Everyday Theology

When you hear the word “exorcism,” what pops into your head? A scary movie? A priest with holy water? In this episode of Everyday Theology, we’re asking big questions about what Bible says about exorcisms. Can a Christian be possessed? Why does this stuff feel so creepy, even if we know we’re protected in Christ? Listen is as we get into the weird and wacky while pointing to the armor of God—our daily defense against influence and deception.

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Have you ever felt your passion for God start to fade? In this episode of Everyday Theology, Ravae discusses seasons of life when following Jesus doesn’t feel like everything we'd hoped for. Tune in as we confront the lies of the prosperity Gospel and acknowledge the beauty of God's grace when we're in the valleys. From burnout to doubt and everything in between, we pray this conversation would remind you that messy faith is still real faith.

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Is it possible that comfort is keeping you from spiritual growth? In this episode of Everyday Theology, Ravae dives into the story of Jonah—outlining the ways that God disrupts Jonah’s comfort to teach him something deeper. Tune in as we explore how holding on to comfort can keep us from relying on God.

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God is holy, perfect, blameless, and righteous. His holiness is revealed throughout Scripture, setting the standard for His people. As children of God, we are called to be holy and set apart just as He is. But in the reality of our human nature, how can we possibly live out such a calling? In this episode of Everyday Theology, Pastor Jacob Ley continues the conversation on our “significant insignificance” by exploring the holiness of God—and what it means for us to pursue holiness in our everyday lives.

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What makes a life truly meaningful?  

In this two-part series, we wrestle with the tension between the human desire for significance and the reality of our smallness. From the tiniest atom to the largest galaxy, creation points us to something greater—God Himself. Scripture tells us that everything is from Him, through Him, and for Him. Our purpose isn’t found in ourselves, but in connection with the One who holds it all together. Listen in as Pastor Jacob Ley discusses this topic and explores how our significance is found in Him.

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What if grief doesn’t just wound, but also points us home? In the final episode of our Lewis & Loss series, Brandon reflects on how C.S. Lewis emerged from his sorrow with a deeper trust in God’s unchanging presence. Like a lighthouse in the storm, hope begins to break through the fog. Even when answers feel distant, the resurrection of Jesus gives us reason to believe that all shall be well. Listen in and be reminded that even in the fog of loss, our hope in Christ still shines.

Episode Resources:
A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis 

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When loss leaves us feeling like nothing matters, where do we turn? In part three of our Lewis & Loss series, we dive into C.S. Lewis’ honest questions about whether anything matters in the face of grief. Guided by Lewis' book, A Grief Observed, Brandon explores how sorrow can feel empty—but also how love and suffering are deeply connected. Listen in as we discuss how God has greatly suffered with us, ultimately defining the purpose of our grief.

Episode Resources:
A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis

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Grief has a way of shaking what we believe about God—but what if it also reveals His true nature? In part two of our series on C.S. Lewis and loss, Brandon explores how Lewis wrestled with the character of God after the death of his wife. Is God distant in our pain, or does suffering draw us deeper into His love? 

Can we trust a God who allows us to experience pain? Is it possible that grief might shape our relationship with Him? Join us as we continue our journey through Lewis’ reflections and uncover the ways loss can lead us to a clearer, truer view of God. 

Episode Resources:
A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis

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On this first episode of our latest four-part series, Brandon will walk us through A Grief Observed, written by C.S. Lewis after the death of his wife. Lewis' book on faith and loss pulls back the curtain on doubt and the struggle to trust God in suffering.

If you've ever asked where God is in the midst of pain, this series is for you. Listen in as we wrestle with Lewis’ reflections and explore what it means to grieve with hope.

Resources:
A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis

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Have you ever wondered what Catholics believe? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Brandon, Jacob, and Ravae discuss all things Catholicism, including its many facets and beliefs. Tune in as we chat about what it means to be Catholic, and how Catholicism both aligns with and differs from Protestant Christianity.

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