Podcasts by Theology on Air

White Pill Radio, Episode 7: Satanic Abortions, Jimmy Stewart Resurrected, Whiteness, and More from 2023-12-09T00:06

Wow, we crammed a lot in in just over an hour. This is a spicy one with a fair amount of disagreement. See who you agree with! We look at a bizarre article in Cosmopolitan magazine, resurrecting...

Sons of Thunder, Part 2: Catholic V. Protestant on Authority from 2023-12-01T08:35

Following an interesting conversation between Juan Carlos Martinez (former Catholic now Presbyterian) and James Prather (former Presbyterian now Catholic), we realized so much more ground needed...

Mary - The Defiant Voice of Hope - with Amy Orr-Ewing from 2023-11-29T16:14:27

Amy Orr-Ewing, scholar and apologist, joins Sarah and Evan to talk about Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Thinking that honoring her would be "too Catholic," have Protestants given short shr...

White Pill Radio, Episode 6 from 2023-11-17T23:43:38

Sarah, Evan, Mace, and James look at Catholic Leftism (?), the popularity of Osama bin Laden, Homeschooling, and the loss of literacy in America.

Food and Faith: The Surprising Connections Between the Bible, Our Food, and the Good Life from 2023-11-10T09:55

Pastor Meredith Mills joins Sarah and Evan to talk about food and its many explicit and implicit connections to faith. From its use in hospitality to our need to be connected to the earth, good ...

White Pill Radio, Episode 5: AI Deepfakes, Hamas in America, an Open Border, and Trans-Age from 2023-11-03T20:54:38

The smaller-than-usual crew of Sarah and Evan look nothing but spicy topics on this episode of WPR. We look at the use of AI images to create deepfakes of real people, the bizarre support for Ha...

What Makes a Person a Person? Exploring the Mind, Body, & Soul. With Eric Hernandez from 2023-11-02T06:20

Are we a body with a soul? A soul with a body? Only the mind? Are souls gendered? What makes us different from other creatures? Guest speaker Eric Hernandez dialogues with our very own Beth Whit...

Slavery in the New Testament and Ancient World. With Dr. Lynn Cohick. from 2023-10-27T06:59

Dr. Lynn Cohick of Houston Christian University and Houston Theology Seminary joins Sarah and Evan to look at slavery in the New Testament and the ancient world at-large. We compare it to the sl...

White Pill Radio Episode 4: All Things Hamas/Israel from 2023-10-20T14:20:09

Sarah, Evan, Mace, and Ken gather to talk about the Israel/Hamas war from a Christian worldview.

Catholic or Presbyterian? One of Each Makes the Case. from 2023-10-13T20:22:43

Former-Catholic-turned-Presbyterian Juan Carlos Martinez dialogues with former-Presbyterian-turned-Catholic James Prather. Why did they each convert? Can they change each other's minds? We j...

Theology on Air Reacts to An Abortion Debate on the Whatever Podcast from 2023-10-02T09:21

Roman Catholic apologist Trent Horn and YouTuber Destiny had an intense debate on the topic of abortion on the Whatever Podcast recently. We thought it would be worthwhile to hit the highlights ...

White Pill Radio 3: Gov't Shutdowns, Real Community, and More Trans Controversies from 2023-09-26T02:20:20

Oscar Villanueva and Scotty Swingler join Evan (no Sarah this time!) to look at an impending government shutdown, Blink 182's new album (and the meaning behind it), and another story looking...

Is Christianity Making a Comeback? With Justin Brierley. from 2023-09-18T05:00

Justin Brierley, host of the popular apologetics podcast Unbelievable for over 17 years and author of Listen

From Slain to Saved: Knowing the Holy Spirit after Leaving the Prosperity Gospel from 2023-09-11T05:00

Costi Hinn joins TOA for a look at the errors of the Prosperity Gospel. The nephew of a famous televangelist, Costi has seen the lavish lifestyles up close and personal and explains how that mov...

White Pill Radio 2: Activists Arrested, "Backwards" Catholics, Trans Pronouns, and More from 2023-09-09T14:34:13

White Pill Radio will become a regular feature of Theology on Air. Four TOTers will come together with hot-off-the-press stories and offer a Christian lens to them. What is a White Pill? Well, t...

Is the Kingdom of God Here? With Stephen Curto. from 2023-09-04T09:06

TOT regular Stephen Curto hangs out with Sarah and Evan to look at the surprisingly controversial question of whether or not the Kingdom of God is actually here and now. Most Christians assume t...

Misunderstood: People and Stories in the Bible You've Gotten Wrong. With Maurice Hobbs from 2023-08-28T06:59

Pastor Maurice Hobbs joins us to take a look at two people and one story we commonly misunderstand. Thomas is dubbed the doubter and Mary Magdalene is seen as a prostitute. Meanwhile, Acts 2 is ...

White Pill Radio, Episode 1: R.I.P. Metaverse, Trans Issues, Barbie, and a Youth Conservative Movement from 2023-08-22T06:16

In our first test run of what we're calling "White Pill Radio," we take a look at one controversial topic after another. White Pill Radio will be a regular episode style of Theolog...

The Upside Down Kingdom. With Pastor Scotty Swingler from 2023-08-21T06:55

Riffing off of Stranger Things, Pastor Scotty Swinger of Sugar Land Baptist joins Sarah and Evan to consider the revolutionary way of life to which Jesus calls his followers.

Trust the Science? With Dr. Jim Tour. A Live TOT Event. from 2023-08-19T05:00

A leading scientist in the world, Dr. Jim Tour of Rice University joins TOT for an in-person event that looks at the relationship between faith and science. Is it one or the other? Or are they c...

Ask the Rabbi! With Rabbi Stuart Federow from 2023-08-14T06:52

Rabbi Stuart Federow joins Sarah and Evan for a friendly sit-down. We look at the major differences between Christianity and Judaism and ask a few questions that some might consider controversia...

Are You Scared To Talk About Jesus? With Andy Bannister from 2023-08-07T07:00

Evangelist, author, and apologist Andy Bannister joins TOA to talk about his Listen

Can You Hear God's Voice? With Jim Stern.  from 2023-07-31T07:00

Jim Stern of Trexo joins TOA to talk about the Trinity in a way you may have never considered. He talks about the way Christians should have unique relationships...

Rejection and Pain Leads to Faith Over Fear: With Cam Ayala from 2023-07-24T07:00

Cam Ayala was a college athlete, a contestant on The Bachelorette, and an all-around good guy. But a medical condition followed him everywhere he went, eventually leading to the amputat...

No King But Christ - A Mini TOT from 2023-07-17T07:00

Should Christians endorse a form of libertarian anarchy? Or use God's Law to establish our political order? We have a mini Theology on Tap event featuring Ken Cowan and Calvin Maynard discus...

Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 11: New Apostolic Reformation, Part 2. With Holly Pivec & Douglas Geivett from 2023-07-10T08:20:14

The authors of Listen

Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 10: The New Apostolic Reformation, Part 1. With Holly Pivec & Douglas Geivett from 2023-07-03T08:17:08

The authors of Listen

Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 9: "Pop Occult": Tarot, Astrology, Crystals and Witchtok. from 2023-06-26T08:09:07

Very special guests Doreen Virtue and Marcia Montenegro join Sarah and Evan to talk about the popularity of occult practices. Such practices are definitely in the mainstream! Both Doreen and Mar...

Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 8: Trumpism, Q-Anon, and Christian Nationalism. With Mike Austin. from 2023-06-19T08:52:13

Scholar and author Mike Austin joins us to take a look at all things Christian Nationalism. There is some concern that this misplaced patriotism has itself become a kind of cult in evangelical C...

A TOT Live Event: Are the Gifts of the Spirit Still Active in the Church? from 2023-06-15T07:35:03

Theology on Tap looks at whether the gifts of the Spirit - particularly the "sign" gifts of tongues, healing, and prophecy - are still active in the church today. Some (cessationists) ...

Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 7: The Deconstruction Movement & Progressive Christianity. With Tim Hull from 2023-06-12T09:16:13

Apologist and Pastor Tim Hull of Dealing With Deconstruction with Tim Hull joins Sarah a...

Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 6: Hebrew Roots. With James Walker from 2023-06-05T09:09:59

James Walker of watchman.org joins Sarah and Evan to look at the Hebrew Roots movement. This movement takes a friendly...

Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 5: Seventh Day Adventism. With Colleen Tinker & Nikki Stevenson. from 2023-05-29T09:21:12

Two former Seventh Day Adventists join us to look at this derivative church within what is broadly considered Christianity. But do their beliefs cross the line into heresy and even cult status? ...

When to Baptize? A Mini TOT Event from 2023-05-24T08:28:01

Oscar Villanueva and Juan Carlos Martinez have an informal debate on baptism at one of our "mini TOTs", smaller events in the months between our larger gatherings. Should infants be ba...

Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 4: "Healing" and Wellness. Reiki, Energy Work, & Yoga. With Amber Aldrich from 2023-05-22T08:00:32

Former New Ager Amber Aldrich joins Sarah and Evan to look at common healing and wellness practices that are making their way into the Church. Can things like Reiki and Yoga be appropriated into...

Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 3: Hebrew Israelites from 2023-05-15T07:32:06

Justin McClean and Mac Gervais join Sarah to look at the Hebrew Israelites movement. Perhaps you have encountered the evangelists for this movement on your city's sidewalks or on YouTube. If...

Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 2: Independent Fundamentalist Baptists from 2023-05-08T07:42:54

Former Independent Fundamentalist Baptist (IFB) Ashleigh J joins us to look at this very conservative group of Baptists. 

Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 1: The Prosperity Gospel, with Melissa Dougherty from 2023-05-01T07:00

YouTuber Melissa Dougherty joins Sarah and Evan to look at the Prosperity Gospel and its many influences. 

Rulebreaker: A Live TOT Event Looking at the Applicability of God's Law from 2023-04-24T07:59:30

Theology on Tap's live event in April looked at the Law of God. Does it still apply to Christians? Or are they "so" free in Christ that it no longer applies at all? What aspects of...

Does the Bible Really Say, Episode 5. Election, the Trinity, and Judgment. from 2023-04-17T07:00

Pr. Juan Carlos Martinez joins Sarah and Evan to look at a number of thorny passages in the Bible. Specifically we look at the questions of election, the Trinity, and whether obedient Jews will ...

Does the Bible Really Say, Episode 4: Slavery, Damning Sins, Temptation & Destiny from 2023-04-10T08:29:42

Oscar Villanueva joins Sarah and Evan to look at several thorny issues in the Bible. Does the Bible condone slavery? Are there particular sins that damn us to hell? Does God lead us into temptat...

Does the Bible Really Say, Episode 3. Sex, Hell, Church, & Lipstick from 2023-04-03T07:00

Sarah, Evan, and new leadership team member Beth White tackle some common misperceptions in the third episode of our season on "Does the Bible Really Say?" We look at whether the Bible talks abo...

Does the Bible Really Say, Episode 2: The Devil, Evils of Wealth, and Baptizing Babies from 2023-03-27T08:25:05

The Rev. Patrick Hall joins Sarah and Evan to look at a number of issues: the devil, whether wealth is really evil, and whether babies should be baptized. Just a little controversy.

Does the Bible Really Say, Episode 1: Tithing, Loving Yourself, and... was Jesus God? from 2023-03-20T07:00

Soon-to-be church planter Mace Perez joins Sarah and Evan to begin our new series on common misconceptions or misunderstandings of what the Bible says. In this episode we ask if the Bible really...

All Things Sex, Episode 7: Pornography and Purity Culture, with Jay Stringer from 2023-02-20T06:00

Jay Stringer, author of Listen

All Things Sex, Episode 6: The Transgender Question. With Dr. Nancy Pearcy from 2023-02-13T06:00

Perhaps no questions are as controversial today as questions around gender and sex. We are joined by the author of Love Thy Body to unpack them from a Christian worldview. Dr. Nancy Pea...

All Things Sex, Episode 5: On Homosexuality, with Dr. Robert Gagnon from 2023-02-06T10:27:46

Dr. Robert Gagnon of Houston Christian University joins Sarah and Evan to tackle the question of homosexuality. Dr. Gagnon is an expert on this topic and covers a wide range of biblical texts, t...

All Things Sex, Episode 4: An Affirming View of the "Clobber Verses" from 2023-01-23T10:04:39

Dylan Cumberland, cradle Methodist and friend of Theology on Tap tackles the infamously dubbed "Clobber Verses" (Scripture passages that address same-sex behavior) from a progressive perspective...

Is Life Supposed to Suck? A Theology on Tap Live Event from 2023-01-16T19:41:20

Nothing says Christmas like a good, old-fashioned conversation about suffering. The truth is, life is hard sometimes. But is it supposed to be? 

Depending on which Christian you ask,...

All Things Sex, Episode 3: Heterosexual Sins, With Paul Copan from 2023-01-16T10:00:14

Dr. Paul Copan, author of Is God a Moral Monster?, joins us to look at heterosexual sins in the Bible. When we talk about sex and the Bible, we frequently jump to more controversial iss...

All Things Sex, Episode 2: The Positive Case for Sex from 2023-01-09T10:00:35

The Rev. Dr. Paul Sullins joins us to talk about the positive case for sex. Why was it given by God? What purposes does it serve? Have we ruined it with the Sexual Revolution? Do married couples...

All Things Sex, Episode 1: TOT Leadership Roundtable from 2023-01-02T09:32:03

Sarah, Patrick, Meredith, and Evan kicked off Season 5 of Theology on Air by, well, clearing the air. Theology on Tap fosters conversation among Christians who agree on the biggest of issues, bu...

The Reformers, Episode 10: Is Perfection Possible? from 2022-12-12T10:24:55

To round out our season on the Reformers, we invite Methodist Bishop, Dr. Scott Jones to dialogue with Reformed Baptist pastor Aaron Wright. The question is one that divides some of the Reformat...

The Reformers, Part 9: John Wesley from 2022-12-05T09:39:41

The founder of what would later be called Methodism, John Wesley worked for renewal within the Church of England for decades. Primarily a preacher to preachers, he challenged pastors to have a p...

The Reformers, Part 8: The Council of Trent from 2022-11-28T10:19:14

The empire strikes back! Dr. Richard Johnson joins Evan to look at the Council of Trent, held from 1545-1563. This was Rome's internal work towards reform as well as a response to the events of ...

The Reformers, Part 7: John Calvin from 2022-11-21T10:40:08

John Calvin, along with Martin Luther, is one of the two theological titans whose work most influenced the Reformation's outcome. Known best for fully embracing God's sovereignty and predestinat...

The Reformers, Part 6: The Anabaptist/Baptist Movement from 2022-11-14T09:45:12

Dr. Randy Hatchett of Houston Christian University (formerly Houston Baptist University) joins us to look at the Anabaptist and Baptist movements. While more dispersed than other Reformation mov...

The Reformers, Part 5: The English Reformation from 2022-11-07T10:06:05

Episcopal Rector Patrick Hall joins us to take a look at the English Reformation. While no one person is as responsible as this reformation as say, Martin Luther or John Calvin, several powerful...

The Reformers, Part 4: Martin Luther from 2022-10-31T09:13:26

Three Lutheran pastors discuss the life and times of Martin Luther. Thanks to Prs. Richard Johnson and Ralph Hobratschk for joining Evan as they take a look at arguably the most significant of a...

The Reformers, Part 3: Jan Hus from 2022-10-24T08:09:24

We look at the Bohemian reformer, Jan Hus, who closely followed John Wycliffe and who influenced Martin Luther. A noted preacher and critic of Catholic practices, Hus fought against corruption, ...

Podcast BONUS: Theology on Tap Takes on Satanism from 2022-10-20T15:17:57

Part 2 of our series on Satanism and Conspiracy Theories was held Tuesday night. A member of the Satanic Temple of Houston dialogues with Pastor Evan Mcclanahan of First Lutheran on the differen...

The Reformers, Part 2: John Wycliffe from 2022-10-17T08:18:30

John Wycliffe is really seen as the first of the major Reformers, the man who inspired Hus, who in turn inspired Luther. In the second half of the 14th century, Wycliffe challenged the church's ...

The Reformers, Part 1: What Led to Reform? from 2022-10-10T08:14:08

In this first episode of our newly-formatted seasonal series, we introduce the topic of reform in the church and why it was needed. This season, we will be looking at the key Reformers of the Ch...

Does Hell Exist, Part 2: With Chris Date and Juan Carlos Martinez from 2022-08-26T12:26:07

In April, Chris Date joined Theology on Tap in person to look at hell and different theological understandings of it. Does it exist? Do the evil simply cease to exist at some point? Is existence...

Conspiracy Theories and Satanism: A Live TOT Event from 2022-08-19T05:29:29

Christian Elliot joins TOT to look at conspiracy theories. Are any of them true? How can we know? Are they a distraction or even dangerous for the Christian? Are there malevolent forces secretly...

On Christian Nationalism from 2022-07-21T15:15:03

Pastor David Ritchie, author of "Why Do the Nations Rage?" joins Evan to look at nationalism and its demonic origins. Is America in the throes of a similarly dangerous Christian nationalist move...

Divine Design: How Math, Matter, and the Mind Point to God from 2022-07-11T09:19:30

Scientist, apologist, and author Melissa Cain Travis joins ToA to talk about Science, Faith, Math, and the Divine Design of Cosmic Resonance.

Should Christians Work to Abolish Abortion? With Bradley Pierce from 2022-06-21T05:37:08

Evan sits down with attorney Bradley Pierce of Abolish Abortion Texas (AATX). AATX is working to abolish abortion totally in the state of Texas and that work necessarily raises many questions. L...

A Time for War? TOT is Live... from 2022-06-15T15:16:35

How should Christians think about war? Is violence ever justified? Doesn't the Bible teach peace? What about Nazis, though? Putin? What does Jesus/the Bible say? Dr. Jeffrey Green walks us throu...

Deconstruction, Schmeconstruction...What's Really Going On? With Joel Michael Herbert. from 2022-05-24T09:00:06

Christian musician and minister Joel Michael Herbert joins Theology on Air to debate Deconstruction. What are the issues in Christianity that cannot be compromised? Is the Bible inerrant? Is the...

ATB for May: A Look at All Kinds of Culture Wars from 2022-05-17T08:24:37

Patrick, Sarah, and Evan look at a number of headlines that all revolve around the culture wars and discuss. 

More than Greeting Cards and Gym Art: Exploring Philippians with David Capes from 2022-05-10T09:00

Author and scholar David Capes joins us to take a look at Paul's lovely letter to the Philippians. We tackle the humility of Christ, being of one mind, and how much more we can do, or should do,...

Apologetics Redux: Can or Should We Defend Christianity in a Postmodern Age? from 2022-05-03T09:01

Nathan Greeley, a Lutheran author and apologist, and Myron B. Penner, author of "The End of Apologetics" join Evan to look at the topic of apologetics. Apologetics, or the defense of the Christi...

Exploring 1 Peter. With Juan Carlos Martinez from 2022-04-19T09:00

We take a look at a quotable and important book of the New Testament with Juan Carlos Martinez, 1 Peter. Was it written by Peter? What does it mean that he is called the Rock? Was he the first p...

Hillsong, New Abortion Laws, and "Grooming" - A LOT on today's ATB from 2022-04-13T13:52:29

Every month we look at headlines on our Around the Blackboard episode. Thanks to Vicar Joseph Yoo of Mosaic Pearland for joining us to look at some especially spicy topics.

Theology on Tap Goes to Hell! With Chris Date from 2022-04-07T22:23:36

Chris Date of Rethinking Hell joins us to look at the topic of, well, hell. Is it a real place? Who goes there and why? Or does eternal destruction really just mean a person ceases to exist. Or ...

Proving Jesus Without the Bible? J Warner Wallace Joins Theology on Air from 2022-04-05T09:00

J. Warner Wallace, cold case detective and author of "Person of Interest", joins Theology on Air to discuss his latest book. We ask the question, can you prove Jesus existed and rose from the de...

Reconversion: How an Atheist Said Yes to Jesus, Despite Christians. With Mary Jo Sharp from 2022-03-29T09:00

Apologist Mary Jo Sharp of Confident Christianity joins us to talk about her journey to faith, from faith, and back to faith again. What were the issues tha...

An Introduction to Romans. With Dr. Clay Brown from 2022-03-22T09:00

Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church's Clay Brown joins Sarah and Evan to give an overview of Paul's masterpiece, Romans. 

TOA Reaction: Apologetics and How Christians Should Defend Their Faith from 2022-03-15T16:00:49

Sarah and Evan review a recent lecture by John Warwick Montgomery on evidential apologetics and consider an alternative approach.

A Look at Headlines in this month's Around the Blackboard on TOA from 2022-03-10T10:00

This month's look at headlines include articles on a subversive effort to "queer" churches, the unholy marriage of capitalism and Christianity, unpacking what we mean by "deconstruction", and wh...

Killing in God's Name. With Dr. Ken Samples. from 2022-03-07T16:59:58

Ken Samples of Reasons to Believe joins us to look at an ever-controversial and difficult topic, violence in the Bible and killing in God's name.

Acts and Archaeology. With Ted Wright. from 2022-02-22T10:00

Ted Wright of Epic Archaeology joins us to look at the book of Acts. What were the major events? Are there any clues in archaeology about the veracity of Paul's travels? 

BONUS: A Debate On Molinism Featuring Drs. James White and Tim Stratton from 2022-02-18T11:00

First Lutheran hosted Drs. James White and Tim Stratton to debate Molinism. Molinism has been popularized by William Lane Craig as a system that defends human libertarian free will and God's sov...

Big Little Sins: TOT was Live 2/7/22 from 2022-02-17T10:00

Here's the audio! We look at those "borderline" sins and ask when do they cross the line between right and wrong, and why? Adam Harger, Mac Gervais, Evan McClanahan, and Patrick Hall are the pan...

Your Monthly Dose of Around the Blackboard from 2022-02-16T14:35:41

Mark Raggett, Nathan Eleweanya, and Evan McClanahan look at headlines on this month's Around the Blackboard episode. We look at the infamo...

Can Buddha Lead You to Jesus? With Tyler McNabb. from 2022-02-08T10:00

Tyler McNabb joins us all the way from Macau, China to talk about his latest book "Classical Theism and Buddhism." What is Classical Theism? What can it teach us about Buddhism? And what, if any...

The Gospel in the Gospels. With Paul Copan. from 2022-02-01T10:00

Dr. Paul Copan joins us for our series on the books of the Bible. We'll dive in in more detail in future episodes on the Gospels, but we wanted to offer a 30,000-foot overview of the four testim...

Conviction vs. Compromise: With Stephen Curto & Patrick Hall from 2022-01-25T10:00

Stephen Curto and Patrick Hall join Sarah and Evan to talk through the process of deciding what falls within the realm of classical Christianity and when we dishonor God in the name of loving ot...

Are the Holy Really Happy? Exploring the Moral Argument with David Baggett. from 2022-01-18T10:00

Dr. David Baggett of Houston Baptist University joins us for a deep dive into the moral argument for God. He has some nuances from how it is commonly presented, so even if you are familiar with ...

Around the Blackboard for January, 2022 from 2022-01-11T21:14:38

This headline-driven episode looks at vaccine mandates, a George Floyd icon, a moment of cultural appropriation, and whether America is close to another civil war. Thanks to first-time guest Bra...

Does Old Testament Law Still Apply? With Gary DeMar. from 2021-12-28T10:00

Gary DeMar of American Vision joins us to talk about theonomy: what is it and why do folks hold to it? Hasn't Old Testament Law been fulfilled? Are the three categories of civil, moral, and cere...

TOT Live - Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Heretic from 2021-12-21T10:00

Theology on Tap looks at ancient Christian heresies and how they apply today. Dr. Adam Harger of HBU is on hand to offer a presentation and then we have a panel discussion. Thanks to Adam and th...

The Shroud of Turin: Proof or Prank? With Dr. Gary Habermas from 2021-12-14T10:00

Renowned scholar Dr. Gary Habermas joins us to talk about the Shroud of Turin. The most analyzed piece of fabric in human history is either an elaborate prank or it could be proof of a unique su...

From Monsters to Kings: Can Middle-Earth Help You Understand the Bible? With Michael Jahosky. from 2021-12-07T10:00

Author of the "The Good News of the Return of the King", Michael Jahosky joins us to talk about "Lord of the Rings" and how it is a kind of parable to the good news of Jesus Christ. If you are a...

ATB December '21: Headlines with a TOA Twist from 2021-11-30T10:00

Sarah, Evan, and first-time guest Pr. Mac Gervais look really at two big stories: whether the Bible is hate speech and what qualifies as mis/disinformation. 

Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God? With Andy Bannister from 2021-11-16T10:00

Live from Scotland, Christian apologist Andy Bannister joins us to talk about his new book, "Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?" In only an hour, we cover the major differences betw...

Around the Blackboard: Witches, Bobos, and Cohabitating. Let's Go Brandon? from 2021-11-02T16:01:47

On this month's ATB, our headline-driven episode, we look at popular teenage witches, a "Bobos in Paradise" redux, the phrase "Let's Go Brandon," the state of politics generally, and the practic...

Should Women Teach in the Church? from 2021-10-26T09:00

Stephen Curto and Elisabeth White join Sarah For a friendly debate over the issue of women in ministry. What are the limits? What are the authoritative sources to consult?

What Happened While God was "Silent?" The Inter-Testamental Period with Dr. Adam Winn from 2021-10-19T09:00

There is about 400 years between the last prophet of the Old Testament and the events of the New Testament. Was God silent during this time? What were the historical events that took place durin...

Tent Cities and Success Moments: A Look at Homelessness in America. from 2021-10-18T15:53:47

Thao Costis of Search Homeless Ministries in Houston, Will Symmes of Lord of the Streets, and Donald Hackler, a volunteer at Lord of the Streets, joins Evan to look at homelessness. What are the...

Is White Supremacy a REAL Problem in America? A TOT Live Event from 2021-10-13T10:00

TOT hosts a controversial, but important conversation on what seems to be aa new way of talking about racism. When did the definition of "white supremacy" change? Why did it change? And what doe...

New Thoughts on the New Age. With Melissa Dougherty. from 2021-09-28T09:00

Former New Ager and popular YouTuber Melissa Dougherty joins Sarah and Evan to look at her conversion to authentic Christianity and a number of false teachings of the New Age. Sadly, the Church ...

White Supremacy: Exploring Concepts for the Next Live Theology on Tap from 2021-09-24T17:00

Joseph Parks of Riceville Mount Olive Baptist Church joins Sarah and Evan to preview the concepts and ideas that motivated the next in-person event.

The Prophets. With Dr. Adam Harger of HBU from 2021-09-21T09:00

Dr. Adam Harger of Houston Baptist University joins us to take a look at the prophets in the Old Testament. This overview looks at the significant events of the Old Testament and the prophets (S...

Atomic God? A Christian and Atheist Discuss Particle Physics, and Whether the Big Bang Points to God from 2021-09-15T00:35:22

Brian Woods and Particle Physicist Dr. Michael G Strauss (www.michaelgstrauss.com) look at the Big Bang and ask whether it points to a Creator...or not.

FIXED - Around the Blackboard for September, 2021 from 2021-09-07T21:26:23

This month's ATB looks at Texas' controversial abortion law, another study suggesting a lack of Christian basics among Christians, and whether Christians can get behind vaccine mandate religious...

A Cold Case Detective Takes on Christianity: With J. Warner Wallace from 2021-08-31T09:00

Cold Case detective J. Warner Wallace looks at the evidence for Christianity on this week's Theology on Air. Check out coldcasechristianity.com and Listen

What Makes People Evil? from 2021-08-24T09:00

Taylor Neill and the Faithiest Athiest (Richard Suttles) discuss human nature, morality, and a little bit of counterterrorism. 

Who Needs a King? Part 2, with Ted Wright from 2021-08-17T09:00

Ted Wright joins us to take a second look at the Kings in the Bible. It turns out, there were a lot of them, too many good and important stories to cover in one episode. To learn more about Ted ...

TOT Live Event: "Exvangelical: Why Some Leave" from 2021-08-13T22:31:17

This live event was held Tuesday, August 10 at Saint Arnold's Brewery. We look at the question of why some are leaving the church. Taylor Neill and Colin Bagby begin with a look at the most comm...

Has Science Disproved God? With Hugh Ross of Reasons to Believe from 2021-08-10T09:00

Has science made God obsolete?  Can you believe in creation while also believing the big bang theory, or that the universe is very old?  Where does scientific discovery stop and faith ...

Interview with an Exvangelical. With Chris Harman from 2021-08-06T13:00

Why do people walk away from faith and religion? What issues and ideas have so many reconsidering Christianity or at least an American Evangelical slice of Christianity? What are the reasons peo...

Taking Faith Apart: Exploring Deconstruction with Joshua Smith from 2021-08-03T13:00

With so much recent talk about prominent Evangelicals walking away from faith, terms like “deconstruction” and “Exvangelical” have become par for the Christian course. But, what does it mean to ...

Is "Evangelical" a Dirty Word? With Dr. Grant Wacker from 2021-07-27T12:00

Part 1 of our series leading up to our "Exvangelical" live event, Grant Wacker talks to ToA about the history, culture, and distinctions of American Evangelicalism and why so many are walking aw...

Is Social Justice Biblical? A Debate with Joel McDurmon and Scott Allen from 2021-07-20T09:00

Two authors join Theology on Air to look at social justice and biblical justice. Where is there overlap? Where do they part company? Of course, much depends on what you mean by all of those word...

Who Needs a King? Pt. 1 With Ted Wright from 2021-07-13T09:00

Ted Wright of Epic Archaeology joins us to look at kings in the Old Testament. We look at both foundational questions of why Israel wanted a king and some of the more notable stories in the book...

Around the Blackboard for July, 2021 from 2021-07-06T09:00

Meredith, Evan, and Oscar look at the headlines for this month's installment of ATB. 

Are You Afraid to Die? Clay Jones on Death, Immortality, and Christian Hope from 2021-06-29T09:00

Are you afraid of death? How does our mortality or immortality affect the way we live? To what lengths will humanity go to prolong life by freezing ourselves, uploading our minds, building a las...

Do We Really Have Free Will? A TOA Debate with Colin Bagby & Ryan Dougan from 2021-06-22T09:00

A Methodist (Colin Bagby) and a Presbyterian (Ryan Dougan) join us to take a look at the classic questions regarding free will and predestination. Does God have exhaustive knowledge of everythin...

TOA Looks at the Book of Judges from 2021-06-15T08:00

Sarah and Evan walk through the book of Judges, hitting the highlights and considering modern relevance. 

What Makes Lutherans Unique...and Thoughts on Catholicism and Calvinism too... from 2021-06-08T09:00

Dr. Jordan Cooper of Just and Sinner joins us to a look at Lutheran distinctives. While this was recorded for another project I (Evan) am working on, we thought the TOA audience would also find ...

Reacting to Richard Rohr & Contemplative Prayer from 2021-06-04T09:00

Sarah and Andrew respond to a Richard Rohr video that discusses contemplative prayer. What does Rohr mean when he uses that phrase? Is this a practice that Christians should explore? Or is somet...

Dos and Don'ts of Dealing with Sad People from 2021-06-01T09:00

How should you talk to someone who is grieving? What are the right and wrong things to say to someone who has just gone through trauama? Does our worldview help us to respond to sad people or do...

Do Unbelievers Really Go to Hell? A Debate with Ray Vinson & Juan Carlos Martinez. from 2021-05-25T09:00

What happens to non-believers when they die? Is hell a real place? And if so, how could a good and loving God send people there? Are there other options for those who don't trust Jesus? What is ...

The Book of Joshua. With Dr. Adam Harger from 2021-05-18T09:00

Who is Joshua and what are the major stories in that book of the Bible? What are we to do with the harsh violence in the Bible? What do those stories say about God? Dr. Adam Harger of Houston Ba...

Race, Reconciliation, & the Problems with CRT: With Monique Duson from 2021-05-11T07:00

People use the phrase "racial reconciliation" all the time. But what does it mean? How does the gospel affect what we think about race? Does the culturally popular view of thinking about people ...

Christianity on Trial. With Ken Samples of Reasons to Believe. from 2021-05-05T07:00

We'll be looking at science and religion, apologetics, and belief in a Postmodern age.

Around the Blackboard for May, 2021 from 2021-05-04T08:00

Broun, Scott, and Evan look at this month's headlines, including excommunicating Biden, casual sex being ok'd by Christians, the God-fearing and godless divide, and abortion being banned in a ma...

A TOA Debate on the Gifts of the Spirit. With Stephen Curto and Dan Aikins from 2021-04-27T07:00

Speaking in tongues, miracles, healing, people being slain in the spirit. Is any of that for real? Is some of it real, and some of it just people getting caught up in emotion? What is the role o...

The Most Hated Book of the Bible: Leviticus with Dr. Paul Copan from 2021-04-20T09:00

Leviticus is an oft-skipped book of the Bible that details a sacrificial system that has been fulfilled with the death and resurrection of Christ. And yet, it does contain moral content that sti...

Growing Up in a Cult from 2021-04-13T09:00

On this episode, we talk to Clay Cassasa, who grew up in a strict community whose ideas were somewhat popularized by the Duggar family. He talks about the main ideas that defined and animated th...

Tricky Passages in the Bible, With Pr. Bob Garment from 2021-04-09T21:56:52

There are a lot of tricky passages in the Bible that deal with giants, innuendo, incest, and zombies in Matthew. Pr. Bob Garment joins us to look at several of the trickiest! 

Zombies, Foreskins, Demon Sex, She-Bears: Tricky Passages of the Bible, With Pr. Bob Garment from 2021-04-09T19:56:52

Pastor Bob Garment joins us to look at some of the weirdest Bible passages. We look at the question of incest in Genesis, why God would command circumcision, who the Nephilim were, why a prophet...

ATB for April, 2021 from 2021-04-06T20:08:55

This month's Around the Blackboard looks at headlines ranging from the scientific (man and machine becoming one) to the legal (several states writing laws to deal with LGBTQ issues) to the bizar...

Around the Blackboard: TOT Looks at Current Events & Headlines - April 2021 from 2021-04-06T18:08:55

This month's Around the Blackboard looks at headlines ranging from the scientific (man and machine becoming one) to the legal (several states writing laws to deal with LGBTQ issues) to the bizar...

TOA Interviews THE Marvin Olasky from 2021-03-25T14:53:42

From atheism and communism to evangelical Christian, journalist Marvin Olasky has taught countless college students, advised a former President, mentored rising journalists, written numerous boo...

Snakes, Plagues, and Idols, Oh My! Exodus...with Ted Wright from 2021-03-16T09:00

Epic Archaeology's Ted Wright joins us to look at the major themes and events of the book of Exodus.

TOT's Ask Me Anything from March, 2021 from 2021-03-11T16:38:18

For this Facebook Live event, we tackle faith "deconstruction", scandals in the Church (RZIM), "smaller" sins like smoking and swearing, whether angels (including the "fallen" variety) are runni...

Astrology Rebuked? With Marcia Montenegro from 2021-03-09T11:00

Former New Ager Marcia Montenegro joins us to look at Astrology. Is this an acceptable practice for Christians? is it harmless fun? Or is it dangerously close to outright paganism?

Written in the Stars: Does Astrology Have a Place in the Christian Life? With Marcia Montenegro from 2021-03-09T10:00

What's your sign?  Former New Ager Marcia Montenegro joins us to look at Astrology. Is this an acceptable practice for Christians? is it harmless fun? Or is it dangerously close to outright...

Around the Blackboard for March, 2021 from 2021-03-04T03:15:20

Meredith, Sarah, Evan and first-time guest Colin Bagby looks at headlines with a theological twist. Golden calf statues, the Equality Act, and conspiracy theories take center state. 

Around the Blackboard: TOT Looks at Current Events & Headlines - March 2021 from 2021-03-04T02:15:20

Meredith, Sarah, Evan and first-time guest Colin Bagby looks at headlines with a theological twist. Golden calf statues, the Equality Act, and conspiracy theories take center state. 

Should There Be Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn? from 2021-02-23T10:00

Should cities in Harris County become sanctuary cities for the unborn? Do cities have the legal right or even the moral right to restrict access to abortion and abortifacient drugs? Or do we liv...

Genesis 12-50 with Dr. Clay Brown from 2021-02-16T10:00

Have you ever noticed that the Bible seems to change in Chapter 12 of Genesis? Gone are the grand, sweeping stories of creation, fall, flood, and destruction. Now, it's basically about a guy and...

A Gay Christian's Story - With David Bennet from 2021-02-09T10:00

David Bennet joins Theology on Air to talk about LGBTQ celibacy, loving Jesus, and staying faithful. He is the author of Listen

Around the Blackboard, February 1, 2021 from 2021-02-02T16:28:48

The Theology on Air crew gathers to reflect on the latest headlines with a theological twist on this Around the Blackboard episode. Thanks to Joseph Yoo of Mosaic church plant in Pearland for jo...

Around the Blackboard: TOT Looks at Current Events & Headlines - February 2021 from 2021-02-02T15:28:48

The Theology on Air crew gathers to reflect on the latest headlines with a theological twist on this Around the Blackboard episode. Thanks to Joseph Yoo of Mosaic church plant in Pearland for jo...

Two Christians Debate the Nature of the Soul. With Eric Hernandez and Evan Friske from 2021-01-26T10:00

Does the soul exist? Oh, wait, scratch that. We’ve already had that debate and that interview. We actually have a more nuanced question to ask to two Christian philosophers today: what KIND of s...

Genesis 1-11 with Dr. Clay Brown from 2021-01-19T10:00

Some of the most debated - and yet, most important - stories in the entire Bible are in the first few chapters….right there in Genesis. Are these stories true? Myth? Something in between? And ho...

Exploring Consciousness with Dr. Joshua Rasmussen from 2021-01-12T10:00

What is consciousness? Where does it come from? How is self-awareness different from the soul? What makes a person a person? Does our understanding of human consciousness force us to question id...

Around the Blackboard looks at CRT and the SBC, Argentina's abortion law, and more! from 2021-01-05T22:32:17

Paul, Evan F., and Evan M. gather to talk about current events in our first podcast of 2021. We look at Critical Race Theory in the SBC, some new abortion laws and Star-Lord's (Chris Pratt's cha...

Around the Blackboard: TOT Looks at Current Events & Headlines - January 2021 from 2021-01-05T21:32:17

Paul, Evan F., and Evan M. gather to talk about current events in our first podcast of 2021. We look at Critical Race Theory in the SBC, some new abortion laws and Star-Lord's (Chris Pratt's cha...

Miracles! With Craig Keener, a TOT EVENT from 2020-12-17T18:16:40

Dr. Craig Keener, who has literally written the book on miracles, joins Houston TOT to look at miracles. He offers compelling evidence of miracles in our own time and the panel looks at whether ...

TOT Looks at Headlines in this Month's Around the Blackboard from 2020-12-02T21:51:30

Michael, Sarah, and Evan look at a smattering of headlines dealing with faith and politics, COVID church lockdowns (or lack thereof), conversion therapy, and more.

Around the Blackboard: TOT Looks at Current Events & Headlines - December 2020 from 2020-12-02T20:51:30

Michael, Sarah, and Evan look at a smattering of headlines dealing with faith and politics, COVID church lockdowns (or lack thereof), conversion therapy, and more.

Walking Away from Faith - A Look at De-conversion Culture with Brett Kunkle from 2020-12-01T10:00

More and more teenagers and young adults are walking away from the faith. Why? Has the Church become irrelevant? When people reconsider what they really believe, what is it that makes some peopl...

What is the Soul? With Eric Hernandez. from 2020-11-24T10:00

Do humans have a soul? Or is that just an outdated, sentimental way of understanding personality and memories? If the soul is something different from just an emergent property of the mind, wher...

Is the Enneagram Helpful? Exploring the benefits of Christian Mysticism - PT. 2 from 2020-11-17T10:00

What is Christian Mysticism? What should believers think about the teachings of, say, Richard Rohr? Is the enneagram a useful tool for discipleship? Perhaps there is a necessary place in the Chu...

Ask Us Anything Event Audio from 11/10/20 from 2020-11-13T21:00

Houston TOT hosts an online Ask Us Anything forum every other week. This week, we met via Zoom/Facebook live to tackle questions around social justice, abortion, homophobia, and getting along in...

Is the Enneagram Dangerous? Exploring the problems with Christian Mysticism - Part 1 from 2020-11-10T10:00

What exactly are the teachings of the enneagram? Do its questionable origins matter when using it for spiritual discipleship today? Is it just a "new" New Age tool? What are the "true self", the...

Post-Election Reaction from 2020-11-05T22:11:25

Four theologically-minded thinkers -two from each "camp" - discuss the 2020 elections. Though not officially in the books, we look at what we learned from this round. What shocked us? What does ...

Essential Christianity Part 3: The Path Between Heresy and Orthodoxy from 2020-11-03T10:00

What beliefs are essential to Christianity? What doctrines take us from too far from true belief? On the road from orthodoxy to heresy, where is the turning point? How do we figure out what is t...

A Former Mormon Tells His Story from 2020-11-01T23:00

What do Mormons believe? When the guys from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints come knocking on your door, do you pretend not to be home? Why? Is Mormonism a false religion? How can...

"Around the Blackboard" Episode 2 with Haley, Broun and Evan from 2020-10-30T17:51:57

Haley, Broun, and Evan sit down for our second Around the Blackboard episode. This current events episode of Theology on Air takes a look at some recent comments by Pope Francis on civil unions,...

Essential Christianity Part 2: Consequences of Fundamentalistic Theology from 2020-10-27T09:00

What is progressive theology? Is it another Gospel? Is it a necessary corrective to old-fashioned, traditional Christianity that has said the same thing after all these years? Is what is new bad...

BONUS: Who Should Christians Vote For? from 2020-10-22T13:49:13

Several Christians make the case for Team Trump or Team Biden. What are the main issues Christians should consider? Laura Icardi and Sarah Stone host while three guests weigh in on how Christian...

Essential Christianity Part 1: The Consequences of Progressive Theology from 2020-10-20T11:00

What is "progressive" Christianity? How is it that, as progressive theology finds its way into the Church more and more, that some find it exciting and freeing and some view it as dangerous or a...

Essential Christianity pt. 1: Alisa Childers on the Dangers of Progressive Theology from 2020-10-20T09:00

What is "progressive" Christianity? How is it that, as progressive theology finds its way into the Church more and more, that some find it exciting and freeing and some view it as dangerous or a...

Who Should I Vote For? With Wendell Champion and Ray McKinnon. from 2020-10-13T09:00

How should we vote? Trump? Biden? Republican? Democrat? Third Party? Maybe just sit at home and cry? How should we approach the upcoming election? Should we take our faith to the polls? How do w...

Comfort in a Pandemic - Finding Biblical Solace During Plague from 2020-10-09T11:00

Amy Newhouse and Angela Bell join us to take a look at the historical plagues, and Bible verses that brought comfort to those in the midst of it. 

Our First Ever "Around the Blackboard" Podcast! from 2020-10-02T11:00

Set in front of a 1927-built slate blackboard, Meredith, Sarah, and Evan meet up in the new TOA studio to take a look at current events and timely issues. Should we be concerned that only 2% of ...

8 Things Christianity is NOT. With Laurien Hook and Dan Aikins. from 2020-10-02T09:00

What are those things that Christianity - or Christians - are NOT? What are those things that are often confused for the essentials of the faith but are actually of secondary importance? How do ...

Hindus & Jesus - A Clash of Cultures and Worldviews from 2020-09-29T09:00

Why would two Americans leave everything to share the Gospel somewhere else? How does sharing the Gospel look different in a Hindu context? Is there a difference between the way the East and the...

Platform Epistemology with Curt Kennedy from 2020-09-25T09:00

Curt Kennedy joins us to look at how we make heroes of churchmen and build our knowledge off of their platforms. 

Did the Exodus Really Happen? With Ted Wright. from 2020-09-22T09:00

Did the Israelite exodus from Egypt really happen? Were the biblical characters Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, and certain pharaohs real men of history, or just part of a narrative Christians assu...

Theology on Tap "Ask Us Anything" Event 9/15/20 from 2020-09-18T11:00

In case you missed it live, here is the audio from our Tuesday night event. The questions range from social to biblical to moral. Some are timeless and some are contemporary...a little something...

The Fight Against Human Trafficking from 2020-09-15T09:00

Erica Raggett, Founder and Executive Director of A 2nd Cup (www.a2ndcup.com) in The Heights, joins Theology on Air to talk about the serious problem of "modern day slavery", human trafficking. S...

Revisiting the Evolution Debate: With Ted Wright and Brian Woods from 2020-09-08T11:00

We recently hosted a show on evolution and not all thought all points-of-view were represented. So we're following up to cover all our bases! Enjoy this discussion that goes even more in-depth o...

Peaceful Revolution & Communism - Stories of Survival from 2020-09-01T11:00

Why did the Berlin Wall fall? What was life like on the East side? We are joined by a very special guest today, Barbara Elliot. Professor at HBU, founder of The WorkFaith Connection, author of s...

Socialism Review: Following Up on a Recent TOT Event from 2020-08-25T10:00

This episode follows up on a recent TOT event that asked whether Jesus was a socialist. It reviews some of the claims made that night including a study that indicated socialism provided for the ...

Was Jesus a Socialist? The Full Theology on Tap Event Audio from 2020-08-24T16:00

This is the audio of a recent Theology on Tap, Houston event held over Zoom on the question of whether Jesus was a Socialist. It features pro and con arguments to begin and then a panel discussion....

The Self-Care Movement and the Gospel from 2020-08-18T09:00

Is the Self Care Movement pulling us away from God? What is the help vs. harm in things like the Enneagram or setting personal boundaries? In an age of “Treat Yoself!”, is the Church too individ...

Gender Binary and the Bible from 2020-08-11T09:00

Does the Bible teach a gender binary? What does a biblical worldview have to say about transgender issues? Should Christians honor trans pronouns? We talk about that and much more with Robert Ga...

Are Psychics for Real? A Look at the Paranormal with James Walker. from 2020-08-04T09:00

Are psychics for real? Can you talk to the dead? Are are mediums just experts at a number of carefully planned hoaxes that dupe those who want to believe? What about tarot cards, palm readers an...

Should Christians Support the Death Penalty? from 2020-07-28T11:00

Should Christians support the death penalty? Are the Old Testament texts that prescribe it still binding? If so, which ones? Or does the New Covenant make the death penalty something Christians ...

Gender Binary and the Bible - The Full, Unedited Debate from 2020-07-25T17:57:14

Does the Bible teach a gender binary? What does a biblical worldview have to say about transgender issues? Should Christians honor trans pronouns? We talk about that and much more with Robert Ga...

Does God Exist? With Tom Peeler and Brian Woods. from 2020-07-21T11:00

Does God Exist? How do you know? What are the best arguments for and against? We're joined by TOA regular Brian Woods and first-timer Tom Peeler. 

Why No One Should Believe in Evolution from 2020-07-14T09:00

Is evolution - or really Darwinism - true? Is it a problem for atheism? Or for Christianity? Oscar Villanueva and Taylor Neill bring a 1-2 punch to the ring as they look at the philosophical and...

What Christianity is NOT: An Exploration of ‘Cults’ from 2020-07-03T09:00

What is a cult? Why do people join them and can they get out of them? What, really, is the difference between a cult and strongly held religious beliefs? What are some signs you are in a cult ra...

Is Critical Race Theory Compatible with the Gospel? from 2020-06-26T18:00

What is Critical Theory and its many subsets, like Critical Race Theory? Is it a helpful lens to understand scripture and the Gospel itself? Or is it a competing worldview that is sowing divisio...

Heaven and New Creation with Paul Sloan from 2020-06-23T10:00

What is heaven? What happens after we die? Is heaven the same thing as the new earth? Is it boring? Do we just sit around playing harps on clouds? We talk about that and much more with HBU's Dr....

Racism and Christianity, Part 2 from 2020-06-15T14:22:50

How does racism impact systems? Is systemic racism in America even a thing? Is systemic racism a reality in the Church? What are the solutions? Does Black Lives Matter have them, or are they jus...

Racism and Christianity, Part 1 from 2020-06-12T15:55:37

In an era of racial tension, what should the Christian's response be? Does the Gospel specifically address the questions we are facing today, or is a matter of discernment? How should white peop...

What is "Real" Christianity? from 2020-06-09T14:51:06

What is "real" Christianity? As various Christians claim the mantle of Christ, how do you distinguish between authentic Christianity and a counterfeit version? Do the more liberal or progressive...

On Justification: Did the Reformation Get it Wrong? from 2020-06-02T17:00

How are you justified in the sight of a holy God? When the Bible uses the word justification, what does it really mean? Do works play any role at all in justification? Can the historic divides o...

Is the Old Testament Binding on Christians Today? from 2020-05-26T09:00

Is God's Law still applicable today? Does the Old Testament teach modern Christians anything about social justice? What should the Christian's relationship be to the OT Law? We'll talk about tha...

Would Jesus be Pro-LGBTQI+? from 2020-05-20T09:00

Colin Kerr and Paul Sloan join Sarah and Evan for a conversation about whether homosexuality should be accepted in the Christian Church. Does the Bible offer a clear answer to these questions, o...

Do the Wicked Go to Hell, or Simply Stop Existing? Debating Annihilationism and Eternal Conscious Torment from 2020-05-12T16:05:52

Does Hell exist? Is there really a place where the wicked spend all of eternity paying for their sins, or do they simply cease to exist, not partaking in a paradise being the eternal punishment ...

Ten "Maybes" of Evil and Suffering from 2020-05-05T09:00

Why is there evil in the world? What does the existence of evil tell us about God? Does evil make the existence of God impossible? We talk about that and much more with Search Ministry's John Ho...

Is God a Jerk? from 2020-04-29T16:33:04

Linc Ashby and Ayo Omopariola from City Church Houston join Sarah and Evan to look at the hard questions of God's character and what we see/experience in the world. To learn more about City Chur...

An Addict's Story of Transformation from 2020-04-22T19:58:49

How do you go from being an addict on the verge of losing your child to a prospective Methodist pastor? With a little tough love and a lot of grace. This is the story of a woman who took the adv...

Church and Plague: A Historical Perspective on Quarantine, Illness and Faith from 2020-04-17T20:50:33

Thanks to Dr. Amy Newhouse for joining us to share her research on the Church during the Plague. What did the Church believe was happening? How did they respond? Did the Reformation make a diffe...

A Debate: Does Baptism Save from 2020-04-12T14:38:31

A Reformed Baptist and a Lutheran square off on the question of whether baptism saves. Must one believe before one can be baptized? Does the act of baptism accomplish something in spite of the f...

Interview with a Wiccan High Priest: ToA Explores a Pagan Worldview from 2020-04-02T14:50:18

Do all religions lead to one God? Are all religions basically the same? Should you choose the one that is best for you? Is it possible that Wiccanism is true? We are joined by a Wiccan high prie...

Coronaversations. With Broun Stacy, Sarah Stone, and Evan McClanahan from 2020-03-27T13:00

With Covid-19 taking over the world, how will the church adapt? What are the theological questions that surround a pandemic? Will our use of technology now change how we see church services fore...

Theology for Dummies, Part 1 from 2020-03-20T20:54:16

On this episode, we tackle the first two of four basic questions anyone can have in their back pocket to talk to skeptics about God. Think of it as "Apologetics for Dummies"...but we know you're...

Your Disturbing Bible - Explained. Part 1. from 2020-03-13T17:47:54

Today, Sarah and Evan look at tricky and even disturbing passages in the Bible. How are women saved through childbirth? Does God capriciously enforce the death penalty? Can divorced people get r...

The Atonement: What Exactly Did Jesus Accomplish on the Cross? from 2020-03-06T15:02:44

Dr. Paul Sloan and Laurien Hook of Memorial Drive Presbyterian join us to take a look at the Atonement. As it happens, there are different theories about exactly what the God-man Jesus accomplis...

Was Jesus a Socialist? A Debate with Evan McClanahan and Mark Raggett. from 2020-02-28T20:54:32

Was Jesus a socialist? Mark Raggett and Evan McClanahan debate and discuss the merits of Jesus being a socialist, or perhaps defending another political/economic worldview. What passages in the ...

Spiritual Naturalism. A Discussion with Daniel Strain and Evan Friske from 2020-02-21T15:35:02

Spiritual Naturalism: What is it? Can one be committed to a naturalist worldview as well as spiritual matters? Aren't those worldviews in conflict? Daniel Strain joins Evan Friske for a conversa...

Man vs. Machine: Is "Black Mirror" Our New Reality? from 2020-02-14T16:57:12

A Transhumanism follow-up with Julie Miller, our guest at Theology on Tap this week. We will get to a lot of the questions we could not get to Tuesday night and continue our deep into a relevant...

Podcast BONUS: Theology on Tap Presents Transhumanism: Man Vs. Machine from 2020-02-12T21:07:49

Julie Miller joins the Theology on Tap gang to look at Transhumanism. What is it? Is this a movement Christians - and even non-Christians - should be worried about? What does the future hold for...

A Joel Osteen Sermon and the Word Faith Movement from 2020-02-07T14:54:35

Sarah is in studio today to review a recent Joel Osteen sermon and look at the Word/Faith movement at-large. Are health and wealth really the purpose of Jesus' life, death and resurrection? Do C...

God and Comics with Fr. Jonathan Mitchican from 2020-01-31T16:19:50

We're talking to Fr. Jonathan Mitchican about his conversion to Roman Catholicism and his deep and abiding love for comic books and movies . Fr. Jonathan is the Chaplain at St. John XXIII Colleg...

Is Atheism True? With Taylor Neill and Brian Woods. from 2020-01-24T15:53:14

Enjoy the sequel to Taylor and Brian's conversation between a Christian and a former Christian now atheist. The focus this week is epistemology and the best evidence for the worldview they each ...

Modern Evangelist: How to Reach the Next Generation from 2020-01-17T16:53:11

Sarah Stone and Dan Aikins of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church stop by to talk about modern evangelism. How do you reach the next generation, especially given the worldview they have imbibed? ...

Why Can't We Be Friends? A Conversation about Science and Faith with Melissa Cain Travis. from 2020-01-10T14:51:44

Melissa Cain Travis joins us this week to look at the questions around science and faith. Are science and faith compatible? Are they contradictory? Does science actually point to God? What do we...

BONUS Episode: Horror Movies and Christianity from 2020-01-06T10:00

Dr. Philip Tallon of Houston Baptist University joins Theology on Air to discuss horror films and Christianity. Originally recorded on Halloween night, this slightly spooky episode examines what...

Is Atheism Reasonable? With Taylor Neill and Brian Woods from 2020-01-03T23:38:13

Is Atheism Reasonable? On today's episode, Brian Woods and Taylor Neill discuss whether atheism can substantiate a coherent and complete worldview, or whether it lacks the fundamental tools to j...

How Should Christians Understand the Bible? from 2020-01-01T10:00

Today on Theology on Air, we ask, "What do Christians Believe about the Bible?" Is it the Word of God? Is it just cultural observations from Stone Age Palestinians? Are all of the books of the B...

How Should Christians Vote? With Evan Friske and Meredith Mills from 2020-01-01T10:00

How should Christians vote? What drives a Christian understanding of Politics? Join Theology on Air as we discuss those questions and more with Philosopher Evan Friske and Pastor Meredith Mills....

On Christian Sexual Ethics. With Paul Sloan and Rozella White from 2020-01-01T10:00

On our second episode, we tackle perhaps the most divisive question in the Church today: sexual ethics. We are joined by author Rozelle White and HBU New Testament professor Paul Sloan. Join us ...

BONUS: Christmas Mythbusters from 2019-12-13T16:46:39

On today's episode, we review Tuesday's (12/10/19) Theology on Tap, Christmas Mythbusters. What are the good and the bad traditions associated with Christmas? How Christian are they? Can non-Chr...

What is Theology on Tap? from 2019-11-08T18:44:56

Our first Theology on Air episode ever! Sarah Stone and Michael Jarboe join Evan McClanahan to discuss the greatest hits and lowest lows of Theology on Tap through the years and generally introd...