Theology on Air

We look at lots of headlines including Oklahoma putting Bibles in school, the downfall of a beloved pastor, non-Christian communities, the union strike, and much more.

Theology is not just for Sunday mornings, Bible Studies, and seminary classrooms. We all do theology every day. Every time we ponder who God is, what He's like, how He interacts with us, and how our lives are part of His purposes, we're being theologians. This podcast series will explore the lives and stories of Houston's "Everyday Theologians" and how their faith informs and affects their day-to-day lives.

A lot of spicy topics on this week's White Pill Radio. We look at a lot of election news as well as some strange comments by Pope Francis.

Dr. Mike Licona of Houston Christian University joins Sarah and Evan to look at his new book, Jesus, Contradicted. The book is an easier to read version of Licona's doctoral work that challenges the assertions of unbelievers concerning "contradictions" in the New Testament. Licona argues that the Gospels are ancient biographies and, as such, have content that reflects that genre. Thanks to Dr. Licona for joining us!

Cody and friend C join Sarah and Evan for this week's White Pill Radio. We look at a bizarre warning from the Surgeon General that parenting can be dangerous, the recently released manifesto by the Trans shooter of Covenant Presbyterians school last year, Trump's statement that we need more religion, and whether it's a good idea to allow those married to citizens to also become citizens. Oh, and a bit about Burning Man and God's judgement and a grammatical quibble with the Harris campaign.

Oh, and Harmonia Stellarum was rehearsing in the next room. So it isn't angels in your presence...just an angelic choir in the background. Remember, the studio is in a church building!

How much choice to we have in our lives? Is everything already predetermined and mapped out? Even our salvation/faith? Or do we have the freedom to decide everything from who we date/marry, what job we take, where to live, and ...whether to follow Jesus or not? (And if we do own that choice...can we also opt out?)

Sarah and Evan gather for part two of this episode to look at more cultural news, including how to say Kamala's name, the abortion bus at the DNC, 200 Holy Grails in Europe, and more gender confusion.

We admit it, Ken and Evan are not economists. But they do have a healthy distrust of the Federal Reserve and that goes a long way. In the wake of political promises to fix "price gouging," the offer of $25K for home buyers, and never-ending inflation, Ken and Evan look at what inflation really is and what Christian money and monetary policy might look like. If you're a little on the wonkish side, this episode is for you. Sarah and Evan will have a Part 2 that looks at more of the cultural issues.

References:

https://youtu.be/MXaNNVp-3Mg?si=qczxmw4B3L2_zWXZ

Stephen Curto and Steven Hiller offer an introduction to Dispensationalism. Perhaps the most widely-held theological system in America, it is often known best for the "Left Behind" series or the Scofield Bible. On an interview with Tucker Carlson recently, John Rich seemed to speak of it as a dangerous theology, at least some understandings of it. But what is it? Is it bad? Good? What is the tribulation and why is there so much disagreement about when the rapture and the tribulation will be? Does Dispensationalism predict the end of the world? Stephen Curto and Steven Hiller are both graduates of Dallas Theological Seminary, perhaps best-known for being founded as a Dispensational school. So we cover the basics today on this very important theological tradition!

Ken and Cody join Sarah and Evan as we discuss the latest headlines. We look at the controversy at the Olympics regarding XY (male?) boxers fighting YY (female?) boxers, two sad stories involving abortion, and we ask whether political candidates should, you know, have a platform publicly displayed somewhere.