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What's That’ll Preach about?

A podcast for Christians with questions about theology, philosophy, and practice. Biblically informed. Slightly irreverent.

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That’ll Preach episodes:

06.26.2024
The Sin of Curiosity (Respectable Sins Series)
We start a new series on “respectable sins” which talks about the vices we often mistake for virtues. In this episode we talk about curiosity as a vice. In an age where information is abundant and easily accessible, we often find...
06.11.2024
The Spirituality of the Early Church with Dr. Alex Fogleman
Theologians today talk about “participation” in Christ and the need for “catechesis” — but what do these terms actually mean? Dr. Alex Fogleman joins us to talk about how the early church understood discipleship, sacraments, justification, and the nature of...
05.28.2024
Can Gossip Be Good? with Matthew Lee Anderson
Churches rightly warn against gossip, but also the need to hold people accountable for their sins. Matthew Lee Anderson of Mere Fidelity argues for that certain specific circumstances may permit the use of gossip to protect a vulnerable third party....
05.21.2024
A Brief Update
A quick update on posting schedule: we’re changing our episode schedule from every week to twice a month. We also provide a preview of upcoming interviews with Michael Lynch on the Reformation and Modernity, Matthew Lee Anderson on the Morality...
05.14.2024
Unlocking the Mysteries of Acts with Dr. Robert Cara
Acts features a lot of events that puzzle our modern ears: flaming tongues, exorcisms, miraculous jailbreaks and sweeping revivals, but a closer inspection reveals the story of God doing extraordinary things through ordinary means. Dr. Robert Cara joins us help...
04.30.2024
Should We Baptize Babies? with Dr. Steve Wellum
If you’re thinking through baptism for yourself or your family check out this episode! We get into the controversial debate over the proper subjects of baptism. Dr. Steve Wellum from Southern Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky makes the case that...
04.23.2024
Getting a Grip on Systematic Theology with Derek Rishmawy
There’s a long-standing tensions between the academic disciplines of Systematic theology and Biblical theology. In this episode, Derek Rishmawy from the Mere Fidelity podcast joins us to try to bridge the gap by appreciating the insights of both. We talk...
04.16.2024
Masculinity, Negative World, and the Future of Evangelicalism (Interview with Aaron Renn)
If you’ve noticed a shift in Evangelicalism over the past five years you’re not alone. Aaron Renn, host of the Aaron Renn Show, joins us to talk about his book Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian...
04.09.2024
From Darkness to Sight: A Journey from Hardship to Healing (Interview with Dr. Ming Wang)
Stories shape us in powerful ways and remain one of the greatest mediums for communicating truth. Renowned eye surgeon Dr. Ming Wang joins us to talk about his story from persecution in China to freedom in America as well as...
04.02.2024
Jesus Wants You to Steal From the Rich
In this episode we discuss a compelling case from the Scriptures and church theologians like John Calvin, Thomas Aquinas, and others about whether taking from the wealthy to feed the poor constitutes theft. We lay out a compelling case that...
03.26.2024
How Should Christians Think About Frozen Embryos?
There’s a lot of talk today about the ethics of frozen embryos in light of current events. This controversial subject deserves clear thinking that’s both sensitive to the real situations people encounter and the witness of the Scriptures. Paul and...
03.19.2024
Uncovering the Bible of the Apostles (Interview with Dr. Greg Lanier)
What Bible did the Apostle Paul grow up reading? This complex question demonstrates the need for understanding the Septuagint, a fancy name for a stream of translations of the Hebrew Bible into Greek. Dr. Greg Lanier joins us to discuss...
03.05.2024
Understanding the Church Fathers for Protestants in Fifteen-ish Minutes (Podcast Recap)
A summary of my interview with Dr. Michael Haykin plus some additional thoughts Check out the original interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thatll-preach/id1585680895?i=1000633986083 Show Notes Support us on Patreon Website: thatllpreach.io IG: thatllpreachpodcast YouTube Channel
02.28.2024
How to Communicate the Cross to a Post-Christian World (Interview with Jeremy Treat)
Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but that’s not the end of the story. Theologian and pastor Jeremy Treat joins us to talk about all the cross accomplished on our behalf and how that changes the way we...
02.20.2024
Richard Hooker and the Solution to Radicalism (Interview with Dr. Brad Littlejohn)
Everybody today talks about the polarization of America. We’re caught up in reactivity and this creates an anxiety that seeps into churches today. Where can we turn for wisdom? The Reformed Anglican theologian Richard Hooker. Dr. Brad Littlejohn joins us...
02.13.2024
Why God Is Not Angry (Interview with Ryan Hurd)
We naturally understand that the phrase “God is wise” differs from “God is a rock”. One speaks formally about God and the other informally or metaphorically, but what about a less clear phrase like “God is angry?” Ryan Hurd from...
02.08.2024
A Crash Course on John Calvin's Theology (Podcast Recap)
Get a crash course on John Calvin’s theology based off our interview with Dr. Peter Lillback of Westminster Theological Seminary! Check out the original interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thatll-preach/id1585680895?i=1000642621821 Show Notes Support us on Patreon Website: thatllpreach.io IG: thatllpreachpodcast YouTube Channel
02.06.2024
Practical Advice for Young Pastors with Charlie Wingard
Pastors often find themselves ill-equipped to lead churches after seminary. Charlie Wingard of RTS Jackson wants to change all that. He joins us to talk about the challenges young pastors face as they take on a lead role in a...
01.30.2024
What is a Classical Christian Education For? with Dale Stenberg
We often think about Classical Christian Education in terms of what it’s against. It’s against public schools, secularism, and bad social influences. But what is a classical Christian education for? Dale Stenberg who hosts the Pilgrim Faith podcast and serves...
01.23.2024
Uncovering the Real John Calvin with Dr. Peter Lillback (Reformation Series Ep.11)
The name John Calvin sends a cold chill down the spine of some Christians. The famous Reformer seems cold, detached, and authoritarian due to his teachings on predestination, election, and his role in the execution of the heretic Servetus. But...
01.17.2024
Calvin on Contentment in Trials and Blessing (Reformation Series Ep.10)
How should Christians think about contentment in all situations of life. When times are good there’s a temptation to complacency. When times are difficult we struggle with despair and bitterness. Calvin encourages Christians to meditate on the fragility and temporary...
01.09.2024
Defending the Protestant Doctrine of Scripture with Sean Luke (Reformation Series Ep. 09)
Roman Catholics often critique the Protestant doctrine of Sola Scriptura because it devolves into subjectivity and ignores the witness of church history. In this episode, Sean Luke of Anglican Aesthetics challenges those critiques by looking at what both the Church...
12.19.2023
Calvin on Suffering and Trials (Reformation Series Ep.08)
We continue our series on John Calvin’s A Little Book on the Christian Life by looking at the Reformer’s insights on suffering and trials. We learn about the way suffering contributes to our salvation, forges in us the virtue of patience, and...
12.13.2023
How Catholicism Turned Me Protestant with Onsi Kamel (Reformation Series Ep.07)
Onsi Kamel joins us to talk about how his study of Roman Catholicism made him Protestant. In this episode we discuss the ways Roman Catholicism appealed to his need for certainty and hunger for historical rootedness. He also talks candidly...
12.06.2023
Calvin’s Cure for Cage Stage Calvinists (Reformation Series Ep.06)
Do you or someone you love suffer from “Cage-Stage Calvinism?” We have the antidote from the original Calvinist himself, John Calvin. In this episode we look at the first two chapters of his classic work A Little Book on the...
11.30.2023
Podcast Recap: Chris Castaldo on Why Do Protestants Become Catholic?
This is the first episode of a new segment called “Podcast Recap” which summarizes key points of guest interviews in a distilled and accessible way. This episode look at the main points of an interview with Chris Castaldo on Why...
11.28.2023
Why Protestants Should Read the Desert Fathers with Dr. Matt Hoskin (Reformation Series Ep.05)
Dr. Matt Hoskin of the Davenant Institute joins the show to talk about how Protestants can benefit from the Desert Fathers. The Desert Fathers left civilization in order to seek God with a single mind. They fasted, took vows of...
11.22.2023
Why Do Protestants Become Catholic? with Chris Castaldo (Reformation Series Ep.04)
Pastor Chris Castaldo of New Covenant Church, Naperville joins us to talk about reasons why Protestants convert to Roman Catholicism. In this episode we discuss the psychological, theological, and sociological factors that compel Protestants to “cross the Tiber” to Rome...
11.14.2023
How the Reformation Began (Reformation Series Ep.03)
In this episode we discuss Martin Luther’s theological breakthrough that set the stage for the Reformation. He did not set out to start a movement, but rather wanted to debate with integrity and honesty the malpractice of the Roman Catholic...
11.07.2023
Why Protestants Should Read the Church Fathers with Dr. Michael Haykin (Reformation Series Ep.02)
John Henry Newman once remarked that, “To be deep in history is to cease to be Protestant.” Dr. Michael Haykin of Southern Seminary disagrees. Join us for a fascinating conversation on what Church Fathers like Cyprian, Athanasius, Augustine, Ignatius, Irenaeus,...
10.31.2023
The Appeal of Catholicism and the Need to be Protestant (Reformation Series Ep.01)
We’re starting a new series on Protestantism in honor of Reformation day. In this episode we discuss the appeal of Roman Catholicism in a post-Christian age and the necessity of the Protestant Reformation. We talk about common misunderstandings Protestants have...
10.24.2023
Leading Through Church Conflict with Steven Lee
We welcome Pastor Steven Lee of the North Church in Minneapolis, MI to share his insights on the subject of conflict within the church. We discuss the importance of feedback among leaders and staff as well as the importance of...
10.17.2023
Herman Bavinck and the Modern World with Dr. Gray Sutanto
Dr. Gray Sutanto of Reformed Theological Seminary in Washington DC joins us to discuss the relevance of Herman Bavinck's theology of revelation in today’s post-Christian world. Herman Bavinck, the renowned Dutch theologian of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, has...
10.10.2023
American History and the End Times with Dr. James Strasburg
We are privileged to have Dr. James Strasburg as our guest to help explore a compelling facet of American history: the profound influence of theological perspectives concerning the "end times" or "eschatology." Our discussion commences with a historical overview of the...
10.03.2023
God’s Promise of Blessing with Mike Glodo
Mike Glodo of Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando joins us to discuss his new book The Lord Bless You and Keep You: The Promise of the Gospel in the Aaronic Blessing. We discuss the role of the benediction in the church...
09.26.2023
Facing the Fear of Death with Dr. Guy Waters
Our special guest, Dr. Guy Waters, a distinguished theologian and professor at Reformed Theological Seminary, brings his deep insights and extensive knowledge to the subject of death. Dr. Waters is a widely respected figure in the world of Reformed theology,...
09.19.2023
Transforming Your Life Through Spiritual Disciplines with Rev. Michael Petty
Rev. Michael Petty of St. Peter's Anglican church joins us for an informative podcast on spiritual formation. We discuss a variety of topics from developing a life of prayer, reading Scripture in community, engaging Christians with their spiritual gifts, and...
09.12.2023
Can We Trust the Old Testament? with Dr. Peter Lee
In this episode of That'll Preach we take an intriguing journey into the heart of biblical scholarship to scrutinize the reliability of the Old Testament. Join us as we engage in a captivating conversation with distinguished Old Testament scholar, Professor...
09.05.2023
Why Preaching Matters with Les Newsom
Pastor Les Newsom of Christ Presbyterian Church in Oxford, Mississippi joins us to talk about the importance of preaching in the formation of Christians in the church. He goes into the way he thinks through connecting the Bible with the...
08.29.2023
Has the Church Replaced Israel? with Dr. Gerald McDermott
Welcome to another episode of "That'll Preach"! In this thought-provoking installment, we dive into a topic that has ignited centuries of debate and reflection: "Has the Church Replaced Israel?" Join us as we explore the historical and theological dimensions of...
08.15.2023
Catholics vs. Protestants on the Bible with Dr. Gregg Allison
On this episode of That'll Preach we will hear from Dr. Greg Allison of Southern Seminary on the differences between Roman Catholic and Protestant approaches to Scripture, authority, and tradition. Allison argues that Catholicism's "three stools" of Scripture, tradition, and the Magisterium...
08.08.2023
Can We Have Christianity Without the Miracles? (Orthodoxy IX)
We wrap up our series on Chesterton's classic Orthodoxy by exploring the common arguments against Christianity. Chesterton does not argue from a standard apologetics approach, but instead utilizes common sense to show how our faith in Christianity rests not upon one "slam...
07.25.2023
The Romantic Appeal of Christianity (Orthodoxy VIII)
In this episode we look at Chesterton's profound exploration of the essence and allure of orthodox Christian beliefs. He celebrates the paradoxical nature of truth, highlighting how orthodox Christianity, with all its enchanting mysteries, brings a fresh vitality to the...
07.18.2023
Christianity and the Eternal Revolution (Orthodoxy Part VII)
Our series in Orthodoxy continues as we look at Chesterton's interesting perspective on wealthy people, the aristocracy, and placing too much trust in the government. He also points out the fundamental flawed assumption of progressivism: that things left to themselves...
07.11.2023
What Did Jesus’s Death Accomplish? with Dr. Michael Lynch
Dr. Michael Lynch of the Davenant Institute joins us to discuss the controversial topic of the atonement. Theologians throughout church history have debated over the nature and extent of Jesus's death on the cross. Did God unjustly punish an innocent...
06.27.2023
The Paradox of Christianity (Orthodoxy Part VI)
We continue our series in Chesterton's classic Orthodoxy by looking at his famous chapter on the paradox of Christianity. Chesterton writes about how the strangeness of Christianity bolsters its credibility as truth. We should not expect divine revelation to make complete sense...
06.20.2023
The Problem with Pessimists (Orthodoxy Part V)
Bryan and Paul discuss chapter five of G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy entitled "The Flag of the World". In this chapter, Chesterton explains why we must love a place before we critique it and the freedom that God gives to mankind. He takes shots...
06.13.2023
Three Ways to Read the Bible Well with Dr. Jonathan Pennington
Dr. Jonathan Pennington of Southern Seminary (SBTS) joins us to talk about his new book Come and See: The Journey of Knowing God Through Scripture. We talk about three ways of reading Scripture well: informationally, theologically, and transformationally. Each of these stages...
06.06.2023
Why Democracy Needs Fairy Tales (Orthodoxy Part IV)
We’re back in Chesterton’s Orthodoxy looking at his take on how fairy tales inform our virtues and teach us about joy. Our modern craving for novelty reveals a weakness rather than a strength for God continues to do the same...
05.24.2023
The Suicide of Thought (Orthodoxy Part III)
We continue our discussion of G.K. Chesterton's book Orthodoxy with his third chapter on how modernity's abandonment of Christianity not only lets vices go wild, but also virtues. We also discuss how Chesterton identifies modern false humility that remains skeptical about everything...

What's That’ll Preach about?

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That’ll Preach episodes:

The Sin of Curiosity (Respectable Sins Series)

The Spirituality of the Early Church with Dr. Alex Fogleman

Can Gossip Be Good? with Matthew Lee Anderson

A Brief Update

Unlocking the Mysteries of Acts with Dr. Robert Cara

Should We Baptize Babies? with Dr. Steve Wellum

Getting a Grip on Systematic Theology with Derek Rishmawy

Masculinity, Negative World, and the Future of Evangelicalism (Interview with Aaron Renn)

From Darkness to Sight: A Journey from Hardship to Healing (Interview with Dr. Ming Wang)

Jesus Wants You to Steal From the Rich

How Should Christians Think About Frozen Embryos?

Uncovering the Bible of the Apostles (Interview with Dr. Greg Lanier)

Understanding the Church Fathers for Protestants in Fifteen-ish Minutes (Podcast Recap)

How to Communicate the Cross to a Post-Christian World (Interview with Jeremy Treat)

Richard Hooker and the Solution to Radicalism (Interview with Dr. Brad Littlejohn)

Why God Is Not Angry (Interview with Ryan Hurd)

A Crash Course on John Calvin's Theology (Podcast Recap)

Practical Advice for Young Pastors with Charlie Wingard

What is a Classical Christian Education For? with Dale Stenberg

Uncovering the Real John Calvin with Dr. Peter Lillback (Reformation Series Ep.11)

Calvin on Contentment in Trials and Blessing (Reformation Series Ep.10)

Defending the Protestant Doctrine of Scripture with Sean Luke (Reformation Series Ep. 09)

Calvin on Suffering and Trials (Reformation Series Ep.08)

How Catholicism Turned Me Protestant with Onsi Kamel (Reformation Series Ep.07)

Calvin’s Cure for Cage Stage Calvinists (Reformation Series Ep.06)

Podcast Recap: Chris Castaldo on Why Do Protestants Become Catholic?

Why Protestants Should Read the Desert Fathers with Dr. Matt Hoskin (Reformation Series Ep.05)

Why Do Protestants Become Catholic? with Chris Castaldo (Reformation Series Ep.04)

How the Reformation Began (Reformation Series Ep.03)

Why Protestants Should Read the Church Fathers with Dr. Michael Haykin (Reformation Series Ep.02)

The Appeal of Catholicism and the Need to be Protestant (Reformation Series Ep.01)

Leading Through Church Conflict with Steven Lee

Herman Bavinck and the Modern World with Dr. Gray Sutanto

American History and the End Times with Dr. James Strasburg

God’s Promise of Blessing with Mike Glodo

Facing the Fear of Death with Dr. Guy Waters

Transforming Your Life Through Spiritual Disciplines with Rev. Michael Petty

Can We Trust the Old Testament? with Dr. Peter Lee

Why Preaching Matters with Les Newsom

Has the Church Replaced Israel? with Dr. Gerald McDermott

Catholics vs. Protestants on the Bible with Dr. Gregg Allison

Can We Have Christianity Without the Miracles? (Orthodoxy IX)

The Romantic Appeal of Christianity (Orthodoxy VIII)

Christianity and the Eternal Revolution (Orthodoxy Part VII)

What Did Jesus’s Death Accomplish? with Dr. Michael Lynch

The Paradox of Christianity (Orthodoxy Part VI)

The Problem with Pessimists (Orthodoxy Part V)

Three Ways to Read the Bible Well with Dr. Jonathan Pennington

Why Democracy Needs Fairy Tales (Orthodoxy Part IV)

The Suicide of Thought (Orthodoxy Part III)

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