On our 22nd episode, John and Payton hop on the mics to discuss happenings in culture and theology. Payton shares an interesting run in with Stanley Hauerwas, and John takes a deep dive into his insights on social media as news. The guys also share thoughts on Richard Dawkins’ comments on Eugenics as well as schism in the Southern Baptist Church.

Where the Conflict Really Lies by Alvin Plantings

More in Common!

On Episode 21, John and Payton hop back on the mic to discuss the latest happenings in culture. They share their favorite Super Bowl Commercials, discuss mourning and the loss of Kobe Bryant, think about ministry of presence during epidemics like the novel coronavirus, and examine Dallas Willard's philosophy of discernment.

What Martin Luther Teaches Us About Coronavirus

On our 20th episode, John and Payton welcome their friend Blake Trenary to the show! Blake, a student at Reformed Theological Seminary, shares her thoughts about growing up in a charismatic church and how her background shaped her passion for the Bible. She also describes the benefits and challenges of doing theology as a woman, and then gives wonderful reasons for being interdenominational when interpreting the Bible!

Reach out to Blake if you're interested in enrollment at Reformed Theological Seminary! Her email is [email protected]

John & Payton reflect on the last year of books, movies, albums, and personal theological developments, and then share their hopes for the church's next decade.

In our 2019 Gift Guide, John and Payton offer gift recommendations for friends and family this Christmas! They give their picks for gifts in the categories of books, hobbies, lifestyle and spiritual formation, and they also share their favorite and least favorite gifts from Christmases past!

Package Free Items

Modern Liturgic Calendar or Planner

This Adorable Baby Yoda Sticker

Fountain Pen

In our Thanksgiving Special, John and Payton talk through hot-button issues that may come up around your dinner table, including politics, “creative disruptions,” justice, culture care, and women in ministry. The guys also creatively debate how these topics connect to their favorite thanksgiving dishes and what makes a good sweet potato casserole!

John and Payton are back for Theosations’ Sweet (Episode) 16!  The guys discuss responses to Kanye West’s new album Jesus is King, micro churches at Disney World, and James K.A. Smith’s newest book, On the Road With Saint Augustine.

Minnie Church

Big Joe Fuf Bean Bag

Payton and John take a break from their normal episode rundown to answer listener questions! In the first ever Theosations Q&A Draft, the guys picked and answered questions ranging from recent comments about Beth Moore, devotional apps, stoicism, and much more!

Daily Prayer App

Devotional Recommendation: Bread and Wine

Why I Would Become a Stoic If Jesus Hadn't Risen From the Dead

John and Payton are joined by college minister and board game designer Jonathan Weaver! On the 14th episode they discuss the tension between forgiveness and justice in Botham Jean’s shooting trial, and how to talk about climate change. John and Payton also interview Jonathan on game design as part of his vocation, the place for game groups in college ministry, and the role of storytelling in the Christian faith.

A Mother's Call for Justice

Katherine Hayhoe: How to Discuss Climate Change

BioLogos

The Cardboard Herald: Episode 98 w/Jonathan Weaver

D&D Therapy

On episode 13, John and Payton catch each other up with the craziness of seminary and college ministry. In the wake of Jarrid Wilson’s passing, the guys share their thoughts on a theology of suicidal loss, suicide generally, hope, and the resurrection, and they end the episode with some current reads!

The Loss of Jarrid Wilson

World Vision Flips the Script

Reading Recommendations:
- Accidental Pastor by Will Willimon
- Out of the Silent Planet by CS Lewis
- Bible Project interview of Tom Wright