Adventures in Theology

Adventures in Theology

By Brayden BrookshierReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Adventures in Theology episodes

  • #45 - Understanding and Delighting in God as Trinity (with Abdu Murray of RZIM)

    The word "Trinity" is a single word compacting a robust truth about the nature of God being one Deity in three persons. Unfortunately, many Christians have a hard time explaining (let alone understanding) one of the core doctrines of the faith. Enter Abdu. Abdu Murray finds the subject of the Trinity his favorite. As a former Muslim, this was one he used to get Christian's stuck on, now, he (rightly) sees it as one of the most fundamental and distinct doctrines of Christianity. Listen in as Abdu and I provide insights into how to understand and delight in the Trinity!


    ​Get Abdu's book: https://www.amazon.com/Grand-Central-Question-Answering-Worldviews/dp/0830836659/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

    Subscribe to Abdu's podcast, "The Defense Rests": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rzim-the-defense-rests-broadcasts/id1501991236

    See Abdu's 11-minute response that inspired this full-length podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYFSN-Ix7iE&list=PLItuKo35DB95OnuOMQNhF1InhF8AMScZR&index=73&t=0s​

    Lutheran Satire: Bad Trinity Analogies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQLfgaUoQCw


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    58 min
  • #44 - God Wants You to Be Both Happy and Holy

    There is a common phrase you have probably heard in or around church: "God doesn’t want you to be happy; He wants you to be holy." But is that true? I don't think so. Listen in to today's episode as I explain how there is an intrinsic relationship, and even inseparable relationship, between holiness and happiness. My friends, you don't have to choose one or the other. God wants you to be both holy and happy in Him. 


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    Get my book:  https://amzn.to/2xxfQwP

    22 min
  • #43 - The Center of the Poem; The Heart of the Book of Lamentations

    When we are venting about genuine hardship, the last thing we need to be told is to "look on the bright side!" Lamentations is an important and often overlooked book of the Bible. Now, our circumstances certainly are not parallel to that of Lamentations, but the message of Lamentations is still beneficial for us today. How we read this book gives us insight and understanding of how to focus on hope, while also walking through difficult times.


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    33 min
  • #42 - Trusting the Story Even When You Don’t Like the Chapter You Are In (Habakkuk, the Prophet)

    Have you ever struggled to trust and understand what God is doing in the world? If so, then you need the short, three-chapter book of Habakkuk! Join the adventure as we explore the prophet Habakkuk and walk away ready to see why this message is just as vintage and timeless for us, today.


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    32 min
  • #41 - "Faith" as Allegiance (with Professor and Author, Matthew W. Bates)

    "Faith" is central to the Christian. Unfortunately, for many, faith is reduced to something you think. Professor Matthew Bates comes on to share his view in seeing "faith" as allegiance to King Jesus. 

    Get Professor Bate's book here: https://amzn.to/3bbbJ8r


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    44 min
  • #40 - Good Friday, Our Independence Day

    In this brief meditation, we explore one of the many angles of Good Friday. In this case, how Good Friday is a new exodus for the new covenant. Listen in and share with someone who needs to hear this!

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    11 min
  • #39 - The Return of Jesus Will Be Like a Royal Parade, Not a Rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

    I cannot tell you how many times I encounter people talking about "the rapture." It is so engrained in some Christian's minds, but is that what the message of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 really is about? Furthermore, is that really what we are hoping for when we anticipate the return of Christ? I don't think so. Listen in as we go verse by verse through this passage as we remember what the hope of the second coming entails!

    Also, (while not discussed in the episode) I think it is important to note that "rapture theology" only came into existence in the 1800's. No one believed this in church history prior. For a quick video on the history of rapture theology, check out this 5-minute YouTube video from Dr. Ben Witherington: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_cVXdr8mVs&t=133s

    Here is a summary of the three key things we wrap up with at the end. According to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, the return of Jesus will encompass:

    1. The Return of Christ to forever reign in a new world with His people;
    2. The Resurrection of the body and all of creation;
    3. The Reunion of believers in Jesus, dead and alive.

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      33 min
    4. #38 - The Real Prisoner Who Was Set Free (Acts 16, Part 2)
      Last episode ended sitting with bewildermnet as Paul and Silas responded to their terrible circumstances with praise. What happens next might be even more shocking! There is so much to appreciate in the next few verses and their interaction with the Roman Jailor. And then we tie all of Acts 16 together with a nice bow showing how the three conversion stories have an awesome connection to an ancient Jewish prayer!
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      28 min
    5. #37 - Praise in the Depths of Prison (Acts 16, Part 1)

      Acts 16 is an important part of the story. In order to do it justice, we have to break this into two parts! Listen in as we learn some incredible things about the origin story of the Church in Philippi and the lives that were changed there. And then we end on a cliff-hanger!

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      33 min
    6. #36 - A Fresh Look at "Passion Week" (with Dr. William Varner)

      We are in the midst of the season of Lent. And so there is no better time to refresh on the importance of Jesus' final days! Thankfully, Dr. William Varner has published a very accessible and enjoyable read on the subject! I highly encourage you to listen in and then pick up a copy of his book, "Passionate About Passion Week." 

      Here is a link to Dr. Varner's book: https://www.amazon.com/Passionate-about-Passion-Week-Fresh/dp/1948048221

      Here is a link to an article on Lent I (Brayden) recently wrote: https://newbreak.church/what-is-lent/

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      40 min

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