Best Corey Lord Podcasts (2025)

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Is Celebrating Christmas a Bad Thing? 37:32

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In this special Christmas Eve episode of The Theology Is Fun Podcast, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben take on one of the more surprising questions that tends to surface this time of year: Should Christians celebrate Christmas at all? And why do some argue that putting Christ at the center of the holiday actually violates biblical worship? The conversation ce…

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THE WAR FOR CHRISTMAS || DECEMBER 21, 2025 || COREY RUSSELL 39:19

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Join us as we celebrate what God did in 2025 and sow into what He'll do in 2026: https://bit.ly/houseyearendgiving HOUSE Denver - Sunday Service Featured Scripture: Revelation 12:1-5 For more information about our church please visit: housedenver.co Instagram: @housedenver.co

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Christmas is the Answer to Chaos 27:48

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Welcome back to The Theology Is Fun Podcast with Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben! After wrapping up their two-part series on Christmas songs, Corey and Ben turn their attention to a deeper question beneath the season: Why does Christmas matter so much when life feels chaotic? In this episode, the guys walk through Isaiah 7, unpacking the historical crisis fa…

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640: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 119 1:18:42

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Join Maggie and Corey for some exciting discussion of adaptation theory today, building on recent discussions.Corey and Maggie explore the terms and ideas of adaption and discuss plotting adaptations on axes. Data! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 119, recorded on December 15, 2025. Join us on th…

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THE AUTHORITY OF THE BELIEVER || BRIAN KIM || DECEMBER 14, 2025 52:41

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Join us as we celebrate what God did in 2025 and sow into what He'll do in 2026: https://bit.ly/houseyearendgiving HOUSE Denver - Sunday Service Featured Scripture: Ephesians 1-2, Romans 5:17 For more information about our church please visit: housedenver.co Instagram: @housedenver.co

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Session 357: Doom, Doom 1:54:10

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Join Corey as we discuss approaching Doom: Durin's Bane appears at last. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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Session 358: Recognizing Doom 1:56:23

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Join Corey tonight, for "A Balrog! A Balrog is come!" Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 15 1:40:37

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Tonight we will indulge ourselves by reveling in the Authorized Version of Appendix B! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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Session 356: The Bridge of Khazad-dûm 1:42:55

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Tonight we actually arrive at the Bridge of Khazad-dum. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 14 1:52:25

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Tonight we look at the amazing Tale of Years for the 3rd Age. Appendix B as it should have been... Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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Top 5 Christmas Songs: Best & Worst (Part 2) 33:27

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Welcome back to The Theology Is Fun Podcast with Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben! In this lively Christmas episode, the guys continue their two-part exploration of the best and worst theological Christmas songs—and yes, this one may ruffle a few festive feathers. After wishing Mama Lois a very Merry Christmas (as all good theologians should), Corey and Ben j…

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TAKE YOUR STAND || BRIAN KIM || DECEMBER 7, 2025 54:42

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Join us as we celebrate what God did in 2025 and sow into what He'll do in 2026: https://bit.ly/houseyearendgiving HOUSE Denver - Sunday Service Featured Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18 For more information about our church please visit: housedenver.co Instagram: @housedenver.co

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639: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 118 1:30:38

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Corey and Maggie return to pre-production on their Pride and Prejudice case study.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 118, recorded on December 1, 2025.Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXMFAv Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https:…

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Top 5 Christmas Songs: Best & Worst (Part 1) 41:07

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It’s Christmas time on Theology is Fun, and Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben kick off the season with part one of their two-episode special on the best and worst Christmas songs of all time. From “Joy to the World” to “Silent Night,” they break down what’s theologically rich, what’s historically questionable, and what just gives them the “Thomas Kinkade glow”…

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A TIME FOR WAR || COREY RUSSELL || NOVEMBER 30, 2025 41:42

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HOUSE Denver - Sunday Service Featured Scripture: Judges 6:1-16 For more information about our church please visit: housedenver.co Instagram: @housedenver.co

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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 13 1:40:41

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Tonight we will see Tolkien's story forcibly shrinking and growing again as he connects Numenor to the Lord of the Rings. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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638: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 117 1:22:15

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Maggie and Corey return with a brief look at another Rings of Power teaser and then more work on the opening episode of the Pride and Prejudice series. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 117, recorded on November 24, 2025. Thank you for your support for Signum University! https://www.youtube.com/pl…

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The Hidden Meaning in the Lord’s Prayer 33:44

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In this episode of Theology is Fun, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben continue their walk through the Lord’s Prayer, exploring what it means to call God “Our Father” and to live with full access to Him through Christ. From the torn curtain in the temple to the daily bread God provides, the guys unpack how Jesus teaches us to pray with confidence, humility, and…

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BORN FOR BATTLE || RAYMOND PHILLIPS || NOVEMBER 23, 2025 46:53

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HOUSE Denver - Sunday Service Featured Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11 | 2 Timothy 2:3-4 | 2 Corinthains 10:4-5 | Ephesians 6:12-17 For more information about our church please visit: housedenver.co Instagram: @housedenver.co

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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 12 1:47:02

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Tonight we continue to look at the story of Numenor, which is trying to grow in uncongenial soil. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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How Should We Pray? 35:34

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In this episode of Theology is Fun, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben tackle a surprisingly tricky question: Can our prayers be sinful, and how does a holy God receive the imperfect words of His people? What begins with pencils, beard mishaps, and a few friendly jabs quickly turns into a deep conversation about Christ’s two natures, the mediating work of Jesus…

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THE ARMY OF GOD || BRIAN KIM || NOVEMBER 16, 2025 38:57

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HOUSE Denver - Sunday Service Featured Scripture: Matthew 16:18 | Ephesians 3:10 | 1 Peter 5:8-9 | James 4:7 For more information about our church please visit: housedenver.co Instagram: @housedenver.co

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Session 355: Looking Behind 1:55:41

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This evening we will look over the Company's shoulders as the orcs catch up to them in the Second Hall, at the edge of the Bridge of Khazad-dûm. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings…

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637: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 116 1:30:00

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Maggie and Corey return to the production meeting to flesh out some detailed notes for P&P Episode 0. Corey and Maggie finalise their plan for ep 1 of the Pride and Prejudice Deep Dive episodes. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 116, recorded on November 10, 2025.https://signumuniversity.org/news/…

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Session 354: The Floor is Ghâsh 1:46:51

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Tonight we join the Company of the Ring in peering out into the Second Hall of Old Moria to discover what, exactly, is on fire. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings…

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Session 353: Maybe We Can Get Out After All 1:55:04

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In which Gandalf opines that they might get out after all, for all the Drums in the Deep. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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Why Pray if God is Sovereign? 36:42

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In this episode of Theology is Fun, Dr. Corey Abney and Dr. Ben Skaug take on one of the most honest questions in the Christian life: Why does God want us to pour out our hearts to Him, even when some of our prayers are selfish—or even sinful? With their signature mix of humor and depth, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben explore the theology of prayer, showing…

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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 11 1:55:34

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Join Corey tonight in posthumously assuring Christopher Tolkien that everything is okay, and we understand the difficulties he was operating under. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard Academy…

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THE FEAR OF THE LORD || HAYLEY BRAUN || NOVEMBER 9, 2025 58:20

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HOUSE Denver - Sunday Service Featured Scripture: Psalm 25:8-10 | Isaiah 11:1-3 For more information about our church please visit: housedenver.co Instagram: @housedenver.co

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Is Faith Enough? 30:22

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In this episode of Theology is Fun, Dr. Corey Abney and Dr. Ben Skaug dive into Sola Fide—faith alone—and explore how this foundational truth of the Reformation continues to shape our understanding of salvation today. With their trademark humor and insight, they unpack the tension between grace and human effort, showing why salvation rests fully on…

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636: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 115 1:26:10

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Maggie and Corey return to Pride and Prejudice! It's time to regroup and work towards script notes for our first episode.Corey and Maggie continue planning for their deep dive into the adaptations of Pride and Prejudice. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 115, recorded on November 3, 2025.Join us o…

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DRINKING FROM THE RIVER || RAYMOND PHILLIPS || NOVEMBER 2, 2025 40:56

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HOUSE Denver - Sunday Service Featured Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Luke 21:34, John 15:11, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 36:8 For more information about our church please visit: housedenver.co Instagram: @housedenver.co

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Reformation Day Rundown 36:06

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It’s the end of October, which means costumes, candy, and… Reformation Day! Join Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben as they rewind the clock to the 1500s to talk about Martin Luther, the famous “nailed it” moment in Wittenberg, and why the Reformation still matters today. In this episode, the guys unpack Sola Scriptura — “Scripture Alone” — the cornerstone of t…

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635: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 114 1:29:37

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Maggie and Corey and back, and today we are looking at the brilliant adaptation work of Miriam Ellis in her paintings.Corey and Maggie review a video from artist Miriam Ellis ( https://www.miriamellis.com/ ) where she introduces two of her Tolkien paintings, 'filling in the gaps' moments from The Lord of the Rings. They then dive into the paintings…

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Session 352: On the Skewering of Hobbits 1:35:07

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Join Corey for some final reflections on the confrontation in the Chamber, followed by some commentary on the skewering of hobbits. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 10 1:50:48

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Tonight we turn to the formation of perhaps the most puzzling of the Appendices: Appendix D, on the Shire Calendar Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 9 2:19:00

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Tonight we share in Tolkien's delight in names by studying the growth of the hobbit family trees. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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THE GOD WHO DELIVERS AND RESCUES || COREY RUSSELL || OCTOBER 26, 2025 39:20

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HOUSE Denver - Sunday Service Featured Scripture: Daniel 6 For more information about our church please visit: housedenver.co Instagram: @housedenver.co

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Session 351: The Beater of the Drums 2:00:16

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Join us as we finally hear from Gandalf about his encounter at the door of the Chamber of Mazarbul. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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THE SOVEREIGN LORD || BRIAN KIM || OCTOBER 19, 2025 45:07

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HOUSE Denver - Sunday Service Featured Scripture: Daniel 3, Job 38-41, Revelation 1:17-18 For more information about our church please visit: housedenver.co Instagram: @housedenver.co

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Can People be Demon Possessed? 35:27

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What’s really going on in the unseen world? In this episode of Theology is Fun, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben dive deep into the spiritual realm. They cover angels, demons, and the sovereignty of God over it all. Building on their previous conversation, they unpack Job 1 to reveal how even Satan operates within the limits of God’s authority. The conversati…

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Trick or Truth: Halloween, Demons and the Spiritual Realm 31:27

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Do you think every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings? Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben kick off a two-part Halloween-themed conversation exploring what the Bible actually says about angels, demons, and the unseen spiritual realm. In this episode, they unpack everything from Elisha’s fiery chariots to Paul’s warnings about principalities and powers, m…

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Session 350: The Final Darkness 1:36:36

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Join us while we grope our way in the dark with Gandalf and the Company. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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634: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 113 1:18:56

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Corey and Maggie look forward towards Rings of Power Season 3, with a discussion of their Sneak Peak videos.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 113, recorded on September 29, 2025.Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXMFAvJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this Sig…