Theologic

Theologic

By Two Pastors and a DiekenReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Theologic episodes

  • 058: Asking God to Judge Your Enemies?

    Biblical Christians are Whole-Bible Christians. Yet there are portions of the Bible that are difficult to reconcile with Christian living. For example, how do we deal with Psalm 109? Here the Psalmist prays down judgment on his oppressors. In modern Christianity, how do we reconcile this with the ideas of true Spirit-filled kindness? Listen in as your three hosts dive into the topic of the Imprecatory Psalms.

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    32 min
  • Theobite 008: Does the Bible Allow for Personal Retaliation?

    American Atheists once again bring out another apparent contradiction:

    “…thou shalt give life for life, Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot. burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe. ” — Exodus 21:23-25

    “…ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” — Matthew 5:39

    Can three Christians deal with it? Listen in and find out.

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    11 min
  • Rethinking How Christians Educate: An Interview with Ryan Chase from the Make and Multiply Podcast

    You may have experienced it: Educating your kids during the COVID lockdowns. For some it was a chore for others much simpler, but for many it was eye opening. What lockdowns did was push many parents into rethinking the way Christians should educate. In this interview, Sean and Patke interview Ryan Chase from the Make and Multiply Podcast to ask the question, "Regardless of how we choose schooling, how should ALL Christians view ALL education?" Listen in and find out.

    Check out the "Make and Multiply Podcast."
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-multiply/id1448422610

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    53 min
  • 057: WWJD

    Is Jesus always nice? What about all of that judgment stuff in scripture? Should that attract our attention? In a world where a just Jesus is virtually non-existent in the minds of people, the Theologic hosts bring the biblical Jesus to bear on reality. As Dieken returns from the state house, how does the biblical Jesus fare against the Jesus Iowa legislatures believe in? You might be surprised. Listen in for the details. 

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    32 min
  • Theobite 007: Does God Accept Human Sacrifices?

    American Atheists propose another apparent contradiction. Here is what they say:

    “… Thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God…” — Leviticus 18:21

    [In Judges, though, the tale of Jephthah, who led the Israelites against the Ammonoites (sic), is being told. Being fearful of defeat, this good religious man sought to guarantee victory by getting god firmly on his side. So he prayed to god] “… If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands, Then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors of my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the children of Ammon, shall surely be the LORD’s, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering” — Judges 11:30-31

    [The terms were acceptable to god — remember, he is supposed to be omniscient and know the future — so he gave victory to Jephthah, and the first whatsoever that greeted him upon his glorious return was his daughter, as god surely knew would happen, if god is god. True to his vow, the general made a human sacrifice of his only child to god!] — Judges 11:29-34
    [Quoted from their website here:https://www.atheists.org/activism/resources/biblical-contradictions/]

    Can three Christians deal with it? Listen in and find out.

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    12 min
  • 056: Divine Power over Demonic Entities

    As America finds itself in a time of transformation, we look to the scriptures to help us make sense of these things. One area of transformation has been in religion. More and more people identify as pagan in their religion. In this episode, Sean and Patke walk through sections of Acts 19 to get some insight into the demonic realm and how it relates to the power of God. Listen in and find strength!

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    30 min
  • Theobite 006: Does God Tempt Men to Sin?

    The American Atheists bring out another apparent contradiction:

    “Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man.” — James 1:13

    “And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham…” — Genesis 22:1 

    Can Sean and Patke answer this one? Listen in and find out!

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    12 min
  • 055: Persecution Clarified

    What lies ahead for our nation? What lies ahead for the American church? If you're like many Christians, you have deep concern for the well-being of fellow believers in Christ and even for yourself in a nation becoming increasingly like Sodom and Gomorrah. You are not alone in thinking fearfully toward America's future. Yet, we can all take heart that though Jesus promised persecution to His people, He also promised His company, reward, and everything needed to endure it. As Sean and Patke take you through the concept of persecution and what makes it distinctly Christian, we at Theologic trust that it will correct some misunderstandings and set you on the path toward right thinking on the subject. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ cause you to stand in the evil day for His glory and the good of His people.

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    38 min
  • The Bible as One Story: An Interview with Author Chris Bruno

    A common complaint against the scripture is the seeming difference between the God of the Old and New Testaments. It's not uncommon to hear that God is all judgment in the Old Testament and all love in the New Testament. Yet, this is an observation you might believe if you look at the Bible superficially. There are common themes from the Old Testament that point to events in the New Testament and the New Testament constantly refers back to the Old. In this month's interview, author Chris Bruno draws our attention to some of those details in the stories of the Bible. You might be surprised to note how much the Old Testament points to Jesus and the love He shows in the cross. As Chris takes you through some of those stories, may the Lord bless you to see those similarities and embrace the Bible as one whole book pointing to one God, Jesus Christ.

    Check out Chris's books on Amazon below:

    The Whole Story of The Bible in 16 Verses:
    https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Story-Bible-16-Verses/dp/143354282X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20F98IJBVJFOM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NRr1mHgSnetQAO0pOD_Z17iiX_OeFh2w_5zGcVcGFhfkWlc6uuzX8lbkI_0akjYiJdxX8A3bnMfb9xGv9rnG88U4BWHv2aT-px-fIGWU7p_YqAn5xzH1d4BIk3yQGmbkcL7QZBuNCDYja9lnVpSbjXVDNy30sSNjik6qPsjomlAIyzfmMr6BCbZKRGLf0t-Y063-iNF54_jf-jgZzPyXt5pDxtU9IyZD7zhJKa7qLV4.TyUfvQFj9li2OY2Z6fVck0e_JLTXjImeZAj87F3aLQY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Chris+Bruno+bible&qid=1711401415&sprefix=chris+bruno+bib%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-1

    The Whole Message of the Bible in 16 Words:
    https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Message-Bible-16-Words/dp/1433553627/ref=sr_1_2?crid=20F98IJBVJFOM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NRr1mHgSnetQAO0pOD_Z17iiX_OeFh2w_5zGcVcGFhfkWlc6uuzX8lbkI_0akjYiJdxX8A3bnMfb9xGv9rnG88U4BWHv2aT-px-fIGWU7p_YqAn5xzH1d4BIk3yQGmbkcL7QZBuNCDYja9lnVpSbjXVDNy30sSNjik6qPsjomlAIyzfmMr6BCbZKRGLf0t-Y063-iNF54_jf-jgZzPyXt5pDxtU9IyZD7zhJKa7qLV4.TyUfvQFj9li2OY2Z6fVck0e_JLTXjImeZAj87F3aLQY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Chris+Bruno+bible&qid=1711401415&sprefix=chris+bruno+bib%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-2


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    45 min
  • Theobite 005: Is Circumcision Still Required Practice?

    AmericanAtheists.org bring out another apparent contradiction.

    “This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised.” — Genesis 17:10

    “…if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.” — Galatians 5:2

    Can Sean and Patke explain it?

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    12 min