God and Other Small Stuff: Recent Episodes
Trevor, Taylor, and Tyler
The creators of God and Other Small Stuff have in-depth conversations about faith, theology, the Bible, and the Christian life.
In this episode, the guys talk about the Tower of Babel, and Abraham. They discuss Peter Leithart's book, Between Babel and Beast and how Leithart points out that Abraham was called from one Empire to build God's Kingdom.
The following is a sermon given at Chruch of Christ the King in Fort Worth, TX on 05/12/2024
In this episode, the guys talk about the story of Noah, the cleansing waters of the flood, and how Noah marks a change in the Kingdom of God after the Fall.
We hope you enjoy!
In this episode, the guys talk about the Kingdom of God as we see it in Genesis 1-3. They explore the themes of the Image of God and the Garden of Eden.
We hope you enjoy!
In this episode, the guys start a long conversation on unpacking the Biblical theme of "The Kingdom of God." They touch on issues like what is "The Kingdom" and what does it mean for God to be King?
In this episode, they start with Genesis 1, explore the Kingdom and the fall, and wrap up with Abraham as vice-regent.
We hope you enjoy!
Additional Resources:
Kingdom Through Covenant by Gentry and Wellum
The Kingdom of God by Johnson
Lifting the Veil: Imagination and the Kingdom of God by Guite
In this episode, the guys talk about "Theological Triage" or the way in which we rank theological matters. They talk about what really counts as orthodoxy, what issues might cause people to divide and what issues Christians can debate about with each other. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode, the guys talk about the reliability of the Bible. They deal with questions like:
- How to deal with the complicated nature of the Bible
- Where do we place the burden of trust?
- What does the Resurrection have to do with the Bible's reliability
In this episode, we take a break from the conversation and instead have a sermon from Tyler on 1 Peter 3.
The audio is provided by Redemption Hill Church. If you'd like to learn more about Redemption Hill, you can check them out at redemptionhillfw.org
In this episode from RHC Equip, Tyler talks about the difficulty of reading the Bible and how the struggle of reading and thinking changes us into more Christ-like beings.
In this episode, the guys talk about Christian orthodoxy, what orthodoxy means (and how a popular Christian group has oddly applied the term), and some handy categories for thinking through what counts as orthodox belief.
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In this special episode, Taylor teaches a class at Redemption Hill Church in Fort Worth, Texas. In it, Taylor discussion the composition of the Bible.
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In this episode, the guys talk about the different literary styles and genres of the books of Scripture. They discuss how understanding these styles help us read the Bible and how mixing up the styles can lead to confusion and misunderstanding of the text.
In this episode, the guys examine the continuity of the Bible. How connected are the Old and New Testaments? How many peoples of God are there? How does this impact how we read the Bible?
Interested in more?
Check out Discontinuity to Continuity by Benjamin Merkle
In this episode, the guys discuss the Bible. What is it? How do we think about it?
For a good book on this topic, check out the book mentioned in the show:
The Journey from Texts to Translations by Paul Wegner
In this episode, join the guys as they start discussing, "Who is God?"
Discussing God is a difficult topic, and in this episode the guys cover some of the basic and introductory questions.
Further Resources:
Christian Theology- Millard Erickson
Theology is a big place. There are thousands of books, not to mention trying to dig through and understand the Bible. Join Trevor, Taylor, and Tyler as they discuss how to start understanding theology by reading the Bible, seeking wisdom from the past, and by joining in discussion at your local church.
The guys also explore the question, "Can we do theology outside of the Christian church?" Does one need to be a Christian to properly think about God?
Thanks for tuning in. We hope you enjoy.
In this episode, the guys go after the question, "What is Theology?" while also looking at some disciplines within the field of theology. If you want to know the basics of Christian theology, this is the place to start!
Resources
Christian Theology by Millard Erickson