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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Don't miss this engaging and thought-provoking discussion! Make sure to catch up on the previous episodes if you haven't already.

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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.

Don't miss this engaging and thought-provoking discussion! Make sure to catch up on the previous episodes if you haven't already.

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

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