Season 4

The First Council of Nicaea: What Actually Happened & Why Does It Matter for Us Today?
* Theology for the PeopleSeptember 30, 2024x
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The First Council of Nicaea: What Actually Happened & Why Does It Matter for Us Today?

When we talk about “the Early Church” many people’s minds immediately go to the first generation of Christianity, recorded in the Book of Acts and addressed in the New Testament. But what happened after that, and why does it matter for Christians living today? Matt Pursley i...

A Biblical Theology of Spiritual Growth, & Creating a Discipleship Pathway - with John Whittaker
* Theology for the PeopleJune 12, 2024x
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A Biblical Theology of Spiritual Growth, & Creating a Discipleship Pathway - with John Whittaker

What is a discipleship pathway, and how do you go about creating one? What is the process by which people grow spiritually, and how do we help them do that? Dr. John Whittaker has served as a pastor and theologian for many years, in different capacities. He is the author of ...

A Biblical Vision for Leadership - with John Currie
* Theology for the PeopleJune 05, 2024x
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A Biblical Vision for Leadership - with John Currie

Leadership is a very popular topic in modern business discussions, but what does the Bible have to say about leadership? And is there a difference between the vision for leadership given in the Bible versus that which comes from the world? John Currie is professor of pastora...

Cultivating a Heavenward Mindset in an Epicurean World - with Cameron Cole
* Theology for the PeopleMay 29, 2024x
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Cultivating a Heavenward Mindset in an Epicurean World - with Cameron Cole

Cameron Cole experienced every parent’s worst nightmare: they put their son to bed one night, and in the morning they awoke to find that he had died in his sleep. However, the message of the Gospel, is that their son did indeed wake up in a greater and more profound way: he ...

Does Baptism Play a Role in Salvation? - with Stephen Pomeroy
* Theology for the PeopleMay 22, 2024x
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Does Baptism Play a Role in Salvation? - with Stephen Pomeroy

Is baptism a requirement for salvation? There are some Christian groups who say that it is, and others who say it isn’t.  In this episode of Theology for the People, I am joined by Pastor Stephen Pomeroy from White Fields Community Church , and we look at the Bible verses an...

Theological Anthropology: What is It, and How Does It Shape Our Understanding of Ourselves & Others? - with Michael Payne
* Theology for the PeopleMay 15, 2024x
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Theological Anthropology: What is It, and How Does It Shape Our Understanding of Ourselves & Others? - with Michael Payne

Do you know what sex robots, racism, and gender identity all have in common? In addition to being topics that are discussed in this episode, these topics are all related to the subject of Theological (or Biblical) Anthropology. My guest in this episode is Michael Payne. Mike...

Clarity is Kindness: Why Creeds and Confessions are Helpful for Transmitting and Protecting the Faith - with Carl Trueman
* Theology for the PeopleMay 08, 2024x
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Clarity is Kindness: Why Creeds and Confessions are Helpful for Transmitting and Protecting the Faith - with Carl Trueman

What role should creeds and confessions play in the life of a Christian or of a church? If we have the Bible, then why are creeds and confessions necessary at all? Dr. Carl Trueman is the professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College. He is an esteemed ch...

Habits of Grace which Lead to Growth: the Benefits of Journaling & Other Spiritual Disciplines - with Mike Neglia
* Theology for the PeopleMay 01, 2024x
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Habits of Grace which Lead to Growth: the Benefits of Journaling & Other Spiritual Disciplines - with Mike Neglia

Spiritual disciplines are intentional, repeated practices which help you to grow in relationship with God. In this episode, I speak with my friend and colleague, Mike Neglia about his practice of journaling, and how it has benefited him spiritually. We also talk about the ...

Hard is Only Half the Story: The Role of Taking Steps of Faith in Spiritual Growth - with Wendy Zahorjanski
* Theology for the PeopleApril 24, 2024x
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Hard is Only Half the Story: The Role of Taking Steps of Faith in Spiritual Growth - with Wendy Zahorjanski

Taking a step into the unknown can be scary, and yet, when led by God, it can lead to incredible spiritual growth and benefits for your life. Wendy Zahorjanski is a missionary in Serbia with her husband, Danny, in the city of Kragujevac, where they planted a church. Wendy ...

From Doubt to Belief: The Factors Involved in Journeys to Faith in Jesus - with Randy Newman
* Theology for the PeopleApril 17, 2024x
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From Doubt to Belief: The Factors Involved in Journeys to Faith in Jesus - with Randy Newman

Randy Newman grew up in a secular Jewish home, but through relationships with Christians, as well as through a series of personal events and realizations, he became a Christian. Randy is now a senior fellow for apologetics at the C.S. Lewis Institute , and over the past severa...

Almost a Reformer: How Erasmus of Rotterdam Fueled the Reformation but Personally Stopped Short - with Shane Angland
* Theology for the PeopleApril 10, 2024x
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Almost a Reformer: How Erasmus of Rotterdam Fueled the Reformation but Personally Stopped Short - with Shane Angland

Desiderius Erasmus is one of the most important figures in the history of the Protestant Reformation. He was a key thinker, and the compiler of many of the manuscripts that were used in translating the Bible from Greek and Hebrew into languages of the people. He was also in co...

Loving the Ones Who Drive You Crazy: How and Why Christians Should Pursue Unity in the Church - with Jamie Dunlop
* Theology for the PeopleApril 03, 2024x
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Loving the Ones Who Drive You Crazy: How and Why Christians Should Pursue Unity in the Church - with Jamie Dunlop

Jamie Dunlop is an associate pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, in Washington D.C. and the author of the book, Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy: Eight Truths for Pursuing Unity in Your Church . Jamie's church is only a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol building, and ...

Go and Do Likewise: the Role of Acts of Mercy in the Mission of Jesus - with Amy DiMarcangelo
* Theology for the PeopleMarch 27, 2024x
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Go and Do Likewise: the Role of Acts of Mercy in the Mission of Jesus - with Amy DiMarcangelo

In the Parable to the Good Samaritan, Jesus concludes the parable with this phrase: “Go and Do Likewise.” What then is the role of “acts of mercy” or providing for physical needs, in regard to the Great Commission we’ve received from Jesus: to go into the world and preach th...

Digital Liturgies: How the Internet Impacts Christian Discipleship - with Samuel James
* Theology for the PeopleMarch 20, 2024x
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Digital Liturgies: How the Internet Impacts Christian Discipleship - with Samuel James

The internet is a tool that nearly everyone uses on a daily basis, but what impact does it have on us in regard to Christian discipleship? How have digital devices transformed the way that communities and churches, function, and what challenges do these technologies pose for u...

William Tyndale and the Desire for the English Bible - with Shane Angland
* Theology for the PeopleMarch 13, 2024x
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William Tyndale and the Desire for the English Bible - with Shane Angland

If you read the Bible in English, you may not realize all of the drama and sacrifices that went into getting the Bible translated into the English language.  William Tyndale was an English biblical scholar and linguist who became a leading figure in the Protestant Reformatio...

Understanding the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit - with Fred Sanders
* Theology for the PeopleMarch 06, 2024x
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Understanding the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit - with Fred Sanders

Who is the Holy Spirit, and how does an understanding of the person and work of the Holy Spirit contribute to our life and faith as believers in Jesus?  Fred Sanders is professor of theology at the Torrey Honors College at Biola University. He is the author of a much sought-...

Mental Health & the Bible - with David Murray
* Theology for the PeopleFebruary 28, 2024x
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Mental Health & the Bible - with David Murray

How should we, as Christians think about mental health and mental illness? Are there ways in which the Bible gives us insights into treating mental illness, that go beyond what modern secular scholarship can provide? In this episode, I speak with David Murray. David Murray h...

Explaining the Three Main Views on Eschatology
* Theology for the PeopleFebruary 21, 2024x
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Explaining the Three Main Views on Eschatology

For many people, the study of the “end times” can feel mysterious and disorienting. But, upon examination, what you find is that there are really only three main lenses through which people interpret the eschatological texts in the Bible. In this episode, my friend Aaron Sal...

Why Psalm 23 is a Microcosm of the Bible - with David Gibson
* Theology for the PeopleFebruary 14, 2024x
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Why Psalm 23 is a Microcosm of the Bible - with David Gibson

Psalm 23 is one of the most well-known and beloved passages in the Bible. It is often read at funerals, or at times when people are in need of comfort.  And yet, there is more to this Psalm than many people realize. According to my guest, David Gibson, Psalm 23 echoes the ma...

Peter J. Williams - Why Jesus’ Teachings in the Gospels are Reliable & Incredible
* Theology for the PeopleFebruary 07, 2024x
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Peter J. Williams - Why Jesus’ Teachings in the Gospels are Reliable & Incredible

Many people consider Jesus to be a great teacher, but few actually realize just how incredible his teachings actually were. Dr. Peter J. Williams is the principal of Tyndale House in Cambridge, and he is the chair of the International Greek New Testament Project. He is also ...

Andrew Wilson - Romanticism & “Protestant Paganism”: Christianity in Relation to Western Culture
* Theology for the PeopleJanuary 31, 2024x
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Andrew Wilson - Romanticism & “Protestant Paganism”: Christianity in Relation to Western Culture

In this first episode of Season 4, Nick Cady speaks with pastor and author Andrew Wilson about why understanding western culture is important for Christian theology and mission. Andrew has a PhD from King’s College London, and he serves as the teaching pastor at King’s Churc...

Season 4 Trailer
* Theology for the PeopleJanuary 19, 202400:00:42

Season 4 Trailer

The new season of Theology for the People will be coming, starting in January 31, 2024, and featuring topics including: Eschatology, Church History, Mental Health, Practical Theology, and more. Upcoming guests include Shane Angland, Andrew Wilson, Peter J. Williams, and Fred...