The Threeology Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Three brothers - missionary, pastor, and videographer - take an overview of seminary content and discuss how to live it out realistically.
By no means is this intended to provide a comprehensive guide to seminary content, but we hope our conversations will be entertaining, informative, fun, and thought-provoking for anyone with cursory interest in what goes on in a seminary, or just in hearing some other thoughts on the application of faith to our lives.
What is the significance of corporate worship? Why do Christians gather together every week? In this episode we discuss five aspects of worship (ecclesiological, liturgical, doxological, aesthetical, and sacramental) from Paul's "Practice and Theology of Worship" course.
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In this episode we discuss the Church Calendar (Advent, Christmastide, Epiphany. Lent, Easter, Pentecost, Ordinary Time.) and what impact it can/should have on Christian's lives today.
The Church Calendar supplies a narrative structure, focusing ones attention to the life of Christ and the story of the Church. It serves as a catechesis of the faith and provides unity for the body of Christ.
What did Irenaeus say about preaching? In this episode we discuss Paul's visual review of The Demonstration of Apostolic Preaching by St. Irenaeus of Lyon.
Show Notes:
The Demonstration of Apostolic Preaching
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Revival, awakening, outpouring, or whatever word you prefer, God is doing something amazing at Asbury in Wilmore, Kentucky! In this special unedited episode we share are current thoughts and experiences regarding this unique move of God.
In this episode Joel leads us in a discussion around his "Theology and Practice of Healing" course. Content includes: our personal experiences with healing, biblical examples of healing, as well as five different ways God heals.
What is preaching? How does preaching differ from teaching? What distinguishes a sermon from a devotional? In this episode we discuss these questions while talking through Paul's "Practice and Theology of Preaching" course.
Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode we discuss out thoughts on Thanksgiving as well as trivia, traditions, and international practices.
In this episode we take a break from seminary content to catch up on our lives and ministries.
In this episode we walk through a Wesleyan Ordo Salutis (order of salvation), which pertains to the steps or stages in the salvation of a follower of Christ. These steps include Prevenient Grace, Convicting Grace, Repentance, Justification, Regeneration, Assurance, Sanctifying Grace, Subsequent Repentance, Entire Sanctification, and Glorification.
In this episode we discuss the life and influence of English theologian, pastor, and evangelist, John Wesley. "John Wesley remains a seminal figure, not only for 'the people called Methodist, ' but also within the larger Protestant tradition. Understanding his theology is a requirement for understanding the development of the Western Christian tradition in the modern period." - Kenneth J. Collins
Founding pastor and author of Harvest Discipleship Ralph Sigler joins the brothers to talk about Catechesis with a focus relationship, discipleship, and some pastoral offices. (Gospel Catechesis, Part 2 of 2)
Worship leader and graphic designer Caleb Sigler steps in for Daniel to talk about Catechesis with a focus on music, baptism, and communion. (Gospel Catechesis, Part 1 of 2)
Featured Music from The Scatterbook Podcast by Casey Sigler.
What happened when Christianity went from being a persecuted minority to being the official religion of the roman empire? In this Church History episode we discuss emperor Constantine, early monasticism, the Nicaea council, Saint Augustine, Daniel's broken leg, and more.
Do you have a Rule of Life? In this episode we discuss the importance of spiritual disciplines, or the means of grace, and how that plays out in our day to day lives.
What happened in the early Church after Jesus and the apostles? In this episode we discuss the first 300 years of Christianity.
Merry Christmas! Joel wrote another holiday parenting guide and we reflect on the most wonderful time of the year.
Are Christians called to be perfect? And if so, what does that mean? In this Inductive Bible Study episode the Sigler brothers attempt to interpret Matthew 5:48a: "You, therefore, must be perfect".
Show Notes:
Relevant Determinants
- Preliminary definition(s)
- Context
- Word Usage
- Scriptural Testimony
- Kinds of Terms (literal vs. figurative)
- Inflections and Syntax
- General literary form
- Psychological factor
- Atmosphere
- Author’s purpose and viewpoint
- Historical background
- History of terms (etymology)
- History of text (textual criticism)
- History of tradition (source criticism, form criticism, redaction criticism)
- Interpretation of others
Daniel, Joel, and Paul take a detailed look at Matthew chapter 5 to aid in their upcoming interpretation of 5:48. "You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
Joel presents some advice for how Christian parents should handle Halloween, we enjoy a walk down memory lane of Hallowe'ens past and contemplate how we can separate the good from the bad in this odd holiday.
Show Notes:
Parenting Through Halloween Pamphlet
Fine artist and stained glass designer Christian Hemme steps in for Joel to talk about God's direction in our co-creational calling and bringing Christ into every facet of our work.
Show Notes:
Specific Paintings Discussed
Old Sonic & Knuckles Drawings
Christian's Fine Art Website
The State of Theology Survey
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Music:
Special thanks to Levi Simonton for the original intro music!
The discussion continues around strengths and weaknesses of the North American Church, and concludes with an attempt to identify national anthems from around the globe.
Daniel, Joel, and Paul discuss their first short term mission trips and the current state of the world, in an attempt to better understand the role of the Western Church in global missions.
The discussion continues around "Structural Relationships", questions, key passages, and higher critical data in Matthew's gospel. This is part 2 of 2 in a whole book survey.
Show Notes:
Structural Relationships "cheat sheet"
Daniel, Joel, and Paul discuss the primary focus and structure of Matthew's gospel. This is part 1 of 2 in a whole book survey.
Daniel, Joel, and Paul discuss early Bible study memories, the "Inductive Bible Study" method, and evangelism in the Old Testament.