Latest Christian theology Podcast Episodes
How Theology is Revealed in Nature and Scripture | Theoretical-Practical Theology Session #9
Better Bible Reading Podcast - April 07, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFrom Theoretical-Practical Theology Volume 1, pages 73-80 Is theology a biblical term? What can we learn about God outside the Bible? How does Scripture relate to reason? These are all questions we answer today by looking at Peter van Mastricht's explanation of how theology is revealed in natur...
How to Read the New Testament in One Month | Recovery From Failed Reading Plans
Better Bible Reading Podcast - March 31, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHow difficult is it to read the entire New Testament in a month? Actually, it's much easier than trying to read the entire Bible in a year. We're a quarter of the way through the year, and that means that many of us are currently struggling with how badly we have failed in our Bible reading plan...
Does Theology Put God in a Box? | Theoretical-Practical Theology Session #8
Better Bible Reading Podcast - March 24, 2022 03:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsSome people are bothered by the idea of systematic theology because they're afraid that this puts God in a box. But is this true? Today we'll talk about why the Bible commands us to have a certain method of theology, and how this protects, rather than limits, our understanding of who God is. To ...
Christian Meditation? It's Not What You Think
Better Bible Reading Podcast - March 17, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAfter a couple of weeks off, we're back! Meditation is a tricky word because it means different things for different people. It could have one meaning for an atheist, another for an exercise enthusiast, and another for a Christian. But for Christians and Bible readers, what exactly is meditati...
The Nature of Theology | Theoretical-Practical Theology Session #7
Better Bible Reading Podcast - February 24, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFrom Theoretical-Practical Theology Volume 1, pages 63-66 What exactly is systematic theology? Is it wrong to create a system of theology? We'll answer those questions today by looking again to Peter van Mastricht. He makes the biblical case for why we should view theology as a "system" and wha...
What Book of the Bible Should I Start With?
Better Bible Reading Podcast - February 17, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsNew Christians and Bible readers trying a new reading plan often wrestle with the question: what book of the Bible should I start with? The go-to answer for most people is the gospel of John, while the Bible's answer seems to be Genesis. We'll tackle this question by talking about the benefit of...
How to Study Long Passages of Scripture | Theoretical-Practical Theology Session #6
Better Bible Reading Podcast - February 10, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFrom Theoretical-Practical Theology Volume 1, pages 29-31. Today we finish up our study of Peter van Mastricht's introduction "The Best Method of Preaching". Mastricht uses the last few pages to talk about some helpful ways to study long passages of scripture. After that, he gives some closing ...
Update: We're Taking a Sabbatical...
Thrive Theology - February 10, 2022 02:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe know this isn't the podcast episode you were expecting. And to be honest, neither were we. But our lives have had some (good) changes and we want to share a bit out what the Holy Spirit has been doing in our lives. 🔗 Find us on Instagram 🔗 Visit our website Bible teaching resources: • Bible...
When the Bible Seems Overwhelming...
Better Bible Reading Podcast - February 03, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIt's February, the time of year when Bible reading plans tend to go out the window, stress amplifies, and our weeks start to get very busy. Worst of all, our guilt or our shortcomings so far this year make the prospect of Bible reading seem altogether overwhelming. It shouldn't be this way, but ...
How the Bible Speaks to Our Head and Our Heart | Theoretical-Practical Theology Session #5
Better Bible Reading Podcast - January 27, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFrom Theoretical-Practical Theology Volume 1, pages 12-28 Today in our study, Peter van Mastricht takes us through some helpful ways to use any text of scripture as a teaching method. He offers six uses of the Bible for the head and the heart. We'll look at the Bible doctrine as the "truth" of ...
Honest Review of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast
Better Bible Reading Podcast - January 20, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe Rise and Fall of Mars Hill is a podcast production of Christianity Today, documenting the church of famed and controversial pastor Mark Driscoll. This podcast was a highly anticipated production during the Summer and Fall of 2021 and has received both high praise and critique from listeners....
Did the Sermon Preach the Text? | Mastricht Session #4
Better Bible Reading Podcast - January 13, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFrom Theoretical-Practical Theology Volume 1, pages 7-11. Did the Sermon Preach the Text? Peter van Mastricht wants to encourage pastors to make sure that their sermons stay focused on the sermon text. The way to do this is by maintaining a careful balance in the way the sermon is presented. Bu...
Thank You For a Great 2021! Here's to Quality Bible Reading in 2022.
Better Bible Reading Podcast - January 06, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFriends- Welcome to 2022! Let's dedicate this year to quality Bible reading! Today on the show, we'll reflect on some exciting stats from the show in 2021. Then I'll share what you can expect from Better Bible Reading in 2022! Support the show If you enjoyed this episode and want to support t...
How to Write in Your Bible in 2022 | My Reading Plan and Method
Better Bible Reading Podcast - December 30, 2021 02:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsToday I'm sharing my Bible reading plan strategy for 2022: Active Reading! To do this, we're going to look at a strategy that involves writing in our Bibles- and several types of wide-margin Bibles that are great for this strategy. Be sure to check the episode link for reading plan downloads and...
Mastricht's Impact on Jonathan Edwards | with Dr. Matthew Everhard
Better Bible Reading Podcast - December 16, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsToday we welcome to the show Dr. Matthew Everhard- pastor of Gospel Fellowship PCA, Jonathan Edwards scholar, and Youtuber with some great Bible and theology content. Since we are working through Peter van Mastricht's Theoretical Practical Theology, this was a great chance for us to sit down and...
Preaching or Entertainment? Mastricht Session #3
Better Bible Reading Podcast - December 09, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFrom Theoretical-Practical Theology Volume 1, pages 6-7. Preaching or Entertainment? This question is relevant today, but it's also one that Peter van Mastricht directly deals with! How a sermon is arranged says a lot about the pastor, but it also says a lot about church members and our view of...
Free Options to Immediately Improve Your Bible Reading
Better Bible Reading Podcast - December 02, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIt's the season of giving! We've entered the home stretch of 2021, and in this episode, I want to help you make the most of December by sharing some powerful options that will immediately improve your Bible reading. And best of all, these options are completely free! Support the show If you e...
Season 4 Wrap-up
Thrive Theology - November 25, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAs season 4 of the Thrive Theology podcast draws to a close, we wanted to take some time for a more casual chat and review the last few months of podcast episodes. We discuss our favourite episodes, why researching the social justice series was difficult, and what we're looking forward to about...
Preaching and Hearing | Mastricht Session #2
Better Bible Reading Podcast - November 25, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFrom Theoretical-Practical Theology Volume 1, pages 1-6. Peter van Mastricht introduces his best method for preaching by talking about the benefit of his method. He says that it has a goal both for preachers as well as hearers. We'll unpack what Mastricht has to say in his best method for preac...
The History of Altar Calls & Why Asking Jesus into Your Heart Can Be a Problem (Soteriology Pt. 3)
Thrive Theology - November 18, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIf you grew up in the evangelical world of North America, there's a good chance you attended a Christian event at some point that involved an altar call, complete with a passionate plea for repentance and emotionally evocative music. In the final episode of our series on soteriology, we discuss ...
Heaven, Hell, Angels and Trees | Listener Questions Answered
Better Bible Reading Podcast - November 18, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsToday on the show, I answer some listener questions! If you have any questions you would like to send me for a future episode, reach out to me at [email protected] Here are the questions for this episode: All angels & humans had freedom of choice. Once we are in Eternity if we still ...
Atonement, Grace, and How “Born Again” Influenced Modern Evangelicalism (Soteriology Pt. 2)
Thrive Theology - November 11, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn part two of our series on the doctrine of salvation, we take a look at different atonement theories and how Calvinism and Arminianism both answer the question of how God's sovereignty works with man's free will to achieve salvation. Plus, we take a close look at the history of the "born again...
Why Theoretical-Practical Theology? Mastricht Session #1
Better Bible Reading Podcast - November 11, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn recent episodes, we considered the importance of systematic theology for the average person. This discipline helps us become better Bible readers and it brings clarity to what we believe. Starting today, we will begin a bi-weekly study through systematic theology, using Peter van Mastricht's ...
What’s Really Necessary for Salvation: Justification, Sanctification, & Baptism (Soteriology Pt. 1)
Thrive Theology - November 04, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsC. S. Lewis once said that what makes Christianity different from all other religions is God's grace towards us. For this first episode in our three-part series on the doctrine of salvation, we discuss the doctrines of redemption, justification, and sanctification. Also, is baptism required for ...
16 Months in the Gospel of John
Better Bible Reading Podcast - November 04, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsMy church recently spent 16 months going through the gospel of John on Sunday mornings. I sit down with pastor Josh Hinson from Ortega Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Florida to reflect on what we have learned and gained from this important book in the Bible. In this episode, we talk about t...
The Life and Legacy of Jonathan Edwards
Thrive Theology - October 28, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPerhaps best known for his sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Jonathan Edwards is the feature historic figure of this week's podcast episode. He was a devoted Calvinist theologian and preacher, becoming a significant leader in the Great Awakening because of his vocation. He was also ...
Celebrating Justification by Faith Alone
Better Bible Reading Podcast - October 28, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOctober 31st should be a day for Protestants to celebrate the hallmark doctrine of justification by faith alone. But for many of us, we're preoccupied with eating candy and covering our bushes with fake spider webs. Today we talk about why this doctrine is what sets us apart from Roman Catholici...
A History of Preaching: Medieval Homilies, the Reformation, & Protestant Sermons
Thrive Theology - October 21, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHave you ever wondered how preaching & sermons became the focal point of the Protestant Church? Starting with the Middle Ages, we explore the history of preaching in the Church—from how the Reformation forever changed the focus of religious assemblies to the technology that profoundly shaped eva...
You, Me, and Systematic Theology
Better Bible Reading Podcast - October 21, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsToday I share our new project on Teaching Thursdays- and one that will take a LONG time to complete: Our first Systematic Theology book study together! This episode is all about convincing you of the importance of systematic theology, and why our best choice is a new edition of an old book: Theo...
A Biblical View of Singleness: Lies, Truth, & Encouragement
Thrive Theology - October 14, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIf you've been listening for a while, you know that Emily & Bethany have walked very different paths regarding marriage and singleness. In this episode, Bethany shares what she's learned about walking with the Lord through her season of singleness, and they both discuss the different lies that s...
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