Theology on Tuesdays

This week Justin and Brian wrap up their series on addiction by looking more deeply into some specific cases: pornography and marijuana. As they look at the details of these two common sources of addiction, they seek to practically apply the principles they discussed in the previous episodes.

This week Justin and Brian continue their discussion on finding freedom from the things that ensnare. They revisit the spiritual dynamics going on in addiction, and then spend the bulk of their time explores tangible ways to enter into greater freedom.

This week Justin and Brian begin a new series on finding freedom from the things that ensnare us. They aim to reframe the loaded words of 'sin' and 'addiction' in order bring these concepts down to earth and into our everyday lives. The Bible has much to say about the enslaving power of sin. Once we grasp the reality of the enemy within us all, only then can we effectively begin to find freedom.

This week Justin and Brian discuss the nature, the importance, and the practical effects of wonder in our daily lives. The New Testament is filled with examples of folks marveling in awe and amazement, and while many of us long for such a life, trying to simply manufacture it seems impossible. Justin and Brian share some helpful ways that you can cultivate wonder in your own life.

This week Justin and Brian discuss the most significant week in human history: when Jesus entered Jerusalem, died on the cross, and rose again. They unpack the movement of the week, the services on the specific days of the week, and how Christians throughout the ages have benefitted from following in the footsteps of Jesus during this 7 day span.

This week, Justin and Brian tackle as many unanswered questions from the last several months as they can. Enjoy!

This week Justin and Brian finish up their discussion on Meg Jay's book The Defining Decade. They look at the final section of her book devoted to biological realities during the decade of one's twenties. Simply put, these are biologically the most fertile years for men and women from a biological sense, and what you do with you body in your twenties really matters. With the prolonged delay our cu...

This week Justin and Brian discuss the section in Meg Jay's The Defining Decade devoted to brain development of people in their twenties. Like the other factors Jay addresses, this season of one's life offers unique and critical opportunities that are unparalleled for the rest of one's life.

This week Justin and Brian continue their discussion of Meg Jay's The Defining Decade, looking particularly into the section on "Love" and relationships. As a secular social scientist, Jay puts forward some interesting data about dating, cohabitation and marriage that may surprise many in their twenties. Her insights reinforce biblical principles and, while there is some perspectives she maintains...

This week Justin and Brian begin a discussion on Meg Jay's bestseller The Defining Decade. Jay argues that contrary to popular opinion, your twenties are critically important and extremely consequential. She aims to show how this is true when it comes to your career, your relationships, your brain, and your body. This week Justin and Brian introduce the book and start tackling the topic of do's an...

Brian and Justin kick off the New Year in a WICKED way by discussing the recent film, Wicked. They start off by exploring some of the many positive components of the movie and then offer some thoughts as to how it, in other ways, reinforces some compelling yet bad ideas which are prevalent in our culture. In looking at this specific example of art, they aim to provide Christians a template for pra...

This week Justin and Brian discuss some of the practical implications on one of the greatest acts in all of history: when God became man (also known as the Incarnation). They look at this all important topic particularly through the lens of what the early church has said about the Incarnation and they try to show how some of their insights are of great relevance to us today.

This week Justin and Brian discuss the season of Advent and how this season of preparing for Christ's coming (in several senses!) can be practical and useful in growing deeper in your faith as well as experiencing more joy and flourishing in your life today.

This week Justin and Brian conclude their series on friendship by exploring concrete ways to deepen the friendships in your life. They utilize material from Justin Whitmel Earley's "Made for People" and Brad Hambrick's "Transforming Friendships."

This week Justin and Brian continue their discussion on friendship, specifically looking into the major hindrances and challenges to friendship today. Friendship has never been easy but today it is uniquely challenging. They aim to offer a few thoughts in how to have flourishing friendships in light of these pressing challenges.

This week Justin and Brian continue their discussion on the topic of friendship, and they do so by looking to some of the insights that can be gained from C.S. Lewis, both in his writings and his personal habits.

This week Brian and Justin kick off a ToT mini-series on friendship. This week the examine the nature of true friendship - what it is and why it is so important.

Justin and Brian are back together this week and they discuss the role of the imagination in the Christian life. What exactly is the imagination? What is its purpose and benefit? How can we cultivate our imaginations well? These questions and more are on tap this week!

This week Justin welcomes special guest the Rev. Jason Hamshaw as they discuss the quintessential question of our day: "What does it mean to be human?" They discuss how this has always been a pivotal question, what has caused this to be such an important question now, and how the answer that the Bible gives to this crucial question is more freeing and compelling than any other out there.

This week, Justin welcomes special guest the Very Rev. Peet Dickinson, Dean and Rector of the Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul in Charleston, as they answer as many of the unanswered questions from the past few months of Theology on Tuesdays as they can.

This week Brian and Justin have their wives join them for a discussion about relationships. They chat about what the biblical understanding of marriage is, when and how to prepare for marriage, as well as as well as what might be some wisdom when it comes to navigating dating and singleness.

This week Justin and Brian discuss what the Bible says about the topic of clothing. The Bible, suprisingly, has a lot to say about clothing, both metaphorically and literally. In all of what it says, our choices concerning what we wear are infused with signficance and purpose, and we are given principles to help us discern wisdom when it comes to our clothing.

This week Justin and Brian discuss how advances in technology of late, while helpful in many regards, have posed significant challenges for relationships and human flourishing. What does it mean to be a human being? What role does our body play in our human identity? What challenges do we face today to live embodied lives and why is that important? How intentional must we be in pushing back on tec...

This week Brian is joined by the Right Rev. Chip Edgar, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina, and they discuss one of their favorite topics: the use of fiction in nourishing faith! Listen in as they discuss how the works of Flannery O'Conner, George MacDonald, and, of course, Lewis and Tolkien can be used as aids in your own faith today.

This week Justin and Brian discuss the virtue of humility and how needed it is today. They discuss the true nature of humuility and how it pushes back on the modern understanding of 'tolerance' and how it also will produce a better society.