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Adventures in Theology

Adventures in Theology

By Brayden Brookshier

Who says the Bible has to be boring?

Join podcast host, Brayden Brookshier, as he takes listeners into the biblical text and teaches us to learn to read the story, trust the story, and live the story of the Bible. Each episode is brief—like a devotional—but profound, thought-provoking, and full of enthusiasm!

We explore the Bible in search of timeless, life-giving truths; because, after all, there is no greater adventure than knowing the God of the Bible.

Brayden's vocation and education involve biblical research. MA (New Testament Research), Johnson University.
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#19 - Why Jesus? (With Shawn Hart of RZIM)

Adventures in TheologySep 26, 2019

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#111 - Remain in Me (Sermon from Newbreak Church, Ocean Beach)
Mar 21, 202452:44
#110 - A Weary and Worried World (Sermon from Newbreak Church, Ocean Beach)
Dec 11, 202337:42
#109 - Unlocking the Fruit of the Spirit (Sermon from Newbreak Church, Ocean Beach)
Nov 27, 202338:57
#108 - Thriving in Babylon (Sermon from Newbreak Church, Ocean Beach)
Sep 25, 202338:05
#107 - What Really Happened in the Garden of Eden (a sample reading from my new book!)
Aug 29, 202331:13
#106 - P.U.S.H. through Life (A Short Devo on Prayer)
Aug 10, 202309:21
#105 - Praying WITH Our Kids (feat. author Erica Renaud)
Jul 07, 202323:26
#104 - The Dream that Told the Course of History (Daniel 2)
Feb 16, 202311:56
#103 - When the Lighthouse Becomes a Lamp (Daniel 1)
Feb 09, 202311:54
#102 - Exciting Announcement Heading into 2023!!!
Dec 31, 202208:04
#101 - More Than a White Man's Religion (with Abdu Murray of Embracing the Truth)

#101 - More Than a White Man's Religion (with Abdu Murray of Embracing the Truth)

Abdu has been on with us before and he is back again! This time we talk about his latest book, More Than a White Man's Religion, but we especially hone in on the issue of slavery in the ancient world and how we read that in light of modern times. As always, it's a great discussion with this very intelligent Christian apologist.  Get Abdu's book: More Than a White Man's Religion: Why the Gospel Has Never Been Merely White, Male-Centered, or Just Another Religion

Follow Abdu on Instagram: @abdumurray12 or find resources on his website: embracethetruth.org

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Get my book: Flash Theology: A Visual Guide to Knowing and Enjoying God More

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Nov 29, 202233:11
#100 - More Than Conquerors Through God’s Unconquerable Love (Romans 8, Part 7)
Nov 19, 202231:46
#99 - The Way the Holy Spirit Helps Us Pray (Romans 8, Part 6)
Nov 12, 202232:02
#98 - Heirs of a New World (Romans 8, Part 5)
Nov 02, 202235:34
#97 - Something in Me Still Has to Die (Romans 8, Part 4)
Oct 29, 202237:52
#96 - Life in the Spirit (Romans 8, Part 3)
Oct 15, 202241:04
#95 - But You Are No Longer in the Flesh (Romans 8, Part 2)
Oct 12, 202227:55
#94 - Set Free from the Tyranny of Sin and of Death (Romans 8, Part 1)
Oct 06, 202238:11
#93 - A Pastor and a Priest Walk into a Bar... A Joyful, Curious, and Enlightening Conversation with a Catholic Priest (featuring Father David Michael Moses)

#93 - A Pastor and a Priest Walk into a Bar... A Joyful, Curious, and Enlightening Conversation with a Catholic Priest (featuring Father David Michael Moses)

Sep 29, 202201:00:10
#92 - Habits of the Household with Justin Whitmel Earley
Sep 22, 202240:37
#91 - Vocational Singleness, Friendships, and Equipping the Church to Love Gay People (with Pieter Valk of Equip Your Community)

#91 - Vocational Singleness, Friendships, and Equipping the Church to Love Gay People (with Pieter Valk of Equip Your Community)

The first episode back in a while and we are not messing around! I found Pieter on Instragram and have been enthralled by the awesome ministry he has been doing. Pieter is a gay Christian who is committed to a biblically traditional sexual ethic (celibacy). What makes Pieter stand out is just how compelling his life is. He is showcasing how the Church can retrieve the power of friendships and restore dignity to those who choose a life of vocational singleness. Listen in for some great insights from my new friend!

A lot of resources were referenced in this episode, see below for some links!

https://www.amazon.com/Families-Crossroads-Beyond-Tradition-Options/dp/0830816550

https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Friendship-Finding-Celibate-Christian/dp/1587433494


Pieter's resources:

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Sep 01, 202248:42
#90 - The Surprisingly Easy and Freeing Way to Be Humble (1 Peter, Part 7)
Apr 08, 202231:58
#89 - 3 Things Peter Teaches Us on Suffering (1 Peter, Part 6)

#89 - 3 Things Peter Teaches Us on Suffering (1 Peter, Part 6)

Peter's letter has a lot to say about suffering! In this episode we synthesize what he has to say into 3 big ideas on his perspective and how that helps us today.

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Be on the lookout for my upcoming book: "A Resurrected Cosmos."

Check out AdventuresinTheology.com for more resources like the blog.

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Mar 25, 202226:46
#88 - The Puzzle of Spirits in Prison, the Flood, and Baptism (1 Peter, Part 5)
Mar 14, 202235:24
#87 - What It Means to Be the "Royal Priesthood" (1 Peter, Part 4)
Feb 25, 202232:36
#86 - How We Misunderstand Holiness & Why It Matters (1 Peter, Part 3)
Feb 18, 202241:21
#85 - Living in the Tension of Sorrow and Joy (1 Peter, Part 2)
Feb 04, 202237:10
#84 - Reborn! (1 Peter, Part 1)
Jan 28, 202246:31
#83 - Thinking & Praying; Inhale & Exhale

#83 - Thinking & Praying; Inhale & Exhale

Another one-off episode, but with a thought I have lately through my experience and which provides a perspective on what Paul could mean by his exhortation to "pray constantly" (1 Thessalonians 5:17). 

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Nov 19, 202112:17
#82 - Desolation Or Consolation: What Are You Experiencing?
Nov 12, 202123:15
#81 - Who is My Neighbor? (Parables, Part 2)

#81 - Who is My Neighbor? (Parables, Part 2)

In this episode, we watch as someone tries to trap Jesus in a question: "Who is my neighbor?" Tune in to hear the surprising answer and what it means for us as we expand our categories of how we see humanity!

Want to know how to read the parables to get the most out of them? Read this blog post I wrote for helpful insight for this series: https://newbreak.church/matthew-20-a-lesson-on-how-to-read-the-parables-of-jesus/

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Check out AdventuresinTheology.com for more resources like the blog.

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Aug 12, 202124:24
#80 - Is the World Getting Better or Worse? (Parables, Part 1)
Aug 05, 202115:46
#79 - 3 Insights from This Experiment (Gratitude Experiment, Part 4)

#79 - 3 Insights from This Experiment (Gratitude Experiment, Part 4)

In this episode, we wrap up what we have to say about the gratitude experiment (for now!) and I offer 3 insights from this experiment. Tune in to hear what they are! And let's continue to be people who look for and find gratitude in everyday life!

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Check out AdventuresinTheology.com for more resources like the blog.

Like the podcast? Subscribe and give a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen from! And please share this podcast with others who you think would be encouraged by it. Your help in spreading the word is highly appreciated.

Jul 28, 202115:43
#78 - How to Bring the Past and the Future into the Present Moment (Gratitude Experiment, Part 3)
Jul 15, 202114:47
#77 - Are We Older Than God? (Gratitude Experiment, Part 2)

#77 - Are We Older Than God? (Gratitude Experiment, Part 2)

Are we older than God? It might be a silly-sounding question but G.K. Chesterton provides an interesting quote that helps us consider this. Listen in as we are inspired to see the connection between gratitude and an encore! 

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Check out AdventuresinTheology.com for more resources like the blog.

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Jul 05, 202117:41
#76 - 5:18 p.m. (Gratitude Experiment, Part 1)

#76 - 5:18 p.m. (Gratitude Experiment, Part 1)

As we kick off a new podcast series on gratitude, I want to share with you a specific practice that has been profoundly impactful to me. Listen in as we introduce the powerful impacts of gratitude, inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:18. 

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Jun 09, 202114:21
#75 - From Spiritual Disciplines to Spiritual Delights!
May 29, 202113:43
#74 - How to Lead Your Family Around Personalized Values
Mar 18, 202116:42
#73 - Why Theism is Compatible with Science and Naturalism is Not (With Matt Marzec)
Mar 11, 202152:34
#72 - A Philosophical Approach to God and Science (With Matt Marzec)
Mar 09, 202140:06
#71 - Hide and Seek, But Who's Hiding?

#71 - Hide and Seek, But Who's Hiding?

If life was a game of hide and seek, and the characters are God and humanity, who is the one hiding? And who is the one seeking? Listen in as we talk about how this question changes how we read the whole biblical story! 

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Feb 19, 202117:18
#70 - The Return (Hosea, Part 3)
Feb 17, 202127:10
#69 - The Vow (Hosea, Part 2)
Feb 04, 202131:02
#68 - The Prodigal Wife (Hosea, Part 1)

#68 - The Prodigal Wife (Hosea, Part 1)

We begin the first of the next few weeks looking at some key passages in the book of Hosea, one of the twelve minor prophets. In this episode, we set up the plot of Hosea, which lends itself to talking about the plot of everything else too. Do we know how to talk about the plot of the story?

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Jan 28, 202131:47
#67 - Meeting God in the Bible (With Pastor John Linebarger)
Jan 14, 202141:15
#66 - Searching for Enough (with Tyler Staton of Oaks Church Brooklyn)
Jan 07, 202147:51
#65 - Joy Was Born in Bethlehem (Luke 2:8-20, Advent)

#65 - Joy Was Born in Bethlehem (Luke 2:8-20, Advent)

What if I told you that Jesus is not only the "reason for the season" but also the joy of the season? This episode features a sermon I preached during Advent in 2017. As we look at Luke 2:8-20 I want to challenge us to enjoy Christmas more and more each and every year. Listen in to see what I mean! 


Check out AdventuresinTheology.com for more resources like the blog.


Follow me on Instagram: @braydenbrookshier. I would be delighted to connect with you. Let me know how Adventures in Theology is impacting you, or, you can reach out to ask a question or provide a suggestion for an upcoming episode!


Like the podcast? Subscribe and give a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen from! And please share this podcast with others who you think would be encouraged by it. Your help in spreading the word is highly appreciated.


You can support the podcast by going to https://anchor.fm/adventures-in-theology then click "Support". All support helps produce more content and more opportunities for future ministry ideas that cannot come into fruition without funding.

Dec 03, 202027:02
#64 - Writings Songs for Monday Morning Devotionals (with Jon Guerra, Artist & Song Writer)

#64 - Writings Songs for Monday Morning Devotionals (with Jon Guerra, Artist & Song Writer)

Today we spend some time getting to know Christian music artist, Jon Guerra. Jon's style is less Sunday worship and more like Monday morning prayer. We talk more in-depth about his song "Kingdom of God," what inspired it and what it means. We also have lots of candid moments, too!

Follow Jon on Instagram:  @iamjonguerra

https://www.jonguerramusic.com/

"Kingdom of God": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGUWXUCg28w

"Kingdom of God" (Acoustic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq6sa7NCYFc

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Check out AdventuresinTheology.com for more resources like the blog.

Follow me on Instagram: @braydenbrookshier. I would be delighted to connect with you. Let me know how Adventures in Theology is impacting you, or, you can reach out to ask a question or provide a suggestion for an upcoming episode!

Like the podcast? Subscribe and give a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen from! And please share this podcast with others who you think would be encouraged by it. Your help in spreading the word is highly appreciated.

You can support the podcast by going to https://anchor.fm/adventures-in-theology then click "Support". All support helps produce more content and more opportunities for future ministry ideas that cannot come into fruition without funding.

Nov 25, 202042:15
#63 - Reading Scripture with the Grand Narrative in Mind (with Professor Todd Chipman)

#63 - Reading Scripture with the Grand Narrative in Mind (with Professor Todd Chipman)

Professor Todd Chipman's book, Scripture Storyline, is a helpful resource that provides a framework for reading the Bible from cover to cover, while also showing an abundance of connections that draw the Old and New Testament together. Today we discuss his book and hear more from Todd as we divulge into some other topics as well. 

Get Todd's book, Scripture Storyline on Amazon here:  https://amzn.to/38WHAv5 

Connect with Todd

Twitter: @ToddRChipman

Email: tchipman@mbts.edu 


Check out AdventuresinTheology.com for more resources like the blog.

Follow me on Instagram: @braydenbrookshier. I would be delighted to connect with you. Let me know how Adventures in Theology is impacting you, or, you can reach out to ask a question or provide a suggestion for an upcoming episode!

Like the podcast? Subscribe and give a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen from! And please share this podcast with others who you think would be encouraged by it. Your help in spreading the word is highly appreciated.

You can support the podcast by going to https://anchor.fm/adventures-in-theology then click "Support". All support helps produce more content and more opportunities for future ministry ideas that cannot come into fruition without funding.

Nov 19, 202033:52
#62 - Regardless of Who Wins the Election...

#62 - Regardless of Who Wins the Election...

Some important thoughts that are meant to encourage us during this election season.


Connect with me on Instagram, @BraydenBrookshier

Nov 05, 202022:49