The commonalities and differences between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism will likely be equally surprising to those not well-versed in what each believes. While this episode won't hit every detail, it's a good starting point to make some necessary distinctions.

Resources:

• Catechism of the Catholic Church
• 40 Questions About Roman Catholicism - Gregg Allison 
• Talking with Catholics About the Gospel: A Guide for Evangelicals - Chris Castaldo

There has been no shortage of "deconstruction" or "deconversion" stories to be found on the internet. While the words associated with it may sound new, the phenomenon has been around for centuries.

Resources:

• The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond - Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett

Prayer is something Christians mention often, yet it remains mysterious. We tell ourselves we need to pray more, but what exactly is it and how are we supposed to do it?

Resources:

• Praying the Bible - Donald S. Whitney

Another buzzword within popular culture today is "Christian Nationalism." What is it? What are its chief tenets? Tune in to this episode for an introductory answer to a growing question.

Resources:

• Church Matters: A New Christian Authoritarianism?: Christian Nationalism, Theonomy, and Magisterial Protestantism - Jonathan Leeman

Many of you have probably seen commercials on television that have the theme, "He Gets Us." They are intended to introduce the television viewer to Jesus. What is their message? Is it sound? Let's dive in and assess it.

Resources:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV3AnTUPiDY

Big Foot. Lochness. Area 51. "Conspiracy Theories" are all the rage today. How do we process these sorts of things from a Christian perspective?

Over the summer a number of questions came in that pertained to politics and voting. This is not only a controversial topic, it's also complicated. This episode will provide six reflections for Christians to consider as they develop a political theology.

Resources:

• Give Honor and Vote? A Reflection on the Christian's Voting Conscience - Robert Golding
• Liberty for All: Defending Everyone's Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Age - Andrew T. Walker
• Policy is Character, Too - Andrew T. Walker

(Originally Published on August 15, 2021)

Critical Race Theory (CRT) has received quite a bit of attention over the recent months. CRT fits under the broader umbrella of Critical Theory (CT), which has a rich and lengthy history. This episode will seek to trace the genealogy of this much talked about ideology.

(Originally Published on September 15, 2021)

Critical Theory has "doctrine" to it; fundamental tenets that shape the ideology. This episode will explore its doctrine and offer a biblical response to it. 

Resources:

• https://shenviapologetics.com/
• Confronting Justice without Compromising Truth - Thaddeus Williams
• Live Not By Lies - Rod Dreher

(Originally Published on March 15, 2023)

Pastors are not political pundits nor do most desire to enter the overcrowded fray of political punditry. But religion and politics may not occupy totally separate quadrants of life as some may contend. Might it be the Scriptures offer some direction for a Christian's involvement in the political world?

Resources:

• Political Church - Jonathan Leeman