Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team (and guest Mark Saucy) discuss the modern state of Israel, the current conflicts in the region, and the role of the church in determining Israel’s spiritual status in world history.

Mark Saucy and his family served as missionaries for 13 years with SEND International in Kyiv, Ukraine, assigned to encourage and develop theological education in Eurasia. Saucy has taught regularly at theological institutions throughout Ukraine and the Evangelische Theologische Facultait in Leuven, Belgium. Saucy continues his affiliation with the Eurasia region as Director of Talbot's extension program at Kyiv Theological Seminary and as member of the editorial board of the Eurasian theological journal, Theological Reflections. He is the author of The Kingdom of God in the Teaching of Jesus, articles in The Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, Trinity Journal, Bibliotheca Sacra and other numerous other works for the Union of Evangelicals-Christians Baptist of Ukraine.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:01:18-Mark’s Background

00:02:58-The History of Dispensationalism

00:07:43-Dispensationalism & the Bible’s View of Israel

00:12:01-What About Modern Israel?

00:18:07-What Does Covenant Theology Say in Opposition?

00:22:38-Pioneering Changes in Progressive Dispensationalism

00:27:41-The Significance of Israeli Statehood

00:34:21-Does Israel Get a Pass for Its Political Actions?

00:38:41-We Cannot Equate Dispensationalism with Rigid Zionism

00:40:25-Palestine is Not Equally Qualified for Statehood

00:41:59-What Historical Anti-Semitism Teaches Us

00:44:53-What Should Christians Be Doing About Israel?

00:49:06-Conclusion

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team (and guest Mark Saucy) discuss the state of the church in Ukraine.

Mark Saucy and his family served as missionaries for 13 years with SEND International in Kyiv, Ukraine, assigned to encourage and develop theological education in Eurasia. Saucy has taught regularly at theological institutions throughout Ukraine and the Evangelische Theologische Facultait in Leuven, Belgium. Saucy continues his affiliation with the Eurasia region as Director of Talbot's extension program at Kyiv Theological Seminary and as member of the editorial board of the Eurasian theological journal, Theological Reflections. He is the author of The Kingdom of God in the Teaching of Jesus, articles in The Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, Trinity Journal, Bibliotheca Sacra and other numerous other works for the Union of Evangelicals-Christians Baptist of Ukraine.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES:

00:00:00-Introduction

00:06:12-State of the Ukrainian Evangelical Church Post Soviet Union

00:10:21-Strictures of the State Registered Church

00:19:01-Orthodox Church Under the Soviet Union

00:25:29-Orthodox and Evangelical Christians in Ukraine

00:30:39-Ukrainian Christians and President Zelensky

00:36:55-Putin and the Rússkiy Mir

00:43:02-Prayer and Support for the Ukrainian Church

00:47:41-Outro

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team discusses Superman 2025, a new comic book movie adaptation courtesy of director James Gunn. We’ll discuss the aesthetics of the film, and analyze it from a theological perspective. Anthony’s articles about the movie:

https://kirkwood617.substack.com/p/james-gunns-superman-christus-or

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/theologicalapologetics/2025/07/james-gunns-not-so-super-superman/

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:02:35-Anthony’s Articles About Superman

00:05:50-The Challenge of Movie Adaptations

00:11:12-The Role of Comic Book Media in Culture

00:15:15-Aristotle’s Criteria for Good Drama

00:21:42-Superman’s Error of Trading Plot for Spectacle

00:47:44-The Importance of Objectivity in Defining Beauty

00:53:11-Kierkegaard and the Productive Use of Imagination

01:09:59-The Theological Implications of Gunn’s Clark Kent

01:27:31-Should Superman Stories Reflect the Gospel?

01:37:23-Do Bad Movies Still Have Redemptive Value?

01:47:13-Conclusion

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team (and guest Brent Lyons) discuss Kierkegaard’s extraordinary theology of anxiety, and its practical implications for daily life.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:01:38-Brent Lyons and His Background with Anxiety

00:06:56-The Church Fathers and Anxiety

00:26:33-Kierkegaard On Anxiety

00:44:59-Quotes from Kirkegaard On Anxiety

00:51:14-Where Anxiety and Faith Intersect

01:07:33-Kirkegaard On Hereditary Sin

01:19:59-Gerard and Mimetic Violence

01:29:10-Conclusion

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team (and guests Dr. Doug Geivett and Holly Pivec discuss the New Apostolic Reformation, its prominent members, and the many dangers that it poses. Doug Geivett and Holly Pivec have co-authored four books covering the history, doctrines and practices of NAR and its “apostles” and “prophets.”

Doug Geivett has been teaching philosophy at Biola University (La Mirada, CA) since 1993. He was educated at Multnomah University (B.S.), Gonzaga University (M.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (M.A.), and the University of Southern California (Ph.D.). He has participated in public debates on the question of God's existence with Richard Dawkins, Michael Shermer, Paul Draper, Bruce Russell, John Shook, and Gordon Stein. He lectures nationally and internationally on an assortment of topics related to his publications.

Holly Pivec has a master’s degree in Christian apologetics from Biola University. She was the University Editor at Biola for nearly a decade and also served as managing editor of the award-winning Biola Magazine.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:08:37-Concerns over NAR’s Cultish Features

00:11:18-A History of The New Apostolic Reformation

00:18:24-The Global Scope of NAR

00:21:48-Similarities between NAR and Mormonism

00:24:08-Is NAR a Cult?

00:29:37-NAR’s Novel and Aberrant Teachings

00:40:56-NAR, Dominionism and Christian Nationalism

00:46:00-NAR and The Shepherding Movement

00:49:21-The Mike Bickle Scandal at IHOP

00:58:22-The NAR Idea of “Prayer” and The Story of Olive Heilegental

01:08:17-How NAR “Prophets” Get Around Failed Prophecy

01:12:57-Power and NAR’s Spiritual Abuses

01:17:44-How Bethel Music Draws People into NAR

01:20:15-NAR’s Deviant Spiritualism and The Myth of Miracles

01:28:52-Bill Johnson and The Allure of Spiritual Power

01:34:32-Sexual Misconduct & Church Leadership

01:40:19-Culture Seeking Spirituality

01:42:57-Conclusion

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team (and guest Dr. Casey Luskin) discuss new findings in the world of common ancestry, and what it means for the world of Darwinian Evolution and Intelligent Design.

Casey Luskin is a scientist and an attorney with graduate degrees in science and law, holding a PhD in Geology from the University of Johannesburg and a law degree from the University of San Diego. In his role at Discovery Institute, Dr. Luskin works as Associate Director of the Center for Science and Culture, where he helps direct the ID 3.0 Research Program, and assists and defends scientists, educators, and students who seek to freely study, research, and teach about the scientific debate over Darwinian evolution and Intelligent Design.

See Casey’s Evolution News articles: https://evolutionnews.org/author/cluskin/

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:02:51-The Problematic History of Common Ancestry

00:10:57-So What Do We Actually Have in Common with Chimps?

00:18:59-Common Ancestry vs. Common Design

00:28:13-How is the New Data Being Received?

00:32:52-We’re Overestimating what DNA Can Tell Us

00:39:00-The Damage Done by Bad Data

00:45:12-What’s Next for Common Ancestry?

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team (and guest Dr. Ed Echeverria) discuss the new Pope Leo XIV, where he came from, and whether he will carry on the legacy of Pope Francis or carve a new path.

Eduardo J. Echeverria is Professor of Philosophy and Systematic Theology in the Graduate School of Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, the Archdiocesan seminary of Detroit, where he has taught for thirteen years. He is also a Research Fellow in the Theology Faculty of the University of the Free State, South Africa.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:01:09-Pope Leo's Early Life

00:05:54-Pope Leo's Doctoral Thesis

00:07:25-Pope Leo's Career

00:11:22-Pope Leo's Selection

00:15:20-The Significance of the First American Pope

00:17:06-Is He Another Pope Francis?

00:35:59-Is Pope Leo Sticking with the Bible?

00:41:35-Why the Name Leo?

00:45:59-What We’ve Learned from Leo’s Addresses

00:55:31-The Concerning Catholic Relativism

01:10:55-Final Impressions

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team discusses the role of doctrine within Christianity, and the dangers of abandoning it.

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Chapters:

00:00:00-Intro

00:02:43-Pastoral Care and Counseling

00:04:22-The Problem with Doctrine

00:06:27-Experience vs Encounter

00:08:26-Revelance of Doctrine

00:11:04-Theology vs Care

00:13:32-Bully Pulpit

00:17:41-The Doctrine of Man

00:21:10-The Slippery Slope

00:25:32-Where Can Protestants Go?

00:28:38-Calling Out Sin

00:31:56-Transformation

00:35:30-Chris Christie

00:37:55-Pastoral Dilemma

00:40:31-Institutional Pressure

00:48:45-Outro

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team (and guest Dr. John West) discuss the “stockholm syndrome Christianity” phenomenon, why it’s happening, and what we need to do about it.

Dr. John West is Vice President of Discovery Institute in Seattle and co-founder of its Center for Science and Culture. An award-winning author and filmmaker, he has written or edited thirteen books and directed a dozen documentaries. Formerly Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography at Seattle Pacific University, he holds a PhD in Government from Claremont Graduate University.

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Chapters:

00:00:00-Intro

00:05:18-West's Book “Stockholm Christianity”

00:25:28-The Main Issues Tackled in Stockholm Christianity

00:52:01-Journalism Problems and the Gatekeepers

01:11:50-The Issue with Francis Collins

01:32:41-Practical Applications from Stockholm Christianity

01:41:40-Outro

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team (and guest Ed Echeverria) discuss the legacy of Pope Francis, and what’s coming next.

Eduardo J. Echeverria is Professor of Philosophy and Systematic Theology in the Graduate School of Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, the Archdiocesan seminary of Detroit, where he has taught for thirteen years. He is also a Research Fellow in the Theology Faculty of the University of the Free State, South Africa

Ed’s book on Pope Francis: https://a.co/d/cgU5ypI

Tony’s article on the legacy of Pope Francis: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/theologicalapologetics/2025/04/pope-francis-and-the-continued-crisis-of-modernity/

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Chapters:

00:00:00-Intro

00:02:26-Church teaching vs. church practice

00:12:25-Catholicism & The Sacrament of Marriage

00:17:31-Where Pope Francis Started

00:26:27-Pope Francis' Softness Toward Other Religions

00:38:05-Pope Francis & The Amazon synod

00:45:11-Pope Francis Enabled Catholic Progressivism

00:50:00-Papal Appointment & The New Pope

00:58:05-Was Francis a Good Pope?

01:06:08-Who is Next for the Papacy?

01:08:53-Outro