Theological Sidebars

Theological Sidebars

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Theological Sidebars episodes

  • Magical Mushroom Churches?

    What are we to make of psychedelic churches?

    https://religionnews.com/2023/10/31/how-the-religiously-unaffiliated-finds-spirituality-and-purpose-in-psychedelic-churches/


    Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

    For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

    For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

    Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch


    17 min
  • Tiktok Jesus?

    Nope. Don't mess with it!

    See Exodus 20:4-6

    Article discussed - https://religionnews.com/2023/11/16/a-tiktok-jesus-promises-divine-blessings-and-many-worldly-comforts/

    Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

    For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

    For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

    Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch

    16 min
  • Facing Charges for PRAYING???

    Ben reacts to the news

    https://www.dailywire.com/news/british-army-vet-faces-charges-after-thoughtcrime-of-praying-near-u-k-abortion-clinic
    What should the Christian response be to this?

    Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

    For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

    For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

    Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch



    14 min
  • OTXNT - Who's in Charge? Family, Church, Government

    What are the three spheres of authority that God has ordained? Is obedience to all three spheres absolute?

    Join us for today's OTXNT's discussion.

    Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

    For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars


    Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.

    For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944


    For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

    Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch



    58 min
  • Submission in Marriage For TODAY?

    What does the Bible mean by "submission" in marriage? Is it relevant for today or is it culturally rooted? How should a modern Christian marriage look like?

    Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

    For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

    For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

    Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch


    25 min
  • OTXNT - How should we pray about Israel and Palestine?

    How should we be praying about the war with Israel and Gaza right now? Is it an easy prayer? Is it complicated? Ben and Andrew give some thoughts on the theological understanding of who Israel is and what our response should be to them and their actions.

    Join us for today's OTXNT's discussion.

    Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

    For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars


    Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.

    For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944


    For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

    Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch


    47 min
  • OTXNT - The Bible ALONE? What about tradition? A look at Sola Scriptura

    What do we mean by Sola Scriptura? What should it mean to submit to only the Bible as God's word? What role to church councils and tradition play in terms of authority in our practicing of the faith?

    Join us for today's OTXNT's discussion.

    Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

    For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars


    Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.

    For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944


    For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

    Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch

    47 min

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Join Dr. Benjamin Pate as he explores theological topics that arise out of content from his weekly messages, current events, and pretty much anything having to do with theology or the Bible. Benjamin…