Welcome to Season 5 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In Season 5 of the show we're celebrating 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea by going through the Nicene Creed line by line. Each episode we'll be talking about what the creed affirms, where those truths are found in Scripture, and how they play out in the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we cont...
Aug 15, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Welcome to Season 5 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In Season 5 of the show we're celebrating 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea by going through the Nicene Creed line by line. Each episode we'll be talking about what the creed affirms, where those truths are found in Scripture, and how they play out in the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we cont...
Aug 07, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 8
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Jul 03, 2025•2 min
Welcome to Season 5 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In Season 5 of the show we're celebrating 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea by going through the Nicene Creed line by line. Each episode we'll be talking about what the creed affirms, where those truths are found in Scripture, and how they play out in the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we star...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Welcome to Season 5 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In Season 5 of the show we're celebrating 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea by going through the Nicene Creed line by line. Each episode we'll be talking about what the creed affirms, where those truths are found in Scripture, and how they play out in the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we expl...
Jun 19, 2025•59 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Welcome to Season 5 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In Season 5 of the show we're celebrating 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea by going through the Nicene Creed line by line. Each episode we'll be talking about what the creed affirms, where those truths are found in Scripture, and how they play out in the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we disc...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 5
Welcome to Season 5 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In Season 5 of the show we're celebrating 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea by going through the Nicene Creed line by line. Each episode we'll be talking about what the creed affirms, where those truths are found in Scripture, and how they play out in the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we disc...
Jun 06, 2025•57 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Welcome to Season 5 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In Season 5 of the show we're celebrating 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea by going through the Nicene Creed line by line. Each episode we'll be talking about what the creed affirms, where those truths are found in Scripture, and how they play out in the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we disc...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Welcome to Season 5 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In Season 5 of the show we're celebrating 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea by going through the Nicene Creed line by line. Each episode we'll be talking about what the creed affirms, where those truths are found in Scripture, and how they play out in the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we disc...
May 22, 2025•53 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 5 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In Season 5 of the show we're celebrating 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea by going through the Nicene Creed line by line. Each episode we'll be talking about what the creed affirms, where those truths are found in Scripture, and how they play out in the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we intr...
May 16, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this bonus episode, Cam and Murray and joined by Dr John V. Fesko to talk about his book, "The Giver of Life: The Biblical Doctrine of the Holy Spirit and Salvation", the newest work in the "We Believe" series produced by Lexham press and edited by Murray Smith and John McClean. Dr John V. Fesko is the Professor ...
Dec 20, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we're joined by John Wilson to talk about Australian Presbyterian Church History. We go over the arrival of the gospel to Australia, Presbyterianism coming to Australia, and then discuss several key moments in the history of the Presbyterian Church in Australia including federation, church union, an...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we tell the story of the "conversion" of Charles and John Wesley and the rise of evangelicalism. We explore the marks of evangelicalism and its impact on the church including things like the 19th century missions movement. We also discuss how this renewal movement has had an impact on the church tod...
Dec 12, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we're joined by Rev. Dr John McClean to talk about the Westminster Assembly and all to come out of it. We discuss the Westminster Confession of Faith, the other Assembly Documents (Shorter and Larger Catechisms, Form of Church Government, Directory of Public Worship), how the Assembly came about, an...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we look at the Act of Supremacy and the rise of the Church of England. We use this moment as a platform to discuss issues such as the interpretation and application of Old Testament Law, the localisation of churches, and matters of Church and State. Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this bonus episode, we're joined by Dr Harrison Perkins to speak about his new book Reformed Covenant Theology: A Systematic Introduction (Lexham Academic). Murray says this is the book he has been waiting for - a comprehensive introduction to Covenant Theology from a Reformed perspective. Join us for a deep dive...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we're joined by Stephen Eccher, author of Zwingli the Pastor: A Life in Conflict (2024, Lexham Press) to talk all things Zwingli and the Swiss Reformation. We examine the impact of Zwingli and the Swiss Reformation on the church today, especially the idea of working vs worshipping together, and the ...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 11
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we tell the story of Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms - it's not what you think!! This is an important moment in the Protestant Reformation, and we examine the reasons behind it. We talk about the resulting protestant churches coming out of the Reformation and dig into the common theology holding ...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we discuss the Great Schism of AD1054 between the church in the East and West, with particular focus on the theological issues behind the division. We then ask ourselves some practical questions arising out of our chat - what does it mean to be "one church"? Is all church division bad? When is it ok...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we take a look at the coronation of Charlemagne in AD800 and the associated era of Christendom. We examine the impact of Christendom on the world and the church discussing issues like the relationship between Church and State, and the rise of sacramental theology and the papacy. Thoughts, questions ...
Sep 26, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode, we discuss the rise of Monasticism and the Rule of St Benedict. Monasticism has had a great impact on the church today, perhaps more than we realise. We examine the implications of monasticism on Christian living today, especially with regard to spiritual disciplines. Thoughts, questions or feedback...
Jul 05, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this episode, look at the Council of Chalcedon and examine its declarations about Jesus, his nature and person, and how his divinity and humanity interact. We then look at the impact of the definition of Chalcedon on the life and mission of the church today. Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us a...
Jun 27, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In season 4, we are sinking our teeth into Church History! We'll look at key moments in the history of the church and discover their significance for the life and mission of the church today. In the fifth episode of season 4, we conclude our short mini-series looking at the factors that helped to stabilize the churc...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In season 4, we are sinking our teeth into Church History! We'll look at key moments in the history of the church and discover their significance for the life and mission of the church today. In the fourth episode of season 4, we continue our short mini-series looking at the factors that helped to stabilize the chur...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In season 4, we are sinking our teeth into Church History! We'll look at key moments in the history of the church and discover their significance for the life and mission of the church today. In the third episode of season 4, we kick off a short mini-series looking at the factors that helped to stabilize the church ...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In season 4, we are sinking our teeth into Church History! We'll look at key moments in the history of the church and discover their significance for the life and mission of the church today. In this second episode of season 4, we delve into the story of Acts 15 and the Council of Jerusalem. We take a look at what's...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In season 4, we are sinking our teeth into Church History! We'll look at key moments in the history of the church and discover their significance for the life and mission of the church today. In this first episode of season 4, we discuss why we should even care about the history of the church in the first place. We'...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this special bonus episode, we're joined by friend of the show, Nancy Guthrie, to talk about Biblical Theology. We chat to Nancy about how she thinks we can describe the story of the Bible in four simple words. We hone in on the particular theme of 'consummation' - the idea that God is not bringing all things sim...
May 08, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Welcome to Season 3 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this special bonus episode, we chat with Dr Brandon D. Crowe about his newly released book, The Lord Jesus Christ: The Biblical Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ (Lexham Press, 2023). This work, the first in the We Believe series edited by our very own Murray Smith and John McClean, combines biblical, his...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 3 min0
Welcome to Season 3 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In the final episode of season 3, we look at the end of the Lord's prayer - or is it? For the kingdom, power and glory are yours, now and forever - where did this line come from? Why is it part of what we know as the Lord's prayer if it's not in [most] texts? We discuss how this line provides grounding for the rest ...
Nov 02, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 23
