In this engaging episode, Brandon Spain, Lindsy Waters, and BT Wallace chat with pastor and author Anthony Delgado about his book, The Gospel is Bigger Than You Think. They delve into the deeper, broader meaning of the gospel, challenging oversimplified views and exploring themes of redemption, penal substitutionary atonement, and Christus Victor. Anthony shares his thoughts on the importance of seeing the gospel through a unified biblical lens, recounts personal experiences, and unpacks the role of storytelling in understanding salvation. They also discuss masculinity in faith and the church's role in embracing a holistic gospel that challenges and inspires.

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Timestamps:
00:08 Division and unity in the gospel
00:28 Introduction to the episode
01:00 Topic overview: Simplicity of the gospel
02:00 Guest introduction: Anthony Delgado
03:00 Misconceptions about the gospel
05:11 The "ticket to heaven" mentality
07:35 Salvation: Past, present, and future
10:15 Personal experience with legalism
12:20 Balancing grace and obedience
14:34 Accessibility of the gospel
16:58 Approaching the gospel from different angles
19:19 Biblical theology vs. modern propositions
21:41 Gospel in counseling and real life
24:05 Addressing theological differences
26:26 Nominalism vs. active faith
28:44 Mega church challenges and pragmatism
31:06 Gospel response vs. gospel proclamation
33:28 Lordship salvation and kingdom living
35:52 Cultural and personal struggles with sin
38:07 Practical redemption and restitution
40:20 Penal substitutionary atonement explained
42:37 Christus Victor and spiritual warfare
45:02 Authority of Christ and nations' discipleship
47:27 The role of blood in atonement
52:18 Sufficient vs. superabundant sacrifice
54:44 Restitution in theology and life
59:16 The beauty of covenantal salvation
01:01:36 Challenges of modern theology
01:06:22 Responding to God with gratitude and action
01:10:56 Masculinity and spiritual warfare
01:18:16 Boldness in faith and martyrdom
01:22:57 Restoring biblical masculinity
01:30:05 Closing thoughts and next steps