Jesus Christ reigns over all things, and this podcast exists to help people see the reality and ramifications of this truth. We post at least four times a month: Twice, we will read aloud a longform essay from our monthly theme. And twice, we will discuss each essay with its author and another Christian leader. Listen in to live in light of Christ’s Lordship.
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ABOUT THE EPISODE A curated survey of ten seminal works in Christian political theology—from Justin Martyr and Augustine to Calvin, Rutherford, and Oliver O’Donovan—highlighting the development of theological reflection on church, state, and authority across the centuries. Resources to Click “Do the Reading: Selections in Political Theology” – Brad Green Theme of the Month: Do the Reading: Selections in Political Theology Give to Support the Work Books to Read From Irenaeus to Grotius: A Sourceb...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as Trent Hunter and David Schrock interview Brad Green on his Christ Over All Essay, "The State of Biblical Theology Today" Timestamps 00:24 – Intro 02:13 – An Embarrassingly Short Definition of Systematic and Biblical Theology 05:38 – Getting to Know Dr. Brad Green 8:00 – How Does Church History Feed Into Teaching Biblical Theology? 10:50 – Who is Thomas Aquinas? What Debates Should We Be Aware Of? 15:10 – Frame, Muller, and Wells 18:48 – Trueman and Goldsworthy 22:1...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview Dr. Benjamin Gladd on the new CSB Connecting Scripture Study Bible and the current state of Biblical Theology Timestamps 00:28 – Intro 05:25 – Dr. Gladd’s Academic Biography 09:40 – Dispensationalism’s Biblical Theology 14:02 – The Origin of the Connecting Scripture Study Bible 22:15 – How Will This Help the Everyday Reader of Scripture? 23:57 – How Should You Read This Bible? 28:21 – Will There Be More Allusions Added in ...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Biblical Theology has a rich history. But is it driving us away from classic Christian Doctrine? A growing divide threatens evangelical theology—and the stakes are higher than you think. Resources to Click · "The State of Biblical Theology Today” – Brad Green · “Geerhardus Vos: The Recovery of Biblical Theology from Its Corruptors (Part 1)” – Ardel Caneday · “Biblical Theology and Theological Interpretation of Scripture” – Colin Smothers · “HasnBiblical Theology Had Its Day?” –...
ABOUT THE EPISODE “Typology” comes up frequently in discussions of Biblical Theology, but what does it mean? Read how David Schrock explains that typology is not merely another method of reading, but an organic structure of escalation and progression arising from God’s redemptive work. Resources to Click “What is Typology?” – David Schrock “What Designates a Valid Type? A Christotelic, Covenantal Proposal” – David Schrock “From Beelines to Plotlines: Typology That Follows the Covenantal Topograp...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as Trent Hunter and Brad Green interview Colin Smothers on his Christ Over All Longform Essay, "Biblical Theology and Theological Interpretation of Scripture". Timestamps 00:22 – Intro 02:00 – Orientation, History, & Defining Terms for Biblical Theology 12:35 – Geerhardus Vos’ Contribution 18:40 – How Does Biblical Theology Change After Vos? 23:00 – What is New About Theological Interpretation of Scripture? 25:10 – The Space Between the Text and the Reformation 30...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Biblical Theology and Theological Interpretation of Scripture (TIS) are two dominant ways of reading the Bible. In this article, Colin Smothers compares and contrasts both exegetical methods, showing how readers should be cautious of TIS. Resources to Click “Biblical Theology and Theological Interpretation of Scripture” – Colin Smothers The Chicago Statement of Inerrancy (1978) “Inauguration of the Rev. Geerhardus Vos as Professor of Biblical Theology” – Princeton Theological S...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as Trent Hunter and Stephen Wellum interview David Schrock on his essay, "Working As Unto the Lord: Seven Ways to Work Harder and Be Better". Timestamps 00:46 – Intro 02:12 – Where Did David’s Article Come From? 03:20 – Dr. Wellum’s Job History 05:50 – David Schrock’s Job History 07:10 – When Did the True Significance of Work Break In? 10:24 – Beginning with Good Works in Ephesians 2 ? 12:22 – Placing Ephesians House Codes in Context 13:58 – Christ is the Ultimate Mot...
ABOUT THE EPISODE In Ephesians 6:5–9 , Paul shows that good works don’t happen by accident. Christ motivates, sanctifies, and coaches believers to work harder, be better, and glorify Him in every sphere of life. Resources to Click “Working As Unto the Lord: Seven Ways to Work Harder and Be Better” – David Schrock Erika Kirk’s Instagram Statement Theme of the Month: Get to Work: Grasping the Doctrine of Vocation Give to Support the Work Books to Read Ephesians (ZECotNT) – Clinton E. Arnold...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Scott Polender of Turning Point Education joins our COA Roundtable to reflect on the life, work, and ministry of Charlie Kirk. Timestamps 00:48 – Intro 04:29 – How Did Scott End Up at Turning Point? 10:50 – What is the ministry of Turning Point USA? 20:56 – Dr. Wellum and Trent Hunter on Charlie Kirk 29:08 – Reflections on Charlie Kirk 41:32 – Charlie’s Model of Evangelism and Source of Conviction 51:19 – Applying Theology to the Political Realm 57:00 – Was Charlie Kirk a ‘Prov...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Charlie Kirk, who influenced a generation of young men, is gone. What do we do now? Resources to Click “We Can’t Replace Charlie Kirk, But We Can Honor His Legacy: Five Ways to Amplify Truth, Freedom and the American Way” – Colin Smothers & David Schrock Michael Foster’s Statement to East River Church “Charlie Kirk: Christian Martyr” – Mark Devine Vice President J.D. Vance’s Statement on Charlie Kirk CHARLIE – Tom MacDonald Man Rampant with Charlie Kirk – Canon Press Bible ...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as Trent Hunter and Stephen Wellum interview Rod Martin on his COA Essay "Faithfulness in All Things: Vocation and Christian Callings" Timestamps 00:28 – Intro 01:45 – Who is Rod Martin? 04:20 – Being a ‘Futurist’ 07:18 – Calling and Vocation 10:30 – Coming into Conviction about Vocation 14:53 – What Was Lacking in Rod’s Upbringing on Vocation? 18:15 – Our Present Day Gnosticism 21:10 – Legitimate Work 25:03 – COA Birthday Promo 25:44 – Capitalism & Economics 36:1...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Every calling is itself sacred, every task a trust, and every laborer accountable before the throne. Resources to Click · “Faithful in All Things: Vocation and Christian Callings” – Rod Martin · “The Number of People Who Eat McDonald’s Daily is Enough to Populate a Country” – Camryn Teder · Theme of the Month: Get to Work: Grasping the Doctrine of Vocation · Give to Support the Work...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in to hear David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview Dr. Nicholas Piotrowski on his Christ Over All Essay "Gospel Scholarship Pell-Mell: A Critical Review of Jordan Peterson's The Gospels " Timestamps 00:36 – Intro 03:15 – Any Connection to Jordan Peterson? 06:35 – What Was the Daily Wire Trying to do With These Panel Discussions? 09:11 – Was Something Like This Even Possible a Decade Ago? 11:47 – Is It Helpful to Have All These Scholars? 14:30 – Peterson’s Hermeneutics...
ABOUT THE EPISODE This is what happens when the gospels are ripped out of their contexts, psychologized, and discussed by one of the most famous cultural commentators of the day. Resources to Click · “Gospel Scholarship Pell-Mell: A Critical Review of Jordan Peterson’s The Gospels ” – Nicholas Piotrowski · The Gospels – Jordan Peterson & The Daily Wire · Theme of the Month: One Gospel, Four Witnesses · Give to Support the Work...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Christianity hinges on history: if the Gospels are not trustworthy accounts of Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection, the faith collapses. But are they myth shaped by early belief, or historical testimony grounded in eyewitness experience and apostolic oversight? This question is not peripheral—it is foundational. Timestamps 00:36 – Intro 02:18 – Guy Waters’ and Stephen Wellum’s Introductions 05:43 – Christianity Stands or Falls Upon Historical Facts 11:10 – Four Gospels and No...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Christianity hinges on history: if the Gospels are not trustworthy accounts of Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection, the faith collapses. But are they myth shaped by early belief, or historical testimony grounded in eyewitness experience and apostolic oversight? This question is not peripheral—it is foundational. Resources to Click “The Reliability of the Gospels: Rock or Sand?” – Guy Waters Theme of the Month: One Gospel, Four Witnesses Give to Support the Work Books to Read ...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview Bryan Litfin on his Christ Over All essay: "From Nicaea to the “Nicene Creed”: Sixty Years of Confusion and Controversy" Timestamps 00:48 – Intro 04:15 – Introducing Dr. Litfin’s Book on the Trinity 05:30 – What Has Helped Dr. Litfin to be a Good Storyteller? 07:18 – What Is 10:44 – Why Does the History Around the Nicene Creed Matter? 13:08 – Did the Council of Nicaea Anticipate the Fight that was Going to Come? 15:10 – Th...
ABOUT THE EPISODE This is the story of how the heresy of Arianism almost become the official doctrine of the early church, and the story of a few brave men who stood in the way. Resources to Click “From Nicaea to the “Nicene Creed”: Sixty Years of Confusion and Controversy” – Bryan Litfin com – Bryan Litfin Rufinus of Aquileia: Historia Ecclesiastical, Book 10, chs. 1-6 (Excerpt on the First Council of Nicaea) Letter of Eusebius of Nicomedia and Theognis of Nicaea to a Council – Fourth Century C...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview Donald Fairbairn on his Christ Over All essay: "Creeds and the Gospel: From the Beginnings to the Council of Nicaea (325)" Timestamps 00:23 – Intro 03:23 – Misconceptions about Creeds & Confessions 06:15 – Responding to The Restorationist Movement 09:50 – We Are Influenced by Something as We Read Scripture 12:49 – The Authorities of Scripture and Tradition in Systematic Theology 16:24 – Dr. Fairbairn’s Interest in Chur...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Should we abandon man-made confessions of faith and instead have "no creed but Christ"? Enter the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. Resources to Click “Creeds and the Gospel: From the Beginnings to the Council of Nicaea” – Donald Fairbairn Theme of the Month: The Nicene Creed: 1700 Years of Homoousios Give to Support the Work Books to Read The Story of Creeds and Confessions: Tracing the Development of the Christian Faith – Donald Fairbairn and Ryan M. Reeves Letter to Alexander of...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview Kyle Claunch on his Christ Over All essay: "God the Father: Namesake of all Fatherhood" Timestamps 00:26 – Intro 03:45 – Dr. Wellum’s Highlights of Travel to the UK and Ireland 05:56 – Kyle Claunch’s Forthcoming Book 07:48 – Where are the Challenges of Feminist Language for God Coming From? 17:41 – Analogical, Univocal, and Equivocal Language 20:34 – What Does Amy Peeler Argue about God? 26:17 – Is there Ever a Non-Metapho...
The episode delves into the ongoing evangelical gender debate, specifically addressing the fracturing within complementarianism into 'narrow' and 'broad' forms. It critiques the 'thin' approach as leading to egalitarianism, echoing Aaron Renn's observations. Doug Ponder argues that 'broad' complementarianism is, in substance, identical to 'biblical patriarchy,' a historically and biblically defensible concept. The discussion, referencing Russell Moore's past work, calls for embracing a robust, countercultural vision of male headship grounded in divine design to reclaim the debate from egalitarianism.
Resources to Click “God the Father: Namesake of All Fatherhood” – Kyle Claunch “Theological Language and the Fatherhood of God: An Exegetical and Dogmatic Account” – Kyle Claunch “On the Improper Use of Proper Speech: A Response to Ronald W. Pierce and Erin M. Heim, ‘Biblical Images of God as Moter and Spiritual Formation’” – Kyle Claunch Theme of the Month: The Paterfamilias: Making Fatherhood Great Again Give to Support the Work Books to Read Post Reformation Reformed Dogmatics – Richard Mulle...
ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as David Schrock and Trent Hunter interview Aaron Rock on his Christ Over All essay: "Wisdom for Fathers: Raising up Children in a Fallen Down World" Timestamps 00:35 – Intro 04:33 – What Happened to Aaron’s Church During Covid? How Did this Affect His Children? 09:56 – What Influenced Aaron Rock’s Article? 14:10 – What Were Some of the High Leve Things That Stood Out? 17:40 – What Encouragement Would You Give to a Father Who Feels He has ‘Blown It’? 24:26 – Fathers S...
Resources to Click “Wisdom for Fathers: Raising up Children in a Fallen Down World” – Aaron Rock “Actor Christopher Walken’s brutally honest answer about choosing to be childfree resonates with many” – Angelina Dsouza “Seth Rogen Gets Candid About Not Wanting Kids” – Chanel Vargas “Bill Maher Lobbies for New Holiday: ‘I Didn’t Reproduce Day’” – Rosemary Rossi Theme of the Month: The Paterfamilias: Making Fatherhood Great Again Give to Support the Work...
Timestamps 00:24 - Intro 06:01 – Why Christ Over All Published this Piece 07:07 – What Was Will Spencer’s Aim With His Piece? 09:16 – What Was Illuminating for Dr. Wellum? 11:06 – Defining the Manosphere, and 4Chan 14:44 – The ‘Expert’ Claim and Will’s Testimony 18:29 – Is There A Growing Need to Know What It Means to Be a Man? 22:14 – Has Social Media Made a Difference in the Way Men Interact? 24:36 – Is Father Famine a Necessary Condition for Neo-Nazi Ideology? 28:40 – Is ‘Neo-Nazi’ a Helpful ...
Resources to Click “The Dangerous Secret Your Young Men Are Keeping: Neo-Nazi Thought Has Entered the Church” – Will Spencer “Defeating Holocaust Denialism” – Updated” – Will Spencer “Single Parents in the United States” – Wikipedia “Percentage of births to Unmarried Women in the United States from 1980 to 2023” – Statista Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade RickRoll Feels Good Man Trailer #1 “The Truth About Pepe the Frog and the Cult of Kek” Poster of a Jewish ...
Timestamps 00:32 – Intro 02:30 – Dr. Schrock’s Longform in a PDF 05:05 – Where Did Dr. Schrock Get the Idea for Using the Finger/Hand Imagery? 06:20 – Dr. Wellum’s First Impressions 08:14 – What was Dr. Schrock Trying to Accomplish with the Article? 11:30 – Speaking With a Full Range of Words 13:07 – The Thumb: Wisdom from God & Prayer to God 18:15 – The Pointer Finger: Pointing to the Truth and Defending the Faith 23:45 – The Middle Finger: Righteous Anger and Serrated Speech 27:05 – Expres...
Resources to Click · “Ten Words about Words: Getting a Grip on Godly Speech ” – David Schrock · Wanted | New Saint Andrew College Trailer · The Scandal of the Middle Finger Ad – Douglas Wilson & Friends · Back to the Future III | “The Entire Plan | Model Train Scene · “The Grasping Hand” – American Museum of Natural History · “The Tree of Knowledge and the Law of Yahweh” – David Clines · “The Two Voices Every Preacher Needs” – Josh Daws · Seven Good Words: The Sayings of Jesus from the Cross...
