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Good Theological ThursdayIs it possible to worship the Bible instead of Jesus?Send us a textW3: James and Drey discuss the claim that Jonah actually died in the belly of the fish.Main Topic: Is a high view of Scripture dangerous? Does it lead us to worship the Bible instead of the God of the Bible? What should our goal be in studying Scripture? James and Drey discuss these questions and more.2025-06-2638 minGood Theological ThursdayDid God create evil?Send us a textDoes Isaiah 45:7 teach the God created evil? James and Drey assess the claims of a “Tik Tok theologian” regarding this verse and discuss what this verse really means.2025-06-1226 minGood Theological ThursdayIs Jesus eternally subordinate to the Father?Send us a textW3: James and Drey discuss the selection of the new pope and its cultural impact.Main Topic: Has Jesus always for eternity been subordinate to the Father? Would this make him “less than” the Father? James and Drey discuss the roles of the persons of the Trinity and how it affects our understanding of God.2025-05-2939 minGood Theological ThursdayWhy does Jesus still have a physical body?Send us a textW3: James and Drey discuss a book that James has been reading on the relationship between the church and Israel.Main Topic: Why is it important that Jesus rose bodily and that he retains his physical body? How does Jesus’ resurrection speak to our resurrection? What does it say about his present ministry? We discuss these questions and more!2025-04-1843 minGood Theological ThursdayKenotic ChristologySend us a textW3: James and Drey discuss unresolved issues they have regarding scripture.Main Topic: In this episode, we explore the profound depths of Kenotic Theology, a Christian perspective on divine self-emptying. Discover how the concept of Jesus 'emptying himself' in the Incarnation reveals a God who embraces human limitation and suffering out of love. We’ll unpack its biblical roots, theological debates, and what it means for understanding divine humility in a modern world.2025-04-0330 minGood Theological ThursdayEthical Issues: Capital Punishment & IVFSend us a textJoin James and Drey as they tackle ethical issues, such as capital punishment and IVF, through the lens of theology and scripture.2025-03-2040 minGood Theological ThursdayDo pictures of Jesus violate the second commandment?Send us a textW3: James and Drey share a couple of their cringiest youth ministry stories.Main Topic: How might Christians violate the second commandment today? What was the point of the second commandment? Do pictures of Jesus violate the second commandment? We discuss these 2025-02-2035 minGood Theological ThursdayIs “The Chosen” Good?Send us a textW3: James and Drey discuss Wes Huff’s recent appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast.Main Topic: We give our thoughts on the tv series “The Chosen”. Is “The Chosen” a good interpretation of the Gospels? How should believers interact with this series? We discuss these questions and more.2025-01-1639 minGood Theological ThursdayCounseling, Psychology, and the BibleSend us a textW3: James and Drey discuss recent tv shows they have been watching.Main Topic: Is Bible enough to handle all mental health issues? Is there room for secular psychology in Biblical counseling? We discuss these questions and more.dis2024-10-1742 minGood Theological Thursday"A Spirit of Jezebel”: Thoughts on the latest Mark Driscoll controversySend us a textW3: James discusses the spiritual discipline of remembrance. Drey gives the Gen Z word of the week.Main Topic: We discuss the viral Mark Driscoll controversy that happened last week. What are the limits of entertainment at Christian conferences? Can “sword swallowing” be used to glorify God? Did Driscoll have a point? Did he approach his rebuke the right way? We discuss these questions and more.2024-04-1844 minGood Theological ThursdayWhy didn’t the world end at the eclipse?Send us a textW3: Drey discusses a new trend amongst Gen Z. James discusses the spiritual practice of a Rule of Life.Main Topic: Why did the solar eclipse not bring the rapture or end of the world? Why did people think it would? Drey and James discuss these questions and more!2024-04-1143 minGood Theological ThursdayCan I be a cultural Christian and an atheist?Send us a textW3: Drey discusses what it means to “abide” in Jesus. James gives some personal reflections on trusting God.Main Topic: This week, well-known atheist Richard Dawkins described himself as a “Cultural Christian” though he still does not believe Christianity to be true. Is this a tenable position to hold? Can we live out Christian morals without believing in the objective truth of Christianity? James and Drey2024-04-0439 minGood Theological ThursdayWas the cross divine child abuse?Send us a textW3: Drey discusses the meaning of the cup at the Lord’s Supper, and Drey and James discuss a recent controversy concerning the language Elevation church has chosen to use for Easter Sunday.Main Topic: Some argue that Christ’s death on the cross was God the Father unnecessarily abusing His Son. Is this a valid objection? How would 2024-03-2845 minGood Theological ThursdayA Biblical View of InvestingSend us a textW3: Drey and James discuss a new Gen Z word and the practice of “Daily Office”.Main Topic: Should Christians financially invest? Is there a limit to how much Christians should grow their wealth? Is investing in the stock market akin to gambling? We discuss these questions and more!2024-03-1448 minGood Theological ThursdayIs it possible to lose your salvation? Examining of Hebrews 6Send us a textW3L: James and Drey discuss some personal journeys they have been on over the past few months.Main Topic: James and Drey take a detailed look at Hebrews 6:4-6. Does this passage suggest that som2023-08-031h 00Good Theological ThursdayWhy does God want our praise?Send us a textW3L: James talks about his recent trip to Wyoming. James and Drey discuss which religions in the world are the wealthiest.Main Topic: Why does God tell us to praise Him? What does it look like to live a life of praise? James and Drey discuss how the church has answered these questions throughout history and how we can answer these questions today.2023-07-2052 minGood Theological ThursdayHow should we read Biblical Wisdom Literature?Send us a textW3L: James and Drey some recent “sermon illustrations” that they have encountered.Main Topic: James and Drey wrestle with the question of how to read biblical Wisdom literature properly.2023-07-0652 minGood Theological ThursdayLimited or Unlimited Atonement?Send us a textW3L: Drey gives some thoughts on the Sea of Galilee, and James gives another lesson from fatherhood.Main Topic: We give our response to ten arguments for limited atonement.2023-06-0157 minGood Theological ThursdayThank you, Tim KellerSend us a textW3L: Drey reflects on the color blue in history, and James gives another lesson from Fatherhood.Main Topic: We reflect on the life and teachings of Tim Keller. We discuss why he had such an impact on our faith and culture and the ways his writings have influenced us.2023-05-2543 minGood Theological ThursdayIs God non-binary?Send us a textW3L: James gives a lesson from fatherhood, and Drey discusses Rainn Wilson’s new book, Soul Boom.Main Topic: Is God non-binary? What language does the Bible use to describe God? If God transcends sexual categories, what does it say about the nature of humanity? We discuss these questions and more!2023-05-1152 minGood Theological ThursdayWhat makes a good sermon?Send us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: Drey discusses CS Lewis' work "A Grief Observed." James starts a new segment called "Lessons from Fatherhood."Main Topic: James and Drey discuss what makes a good sermon. They discuss the things they listen for in sermons and the things they try to do when preaching.2023-04-2756 minGood Theological ThursdayFree Grace TheologySend us a textW3L: James and Drey reflect on the richness of Jesus’ saying “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”Main Topic: What is free grace theology? What is the debate between free grace and lordship salvation? Is it a debate worth having? 2023-04-2045 minGood Theological ThursdayDoes the modern church overemphasize the cross?Send us a textW3: Drey gives some of his thoughts on the biblical definition of guilt and shame.Main Topic: Has the modern church overemphasized Jesus’ death and undersold other important aspects (for example, the resurrection) of the Gospel? Have we given an incomplete picture of what Jesus’ death accomplished? James and Drey discuss the meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection.2023-03-2340 minGood Theological ThursdayWhat does it mean to be human?Send us a textW3L: James discusses his recent reading of the book The Genesis of Gender by Abigail Favale.Main Topic: Does the modern church fully understand what it means to be human? Have we overvalued the soul/spirit while devaluing the body? James and Drey give their thoughts on biblical anthropology.2023-03-1648 minGood Theological ThursdayAsh Wednesday, Saddleback, and TechnologySend us a textW3L: Drey reflects on Ash Wednesday, and James reflects on the response of Rick Warren to Saddlebacks’s removal from the SBC.Main Topic: James and Drey discuss whether or not technology is good for the church and how it should be used by the church.2023-02-2351 minGood Theological ThursdayThoughts on Asbury RevivalSend us a textW3L: James and Drey talk about some recents books they have read.Main Topic: James and Drey give their reflections on the Asbury revival.2023-02-1645 minGood Theological ThursdayWhat does it mean to be masculine?Send us a textW3L: James gives a brief review of the book Jesus and John Wayne. Main Topic: What does Scripture tell us about what it means to be masculine? Has the church misdefined masculinity? James and Drey discuss these questions and more!2023-02-091h 00Good Theological ThursdayHow did God preserve His Word?Send us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss whether it is true that “less is more.”Main Topic: Is it better to say that God preserved His Word for us or gave us what was sufficient? Are there potential dangers to the doctrine of preservation? How should we understand what God has done to give us His word today? James and Drey (but mostly Drey) wrestled through these questions.2022-12-0147 minGood Theological ThursdayHow do we reconcile God’s sovereignty with human will?Send us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: As part of an ongoing series of leadership thoughts, Drey talks about “the last 10%” principle in handling conflict.Main Topic: How can we hold that God is both sovereign, and humanity has a “free will”? In this episode, Drey and James discuss problems and solutions related to this much debated question.2022-11-0358 minGood Theological ThursdayHow can Jesus be God and man?Send us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: Drey discusses the “Good, fast, cheap” triangle. James discusses the importance of knowing the why.Main Topic: We begin a new series called “How does that work?” We begin by discussing how Jesus can be both fully God and fully man. Why is it important to hold this truth? How did this play out in Jesus’ life? Could Jesus have sinned? We discuss these questions and more!2022-10-0656 minGood Theological ThursdayWhy your nativity scene is probably wrongSend us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: James discusses some wonderings on Jesus calming the sea, and Drey discusses a new book on Christmas he has been reading.Main Topic: We explore misconceptions people have about Jesus’ birth, and why characters like the wise men and shepherds are included in the story. 2021-12-0947 minGood Theological ThursdayThe Metaverse is coming! What should Christians do?Send us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: James and Drey discuss cosmic Christology in the New Testament, and Drey gives a book recommendation.Main Topic: We discuss questions regarding Facebook’s recent announcement of their coming digital universe. Why do humans want to engage in a virtual world? What are the dangers of the metaverse? Should the church meet in the metaverse?2021-11-041h 01Good Theological ThursdayBONUS EPISODE: Reflections on the Southern Baptist ConventionSend us a text In this special bonus episode, James and Drey discuss their thoughts on what happened at the Southern Baptist Convention!2021-07-011h 10Good Theological ThursdayShould I get married because I want sex? More on 1 Corinthians 7Send us a textWeekly Wisdom and Wonderings: Drey shares about some lessons learned from Dr. Barry JonesMain Topic: Does Paul really suggest that if we struggle with sexual desire, we should get married? Will marriage eliminate sexual temptation? We go back to 1 Corinthians 7 to discuss these questions and more!2021-05-0643 minGood Theological ThursdayS4E12 Questionable Christian Phrases Part 2Send us a textDoes God give us more than we can handle? Is it okay to “date Jesus”? Join James and Drey as they discuss these questionable Christian phrases and more!2020-12-1748 minGood Theological ThursdayS4E10 Reflections on ETS / Is the Bible telling one story?Send us a textIn today’s episode, James and Drey start with some brief reflections on the recent Evangelical Theological Society conference. Later, they discuss whether it is appropriate for us to read Scripture as one story.2020-12-0344 minGood Theological ThursdayS4E9 Christian VeganismSend us a textJoin James and Drey as they give a theological response to veganism. 2020-11-1245 minGood Theological ThursdayS4E8 Gospel Unity [Ft.Paul Calcote, Real People Real Talk]Send us a textWhy are we so divided? How can we experience unity in a time of disunity? How can the church express the unity to which the Gospel calls us? Join Drey, James, and special guest Paul Calcote as they discuss these important questions!2020-11-0546 minGood Theological ThursdayS4E7 How Would Jesus VoteSend us a textIf Jesus had the chance to vote, how would he vote? Would he vote at all? How should our theological worldview influence our political views? How should Christians behave in political discourse? In light of the upcoming election, join James and Drey as they discuss these important questions.2020-10-2952 minGood Theological ThursdayS4E6 Cultural InterpretationSend us a textJoin James and Drey as they discuss the impact that cultural context plays into interpretation and application. 2020-10-2254 minGood Theological ThursdayS4E5 Rewards in Heaven (Featuring JJ Zalman)Send us a textJoin James, Drey, and special guest JJ Zalman as they discuss 1 Corinthians 3:9-15, the Bema Seat, and rewards in heaven!2020-10-1547 minGood Theological ThursdayS4E4 General Revelation & Special RevelationSend us a textJoin James and Drey as they discuss the ways God has revealed himself in the world, in his word, and in Jesus.2020-10-0843 minGood Theological ThursdayS4E3 Christian Cancel CultureSend us a textJoin James and Drey as they discuss the Netflix film Cuties and when/if Christians should boycott/“cancel” the culture!2020-10-0149 minGood Theological ThursdayS4E2 Mark of the BeastSend us a textToday, James and Drey discuss Revelation 13 and the Mark of the Beast. What exactly is it? Is it something we can see today? Is it a physical mark or symbolic of something else? We discuss these questions and more!2020-09-2459 minGood Theological ThursdayS4E1 Theological Reflections on Life and CultureSend us a textWelcome to season 4! In this opening episode, James and Drey reflect on the past three months since the ending of season 3. In this episode they share personal reflections about fatherhood, as well as theological reflections they have observed in culture. 2020-09-1749 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E24 "One Spirit, Several Denominations?"Send us a textJoin James and Drey for the final episode of season three as they discuss the formation of denominations.2020-06-1856 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E23 "Christians & Poverty"Send us a textJoin James and Drey as they talk with Briana Duffield (from Childrens Relief International) about a theology of poverty. For more information about Bri and her ministry, go to childrensrelief.org/briana.2020-06-1155 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E22 Exegesis of Hebrews 2:1-4Send us a textJoin James and Drey as they walk through Hebrews 2:1-4 covering topics such as angelology, salvation, and miraculous signs.2020-06-0450 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E21 Leaving the Faith, Problem of Evil, and TheodicySend us a textJoin James and Drey As they respond to a post from the lead singer of Hawk Nelson, discuss the problem of evil, and provide the foundations for a christian theodicy. 2020-05-2847 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E20 How to respond when someone says "I'm gay"Send us a textJoin James and Drey as they discuss preliminary responses to LGBTQ+ conversations in light of Grace and Truth.Disclaimer: To begin the episode, we spoke about Ravi Zacharias' life and contributions. This episode was recorded before the details of Zacharias' sexual misconduct were released. We recorded our response to these failings in Season 5 Episode 5.2020-05-2144 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E19 Racial Reconciliation (With Ade Oni)Send us a textJoin James and Drey as they discuss racial reconciliation with guest Ade Oni from the Summit Church.2020-05-1454 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E18 Myth Busting AngelsSend us a textAre angels female? Do we become angels when we die? Do people have guardian angels? Join James and Drey in this weeks episode on angelology as they discuss these questions and more.2020-04-3041 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E17 A close look at Ephesians 1:1-14: Progressive Revelation and ElectionSend us a textJoin James and Drey as they walk through Ephesians 1 and tackle issues such as God's redemptive plan in history, election, and trinitarianism. 2020-04-231h 00Good Theological ThursdayS3E16 Did the Father separate from the Son on the Cross?Send us a textJoin James and Drey as they tackle trinitarian issues concerning the crucifixion of Jesus in this weeks episode!2020-04-1644 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E15 Where did Jesus go when he died?Send us a textJoin James and Drey as they answer the question "Where did Jesus go when he died?"2020-04-0945 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E14 Good Theological Thursday vs. Good Mythical MorningSend us a textJoin James and Drey as they talk about the "deconverstion" stories of Rhett and Link from Good Mythical Morning. 2020-04-0248 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E13 Live Recording on ZOOM: Dispensationalism, Molinism, and VotingSend us a textThis week, James and Drey held a live session on ZOOM where they took questions from those who joined! We hope you enjoy as topics such as monism, dispensationalism, and voting are discussed!2020-03-261h 31Good Theological ThursdayS3E12 Another Podcast about COVID-19Send us a textJoin James and Drey as they talk about.... COVID 19!!! 2020-03-1943 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E11 "Gender Roles in Scripture"Send us a textJoin James and Drey as they continue their discussion on Gender Identity by looking at the concept in scripture.2020-03-1244 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E10 "Sex and Gender"Send us a textJoin James and Drey as they discuss the difference between sex and gender!2020-03-0542 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E9 "Unscripted: Difficult Passages, Disagreements, and Explaining the Trinity to a 5 Year Old"Send us a textIn this weeks Episode, James and Drey continue take turns asking each other various theological questions. We hope you enjoy as they tackle topics about bible translations, difficult passages to interpret, theological disagreements, and the trinity!2020-02-2742 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E8 "Unscripted: Aliens, Name Changes, and Christian Kids"Send us a textIn this weeks Episode, James and Drey take turns asking each other various theological questions. We hope you enjoy as they tackle topics about Aliens, Paul's name change, why Jesus was dead for 3 days, and age of salvation!2020-02-2036 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E7 "Stop the Gifts?"Send us a textLots of Spiritual Gifts are mentioned in the bible, but are all still around today? Join James and Drey as they discuss cessationism. 2020-02-1341 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E6 "Thoughts on Spiritual Gift Inventories"Send us a textWhat are spiritual gifts? How many are there? Do I have to know mine? Join James and Drey this week as they begin a discussion on Spiritual Gifts in found in the bible! 2020-02-0637 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E5 "Killer Christians??" (with Noah Vice)Send us a textJoin James, Drey, and their featured guest Noah Vice as they discuss Christian involvement in war. Is it ok for christians to partake in war? Is war good? Is there a difference between killing and murder? Some of these questions will be answered in this weeks conversation...2020-01-3048 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E4 "More on Divorce and Pastoral Care"Send us a textJoin James and Drey as they continue their conversation on divorce from a pastoral perspective.2020-01-2347 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E3 "What's going on in Wayne's World"Send us a textJoin James and Drey as they discuss the newest position on divorce presented by Wayne Grudem at the 2019 ETS conference. Is divorce ever ok? What does the bible say about divorce? Are there every any reasons for divorce? What is the Pauline Exception? Todays episode takes these questions and more!2020-01-1641 minGood Theological ThursdayS3Bonus "Should I Worry about Theology in Music? With Blake Herrington"Send us a textWe hope you enjoy this special BONUS episode, where James and Drey chat with Blake Herrington (worship leader at the Church On Rush Creek in Arlington Texas) about theology in music. Should theology matter in music? Is it ok to sing songs by Bethel or Hillsong? Stay tuned till the end as particular songs are looked at and evaluated!2020-01-161h 23Good Theological ThursdayS3E2 "More on Bethel, Death, and Pastoral Care"Send us a textJoin James and Drey as they continue in their conversation about the Bethel Controversy, a theology of death, and a perspective from pastoral theology. 2020-01-0939 minGood Theological ThursdayS3E1 "Bethel & Understanding Resurrection"Send us a textJames and Drey kick off 2020 by discussing some major events that happened in 2019! Join them today on the episode as they discuss #wakeupolive, Resurrection of the Dead, and the theology surrounding miracles. 2020-01-0234 minGood Theological ThursdayS2E16 Colossians 1:15-20 ExegesisSend us a textJoin James and Drey for the season finale as they exegete Colossians 1:15-20 together2019-11-2154 minGood Theological ThursdayS2E15 Faith Based FilmsSend us a textWhat are faith based films? Should Christians be making them? In this episode, James and Drey share their thoughts on so called "Christian" films, and discuss their value, use, and connection to the larger story of God.2019-11-1439 minGood Theological ThursdaySE14 Thoughts on Kanye's New AlbumSend us a textKanye West's new album started many conversations in the western evangelical world. Some have been decisive, some have been full of skepticism. How should Christians view faith in the public square? Join James and Drey in this weeks episode as they discuss Kanye, skepticism, and the proclamation of the gospel in the public square.2019-11-0744 minGood Theological ThursdayS2E13 Beth Moore, John MacArthur, and Lessons on Public EngagementSend us a textIn light of controversy between John McArthur and Beth Moore, James and Drey discuss issues of public engagement. How should christians disagree well? How should they engage in the public square? Join them as they answer these questions and more!2019-10-3136 minGood Theological ThursdayS2E12 When is it Time to leave my Church?Send us a textHave you ever felt discontented with your local church? What role do releationships or preferences play in your decision to leave? Join James and Drey as they tackle issues surrounding ecclesiology and leaving a local church in this weeks episode. 2019-10-2442 minGood Theological ThursdayS2E11 Why Should I Go to a Local Church?Send us a textHave you ever wondered "What's the point of going to Church?" In our current western culture, there is a lot of confusion of what the church even is and why it's important to go. Join James and Drey in this weeks episode as they discuss the importance of church and community. From discussions on church hopping, online church, and membership, this episode covers some of the basic questions concerning the idea of the local church!2019-10-1751 minGood Theological ThursdayS2E10 Depression and the Church (with Lainy Clark, LPC-I)Send us a textWhat exactly is and isn't Depression? How do I know when I need to go to counseling? And what should the church's role be concerning mental illnesses? Join James and Drey this week and they team up with Lainy Clark (LPC-I) to discuss depression and how the church should respond.2019-10-1052 minGood Theological ThursdayS2E9 Worship Music (with Brandon Hochstetler)Send us a textWhat is the point of worshiping through music? Why it is apart of so many church services? Does theology matter in worship? In this weeks episode Jame and Drey discuss these questions and more with Brandon Hochstetler from Christ Community Church, Arkansas. 2019-10-0352 minGood Theological ThursdayS2E8 Ephesians 2:4-10 Exegesis (Part 2)Send us a textTheology has several sources, but arguably the most essential are the scriptures. What does exegesis look like? How should we read scripture? In last weeks episode James and Drey practically walked through the the second chapter Ephesians verse by verse to demonstrate the art of hermeneutics. This week, Join them as the continue on in Ephesians 2:4-10.2019-09-2647 minGood Theological ThursdayS2E7 Ephesians 2:1-3 Exegesis (Part 1)Send us a textTheology has several sources, but arguably the most essential are the scriptures. What does exegesis look like? How should we read scripture? In this episode, James and Drey practically walk through the the second chapter Ephesians verse by verse to demonstrate the art of hermeneutics. 2019-09-1942 minGood Theological ThursdayS2E6 Theistic EvolutionSend us a textIs theistic evolution theologically viable? Why is it important that there is a historical Adam? What does the entrance of sin and death have to do with science? Did God create everything good? Join James and Drey as they discuss theology and science as it relates to the creation of the world!2019-09-1249 minGood Theological ThursdayS2E5 The "Deconstructed" Christian (The one who leaves Christianity)Send us a textIn light of some recent events in which prominent Christian leaders have left the faith, James and Drey discuss deconstructions of the faith. Why do people walk away from Christianity> What can we do different to help people that are questioning their faith? How should we respond to people who are claiming to leave the faith (or at least faith as expressed by previous generations)? Join Drey and James as they discuss these difficult yet important questions!2019-09-0548 minGood Theological ThursdayS2E4 Does the Bible Support Universalism? (With Connor Culberson)Send us a textDoes the Bible Support universalism? Is Christ the only way to God, or are there multiple ways to God? Or are there multiple gods, and the way to God depends on which God you're trying to meet? How clear is the biblical evidence for or against universalism? Join James and Drey as they tackle the topic of universalism with special guest Connor Culberson!2019-08-2950 minGood Theological ThursdayS2E3 On BaptismSend us a textWhat is baptism? Do we need a better understanding of the purpose of baptism? Do we ever need to be baptized again? Tune in this week as Drey and James discuss these questions and more!2019-08-2242 minGood Theological ThursdayS2E2 Exegesis on Romans 7Send us a textRomans 7 is one of the most debated passages of the bible! With so many different views and theological interpretations, how can anyone know what this passage is about? Join James and Drey for this special exegetical episode of Good Theological Thursday!2019-08-0842 minGood Theological ThursdayS2E1 - Belief Versus BehaviorSend us a textIt's an old debate: Faith versus Works. Do they go together? Which comes first? In this episode James and Drey discuss how belief and behavior play a role in the Christian Life.2019-08-0145 minGood Theological Thursday#15 - How to Study Theology Outside of SeminarySend us a textHow should we study theology? Do Christians have to go to seminary? Why study theology at all? In this final episode of season 1, James and Drey discuss practical steps of studying theology.2019-06-2742 minGood Theological Thursday#14 - Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?Send us a textWhy do I seem to be punished for doing the right thing? Why do bad things happen to good people? Does God send suffering to his creation? In this weeks episode, join James and Drey as they have a conversation about good, evil, and how we approach suffering. 2019-06-2039 minGood Theological Thursday#13 - Can We Know the Will of God?Send us a texthave you ever wondered what God's will for your life is? Can you thwart God's will? What about personal decisions we make in our life that are not addressed in Scripture? Does God intervene in those? In this episode, James and Drey discuss the will of God and how focusing on what we do know leads to clarity in all the other areas of life.2019-06-1346 minGood Theological Thursday#12 Apologetics and the Gospel (with Alex Stark)Send us a textWhat is apologetics? How is it helpful to the Gospel? Join James and Drey as they bring in apologist Alex Stark to discuss how to have meaningful conversations with people who do not believe as you do. 2019-06-0645 minGood Theological Thursday#11 Bible TranslationsSend us a textDo you have the "right" translation of the Bible? Are some better than others? What about bibles that have agendas? In this episode, James and Drey discuss translations and interpretations of the Bible.2019-05-3039 minGood Theological Thursday#10 - Let Go and Let God?Send us a textHas anyone ever told you to "Let Go and Let God?" Have you ever been told to "Re-dedicate your life to Jesus?" Are Christians simply lacking a filling of the spirit in their lives, leaving them defeated to sin? In this episode, James and Drey debunk some of the teachings of Keswick Theology and they discuss how sanctification works in the believer's life,2019-05-2345 minGood Theological Thursday#9 - Protestants and PornSend us a textHave you ever wondered "Is porn really that big of a deal?" In this episode, James and Drey talk about the effect on porn in the church, marriages, and in individual lives. Join them as they seek to have a helpful conversation around porn, but also offer advice on how to address it in your life.2019-05-1649 minGood Theological Thursday#8- Protestants and PuritySend us a textJoin James and Drey as they Discuss "Purity Culture." What is "Purity Culture"? Where did it come from? How does it affect you? This weeks episode answers these questions and more!2019-05-0944 minGood Theological Thursday#7 - Questionable Christian PhrasesSend us a textChristians tend to have "stock phrases" for almost any situation. Are these phrases helpful? Are they even biblical? Join James and Drey as they discuss some of the most used Christian phrases and analyze them from a theological standpoint. 2019-05-0243 minGood Theological Thursday#6 - Is Religion Bad?Send us a textIs it appropriate to say that religion is bad? What is the origin of religion? What is the problem with religion? Can religion be used to glorify God? Join James and Drey as they discuss these important questions!2019-04-2544 minGood Theological Thursday#5 - Post-Modernism and TheologySend us a textIn this episode, James and Drey discuss post-modernity and its impacts on culture. What is postmodernism? How does it relate to theology? What platforms do we use to have productive conversations in a postmodern world? Join them as they seek to define post-modernity and answer practical questions about engagement in culture.2019-04-1845 minGood Theological Thursday#4 - Experience, the Mind, & Worship Part 2Send us a textIn this episode, James and Drey continue to discuss the role of the mind and experience in relation to theological formation and worship. This episode is part one of a two-part series tackling the issue of intellectualism and experientialism when it comes to Christian faith and practice. Join them as they discuss weekly worship services, music, and other elements of Christian practice in this week's episode.2019-04-1142 minGood Theological Thursday#3 - Experience, the Mind, & WorshipSend us a textIn this episode, James and Drey discuss the role of the mind and experience in relation to theological formation and worship. This episode is part one of a two-part series tackling the issue of intellectualism and experientialism when it comes to Christian faith and practice. Join them as they seek to hold the tension of theology of the mind, heart, and hands in this week's episode.2019-04-0436 minGood Theological Thursday#2 - How do we use theology to interpret culture?Send us a textHow does my view of God impact my view of the world? Does what I believe relate to my everyday life? In this episode, James and Drey begin a conversation about theology and culture. In fact, the aim of this entire podcast series is to discuss cultural issues in relation to theology. This episode begins the conversation! Enjoy!2019-03-2835 min