An episode from the archives! Benjamin and Ryker talk about where to find God–not in the valleys or on the mountaintops–but in the flatlands of ordinary life. Show Notes (The Theology of The Mundane) S3:E1 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-3:40) Update (3:40-7:40) Introduction (7:40-14:20) Where is God on Mondays? (14:40-18:57) Diagnosis: We ar…

Happy 1st birthday, The Theology Of...! Ryker and Benjamin take some time to talk about and pray for what's coming next for the podcast and ask that you join them in prayer for the coming season. We are so unbelievably thankful for you, our listeners and supporters, and would love to hear from you! You can drop us a line on our social medias (Faceb…

Wrapping up this season of the podcast, Benjamin and Ryker tackle five listener-suggested mini-topics and reflect on what God has done the past two seasons. Show Notes (The Theology of Etc., Part 2) S2:E10 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-3:51) Introduction (4:09-18:10) The Theology of Sleep (18:33-25:07) The Theology of Colors (25:22-33:13) T…

This week, Benjamin and Ryker sit down with Zach Kilimann to discuss his unique educational experience spanning from the living room to the soccer field. In doing so, they explore how God has wired our minds to learn and grow in our present, now and not yet reality. Huge shout out to Zach for joining us for this conversation, thanks for bringing yo…

This week, Benjamin and Ryker chart out the theology of exploration, discovering how the unknown frontier can be holy ground. Show Notes (The Theology of Exploration) S2:E8 Help us find topics for our Season 2 Finale!! https://forms.gle/6bSCkEXJ2bZKx9ie7 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-2:02) Introduction (2:02-8:57) What is Exploration? (9:27…

In this second half of our conversation with Isaac and Lincoln from The Arcadian Wild, we infuse the biblical theology of creativity with practical insights into the creative process. A huge thanks to Isaac and Lincoln for such a wonderful conversation and joining us for these last two episodes!! We truly appreciate them and everything they’re doin…

This week, Ryker and Benjamin welcome another dynamic duo onto the podcast: Lincoln and Isaac from the band The Arcadian Wild! Discussing Scripture and songwriting, the guys explore the Edenic origins of creating and what it means for us to be image-bearers of our Creator. A huge thanks to Lincoln and Isaac for joining us on this journey - be sure …

This week, the guys have a talk about talking. The topics of this episode span from the parallelism of the Tower of Babel and Pentecost to the significance of biblical names and much much more. Unlike the mute idols, we can find joy in the fact that our God is a God who speaks. Show Notes (The Theology of Language) S2:E5 Table of Contents & Timesta…

This week, Benjamin and Ryker welcome onto the podcast John Higgins, the creator of the YouTube channel The Bible Is Art, taking us into a deep dive of the objectivity and design of beauty. Big thanks to John for joining us today, we really admire everything he’s doing and appreciate the time he took to share his wisdom with us! Show Notes (The The…

This week, Benjamin and Ryker stitch together a theology of clothing, discussing both fashion and function and how they can be used to bring God glory. Show Notes (The Theology of Clothing) S2:E3 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-1:34) Introduction (1:34-2:53) Why do we Wear Clothes? (2:53-27:36) Biblical Survey (27:36-30:51) Clothed in Righteo…

This week, the guys have the privilege of welcoming Mark Buchanan, the first of our guests this season, onto the podcast to talk about the surprisingly rich theology of walking. A big thank you to Mark for coming alongside us this episode, and sharing his wisdom about this awesome topic! Make sure to check out his books and the ministry he’s doing.…

Welcome to Season Two! To kick things off, Benjamin and Ryker have a conversation about the theology of work, a good part of God’s original design that is relevant for us both now and forevermore. Show Notes (The Theology of Work) S2:E1 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-3:58) Introduction (4:23-6:56) What’s so Important about Work? (6:56-19:54)…

Welcome to Season 2 of The Theology Of podcast, hosted by Benjamin & Ryker, two college-aged Bible nerds who love studying Scripture and having meaningful, biblical conversations. We invite you to join us on this journey as we traverse the secular-seeming things of life and how to view them in a Christ-centered way. Every Wednesday morning, we'll e…

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Benjamin and Ryker want to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and cheers to a happy, healthy 2021. We are so thankful for all the support you've shown us these past few months and can't wait to see where God leads next!! Stay tuned for Season 2... Check out our stickers/magnets & get one for yourself!!…

Wrapping up this season of the podcast, Benjamin and Ryker tackle five listener-suggested mini-topics and reflect on what God has done the past fourteen episodes. Show Notes (The Theology of Etc.) S1:E15 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-2:54) Introduction (2:54-9:40) The Theology of Organization (10:00-18:35) The Theology of Modesty (18:50-28:…

We're thankful for you! Ryker and Benjamin just wanted to say a quick 'thank-you' to all who have listened, supported, or spread the word about this project thus far. It's been such an impactful journey that we have learned a lot from - and we hope that you have, too! Make sure to submit your ideas for our Season 1 Finale HERE. Please do so by Nove…

In the penultimate episode of this season of the podcast, Benjamin and Ryker reflect on the mindblowing topic of memory. Get ready to think about thinking! Show Notes (The Theology of Memory) S1:E14 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-2:09) Introduction (2:09-5:28) Why Memory? (5:28-26:13) Biblical Survey (26:28-30:58) Nostalgia (30:58-33:31) Fal…

This time on The Theology Of, Benjamin and Ryker explore the harmony between music and faith to pinpoint how music can be used for the glory of God. Show Notes (The Theology of Music) S1:E13 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-2:45) Introduction (2:45-4:32) What is Music? (4:32-9:43) A Brief History of Music (9:43-18:11) Biblical Survey of Music …

Why did the chicken cross the road? Because he wasn’t a very good Samaritan! Benjamin and Ryker spend this episode of the podcast wondering how in the world theology can relate to this joke and others like it. Show Notes (The Theology of Humor) S1:E12 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-2:19) Introduction (2:19-13:56) What is Humor? (14:14-20:00)…

This episode, the guys dive into why we party, how we can glorify God in our celebration, and some traditional celebrations across a number of cultures. Show Notes (The Theology of Celebration) S1:E11 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-1:47) Introduction (1:48-11:17) Why Celebrate? (11:36-14:34) Should We Celebrate? (14:35-18:13) The Dangers of …

In the second half of their conversation about food, Benjamin and Ryker explore this delicious theme through the New Testament, addressing topics such as fasting, Communion, and the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. Show Notes (The Theology of Food, Part 2) S1:E10 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-2:06) Introduction (2:06-4:05) Food and Community (4…

This episode, Benjamin and Ryker dig into the mouthwatering theology of food, tracing the theme through the Old Testament and discussing its beautiful design and purpose. Show Notes (The Theology of Food, Part 1) S1:E9 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-3:23) Introduction (3:23-5:45) Why Food? (5:45-11:16) Biblical Survey: Creation & The Fall (1…

This episode, Benjamin and Ryker talk about home: a warm, inviting place with great capacity for both beauty and brokenness. Show Notes (The Theology of Home) S1:E8 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-1:40) Introduction (1:40-10:00) What is Home? (10:00-16:55) Our Experience with Home (17:14-23:35) Home Tour (23:35-36:30) Biblical Survey (36:30-3…

This week on The Theology Of, Benjamin and Ryker discuss the many facets of travel, including the overwhelming use of travel in Scripture, the positive and negative aspects of wanderlust, and some personal travel stories. Show Notes (The Theology of Travel) S1:E7 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-2:08) Introduction (2:08-3:18) What is Travel? (…

This episode, the guys look at the meaning behind our secularized view of games and sports - and how we can bring back God’s original intent of delighting in His creation and glorifying the Creator. Show Notes (The Theology of Games) S1:E6 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-3:12) Introduction (3:12-5:08) The History of Games and the Church (5:08…

This week, Benjamin and Ryker finish their conversation about godly community, taking a closer look at its four main inhibitors before discussing eight key ingredients to healthy, biblical relationships. Show Notes (The Theology of Community, Part 2) S1:E5 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-2:47) Introduction (2:47-16:10) Inhibitors of Healthy C…

In the first half of this two-part conversation about the theology of community, Benjamin and Ryker define their terms and dig into biblical references about community to create a brief scriptural overview of the topic. Show Notes (The Theology of Community, Part 1) S1:E4 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-1:33) Introduction (1:33-6:02) What is …

This episode, Ryker and Benjamin explore the four major types of seasons and how their liturgical cadence redirects our gaze towards the immutable I AM. Show Notes (The Theology of Seasons) S1:E3 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-1:26) Introduction (1:27-4:21) What’s Your Favorite Season? (4:21-14:54) Seasons in Nature (15:08-21:17) Seasons in …

This week, Ryker and Benjamin unpack both the opportunities and dangers of our current Digital Age. They also explore how we, as Christ followers, can glorify the Creator with our use of technology and our digital relationships with others. Show Notes (The Theology of Technology) S1:E2 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-3:04) Introduction (3:04-…

This week, the guys explore the art of storytelling and the narrative arc of the Ultimate Story: The Bible. Show Notes (The Theology of Storytelling) S1:E1 Welcome to our first episode! These show notes will be added every week to provide you with timestamps and a table of contents for the audio, our key takeaways, and resources for you to dig deep…

Welcome to our podcast!! We're two college-age Bible nerds who love studying Scripture and having meaningful, biblical conversations. We invite you to join us on this journey as we traverse the secular-seeming things of life and how to view them in a Christ-centered way. Every Wednesday morning, we'll explore a new topic and how we can live it out …