Between monthly episodes, I am going to start releasing deep dives into topics that got left on the cutting room floor. These will be shorter, less-produced episodes that will be Patreon exclusives. For the next few months, I will release them for free! In this episode, we figure out what the mark of the beast is. To explore the Christianese Patreo…

No book of the Bible captures the fascination and imagination of Christians like Revelation. It is a hotly debated, highly confusing book. So what are we to make of this prophetic, apocalyptic book? To dive deeper into this topic, explore the Christianese Patreon! patreon.com/christianeseโดย Drew Fitzgerald

American religion is increasingly described by what it isn't. This includes the church, who increasingly describes itself as nondenominational. But what is a nondenominational church and why do they all seem different in the exact same ways? To dive deeper into this topic, explore the Christianese Patreon! patreon.com/christianese…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is America's homegrown religion. We all know a little bit about them, but what do they actually believe? How did this church start? Are they just another Christian denomination or a completely different worldview? To dive deeper into this topic, explore the Christianese Patreon go to patreon.com/chris…

There is more to nature than you may have imagined and our call to care for it is greater than you may have thought. God loves what he has made and has put it into your care.โดย Drew Fitzgerald

Separating the Old and New Testaments is a period of silence— both because God does not speak and many Bibles do not describe the 400 years between Malachi and Mathew. But "silent" does not mean "unimportant." In these 400 years, the world changes and sets the stage of the coming of the Messiah.โดย Drew Fitzgerald

What does it mean to have a relationship with God? Answering that question can feel abstract, so we often reply with practices like reading our Bible or praying. But the truth is, there is much more to our relationship with God than spiritual disciplines. It is best summed up in a single word: covenant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…

We all know what Christmas is about (hint: it happened in a manger), but what does it mean for the world? Wand why has the church largely been the biggest opposer of Christmas? When we look at the history of Christmas, we find some surprising answers and a beautiful new way to look at the most wonderful time of the year. Learn more about your ad ch…

Thanksgiving gets overshadowed, and I get it why. Christmas is hard to compete with. But maybe after listening to this episode, you will see thanksgiving in a new way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

Exploring God's glory (with the help of Albert Einstein) reveals the deeper reality of our universe and the greater purpose for our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

In our final episode covering the wisdom books, Drew dives into the songbooks of the Bible. The musical musings plumb the depths of our emotions and relationships, revealing a new dimension of wisdom that we seldom consider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

There is wisdom in suffering, though we often try to avoid it. God has not abandoned us in our pain, but has given us two books—Job and Ecclesiastes—to help us make sense of our circumstances and place in the world. In the end, what we can learn from our struggles might surprise you... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch…

God has woven his wisdom through the world and even collected it into a series of books for us. All we have to is listen to his voice. In this first part of our investigation into the wisdom books of the Bible, we will investigate what (or who) wisdom is and walk through the sage sayings of Proverbs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc…

If "it is for freedom that Christ has set us free," then why does Christianity feel like a list of rules? Why is it so difficult to feel the freedom Jesus talks about? And why are conversations about Christian liberty so divisive? It may be that we've fundamentally misunderstood Christian liberty... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch…

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do bad things happen at all? Can God really be all good and all-powerful, even though he allows us to god through pain and suffering? Despite our tragedies and pains, God is good and there is hope, even in our darkest times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

God's will is unknowable, unfathomable, and completely hidden. It's also accessible, simple, and necessary for us to know. And, truth be told, some of our biggest, most difficult decisions are not oppressive but opportunities for joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

We pray for what we care about the most and for what we believe we need. If you were to watch TV or go on social media, you would think Christians want money and success more than anything else. Jesus offers us something better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

"Praying for you!" has become the equivalent of a Christian sympathy card. We often say it without ever meaning to pray for someone at all. This empty promise affects us more than we may understand and reveals the dark side of Christianity most of us would rather not think about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Most people believe what Hollywood teaches them about the Biblical canon. Don't be most people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

It almost goes without saying that faith and science are in conflict with one another. But what if I told you that this conflict was as fictional as Flubber? What if Christianity and science were a match made in heaven? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

The Sabbath isn't a new idea to Christians, but who has the time to rest and "keep the Sabbath"? Hustle culture tells us rest is for the weak, grind is glorified, and everyone wants to be successful. But that lifestyle is driving us into the ground. What if this ancient practice was countercultural, radical, and necessary as it was three thousand y…

Easter is the most important holiday in Christianity. So why is it so hard to remember when Easter is? Why is it such a small holiday compared to Christmas? And what is Lent, anyway? We answer all those questions and more by taking a deep-dive into the story of Easter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

The most cringe-worthy phrase in all Christendom is more than a grammatical nightmare. Could it be that one of the weirdest "Christian" phrases reveals some startling shifts in the way the church thinks about community and marriage? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

You may not buy into "new year new you", but the start of a new year fills us all with hope. The deep cry of our culture is to discover our identity, to craft our true selves, and to become the best version of us that we can. But for Christians, we don't have to craft our true selves– our identity is given to us. How will that change your 2021? Lea…

We've all been going through a tough year with COVID and the madness of 2020. But, in the Biblical view, this is a passing season. When we think deeply about our live, eternity, and Christmas, we find a source for love, joy, peace, and hope that no year or season could ever take away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho…

After the 2016 election, Christians wrestled with what it means to be an evangelical in a world that sees them as a political group. On the eve of a new election, we need to wrestle with how to live in a nation as citizens of the Kingdom of God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Faith-Based movies promise to change Hollywood, influence culture, and are said to be the "greatest evangelistic tools of our era." But are they successful? Could we–should we– be doing better? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

What do Calvinist believe? What do Arminians believe? Why is this such a big issue? This episode, we get past the straw-man arguments and dismissiveness that often surrounds this debate to get down to the nuts and bolts of soteriology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Some parts of the Bible can be intimidating. But those parts- the people with names we can't pronounce and the ideas that seem irrelevant- contain some of the deepest and most life changing truths in all of Scripture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

When Jesus talks about the law, he talks about love. How do they work together, and what on earth does that have to do with 2020? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

Christian music is divisive, safe for the whole family, encouraging and perplexing. It is the heartbeat of our worship services and theologically vague. It's exciting and the most homogenous genre of music. Wait, what the heck is going on with Christian music? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Some ships are big, and some ships are small, but the most important ship is fellowship- God's purpose for us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

The church has often seen culture as a monolithic dirty thing- it isn't. We have both an incredible call to our culture and are living in a perfect time to live out that calling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

Creativity is exciting but frequently derailed, discouraged, or diverted by criticism. So how do we, as ambassadors of Christ, give and receive criticism in a way that causes redemption? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

It is nice to be creative, but for a Christian it is imperative. You need to be creative is more than a simple desire to be an artist, it is a universal status that allows you to operate freely and fully under the Lordship of Christ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

A divine appointment is a moment when God invades your world, interrupts your day, and makes it abundantly clear that He is present. But isn't God always present? Certainly, we don't always feel him but that doesn't mean God isn't there. Haven't you ever wondered how involved in our lives is God, really? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…

It may seem banal and vague to talk about "our walks", but it's worth thinking about. How are we doing as Christians? Is there a goal to Christian living? And how do we make lasting changes in our lives? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

You have probably heard about the war on Christmas. You are at battle, so to speak, but not in the way you might think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

Is the end of the world really near? Jesus is returning– imminently if not immediately– but when? Now that's a good question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

The big ideas and theology of Christianity shouldn't be locked in seminaries. Theology is for you. It should change the way you think and live. Today we cover the Imago Dei, the image of God, and try to figure out how our design changes everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Miracles, violence, punk rock, and a church led by a former terrorist- and that's just the first half. The book of Acts is a wild, unsafe, deep book full of stories we never read. Come check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

Nothing is more "youth group" than talking about quiet times. They sure seemed important at the time, but I still don't know many people who have figured them out. What were our youth pastors talking about? It it really important to have a scheduled time to pray? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Doubt is often seen as the enemy of faith. But that is not true. We can use our doubt to reject God or we can follow our questions into deeper faith, hope, and dependance on God. All the music on this episode comes from South of Royal's debut album "Deliverance and Doubt." Check it our wherever you get your music. You will be #blessed Learn more ab…

Many evangelicals believe that you become a Christian by inviting Jesus into your heart, reapeating a simple prayer that brings salvation. But is that really all there is to it? Why do people feel like they have to say it over and over again? Is it a trump card to sin, allowing whomever says it to live however they please? What does a person really…

What is your heart? and why should you protect it? If you think this is just about dating, you're going to be surprised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

In the wake of an exhausting election cycle many Christians have been left wondering, "What is an Evangelical?" In fact, many who once thought of themselves as evangelicals are questioning if they still are- or ever were to begin with. So, what is an evangelical? Well, it all depends on where you look for your definition... Learn more about your ad…

The Trinity is a foundational doctrine in Christianity, but actually describing it is particularly difficult. It may be complex, but it is neither inaccessible nor impractical. Understanding God's Triune nature will change the way you live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

What does God sound like? How do you know God has spoken to you? Often we desire an experience over the Word of God. But the truth is, the Word is much more satisfying than any fleeting experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

We all know Bible stories, but do you know how they all fit together? The story of the Old Testament is an epic tale that looks an lot like our own lives and leads us to look for the coming Messiah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesโดย Drew Fitzgerald

You may have heard someone pray for a hedge of protection and wondered what good a row of bushes could possibly do for anyone. Besides, do we need to pray for protection to actually receive it? And how does God actually protect us? Do we have guardian angels? You are protected by God and may not even know it. Spoiler: that's a good thing. Learn mor…