Good Theological Thursday

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

Good Theological Thursday episodes

April 28, 2022Weird Things in Genesis Part 1
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss if homosexuality is the object of God’s wrath or the result of God’s wrath.
Main Topic: How literal should we take the story of Genesis 1? How can there be day and night without a sun? What is the overall point the author of Genesis 1 is trying to make? Does Genesis 1 promote a young earth? We discuss these questions and more!
1 hr 4 min
April 21, 2022Fake Bible Passages?
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss some of the things we were reminded of over Easter weekend.
Main Topic: What do we do with Mark 16:9-20 and John 8:1-11, which do not appear to be part of the original Gospels? What values do these texts have? Should we consider them to be on the same level of Scripture? Should we teach them? We discuss these questions and more!
58 min
April 14, 2022Who is responsible when church leaders fail?
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss whether the church has delegated too much responsibility to outside organizations to disciple its people.
Main Topic: Who is to blame when a pastor or church leader falls? What role should church members play in keeping their leaders accountable? Join us as we discuss these important questions!
51 min
April 07, 2022 What is the church?
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We give our thoughts on online ordinations.

Main Topic: What is the church? How should a church be structured? Who is responsible for the growth of the church? We discuss these questions and more!

54 min
March 31, 2022Is tongues for the church today? A look at 1 Corinthians 14 (Part 2)
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss the importance of believers practicing intercessory prayer.
Main Topic: In part 2 of our discussion on 1 Corinthians 14, we seek to answer some controversial questions. Is tongues meant for all believers? Can I learn to speak in tongues? Should I have a prayer language? We discuss these questions and more!
56 min
March 24, 2022Does Paul say we should speak in tongues? A look at 1 Corinthians 14
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss the need for the next generation to continue to build upon the work of past scholars and church leaders.
Main Topic: What is the gift of tongues? Does Paul suggest that the church should use tongues? We discuss these questions and more as we take a look at 1 Corinthians 14.
48 min
March 17, 2022Is all suffering for a greater good? (Part 2)
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings:
Main Topic: We continue our discussion on the reason for suffering. Is there always an explanation for suffering? What does Job and Romans 8 teach us?
45 min
March 10, 2022Is all suffering for a greater good? (Part 1)
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss a question from a listener: Is there a place God won’t go?
Main Topic: Can all suffering be explained as being a part of some greater good? We discuss the merits and problems of the Greater Good argument as an answer to the question of the problem of evil.
44 min
March 03, 2022 New Perspective on Paul (Part 2)
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Join us as we continue our conversation on the New Perspective. How has NT Wright helped us understand Paul better? Is NT Wright’s view of justification good or bad? We discuss these Questions and more!
56 min
February 24, 2022New Perspective on Paul (Part 1)
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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We give our reaction to Russia invading Ukraine.
Main Topic: What is the New Perspective on Paul? Is it a good thing? Who are the major proponents of this view, and what do they teach? We discuss these questions and more!
53 min