When God is the perfect communicator and His Word isunchanging… why do Christians so often disagree about what He’s saying?

In this episode Jason and Justin unpack the trajectory of theology—how God’s truth is revealed and then received through five key filters: Tradition, Culture, Reason, Experience, and Personal Temperament.

You’ll see why no one reads the Bible in a vacuum, how yourbackground and personality color your theology, and why recognizing your filters can actually deepen your confidence in God’s Word rather than weaken it.

🔍 In this episode we explore:

➡️ Why sincere Christians can read the same verse and land in different places

➡️ How your theological tradition quietly sets your “starting point”

➡️ The way culture (time, place, and social norms) shapes what feels “normal” or “obvious”

➡️ Why reason is a gift from God for understanding Scripture, not the enemy of faith

➡️ How experience can both clarify and distort what you believe about God

➡️ The role of personality/temperament in what you notice, emphasize, and apply

 ➡️ How paying attention to your filters can protect you from tribalism and “us vs. them” thinking

If you’ve ever wondered, “What are my filters?” or “How canI read my Bible with better lenses?” this conversation will help you wrestle honestly, think more clearly, and love God and His people more deeply.