discuss the best-selling book The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction, which offers a set of daily and weekly practices designed to form us in the love of God and neighbor.

Episode 101 ~ Engaging Our Suffering: How to Think About and Respond to the Issue of Evil in our Lives

Episode 100 ~ Undoing the Spell of Modernity: C.S. Lewis and How the Truth with Set You Free

Episode 99 ~ The Vibe Shift, Quiet Revival and The Church"

This week Justin and Brian begin a new series on how to navigate life's transitions. Transitions can easily be overlooked and are fraught with many challenges. As they introduce the topic of transitions in this episode, Justin and Brian explore how the Bible offers wisdom for each stage of a transition.

How Hymns Can Recharge Your Devotional Life: Jesus sang hymns. Paul and Silas sang hymns. From the earliest days of the church, hymns have been integral to worship. Come join us Tuesday with special guest Bishop Chip Edgar to hear about how delving into the riches of hymns can fire your heart and deepen your worship and devotional life.