Jonah is one of the greatest little stories in the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament) and it’s also one of the most-popularly-misunderstood stories. So, how exactly is the common interpretation of Jonah so off-base? What is a better, more faithfu

John MacArthur's Social Justice Statement is a Disaster

Sep 13th, 2018 19m 13s

I’m taking a slightly different approach in today’s episode, in engaging with a prominent current event. A group of pastors, some of whom are quite well-known, led by John MacArthur, recently released a “statement on social justice” that is mak

Still Evangelical? (part 2)

Aug 30th, 2018 16m 1s

In the previous episode, I spent time explaining some of my background and putting forward a helpful definition of the term 'evangelical.' In this episode, I do a deep-dive into my personal wrestling match. It's an honest discussion, in an atte

Still Evangelical (Part 1)

Aug 22nd, 2018 13m 3s

In this first of a 2-part discussion, I wrestle openly and honestly with the term 'Evangelical.' Since the 2016 election, the discussion around the relevance of the term 'evangelical' has been raging in Christian circles, and it has provoked de

No, really, how can you trust the Bible??

Aug 3rd, 2018 19m 13s

Part two of a complicated discussion about whether the Bible is inherently trustworthy in our modern age. I hit on topics as deep and diverse as history, science, and faith (which is probably why this episode is longer than normal...)

How Can You Trust the Bible??

Jul 25th, 2018 13m 15s

A seemingly simple question actually contains a myriad of complicated assumptions, questions and tensions. Join me for a 2-part discussion of how to respond.

A bleak account of human history

Jul 11th, 2018 13m 29s

The final discussion of Genesis 4 and Cain & Abel.

The CHOICE we all face...

Jun 27th, 2018 10m 27s

The epicenter of the Cain and Abel story.

What is 'Cain and Abel' ACTUALLY about??

Jun 20th, 2018 11m 46s

A discussion of the themes of the 'Cain and Abel' narrative. Part 1 of 3

Is God "Real?"

May 23rd, 2018 11m 15s

10 minutes on the 'reality' of God. It's not as simple as you might think...

THE CURSE!

May 17th, 2018 11m 43s

And here it is, everyone's favorite Bible passage, the part that you couldn't wait to analyze: THE CURSE. We finally get a glimpse of the outcome of the human's disobedience. And today, this passage is relentlessly pointed at by atheists/skepti

The surprisingly gentle Creator

May 2nd, 2018 9m 33s

In part 3 of this exploration of the Genesis 3 story, I examine God's response to the transgression of the humans. If you are even passingly familiar with this story (or the Old Testament in general) you probably imagine God as a Zeus-like, bea

Why is a piece of fruit such a big deal??

Apr 24th, 2018 12m

Continuing our exploration (and untangling) of Genesis 3, we turn to one of the central symbols of the whole story: the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Have you ever stopped and wondering why God made this one of the trees in the garden

What's up with that talking snake??

Apr 16th, 2018 11m 3s

In this next episode, I finally dive into one of the most widely-known (and probably widely-misunderstood, honestly) scripture passages of all time: the fall of Adam and Eve!! **cue dramatic music** This chapter is so dense, so insightful, and

Reading and Respecting Scripture: Genesis 2 (part 2)

Mar 15th, 2018 13m 20s

There's so much in the chapter - we are introduced to the two famou

Reading & Respecting Scripture: Genesis 2 (part 1)

Mar 2nd, 2018 11m 40s

Genesis 2 launches the famous (or maybe infamous?) story of Adam an

Reading and Respecting Scripture: Genesis 1 (part 2)

Feb 22nd, 2018 12m 3s

There's much to respect, even as modern readers, in this poem. Join me for a brief exploration of themes like chaos, human dignity, and the vision of a peaceful existence.

Reading and Respecting Scripture: Genesis 1 (part 1)

Feb 15th, 2018

This series will be a deep dive into ancient text, but always seeking to answer the question: Can we respect the Bible today? Is that even possible??

God, part 3: Greek or Hebrew?

Feb 25th, 2016 11m 40s

Have you ever stopped to think about how your conception of God is shaped by historical theologies? Most people, including Christians, haven't. In reality, our understanding of the divine being has been influenced by millenia of thought, and no

God, part 2: Trinity

Feb 2nd, 2016 10m 35s

Does the notion of the Trinity give you a headache? Does the idea of a 3-in-1 divine being make your brain spin? If so, you just might be a normal person. Join me for part 2 of our discussion on "God." In this episode, I briefly survey the roo

God, part 1: Incarnation

Jan 30th, 2016 11m 15s

TMT is back, with a new mini-series! Strap on your thinking cap and dive into the paradox of full humanity and full divinity in the person of Jesus, and find out why it even matters....

God and the Future

Aug 15th, 2015 10m 10s

After a nearly-summer-long hiatus, Ten Minute Theology is back! Join me for an all-too-brief overview of two major theological options regarding God's relationship to the future: Process Theology and Open Theism. What is it that these views bel

"Inerrant" or "In Error?" What's the difference?

May 22nd, 2015 11m 26s

Join me for a brief discussion surrounding a heated controversy - is the Bible "inerrant?" Or, put more simply, "can the Bible be trusted?" What do we modern people do when we encounter seeming contradictions or scientific errors in the Biblica

A Note on Wrath

Apr 25th, 2015 9m 56s

The "wrath of God" is a frequently-used phrase, especially in Evangelical popular theology. But what is God's wrath, exactly? What is it directed towards? How does it affect what you believe about God?

Church History Highlight: John of Damascus

Apr 17th, 2015 9m 53s

Join me for a discussion of the overlooked "iconoclast controversy" in the 8th century of the church. An unassuming monk, writing from a humble monastery, had a profound impact on this debate, which still affects our worship practices today.