The Evangelicals: Recent Episodes
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Is there a standard of morality, ethics, or ideology that Christians should share? Jeremy and Jonathan tackle this question and discuss a possible baseline/threshold of faith for Evangelical Christianity.
Following the State of the Union address, Jonathan and Jeremy comment on the state of disunion seemingly present in both American politics and Evangelicalism.
In this episode, Jeremy and Jonathan tackle another cliche popular amongst Evangelicals: Everything Happens for a Reason
This popular cliché is one that we hear often, but what does it mean? Does it have to be true?
For Evangelical Christians, the question of identity is constant. In this episode, Jeremy and Jonathan discuss the tendency in Evangelicalism to follow the market as a substitute for the Holy Spirit.
Jonathan sits down with Dr. Kristin Du Mez, author of Jesus and John Wayne, for a brief conversation about masculinity, consumer culture, and Evangelicalism.
Following the previous episode about the Kingdom of God, Jeremy and Jonathan felt it would be helpful to address the idea of salvation for those outside the fold of Christianity. What happens to those in the end that do not confess Jesus as Lord?
Picking up where conversation left off regarding the Kingdom of God, Jeremy and Jonathan discuss the expanse and parameters of the Kingdom of God, and Jesus' mission in proclaiming its coming to the world.
The death of Queen Elizabeth has gotten us thinking about KINGDOM. In this episode, Jeremy and Jonathan explore the metaphor and discuss its usefulness or possible confusion it causes for contemporary American Evangelicals.
Another mega-church personality is involved in a scandal. What's going on? Is there a theme here? In this episode, Jonathan and Jeremy discuss the dynamic of the mega-church personality cult, and the theological elements of this phenomenon.
Finally - Jonathan and Jeremy connect to discuss the biggest issue on the Evangelical radar in America this year: the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Our perception of God shapes how we talk about God and how we live in the world. In this episode, Jeremy and Jonathan challenge popular Evangelical perceptions of God as one who endorses American political solutions to our cultural problems.
There is a shift happening in the aesthetics and perspective of the Evangelical church in America. In this episode, Jeremy and Jonathan talk about some of the changes and provide historical context for shifts taking place.
In this episode, Jeremy and Jonathan reflect on some of the profundities and ironies of Holy Week.
In this episode, Jeremy and Jonathan team up with singer/songwriter Rick Lee James of "Voices in My Head" podcast to have a conversation about the Christian Copyright and Licensing organization CCLI, Christian worship music, and capitalism in the church.
Have you ever wondered about the differences between popular Protestant theology and popular Catholic theology in America? In this episode, we discuss the Protestant theological marketplace and its effects.
As promised, The Evangelicals discuss the Disney short film "Far From the Tree," which leads to a conversation about parenting and discipleship.
Even Jeremy and Jonathan... are talking about Bruno! In this episode The Evangelicals engage the themes of the Disney animated film Encanto and apply them as analogous to culture today.
Merry Christmas! In this episode, The Evangelicals discuss the great historical claim and mystery of Christianity: The Incarnation.
Have you ever wondered about the development of contemporary Evangelical theology? In this episode, Jeremy and Jonathan provide a birds eye view of the development of Evangelical theology in the United States, and discuss elements of our current situation.
Is the Bible God's "literal" word? In this episode, Jeremy and Jonathan tackle this and other issues surrounding interpreting the Bible.
What is the Sabbath? In this episode, our two young pastors discuss the sacred day of cessation.
What does it mean to "be saved?" Can one know if one is saved? Jeremy and Jonathan discuss the popular Evangelical notions of the word salvation, as well as the biblical concept found in the New Testament.
The book of James offers plenty to challenge the church in these days. In this episode, Jonathan and Jeremy attempt to make their way through the book by topic. Hang on for the ride!
For many contemporary Evangelicals in the United States, there is an urge to conflate the identities of Christianity and Nationalism. Jonathan and Jeremy discuss the tension of identity in this episode.
The Evangelicals discuss the state of marriage in the church today, challenging and encouraging listeners to embrace a life of selflessness.
Jeremy and Jonathan discuss their own tradition's doctrine, as well as an evangelical perspective of tradition as values worth preserving.
Jeremy and Jonathan discuss the significance of Christian worship in an Evangelical context.
The cross of Jesus is often discussed in the context of soteriology and finality for atonement, yet, often neglected is the role of the cross in the daily life of Christians. In this episode, Jeremy and Jonathan discuss the concept of carrying one's cross.
The Bible begins with a dynamic of humanity coming from the soil, yet we don't often talk about this dynamic in Evangelicalism. In this episode, The Evangelicals discuss cultural and political dynamics germane to Evangelical views of caring for the Earth.
In this part two about prophecy, Jeremy and Jonathan discuss the American context of biblical end times prophecy, and also discuss the ramifications of eschatology for everyday life.
What is prophecy? How can we know if a prophet or a prophecy is from God? Is prophecy even relevant to our lives today? In this episode, Jeremy and Jonathan speak about the dynamics of biblical prophecy and its relevance to our lives today.
"Evangelical" has become a dirty word in politics, but what is at the heart of the title? What does it mean to be an "evangelical"?
After a three month hiatus, Jeremy and Jonathan convene to discuss the chaotic social, political, and religious milieu, but also to discuss their respective teams competing against one another in the upcoming College Football National Championship.
We continue the conversation regarding complications COVID19 culture has wreaked upon the church, particularly as it pertains to authority and truth.
Jeremy and Jonathan discuss some of the complications of ecclesiology in the COVID19 situation and the way we are doing, or not doing church.
In this season of cultural confusion regarding issues of justice and race, Jeremy and Jonathan attempt a pastoral conversation about the tensions in America today.
In this episode, Jeremy and Jonathan discuss the Coronavirus Pandemic and the social situation resulting from the murder of George Floyd.
Jeremy and Jonathan share thoughts on hypocrisy. It is not a simple phenomenon, but a significant factor in the Western, and particularly Christian, view of others. Hopefully, you don't find us hypocritical.
From impeachment of the president to the death of an NBA legend, we discuss the social and political milieu of the month
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is discussed, as well as the change wrought about by the kingdom of God. Are we open to change?
Entitlement, self-care, desires: these are just a few things we discuss as we talk about the development of Christian character.
Responding to the comments of John MacArthur concerning Beth Moore, we discuss fundamentalism: a system of beliefs that Evangelical Christians in North America tend to argue about most.
We all imagine the world through our own expectations. In this episode, Jeremy and Jonathan talk about Christian worldviews that might limit our ability to appreciate the work of God in the world.
Discussing biblical texts, popular thought, and personal experience, Jonathan and Jeremy tackle a question that few have the courage to ask.
Whether or not you chose the place you live in, we are all shaped by and are shaping the places in which we live. Jonathan and Jeremy discuss their own homes and their relationships to them, putting the contemporary situation in conversation with Jeremiah 29.
In an age of nominal church attendance and membership, we discuss the role of the church and our popular understanding of salvation.
In the second half of this two-episode conversation, Jeremy and Jonathan discuss who Jesus is now, telling personal stories and referencing current cultural understandings of Jesus.
In the first half of this two-episode conversation, Jeremy and Jonathan discuss the nature of who Jesus is. Topics include the Apostles' Creed, personal testimony, prophecy, and a piece of iconoclastic art.
Jonathan sits down with author and psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman to discuss parenting, marriage, family matters, and meaning in the current age.
Pastor, Author, and Theologian Dr. T. Scott Daniels joins us for a conversation about pastoral theology in the Church of the Nazarene
Rev. Sharon Norman shares perspectives on race, working as a minority in predominantly white churches, providing hope and challenge for the people of God.
From the "the big game" to public education, we discuss some of the idiosyncrasies of Christianity as we engage with secular culture.
Alabama football, King Solomon, and the power that relationships and alliances have over us.
We sing Christmas songs and reflect on the meaning of Christmas. In the second half of the episode, we consider the imprisonment of Rev. Wang Yi in China.
Philippians 3 and Joel 2 serve as launching points of conversation concerning Christian living and popular Christian ideology
Is American sports culture antithetical to the gospel? We discuss involvement in sports, traveling teams, parenting, Jim Tressel, Christian Colleges, and the intersection of faith and sports.
Existential crisis is everywhere. In this episode we tackle deep questions of meaning and the nature of being.
Jonathan and Jeremy tackle a topic fraught with stereotypes and often avoided by Christians: social justice
Jeremy and Jonathan are joined by Rev. Rachel Kuhn to discuss Christian perspectives on Sex
What does it mean to turn the other cheek in our day and age? This is a discussion about protests and popular discourse.
We discuss a biblical perspective on truth-telling, Urban Meyer and the Ohio State University, #MeToo, and Bill Hybels.
Two young Evangelical pastors introduce themselves and their aspirations as podcast hosts.