A Godly Man
What does it mean to be a Godly man?
Apr 15, 2025•28 min•Ep. 26
Christianese
Speaking Christianly about, well, all sorts of things. Each episode takes a deep dive into a piece of Christian culture, theology, or practice to find out why we do the things we do and how we can do them better.
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Episodes
The Prophets (Part 2)
We have looked at the Old Testament prophets, but what about the prophets in the New Testament? How does prophecy change in the covenant of Grace? To dive deeper into this topic, explore the Christianese Patreon go to patreon.com/christianese
Mar 20, 2025•24 min•Ep. 25
Deep Dive: Where do I start reading the Prophets?
Some advice and t recommendations. To dive deeper into this topic, explore the Christianese Patreon go to patreon.com/christianese
Mar 01, 2025•7 min•Ep. 24
The Prophets (Part 1)
Let's dig into the least read, most difficult part of the Old Testament and examine the prophets: who they were, their mission, and why you should read these wonderful books. To dive deeper into this topic, explore the Christianese Patreon go to patreon.com/christianese
Feb 10, 2025•25 min•Ep. 23
Deep Dive: President Carter and Politicians' Character
Some questions raised by the death of a president and the inauguration of a returning one. To dive deeper into this topic, explore the Christianese Patreon! patreon.com/christianese
Jan 16, 2025•10 min•Ep. 22
Christian Hope
Biblical hope is far more than we imagine and far better than we might think. We all must ask ourselves, "What am I waiting for?" To dive deeper into this topic, explore the Christianese Patreon! patreon.com/christianese
Jan 10, 2025•22 min•Ep. 21
Deep Dive: What Happened to the War on Christmas?
Between monthly episodes, I am going to start releasing deep dives into topics that got left on the cutting room floor. These will be shorter, less-produced episodes that will be Patreon exclusives. For the next few months, I will release them for free! In this episode, we ask "What happened to the War on Christmas?" You can find the Christianese The War on Christmas episode here: Spotify | Apple To join the Christianese Patreon, go to patreon.com/christianese...
Dec 16, 2024•12 min•Ep. 20
Immanuel
What is the meaning of Christmas, and how is it good news for everyone? To dive deeper into this topic, explore the Christianese Patreon! patreon.com/christianese
Dec 01, 2024•21 min•Ep. 19
Deep Dive: Mark of the Beast
Between monthly episodes, I am going to start releasing deep dives into topics that got left on the cutting room floor. These will be shorter, less-produced episodes that will be Patreon exclusives. For the next few months, I will release them for free! In this episode, we figure out what the mark of the beast is. To explore the Christianese Patreon, go to patreon.com/christianese...
Nov 15, 2024•12 min•Ep. 18
In the Word: Revelation
No book of the Bible captures the fascination and imagination of Christians like Revelation. It is a hotly debated, highly confusing book. So what are we to make of this prophetic, apocalyptic book? To dive deeper into this topic, explore the Christianese Patreon! patreon.com/christianese
Nov 04, 2024•31 min•Ep. 17
Nondenominational
American religion is increasingly described by what it isn't. This includes the church, who increasingly describes itself as nondenominational. But what is a nondenominational church and why do they all seem different in the exact same ways? To dive deeper into this topic, explore the Christianese Patreon! patreon.com/christianese...
Oct 14, 2024•27 min•Ep. 16
The Latter Day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is America's homegrown religion. We all know a little bit about them, but what do they actually believe? How did this church start? Are they just another Christian denomination or a completely different worldview? To dive deeper into this topic, explore the Christianese Patreon go to patreon.com/christianese...
Sep 04, 2024•33 min•Ep. 15
Stewards of Creation
There is more to nature than you may have imagined and our call to care for it is greater than you may have thought. God loves what he has made and has put it into your care.
Jul 30, 2024•26 min•Ep. 14
Between the Testaments
Separating the Old and New Testaments is a period of silence— both because God does not speak and many Bibles do not describe the 400 years between Malachi and Mathew. But "silent" does not mean "unimportant." In these 400 years, the world changes and sets the stage of the coming of the Messiah.
Jun 10, 2024•28 min•Ep. 13
A Personal Relationship with Jesus
What does it mean to have a relationship with God? Answering that question can feel abstract, so we often reply with practices like reading our Bible or praying. But the truth is, there is much more to our relationship with God than spiritual disciplines. It is best summed up in a single word: covenant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 29, 2024•19 min•Season 5Ep. 1
The Meaning of Christmas
We all know what Christmas is about (hint: it happened in a manger), but what does it mean for the world? Wand why has the church largely been the biggest opposer of Christmas? When we look at the history of Christmas, we find some surprising answers and a beautiful new way to look at the most wonderful time of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving gets overshadowed, and I get it why. Christmas is hard to compete with. But maybe after listening to this episode, you will see thanksgiving in a new way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 20, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Glory, Glory
Exploring God's glory (with the help of Albert Einstein) reveals the deeper reality of our universe and the greater purpose for our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 18, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Wisdom Part 3: The Songs
In our final episode covering the wisdom books, Drew dives into the songbooks of the Bible. The musical musings plumb the depths of our emotions and relationships, revealing a new dimension of wisdom that we seldom consider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 08, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Wisdom Part 2: The Struggles
There is wisdom in suffering, though we often try to avoid it. God has not abandoned us in our pain, but has given us two books—Job and Ecclesiastes—to help us make sense of our circumstances and place in the world. In the end, what we can learn from our struggles might surprise you... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 07, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Wisdom Part 1: The Sayings
God has woven his wisdom through the world and even collected it into a series of books for us. All we have to is listen to his voice. In this first part of our investigation into the wisdom books of the Bible, we will investigate what (or who) wisdom is and walk through the sage sayings of Proverbs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 05, 2022•23 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Freedom
If "it is for freedom that Christ has set us free," then why does Christianity feel like a list of rules? Why is it so difficult to feel the freedom Jesus talks about? And why are conversations about Christian liberty so divisive? It may be that we've fundamentally misunderstood Christian liberty... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 15, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Bad Things & Good People
Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do bad things happen at all? Can God really be all good and all-powerful, even though he allows us to god through pain and suffering? Despite our tragedies and pains, God is good and there is hope, even in our darkest times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 08, 2022•24 min
What is God’s Will?
God's will is unknowable, unfathomable, and completely hidden. It's also accessible, simple, and necessary for us to know. And, truth be told, some of our biggest, most difficult decisions are not oppressive but opportunities for joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 09, 2021•19 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Ask, and You Shall Receive
We pray for what we care about the most and for what we believe we need. If you were to watch TV or go on social media, you would think Christians want money and success more than anything else. Jesus offers us something better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 04, 2021•23 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Praying4U
"Praying for you!" has become the equivalent of a Christian sympathy card. We often say it without ever meaning to pray for someone at all. This empty promise affects us more than we may understand and reveals the dark side of Christianity most of us would rather not think about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 06, 2021•13 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Canon
Most people believe what Hollywood teaches them about the Biblical canon. Don't be most people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 07, 2021•20 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Faith vs. Science
It almost goes without saying that faith and science are in conflict with one another. But what if I told you that this conflict was as fictional as Flubber? What if Christianity and science were a match made in heaven? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 03, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Keep the Sabbath
The Sabbath isn't a new idea to Christians, but who has the time to rest and "keep the Sabbath"? Hustle culture tells us rest is for the weak, grind is glorified, and everyone wants to be successful. But that lifestyle is driving us into the ground. What if this ancient practice was countercultural, radical, and necessary as it was three thousand years ago? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 05, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Easter
Easter is the most important holiday in Christianity. So why is it so hard to remember when Easter is? Why is it such a small holiday compared to Christmas? And what is Lent, anyway? We answer all those questions and more by taking a deep-dive into the story of Easter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 01, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 10
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