Welcome to episode 40 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we explore the concept of certainty within faith and theology. We'll discuss:What We Can Be Certain About: Understanding the doctrines and teachings of the Bible that are clear and foundational.What We Can't Be Certain Ab…

Welcome to the thirty-ninth episode of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we explore the epistemological journey of faith from being a step into the light to becoming a blind leap into the dark.Join us as we delve into the philosophical developments that shaped this transition:-Re…

Welcome to the thirty-eighth episode of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we continue our exploration of the Essentials and Non-Essentials chart, populating it with various doctrines ranging from essentials to pure speculation.Join us as we:- Populate the chart with doctrines I c…

Welcome to the thirty-seventh episode of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we delve into the crucial topic of what truths are essential for salvation. We will break down each essential truth in detail, helping you understand the core beliefs necessary for salvation and the diffic…

Welcome to a new episode of "Theology Unplugged." In this podcast, we explore four reasons why I reject the doctrine of transubstantiation. This discussion is based on the Roman Catholic interpretation of John chapter 6, where Jesus says, "Unless you eat of my flesh and drink of my blood," and the implications of letting his followers walk away. Ad…

Welcome to the second Question and Answer session of "Theology Unplugged." In this episode, we address several intriguing questions from our patrons, including:What is evangelicalism, and is it too political?Is the Trinity necessary for Christianity and for salvation?Various other theological questions submitted by our patrons.Join us as we dive in…

Welcome to episode 36 of "Through Theology in a Year." In this episode, we explore the history of creeds, both Old Testament and New Testament. We'll delve into how essentials are defined by the regula fide, the Vincentian canon, and various creeds.Join us as we examine:Old Testament and New Testament creedsThe role of the regula fide in defining e…

Welcome to episode 35 of "Through Theology in a Year." This episode explores the historical patterns of sectarian divisions and the rise of institutional fundamentalism and Evangelicalism within the church. We discuss:-The Hasidim, Pharisees, and Sadducees-Early church creeds and the Reformation-The impact of the Enlightenment and the rise of liber…

Welcome to the thirty-fourth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. Today, we continue our exploration of essentials and non-essentials in the Christian faith, diving deep into the terminology and concepts that define this crucial aspect of epistemology.In this session, we will:Explore key terminologies related…

Welcome to the thirty-threeepisode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we delve into the crucial topic of essentials and non-essentials in the Christian faith, a key subset of epistemology.We'll explore methodologies for distinguishing between essential and non-essential doctrines, examining the his…

Welcome to a special episode of "Theology Unplugged"! In this session, we're trying out something new: a Q and A session with questions from my Patreon supporters.I'll be answering a variety of questions that my patrons have sent in, primarily focusing on the "Through Theology in a Year" sessions from the previous week. However, this is open to any…

Welcome to the thirty-second episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we continue our discussion on Christian epistemology, focusing on cataphatic theology and how it complements apophatic theology.We will explore how to balance these two approaches within the Christian faith. By marrying the the…

Welcome to the thirty-first episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we continue our exploration of Christian epistemology by delving into the difference between apophatic and cataphatic theology—also known as the theology of mystery and the theology of revelation.We will examine these concepts t…

Welcome to the thirtieth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, titled "Postmodernizing the Faith," we explore how to effectively reach out to postmoderns.Drawing on Millard Erickson's book, we discuss four different strategies for leading a postmodern horse to water:1. Changing the Horse: Maki…

Welcome to the twenty-ninth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we continue our series on Christian epistemology with Part 3, delving into the relationship between postmodernism and Christian theology.We'll explore how postmodernism has influenced theological thought, leading to various pers…

Welcome to the twenty-sixth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we delve into postmodernist objections to Christianity, comparing them with modernist objections to gain a deeper understanding of the postmodern mindset.We'll be going through the formal laws of logic and examining how they und…

Welcome to the twenty-seventh episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we explore postmodernist objections to Christianity, comparing them with modernist objections to gain a deeper understanding of the postmodern mindset.By examining these objections, we aim to build a foundation for discussing …

Welcome to the twenty-sixth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we continue our exploration of postmodernism, focusing on understanding and empathizing with its perspectives.We will delve into the main characteristics of postmodernism compared to modernism, highlighting why postmoderns are o…

Welcome to the twenty-fifth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we delve into the future of postmodernism, asking critical questions about what comes next and exploring the options available.We'll be doing a lot to empathize with and strengthen ("steel man") the postmodern worldview, aiming …

Welcome to the twenty-fourth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. This episode is titled "The Stage of Truth."In this session, we revisit our discussion on post-modern epistemology, specifically focusing on "The Stage of Truth." This episode is a redo of our previous attempt to cover the history of Western ep…

Welcome to a special episode of "Theology Unplugged" with Michael Patton. In this heartfelt and personal episode titled "My Two Moms," I reflect on the passing of my mother this week and the profound journey our family has experienced over the last 20 years.In 2006, after my sister tragically took her own life, my mother suffered an aneurysm that c…

Welcome to the twenty-fourth episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we delve into postmodern epistemology, tracing the history of epistemology in the Western Church to understand how we arrived at a postmodern, relativistic worldview.Our goal is to develop a sympathetic under…

Welcome to the twenty-third episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we dive into the topic of epistemology, exploring what it is and the nature of knowledge.We'll discuss the importance of epistemology and how it affects us as Christians. Epistemology is something that Christi…

Welcome to the twenty-second episode of our special series “Through Theology in a Year” on the “Theology Unplugged” podcast. In this episode, we will take a brief look at the fourth commandment before diving into an in-depth discussion on how Christ interpreted the Bible during the Sermon on the Mount, specifically in Matthew chapter 5.We’ll explor…

Welcome to the twenty-first episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. This episode continues our exploration of the theological method, specifically focusing on the three-step process: understanding what it meant, what it means, and how it applies.In this session, we will apply this method to th…

Welcome to the twentieth episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. This episode continues our exploration of the theological method, specifically focusing on the three-step process: understanding what it meant, what it means, and how it applies. In this session, we will apply this method to the …

Welcome to the nineteenth episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. This episode continues our exploration of the theological method, specifically focusing on the three-step process: understanding what it meant, what it means, and how it applies. In this session, we will apply this method to the…

Welcome to the eighteenth episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. This episode continues our exploration of the theological method, specifically focusing on the three-step process: understanding what it meant, what it means, and how it applies.In this session, we will dive into either the pass…

Welcome to the seventeenth episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. This episode is titled "The Theological Process: Part Three."In this session, we continue our exploration of the theological process by providing concrete examples to illustrate our three-step method. We will delve deeper into …

Yes, this is the one where I cried. Welcome to the sixteenth episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. This episode is titled "The Theological Process: Part Two."In this session, we continue our deep dive into the theological process by explaining and illustrating each of the three essential ste…

In this session, we dive into the theological process, exploring the difference between reader response theories and the authorial intent method. We'll discuss the subjective versus the objective approach to understanding the Bible. I'll walk you through a three-step method for interpreting Scripture: first, ask "What did it mean?" Second, ask "Wha…

Welcome to the fourteenth episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we continue from where we left off yesterday, diving deeper into our ongoing discussion.In this session, we further explore the various categories of theology, examining their significance and how each contribut…

Welcome to the thirteenth episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast, titled "A Theology of a Bunch of Big Words." In this episode, we delve into the various categories of systematic theology, such as prolegomena, bibliology, soteriology, ecclesiology, eschatology, angelology, and more. I explain …

In this session, we continue our Categories of Theology series by comparing the various categories of theology to the different departments of medicine in a hospital. I'll help you understand how theology works together and how the individual components come together for the whole, much like a hospital's departments work together under the guidance…

In this episode, we begin a new series where we break down theology into engaging and understandable categories. We'll distinguish the different areas of theology that scholars concentrate on, explore how they work together, and discuss how the rest of systematic theology is categorized. Finally, I will provide a fresh definition of what systematic…

In this episode, we continue our discussion by comparing the different areas where theology is practiced—tabloid, folk, lay, ministerial, and academic. We'll explore how theology impacts our everyday lives and delve into a broad array of questions about its practical applications. At this point, we'll define theology as "faith seeking understanding…

In this episode, titled "Folk Theology 3," we delve into the passage in Matthew 18:20, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I with them," and explore the common misconceptions surrounding this verse in folk theology, particularly within the context of prayer. We'll discuss how these misunderstandings can shape our approach to p…

In this eighth episode of "Through Theology in a Year," part of our "Theology Unplugged" podcast, we dive deeper into folk theology with our third installment on this topic.In this episode, we tackle some of the more challenging and controversial aspects of folk theology. I, Michael Patton, address misconceptions and deeply ingrained beliefs that o…

In this episode of Theology Unplugged's "Through Theology in a Year," we delve into folk theology—what it is, examples of it, and how to avoid becoming a folk theologian. Folk theology involves the uncritical acceptance of theological beliefs passed down through culture, family, church, or community. We explore common examples like the belief that …

In this episode of "Through Theology in a Year," we delve into the differences between folk theology and tabloid theology. We'll explore how folk theology, often passed down through culture, isn't necessarily wrong but is usually uncritically evaluated. We'll discuss various examples such as the belief in guardian angels and the question of whether…

Join us on our next installment of 'Through Theology in a Year' - Session 3! In this episode, we're diving into the foundations of theology, exploring what theology is, what it means to be a theologian, and uncovering the different facets of theological thought. We will introduce tabloid and folk theology and how these faulty methods of doing theol…

Welcome to the third session of "Through Theology in a Year" on Theology Unplugged! In this episode, we delve into what the theology program entails and what you can expect from this year-long journey. We'll discuss the unique teaching style we employ, focusing on key concepts like Irenic and Polemic theology. Learn about the importance of Irenic t…

In this episode of The Theology Program Podcast, we explore what it means to love God with all our mind. We'll delve into biblical passages, primarily Isaiah 40-48, that highlight this command and discuss its significance. We'll also address the different types of people who approach theology and the fears they may have. #TheologyProgramPodcast #Th…

Welcome to Through Theology in a Year! In "Introduction to Theology: Session One," we explore the need for theology and the importance of engaging our minds and hearts in our faith journey. Learn what to expect from the program, our methodology, and how to overcome common fears in theological study. Join us as we begin this transformative journey t…

What Does Christianity Have to Offer in a World of Crisis and Sorrow?Michael and Tad start talk about a blog article Michael had written about the incredible story of Joseph Scriven, writer of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus."Then Tad recounts his visits to the Credo House where he felt comfortable, even though he was an outsider.Then Tad asks abou…

Michael searches diligently for a verse that says "God answers our prayers," but is unable to find one. What do you think after listening to this podcast? Do you think God answers all prayers?Help support Michael on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpattonCheck out the blog at https://credohouse.orgLearn more about the ministry and The Theol…

A special guest appearance with Michael and Tad as they discuss where we go for authority and the stage of truth. Michael shares the one miracle he has experienced in his life as experience shows up strong for everyone on the episode.Help support Michael on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpattonCheck out the blog at https://credohouse.orgL…

Welcome to "Miracles Unveiled," the podcast that delves into the fascinating world of miracles within the Christian church. Join us as we embark on a thought-provoking journey to explore the deeper meaning and implications of miracles, specifically focusing on the topic of healing.In this podcast, we'll address the profound questions that often ari…

Michael dons his red shirt to address the issue of how we know what we know. There are multiple sources of theology in every person's life, the differences are in the priorities we give them. In addition to the Bible, Michael talks about culture, also known as tradition; what your parents taught you; reason, or rationality; experience; emotions. Wh…

In this enlightening episode of Theology Unplugged, we delve into the intricate subject of the hiddenness of God, particularly as it relates to charismatic Christianity.By admin@credohouse.org