Rethinking Faith

This week we are having a conversation about the sacrament of communion. What is communion? Does anything special or supernatural happen, or is it just a memorial? How have we seen churches practicing the sacrament? Join us as we discuss! If you have any questions, comments, etc., contact us on our website, theologydoesntsuck.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we sat down to talk about John Piper's book "Expository Exultation", and to talk about preaching in general. We had a good conversation about the importance of preaching in the church, the role of the listener in preaching, and more! Submit questions for our upcoming Q&A episode, and any other questions or comments, through the "contact us" page of our website, theologydoesntsuck.com You can get Piper's book by clicking here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the guys are talking about the book of Romans. This episode touches on a lot of different issues in the book, so hopefully you will find it engaging and edifying! Here are some resources we mentioned in the episode: NT Wright, "Justification" Tom Schreiner, "Faith Alone" Michael Horton, "Justification" If you have any questions, comments, episode suggestions, etc., you cant contact us through our website, theologydoesntsuck.com Don't forget to submit questions for our upcoming Q&A episode as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is a little bit lighter as we took some time to talk about Christmas! The conversation went many places, but if you've ever wondered whether Santa Claus is a heretic this might be the episode for you. If you have any questions, comments, episode suggestions, etc., contact us through the "Contact Us" page of our website, theologydoesntsuck.com Also, please submit questions for the upcoming Q&A episode! Submit them through the website and make a note somewhere in your message that it's for the episode.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we brought on Josh's friend Marty, who works as a worship pastor, to talk about why he believes Credobaptism is biblical. This conversation was very fun, so we ended up going a little longer than expected. We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions, thoughts, or suggestions contact us on our website; theologydoesntsuck.com Don't forget to submit questions for the upcoming Q&A episode! Side note: There were a few recording difficulties on Andy's end, so please pardon the slightly worse sound and any little glitches.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the guys sat down with Andy's pastor, Adam Viramontes, and discussed the case for paedobaptism- the practice of baptising the children (even infants) of believers. The conversation ranged from Adam's personal story of embracing paedobaptism, to the nature of God's covenant with his people. We hope that you find this episode challenging and interesting!  For an easy read on the subject, you can get the book "Christian Baptism" by John Murray here: https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/christian-baptism-murray.html If you have any questions, comments, episode suggestions, etc., you can visit us online at theologydoesntsuck.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are taking some time to talk about the belief system known as "Calvinism". In the episode we cover the basic ideas of Calvinism, and we have an interesting discussion about misconceptions and objections some may have regarding it.  If you have any questions, comments, etc., visit us online at theologydoesntsuck.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we had the amazing opportunity to speak with Matt, a friend of Josh's who does mission work in Rwanda. We talked about what Matt is doing with farming communities there, why theology is so important, and much more. The conversation was broad, so there will be something to interest everyone!  Also a note: we had some technical difficulties while recording this episode, and Josh was forced to record with dogs in the background, so we apologize for any issues.  To check out the ministry we talked about in this episode, go to sowersofhopeafa.org To submit any questions, comments, etc., you can reach us on our website, theologydoesntsuck.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing the idea of the "Christian bubble". How do we find a healthy balance between Christian community and engagement of the world? Join us as we think on this important topic for the Christian life. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, episode suggestions, etc., you can contact us through our website: theologydoesntsuck.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing the book "Letters to the Church" by Francis Chan. This book, in which Chan critiques the American church, has gotten a lot of attention recently. We decided to read it for ourselves and share our thoughts! If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, corrections, etc., you can contact us through our website- theologydoesntsuck.com You can purchase "Letters to the Church" by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices