Episodes
Understanding God’s Mercy with Ryan Hurd
In this episode, we sit down with theologian Ryan Hurd to explore one of the most profound and often misunderstood attributes of God: His mercy. Drawing from his deep engagement with classical theism, scholastic theology, and biblical exegesis, Ryan walks us through the rich doctrinal framework that...
Ecclesiastes, Joy, and Life Under the Sun with Bobby Jamieson
In this episode, we sit down with Bobby Jamieson, senior pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Chapel Hill and author of the insightful new book Everything Is Never Enough: Ecclesiastes' Surprising Path to Resilient Happiness. Bobby draws on his scholarly background and pastoral heart to guide us thro...
Athanasius, Incarnation, and the Renewal of the World with Jeremy Treat
In this episode, we’re joined by Jeremy Treat, pastor for preaching and vision at Reality LA and author of the new book, On the Incarnation: The Good News of Jesus for the Renewal of the World. Drawing from the brilliance of Athanasius—an early church father who defended the full divinity of Christ—...
Baptists, Tradition, and the Great Retrieval with Ian Clary
Are Baptists just LARP-ing when they talk about tradition and retrieval? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ian Clary—historian, theologian, and co-host of Into Theology—to explore how Baptists fit within both the Protestant and broader catholic tradition. We dive into questions of church history...
Are Virtues Gendered? Rethinking Masculine and Feminine Formation
Are courage, wisdom, humility, and justice gendered? Are certain virtues inherently masculine or feminine? Drawing on philosophical reasoning, Aristotelian ethics, and the incarnational model of Christ, we explore three compelling arguments for why virtue should be understood as fully human, not gen...
Triune Relations: Rediscovering the Heart of Trinitarian Doctrine with Blair Smith
How do we understand the relationship between the Persons of the Trinity—and why does it matter? We sit down with Dr. Blair Smith, President of RTS Charlotte to talk about the centrality of the Trinity to Christian faith and practice, common misconceptions about “eternal generation”, modern misunder...
Baptism in the Early Church: History, Households, and Justin Martyr with Andrew Koperski
In this episode, we’re joined by Andrew Koperski (Hillsdale College, Ad Fontes) to explore one of the most debated and often misunderstood practices in the history of Christianity: baptism. Drawing from his in-depth research, Andrew takes us through the earliest Christian sources—from Second Temple ...
Why Shared Leadership Builds Stronger Churches with Dave Harvey
What happens when church leadership stops being a one-man show? In this episode, we sit down with Dave Harvey, President of The Great Commission Collective, to discuss his book The Plurality Principle We dive into why shared leadership isn’t just a good idea, but a biblical necessity, how to navigat...
Fasting to Draw Near: An Ash Wednesday Reflection
In this episode, we explore the significance of Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent—40 days of repentance, mourning, and fasting in preparation for Easter. Drawing parallels to an athlete’s disciplined training, we discuss how fasting trains us to rely on God’s Word rather than our appetites. Jesus...