Church for Dummies
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA podcast exploring church history and culture from a protestant perspective. Expect an upbeat flavor, with a hint of sarcasm.
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Episodes
Covenant of Creation
September 29, 2021 10:50 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBThe guys are back on the mics after a long (and totally intentional) break. In this episode, Josh and Isaac begin their journey exploring each of the covenants in the Bible, breakdown what they mean and how they lead us to Jesus.
Bible Translations
July 07, 2021 11:18 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBAre all English Bible Translations created equal? Is there truly "one translation to rule them all"? In this episode, Josh and Isaac discuss what they have learned regarding Bible translations and present a fair and balanced viewpoint that aligns with Christian scholarship.
The Bible through Church History
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBGod's people throughout the ages have always treasured His written words, but have you ever wondered how we actually got them? More importantly, isn't the King James Version the only translation of the Bible people should use? (If it was good enough for Paul, it should be good enough for us, right?) In this episode, Josh and Isaac begin a multi-episode discussion on the history of the Bible, Bible translations, and the King Jame Only controversy.
Covenants or Dispensations?
April 28, 2021 10:59 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBUnderstanding the Bible's overarching storyline is very important, but how does it all fit together? In this episode, Josh and Isaac discuss two different ways of viewing the Bible's storyline and how it all fits together.
God's People in the O.T.
April 14, 2021 14:04 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBHow were people saved in the Old Testament? Are Israel and the Church separate entities? Join Josh and Isaac as they begin a new series exploring the biblical covenants, Israel, the Church, and Christ.
Church through the Ages (Part 5)
April 07, 2021 13:17 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBAs the series, "Church through the Ages" comes to a close, Josh and Isaac talk about how the church was governed, how it grew, and how it evangelized from 1901 up through modern times.
The Jesus(es) of Different Churches
March 31, 2021 11:03 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBMany people speak of Jesus and many claim to follow Him. However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that there are many differing views on who Jesus is and what He has done. In this episode, Josh and Isaac explain why it is so important that we know who Jesus is and what He has done.
Church through the Ages (Part 4)
March 17, 2021 11:56 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBWhat was the church like during the Age of Progress? How did the advances of science and technology effect the growth of the church? In this episode, Josh and Isaac discuss how the church was governed, how it expanded and how it evangelized between 1789 and 1914.
Church through the Ages (Part 3)
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBWhat was the church like during the Age of Reason? What about the Puritans and New England revivals? In this Episode, Josh and Isaac discuss how the church was governed, how it expanded and how it evangelized during the Age of Reason as well as the New England revivals.
Southern Baptists, the LGBT, and Excommunication
March 08, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this bonus episode, Josh and Isaac discuss the recent decision of the Southern Baptist Convention to disfellowship four churches for sexual abuse and LGBTQ acceptance.
Church through the Ages (Part 2)
March 03, 2021 13:46 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBWhat was the church in the Middle Ages like? What events led to the Reformation? In this Episode, Josh and Isaac discuss how the church was governed, how it expanded and how it evangelized from the Middle Ages through the Protestant Reformation.
Church through the Ages (Part 1)
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBHow did the earliest church grow? How was it governed? How did it evangelize? In this Episode, Josh and Isaac give a broad-stroke overview of how the church grew and spread over the first 500 centuries of its existence.
What is Church?
February 19, 2021 14:59 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThe word "church" is used quite frequently in our society, yet it seems increasingly difficult to define. Is the church a building? A social club to help a community? A religious empire? In this episode, Josh and Isaac discus the biblical and historical meaning of "church" and how it applies to us today.