Lisa and Marcos discuss the controversies surrounding the Martin Luther King Day, share ways to celebrate that honor the Rev. Dr., and remember his legacy together.

Making Your Bible Reading Plan

Jan 10th, 2023 40m 43s

It's a new year which means many Christians are making a new commitment to read through the Bible in a year! Is this the best way to go about your regular time in Scripture? Lisa and Marcos discuss the pros and cons of Bible reading plans, why

The War About Christmas

Dec 20th, 2022 50m 16s

Christmas lands on a Sunday this year and Christians are battling over what to do. But the debate about Christmas Day worship has revealed some deeper ecclesiological questions. What is the purpose of the church? Can you really overemphasize ev

Rapture Theology?

Dec 13th, 2022 55m 47s

This December, Tabletalk magazine devoted their entire issue to eschatology. Lisa and Marcos reflect on their upbringing in dispensationalism, discuss the importance of correct definitions, and consider how dispensational theology has impacted

Season Five Premiere! What Do Christian Nationalists Want?

Dec 6th, 2022 55m 30s

Family Discussion is back for our Fifth Season! Marcos and Lisa begin by sharing what's different this season, share the fun things they've been doing over the last few months, and then turn their attention to a topic of the day: Christian Nati

Season Finale: Loving Faithfully During Pride Month

Jun 14th, 2022 48m 46s

The Summer is here which means it's time for the Family Discussion Season Finale! Lisa and Marcos begin their pivot to Season Five by discussing how Christians can faithfully demonstrate the truth and love of the Gospel during Pride Month.

Violence Against the Image of God

Jun 1st, 2022 55m 31s

Lisa and Marcos reflect on a violent few weeks. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussion of the SBC Sexual Abuse Task Force Report.

Men, Women, and Gender Roles

Apr 27th, 2022 48m 23s

It's the dreaded gender role conversation! Lisa and Marcos talk about this controversial subject without the angst. Has God created men and women with specific roles in mind? Our hosts work to disagree well and highlight the necessity of brothe

Women - Their Calling and Their Challenges w/ Rachel Green Miller

Apr 12th, 2022 51m 36s

After a thoughtful conversation about men last week, Lisa and Marcos turn the spotlight on women. To help with this topic they are joined by Rachel Green Miller, one half of the "Theology Gals" podcast and author of the book "Beyond Authority a

Men - Their Calling and Their Challenges w/John Pennylegion

Apr 5th, 2022 48m 59s

This week, Lisa and Marcos are joined by John Pennylegion (Penny), the Pastor of Christ the King Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Roanoke, VA...otherwise known as Lisa's pastor! Penny shares his thoughts on the current conversations about manhood a

The Difficulty of Talking about Sexuality

Mar 15th, 2022 48m 1s

As Lisa and Marcos continue discussing the impact sin has had on humanity, they turn toward the topic of human sexuality. The hosts begin by sharing why this is a difficult topic to broach well, the confusion surrounding human sexuality, and th

Praying for Ukraine

Mar 1st, 2022 25m 41s

In this short episode, Lisa and Marcos discuss the recent events in Ukraine, and close with prayers for the embattled country.

The Image of God and Valuing Life

Feb 15th, 2022 42m 59s

Followers of Jesus have long been working for the promotion and preservation of life. Lisa and Marcos discuss why the doctrine of the image of God is so important as Christians do pro-life work and how the Westminster Larger Catechism helps Chr

SPECIAL EPISODE: Talking Deconstruction

Feb 8th, 2022 50m 30s

From high profile leaders to Christians in the pews, many are experiencing a phenomenon called "deconstruction". In this special episode, Lisa and Marcos start with their own stories as they work to define deconstruction, consider if that's the

How Sin Effected Ethnic Harmony

Feb 1st, 2022 42m 58s

Where did racism and ethnic strife come from? Is racism unique to the United States? Lisa and Marcos discuss how a robust understanding of the human sin makes sense of ethnic hatred and ask questions about how to move forward in a fallen world.

The Fall of Humankind

Jan 25th, 2022 41m 2s

After weeks spent in Genesis 1-2, Marcos and Lisa discuss the ramifications of sin entering the world in Genesis 3. What happened when humanity fell in the garden, and what are some important implications for the church today?

Sexuality and Gender in the PCA

Jan 18th, 2022 58m 14s

Special guests Daniel Wells and Jason Little, Teaching Elders in the Presbyterian Church in America, join Lisa and Marcos to comment on the continuing debates around sexuality and gender in their denomination.

God’s Good Design

Jan 11th, 2022 51m 6s

After a break for Advent, Lisa and Marcos continue discussing what it means to be human with a look at God's good design for sexuality and gender.

The Christian Responsibility for Creation Care

Nov 23rd, 2021 53m 54s

Climate change and environmental policies have been all over the headlines lately. Marcos and Lisa discuss how the Christian's charge to care for creation might lead us to think about these important conversations, and the tools the Church has

The Covenant of Works

Nov 16th, 2021 51m 22s

The Covenant of Works is an important concept in Reformed Theology. How does this doctrine help us think through the work of Jesus and the calling of the church? Lisa and Marcos dive back into Genesis Two, continuing their discussion of anthrop

SPECIAL EPISODE: The Virginia Election, Black Conservatives, and CRT

Nov 9th, 2021 52m 25s

It's election season again and the Virginia election has our hosts talking! Marcos and Lisa are here with a special episode talking about what went down last week! Are black conservatives somehow betraying the black cause? What role did CRT hav

The Creation Mandate

Nov 2nd, 2021 49m 1s

Lisa and Marcos discuss the Creation Mandate, the role of culture building, and why this is an important discussion for churches and Christians.

Made in the Image of God

Oct 26th, 2021 45m 6s

In this week's episode, Lisa and Marcos talk about what it means to be made in the image of God. What are different components of the image of God? How does this impact various relationships in our lives? Why is image such an important doctrine

A Special Creation

Oct 19th, 2021 38m 54s

Lisa and Marcos begin talking about the oft-neglected topic of Anthropology. The conversation begins with a look at human beings being specially created by God and what that means for us today.

SEASON 4 PREMIERE! Hard Questions about Rising, Falling, and Everything In Between

Oct 12th, 2021 42m 44s

Family Discussion is back! Before Marcos and Lisa dive back into discussions of ethnicity, justice, and systematic theology, they take a moment to reflect on a popular podcast and the important questions it raises for public Christianity. Get i