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Armchair TheologyEpisode 131: Mark 6-10Join Clay and Ross through the heart of Mark in this politically and culturally challenging Gospel and count how many times Clay mistakenly says Matthew.Hahaha.armchairtheo.com 2024-01-111h 13
Armchair TheologyEpisode 128: Matthew 23-25As Jesus nears the crucifixion, his words to the religious elites become sharper, peaking with today's reading. This is a tough read for folks who've been in church more than a few minutes, but absolutely required reading. Thanks for joining Ross and Clay as they break it down.2023-10-2549 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 127: Matthew 19-22As Jesus nears Jerusalem, his teachings grow more direct. Join Ross and Clay as they breakdown some of the most difficult passages in Matthew.2023-10-171h 06
Armchair TheologyEpisode 126: Matthew 15-18See Peter move from being the rock upon which the Church would be built to the stumbling block between Jesus and his cross all in one episode! Join Clay and Ross this week as they break down Matthew 15-18.If you're interested in going with us to the Holy Land June 2024, click here.2023-09-131h 00
Armchair TheologyEpisode 125: Matthew 11-14We're right in the heart of Matthew with parables and miracles and feeding five thousand and John the Baptist asking a pretty important question of Jesus: Are you the one? Join us this week as Clay and Ross break down Matthew 11-14Hey kids has Grandpa Peter ever told you about the time I walked on water? 2023-09-071h 07
Armchair TheologyEpisode 122: Matthew 1-4THE NEW TESTAMENT!!!In classic Old Testament style, Matthew starts off with a genealogy and an origin story of Jesus, the one who would fulfill the covenants God made with Abraham, Moses, David, and the prophets.Join Clay and Ross as they continue through scripture and see the New Testament as never before.If you're interested in joining them to visit the Holy Land June 2024, and see all the places we talk about in the podcast (except Dadeville), click here.2023-08-101h 06
Armchair TheologyEpisode 120: Zechariah 9-14The second half of Zechariah continues with a little bit of everything and a lot of passages appropriated by the New Testament writers. Join Clay and Ross and 2023-07-1853 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 119: Zechariah 1-8If you like the prophets you're going to love Zechariah, the Swiss army knife of the Book of the Twelve (Minor Prophets). Join Ross and Clay as they break down the judgment, apocalypse, call to faithfulness and hope for a better future for Israel.If you're interested in going with us to the Holy Land June 2024, here's the linkhttps://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/hl24060424f56696#.ZHoIYu_MJVI2023-07-0551 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 118: Haggai 1-2What is distracting you from the work to which God has called you? The message of Haggai is simple: build the wall. But it's implications are much larger. Join Ross and Clay as they break down this short but powerful prophet2023-06-1537 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 116: Habakkuk 1-3Habakkuk is a dirge over injustice in Jerusalem and a lament over the eminent threat from Babylon. It's not the pick-me-up of most morning devotionals. But it does contain the banger: "... the righteous will live by faith" (2:4) picked up and expounded upon by Paul in his letter to the churches in Rome and Galatia. Join Clay and Ross as they break down this textually small but theologically large prophet.2023-05-0133 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 115: Existential Angst: with Calissa Dauterman, Kaylen Short and Tony PhillipsWhat a privilege it was to work with the North Georgia Academy for Leadership and Innovation. To end our session we invited three volunteers to record a podcast with no prior knowledge and very little prep AND THEY CRUSHED IT.If you're a pastor or spiritual leader and you're thinking about launching a podcast, let this be an encouragement. You can do it. And if you or your group would like to have Ross and Clay come speak to your group, DM us on social media at @armchairtheo or find us on our website armchairtheo.com2023-04-2515 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 111: ObadiahObadiah is quite certain that God has a zero-tolerance policy for bullies who kick others when they're down. Join Ross and Clay break down this pint-sized prophet who packs a punch.2023-02-2728 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 110: Amos 1-9 with Special Guest: Garrett Harper"I hate your religious festivals", God exclaims in Amos 5:21, "Instead seek justice for the poor". (paraphrased) Amos pulls no punches for those whose religiosity doesn't lead to equality.Garrett Harper; friend, colleague, and Executive Director at Urban Ministry in West End Birmingham, AL joins Clay and Ross to talk about ministry that makes a difference and how the kinds of folks that go to church and listen to Bible podcasts might do a better job obeying Amos. You can reach Garrett at urban-ministry.org2023-02-161h 09
Armchair TheologyEpisode 109: Joel 1-3Joel may be short but it's dense enough to get air time later by Luke and Paul. Join Ross and Clay as they breakdown this pint-sized prophet that packs a punch.2023-02-1341 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 107: Hosea 1-7 with Guest Cameo: Anthony NathanHosea kicks off the Book of the Twelve with a bombshell request from God: that Hosea marry an unfaithful wife to illustrate Israel's unfaithfulness to God. Join Ross and Clay as they break down this anything but minor prophet.And stick around at the end for a conversation with our great friend, Anthony Nathan, who joined Clay 20+ years ago to terrorize the good citizens of Bardstown, KY to ask them Bible trivia about Hosea AND who is transcribing these podcasts for the hearing impaired.2023-01-1750 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 106: Daniel 7-12The second half can get pretty trippy if you don't realize what all the metaphors mean. Join Clay and Ross and they shed some light on this apocalyptic text.2023-01-1048 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 105: Daniel 1-6Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace. Daniel in the lion's den. A hand writing on the wall... Daniel 1-6 contains some of the most memorable stories in scripture. Join Clay and Ross as they break down this iconic book.2022-12-121h 03
Armchair TheologyEpisode 104: Ezekiel 40-48Putting on a bow on the one of the most difficult to read prophets. And it ends with a beautiful vision of a new temple and renewed Jerusalem. Join Clay and Ross as they wrap up Ezekiel.2022-11-2940 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 102: Ezekiel 25-32Following a long criticism of Israel, Ezekiel turns the pen towards Israel's neighbors for allying with Babylon, for injustice, and for being Egypt. Join Clay and Ross as they breakdown Ezekiel 25-32.2022-10-3149 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 099: Ezekiel 1-7Ezekiel comes out hot with an absolutely wild vision of God and it only gets better from here. Join Clay and Ross as they break down the first seven chapters of this most unique prophet.2022-09-2051 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 098: LamentationsBlessed are those who mourn. Mouring well is a holy discipline and we have an entire book in our Bible that models just that. Grab your tissues and join Ross and Clay as they dive into a book so sad they named it Lamentations. 2022-09-1041 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 097: Jeremiah 45-52 **Dedicated to Baruch**That's a wrap on Jeremiah friends! Join Ross and Clay as they put a bow on one of the most influential books in all of scripture. This episode is dedicated to Baruch, the unsung hero of Jeremiah. Baruch, if you're listening, nothing but love friend. We look forward to meeting you.2022-09-0837 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 098: LamentationsBlessed are those who mourn. Mouring well is a holy discipline and we have an entire book in our Bible that models just that. Grab your tissues and join Ross and Clay as they dive into a book so sad they named it Lamentations. 2022-09-0841 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 096: Jeremiah 37-44Jeremiah tried to tell them. They just wouldn't listen. Join Clay and Ross as they break down the destruction of the Temple, assassination of Gedaliah and Jeremiah's kidnapping to Egypt.Also this may be our favorite episode artwork to date.2022-08-2941 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 095: Jeremiah 30-36For I know the plans I have for you declares the LORD, plans for you to get comfortable in Babylon and grow where you're planted. Jeremiah 30-36 offers hope but it's not the prosperity gospel some make it out to be. Join Ross and Clay this week as they turn the corner in Jeremiah.2022-08-2241 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 094: Jeremiah 25-29Continuing his love of object lessons, Jeremiah introduces Jerusalem to the cup of God's wrath and his homemade wooden yoke (broken by a rival prophet). Join Ross and Clay as they walk with Jeremiah right up to the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem.2022-08-1537 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 093: Jeremiah 16-24Jeremiah continues his unpopular prophecy against Jerusalem and you'd think he was asking them to change the color of their carpet. Join Clay and Ross and they realize just how timely the prophets are for us today.2022-08-1058 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 091: Jeremiah 1-7Jeremiah saw some stuff. He lived through the restoration of the temple and the destruction of the temple. And the word he shared from God was direct and harsh. Join Clay and Ross as they breakdown this incredible prophet.2022-07-1155 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 090: Isaiah 56-66For those who hold Christian theology or study the New Testament, this may be one of our most important episodes today. Isaiah ends with so much great literature from which the New Testament writers drew inspiration and in some cases preached from or even plagiarized whole sections.Join Ross and Clay as they put a bow on the prophet Isaiah.2022-06-2552 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 089: Isaiah 49-55The Suffering Servant Songs in Isaiah paint a picture of willful humility to the point of death. No surprise, Christians saw (and still see) a lot of parallels with Jesus of Nazareth. Join Ross and Clay as they break down some of the most iconic passages of Isaiah.2022-06-1548 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 087: Isaiah 34-39In this episode Ross and Clay discuss the third repeat of the Hezekiah story, the beauty of God's renewed creation and the difference between an envoy and a convoy.2022-05-2345 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 086: Isaiah 24-33In this episode Ross and Clay take a look at the Biblical genre of apocalypse: both the destruction of evil and the banquet prepared in God's restored creation. Then back to the woes... Hahaha.2022-05-191h 01
Armchair TheologyEpisode 085: Isaiah 13-23Ross is back to join Clay in breaking down the woes in Isaiah 13-23.2022-05-1556 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 083: Isaiah 1-6 with Special Guest: Dave BarnhartLong time friend and previous guest, Dave Barnhart comes on to help Clay introduce prophetic literature and breakdown the introduction to Isaiah. And we had a great time. Huge Congratulations to Ross, who had to miss this week, on the birth of his first son. We love you and missed you this week friend. Blessings.2022-04-251h 02
Armchair TheologyEpisode 082: Song of Songs with Leigh Ann FarringtonClay's wife Leigh Ann Farrington joins the show to discuss the hottest book in the Bible, The Song of Songs, making Ross that awkward third wheel and making it very obvious that Clay out kicked his coverage2022-04-2053 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 081: Ecclesiastes 7-12Ecclesiastes is one of the most difficult books in scripture. In this episode Ross and Clay wrestle with the text without jumping straight to the Jesus Juke to which Christians so often resort.2022-04-1244 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 080: Ecclesiastes 1-6Meaningless, meaningless, everything is meaningless... Could there be a more confusing way to open a book of scripture? This week Ross and Clay take on one of their favorite books in the whole Bible and share why it has been so meaningful in their lives. 2022-04-0439 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 079: Proverbs 30-31A wife of noble character who can find? This week Ross and Clay wrap up Proverbs, try to right the ways the woman of noble character has been wronged and make sense of this amazing book in scripture.2022-03-2839 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 78: Proverbs 22-29Proverbs offers very practical skills for living well. But sometimes it creates dualistic thinking and overly-simplistic binaries that can hurt our ability to love others. In this episode Ross and Clay look at some of the strengths and limitations of the wisdom of Proverbs, and how Jesus used them in his teachings.2022-03-2044 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 076: Proverbs 1-9Lady Wisdom calls in the streets: "Listen to Armchair Theology!" This week Ross and Clay give a 30,000 foot view of Proverbs, break down the first nine chapters, answer the questions: What is Wisdom? and Why should we care about it? Thanks for listening.2022-03-0746 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 074: Systemic Racism with Special Guest: Tay RowellIn our third conversation on race, Tay Rowell joins Clay and Ross to discuss the effects of redlining, food deserts, white flight, and how racism persists today in systemic and sometimes subtle ways. Tay is the owner of The Hair Headquarters in Hoover, AL. You can find him on Instagram at @cutsbytay or book an appointment at https://hairhq.as.me/schedule.php 2022-02-2355 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 073: Shaking the Gates of Hell with Special Guest: John ArchibaldPulitzer-winning columnist and author, John Archibald, joins Ross and Clay to discuss his book, Shaking the Gates of Hell: A Search for Family and Truth in the Wake of the Civil Rights Revolution, white silence and how we can all use our pulpits and platforms to say more about racism and injustice.You can find John online at johnarchibaldink.com and on Twitter at @JohnArchibald. His book can be found wherever books are sold (we highly encourage you to read it) and his columns can be found pretty much everywhere in Alabama.2022-02-1738 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 070: Wisdom PsalmsWisdom literature is one of the most unique genre's of scripture answering questions like: How best to live this short life we're given? Where's God when things turn sideways? What does it really mean to love God with our whole hearts? Generally we think about Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes. But they're not the only wisdom books in scripture. Join Clay and Ross in this episode as they take a deeper look at the psalms of wisdom.2022-01-2441 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 069: Psalms of Praise with Special Guest: Isaac MorehousePraise is more than raising your hands in church one hour a week. It's what you do with your whole life. Join Ross, Clay and special guest, Isaac Morehouse as they discuss turning your life into one big act of praise. Isaac is the founder of Praxis, a college alternative, the founder and CEO of Crash, a career placement service, author of several books, and regular guest on several cable news programs. His passion for helping people live into their calling and his knowledge of 90's worship music is unparalleled. You can find Isaac at isaacmorehouse.com and on Tw...2022-01-1851 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 068: Royal PsalmsThe Royal Psalms celebrate David and his descendants, hold the throne accountable to the highest ideals of Torah and remind us just who the true king really is. Join Ross and Clay as they break down some of the Royal Psalms.2022-01-1138 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 067: Psalms of ThanksEnter His courts with thanksgiving in your hearts!Join Ross and Clay as they break down some of the psalms of thanksgiving and Ross drops an absolute bomb.2022-01-0440 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 066: Job 38-42 with special guest Lisa CongoLisa Congo, who wrote her seminary dissertation on theomachy (wrestling with God), helps Ross and Clay wrap up Job and make sense of of suffering, theodicy and how wrestling with God can grow your faith.You can find Lisa on Twitter at @LisaCongo or at her blog theomachology.wordpress.com 2021-12-201h 04
Armchair TheologyEpisode 064: Job 3-27What are Job's friends afraid of? What are they protecting?In this episode Ross and Clay break down Job's friends, why they became so hurtful to the one they came to comfort and how the church can do better today. 2021-12-0659 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 063: Job 1-2Why do bad things happen to good people? Who is the satan? What should I say (or not say) to a friend who's suffering? Job tackles some of the most difficult questions in life and Ross and Clay are here to help make sense of it all. Thanks for listening.2021-11-2948 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 062: Esther 6-10 with Jada CatoSinger, songwriter, actor and friend, Jada Cato joins Ross and Clay to help wrap up the book of Esther and it is not one you want to miss. Thanks for joining us Jada. And friends, thanks for listening.You can find Jada on Twitter and Instagram at @jadacatomusic2021-11-231h 09
Armchair TheologyEpisode 061: Esther 1-5Esther is one of our favorite books in the Bible. Absolutely entertaining. Sex, violence, a strong female lead, made for Hollywood storytelling... Join Ross and Clay as they breakdown the first half of the book of Esther.2021-11-1548 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 056: 2 Chronicles 29-36Happy half birthday to all you cool kids who had half birthday parties. Ross and Clay aren't jealous at all. This week they wrap up 2 Chronicles and what a ride. Enjoy!2021-10-1256 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 055: 2 Chronicles 21-28What do you do when scripture tells different stories? This week Ross and Clay take on the kings of Judah during the rise of Assyria and the conflicting accounts of King Ahaz's reign.2021-10-0454 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 053: 2 Chronicles 8-13In this week's episode Ross and Clay cover Solomon's life post temple construction, his death and the next two kings of Judah. Thanks for listening!2021-09-2042 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 052: 2 Chronicles 1-7ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Thanks for listening and reading with us friends! This week Ross and Clay kickoff 2 Chronicles, Solomon's reign and the launch of the ministry of the Temple.2021-09-1341 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 051: 1 Chronicles 23-29Clay and Ross wrap up the David Show, also known as 1 Chronicles and get ready for the one year anniversary Episode 52 next week!2021-09-0744 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 049: 1 Chronicles 11-17Due to a COVID exposure this week Clay and Ross record from their homes via Zoom to break down the early days of David's monarchy and John Wesley's directions for singing.2021-08-2440 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 048: 1 Chronicles 1-10Turns out Chronicles isn't just another repeat of the history of Judah's monarchy. It's a book of hope. Join Ross and Clay as they breakdown the opening of 1 Chronicles 1-10.2021-08-1638 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 046: 2 Kings 9-17Today's scriptures cover a lot of ground and end in one of the saddest moments in Israel's history - the fall of the Northern Kingdom. Join Ross and Clay and they break it all down.2021-08-0349 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 045: 2 Kings 1-8New Book! In this week's episode we start 2 Kings, Elijah passes the mantle to Elisha and Ross and Clay stumble over a bunch of kings' names.2021-07-261h 00
Armchair TheologyEpisode 044: 1 Kings 17-22 Elijah1 Kings climaxes with a series of showdowns between King Ahab and the prophet Elijah that makes for some Hollywood worthy storytelling. Join Clay and Ross this week as they wrap up the first half of the Kings.2021-07-1957 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 043: 1 Kings 12-16After the death of Solomon the people of the promise split into two nations and their kings go from bad to worse. Join Ross and Clay this as they break down the kings of the divided kingdom leading up to Ahab and Elijah.2021-07-1247 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 042: 1 Kings 5-11The rise and fall of Solomon. In today's episode Ross and Clay discuss Solomon's reign and wrestle with whether this marks Israel's high point as a nation or the beginning of the end. Thanks for listening friends.2021-07-0748 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 41: 1 Kings 1-4In David's last days, Solomon becomes king but not unchallenged. This week Ross and Clay take on the early days of Solomon's reign including his prayer for wisdom. Thanks for listening.2021-06-2847 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 40: 2 Samuel 19-24Ross and Clay wrap up 2 Samuel and survey the dog's breakfast that is the end of David's reign. 2021-06-2158 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 037: 1 Samuel 16-31In this marathon episode we meet King David! Ross and Clay break down his rise to power, his defeat of Goliath, his friendship with Jonathan, and his move to the suburbs.2021-05-3157 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 036: 1 Samuel 8-15Israel has a new king. Meh. Join Ross and Clay and they breakdown the train wreck rise and fall of Saul's kingship.2021-05-2451 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 035: 1 Samuel 1-7We have made it to Samuel friends! In this episode Ross and Clay break down the the birth of Samuel, the journey of the ark and where God plagued the Philistines with tumors. This is some great scripture.2021-05-1841 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 34: Ruth 1-4 with Traci RhoadesTraci joins Ross and Clay to break down the book of Ruth and the ways that God continues to care for the least of these. TBH after the Mad Maxian ending of the book of Judges, Ruth is like a breath of fresh air.Follow Traci on Twitter at @tracesoffaith where you can subscribe to her weekly email and find her new book "Not All Who Wander (Spiritually) Are Lost"2021-05-1048 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 033: Judges 17-21 with Special Guest Eleanor ChristiansenEleanor is back to help Ross and Clay breakdown the last five chapters of Judges and try to make some meaning out of this downward spiral into utter chaos.2021-05-0347 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 032: Judges 13-16 all about SamsonWe decided to dedicate an entire episode to Samson and we're so glad we did. In this episode Ross and Clay break down the good, bad and ugly with the last of the judges.2021-04-2655 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 031: Judges 6-12The book of Judges continues it's downward spiral with Gideon, Abimelek and Jephthah... and now we've reached the part of the Bible with child sacrifice. Ross and Clay break it down for you.2021-04-2048 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 030: Judges 1-5Judges 1-5 introduces us to Ehud, a lefty, and Deborah, a (pause for dramatic) woman. This week Ross and Clay take on one of the most adventurous books in all scripture. Also, Jael (another woman) kills a king with a tent peg.2021-04-1345 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 29: Joshua 13-24Violence in Scripture is a problem. In this episode Ross and Clay wrap up Joshua and address some of the God ordained war, genocide and violence in the Bible.2021-04-0642 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 28: Joshua 6-12In this episode Ross and Clay break down the conquest of the Promised Land and give you permission to not read scripture. Sort of.2021-03-2936 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 27: Joshua 1-5We made it to the promised land! (Or at least Joshua and the Israelites have). Be strong and courageous as Ross and Clay break down Israel leaving the wilderness, crossing the Jordan and reestablishing their covenant with God.2021-03-2241 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 26: Deuteronomy 27-34You did it friends! You finished the Torah! Congratulations. In this episode Ross and Clay wrap up Deuteronomy and take a look at the big themes covered in the five books of Moses.2021-03-1545 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 25: Deuteronomy 19-26Who knew Deuteronomy was so funny and so rich? Join Ross and Clay as they mine some great nuggets from chapters 19-26.2021-03-0845 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 24: Deuteronomy 12-18Tip extravagantly. Pay employees well. Offer childcare, time-off and continuing education. Join Clay and Ross as they break down this super practical and relevant piece of the Torah.2021-03-0138 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 22: Deuteronomy 1-6 with Eleanor ChristiansenEleanor Christiansen joins Ross and Clay to break down the first six chapters of Deuteronomy, including a recap of the Ten Commandments and what Jesus called the single most important teaching in the Torah: Love the LORD your God. This is definitely an episode you won't want to miss.2021-02-1656 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 21: Numbers 27-36The Israelites near the end of their wilderness journeys teeing up Moses' recap of the law in Deuteronomy. Join Ross and Clay as they wrap up the book of Numbers and learn just a little bit more about the other promise land - Dadeville, AL.2021-02-0839 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 20: Numbers 22-26 with Rabbi Josh YuterTalking donkeys. Terrified political leaders desperately trying to hold onto power. Radical religious zealots. Rabbi Josh Yuter joins us this week to help Ross and Clay break down Numbers 22-26. Enjoy!2021-02-0155 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 019: Numbers 15-21After years of wandering in the wilderness, much hardship and countless complaints, Israel heads north again on their march to the Promised Land. Join Clay and Ross as they break down Numbers 15-21 in this week's episode2021-01-2544 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 018: Numbers 7-14We keep thinking that the Old Testament is going to be boring and antiquated but it keeps proving to be totally relevant and continues teaching us about grace and love and what it means to trust God with our whole being. Join Clay and Ross as they break down Numbers 7-14. If you're still reading this podcast description, do us a solid and click like, share, tell your friends, write a review... get someone else reading and engaging scripture with us. Thanks.2021-01-1939 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 17: Numbers 1-6We finally made it through Leviticus only to hit a book literally named for accounting. But no worries. The Book of Numbers is full of great stories and strong theology. And Ross and Clay are here to help you get the most out of it. Thanks for listening.2021-01-1135 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 16: Leviticus 16-27We did it friends. We broke through that Leviticus-sized wall. In this episode, Ross and Clay wrap up Leviticus covering the day of atonement, the scapegoat, the year of jubilee and the commandment Jesus said was the second most important in all scripture. Turns out Leviticus is pretty relevant after all.2021-01-0458 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 15: Leviticus 8-15Welcome to Armchair Theology! In this episode Clay and Ross cover the middle of Leviticus including the ordination of the priesthood and ritual cleanness.Read scripture and comment with us daily on Twitter and Instagram @ArmchairTheo and armchairtheo.com. Share with friends. Drop us a DM. Thanks for joining us.2020-12-2248 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 14: Leviticus 1-7 with Dr. Amy CottrillWe have hit the Leviticus-sized wall and Dr. Amy Cottrill is here to help Clay and Ross over it! In this episode we take a 30,000 ft view at this difficult book then zoom in on chapters 1-7 to look more closely at the multiple prescribed offerings.2020-12-131h 06
Armchair TheologyEpisode 013: Exodus 25-40Welcome to Armchair Theology! In this episode Clay and Ross wrap up the last 16 chapters of Exodus: Sinai, the Tabernacle and the Golden Calf.Read scripture and comment with us daily on Twitter and Instagram @ArmchairTheo and armchairtheo.com. Share with friends. Drop us a DM. Thanks for joining us.2020-12-0743 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 011: Exodus 13-18 with Jeremy MaxfieldWelcome to Armchair Theology! In this episode s Clay and Ross break down Exodus 13-18 and Jeremy Maxfield talks about how his new book Leveling the Church addresses Jethro's advice to Moses and how we might employ similar strategies.You can find Jeremy at @JRMaxfield and jeremymaxfield.com.Read scripture and comment with us daily on Twitter and Instagram @ArmchairTheo and armchairtheo.com. Share with friends. Drop us a DM. Thanks for joining us.2020-11-171h 04
Armchair TheologyEpisode 010: Exodus 5-12Welcome to Armchair Theology! In this episode Clay and Ross take a look at the plagues, Passover and the Exodus from Egypt.Read scripture and comment with us daily on Twitter and Instagram @ArmchairTheo and armchairtheo.com. Share with friends. Drop us a DM. Thanks for joining us.2020-11-0942 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 009: Exodus 1-4 with Scott BarnesWelcome to Armchair Theology! In this episode Scott Barnes helps Clay and Ross break down Exodus 1-4.Read scripture and comment with us daily on Twitter and Instagram @ArmchairTheo and armchairtheo.com. Share with friends. Drop us a DM. Thanks for joining us.2020-11-0241 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 008: Genesis 42-50You did it friends! You just read scripture for 50 days straight and finished the first book of the Bible! In this episode, Clay and Ross put a bow on Genesis and wrestle with what it looks like to live a thankful life.Read scripture and comment with us daily on Twitter and Instagram @ArmchairTheo and armchairtheo.com. Share with friends. Drop us a DM. Thanks for joining us.2020-10-2659 minArmchair TheologyEpisode 007: Genesis 36-41Welcome to Armchair Theology! In this episode Clay and Ross take a look at Joseph, his dreams, his jealous brothers and how often we men get things wrong.Read scripture and comment with us daily on Twitter and Instagram @ArmchairTheo and armchairtheo.com. Share with friends. Drop us a DM. Thanks for joining us.2020-10-191h 01Armchair TheologyEpisode 006: Genesis 28-35Welcome to Armchair Theology! In this episode Clay and Ross take a look at Jacob: his weird family dynamics, his 12 sons, and of course his wrestling match with God.Read scripture and comment with us daily on Twitter and Instagram @ArmchairTheo and armchairtheo.com. Share with friends. Drop us a DM. Thanks for joining us.2020-10-111h 04
Armchair TheologyEpisode 005: Genesis 21-27Welcome to Armchair Theology! In this episode Clay and Ross take a look at Isaac: his birth, almost sacrifice, brother Ishmael, wife Rebekah, and sons Jacob and EsauRead scripture and comment with us daily on Twitter and Instagram @ArmchairTheo and armchairtheo.com. Share with friends. Drop us a DM. Thanks for joining us.2020-10-051h 07
Armchair TheologyEpisode 004: Genesis 15-20 with Cristin DedmonWelcome to Armchair Theology! In this episode special guest, Cristin Dedmon, helps Clay and Ross break down the treatment of women in Genesis chapters fifteen through twenty: Abraham, Sarah, Hagar and Ishmael, Lot and his daughters, and Isaac.Cristin is the Minister of Children at First Church Birmingham and Clay's sister. Read scripture and comment with us daily on Twitter and Instagram @ArmchairTheo and ArmchairTheo.com. Share with friends. Drop us a DM. Thanks for joining us.2020-09-281h 07
Armchair TheologyEpisode 003: Genesis 8-14Welcome to Armchair Theology! In this episode Clay and Ross break down Noah, Abram, Sarai, Lot, an unfortunate trip to Egypt and what it means to walk with God.Read scripture and comment with us daily on Twitter and Instagram @ArmchairTheo and armchairtheo.com. Share with friends. Drop us a DM. Thanks for joining us.2020-09-2152 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 002: Genesis 1-7Welcome to Armchair Theology! In this episode Clay and Ross break down Genesis chapters one through eight: Creation, the Fall, Cain and Abel, and Noah.Read scripture and comment with us daily on Twitter and Instagram @ArmchairTheo and armchairtheo.com. Share with friends. Drop us a DM. #Gen1 starts Labor Day, 2020.2020-09-141h 13Armchair TheologyEpisode 001: The KickoffWelcome to Armchair Theology: the podcast! Clay and Ross get ready for their third run through scripture, reveal just how long they'd each been a Christian before reading the Bible cover to cover and Clay tries to take ownership this whole project.Read scripture and comment with us daily on Twitter and Instagram @ArmchairTheo and armchairtheo.com. Share with friends. Drop us a DM. #Gen1 starts Labor Day, 2020.2020-08-2704 min