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Theology on Air

By Theology on Tap, Houston

Theology on Air is a weekly podcast that explores the truth claims of Christianity, often through the eyes of non-Christians. Agnostics, atheists, skeptics, and people of other faiths discuss and debate the issues of the day and the timeless questions of the past. We'll dig deep into theology, the Bible, and current events, but we promise to do so with charity, grace, and a bit of humor. Theology on Air is brought to you by the leadership of Theology by the Pint, Houston and recorded at the studios of First Lutheran, Houston.
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Around the Blackboard: TOT Looks at Current Events & Headlines - March 2021

Theology on AirMar 04, 2021

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White Pill Radio, Episode 13: Unhappy Americans, Freedom of Speech, and a Major White Pill

White Pill Radio, Episode 13: Unhappy Americans, Freedom of Speech, and a Major White Pill

Sarah, Evan, and Scotty take a look at the most current news from the Christian worldview. We look at two stories about how unhappy Americans are (especially Gen Z), the threat to freedom of speech, the closing of a Bible museum, and a major white pill regarding pornography in Texas.

Mar 22, 202401:08:12
Podcast BONUS: Does the Bible Sometimes Get It Wrong? A Live TBTP Looking at Inerrancy, Inspiration, and More

Podcast BONUS: Does the Bible Sometimes Get It Wrong? A Live TBTP Looking at Inerrancy, Inspiration, and More

Is the Bible reliable? True? Trustworthy? Are the 'red-letter' words more important than the rest? Does it ever get it wrong? Have you ever read something weird in the Bible and questioned whether maybe that author "got it wrong?" Are Paul's words just as important as Jesus' words? Can we trust the Bibles we have today? Are we still bound by the rules and teachings from thousands of years ago? Or is it naive to think the Bible has no errors? Did God write it or did humans? We explore whether the Bible is inerrant, inspired, infallible, and any other "I" word you can think of. Is it really authoritative for readers in 2024? If not, how do you know which parts to trust and follow? And what areas of our modern lives are affected by how we answer these questions?

Mar 21, 202401:38:13
Eschaton Salon: A Roundtable Conversation Anyone Can Understand

Eschaton Salon: A Roundtable Conversation Anyone Can Understand

There's a lot in the book of Revelation that is confusing, perplexing, even scary. But if you want to understand the basics of the various "end times" schools of thought, this is the podcast episode for you. Sarah talks with a Pre-Millennialist, and Amillennialist, and a Post-Millennialist to look at their different readings of Revelation and how they came to their conclusions.

Mar 15, 202401:52:05
Are Missionaries Obsolete? With Bill Scott

Are Missionaries Obsolete? With Bill Scott

Bill Scott joins Sarah and Evan to talk about his story of doing mission work and how learning apologetics is helpful in that venture.

Mar 08, 202401:11:54
White Pill Radio, Episode 12: Soldier Suicide, Intellectual Diversity, Christian Nationalism, and IVF

White Pill Radio, Episode 12: Soldier Suicide, Intellectual Diversity, Christian Nationalism, and IVF

Austin and Ken join Evan to look at four news stories this week: the strange story of the soldier committing suicide for the cause of Palestine, a bill in Indiana that forces intellectual diversity at universities, whether rights come from God or not, and the Alabama Supreme Court saying IVF babies are indeed human children.

Mar 01, 202401:15:14
Demonology 101: With Austin Freeman

Demonology 101: With Austin Freeman

Dr. Austin Freeman, the hippest professor this side of the Mississippi, joins us to talk about demons. What are they? Is Satan their boss? Why do we ignore them in the West? And what horror movies get it right? Learn more about HCU's Apologetics program here: https://www.facebook.com/hcuapologetics/.

Feb 23, 202401:12:58
Purgatory: Real? Or No? Two Protestants Debate at a Mini-TBTP.

Purgatory: Real? Or No? Two Protestants Debate at a Mini-TBTP.

An interesting Mini-TBTP took place recently where two Protestants, Jerry Walls and Juan Carlos Martinez, looked at the issue of Purgatory. Usually considered a major divide between Catholics and Protestants, Dr. Walls defends it as a Protestant. This event was held at First Lutheran prior to a more formal debate on the same topic between James White and Trent Horn.

Feb 20, 202401:29:06
White Pill Radio, Episode 11

White Pill Radio, Episode 11

On this episode, we look at the controversial "He Gets Us" Super Bowl ad, non-Christian "churches," and Dave Grohl's BBQ for the homeless. Thanks to Scotty Swingler and Mace Perez for joining Sarah and Evan!

Feb 16, 202401:11:14
What's Up with High Church? Two Anglicans and a Lutheran Explain the Liturgical Hype

What's Up with High Church? Two Anglicans and a Lutheran Explain the Liturgical Hype

Pastors Drew Knowles and Andy Gray of Oak Forest Church join Sarah and Evan to talk all things liturgy. What is it? Is it just the old customs of dead religion? Or does it have a particularly important place in the modern world?

Feb 09, 202401:14:34
Get Back to Church! With Joel Davis
Feb 02, 202401:00:38
White Pill Radio, Episode 10: Texas Invasion, AI Bots, Abortion Tours, and More

White Pill Radio, Episode 10: Texas Invasion, AI Bots, Abortion Tours, and More

Sarah and Evan are joined by Austin Freeman and Ken Cowan to talk about the latest headlines, including the immigration crisis on Texas' border, Kamala Harris' abortion tour, and two AI stories. Parents, in case you listen to this in front of your children, from about 51 minutes to 1 hour 7 minutes, we talk about the rise of AI sexbots and pornography. You might want to skip by that. It's not graphic, but, you know.

Jan 26, 202401:20:08
Is Social Justice Biblical Justice? A TBTP Live Event

Is Social Justice Biblical Justice? A TBTP Live Event

Theology by the Pint ventured down for our first-ever event in Sugar Land. We looked at the question, "Is Social Justice Biblical Justice?" How does the Bible speak to the current issues of the day? What aspects of the Bible do we look to? Is it all just a matter of interpretation?

Jan 20, 202401:34:31
The Deconstruction of Christianity: With Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett

The Deconstruction of Christianity: With Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett

Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett join us to discuss their new book, The Deconstruction of Christianity. Is deconstruction something of a fad or a real threat to Christianity? Is it just maturing in the faith or is it tearing it down with nothing else to put in its place? We talk about all of that and much more.

Jan 19, 202401:08:22
White Pill Radio, Episode 9

White Pill Radio, Episode 9

We look at Lil Nas X's "comeback," "Wife" and "Husband" as offensive language, Mark Zuckerberg's doomsday bunker, and whether Christian schools should be involved in athletics. Thanks to new voice Skyler Womack for participating!

Jan 12, 202401:00:35
The Street Smarts of Spiritual Conversations. With Greg Koukl

The Street Smarts of Spiritual Conversations. With Greg Koukl

Well-known apologist Greg Koukl joins Sarah and Evan to talk about the kinds of real faith conversations we can and need to have. Author of "Tactics" and president of Stand to Reason (https://www.str.org/), Greg brings a wealth of experience to the table. You won't want to miss his insights!

Jan 05, 202401:07:05
Is Muslim Theology to Blame? With Bill Scott.

Is Muslim Theology to Blame? With Bill Scott.

Given the headlines these past few months, we thought it would be wise to revisit the core theological tenants of Islam. We're joined by budding apologist Bill Scott who has studied Islam extensively.

Dec 29, 202301:10:24
White Pill Radio, Episode 8: Islamic Conversions, No Christians as Foster Parents, Hulk Hogan, and More!

White Pill Radio, Episode 8: Islamic Conversions, No Christians as Foster Parents, Hulk Hogan, and More!

WPR favorites Juan Carlos Martinez and Mace Perez join Evan to take a look at some very interesting headlines and our attempts to analyze them through a Christian worldview. We look at a recent proposal by the Biden Administration which would effectively make it impossible for Christians to foster children, a trend of young women converting to Islam, Hulk Hogan getting baptized, the Catholic Church blessing same sex unions, and a plagiarism scandal at Harvard.

Dec 22, 202301:09:31
I Do Not Permit a Woman to Speak...Or Do I? A TBTP Live Event

I Do Not Permit a Woman to Speak...Or Do I? A TBTP Live Event

Theology by the Pint looks at women in ministry at our December, 2023 live event. Can women be pastors? Should they be pastors? What texts speak to the limits of women in ministry? Dr. Lynn Cohick and Chaplain Natasha Young join us for this interesting debate.

Dec 15, 202301:35:23
Sons of Thunder, Part 3: Catholic V. Protestant on Salvation

Sons of Thunder, Part 3: Catholic V. Protestant on Salvation

Following an interesting conversation between Juan Carlos Martinez (former Catholic now Presbyterian) and James Prather (former Presbyterian now Catholic), we realized so much more ground needed to be covered. Not to worry! James brought in Michael Gormley of Lay Evangelist and Evan did a little more than just host on this third episode of this dialogue. This time, we narrowed the scope to just the question of salvation. Do Catholics really teach that works are necessary for salvation? Do we agree on grace? Or is the divide pretty much set in stone at this point?

Dec 15, 202301:10:22
White Pill Radio, Episode 7: Satanic Abortions, Jimmy Stewart Resurrected, Whiteness, and More

White Pill Radio, Episode 7: Satanic Abortions, Jimmy Stewart Resurrected, Whiteness, and More

Wow, we crammed a lot in in just over an hour. This is a spicy one with a fair amount of disagreement. See who you agree with! We look at a bizarre article in Cosmopolitan magazine, resurrecting Jimmy Stewart for some AI holiday reading, how to talk about "Whiteness," and shocking Congressional testimony about genocide.

Dec 09, 202301:16:03
Sons of Thunder, Part 2: Catholic V. Protestant on Authority

Sons of Thunder, Part 2: Catholic V. Protestant on Authority

Following an interesting conversation between Juan Carlos Martinez (former Catholic now Presbyterian) and James Prather (former Presbyterian now Catholic), we realized so much more ground needed to be covered. Not to worry! James brought in Michael Gormley of Lay Evangelist and Evan did a little more than just host on a sequel episode. This time, we narrowed the scope to just the question of authority. Is it scripture alone? Are popes really infallible? We go pretty deep on this episode of Theology on Air. And yes, a third episode has already been recorded and will be out soon.

Dec 01, 202301:14:13
Mary - The Defiant Voice of Hope - with Amy Orr-Ewing

Mary - The Defiant Voice of Hope - with Amy Orr-Ewing

Amy Orr-Ewing, scholar and apologist, joins Sarah and Evan to talk about Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Thinking that honoring her would be "too Catholic," have Protestants given short shrift to Mary? Is it time to look at her not as just a passive vessel, but a powerful voice for justice?

Nov 29, 202355:22
White Pill Radio, Episode 6

White Pill Radio, Episode 6

Sarah, Evan, Mace, and James look at Catholic Leftism (?), the popularity of Osama bin Laden, Homeschooling, and the loss of literacy in America.

Nov 17, 202358:58
Food and Faith: The Surprising Connections Between the Bible, Our Food, and the Good Life

Food and Faith: The Surprising Connections Between the Bible, Our Food, and the Good Life

Pastor Meredith Mills joins Sarah and Evan to talk about food and its many explicit and implicit connections to faith. From its use in hospitality to our need to be connected to the earth, good stewardship of real food is something Christians should start to incorporate into their faith walk. We look at some controversial topics as well, like the food industrial complex and whether we should rethink mega-farms.

Nov 10, 202357:14
White Pill Radio, Episode 5: AI Deepfakes, Hamas in America, an Open Border, and Trans-Age

White Pill Radio, Episode 5: AI Deepfakes, Hamas in America, an Open Border, and Trans-Age

The smaller-than-usual crew of Sarah and Evan look nothing but spicy topics on this episode of WPR. We look at the use of AI images to create deepfakes of real people, the bizarre support for Hamas in the United States, the open southern border and whether Christians should support immigration, and the newest trend in the trans world: trans-age. Let us know what you think!


And while this show does not use any potty talk, the themes are probably not appropriate for kids under 15 or so. Your call, parents.

Nov 03, 202301:09:50
What Makes a Person a Person? Exploring the Mind, Body, & Soul. With Eric Hernandez

What Makes a Person a Person? Exploring the Mind, Body, & Soul. With Eric Hernandez

Are we a body with a soul? A soul with a body? Only the mind? Are souls gendered? What makes us different from other creatures? Guest speaker Eric Hernandez dialogues with our very own Beth White to look at different views of the soul. Of course, there's a panel discussion as well. This live event took place October 17. If you're in Houston and you like what you hear, visit houstontot.com to learn about our live events and come see us in person!


And normally, we release episodes on Friday now...but as November 2 is All Souls Day...well, we figured we would release this one a day early.

Nov 02, 202301:31:42
Slavery in the New Testament and Ancient World. With Dr. Lynn Cohick.

Slavery in the New Testament and Ancient World. With Dr. Lynn Cohick.

Dr. Lynn Cohick of Houston Christian University and Houston Theology Seminary joins Sarah and Evan to look at slavery in the New Testament and the ancient world at-large. We compare it to the slavery seen in America and the present day. It is a tough, but necessary, topic to tackle given modern implications.


While this episode is not marked "Explicit," there are some difficult conversations around the abuse, including sexual abuse, of slaves. You may not want your children to listen in on those conversations.

Oct 27, 202301:14:57
White Pill Radio Episode 4: All Things Hamas/Israel

White Pill Radio Episode 4: All Things Hamas/Israel

Sarah, Evan, Mace, and Ken gather to talk about the Israel/Hamas war from a Christian worldview.

Oct 20, 202301:03:52
Catholic or Presbyterian? One of Each Makes the Case.

Catholic or Presbyterian? One of Each Makes the Case.

Former-Catholic-turned-Presbyterian Juan Carlos Martinez dialogues with former-Presbyterian-turned-Catholic James Prather. Why did they each convert? Can they change each other's minds? We just scratch the surface of some very big questions. A sequel is already in the works!

Oct 13, 202301:06:28
Theology on Air Reacts to An Abortion Debate on the Whatever Podcast

Theology on Air Reacts to An Abortion Debate on the Whatever Podcast

Roman Catholic apologist Trent Horn and YouTuber Destiny had an intense debate on the topic of abortion on the Whatever Podcast recently. We thought it would be worthwhile to hit the highlights and ask some questions about what was presented. Where do the arguments work? When do they fall apart? How are Christians to think about this issue?

Oct 02, 202301:02:10
White Pill Radio 3: Gov't Shutdowns, Real Community, and More Trans Controversies

White Pill Radio 3: Gov't Shutdowns, Real Community, and More Trans Controversies

Oscar Villanueva and Scotty Swingler join Evan (no Sarah this time!) to look at an impending government shutdown, Blink 182's new album (and the meaning behind it), and another story looking at the transgender division in our country.

Sep 26, 202301:02:14
Is Christianity Making a Comeback? With Justin Brierley.

Is Christianity Making a Comeback? With Justin Brierley.

Justin Brierley, host of the popular apologetics podcast Unbelievable for over 17 years and author of The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God, joins Sarah and Evan to look at his new book. He offers hopeful insights on evidence that perhaps Christianity is "not dead yet" in the West, and draws from his many contacts and interviews to explain why that is the case. Check out his book and his website here.

Sep 18, 202301:02:25
From Slain to Saved: Knowing the Holy Spirit after Leaving the Prosperity Gospel

From Slain to Saved: Knowing the Holy Spirit after Leaving the Prosperity Gospel

Costi Hinn joins TOA for a look at the errors of the Prosperity Gospel. The nephew of a famous televangelist, Costi has seen the lavish lifestyles up close and personal and explains how that movement is at odds with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Sep 11, 202301:06:09
White Pill Radio 2: Activists Arrested, "Backwards" Catholics, Trans Pronouns, and More

White Pill Radio 2: Activists Arrested, "Backwards" Catholics, Trans Pronouns, and More

White Pill Radio will become a regular feature of Theology on Air. Four TOTers will come together with hot-off-the-press stories and offer a Christian lens to them. What is a White Pill? Well, the blue pill means you are content to live in the matrix. The red pill means you are awake to reaity, the good, bad and ugly. The black pill means you are awake to reality and have no hope. The white pill means you have hope in spite of the way things look at the minute. If you like this format, let us know! If you don't...well, I guess let us know that, too.


While there is no explicit content in this episode, as in dirty words, the topics are really only for adults. We talk about current events and hot-button cultural issues. So perhaps the younger homeschoolers aren't quite ready for this episode.

Sep 09, 202301:11:52
Is the Kingdom of God Here? With Stephen Curto.

Is the Kingdom of God Here? With Stephen Curto.

TOT regular Stephen Curto hangs out with Sarah and Evan to look at the surprisingly controversial question of whether or not the Kingdom of God is actually here and now. Most Christians assume the answer to that is yes. But is it only a "not yet" reality, and not an "already" reality? We dig deep on this Theology on Air.

Sep 04, 202301:08:34
Misunderstood: People and Stories in the Bible You've Gotten Wrong. With Maurice Hobbs

Misunderstood: People and Stories in the Bible You've Gotten Wrong. With Maurice Hobbs

Pastor Maurice Hobbs joins us to take a look at two people and one story we commonly misunderstand. Thomas is dubbed the doubter and Mary Magdalene is seen as a prostitute. Meanwhile, Acts 2 is seen as Pentecost for everyone, including Gentiles. Are we wrong? How?

Aug 28, 202355:56
White Pill Radio, Episode 1: R.I.P. Metaverse, Trans Issues, Barbie, and a Youth Conservative Movement
Aug 22, 202301:13:10
The Upside Down Kingdom. With Pastor Scotty Swingler

The Upside Down Kingdom. With Pastor Scotty Swingler

Riffing off of Stranger Things, Pastor Scotty Swinger of Sugar Land Baptist joins Sarah and Evan to consider the revolutionary way of life to which Jesus calls his followers.

Aug 21, 202301:07:44
Trust the Science? With Dr. Jim Tour. A Live TOT Event.

Trust the Science? With Dr. Jim Tour. A Live TOT Event.

A leading scientist in the world, Dr. Jim Tour of Rice University joins TOT for an in-person event that looks at the relationship between faith and science. Is it one or the other? Or are they compatible?

Aug 19, 202301:32:39
Ask the Rabbi! With Rabbi Stuart Federow

Ask the Rabbi! With Rabbi Stuart Federow

Rabbi Stuart Federow joins Sarah and Evan for a friendly sit-down. We look at the major differences between Christianity and Judaism and ask a few questions that some might consider controversial. For those of us not terribly informed about Jewish thought and theology, you'll find it an interesting episode.

Aug 14, 202301:28:18
Are You Scared To Talk About Jesus? With Andy Bannister

Are You Scared To Talk About Jesus? With Andy Bannister

Evangelist, author, and apologist Andy Bannister joins TOA to talk about his latest book, “How to Talk About Jesus Without Sounding Like an Idiot.” In this wide-ranging interview, we talk about the context in which Christians find themselves and Andy offers some very practical insights on sharing the Gospel in a less Christian Era. You can learn more about Andy by visiting Solas-cpc.org and check out his book on Amazon.

Aug 07, 202301:09:48
Can You Hear God's Voice? With Jim Stern. 

Can You Hear God's Voice? With Jim Stern. 

Jim Stern of Trexo joins TOA to talk about the Trinity in a way you may have never considered. He talks about the way Christians should have unique relationships with each person of the Trinity, the Father, the Son, and the Spirit. Instead of a generic relationship with the “God blob”, Jim peels apart the work of each Person of the Trinity and talks about hearing the voice of one of these persons in your prayer life. You’ll definitely find it interesting! 

Jul 31, 202301:06:09
Rejection and Pain Leads to Faith Over Fear: With Cam Ayala

Rejection and Pain Leads to Faith Over Fear: With Cam Ayala

Cam Ayala was a college athlete, a contestant on The Bachelorette, and an all-around good guy. But a medical condition followed him everywhere he went, eventually leading to the amputation of his right leg. In time, he came to faith and found new meaning and purpose in life. Hear his inspiring story here! 

Jul 24, 202301:04:55
No King But Christ - A Mini TOT

No King But Christ - A Mini TOT

Should Christians endorse a form of libertarian anarchy? Or use God's Law to establish our political order? We have a mini Theology on Tap event featuring Ken Cowan and Calvin Maynard discussing two views of the Christian social order.

Jul 17, 202301:48:06
Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 11: New Apostolic Reformation, Part 2. With Holly Pivec & Douglas Geivett

Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 11: New Apostolic Reformation, Part 2. With Holly Pivec & Douglas Geivett

The authors of Counterfeit Kingdom, Holly Pivec and R. Douglas Geivett, join Sarah and Evan for the second of a two-part look at the New Apostolic Reformation, a movement that has drawn a lot of criticism but continues to grow. In NAR, the miraculous is normalized and incredible claims are made almost daily. But are these claims true and/or Biblical? Many thanks to Holly and Douglas for giving us their time!



Jul 10, 202301:08:60
Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 10: The New Apostolic Reformation, Part 1. With Holly Pivec & Douglas Geivett

Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 10: The New Apostolic Reformation, Part 1. With Holly Pivec & Douglas Geivett

The authors of Counterfeit Kingdom, Holly Pivec and R. Douglas Geivett, join Sarah and Evan for the first of a two-part look at the New Apostolic Reformation, a movement that has drawn a lot of criticism but continues to grow. In NAR, the miraculous is normalized and incredible claims are made almost daily. But are these claims true and/or Biblical? Many thanks to Holly and Douglas for giving us their time!



Jul 03, 202301:08:17
Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 9: "Pop Occult": Tarot, Astrology, Crystals and Witchtok.
Jun 26, 202301:13:17
Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 8: Trumpism, Q-Anon, and Christian Nationalism. With Mike Austin.

Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 8: Trumpism, Q-Anon, and Christian Nationalism. With Mike Austin.

Scholar and author Mike Austin joins us to take a look at all things Christian Nationalism. There is some concern that this misplaced patriotism has itself become a kind of cult in evangelical Christianity and Donald Trump is the idol. Is that the case? What are the lines of demarcation with such declarations? We cover a lot of controversial ground in this episode!

Jun 19, 202301:14:15
A TOT Live Event: Are the Gifts of the Spirit Still Active in the Church?

A TOT Live Event: Are the Gifts of the Spirit Still Active in the Church?

Theology on Tap looks at whether the gifts of the Spirit - particularly the "sign" gifts of tongues, healing, and prophecy - are still active in the church today. Some (cessationists) say these gifts have ceased while others (continuationists) say these gifts have continued into the present day. Josh Feinberg of Christ Community Church and Kelly Edmiston of The Vineyard Church of Sugar Land are our featured speakers followed by a panel discussion.

Jun 15, 202301:31:49
Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 7: The Deconstruction Movement & Progressive Christianity. With Tim Hull

Fringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 7: The Deconstruction Movement & Progressive Christianity. With Tim Hull

Apologist and Pastor Tim Hull of Dealing With Deconstruction with Tim Hull joins Sarah and Evan to consider whether Deconstructionism and Liberal Christianity have strayed too far from Orthodox Christianity. Who gets to judge? And by what standard?

Jun 12, 202301:15:57