Theology Unplugged

In this session of Conversations with Tad, we explored the challenges and awkwardness that sometimes come with prayer, and how Tad is progressing in his discipleship journey. We revisited the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the phrase "Give us this day our daily bread." We discussed how this phrase emphasizes bringing our daily needs before God, trusting Him for what we need today without worrying abou...

Welcome to episode 44 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we begin a new section focused on traditions in Christianity, starting with a broad, bird's-eye view of how Protestants understand and relate to church history. We'll explore the key elements of Protestant theology and how they shape the Protestant perspective on ecclesi...

Welcome to the third Q and A session of "Theology Unplugged." In this episode, we tackle a diverse set of questions from our listeners, exploring the intersections of faith, theology, and everyday life. Topics include: -The intersection of politics, theology, and faith. -How to approach teaching faith to children without feeling like you're indoctrinating them. -The challenge of reconciling Sola S...

Welcome to episode 43 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we delve into the "essentials of the essentials," focusing on the core elements within critical doctrines such as Christ, the Trinity, and the Atonement. We'll explore questions like whether faith alone is part of the essentials for salvation and orthodoxy, and what foun...

Welcome to episode 42 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we delve deeper into the hierarchy of certainty within faith and theology. We'll cover: Review of Certainty Types: A brief recap of the different types of certainty and their relevance to theological understanding. Chart of Certainty: Continuing our detailed exploration...

Welcome to episode 41 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we continue our exploration of the hierarchy of certainty within faith and theology. We will:. Types of Certainty: Review the different types of certainty and how they apply to theological understanding.. Chart of Certainty: Delve into the chart of certainty, illustratin...

Welcome to the third Q and A session of "Theology Unplugged." In this episode, we will try to tackle a range of thought-provoking questions from our patrons: -Supernatural Justification: How can we be justified in believing that the supernatural world exists, and how do we know future science won't explain what we consider supernatural today? -Role of Indubitable Certainty: How does the concept of...

Welcome to episode 40 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we explore the concept of certainty within faith and theology. We'll discuss: What We Can Be Certain About: Understanding the doctrines and teachings of the Bible that are clear and foundational. What We Can't Be Certain About: Identifying areas where the Bible is less c...

Welcome to the thirty-ninth episode of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we explore the epistemological journey of faith from being a step into the light to becoming a blind leap into the dark. Join us as we delve into the philosophical developments that shaped this transition: -René Descartes and his indubitable approach -John...

Welcome to the thirty-eighth episode of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we continue our exploration of the Essentials and Non-Essentials chart, populating it with various doctrines ranging from essentials to pure speculation. Join us as we: - Populate the chart with doctrines I consider essential for salvation and orthodoxy. -...

Welcome to the thirty-seventh episode of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we delve into the crucial topic of what truths are essential for salvation. We will break down each essential truth in detail, helping you understand the core beliefs necessary for salvation and the difficulties associated with each option. Join us as we...

Welcome to a new episode of "Theology Unplugged." In this podcast, we explore four reasons why I reject the doctrine of transubstantiation. This discussion is based on the Roman Catholic interpretation of John chapter 6, where Jesus says, "Unless you eat of my flesh and drink of my blood," and the implications of letting his followers walk away. Additionally, we will examine how transubstantiation...

Welcome to the second Question and Answer session of "Theology Unplugged." In this episode, we address several intriguing questions from our patrons, including: What is evangelicalism, and is it too political? Is the Trinity necessary for Christianity and for salvation? Various other theological questions submitted by our patrons. Join us as we dive into these important discussions and explore the...

Welcome to episode 36 of "Through Theology in a Year." In this episode, we explore the history of creeds, both Old Testament and New Testament. We'll delve into how essentials are defined by the regula fide, the Vincentian canon, and various creeds. Join us as we examine: Old Testament and New Testament creeds The role of the regula fide in defining essentials The Vincentian canon and its impact H...

Welcome to episode 35 of "Through Theology in a Year." This episode explores the historical patterns of sectarian divisions and the rise of institutional fundamentalism and Evangelicalism within the church. We discuss: -The Hasidim, Pharisees, and Sadducees -Early church creeds and the Reformation -The impact of the Enlightenment and the rise of liberalism and fundamentalism -The development of mo...

Welcome to the thirty-fourth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. Today, we continue our exploration of essentials and non-essentials in the Christian faith, diving deep into the terminology and concepts that define this crucial aspect of epistemology. In this session, we will: Explore key terminologies related to essentials and non-essentials. Share the sto...

Welcome to the thirty-threeepisode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we delve into the crucial topic of essentials and non-essentials in the Christian faith, a key subset of epistemology. We'll explore methodologies for distinguishing between essential and non-essential doctrines, examining the history of the Church and biblical essentials. Our g...

Welcome to a special episode of "Theology Unplugged"! In this session, we're trying out something new: a Q and A session with questions from my Patreon supporters. I'll be answering a variety of questions that my patrons have sent in, primarily focusing on the "Through Theology in a Year" sessions from the previous week. However, this is open to any questions from patrons and those who ask questio...

Welcome to the thirty-second episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we continue our discussion on Christian epistemology, focusing on cataphatic theology and how it complements apophatic theology. We will explore how to balance these two approaches within the Christian faith. By marrying the theology of mystery (apophatic) with the theology of...

Welcome to the thirty-first episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we continue our exploration of Christian epistemology by delving into the difference between apophatic and cataphatic theology-also known as the theology of mystery and the theology of revelation. We will examine these concepts throughout the history of the Church, understandin...

Welcome to the thirtieth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, titled "Postmodernizing the Faith," we explore how to effectively reach out to postmoderns. Drawing on Millard Erickson's book, we discuss four different strategies for leading a postmodern horse to water: 1. Changing the Horse: Making the horse no longer postmodern. 2. Changing t...

Welcome to the twenty-ninth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we continue our series on Christian epistemology with Part 3, delving into the relationship between postmodernism and Christian theology. We'll explore how postmodernism has influenced theological thought, leading to various perspectives such as inclusivism and pluralism. We'll...

Welcome to the twenty-sixth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we delve into postmodernist objections to Christianity, comparing them with modernist objections to gain a deeper understanding of the postmodern mindset. We'll be going through the formal laws of logic and examining how they underpin these objections. By understanding these ob...

Welcome to the twenty-seventh episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we explore postmodernist objections to Christianity, comparing them with modernist objections to gain a deeper understanding of the postmodern mindset. By examining these objections, we aim to build a foundation for discussing Christian epistemology. Understanding how postmod...

Welcome to the twenty-sixth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we continue our exploration of postmodernism, focusing on understanding and empathizing with its perspectives. We will delve into the main characteristics of postmodernism compared to modernism, highlighting why postmoderns are often skeptical about the concept of truth and whe...