Latest Schmitt Podcast Episodes
#106 // Michael Ward | The Secret In The Chronicles Of Narnia
Optiv Theology Podcast - July 01, 2024 14:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, I got to talk with Michael Ward. Ward is an English literary critic and theologian at the University of Oxford where he serves as an associate member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion. He is the author of many books including Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagina...
#105 // Why Does God Judge Humans? (ft. Thomas R. Schreiner)
Optiv Theology Podcast - June 20, 2024 18:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, I got to talk with Thomas Schreiner. Dr. Schreiner is the Associate Dean for the School of Theology and the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Professor of Biblical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has written many book...
#39 // Darkness
Dr. Scott Jensen Podcast - June 04, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsMental health is a major topic discussed today. On this podcast, I explore these topics from a physician's perspective - but also from the point of view of someone who lost a loved one to suicide. We must fight against the darkness!
#104 // What Is J.R.R. Tolkien’s Theology Behind Middle Earth? (ft. Austin Freeman)
Optiv Theology Podcast - May 27, 2024 16:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, I got to talk with Austin Freeman. Freeman is the Chair of the Department of Apologetics and Assistant Professor at Houston Christian University. He recently wrote a book, Tolkien Dogmatics, that reveals the systematic theology found in Middle Earth through The Lord of the Rings...
#103 // What Is The Purpose Of Art? (ft. Vince Pierri)
Optiv Theology Podcast - May 20, 2024 18:05 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, I got to talk with the Lead Pastor from The Bridge Church in Alexandria, Kentucky, Vince Pierri. Vince has his MDiv from Trinity International University and has been in various types of ministry for over a decade. I have known Vince for over five years from when he worked at Hi...
#103 // What Is The Purpose Of Art And Worship? (ft. Vince Pierri)
Optiv Theology Podcast - May 20, 2024 18:05 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, I got to talk with the Lead Pastor from The Bridge Church in Alexandria, Kentucky, Vince Pierri. Vince has his MDiv from Trinity International University and has been in various types of ministry for over a decade. I have known Vince for over five years from when he worked at Hi...
#38 // Personality
Dr. Scott Jensen Podcast - May 09, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWhat if what we eat impacts our personality? What if environmental factors in the way we were raised has more of a bearing on who we are than we might have thought? In this most recent podcast, we explore how personalities are formed and cultivated. As a family doc who sees the struggles of devel...
#102 // Why Should Christians Write Stories? (ft. Kathryn Butler)
Optiv Theology Podcast - April 23, 2024 16:55 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, I got to talk with the author of the Dream Keeper Saga, Kathryn Butler. Kathryn got her M.D. at Columbia University and completed her surgical and critical care trailing at Massachusetts General Hospital. She then left the medical industry to homeschool her kids. As a stay at ho...
#37 // The Big Lie
Dr. Scott Jensen Podcast - April 19, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsRemember the Big Lie they told in 2020 and beyond? We devastated society and have imposed permanent consequences in the way our society operates... in the way our children are treated. In this podcast, we recount the devastation --- with the call to action of "Never Again!"
#101 // How Does The Old Testament Point Towards Christ? (ft. Dr. Vern Poythress)
Optiv Theology Podcast - April 15, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, I got to have a conversation with the Professor of New Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, Dr. Vern Poythress. Dr. Poythress has six academic degrees including his PhD from Harvard University and his Masters of Letters...
#100 // Can We Trust Our Bible Translations? (ft. Dr. Stephen Carlson)
Optiv Theology Podcast - April 08, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Stephen Carlson. Dr. Carlson is the Associate Professor of Biblical and Early Christian Studies at the Australian Catholic University. He earned his Ph.D in New Testament from Duke University and went on to complete his postdoctoral research fellow at Upps...
#99 // Is The New Covenant Better Than The Old Covenant? (ft. Jared Compton)
Optiv Theology Podcast - March 25, 2024 12:26 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, I got to talk with Jared Compton. Jared is the Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, MN. Jared has written several books including Psalms 110 and the Logic of Hebrews and Biblical Theology according to the Ap...
#98 // How Should Christians Make Decisions (With The Holy Spirit)? (ft. Vince Pierri)
Optiv Theology Podcast - March 18, 2024 14:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, I got to talk with the Lead Pastor from The Bridge Church in Alexandria, Kentucky, Vince Pierri. Vince has his MDiv from Trinity International University and has been in various types of ministry for over a decade. I have known Vince for over five years from when he worked at Hi...
#97 // What Is Holy Sexuality? (ft. Dr. Christopher Yuan)
Optiv Theology Podcast - March 11, 2024 20:58 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Christopher Yuan. Dr. Yuan is a scholar, author, and the founder of the Holy Sexuality Project. Christopher tells his testimony about how he went from being a gay, drug dealing convict, in prison for the possession of 9.1 tons of marijuana to repenting of ...
#96 // Why Is Narnia So Important? (ft. Hal Poe & David C. Downing)
Optiv Theology Podcast - March 05, 2024 14:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, I got to sit down with the Professor of Faith and Culture at Union University, Dr. Hal Poe, and the Co-Director of the Wade Center in Wheaton, IL, Dr. David C. Downing. We talked about why it’s important for Christians to write fantasy stories, what inspired C.S. Lewis to write ...
#36 // Devastation
Dr. Scott Jensen Podcast - February 20, 2024 18:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsDevastation. Permanent learning loss, a growing distrust in our institutions, and no accountability for the leaders who sent us down this road. In this podcast, we explore every consequence of lockdowns, how we treated our children, and the long-term ramifications we'll be feeling for decades to ...
#95 // How Did The Church Start? (ft. Clifton Ward)
Optiv Theology Podcast - February 19, 2024 13:17 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Andy talks with the Associate Professor of Church History and Theology at Covenant College about the early church, the apostles creed, how the books of the Bible were chosen, and the Great Schism. Clifton Ward is a Professor and has authored many academic books on church histor...
#94 // Why Do Protestants Convert? (ft. Brad Littlejohn)
Optiv Theology Podcast - February 12, 2024 17:36 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Andy talks with Brad Littlejohn. Brad is the Founder and former President of the Davenante Institute and is a fellow at Ethics and Public Policy Center. He has also taught at Moody Bible Institute, Bethlehem College and Seminary, and Patrick Henry College. Andy and Brad discuss...
#35 // Lawsuit
Dr. Scott Jensen Podcast - February 05, 2024 15:40 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsI am suing Keith Ellison and the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. Why am I doing this? What is the update? What may be the outcome? I’m joined by Upper Midwest Law Center's James Dickey as we discuss the precedent for free speech and professionals.
#93 // What Is Orthodoxy?
Optiv Theology Podcast - February 05, 2024 06:04 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Nic and Andy discuss Chapter 6 of G.K. Chesterton’s book, Orthodoxy. They also discuss church structure, infallibility, doctrine, and Christian Orthodoxy. Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivn...
#92 // What Does Jesus Teach Us Through His Miracles? (ft. Vern S. Poythress)
Optiv Theology Podcast - January 30, 2024 01:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Andy interviews author, scholar, and theologian, Vern S. Poythress. They discuss Vern’s book, The Miracles of Jesus: How the Savior's Mighty Acts Serve as Signs of Redemption. Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://ww...
#91 // Is Theistic Evolution Biblical? (ft. Ken Ham)
Optiv Theology Podcast - January 22, 2024 13:51 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Andy talks with the founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis, The Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter, Ken Ham. They talk about about Biblical Authority and the validity of the Biblical text as it relates to our origin account in Genesis. Sign up for an Optiv Network subscript...
#90 // Has Israel Gone Too Far? (And Other Questions Related To The War In Israel)
Optiv Theology Podcast - January 16, 2024 00:28 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsNic and Andy continue their conversation from last episode, answering questions sent in by a listener. Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Emai...
Bonus: Nic And Andy Answer 1/4 Of A Listeners Question
Optiv Theology Podcast - January 08, 2024 15:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWe will answer the rest once Nic is back from his multi-million dollar vacation paid for by his million dollar church salary. Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter....
#34 // Playing God
Dr. Scott Jensen Podcast - January 04, 2024 06:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Scott Jensen discusses the tyranny of experts and the health/government conglomerate who tries to "play God." Humans must be humble, open and honest. Nowhere is this more critical than in the field of healthcare. No one can be God, but many are trying to be.
#89 // How Can Christians Be Intimate With Christ? (ft. Tom Flaherty)
Optiv Theology Podcast - January 03, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Andy and Tom discuss intimacy with Christ. Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at [email protected] with your que...
G.K. Chesterton: Orthodoxy (Pt. II)
Optiv Theology Podcast - December 27, 2023 17:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Andy and Nic discuss chapter five of Chesterton's book; Orthodoxy. Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at andy@optivne...
#88 // Can You Fall Away From Salvation? (ft. Jared Compton)
Optiv Theology Podcast - December 12, 2023 21:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Andy talks with Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Bethlehem Seminary, Jared Compton, about Hebrews 6, falling away from salvation, and much more. Jared’s Desiring God article on Hebrews 6 Verses on assurance of salvation Sign up for an Optiv Net...
G.K. Chesterton: Orthodoxy (Pt. I)
Optiv Theology Podcast - December 06, 2023 19:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsNic and Andy discuss G.K. Chesterton’s book, Orthodoxy. Doug Wilson on C.S. Lewis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAJcTNCx88I Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.substack.com/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitte...
#33 // Isolation
Dr. Scott Jensen Podcast - November 30, 2023 14:32 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Scott Jensen discusses the implications of the forced isolation of society. Our kids, our elders, and our friends were forced into isolation. We still deal with those ramifications today and will for a generation. As human beings, it’s time to reassert our right to live FREE.
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