Welcome to the thirteenth episode of our special series "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast, titled "A Theology of a Bunch of Big Words." In this episode, we delve into the various categories of systematic theology, such as prolegomena, bibliology, soteriology, ecclesiology, eschatology, angelology, and more. I explain how each of these departments contributes to the overall structure of systematic theology and highlight the importance of understanding these terms. Recognizing and comprehending these big words is crucial as our brains think in terminology, and it helps us build a cohesive and robust theological framework. Join us to explore the significance of each theological category and how they work together to form a comprehensive understanding of our faith.

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In this session, we continue our Categories of Theology series by comparing the various categories of theology to the different departments of medicine in a hospital. I'll help you understand how theology works together and how the individual components come together for the whole, much like a hospital's departments work together under the guidance of a chief of medicine.

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In this episode, we begin a new series where we break down theology into engaging and understandable categories. We'll distinguish the different areas of theology that scholars concentrate on, explore how they work together, and discuss how the rest of systematic theology is categorized. Finally, I will provide a fresh definition of what systematic theology really is.

Join us as we make complex theological concepts accessible and interesting. Make sure to catch up on the previous episodes if you haven't already.

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In this episode, we continue our discussion by comparing the different areas where theology is practiced—tabloid, folk, lay, ministerial, and academic. We'll explore how theology impacts our everyday lives and delve into a broad array of questions about its practical applications. At this point, we'll define theology as "faith seeking understanding" and conclude our section on defining theology.

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In this episode, titled "Folk Theology 3," we delve into the passage in Matthew 18:20, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I with them," and explore the common misconceptions surrounding this verse in folk theology, particularly within the context of prayer. We'll discuss how these misunderstandings can shape our approach to prayer and examine prayer itself as a reflection of our theology.

Additionally, we'll continue our discussion on incorrect views of heaven and address the notion of whether God is a cosmic vending machine, analyzing how these ideas can distort our faith and understanding of God.

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In this eighth episode of "Through Theology in a Year," part of our "Theology Unplugged" podcast, we dive deeper into folk theology with our third installment on this topic.

In this episode, we tackle some of the more challenging and controversial aspects of folk theology. I, Michael Patton, address misconceptions and deeply ingrained beliefs that often go unexamined. Some of the issues we'll discuss include the common interpretation of "where two or three are gathered in His name" and the belief that we will all have new abilities in heaven. We explore how these ideas can be misleading and the importance of critically evaluating such beliefs to avoid becoming a folk theologian.

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In session number two of Theology Unplugged's "Through Theology in a Year," we delve deeper into folk theology—what it is, harder examples of it, and how to avoid becoming a folk theologian. Folk theology involves the uncritical acceptance of theological beliefs passed down through culture, family, church, or community. This time, we tackle challenging examples like the belief that angels have wings, that all people are good at heart, that all sins are equal in the sight of God, and that Jesus turned water into grape juice. Get ready to be challenged as we encourage you to examine and think critically about your own beliefs.

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In this episode of Theology Unplugged's "Through Theology in a Year," we delve into folk theology—what it is, examples of it, and how to avoid becoming a folk theologian. Folk theology involves the uncritical acceptance of theological beliefs passed down through culture, family, church, or community. We explore common examples like the belief that angels have wings, that all people are good at heart, that all sins are equal in the sight of God, and that Jesus turned water into grape juice. Join us as we encourage you to examine and think critically about your own beliefs.

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In this episode of "Through Theology in a Year," we delve into the differences between folk theology and tabloid theology. We'll explore how folk theology, often passed down through culture, isn't necessarily wrong but is usually uncritically evaluated. We'll discuss various examples such as the belief in guardian angels and the question of whether all sins are equal. Join us as we critically examine these common theological concepts and separate cultural inheritance from scripturally sound theology.

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Join us on our next installment of 'Through Theology in a Year' - Session 3! In this episode, we're diving into the foundations of theology, exploring what theology is, what it means to be a theologian, and uncovering the different facets of theological thought. We will introduce tabloid and folk theology and how these faulty methods of doing theology cause us great harm. Get ready to discover that theology isn't just for scholars - everyone's a theologian! Tune in as we delve into the world of theology and explore how it impacts our daily lives.

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