Good Theological Thursday

By Dr. James Crockett and Drey ClarkSociety & Culture Religion & Spirituality Christianity Philosophy

Good Theological Thursday episodes

December 09, 2021 Why your nativity scene is probably wrong
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: James discusses some wonderings on Jesus calming the sea, and Drey discusses a new book on Christmas he has been reading.
Main Topic: We explore misconceptions people have about Jesus’ birth, and why characters like the wise men and shepherds are included in the story.

48 min
December 02, 2021 Thoughts from the Evangelical Theological Society 2021
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Today, we recap our time at the annual Evangelical Theological Society meeting! We discuss the most interesting, useful, and challenging things we heard! We cover topics like crypto currency, evangelicals and women, keeping score in the resurrection, and more! We also give our overall biggest takeaway from the meeting.
1 hr 11 min
November 11, 2021Should Christians sue?
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We talk about the upcoming Evangelical Theological Society meetings.
Main Topic: Is it okay for a Christian to sue another Christian? We discuss 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 and how it applies to us today.
56 min
November 04, 2021The Metaverse is coming! What should Christians do?
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: James and Drey discuss cosmic Christology in the New Testament, and Drey gives a book recommendation.
Main Topic: We discuss questions regarding Facebook’s recent announcement of their coming digital universe. Why do humans want to engage in a virtual world? What are the dangers of the metaverse? Should the church meet in the metaverse?
1 hr 2 min
October 28, 2021Is God one of many gods?
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss Bart Ehrman and debates regarding the authenticity of the Bible.
Main Topic: Did the OT borrow its idea of God from other religions? Which came first: monotheism or polytheism? We discuss these questions and more!
49 min
October 07, 2021Deconstruction and Questions about Faith
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss our latest reflections on the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast.
Main Topic: How should Christians react to people questioning their faith? Can deconstruction be a good thing? We discuss these questions and more!
57 min
September 30, 2021Legalism and Christianity
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We continue to reflect on The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill and on recent happenings in the SBC
Main Topic: We discuss questions submitted by a listener. Were the Pharisees saved? Were the Sadducees saved? What extent of legalism demonstrates lack of salvation, if any? How does one continually repent of sin without falling into legalism?
57 min
September 23, 2021Should I use someone’s preferred gender pronoun?
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We give an update of our thoughts on the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast and discuss recent events in the Southern Baptist Convention.
Main Topic: We wrestle with the question of whether a Christian should call someone by their preferred gender pronoun.
1 hr 2 min
September 16, 2021Stealing Sermons & Deconstruction Kits
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We begin reflecting on the story of Mark Driscoll and Mars Hill
Main Topic: We discuss Ed Litton, his critics, and if it is ethical to borrow sermons from others. We discuss Joshua Harris’s release and subsequent removal of his “Deconstruction Course.”
57 min
September 09, 2021Can we trust the Bible? Textual Criticism, Infallibility, and Inerrancy
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss James’ recently completed chapter for his dissertation.
Main Topic: What is textual criticism? How does it affect our reading of Scripture? Is the Bible we have today reliable? We discuss
55 min