Season 5
How God's Grace Meets Us at Rock Bottom: Ray Ortlund on Isaiah 57:15
In this episode, Nick Cady is joined by pastor and author Ray Ortlund Jr. to talk about how God's grace meets us in our lowest moments. Ray is the president of Renewal Ministries , and the pastor to pastors at Immanuel Church in Nashville. He is an Old Testament scholar, h...
Unlocking Scripture: Six Keys for Faithful Bible Interpretation - with Jon Nielson
Everyone who reads the Bible engages in interpretation whether they realize it or not - so how do we do it faithfully and well? In this episode, Pastor Jon Nielsen of Christ Presbyterian Church in Wheaton, IL joins to discuss his latest book, Understanding God's Word , the thi...
Why Epistemology Matters More Than Ever - with Miles DeBenedictis
In this episode, Pastor Nick Cady interviews Pastor Miles DiBenedictus of Cross Connection Church in Escondido, California. Miles is a PhD student at Southern Seminary studying AI ethics, and in this discussion, they explore the topic of epistemology : what it is, why it matt...
After Chalcedon: The Role of the Early Church Councils for Evangelicals Today - with Matt Pursely
What is the enduring legacy of the early church councils, and what role should they play in the lives of Bible-believing Christians today? In this episode, host Nick Cady is joined again by Matt Pursely, Executive Pastor at Park Hill Church in San Diego, California and graduat...
Ministry in French Canada: Church Planting in Montreal, Quebec - with Sebastien Frappier
In this episode, Nick Cady in joined by Sebastian Frappier, to discuss his incredible journey from a professional acting career to planting a church in the highly secular city of Montreal, Quebec. Sebastian shares how a moment of spiritual emptiness led him to encounter Jesus ...
How Did We Get the Bible? Exploring the Formation of the Biblical Canon - with Shane Angland Th.M
In this episode, Nick Cady and Shane Angland tackle the critical question: How did the Bible come to be? They explore the formation of the biblical canon, addressing misconceptions, historical processes, and the theological significance of Scripture. From the Old Testament’s r...
What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit - with Dr. Alan Stoddard
What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Does it happen simultaneously with salvation, or is it a subsequent experience? How should our understanding of the baptism with the Holy Spirit shape our practice in the church? In this episode, Pastor Nick Cady is interviewed by Dr. Al...
Seeing Jesus in the Psalms through Hebrews - with Daniel Stevens
Daniel Stevens is Assistant Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Boyce College and author of Songs of the Son: Reading the Psalms with the Author of Hebrews . In this episode, Daniel shares how his accidental dive into Hebrews sparked a decade-long passion, revealing ...
AI & the Imago Dei: Considering the Potentials and Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence from a Christian Perspective - with Paul A. Hoffman
In this episode, Nick Cady sits down with Paul Hoffman, pastor and co-author of a new book on artificial intelligence and its implications for Christian faith. Paul, joined by his co-author Sean O’Callaghan, an expert in transhumanism, explores the theological, ethical, and pr...
How God is at Work in Ukraine - with Zhenya Chekushkin
Zhenya Chekushkin is a pastor from Western Ukraine and a longtime friend. Zhenya shares his unique story: growing up in a communist military family, coming to faith at 13, and now leading a church through the ongoing war in Ukraine. From the fall of the Soviet Union to the ris...
The Council of Chalcedon (451 AD) - with Shane Angland
In this episode, Nick sits down in person with returning guest Shane to explore the Council of Chalcedon (AD 451), the fourth ecumenical council of the early church. Recorded live in Colorado during an Expositors Collective training weekend, this conversation traces the events...
The Council of Ephesus (431 AD): Hypostatic Union, Nestorianism, & Theotokos - with Matt Pursely
In this episode, we continue our series on the first four ecumenical councils of the early church, diving into the Council of Ephesus (431 AD). Matthew Pursely joins us again to explore the theological debates surrounding Nestorius, the nature of Christ, and the implications o...
The Council of Constantinople (381 AD) - with Matthew Pursely
How did the early church come to a clear understanding of who Jesus is and how the Holy Spirit relates to the Father and the Son? And why did it take more than one council to settle these questions? In this episode, I'm joined again by Matt Pursley, Executive Pastor at Par...
Experiencing the Steadfast Love of God - with Sam Storms
What does it truly mean to experience the love of God? In a culture where love is often redefined and misunderstood, how can we anchor ourselves in the steadfast love that Scripture proclaims? In this episode, I sit down with theologian, author, and pastor Sam Storms to talk...
Using AI in Christian Ministry: Ethics, Dangers, & Best Practices - with Mike Neglia
Can AI be a helpful tool for pastors, or does it pose a risk to authenticity, integrity, and reliance on the Holy Spirit? Welcome to Season 5 of Theology for the People! In this crossover episode, Theology for the People and Expositors Collective team up to consider the ethics...
Season 5 Trailer & Preview
Season 5 of Theology for the People begins on March 17, 2025! We've got some great guests lined up, including pastors, authors, and theologians, to discuss topics including: Principles for Biblical Interpretation The Councils of the Early Church The ethics of using AI in C...