Theology In Pieces
Join Slim Thompson, Malcolm Foley and many more to discuss and 'Apply the Gospel' into little bite sized pieces every week. email hello@theologyinpieces.com to ask questions or reach out.
Episodes
53 episodes
53 - Storytelling, Faith, and Curiosity with Stephen James
What happens when you blend the art of storytelling with the intricacies of faith? Renowned author Stephen James joins us, and his insights might just transform how you view fiction. As we navigate the com...
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52 - Who Are Evangelicals, Again? With Dr. Ansley Quiros and Dr. Jacob Randolph
Today we have a packed house with not 1, not 2, but 3 historians weighing in on the question Who are Evangelicals? With 81% of white evangelicals voting in one direction, it caused us to ask... what is it that holds evangelicals together?...
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51 - How to Prepare for Civil War and Biblical Violence
Hey Listeners! How likely is a Civil War in America? What can you do now to prepare? In light of the horrors we're seeing in Gaza, how do we square our commitment to non-violence with what appears to be a violent Old Tes...
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50 - The Immigration Debate with Matthew Soerens
On today's episode, we had the honor to sit down with the incredible Matthew Soerens from World Relief. The topic of immigration feels radioactive and untouchable for the average person. But Ma...
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49 - Justice for All: The Intersection of Faith and Law with Kent Mckeever
What's Law got to do with it? On today's episode we sit down with Kent Mckeever, a lawyer, executive director of Greater Waco Legal Services (a non-profit legal firm), and a former p...
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48 - Politics and Third-Way-ism
On Today's Episode we respond to the horrific assassination attempt on former President Trump's life. What does this mean for our country? What spiritually can we glean from his life being spared? Did God save Trump? Doe...
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47 - Whose Fault Is It Anyway? The Poor, Trump, and a Way Forward.
Whose Fault is Poverty? The poor, the rich, something else? Today we tackle this tricky topic biblically. Then the guys respond to a terrible tweet from ...
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46 - How Coffee Can Save the World with Evan Iluzada and Greg Ward
Can coffee really save the world? Shouldn't we be allocating our time to ministry instead of business? Why is the church missing this?! Tune in to hear the 2024 Roasters of the Year and owners of
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45 - Theology, Ecology, and Food Justice with Dr. Jennifer Howell
"Garden More." On today's episode we wrestle with Dr. Jennifer Howell on why Christians should but don't care about our environment. We name a number of the underlying issues that keep us from seeing the fuller picture in the ...
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44 - Christian Nationalism with Dr. Andrew Whitehead
Over the last couple of years, the topic of Christian Nationalism has come up a number of times. And today we're honored to have Dr. Andrew Whitehead on to help us think through this especially during this political season. ...
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43 - USA Bibles, Israel, and Holy Week Questions
Are you ready for an emotional rollercoaster ride? Buckle up as we navigate the entwined tracks of faith, nationalism, and capitalism. Our spirited discourse leaps from the laughable to the profound, starting with the absurdity of a the...
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42 - Can You Be a Christian AND an Athlete with Paul Putz?
On this week's podcast we explore the intersection of faith and sports and we're joined by Dr. Paul Putz, the Assistant Director of the Faith & Sports Institute at Baylor's Truett Seminary. Paul is a friend, basketball phenom, and a ...
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41 - Doubt, Kid's Bibles, and Romans 13
Is doubt good or bad? Why is it so hard to find a good Children's Bible? And what do we do with Romans 13? Some think its the Be-All argument to always submit to the government, while others see rebellion as the only godly res...
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40 - Nonviolence and the Paradox of the Christian Witness
On today’s podcast, Malcolm declares war on a certain pizza, we respond to some absurdity about empathy, feminism, and the church, revisit penal substitutionary...
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39 - Revisiting the LGBTQ Convo, DEI, Untrustworthy Pastors, and Civil Wars.
Should we be worried about DEI? Does Texas’ recent states rights argument set us up for a Civil War? And what...
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38 - Listener Feedback, Husbands as ‘Masters,' & Reformed Theology
The Mailbag is FULL. We respond to a number of listener emails, wrestle with some toxic takes of 1 Peter 3, and explore questions surrounding reformed theology. Terrible Tweet:
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37 - Unwrapping 2023
Your 2023 Theology in Pieces Wrapped is here. Listen in to hear ours and maybe your BEST thing you read, listened to, watched, and learned. What surprised you this year? And what are you Most looking forward to in 2024?&...
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36 - Biblical Masculinity and Femininity
Do you prefer Blue or Pink? Action Movies or love novels? Sports or nah?Today we unpack societal perceptions of gender roles, gender stereotypes, and gender-specific commands in the scripture. We rethink the one-size-fits-...
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35 - The Q&A Episode on Faith and Sexuality.
Join us as we attempt to unscramble the unique challenges facing the church's same-sex attracted believers. We respond to listener questions on the feasibility of celibacy, eternal destiny's, and practically how these things play out in t...
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34 - Can We be Real Friends? A Conversation with Eve Tushnet
Unearth the profound intricacies of spiritual friendships, the Southern Baptist Convention controversy and, surprisingly, horror movies, as we journey alongside our guest, Eve Tushnet. Eve, an award-winning author (
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33 - Baptisms and Bibles and Snakes... Oh My!
Are you thirsting for a deeper understanding on complex theological issues? Theology in Pieces tries to give you the tools to see the best arguments on any given theological issue. Whether it be deeper commitments like baptism - who shoul...
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32 - DECLOBBERING Same-Sex Passages of the Bible with Grant Hartley
Prepare for an in-depth look at what the scriptures have to say about all these questions surrounding Homosexuality. With the help of the insightful Grant Hartley, co-host of the Life on Side B podc...
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31 - The Better Good - A Conversation on Gay Christianity with Dr. Nate Collins
When life hands you a revelation at 11, it's hard to know where to go from there. That was the turning point for our guest, Dr. Nate Collins, president and founder of Revoice and author of
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30 - Unpacking Biblical Sexuality: Is It Pro-Gay?
Are you ready to unpack the controversial subject of biblical sexuality? This robust discourse kicks off with a fun chat with Malcolm, revealing his upcoming book and meet-up with historical icon, Malcolm X. While you might wonder what drink we...
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