The Theology Of...

By Benjamin Corneliusen and Ryker Lutjens

Two bible nerds explore the theology behind some of the secular-seeming things in daily life. Every episode, Ryker and Benjamin dive into the meaning behind the mundane - and seek to find the bigger, ... more

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March 24, 2021S2E2: Walking (feat. Mark Buchanan)
This week, the guys have the privilege of welcoming Mark Buchanan, the first of our guests this season, onto the podcast to talk about the surprisingly rich theology of walking. A big thank you to Mark for coming alongside us this episode, and sharing his wisdom about this awesome topic! Make sure to check out his books and the ministry he’s doing.

Show Notes (The Theology of Walking) S2:E2

Table of Contents & Timestamps:
(0:00-1:51) Intro
(1:51-9:06) Mark’s Biography
(9:06-13:48) Why Walking?
(13:48-25:00) Biblical Survey
(25:00-33:27) Benefits of Walking
(33:27-39:33) Stories about Walking
(39:33-46:35) Practical Application
(46:35-48:17) Outro

Key Takeaways:
Walking is a metaphor ingrained within us, describing the journey of life that all of us have embarked on

In the Ancient Middle East, the idea of a god who would walk with man in an intimate relationship was unheard of

The central events in biblical history involve walking: The Garden of Eden, Abraham’s journey, the Exodus, Jesus’s ministry, and Paul’s ministry

Walking allows us to see life at its true scale and ourselves with own vulnerability

Walking has untapped potential physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually
Resources:
“Walking Theology” by the Walking Truth blog
https://paulandfaithwalking.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/walking-theology/
Three Mile an Hour God by Kosuke Koyama
https://www.amazon.com/Three-Mile-Hour-Kosuke-Koyama/dp/0334054214
Practicing the Present by John Koessler
https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Present-Neglected-Art-Living/dp/0802418686

Music
“Mysterious” - Luke Hall
“Jazzy Jumper” - Luke Hall

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March 17, 2021S2E1: Work
Welcome to Season Two! To kick things off, Benjamin and Ryker have a conversation about the theology of work, a good part of God’s original design that is relevant for us both now and forevermore.

Show Notes (The Theology of Work) S2:E1

Table of Contents & Timestamps:
(0:00-3:58) Introduction
(4:23-6:56) What’s so Important about Work?
(6:56-19:54) Biblical Survey
(19:54-25:14) Work: Tov or Tohu Va-Vohu?
(25:34-29:04) Debunking Myths about Sacred & Secular Work
(29:04-34:41) Discerning the Future - Calling & Vocation
(35:04-37:11) Christians in the Workforce
(37:11-42:56) A Look into Redeemed Work
(42:56-45:35) Outro

Key Takeaways:
Work is so ingrained in our day-to-day, sometimes more than we recognize, but we often separate it from our Christian values and experiences

Humans were mandated to work prior to the Fall, showing that work is part of God’s good design

Work will be a part of New Jerusalem, but the fulfilling kind and not the frustrating kind

Christians should be at the top of the scale in any forms of work - because we work for the glory of God, not simply money or status

Working for God should be our chief end - no matter our vocation/position

When God isn’t explicitly telling us what to do next, a good place to start is to look at the crossroads between our skills, our passions, and others’ needs

Through our work, we become “subcreators”, mimicking our Creator as His image bearers - creating things out of things He’s already given us
Resources:
The Theology of Work
https://www.theologyofwork.org
“A Story About Work [Labor of Love]” by Tim Mackie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX3MlqNMLps
“Work’s Future [Labor of Love]” by Tim Mackie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5evInBXzpCE

Music
“Buzz Cut” - Luke Hall
“Cello Sketch” - Luke Hall
“Spring Rain” - Luke Hall & Benjamin Corneliusen

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March 16, 2021 The Theology Of... Season 2 Trailer
Welcome to Season 2 of The Theology Of podcast, hosted by Benjamin & Ryker, two college-aged Bible nerds who love studying Scripture and having meaningful, biblical conversations. We invite you to join us on this journey as we traverse the secular-seeming things of life and how to view them in a Christ-centered way. Every Wednesday morning, we'll explore a new topic and how we can live it out in our daily lives. Welcome aboard!
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December 25, 2020 Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Benjamin and Ryker want to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and cheers to a happy, healthy 2021. We are so thankful for all the support you've shown us these past few months and can't wait to see where God leads next!! Stay tuned for Season 2...

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December 09, 2020S1E15: Etc. (S1 Finale)
Wrapping up this season of the podcast, Benjamin and Ryker tackle five listener-suggested mini-topics and reflect on what God has done the past fourteen episodes.

Show Notes (The Theology of Etc.) S1:E15

Table of Contents & Timestamps:
(0:00-2:54) Introduction
(2:54-9:40) The Theology of Organization
(10:00-18:35) The Theology of Modesty
(18:50-28:50) The Theology of Holidays
(29:00-35:00) The Theology of Friendship
(35:15-39:40) The Theology of Podcasts
(40:00-43:55) Outro

Key Takeaways:
Bringing chaos into order is part of our role as Image Bearers

The heart of modesty is the humility of Christ, not a list of rules

Holidays can reset our perspectives, giving us Sabbath rest

If the Church is the Body and the Temple, friendship is the ligaments and the mortar

By listening to these episodes, you’re living out Psalm 1:2!
Resources:
“Modest Theology and a Theology of Modesty” by Seth Stewart
https://www.rootedministry.com/blog/modest-theology-and-a-theology-of-modesty/
“A Theology of Holidays” by Theologica Ordinarius
https://theologiaordinarius.wordpress.com/2011/09/02/a-theology-of-holidays/
The Pursuit of God by AW Tozer
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/25141/25141-h/25141-h.htm
“Paul’s Theology of Friendship” by David E. Briones
https://faculty.wts.edu/posts/pauls-theology-of-friendship/

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Music:
“Retro Upbeat” - Luke Hall
“Spring Rain” - Luke Hall & Benjamin Corneliusen
“Sunrise” - Benjamin Corneliusen
“Ambient Project” - Tyler Hall
“Balloons” - Luke Hall

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Thank you all for your support this season. We are so thankful for you and this project!
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November 26, 2020 Happy Thanksgiving!
We're thankful for you!
Ryker and Benjamin just wanted to say a quick 'thank-you' to all who have listened, supported, or spread the word about this project thus far. It's been such an impactful journey that we have learned a lot from - and we hope that you have, too!
Make sure to submit your ideas for our Season 1 Finale HERE. Please do so by November 28th, 2020!
https://forms.gle/f78ijPAG7aY5otUo6

We'll be taking this week off to spend with our families and prepare for our Finale. Make sure to tune in on December 9th when it's released!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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November 25, 2020S1E14: Memory
In the penultimate episode of this season of the podcast, Benjamin and Ryker reflect on the mindblowing topic of memory. Get ready to think about thinking!

Show Notes (The Theology of Memory) S1:E14

Table of Contents & Timestamps:
(0:00-2:09) Introduction
(2:09-5:28) Why Memory?
(5:28-26:13) Biblical Survey
(26:28-30:58) Nostalgia
(30:58-33:31) Fallen Memory
(33:31-41:39) Redeemed Memory
(41:54-48:38) Application
(48:38-49:43) Excerpt from “A Liturgy for those Facing the Slow Loss of Memory”
(49:43-51-30) Outro

Key Takeaways:
Memory shapes our perception of the present, like lenses with which we look at the world

Memory reorients our perspective of the sequence of salvation (The Exodus came before the Law)

Nostalgia is a disguised expression of our ultimate craving for God

Often our ministry is about reminding, not teaching

Neither Dementia nor Alzheimers, spiritual Amnesia nor mental trauma can separate us from the love of God

Memory is communal currency which can be shared with others
Resources:
“A Liturgy for those Facing the Slow Loss of Memory” by Douglas Kaine McKelvey
Recited with permission from Rabbit Room Press - all rights reserved to Rabbit Room and Douglas McKelvey. Thank you for letting us use this for this project!
https://www.everymomentholy.com/liturgies
“Without memory, who are we?” by Matthew Hosier
https://thinktheology.co.uk/blog/article/without-memory-who-are-we
The Weight of Glory by CS Lewis
https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Glory-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060653205
“Memory: A Theological Reflection” by Dorothy A. Lee
https://www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/getmedia/22ee05fe-1451-4026-8ae3-af0cc0f395b5/DorothyLee-Memory.aspx
Wordsower International Revelation Recitation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YD__DCKb7o
Wordsower International Website
http://www.wordsower.org

Music:
“Epilogue” - Luke Hall
“1_2” - Luke Hall

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November 18, 2020S1E13: Music
This time on The Theology Of, Benjamin and Ryker explore the harmony between music and faith to pinpoint how music can be used for the glory of God.

Show Notes (The Theology of Music) S1:E13

Table of Contents & Timestamps:
(0:00-2:45) Introduction
(2:45-4:32) What is Music?
(4:32-9:43) A Brief History of Music
(9:43-18:11) Biblical Survey of Music
(18:35-23:34) Why do we make Music?
(23:34-33:03) Why do we Sing at Church?
(33:25-40:42) Worship Music vs. Popular Music
(41:00-48:05) Song Recommendations
(48:05-50:55) Outro

Key Takeaways:
The dichotomy of sacred and secular music has been around for centuries

We make music to express ourselves, to join into something greater than ourselves, to find that ever-elusive secret chord

Singing is primarily a response to God

Worship music allows the members of the church to align their hearts with one another

The ultimate purpose of music is to help us tune our hearts towards God

Music Recommendations:
Deeper Well
Enter the Worship Circle
Citizens
half・alive
Chris Renzema
Zach Winters
Josh Garrels
John Mark Pantana
The Brook & The Bluff
Busty and the Bass
Lawrence
The Arcadian Wild
KB
PEABOD

Resources:
“Theology of Music Ministry” - Grace Community Church
https://www.gracemaryville.org/homepage/ministries/theology-philosophy-of-ministry/theology-of-music-ministry/
“Theology of Music, Part One” - The Worship Community
https://www.theworshipcommunity.com/theology-of-music-part-one/
“The Theology and Place of Music in Worship” by RCA Commission on Worship
https://www.faithward.org/the-theology-and-place-of-music-in-worship/
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November 11, 2020S1E12: Humor
Why did the chicken cross the road? Because he wasn’t a very good Samaritan! Benjamin and Ryker spend this episode of the podcast wondering how in the world theology can relate to this joke and others like it.

Show Notes (The Theology of Humor) S1:E12

Table of Contents & Timestamps:
(0:00-2:19) Introduction
(2:19-13:56) What is Humor?
(14:14-20:00) Is God Funny?
(20:00-23:06) Is Jesus Funny?
(23:06-27:10) Is the Bible Funny?
(27:28-30:15) Should we be Funny?
(30:15-34:50) Fallen/Redeemed Humor
(34:50-38:41) Improv
(39:02-42:00) Recap
(42:00-44:11) Resources
(44:11-45:04) A Couple Jokes
(45:04-47:06) Outro

Key Takeaways:
Humor is amusingly subverted expectations, probably

The Gospel is full of paradoxes which are mysterious but not illogical

God the Father is probably humorous, but His jokes go way over our head

Both Jesus and Scripture are really funny at times, but we should be careful not to anachronistically turn them into standup comedy

Fallen humor is rotten, low-hanging fruit, redeemed humor is fresh, high-hanging fruit

Godly humor is humbling, community-building, and perspective-resetting
Resources:
The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton
https://www.amazon.com/Man-Who-Was-Thursday-Nightmare/dp/0141191465
“Does God Have a Sense of Humour?” by Stephen Masty
https://theimaginativeconservative.org/2014/01/god-sense-humour.html
“Beyond a Joke? The Place of Humour in the Christian Life” by Susanna Baldwin
https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/beyond-a-joke-humour-in-the-christian-life/
“Humor as Theology” by Scot McKnight
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/jesuscreed/2019/12/31/humor-as-theology/

Music:
“Beach Trance” - Luke Hall
“Funky” - Luke Hall
“Experimental Jazz” - Tyler Hall

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November 04, 2020S1E11: Celebration
This episode, the guys dive into why we party, how we can glorify God in our celebration, and some traditional celebrations across a number of cultures.

Show Notes (The Theology of Celebration) S1:E11

Table of Contents & Timestamps:
(0:00-1:47) Introduction
(1:48-11:17) Why Celebrate?
(11:36-14:34) Should We Celebrate?
(14:35-18:13) The Dangers of Celebration
(18:35-23:00) Celebrations: Judaism
(23:00-24:08) Celebrations: Christianity
(24:08-25:19) Celebrations: Universal
(25:47-32:56) Celebrations: Scriptural
(32:56-39:05) Living a Life of Celebration
(39:05-41:36) The Final Toast/Outro

Key Takeaways:
God made us to celebrate in His goodness and live life to the fullest

We must beware of the ‘extremes’: abstinence & indulgence

Celebration is woven into the storyline of Scripture, bringing about numerous traditional festivities in many different religions and upbringings

We, as Christians, have the ULTIMATE reason to celebrate!
Resources:
The Spirit of Disciplines by Dallas Willard
https://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Disciplines-Understanding-Changes-Lives/dp/0060694424
Living a Life of Celebration by Gregory Brown
https://bible.org/seriespage/13-living-life-celebration
A Theology of Celebration by MissionMusings
https://munsonmissions.org/2020/03/10/a-theology-of-celebration-part-ii/
Christian Celebration by 5FeetAway
http://5feetaway.com/christian-celebration/
Partying with Jesus by Doug Ponder
https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/partying-with-jesus/

Music:
This week’s music is new, exclusive content from our friend Tyler Hall!
“3/11” - Tyler Hall
“Ambient Proj” - Tyler Hall
“Experimental Jazz” - Tyler Hall

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