Good Theological Thursday
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsWe are just two guys having conversations about life and theology and hoping that others will listen and dialogue with us!
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Why didn’t the world end at the eclipse?
April 11, 2024 19:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBW3: Drey discusses a new trend amongst Gen Z. James discusses the spiritual practice of a Rule of Life. Main Topic: Why did the solar eclipse not bring the rapture or end of the world? Why did people think it would? Drey and James discuss these questions and more!
Can I be a cultural Christian and an atheist?
April 04, 2024 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBW3: Drey discusses what it means to “abide” in Jesus. James gives some personal reflections on trusting God. Main Topic: This week, well-known atheist Richard Dawkins described himself as a “Cultural Christian” though he still does not believe Christianity to be true. Is this a tenable position to hold? Can we live out Christian morals without believing in the objective truth of Christianity? James and Drey
Was the cross divine child abuse?
March 28, 2024 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBW3: Drey discusses the meaning of the cup at the Lord’s Supper, and Drey and James discuss a recent controversy concerning the language Elevation church has chosen to use for Easter Sunday. Main Topic: Some argue that Christ’s death on the cross was God the Father unnecessarily abusing His Son. Is this a valid objection? How would
Cosmic Atonement?
March 21, 2024 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBW3: James discusses what it means to be a peacemaker. Main Topic: Is penal substitutionary atonement a thorough enough definition of Christ’s atoning work? What did Christ’s death and resurrection accomplish on a cosmic scale? James explores Colossians to discuss and answer these questions.
A Biblical View of Investing
March 14, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBW3: Drey and James discuss a new Gen Z word and the practice of “Daily Office”. Main Topic: Should Christians financially invest? Is there a limit to how much Christians should grow their wealth? Is investing in the stock market akin to gambling? We discuss these questions and more!
Let’s talk about contraceptives and sex!
February 22, 2024 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBW3: We share lessons from recent books we have been reading. Main Topic: Is sex just about having kids? What is the purpose of sex within marriage? Can we use contraceptives? Are all contraceptives okay? We discuss these questions and more!
Thoughts on “He Gets Us” Super Bowl ad
February 15, 2024 21:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBW3: We discuss some books we have been reading during our hiatus. Main Topic: We dive into the much discussed “He Gets Us” Super Bowl ad. Was there something wrong about the message of this ad? How should Christians respond to this ad? We discuss these questions and more!
Do the stories of Jesus’ birth take the Old Testment out of context?
December 20, 2023 21:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBWhat is the purpose of Old Testament prophecy? Do the Gospel narratives take OT prophecy out of context when applying it to story of Jesus’ birth? We discuss these questions and look at Matthew’s use of Isaiah 7:14 as an example of how the Gospel writers applied OT prophesy to Christ’s birth.
Will Jesus reign for 1,000 years?
December 14, 2023 22:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBW3: We discuss some recent thoughts they have had on Generation Z. Main Topic: We discuss the three views of the millennium (post-millennialism, amillennialism, and pre-millennialism) and give our reasons for holding to a premillennial view.
Should you tell your kids about Santa?
November 30, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBW3: Drey discusses his recent trip to the Evangelical Theological Society. Main Topic: What should Christians do about Santa? Is it wrong to tell your kids about or let your kids believe in Santa? We discuss these questions and more!
What does the Bible say about abortion?
November 09, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBWe talk about Drey’s upcoming trip to the Evangelical Theological Society meetings. We take a deeper look at how the Bible speaks to the issue of abortion.
Should the Church support Israel?
November 02, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBDoes God still have a plan for Israel? How should we respond to the recent war in Israel? We talk about these questions and more!
Does the Bible condone slavery?
October 26, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBDoes the Bible clearly condemn slavery? Why are there times where it seems slavery is allowed? Why did Paul instruct Masters to set their slaves free? We discuss these questions and more!
Head Coverings in 1 Corinthians 11 | Part 2
October 05, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBW3: We discuss John Piper’s recent comments on drinking coffee in worship. Main Topic: We continue our conversation on 1 Corinthians 11:2-16. What does Paul mean when he says woman is the glory of man? Why does he want women to cover their heads “because of angels”? We discuss these questions and more!
Head Coverings in 1 Corinthians 11
September 28, 2023 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBW3: We discuss Dreys new office addition and Jame's multiethnic preaching opportunity. Main Topic: We discuss Paul’s use of head coverings in 1 Corinthians 11.
Husbands and Wives in Ephesians 5
September 21, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBW3: We discuss a new podcast discovery and the recent Al Mohler/Andy Stanley controversy. Main Topic: We discuss Paul’s description of the husband/wife relationship in Ephesians 5:22-33.
Is it possible to lose your salvation? Examining of Hebrews 6
August 03, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBW3L: James and Drey discuss some personal journeys they have been on over the past few months. Main Topic: James and Drey take a detailed look at Hebrews 6:4-6. Does this passage suggest that som
Why does God want our praise?
July 20, 2023 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBW3L: James talks about his recent trip to Wyoming. James and Drey discuss which religions in the world are the wealthiest. Main Topic: Why does God tell us to praise Him? What does it look like to live a life of praise? James and Drey discuss how the church has answered these questions throughout history and how we can answer these questions today.
How should we read Biblical Wisdom Literature?
July 06, 2023 19:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBW3L: James and Drey some recent “sermon illustrations” that they have encountered. Main Topic: James and Drey wrestle with the question of how to read biblical Wisdom literature properly.
The Mission of Israel vs The Mission of the Church
June 29, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBW3L: We recap the recent happenings at the Southern Baptist Convention. Main Topic: What is God’s mission? How does God use Israel and the church to accomplish His mission? Is there a difference? We discuss these questions and more!
Dispensational vs Covenantal Theology
June 08, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBW3L: We discuss the recent Rick Warren and SBC controversy. Main Topic: What are the differences between dispensational and covenantal theology? Has dispensationalism been misunderstood? We discuss these questions and more!
Limited or Unlimited Atonement?
June 01, 2023 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBW3L: Drey gives some thoughts on the Sea of Galilee, and James gives another lesson from fatherhood. Main Topic: We give our response to ten arguments for limited atonement.
Thank you, Tim Keller
May 25, 2023 18:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBW3L: Drey reflects on the color blue in history, and James gives another lesson from Fatherhood. Main Topic: We reflect on the life and teachings of Tim Keller. We discuss why he had such an impact on our faith and culture and the ways his writings have influenced us.
Is God non-binary?
May 11, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBW3L: James gives a lesson from fatherhood, and Drey discusses Rainn Wilson’s new book, Soul Boom. Main Topic: Is God non-binary? What language does the Bible use to describe God? If God transcends sexual categories, what does it say about the nature of humanity? We discuss these questions and more!
What makes a good sermon?
April 27, 2023 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: Drey discusses CS Lewis' work "A Grief Observed." James starts a new segment called "Lessons from Fatherhood." Main Topic: James and Drey discuss what makes a good sermon. They discuss the things they listen for in sermons and the things they try to do when preaching.
Free Grace Theology
April 20, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBW3L: James and Drey reflect on the richness of Jesus’ saying “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Main Topic: What is free grace theology? What is the debate between free grace and lordship salvation? Is it a debate worth having?
Does the modern church overemphasize the cross?
March 23, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBW3: Drey gives some of his thoughts on the biblical definition of guilt and shame. Main Topic: Has the modern church overemphasized Jesus’ death and undersold other important aspects (for example, the resurrection) of the Gospel? Have we given an incomplete picture of what Jesus’ death accomplished? James and Drey discuss the meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection.
What does it mean to be human?
March 16, 2023 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBW3L: James discusses his recent reading of the book The Genesis of Gender by Abigail Favale. Main Topic: Does the modern church fully understand what it means to be human? Have we overvalued the soul/spirit while devaluing the body? James and Drey give their thoughts on biblical anthropology.
Ash Wednesday, Saddleback, and Technology
February 23, 2023 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35 MBW3L: Drey reflects on Ash Wednesday, and James reflects on the response of Rick Warren to Saddlebacks’s removal from the SBC. Main Topic: James and Drey discuss whether or not technology is good for the church and how it should be used by the church.
Thoughts on Asbury Revival
February 16, 2023 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBW3L: James and Drey talk about some recents books they have read. Main Topic: James and Drey give their reflections on the Asbury revival.
What does it mean to be masculine?
February 09, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBW3L: James gives a brief review of the book Jesus and John Wayne. Main Topic: What does Scripture tell us about what it means to be masculine? Has the church misdefined masculinity? James and Drey discuss these questions and more!
Response to the Respect for Marriage Act
December 08, 2022 21:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: Drey talks about four words you should frequently say as a leader. Main Topic: How should Christians respond to the recently passed Respect for Marriage act? Where do we go from here?
How did God preserve His Word?
December 01, 2022 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss whether it is true that “less is more.” Main Topic: Is it better to say that God preserved His Word for us or gave us what was sufficient? Are there potential dangers to the doctrine of preservation? How should we understand what God has done to give us His word today? James and Drey (but mostly Drey) wrestled through these questions.
Should the Mosaic law be our law?
November 17, 2022 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss the importance of developing trust as a leader. Main Topic: Theonomy suggests that the Mosaic law gives us a model for contemporary civil government. Does this align with Scripture? Why is Theonomy problematic? What should Christians do instead?
How do law and grace work together?
November 10, 2022 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: Drey gives us another leadership thought concerning the importance of speaking well of others in public. Main Topic: Do God’s law and God’s grace contradict? Why did the early church wrestle with these concepts? Are still any tensions between law and grace today? We discuss these questions and more!
How do we reconcile God’s sovereignty with human will?
November 03, 2022 20:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: As part of an ongoing series of leadership thoughts, Drey talks about “the last 10%” principle in handling conflict. Main Topic: How can we hold that God is both sovereign, and humanity has a “free will”? In this episode, Drey and James discuss problems and solutions related to this much debated question.
How does the Trinity work?
October 27, 2022 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss the idea that “culture eats strategy.” Main Topic: As part of our “How does that work?” series, we discuss the Trinity. What are some bad analogies for the Trinity? Why is the Trinity important? How can we explain the Trinity?
How can Jesus be God and man?
October 06, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: Drey discusses the “Good, fast, cheap” triangle. James discusses the importance of knowing the why. Main Topic: We begin a new series called “How does that work?” We begin by discussing how Jesus can be both fully God and fully man. Why is it important to hold this truth? How did this play out in Jesus’ life? Could Jesus have sinned? We discuss these questions and more!
Daily Life with God
September 29, 2022 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: Drey begins our episode with a helpful thought on how leaders develop good ideas. Main Topic: How much should we involve God in our daily decisions? What does it mean to “walk in the Spirit”? We discuss what it looks like to live daily life with God.
Original Sin
September 15, 2022 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBWhy does humanity sin? Did we inherit a sin nature from Adam? Are we born guilty? Join us this week as we tackle the doctrine of original sin.
Christians and Confession
June 02, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: Main Topic: What role does “confessing sins” play in the life of a believer? Have Christians overemphasized the practice of confessing sins? Do believers still need to repent? We discuss these questions and more!
Reflections on Uvalde and Sexual Abuse in the Church
May 26, 2022 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: Main Topic: We discuss our thoughts on the tragic shooting in Uvalde and on the report on how Southern Baptist leaders have handled cases of sexual abuse.
Is the Bible easy to read?
May 19, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss some reflections we have had on “simple ministry.” Main Topic: Is the Bible an easy book to read? What is the difference between an unbeliever and a believer in reading the Bible? How can we read to best understand the Bible? We discuss these questions and more!
Weird Things in Genesis Part 2
May 05, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss Henry Nouwen’s book The Wounded Healer Main Topic: Why was Cain’s offering rejected? Who did he marry? How did all the animals fit on the ark? Was the flood worldwide? We discuss these questions and more!
Weird Things in Genesis Part 2
May 05, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss Henry Nouwen’s book The Wounded Healer Main Topic: Why was Cain’s offering rejected? Who did he marry? How did all the animals fit on the ark? Was the flood worldwide? We discuss these questions and more!
Weird Things in Genesis Part 1
April 28, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss if homosexuality is the object of God’s wrath or the result of God’s wrath. Main Topic: How literal should we take the story of Genesis 1? How can there be day and night without a sun? What is the overall point the author of Genesis 1 is trying to make? Does Genesis 1 promote a young earth? We discuss these questions and more!
Fake Bible Passages?
April 21, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss some of the things we were reminded of over Easter weekend. Main Topic: What do we do with Mark 16:9-20 and John 8:1-11, which do not appear to be part of the original Gospels? What values do these texts have? Should we consider them to be on the same level of Scripture? Should we teach them? We discuss these questions and more!
Who is responsible when church leaders fail?
April 14, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss whether the church has delegated too much responsibility to outside organizations to disciple its people. Main Topic: Who is to blame when a pastor or church leader falls? What role should church members play in keeping their leaders accountable? Join us as we discuss these important questions!
What is the church?
April 07, 2022 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We give our thoughts on online ordinations. Main Topic: What is the church? How should a church be structured? Who is responsible for the growth of the church? We discuss these questions and more!
Is tongues for the church today? A look at 1 Corinthians 14 (Part 2)
March 31, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss the importance of believers practicing intercessory prayer. Main Topic: In part 2 of our discussion on 1 Corinthians 14, we seek to answer some controversial questions. Is tongues meant for all believers? Can I learn to speak in tongues? Should I have a prayer language? We discuss these questions and more!