The Scene Show: Recent Episodes
Thomas Yakalis
Aimed at Edifying, Educating, and Encouraging the Body of Christ, our task is to reach as many Christians as possible with information that matters for your daily walk with Him.
In this episode, I cover Luther's theology of grace and justification. Be well, and have a great week!
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In this episode, we begin to dive into the theology of Martin Luther. Sorry that it is a day late!
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This episode is a take on Luther's life and dramatic conversion. The goal is to understand how these events shaped Luther's later life and theological methods. Enjoy, and happy Independence Day!
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In this episode, we explore the foundations of Protestant theology and its effects on the subsequent history of the Christian Church.
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In this new episode, we continue the discussion on the world of the Reformation and the crisis of values that ensued as the papacy's reputation crumbled.
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In this one-off recording, I give an update regarding my vocational status and the future of this show.
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In our 25th episode, I try to explain a little bit about the world of the Reformation, including social change and the development of the printing press. Enjoy!
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In this episode, we take a look at the Pre-Reformation thinkers who sought to reform the Church. Join us as we lead into the Protestant Reformation. God Bless!
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In part two of our discussion on St. Thomas, we break down more adequately the Five Proofs and focus on his view of Salvation.
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In this episode, I attempt to break down the Great Doctor of the Church known as St. Thomas Aquinas.
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Continuing with the history of Christian thought, we begin to examine the medieval period and its contribution to the story of Christian theology. Join us as we cover St. Anselm and Peter Abelard and their take on issues such as the sacrifice of Christ. Thank you and may God bless your week.
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In this episode, we cover the first official division of the Church--The Great Schism. Find out what led to the official split between East and West, and as always be encouraged in your walk with Christ.
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In this week's song of the week, the old-time hymn There is a Fountain
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In this episode, we cover the foremost theologian of the Western Church--St. Augustine.
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This week's Song of the week is another original country-gospel song. I hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode, we discuss the Council of Chalcedon and its lasting legacy in the history of Christian thought. Also, be sure to check out our sister show "Behind the Scenes" available now on Podbean and YouTube.
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Welcome to The Scene Show, the podcast aimed at edifying, educating, and encouraging Christians to go out into the world and live as Christ lived. Each week we have a Monday episode, followed by a song of the week on Tuesday.
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Be blessed by this short teaching from the Letter to the Romans on being unafraid of the Gospel of Christ.
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This week's Song of the Week is the classic hymn The Old Rugged Cross. Enjoy!
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In this episode, we begin to explore the issues surrounding the nature of Christ. See how the Church comes to settle this issue and further define the orthodox position.
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In this week's Song of the Week, I play an original hymn dealing with the topic of Holy Communion. I hope you all enjoy it.
Note: The song is copyrighted, and so any public use requires written permission by me.
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In this third and final part of our series on The Trinity, we discuss the Cappadocian Fathers and their contribution to the story of Christian theology.
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For this week's Song of the Week, I play the classic hymn Amazing Grace. May it bless all who listen.
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In part two of our discussion on the Trinity, I talk about St. Athanasius and his defense of the Council of Nicaea, and the positions held there. Listen in as we discuss how his arguments can be applied in the modern world. God Bless you and your week!
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In this episode is the long-awaited interview with Fr. Bath. Join us as Fr. Bath discusses his unique journey and calling into the Catholic priesthood.
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In this week's Song of the Week, I perform the classic hymn Rock of Ages.
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In this week's episode, we discuss the historical roots of the doctrine of the Trinity. We look at the origins of the Alexandrian crisis known as Arianism and how it ultimately led to the Council of Nicaea in 325AD. Stay tuned as we bring this history to a very practical application and use in the modern world.
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In this musical bonus, I play the song I wrote for my grandparents a few months ago. I hope you enjoy it as much as they will.
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In part four of our series on the history and development of Christian thought, we cover the century of the African thinkers. This is the century of Clement of Alexandria and Tertullian, and it lays the groundwork for the ecclesiology of the Catholic Church.
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In part three of our series, we examine the first theologian of the Church, St. Irenaeus, and explore his impact on the development of Christian thought. We also discuss current divisions in the Church and reflect on the year 2021.
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A bonus clip from the Lessons and Carols show as we approach Christmas. I sing and play one of my grandfather's favorites, Silent Night.
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The long-awaited Lessons and Carols service is here. Reflect with the Lord on the mystery of Christmas through this week's episode. May God bless you and have a merry Christmas!
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In part two of this series, we cover the period in the development of Christian thought known as the time of the Apologists, focusing especially on St. Justin Martyr.
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Hear this original song called "Mercy Like A River." I wrote it back in 2018, and it is dedicated to all of those struggling to find faith in the great Mercy of God.
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In this new series, we explore the origins of Christian thought with a look at the early heresies and defenders of orthodoxy (right belief).
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In this week's episode, I lay down further principles for our show, namely that of being united in Christ, whether Catholic, Protestant, or Orthodox. I examine the Scriptures along with the Vatican II Decree on Ecumenism. Have a blessed week!
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In this episode, I discuss St. Pope John Paul II's encyclical Fides et Ratio (Faith and Reason) in an attempt to lay the ground work for future theological and spiritual discussions, and to better understand the divide between Catholics and Protestants on this issue. In the end, it is the hope that all can work together for the promotion and spread of the Gospel.
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In this episode, I am back on the air talking about CS Lewis and the Moral Law, and how this Moral Law holds the key to discovering life's meaning and purpose.
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Part Two of this series examines the effects of war, as seen through the eyes of Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games. The situation with China is further assessed with an urgent call to pray for peace.
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In part one of this two part series, I examine just-war theory and the current tensions with China. Part Two will focus on the Hunger Games and the lessons Suzanne Collins exemplifies in her popular trilogy.
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In this pilot episode, I introduce the premise of the show and introduce myself as the host. Then, I get into current events in the news including the record-breaking Jeopardy run, and on a more serious note, Mental Illness Awareness Week. Check this out if you're interested in hearing these things from a Christian perspective. May God bless you and your week!
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