Best Theology on Tap, Houston Podcasts (2024)

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ONE NATION UNDER GOD? Exploring Patriotism, Nationalism, & Idolatry 1:32:32

7d ago1:32:32

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Should Christians engage in politics? Should Christian morality be at the heart of the laws we make and enforce? Does God appoint governments? What the heck is a Christian Nationalist and...are you one? When does Patriotism turn into idolatry?Our THREE guest speakers:Max Anton (repping for Christian Nationalism),Norman Horn (founder and President o…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 19: Rainbow Mural Burnouts, Arrest of Trans Whistleblower, "Far Right" Elections in Europe 1:03:38

14d ago1:03:38

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Sarah, Austin, and Evan look at current events and interesting topics.

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TBTP LIVE: ALIENS or DEMONS - PHONE HOME OR CALL A PRIEST? 1:32:23

22d ago1:32:23

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Are those blurry creatures from another planet or another spiritual plane? And should we be afraid either way? Are there any connections to weird passages in Scripture? Why should Christians care about it at all?Our two guest speakers, Jeremy Evans and Phil Tallon, will bring opposing perspectives to the conversation and then we'll have a large for…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 18: A Catholic Trifecta, Disturbing Trans Stories, and Multiculturalism 1:27:16

29d ago1:27:16

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Sarah, Evan, Mace, and James discuss a series of interesting Catholic stories, a disturbing story from Ru Paul's show, a look at social contagions, and asking what the benefits of "multiculturalism" really are.

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A Dummies Guide to the Early Church, Part 2 46:35

1M ago46:35

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Part 2 of A Dummies Guide to the Early Church will help anyone understand the major issues in the Church from about 450 to 800. Still dealing with Christological issues, i.e. the nature of Jesus, Councils 4-7 sought to iron out key doctrines in the Church. We'll explain basic concepts and phrases that Christians should be familiar with and you'll l…

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White Pill Radio Episode 17: Apple's New Ad, Tariffs Yay or Nay, and Double Standards of Justice 1:13:05

1M ago1:13:05

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It's just Ken and Evan this round and we go pretty deep on a number of topics. We actually pull the curtain back a bit and examine the opening tagline for the show. Why are we "post-apologetic" and what is "blessed talk?" We look at Apple's disastrous new iPad commercial and do a deep dive on the morality of tariffs. We also look at the side-by-sid…

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Seed Wars, The Book of Enoch, and the Nephilim: With Austin Freeman 56:29

2M ago56:29

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Dr. Austin Freeman joins us to look at some of the more bizarre Bible-adjacent theories out there. Is the Book of Enoch legit? Are "seed wars" between Jesus' people and the descendants of Satan a thing? Who were the Nephilim in Genesis 6? We look at all of that and more!

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White Pill Radio, Episode 16: College Protests, Protest Hypocrisy, and Russell Brand's Baptism 1:07:58

2M ago1:07:58

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This week, Marquice Hobbs and Oscar Villanueva join Evan (sadly, not Sarah this week!) to look at the Pro-Palestine (pro-Hamas) college protests, the wisdom of teens having phones, 8th graders banned from future competition for protesting a trans athlete, and Russell Brand's surprising baptism.

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A Dummies Guide to the Early Church, Part 1 1:03:16

2M ago1:03:16

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Part 1 of A Dummies Guide to the Early Church will help anyone understand the major issues in the Church for the first four centuries. Mainly dealing with Christological issues, i.e. the nature of Jesus, we see one extreme understanding after another. (Jesus is not God! Jesus is not a man!) We'll explain basic concepts and phrases that Christians s…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 15: Voluntary Amputations, Polycules, Iran/Israel, and Shocking Abortion Stats 1:01:10

2M ago1:01:10

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Ken, Sarah and Evan look at the most recent news with a Christian spin. Ken tries to white pill Evan, who has become black pilled on the abortion question. Meanwhile, why are we always at war? Adults, the second article about polycules (basically large adult partnerships) is not child friendly. It's not explicit, but you may want to listen without …

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TBTP Live: Love is Love? A Biblical Look at Homosexuality 1:35:01

2M ago1:35:01

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Pastors Justin Gingrich and Evan McClanahan look at the question of homosexuality from a biblical perspective. Is it wrong? Can it be justified? What are the best biblical cases in each direction? A panel discussion including Gabriel Orr, Mark Ball, and Meredith Mills follows the initial presentations. If you like what you hear and want to support …

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Inerrancy Redux - DOES the Bible Sometimes get It Wrong? 1:40:43

2M ago1:40:43

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Sarah hosts a panel discussion that serves as a deep dive follow-up on a recent live event looking at the nature of the Bible. Is it inerrant? What does that mean? Inspired? Where do we draw the line?

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White Pill Radio, Episode 14: Cultural Christianity, Pro-Hamas at MED Schools, JK Rowling's Fight for Speech 1:09:59

3M ago1:09:59

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There are a lot of juicy topics in this week's episode. We look at Mr. God Delusion himself, Richard Dawkins, all of a sudden defending Christianity, J.K. Rowling's fight for the freedom to speak, a truly bizarre ritual at UCLA's medical school, and more. Thanks to Austin Freeman for stopping by!

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Ask the Priest! With Father Frank Vera 1:08:37

3M ago1:08:37

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Father Frank Vera of Holy Cross Chapel in downtown Houston joins Sarah and Evan to look at some of the FAQ concerning Roman Catholicism. Why do we pray to saints? Is there a treasury of merit? What is transubstantiation? Is the priesthood a biblical office? Many thanks to Father Vera for giving of his time.…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 13: Unhappy Americans, Freedom of Speech, and a Major White Pill 1:08:12

3M ago1:08:12

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Sarah, Evan, and Scotty take a look at the most current news from the Christian worldview. We look at two stories about how unhappy Americans are (especially Gen Z), the threat to freedom of speech, the closing of a Bible museum, and a major white pill regarding pornography in Texas.

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Podcast BONUS: Does the Bible Sometimes Get It Wrong? A Live TBTP Looking at Inerrancy, Inspiration, and More 1:38:13

3M ago1:38:13

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Is the Bible reliable? True? Trustworthy? Are the 'red-letter' words more important than the rest? Does it ever get it wrong? Have you ever read something weird in the Bible and questioned whether maybe that author "got it wrong?" Are Paul's words just as important as Jesus' words? Can we trust the Bibles we have today? Are we still bound by the ru…

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Eschaton Salon: A Roundtable Conversation Anyone Can Understand 1:52:05

4M ago1:52:05

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There's a lot in the book of Revelation that is confusing, perplexing, even scary. But if you want to understand the basics of the various "end times" schools of thought, this is the podcast episode for you. Sarah talks with a Pre-Millennialist, and Amillennialist, and a Post-Millennialist to look at their different readings of Revelation and how t…

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Are Missionaries Obsolete? With Bill Scott 1:11:53

4M ago1:11:53

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Bill Scott joins Sarah and Evan to talk about his story of doing mission work and how learning apologetics is helpful in that venture.

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White Pill Radio, Episode 12: Soldier Suicide, Intellectual Diversity, Christian Nationalism, and IVF 1:15:14

4M ago1:15:14

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Austin and Ken join Evan to look at four news stories this week: the strange story of the soldier committing suicide for the cause of Palestine, a bill in Indiana that forces intellectual diversity at universities, whether rights come from God or not, and the Alabama Supreme Court saying IVF babies are indeed human children.…

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Demonology 101: With Austin Freeman 1:12:58

4M ago1:12:58

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Dr. Austin Freeman, the hippest professor this side of the Mississippi, joins us to talk about demons. What are they? Is Satan their boss? Why do we ignore them in the West? And what horror movies get it right? Learn more about HCU's Apologetics program here: https://www.facebook.com/hcuapologetics/.…

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Purgatory: Real? Or No? Two Protestants Debate at a Mini-TBTP. 1:29:05

4M ago1:29:05

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An interesting Mini-TBTP took place recently where two Protestants, Jerry Walls and Juan Carlos Martinez, looked at the issue of Purgatory. Usually considered a major divide between Catholics and Protestants, Dr. Walls defends it as a Protestant. This event was held at First Lutheran prior to a more formal debate on the same topic between James Whi…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 11 1:11:13

4M ago1:11:13

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On this episode, we look at the controversial "He Gets Us" Super Bowl ad, non-Christian "churches," and Dave Grohl's BBQ for the homeless. Thanks to Scotty Swingler and Mace Perez for joining Sarah and Evan!

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What's Up with High Church? Two Anglicans and a Lutheran Explain the Liturgical Hype 1:14:34

5M ago1:14:34

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Pastors Drew Knowles and Andy Gray of Oak Forest Church join Sarah and Evan to talk all things liturgy. What is it? Is it just the old customs of dead religion? Or does it have a particularly important place in the modern world?

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Get Back to Church! With Joel Davis 1:00:37

5M ago1:00:37

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When should you stick it out in a church? And when is it time to go? We ask those basic, but surprisingly complex - questions with Pastor Joel Davis of Bayou City Fellowship.

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White Pill Radio, Episode 10: Texas Invasion, AI Bots, Abortion Tours, and More 1:20:07

5M ago1:20:07

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Sarah and Evan are joined by Austin Freeman and Ken Cowan to talk about the latest headlines, including the immigration crisis on Texas' border, Kamala Harris' abortion tour, and two AI stories. Parents, in case you listen to this in front of your children, from about 51 minutes to 1 hour 7 minutes, we talk about the rise of AI sexbots and pornogra…

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Is Social Justice Biblical Justice? A TBTP Live Event 1:34:31

5M ago1:34:31

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Theology by the Pint ventured down for our first-ever event in Sugar Land. We looked at the question, "Is Social Justice Biblical Justice?" How does the Bible speak to the current issues of the day? What aspects of the Bible do we look to? Is it all just a matter of interpretation?

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The Deconstruction of Christianity: With Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett 1:08:21

5M ago1:08:21

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Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett join us to discuss their new book, The Deconstruction of Christianity. Is deconstruction something of a fad or a real threat to Christianity? Is it just maturing in the faith or is it tearing it down with nothing else to put in its place? We talk about all of that and much more.…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 9 1:00:35

6M ago1:00:35

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We look at Lil Nas X's "comeback," "Wife" and "Husband" as offensive language, Mark Zuckerberg's doomsday bunker, and whether Christian schools should be involved in athletics. Thanks to new voice Skyler Womack for participating!

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The Street Smarts of Spiritual Conversations. With Greg Koukl 1:07:04

6M ago1:07:04

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Well-known apologist Greg Koukl joins Sarah and Evan to talk about the kinds of real faith conversations we can and need to have. Author of "Tactics" and president of Stand to Reason (https://www.str.org/), Greg brings a wealth of experience to the table. You won't want to miss his insights!

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Is Muslim Theology to Blame? With Bill Scott. 1:10:24

6M ago1:10:24

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Given the headlines these past few months, we thought it would be wise to revisit the core theological tenants of Islam. We're joined by budding apologist Bill Scott who has studied Islam extensively.

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White Pill Radio, Episode 8: Islamic Conversions, No Christians as Foster Parents, Hulk Hogan, and More! 1:09:31

6M ago1:09:31

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WPR favorites Juan Carlos Martinez and Mace Perez join Evan to take a look at some very interesting headlines and our attempts to analyze them through a Christian worldview. We look at a recent proposal by the Biden Administration which would effectively make it impossible for Christians to foster children, a trend of young women converting to Isla…

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I Do Not Permit a Woman to Speak...Or Do I? A TBTP Live Event 1:35:22

7M ago1:35:22

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Theology by the Pint looks at women in ministry at our December, 2023 live event. Can women be pastors? Should they be pastors? What texts speak to the limits of women in ministry? Dr. Lynn Cohick and Chaplain Natasha Young join us for this interesting debate.

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Sons of Thunder, Part 3: Catholic V. Protestant on Salvation 1:10:21

7M ago1:10:21

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Following an interesting conversation between Juan Carlos Martinez (former Catholic now Presbyterian) and James Prather (former Presbyterian now Catholic), we realized so much more ground needed to be covered. Not to worry! James brought in Michael Gormley of Lay Evangelist and Evan did a little more than just host on this third episode of this dia…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 7: Satanic Abortions, Jimmy Stewart Resurrected, Whiteness, and More 1:16:03

7M ago1:16:03

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Wow, we crammed a lot in in just over an hour. This is a spicy one with a fair amount of disagreement. See who you agree with! We look at a bizarre article in Cosmopolitan magazine, resurrecting Jimmy Stewart for some AI holiday reading, how to talk about "Whiteness," and shocking Congressional testimony about genocide.…

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Sons of Thunder, Part 2: Catholic V. Protestant on Authority 1:14:12

7M ago1:14:12

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Following an interesting conversation between Juan Carlos Martinez (former Catholic now Presbyterian) and James Prather (former Presbyterian now Catholic), we realized so much more ground needed to be covered. Not to worry! James brought in Michael Gormley of Lay Evangelist and Evan did a little more than just host on a sequel episode. This time, w…

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Mary - The Defiant Voice of Hope - with Amy Orr-Ewing 55:22

7M ago55:22

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Amy Orr-Ewing, scholar and apologist, joins Sarah and Evan to talk about Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Thinking that honoring her would be "too Catholic," have Protestants given short shrift to Mary? Is it time to look at her not as just a passive vessel, but a powerful voice for justice?

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White Pill Radio, Episode 6 58:58

7M ago58:58

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Sarah, Evan, Mace, and James look at Catholic Leftism (?), the popularity of Osama bin Laden, Homeschooling, and the loss of literacy in America.

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Food and Faith: The Surprising Connections Between the Bible, Our Food, and the Good Life 57:13

8M ago57:13

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Pastor Meredith Mills joins Sarah and Evan to talk about food and its many explicit and implicit connections to faith. From its use in hospitality to our need to be connected to the earth, good stewardship of real food is something Christians should start to incorporate into their faith walk. We look at some controversial topics as well, like the f…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 5: AI Deepfakes, Hamas in America, an Open Border, and Trans-Age 1:09:50

8M ago1:09:50

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The smaller-than-usual crew of Sarah and Evan look nothing but spicy topics on this episode of WPR. We look at the use of AI images to create deepfakes of real people, the bizarre support for Hamas in the United States, the open southern border and whether Christians should support immigration, and the newest trend in the trans world: trans-age. Le…

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What Makes a Person a Person? Exploring the Mind, Body, & Soul. With Eric Hernandez 1:31:41

8M ago1:31:41

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Are we a body with a soul? A soul with a body? Only the mind? Are souls gendered? What makes us different from other creatures? Guest speaker Eric Hernandez dialogues with our very own Beth White to look at different views of the soul. Of course, there's a panel discussion as well. This live event took place October 17. If you're in Houston and you…

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Slavery in the New Testament and Ancient World. With Dr. Lynn Cohick. 1:14:56

8M ago1:14:56

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Dr. Lynn Cohick of Houston Christian University and Houston Theology Seminary joins Sarah and Evan to look at slavery in the New Testament and the ancient world at-large. We compare it to the slavery seen in America and the present day. It is a tough, but necessary, topic to tackle given modern implications. While this episode is not marked "Explic…

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White Pill Radio Episode 4: All Things Hamas/Israel 1:03:52

8M ago1:03:52

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Sarah, Evan, Mace, and Ken gather to talk about the Israel/Hamas war from a Christian worldview.

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Catholic or Presbyterian? One of Each Makes the Case. 1:06:28

9M ago1:06:28

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Former-Catholic-turned-Presbyterian Juan Carlos Martinez dialogues with former-Presbyterian-turned-Catholic James Prather. Why did they each convert? Can they change each other's minds? We just scratch the surface of some very big questions. A sequel is already in the works!

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Theology on Air Reacts to An Abortion Debate on the Whatever Podcast 1:02:10

9M ago1:02:10

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Roman Catholic apologist Trent Horn and YouTuber Destiny had an intense debate on the topic of abortion on the Whatever Podcast recently. We thought it would be worthwhile to hit the highlights and ask some questions about what was presented. Where do the arguments work? When do they fall apart? How are Christians to think about this issue?…

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White Pill Radio 3: Gov't Shutdowns, Real Community, and More Trans Controversies 1:02:14

9M ago1:02:14

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Oscar Villanueva and Scotty Swingler join Evan (no Sarah this time!) to look at an impending government shutdown, Blink 182's new album (and the meaning behind it), and another story looking at the transgender division in our country.

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Is Christianity Making a Comeback? With Justin Brierley. 1:02:24

9M ago1:02:24

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Justin Brierley, host of the popular apologetics podcast Unbelievable for over 17 years and author of The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God, joins Sarah and Evan to look at his new book. He offers hopeful insights on evidence that perhaps Christianity is "not dead yet" in the West, and draws from his many contacts and interviews to explain why th…

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From Slain to Saved: Knowing the Holy Spirit after Leaving the Prosperity Gospel 1:06:08

10M ago1:06:08

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Costi Hinn joins TOA for a look at the errors of the Prosperity Gospel. The nephew of a famous televangelist, Costi has seen the lavish lifestyles up close and personal and explains how that movement is at odds with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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White Pill Radio 2: Activists Arrested, "Backwards" Catholics, Trans Pronouns, and More 1:11:51

10M ago1:11:51

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White Pill Radio will become a regular feature of Theology on Air. Four TOTers will come together with hot-off-the-press stories and offer a Christian lens to them. What is a White Pill? Well, the blue pill means you are content to live in the matrix. The red pill means you are awake to reaity, the good, bad and ugly. The black pill means you are a…

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Is the Kingdom of God Here? With Stephen Curto. 1:08:34

10M ago1:08:34

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TOT regular Stephen Curto hangs out with Sarah and Evan to look at the surprisingly controversial question of whether or not the Kingdom of God is actually here and now. Most Christians assume the answer to that is yes. But is it only a "not yet" reality, and not an "already" reality? We dig deep on this Theology on Air.…

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Misunderstood: People and Stories in the Bible You've Gotten Wrong. With Maurice Hobbs 55:55

10M ago55:55

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Pastor Maurice Hobbs joins us to take a look at two people and one story we commonly misunderstand. Thomas is dubbed the doubter and Mary Magdalene is seen as a prostitute. Meanwhile, Acts 2 is seen as Pentecost for everyone, including Gentiles. Are we wrong? How?

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