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A podcast for Christians with questions about theology, philosophy, and practice. Biblically informed. Slightly irreverent.
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Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
44 min
What did Augustine and Aquinas actually believe about virginity — and what does it reveal about us?
In this episode, we explore the surprisingly rich theology of the Church Fathers on sex, celibacy, and the body. Their views can seem strange to modern ears, but that strangeness might be the point: it forces us to examine assumptions our culture takes for granted.
We also tackle one of the harder pastoral questions in the church today — can unwanted singleness ever be called a "gift"? And what role does a voluntary vow play in living out the kind of celibacy the Bible actually describes?
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Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
1hr 11 min
What if the key to understanding the Bible is to read it like music? In this episode, we talk with Alastair Roberts about his book Echoes of Exodus, co-written with Andrew Wilson. He began this book as a 40-day Lenten reflection that grew into something much bigger. This episode provides a practical lens for reading Scripture by recognizing “echoes” — call-backs, allusions, and patterns — that link Exodus to the rest of the Bible's story of redemption. Exodus is the main theme that courses through the narrative of Scripture, connecting what may seem like isolated stories into an unfolding symphony of music. If you’ve ever felt lost reading the Old Testament and feel like the Bible doesn’t make sense, this conversation gives you the tools to start hearing it that way.
Show Notes
Get Alastair’s Book Echoes of Exodus: https://a.co/d/0cvo3WF8
Alastair’s Substack: https://argosy.substack.com/
Jun 4, 2026
Jun 4, 2026
1hr 5 min
Anxiety fills our social media and creeps into our lives. How do we cultivate a sound mind in the midst of the chaos and polarization? Rev. Ben Miller joins us with practical insights on cultivating a sound mind in a chaotic world.
Original Episode Published: December 13, 2022
Show Notes
Conversations in Crisis Series with Alastair Roberts and Ben Miller
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
40 min
Can demons hear your thoughts? A lot of Christians assume the answer is yes—but what if that assumption actually confuses what belongs to God alone?
In this episode, we dive into Thomas Aquinas’ fascinating argument that angels and demons cannot directly read the human mind or will. They can observe, infer, tempt, and influence—but they do not have direct access to your inner thoughts. Only God does.
We explore why this matters for spiritual warfare, human freedom, temptation, prayer, and the uniqueness of God himself. Along the way, Aquinas dismantles some common Christian assumptions and offers a surprisingly comforting vision of the human person: your mind is not an open spiritual battlefield.
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May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
41 min
Will you recognize your spouse, your friends, your people in heaven?
Or does eternity flatten us into something less personal?
In this episode, we lean on Thomas Aquinas to answer question behind it all: What does it mean to still be human after the resurrection?
We cover:
- Why your personal identity must remain intact
- Whether we actually know specific people in glory
- If resurrected bodies eat and drink
- How heaven is physical, but not driven by biological necessity
Because if you don’t remain meaningfully yourself, then resurrection isn’t redemption—it’s replacement. Heaven doesn’t erase your humanity. It perfects it.
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Jan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
58 min
Everyone talks about polarization in America—political, cultural, and even within the church. Reactivity has become the norm, and with it, a quiet anxiety that shapes how Christians think, argue, and divide.
So where do we turn for wisdom when disagreement feels unavoidable?
In this reposted conversation, Dr. Brad Littlejohn introduces us to Richard Hooker, a Reformed Anglican theologian who navigated deep tensions during the Reformation between Presbyterians and Episcopalians. Hooker offers a model for holding conviction without radicalism, and reform without hubris.
We explore how Hooker sought to combine the theological clarity of Protestantism with the formative power of historic liturgy—and why his approach speaks directly to our present moment of social change and gridlock.
This episode is a timely reminder that faithful reform requires patience, humility, and a refusal to let anxiety drive the church.
Show Notes
Get Hooker's Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity Vol. 1 in Modern English:
https://davenantinstitute.org/hookers-laws-ihttps://davenantinstitute.org/god-is
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Jan 6, 2026
Jan 6, 2026
1hr 3 min
Few figures in church history are as controversial—or as influential—as Origen. Brilliant, speculative, and often misunderstood, his ideas sparked debate in his own lifetime and cast a long shadow over Christian theology for centuries to follow.
In this episode, Gerald Bray (Beeson Divinity School) joins us to explore who Origen really was, why some of his ideas were considered problematic, and why he remains impossible to ignore. We discuss Origen as a major turning point in the intellectual life of the church—one of the first to seriously systematize the Christian faith, ask hard questions, and push theology into new territory.
This conversation isn’t about rehabilitating Origen or dismissing him, but about understanding why engaging him still stretches the church’s thinking today—and why his legacy continues to provoke, challenge, and stimulate serious theological reflection.
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Dec 23, 2025
Dec 23, 2025
1hr 1 min
What actually helps Christians grow together over time? In this episode, Paul Gutacker joins us to discuss his book Practicing Life Together, exploring how shared spiritual practices shape both personal faith and Christian community. Using the idea of a rule of life as a trellis, Paul shows how habits like prayer, shared meals, study, and Sabbath provide structure that supports lasting growth. This conversation offers a practical and hopeful vision for intentional Christian living—together.
Show Notes
Purchase Paul’s book: https://a.co/d/2BSbNzt
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Dec 23, 2025
Dec 23, 2025
44 min
Christian leadership often celebrates strength — gifting, vision, productivity. But Scripture keeps pushing us somewhere counterintuitive: to weakness, dependence, and the kind of leadership where God’s power is the point, not ours. In this episode, Dave Harvey unpacks the core message of The Clay Pot Conspiracy: leaders don’t fall because they’re weak — they fall because they hide it. And when we cover our limits, protect our image, or outrun our character, we step away from the very place where God works most powerfully. We talk about the quiet patterns that shape leaders over time, why vulnerability is essential for integrity, and how embracing our fragility isn’t a liability but the doorway to sustained, God-dependent ministry. For pastors, ministry leaders, and anyone who wants to lead without pretending to be strong, this conversation offers a clear, honest, and deeply hopeful path forward.
Show Notes
Purchase Dave’s Book: https://a.co/d/5GNqVtk Learn more about Dave’s work: https://revdaveharvey.com/
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Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
1hr 2 min
What did the early Christians actually expect about the future? Were they vague or symbolic, or did they have a clear picture of what was to come?
In this episode, Dr. Michael Svigel shares insights from his book Fathers on the Future, revealing that second-century leaders like Irenaeus anticipated a real, visible kingdom, Christ’s return, and a renewed world.
We’ll explore:
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How the early church imagined the future
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Common misunderstandings about their expectations
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What we can learn about hope and faith from their perspective
Even if you’re not familiar with debates about the “millennium” or the end times, this conversation offers a fascinating window into how the first Christians lived in light of what they believed was coming.
Purchase Michael’s Book: https://a.co/d/jjeZz2K
Learn more about Michael’s work: https://fathersonthefuture.com/
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