Breakfast Theology: Recent Episodes
Josiah Cain
Nothing is better than a casual conversation about God with a friend. We the hosts, Josiah Cain and Chuck Jones, want to let you in on the simple joy of talking with a friend about Christian living. Join us every Thursday for an enlightening conversation over breakfast.
In the last three episodes, we have each member of Breakfast Theology pick a favorite topic to discuss. In this episode, Josiah talks about how we can continue to serve God even in the midst of changing seasons. We hope you enjoy the last three episodes of Breakfast Theology! We truly and thankful for all the support we got over the years!
In the last three episodes, we have each member of Breakfast Theology pick a favorite topic to discuss. In this episode, Isaac talks about how serving God sometimes requires us to be uncomfortable and make sacrifices. We hope you enjoy the last three episodes of Breakfast Theology! We truly and thankful for all the support we got over the years!
In the last three episodes, we have each member of Breakfast Theology pick a favorite topic to discuss. In this episode, Chuck talks about Grace and it’s powerful impact in our lives. We hope you enjoy the last three episodes of Breakfast Theology! We truly and thankful for all the support we got over the years!
In this episode, we finish our discussion on the beatitudes from Matthew 5. We hope that these words encourage you to stand strong in your faith and persevere with Jesus.
In this episode, we continue our discussion on the beatitudes. We hope you enjoy unpacking these powerful statements of Jesus with us. As a reminder, episode 100 will be the last episode of Breakfast Theology. Thank you for your support!
This is the first episode in a 3-part miniseries about the beatitudes. We hope that you find the discussion on Jesus' most popular sermon as interesting as we do! As a reminder, Breakfast Theology will officially end on episode 100. We hope you've enjoyed the many years of biblical content and discussion between friends just as much as we have!
In this episode of Breakfast Theology, we look at what it means to live a content life in the God.
This is the last episode in the biblical imagery series and we talk about wind! Wind, you may be asking? Yes, wind! The Greek and Hebrew words for wind can also be translated spirt and breath, giving this topic a lot of different angles to look at. We hope you enjoy this episode!
We continue our series on biblical imagery by looking at water. From the waters at creation of the waters of baptism, the Bible is filled with the stuff!
In this episode, we continue our discussion on biblical imagery and talk about the significance of trees in scripture. From the beginning to the end of the Bible you can find trees mentioned everywhere. We hope you enjoy this discussion and please reach out to us at breakfasttheology@gmail.com.
We are starting a new series on biblical imagery. We are looking at topics like fire, trees, water and more. Seeing the big themes of scripture helps you to better read and understand the Bible as a whole. We hope you enjoy this episode. Reach out to us at breakfasttheology@gmail.com with questions and comments.
This is the last episode in the James series. In this episode, we explores James' call to rely on God and His faith community as our first line of defense in this world. Please reach out to us at breakfastheology@gmail.com with thoughts and comments!
We are excited to bring you a good discussion on James chapter 4! This chapter contains some hot takes and strong words from James. You don't want to miss the fiery language and high callings from this chapter!
In this episode, we continue our discussion in James. Chapter 3 is filled with a harsh warning against improper speak and pride. Listen to this episode to learn more.
In this episode, we coved the major points of James 2. We also read a long email from Jake Ballard who has a lot of interesting things to say. We hope you enjoy this episode!
This episodes is the first in a series on the book of James. Listen as we discuss the meaning behind the first chapter of this practical book.
In this episode, we discuss the possibility of living without sin. We are obviously called to be holy and to be perfect, is it possible for us to live up to those standards in our every day life? Even though we don't have all the answers, it was a good discussion on an interesting topic!
In this episode, we talk about the often debated and misunderstood parable of the rich man and Lazarus. Listen to to hear what we think this parable of Jesus is meant to convey.
In this episode, we discuss volunteering and ministry in the church. There is no church is the people of the church don't work to make things come together. Seeking new opportunities and supporting ministries is essential to a healthy church. We hope that this episode inspires you to find a place for you to serve your local church.
In this episode of Breakfast Theology, we talk about happiness and what the Bible says about the topic. Many people think happiness is the ultimate goal of humanity, but we need to define what it means to be happy first. We hope that this episode brings clarity and encouragement to your day.
Have you ever wondered what it means to be a witness of give a testimony in a church setting? Maybe you've heard someone yell "amen" in the middle of a sermon and "testify". In this episode, we unpack what this means and the Biblical language that inspires our modern day words.
In this episode, we discuss the phrase "child of God". This could sound like a really weird thing to say to those who don't understand the biblical background to the phrase. We hope that this episode sheds some light on the topic. We also answer a couple of emails from listeners of the show. Enjoy!
Have you ever finished an email with "have a blessed day" or maybe your christian friend says it to you at the end of your conversations? What does it mean to have a blessed day and how do you have a blessed day? In this episode, we talk about this common christian phrase and what biblical evidence we have to understand the term.
You've probably heard someone say, "lord willing" at least once in your Christian circles. Some people say it all the time, but what does it mean and why do we say it? In this episode, we break down what we think is the proper use of the phrase and how we can use it correctly in our lives.
Have you ever heard someone say that christians need to be in the world, but not of the world? I know we have and it can be confusing. It sounds like a contradiction, so how do we make sense of it? In this episode, we seek to understand how we can be in the world, but not of the world.
What does it mean to go to church? Can you even go to church? The answer might not be what you expect. In this episode, we break down what the church is and how we are meant to function in this group.
What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name? Why do we pray in Jesus' name? In this episode of Breakfast Theology, we seek to answer these questions and more.
In this episode, we continue our discussion with Jake Ballard and Levi Salyers on the topic of discipleship. We are all called to sit at the feet of Jesus and learn as students.
This is the first episode in a new series where we break down common, but maybe misunderstood, Christians words or phrases. In this episode, we discuss the common term discipleship. Our guests, Jake Ballard & Levi Saylers, have recently finished a year long internship program. During this time, they have learned a lot about discipleship. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!
This is the last episode in our fruit of the spirit series. In this episode, we discuss what it means to be self-controlled and how our self-control honors God.
What does it mean to be faithful? How does God's faithfulness influence our faithfulness towards others? We seek to answer these questions and more in this episode. Enjoy!
What does it mean to be good? Who decides what good is? In this episode, we seek to answer these questions and talk about what it means for us to practice goodness.
In this episode, we combine kindness and gentleness into one conversation. Kindness is doing good when you know it's right and gentleness is a state of mind and attitude. Learn how the Spirit works in our lives to drive us towards kindness and gentleness.
One way the Spirit manifests itself in our lives is through long-suffering. That doesn't sound fun, does it? In this episode, we discuss how the patience gifted to us allows us to take the blows of this world while keeping our eyes fixed on the future.
In this episode, we continue our series on the fruit of the Spirit. Peace is something that seems hard to come by in these times, but there is a peace that can not be taken away from us. That peace is a result of God's Spirit moving in our lives. Listen to find out how this peace changes our lives.
In this episode, we continue our series on the fruit of the Spirit. This time, we are talking about joy and how God's joy endures all the pain of this age. Through the Spirit, we manifest a joy that the world can not destroy.
This is the first episode in our fruit of the Spirit series. In this episode we invite on guest, Nathan Massie. The fruit of the Spirit are the ways in which we see the Spirit moving in our lives. By correctly understanding what the fruit of the Spirit are, we can discern the Spirits effect.
Happy International podcast day! What better way to celebrate the special occasion than by listening to an episode of Breakfast Theology! In this episode, we talk about God's kingdom and how it has its roots in the earliest parts of history.
Have you ever thought of hospitality as a method to evangelize? Author, Rosaria Butterfield, was strongly affected by the welcoming hospitality of a christian, which ended up chasing her life. In her book, the Gospel Comes with a House Key, she lays out how strong hospitality is. Listen to this episode to see the biblical precedent for hospitality.
Is there a difference between temptation and sin? If there is, when does that transition happen? In this episode, we seek to answer these questions.
When God says something it is final. Once such promise He made to us is found in Romans 8:28-32. In this episode of Breakfast Theology, we discuss the meaning of these verses about how they apply to our lives.
How does God see things? It is a simple question with a big answer! God sees things in a totally different way than we do and it's important for us to study His perspective so that, we can be more like Him. In this episode, we look at Ezekiel 8 and see how God views things differently than we do.
Jesus said in Matthew 4:4, "It is written: ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.’” What does he mean when he says this? In this episode, we talk about the passage Jesus was quoting and what it means to our lives today.
This is last episode in the nature of God series. In this episode, we tackle the questions who or what is the Holy Spirit? We will be the first to admit that we don't have everything worked out, but we do try and express what we think scripture says to the best of our ability.
If the Trinity is not the correct view of God, what does that mean for Jesus? Who is he and what is his role? In this episode, we seek to answer those questions.
When discussing correct theology, one of the most important questions we can answer is, "who is God?" In our nature of God series, we are trying to figure out the correct way to see God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Listen to this episode to learn what we think about God.
What is the Trinity? This very confusing topic has been talked about relentlessly for the last 1,700 years. The most important question to answer is, is the Trinity compatible with the Bible? In this episode, we seek to answer this question. In the coming episodes of this series, we will discuss what the Bible says about God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit.
"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matt 6:12). In this episode, we talk about living a sold-out life for God and how we can treasure Him.
Presumptuous is defined as, "failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate." We often fail to meet the limits of what God has laid out for us; this is exactly what David writes about in Psalm 19:13. In this episode, we discuss what David meant by presumptuous sins and how we can learn from his life.
In the last episode of our emotion series, we are discussing peace. Peace is perhaps one thing the world is missing the most. However, peace is obtainable by obedience and submission to God. In this episode, we discuss what the Bible says about peace.
Did you know that in 2 Corinthians 1:4, the Bible says that God is the "God of all comfort"? No matter our grief, sadness or depression, God is there to look after and care for us. He also gives us hope and hope heals grief. Listen to this episode as we discuss what the Bible says about grief.
One of the hardest emotions for us to combat is fear. It can show itself in the forms of anxiety, worry, and unrest. Luckily, fear is addressed by scripture and God gives us good reasons not to fear. Listen to this episode to find our more.
Often time, our pride is something of which we are not even aware. It sneaks up on us and grows without us noticing. Then, through various symptoms, we see how our feelings of pride come to the surface. If you are interested in hearing what scripture has to say about pride, listen to this episode.
Envy and jealousy are feelings we are all too familiar with. They eat us alive from the inside out. In this episode, we discuss how the Bible views envy and how the Bible tells us to address our feelings of envy.
One emotion talked about many times in the Bible is joy. Joy is an emotion that we are actually commanded to express and it mainly depends on our relationship with God and His son, Jesus. Listen to this episode to find our more about Joy.
In this week's episode, we continue our series on emotions. We have the pleasure of discussing a biblical view of anger with two special guests, Isaac Cain & Nathan Massie. Anger is a hard emotion to control, but understanding how God views anger helps us to walk righteously.
Emotions can sometimes be overwhelming to deal with. In this series, we will try and address many of the emotions that we feel in our daily lives and ask the question, "how does God want us to address this emotion?" Listen to this episode to discover how we can properly handle frustration.
Have you ever read Psalm 119 and wondered why the psalmist uses so many different words for the same thing? In this episode, we talk about all the different words used to talk about God's law and what they mean.
Last Sunday we celebrated Resurrection Sunday, but now what do we do? Jesus has been raised from the dead to eternal life and now we need to figure out how that affects our life. In this episode, we discuss how the resurrection changed the life of Peter and how it should change our lives as well.
This is the first episode of Breakfast Theology after a long break! We are excited to be back and starting on such an important week for Christians. In this episode, we discuss what Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday mean to us.
Did you know that all the future hopes that we have come from prophesy? We know that these prophecies will come true because God has fulfilled all of His promises in the past. Listen to this episode to find out more about things that are to come.
Welcome to the third episode in our prophecy series. This week, we look at prophecies that have been fulfilled in Scripture to reassure us of God's commitment to fulfill the promises He makes.
Many things claim to be prophecy, to tell us the future and give us our fortunes, but what is the truth? How do we decree what is from God and what is from the world? In this episode, we discuss what things lay outside the realm of godly prophecy.
What is prophesy? This word has become the pet word of many Christians over the years, but the definition of prophesy is actually very simple. Listen to this episode to learn what prophesy is. Over the month of November we will be talking about many different aspects of prophesy.
Hypocrisy may very well be one of the most damaging behaviors to Christianity. In this episode, we discuss the Bible's view of hypocrisy and the harm it causes to the faith.
Peer pressure is something that all of us experience at some point in life. While not always bad, peer pressure becomes dangerous when it pushes us towards sin. The Bible instructs us to following God over men and to keep ourselves away from evil men. Join us on this episode as we discuss the peer pressure.
Evil is simple everything that God is not. In this episode, we discuss how to identify evil and how to live our lives apart from it.
Understanding our sinfulness is fundamental in our understanding of the gospel. In this episode, we discuss with our guest, Nathan Massie, man's sinful nature and its effect on how we view theology.
Is it possible to trivialize the gospel? I think in many first world countries, it is possible for us to lose track of the true meaning of the gospel and for us to take it lightly. In this episode, we talk about taking the gospel more seriously in our lives.
Communion is a long lasting tradition that has its roots all the way back in Exodus. This long standing ritual has a great impact on our faith and should be taken seriously. In this episode, we discuss what communion is and what function it plays in the life of a Christian.
What is baptism and what function does it serve? In this episode, we answer these questions and more.
What is the Bible? How is it put together? What is its purpose? Is it reliable? In this episode, we start to answer these questions and more.
Sometimes being a Christian isn't easy. This is why we are called to perseverance. Waiting patiently and praying continually are what mark a persevering Christian. Listen as we talk about perseverance in this episode of Breakfast Theology.
Being a mature and discerning Christian is something we should all strive to become. Listen in this episode as we talk about discernment and how to grow in maturity.
Humanity has a lot of problems, but what is the solution? Some people look to science or government to fix the problems, but we know that only God can fix humanity. In this episode, we talk about our hope for our future.
This week we talk about forgiveness, what role repentance plays in our relationship with God and the attitude we should have about our sin.
"If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man" (James 3:2). Our words guide our lives. the Bible says a great deal about how we are suppose to speak. Listen as we discuss the importance of our words.
How should a Christian approach money? What role does money play in our lives? Where should our security reside? We talk about this and more in this episode of Breakfast Theology.
What is the difference between professing something and doing something? Christianity can easily slip into lip service if we aren't careful.
This is our first episode back after the COVID-19 outbreak. In this episode we discuss Habakkuk the prophet who was going through some difficult times in Israel. This book records him asking God some big questions and God gives a big response. Some of the troubles that Habakkuk was going through are similar to what we see today in our culture. Listen as we discuss the relevance of this book and the hope it gives us.
In the previous episode we talked about a biblical view of hell. Similarly in this episode, we talk about a biblical view of heaven. Pop culture's view of heaven is heavily influenced by tv shows and ancient greek culture. Listen to this episode to learn about what the Bible says about heaven.
Do you know what hell is? A lot of think that we have a good idea of what hell is, but what if we are wrong? Is our view of hell based off the Bible or other influences? Listen to this episode where we discuss a biblical view of hell.
The book of Hosea records an amazing story in which God asks Hosea to change his life to be a living example of the relationship between God and the country of Israel. Listen to this episode to hear about that story and the application of it in our lives today.
Friendship is one of the most important types of relationships in our lives. Jacob, Nathan & Levi are some of my (Josiah) best friends in the world. Join us as we talk about the important of godly friendships.
From friends to fools, Proverbs 27 covers it. Join us in our conversation this week as we digest some great wisdom from the book of Proverbs.
Welcome to the second episode in our Proverbs series. Dive into the ancient wisdom held in Proverbs 13.
This is the first episode for our Proverbs series for the month of February. We will be covering the chapter of Proverbs that corresponds to the release date.
Matthew 25 is a great chapter of the Bible filled with many parables about the kingdom. We dive into the meaning of these parables in this episode.
God is holy and set apart in unimaginable ways. God also desires for us to be holy, but what is holiness? Listen to this episode to find out.
How is Jesus and what is he about? Chuck and Josiah discuss Jesus, his many different roles and the his world changing character.
What is grace and how does God show it to us? Find out in this episode of Breakfast Theology.
What does the future hold for this world? Find out on this week's episode of Breakfast Theology. The world isn't going to stay the way it is right now. In the future, God is going to make all things new.
Christians have been given a great command to share the gospel. Chuck and Josiah discuss the gospel message and the importance of sharing it.
Welcome to the first episode of Breakfast Theology! Chuck Jones and Josiah Cain discuss the importance of prayer.