Welcome to the twenty-third episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we dive into the topic of epistemology, exploring what it is and the nature of knowledge.

We'll discuss the importance of epistemology and how it affects us as Christians. Epistemology is something that Christians rarely think about, yet it is a concept we use every day. We will examine various perspectives on epistemology, including relativism, subjectivism, objectivism, perspectivism, and pragmatism, and discuss how each viewpoint justifies knowledge. Understanding these different approaches helps us better grasp how knowledge is perceived and applied in our faith.

Join us for this enlightening session as we explore the foundational aspects of knowledge and its implications for theology. Make sure to catch up on previous episodes to fully grasp the ongoing series.

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Welcome to the twenty-second episode of our special series “Through Theology in a Year” on the “Theology Unplugged” podcast. In this episode, we will take a brief look at the fourth commandment before diving into an in-depth discussion on how Christ interpreted the Bible during the Sermon on the Mount, specifically in Matthew chapter 5.

We’ll explore how Jesus highlighted the principles behind the laws, helping people understand that they were often misinterpreting the law by focusing only on its cultural mandates. By examining Christ’s teachings, we’ll see how He urged a deeper, more principled approach to the law, rather than merely fulfilling it in a rigid, specific form.

Join us for this illuminating session as we uncover the true intent behind the commandments and learn how to apply these timeless principles in our lives today. Make sure to catch up on previous episodes to fully grasp the ongoing series.

Michael's public blog: https://credohouse.org

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Welcome to the twenty-first episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. This episode continues our exploration of the theological method, specifically focusing on the three-step process: understanding what it meant, what it means, and how it applies.

In this session, we will apply this method to the third commandment, "You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain" (Exodus 20:7). We'll explore what this commandment meant in the cultural and historical context of ancient Israel, its timeless theological significance, and how it applies to us today. By using the same chart and method, we will continue to provide detailed examples to help you understand and apply this theological approach in your own studies.

Join us for this insightful discussion, and make sure to catch up on the previous episodes if you haven't already.

Michael's public blog: https://credohouse.org

Courses from Michael and other scholars: https://credocourses.com

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Welcome to the twentieth episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. This episode continues our exploration of the theological method, specifically focusing on the three-step process: understanding what it meant, what it means, and how it applies.

In this session, we will apply this method to the second commandment, "You shall not make for yourself an idol" (Exodus 20:4-6). We'll explore what this commandment meant in the cultural and historical context of ancient Israel, its timeless theological significance, and how it applies to us today. By using the same chart and method, we will continue to provide detailed examples to help you understand and apply this theological approach in your own studies.

Join us for this insightful discussion, and make sure to catch up on the previous episodes if you haven't already.

Michael's public blog: https://credohouse.org

Courses from Michael and other scholars: https://credocourses.com

Support me and get A LOT more stuff from C. Michael Patton: https://patreon.com/cmichaelpatton

Welcome to the nineteenth episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast.

This episode continues our exploration of the theological method, specifically focusing on the three-step process: understanding what it meant, what it means, and how it applies.

In this session, we will apply this method to the first commandment, "You shall have no other gods before Me" (Exodus 20:3). We'll explore what this commandment meant in the cultural and historical context of ancient Israel, its timeless theological significance, and how it applies to us today. By using the same chart and method, we will continue to provide detailed examples to help you understand and apply this theological approach in your own studies.

Join us for this insightful discussion, and make sure to catch up on the previous episodes if you haven't already.

Michael's public blog: https://credohouse.org

Courses from Michael and other scholars: https://credocourses.com

Support me and get A LOT more stuff from C. Michael Patton: https://patreon.com/cmichaelpatton

Welcome to the eighteenth episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast.

This episode continues our exploration of the theological method, specifically focusing on the three-step process: understanding what it meant, what it means, and how it applies.

In this session, we will dive into either the passage from 1 Corinthians that discusses women wearing head coverings, exploring what it meant in the cultural context of the day, its timeless truths, and the implications for us today, or we might start with the first commandment. We'll provide a detailed example from 1 Cor 11 asking the question: "What does it mean for a woman to have her head covered and how does that apply to us today?" This example will help you apply these steps in your own theological studies.

Join us for this insightful discussion, and make sure to catch up on the previous episodes if you haven't already.

We'd love to hear your thoughts and questions on this topic! Leave a comment below and let's engage in a meaningful discussion.

Michael's public blog: https://credohouse.org

Courses from Michael and other scholars: https://credocourses.com

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Welcome to the seventeenth episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. This episode is titled "The Theological Process: Part Three."

In this session, we continue our exploration of the theological process by providing concrete examples to illustrate our three-step method. We will delve deeper into understanding what the Bible meant to its original audience, what its timeless truths mean, and how these apply to us today.

This process is essential for deriving theology from the most important source, the Bible. Join us as we break down these crucial steps and demonstrate how to effectively interpret Scripture to build a robust theological foundation.

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Yes, this is the one where I cried.

Welcome to the sixteenth episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. This episode is titled "The Theological Process: Part Two."

In this session, we continue our deep dive into the theological process by explaining and illustrating each of the three essential steps. Last time, we introduced the chart, but now we'll go through each step in detail: first, "What did it mean?" focusing on the author's original audience; second, "What does it mean?" considering the timeless truths; and third, "How does it apply?" relating it to our contemporary audience today. We'll explore how these three perspectives—author's audience, timeless audience, and today's audience—help us understand theology and accurately interpret the Bible.

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In this session, we dive into the theological process, exploring the difference between reader response theories and the authorial intent method. We'll discuss the subjective versus the objective approach to understanding the Bible. I'll walk you through a three-step method for interpreting Scripture: first, ask "What did it mean?" Second, ask "What does it mean?" And third, not "What does it mean to you?" but "How does it apply to you?" Join us as we break down these essential steps to gain a deeper and more accurate understanding of biblical texts.

Michael's public blog: https://credohouse.org

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Welcome to the fourteenth episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we continue from where we left off yesterday, diving deeper into our ongoing discussion.

In this session, we further explore the various categories of theology, examining their significance and how each contributes to a systematic understanding of our faith. By breaking down complex theological concepts into understandable segments, we aim to provide a comprehensive and cohesive framework for studying theology.

Michael's public blog: https://credohouse.org

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