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Theologic089: Thank You for Listening to Theologic!As Theologic comes to an end, we just wanted to thank you for listening to this podcast since it started in April of 2022. In this episode, Zach, Zac, and Sean talk about why the podcast is ending and how the Lord is leading each one.If you feel led to send a message to Theologic and talk about how the Lord used this podcast in your life, please send an email to Theologicpodcast1@gmail.com.With that, we will sign off! Thanks for listening!Support the show
2025-07-2842 minTheologic084: Loving MoneyYou've heard it before, "Money won't buy you happiness." That's doubly true for the Christian. As Sean and Zach engage on this topic from I Timothy 6, may we be warned and blessed to keep from the love of money.Support the show
2025-05-2630 minTheologicTheobite 034: Would God Give Us More Than We Can Handle?If you've been in Christian circles, you've probably heard it said, "God won't give me more than I can handle." But is that true? Does scripture teach that? What does it actually say about the matter of how much the Lord gives the Christian and what can be handled? As Sean and Zach unpack this text, may your mind and heart be informed about what God gives and why He gives it for your good and His glory.Support the show
2025-05-1910 minTheologicTalking End Times: An Interview with Joel Willoughby from the Brains, Bibles, and Beyond PodcastYou've heard Patke, Dieken, and Sean discuss end times before. This interview adds Joel Willoughby to the mix minus Zach Dieken. Listen in as Joel brings his perspective on Jesus' words concerning the end times as well as from what Paul says to the Thessalonians. As Joel does so, you will hear Sean offer his counter-points throughout the interview. Should you tune in you'll be blessed to see a mature, down to Earth discussion that would edify you. Support the show
2024-01-301h 00Theologic048: How A Christian Prepares to Serve in GovernmentIt is our last topical episode of 2023! It's also a Christmas day drop! As you all enjoy the day remembering Christ's birth, our host Zach Dieken is gearing up for his next session time in the Iowa House of Representatives. Next month Zach goes to Des Moines to engage in the spiritual battle, we ask him: What is session? How do you get prepared? We want to encourage you to pray for Him as He serves this winter. From us at Theologic, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Support the show
2023-12-2540 minTheologic047: Breaking the Barrier Between Church and StateAs Sean is on vacation, the two Zachs engage on the topic of religion and politics. How do we respond to the common charges that Christian beliefs need to be out of the public political arena? What leads Zach Dieken as a Christian to enter into public office in the Iowa House, fight the evils of abortion, and seek to reach the Iowa capital for Christ? As the two Zachs engage the topic, may you be emboldened in your sphere of influence as you listen.Support the show
2023-12-1139 minTheologic045: The Gospel According to FoolishnessA Christian might consider this insulting: "You believe foolish things." But did you know that the Bible itself has "foolishness" as a description of its own message? It is truly no badge of shame to believe the Gospel of Foolishness when we consider the alternative. Listen in as Sean and the two Zach's pull apart this foolish message and why it is called that in the pages of scripture.Support the show
2023-11-1332 minTheologic036: Zach Dieken Grills Sean and Patke on their DebateAfter the last debate, Zach Dieken ran out of time to ask some questions that he was curious about concerning the the topic of the "Man of Lawlessness." Tune in as he grills Sean and Patke on the topic. Perhaps you had some of the same questions.If you haven't listened in on the last debate check it out here: https://theologic.buzzsprout.com/1892787/13112525-the-great-antichrist-debate-who-is-paul-s-man-of-lawlessness-in-2-thessalonians-2Support the show
2023-07-1031 minTheologic032: Theology with Feet "Don't be so heavenly minded, you're no earthly good." Though amongst many this is a yawn inducing statement, there is however some truth to it. Theologically minded Christians can be prone to bookishness yet lacking in the good works that that theology should be pointing them toward. With Zach Dieken returning to the conversation, your three hosts reunite to tackle the topic of why we ought to have theology with our heads in the clouds and feet on the ground. You're going to want to listen in for the details.Book to check out: Radically Whole by D...
2023-05-1535 minTheologicThe Great Debate Discussion: Debate is Beneficial for Christian Living and WorshipThis quarter as Zach Dieken is still down in Des Moines doing his Representative work, the Theologic guys are missing their moderator. So taking the place of a topical episode, Patke and Sean present to you a discussion about their previous debates. Here they present what benefits they have gained from the debates they have done, what they are intending to accomplish by putting them online, and they even revisit the topics to give some further thoughts on what you might have missed. Listen in and be blessed!To see some great critiques on Christian debates, check...
2023-03-201h 12Theologic028: Pray for Zach Dieken, God's DeaconHe's been elected and has begun his work at the Iowa House of Representatives. This episode is an update to how it has been since Zach Dieken was sworn in as a member of the Iowa House. What challenges has he face? How can God's people pray? Listen in as Sean and Patke interview Zach Dieken.Support the show
2023-03-0629 minTheologic006: Jesus' Death and Our SinWhat does the Bible mean when it uses the word "atonement?" Does Jesus' death have any relationship to humanity? Is there anything other than Jesus' death that in taking away sin provides atonement? In this episode, Sean, Zach, and Zac answer these questions and more.Support the show
2022-05-0128 minTheologic005: Childlike Faith or Adult Maturity?Immaturity is rampant in pulpits and pews across the United States. Some justify that immaturity by posing the question, "Doesn't Jesus want us to be like a child?" Listen to Sean, Zach, and Zac as they weigh in on that question. Should Christians be childlike? Should they be childish? Should they go on to spiritual adulthood?Support the show
2022-04-0122 minTheologic004: Should Christians Call out False Teachers?From obsession with money to deviant preachers, the American church is full of false teachers and false teaching. What can the Christian do about it? What should a Christian do about it? What does the Bible say? Listen as Sean, Zach, and Zac give biblical insight into the Christian's response to the ailing church today.Support the show
2022-04-0131 minTheologic001: Getting to know your HostsAs Sean, Zach, and Zac begin this Podcast, their listeners deserve an opportunity to get to know them. In this episode, the hosts introduce themselves explaining their conversion and call to ministry.Support the show
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