Theological Sidebars

Theological Sidebars

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Theological Sidebars episodes

  • Why Middle Aged Americans AREN'T Going Back to Church?... A Weak View of the Gathering

    Ben reacts to the Wall Street Journal article, "Why Middle-Aged Americans Aren’t Going Back to Church." Why is Gen-X not going back? A look at the reasons and an underlying problem with it all.

    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

    18 min
  • Should physical fitness MATTER for the Christian?

    What is the relationship of physical fitness and the Christian? Should it matter? Does God expect Christians to consider fitness and exercise in their lives?

    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



    52 min
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger said WHAT?!

    Ben interacts with an article on Arnold Schwarzenegger and what he said about the afterlife. How is this relevant to Christians today? Join us for this interaction.


    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



    23 min
  • AI Preachers????

    On this episode, Ben and Andrew react to 2 articles on how AI is being used in churches. Is there anything biblical to say about the use of avatar preachers? AI sermons and sermon generators? Join us for today's discussion.
    AP - https://apnews.com/article/germany-church-protestants-chatgpt-ai-sermon-651f21c24cfb47e3122e987a7263d348
    CT - https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/january-web-only/chatgpt-artificial-intelligence-ai-preach-sermons-church.html

    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 - What happened at the SBC in New Orleans? Saddleback OUT and other BIG moves!

    What happened at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans? Andrew and Ben talk about things that happened on the ground. Some things were a surprise but the meeting definitely had some BIG outcomes.

    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

    1 min
  • OTXNT - Saddleback to Strike Back in New Orleans

    What will be taking place at the SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans in next week? Ben and Andrew discuss the appeal that Rick Warren will be making to the annual meeting on the behalf of Saddleback. What are the reasons he gives for why Saddleback should be let back into the SBC? Do his arguments hold weight?

    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

    1 hr 14 min
  • OTXNT - Dodgers, DEMONS, and Target

    What do the Dodgers and Target have to do with demons? Ben and Andrew discuss recent news surrounding the LA Dodgers and Target stores' connection to blasphemy and the demonic realm.

    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


    34 min
  • OTXNT - Can Christians be demon possessed?

    Can Christians be demon possessed? Can they be influenced by demons? What is a the relationship that Christians can have with demons?

    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


    43 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…