A podcast for those who want to know God through his word and have that knowledge drive their decisions. Learn more at dbts.edu.
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DRIVING THEOLOGY Podcasts
This podcast is recorded in my car as I drive to work. I do it this way so that I can work through ideas organically without the luxury of a Bible or any other books to fall back on. This way I know how I sound when I talk on these subjects and I can listen back to what I said and see the path and progression of my own theology and understanding of Jesus. I do not edit so as to keep discussions as raw and real as possible, although I do pause from time to time, like when I recently spilled m ...
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We are on a mission to encourage and inspire others in their journey with Christ and through all of life’s challenges. We are a sister duo that tackles issues from a Biblical lens: from spiritual warfare to marriage, motherhood, birth, infertility, trauma, mental health, physical health, and more.
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Are you wondering how a Christian should respond to current events? What are we to think about a world that appears to be going absolutely mad? How are we to discern the signs of the times? In this podcast, featuring The Reverend Thomas Pelham, The Reverend Daniel French, The Reverend Doctor J.A. Franklin and the occasional guest, we attempt to give some answers. Email us at [email protected], follow us on Twitter @irreverendpod or on Telegram at https://t.me/irreverendpod. We also hav ...
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Three guys hop in a car, drive around town, and discuss various topics and events through a biblical lens, letting proper theology drive the conversation.
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The Incredible Journey is a donor-funded ministry passionate about communicating the Gospel of Christ. Pastor Gary Kent holds a B.A. in Theology, M.A. in Ancient History & Archaeology, and M. in Divinity. He's an archaeologist who has excavated numerous sites throughout Israel and Jordan and is an internationally acclaimed speaker and TV presenter, he has spoken and produced numerous documentaries on subjects including the Bible, Bible prophecy, world events, and natural health. His passion ...
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A podcast from Peter Jones, pastor of Christ Church of Morgantown, on Bible, theology, and culture.
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FaithandReason Front Row gives you closeup access to leading thinkers, theologians, organizers, and activists. Hear thoughtful insights on how history and theology intersect with the issues driving our world. Grab a seat and join us on the Front Row.
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A glimpse into the mind of "Robots" the host of the Fallout Lorecast and Elder Scrolls Lorecast as he talks to himself about life, philosophy, video games, those darn humans, and more while driving in his car.
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Our Mission is to demystify the role of corporate people manager by providing learnings and insight from proven experts and crowdsourced perspective on handling the issues faced as we strive to truly drive success through empowering others in their performance and career.
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Red Ink Revival is an ecosystem of resources to help leaders lead whole-heartedly. Through neuroscience, psychology and theology we move past the leader’s hard skills to explore the engines that are driving them. Odds are, if you are at this site, you’re already a high-achiever and visionary trying to figure out this internal thing that energizes your passions; or maybe even disrupts and sabotages you. Each month Patrick Norris interviews therapists, neuroscientists and top leaders in the ma ...
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Religion is the driving force behind much of what happens in the world today -- particularly when it comes to the "big three" religions -- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Religious differences have and continue to spark wars, create nations, and spawn ongoing conflict down through the centuries. No matter what religion you adhere to (or even if you claim that you don't adhere to any religion at all), you need to have a basic understanding of the world's religions in order to understand wha ...
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I was always a better coach than player…and I was a pretty good player, in baseball that is. My skills and drive took me through my undergraduate studies at San Diego State University, but my higher call moved me to study psychology and theology at the graduate level, to pursue a life of ministry in counseling and teaching. I always enjoyed preaching and teaching better than psychotherapy, and loved working with folks that had potential to do something significant with their life. Now, don’t ...
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T. S. Myers has a calling and passion for evangelism, teaching, preaching, and making disciples of Christ. He was called to be an evangelist at a young age and both he and his wife Kylie have a desire to make Christ’s name known. T. S. Myers studied Philosophy and Religion at Liberty University where he traveled and preached on YouthQuest. He received his MDiv and ThM from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC and is currently working on his PhD in Systematic Theology ...
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Welcome to Durbania! Movies shall be reviewed here, yes! But also so much more. I have a passion to be entertaining, encouraging, and to use entertainment not just as a way of escape, but to also get something from it that can encourage and brighten life. That's why I started this podcast. My brother-in-laws and I are all movie buffs! We would go see a movie, and drive home digging so deep into it, finding and discussing underlying messages, and nerding out so much, that it was a blast! So I ...
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The Impact Center Church 3011 Rainbow Drive, Suite E Decatur, GA 30034 470-231-5444 Pastor Jon-Michael McKinney, an anointed servant of the Lord, is a native of Columbus, GA. To experience the ministry of Pastor McKinney is an experience of impartation, revival, change, impact, and edification. Among many things, he is anointed to empower the people of God through his revelatory preaching, teaching and keen prophetic gifting which brings insight into the lives of many. His ministry has reach ...
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In this episode, I explore what I've been learning from the book, Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, by Tyler Staton, and through a month of daily, disciplined praying.By Michael Dean McLain
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154. What Is the Trinity? Explaining Father, Son & Holy Spirit
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8:17Send us a text Have you ever tried explaining the Trinity to someone and found yourself stumbling over words? You're not alone. The concept of God existing as one being in three persons stands as Christianity's most profound and beautiful mystery. Drawing from Scripture's rich testimony, we explore how the Bible reveals God as both one and three—a …
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Church of England revs with a difference Daniel French, Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time: Creation-tide liturgy approved by the Church of England: but is this simply more climate change propaganda? Classical Christian school King Alfred's forced to close due to Labour's tax r…
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What does "this generation" mean in Matthew 24:34? with Ryan Meyer
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35:58In this episode of Theologically Driven, Dr. Ryan Meyer discusses his new book exploring the meaning of “this generation” in Matthew 24:34. He examines how this phrase has shaped eschatological debates and argues that it refers not to a time-bound group, but to a rebellious lineage within Israel. Drawing from Deuteronomy 32 and other biblical texts…
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153. Where Did God Come From? Exploring the Eternal Nature of Our Creator
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9:05Send us a text Where did God come from? It's that profound question that stops many Christians in their tracks, especially when faced with skeptical friends or curious seekers. The answer unlocks a dimension of faith that transforms how we understand everything about our Creator and ourselves. The eternal nature of God isn't merely a theological ab…
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In 2023 the oldest Hebrew Bible in the world sold at Sotheby’s New York for over $38 million USD, making it the most valuable manuscript sold at auction. It is called the Codex Sassoon and is thought to have been written about 1,100 years ago. It is the earliest surviving example of the Hebrew Bible. The Codex Sassoon Bible is a veritable treasure.…
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Two-Tier Justice; Multi-faith CofE; and is immigration driving religious revival in Britain?
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1:04:50Church of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest issues in church and state. This time: Two tier justice? As Labour councillor who urged crowd to slit the throats of Southport protestors freed. Multi-faith chaplain made new Principal at a major Church of England training college. Is immigrati…
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From Mission Field to Faculty: A Conversation with Jeremy Pittsley
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32:49In this episode of Theologically Driven, we welcome Jeremy Pittsley, the newest faculty member at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. Jeremy shares his journey from seminary student to missionary in Kenya, and now back to DBTS as a professor of Biblical Languages and Literature. He reflects on formative experiences, influential professors, and th…
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Lost – Three Children’s Fight for Survival
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28:30In August 1864, three young children went missing in the bushland of Victoria’s Wimmera District. Isaac, Jane, and Frank Duff, aged between four and nine, had become lost in the rugged wilderness. Their father, John Duff, launched a desperate search that stretched over nine days and eight nights. Just before sunset on the ninth day, the children we…
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152. When God Speaks in the McDonald's Drive-Thru
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15:23Send us a text Have you ever felt the weight of trying to do it all? That's exactly where I found myself recently—juggling four kids under five, a demanding corporate job, and this podcast while navigating the postpartum journey after my fourth baby. The first couple months postpartum were actually smooth, but around month three, everything changed…
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Church of England rev with a difference, the Rev'd Dr Jamie Franklin, sits down to talk about the biggest issues in Church and State. This time: Kemi Badenoch, the Problem of Evil and Cultural Christianity. Thought for the Day Guests slams Jenrick's "xenophobia" and BBC is accused of political bias (again). Update on the trial of the Rev'd Dr Berna…
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How did seminary help prepare you for ministry? w/ Aaron Berry
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39:26Phil Cecil and Aaron Berry talk about how seminary helps prepare young men for ministry and why it is an important step in training for local church ministry. Learn more about DBTS at https://dbts.edu Learn more and Register for the E3 Pastors Conference at https://e3pc.org The conference will be held on October 16–17, 2025.…
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Send us a text Spiritual deception often comes wrapped in the most appealing packages. Today we pull back the curtain on one of the most pervasive spiritual counterfeits infiltrating our culture and even Christian spaces: the New Age movement. This spiritual smokescreen markets itself as light, love, and healing but actually leads people into darkn…
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372: Kyrie Eleison-Christe Eleison-Kyrie Eleison
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38:53Diving into another book, this time on prayer. And it has inspired me to pray more intentionally, which is no small feat!*Correction- Kyrie Eleison is a song written by Richard Page for the 80s band, Mr. Mister.By Michael Dean McLain
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On Christmas Eve, 1953, New Zealand’s holiday celebrations were shattered by tragedy. The Wellington to Auckland night express, filled with passengers eager to be home for Christmas, was making its way north when disaster struck. A lahar (volcanic mudflow) had swept away the Tangiwai Rail Bridge, plunging the train into the raging Whangaehu River b…
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Even Bible College Students Need the Gospel w/ Jim Tillotson
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50:45Jim Tillotson is the President of Faith Baptist Bible College and Seminary. We talked with him about the greatest challenges facing college students today. Learn more about DBTS at https://dbts.eduBy Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
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150. Astrology Isn’t Harmless: What the Bible Really Says
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11:17Send us a text What's your sign? It's a question that seems innocent enough, but behind the stylish aesthetics and personality quizzes lies a spiritual practice explicitly forbidden in Scripture. Astrology has seamlessly woven itself into mainstream culture and even Christian circles, disguised as harmless entertainment or self-discovery. But God's…
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Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about the biggest issues in Church and State. This time: PM Keir Starmer humiliated in Trump's visit to Britain. Bishop Jonathan Baker rages in dressing gown in front of audience of concert-goers. Clergy response to migrant unrest in Epping. And more on why young people are re…
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Decision Making and the Will of God w/ Mark Snoeberger
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23:31We talk in this episode to Dr Mark Snoeberger about how to make biblical decisions instead of chasing the secret will of God. Learn More about DBTS at https://dbts.eduBy Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
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My wrapping up of Reversed Thunder by Eugene Peterson, a book I've been reading recently to help my understanding of this cryptic book increase. And it has! I still have a way to go, though.By Michael Dean McLain
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149. As in the Days of Noah: Nephilim, Watchers, & the Coming Deception
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12:47Send us a text What if the story of Noah goes far deeper than animals and a flood? This eye-opening episode reveals the disturbing reality of what actually precipitated God's judgment: fallen angels interbreeding with humans, creating hybrid Nephilim giants, and systematically corrupting every aspect of human civilization. Drawing from Genesis 6, t…
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The Coles Story: From Corner Store to Supermarket Giant
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28:30The value of the global trade of goods today is approximately 30 trillion US dollars. That’s 83 billion dollars per day of goods being transported all over the world across land, air, and sea. But trade is nothing new. In ancient times, trade began as a barter system in which people exchanged one object for another. People traded animal skins or se…
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Danny Kruger and Christian Restoration in Britain
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1:12:24Church of England vicars with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest events in church and state. This time: Danny Kruger and his address on Christianity to an empty House of Commons. Woke and Islam are the religions poised to take over, but is there anything that can be done about it? Protests and counter-prot…
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Is finding the will of God a pagan idea? w/ Mark Snoeberger
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20:18We talk with Dr Mark Snoeberger about what Deuteronomy 18 has to say about finding the will of God. Learn more about DBTS at https://dbts.eduBy Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
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370: Reversed Thunder Part 7-Heavenly Salvific Sustenance
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41:12In possibly my last offering before September, I try to wrap up m 7 week reading of Reversed Thunder by Eugene Peterson. That being said, I may try and do a proper overview episode from my home in August.By Michael Dean McLain
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148. Giants, Hybrids & Megaliths: Uncovering Biblical Truths Behind Myth and Mystery
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11:12Send us a text Have you ever wondered why the Bible mentions giants repeatedly, yet most Sunday school lessons skip right over it? Welcome to an eye-opening exploration of Scripture's supernatural side—the parts many churches sanitize or ignore. Giants aren't fantasy in the Bible—they're documented reality. From Genesis 6:4 describing the Nephilim …
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Virtually all ancient civilisations considered the celestial bodies and their movements of great importance, even incorporating astronomical events into the design of their sacred temples and monuments. The Egyptians, Babylonians, Mesopotamians, Chinese, Incas, Mayans and Aztecs worshipped the sun, moon, and stars. They built splendid sacred monume…
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Schoolgirl BANNED for celebrating Britain; Church of England Synod says "No" to gay marriage, Israel boycott and "assisted "dying"
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1:15:19Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time: Theological reflections on the horrendous Texas flooding. 12-year-old school girl sent home for celebrating Britain in Culture Celebration Day. Update from Church of England's General Synod: Gay Marriage on the rocks; c…
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Pastoral Preaching with Dr Richard Caldwell
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59:07We are joined by Dr Richard Caldwell to talk about the relationship of preaching to pastoral ministry. Dr Caldwell encourages pastors to be faithful to the task of shepherding through the faithful exposition of the word. Learn more about DBTS at https://dbts.eduBy Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
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369: Salvation Follows Judgement As The Sun Comes After The Storm-Reversed Thunder Part 6
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41:57The place that judgement has in the grand scheme of things has often alluded me, and, frnankly, I have steered away from it like the plague. But in this chapter of Reversed Thunder, Peterson gives me a fresh perspective.By Michael Dean McLain
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147. What Are Angels? Understanding Their Role in God’s Kingdom
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15:06Send us a text What do angels actually look like? Do we each have a guardian angel watching over us? Are demons and angels somehow connected? These questions have fascinated humanity for centuries, yet our understanding is often shaped more by movies and artwork than biblical truth. Angels appear throughout Scripture as powerful spiritual beings cr…
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Lennie the Legend: An Epic Journey to the Bridge of Dreams
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28:30In 1932, Lennie Gwyther was nine years old when he and his horse Ginger Mick embarked on a 1000-kilometre journey to Sydney to see the newly constructed harbour bridge. At the time, Australia was in the throes of economic depression, and Lennie’s journey resonated with many Australians. At the end of his journey, Lennie was dubbed a legend and give…
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Lily Allen and Abortion, Welby and Gay Marriage, and Employment Benefits for Early Miscarriages
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52:03Church of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time: Lily Allen jokes that she can't remember how many abortions she's had. Justin Welby at the Cambridge Union says he was being "thick" about gay marriage. Government announces employment benefit for women w…
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From Pilot to Professor: The Life and Ministry of Dr Bruce Compton
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1:15:37Join us on this episode of Theologically Driven as we talk with Dr Bruce Compton about his life and ministry. Learn More about Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary at https://dbts.eduBy Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
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God is an Englishman: Special Interview with Bijan Omrani
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1:28:22Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sat down to talk with scholar and author of God is an Englishman: Christianity and the Creation of England Bijan Omrani in a special live interview. In a wide-ranging conversation, topics covered included the following: English national identity and its interplay with the Church of England. The…
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368:Reversed Thunder Part 5-The Dragon Or The Lamb
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44:47In this episode, I talk about the 9th chapter of Reversed Thunder by Eugene Peterson, The Last Word On Politics.By Michael Dean McLain
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146. Why Isn’t the Book of Enoch in the Bible? Fallen Angels, Nephilim, and Hidden History
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12:07Send us a text Ever wonder about those mysterious verses in Genesis that briefly mention fallen angels and giants? There's actually an entire ancient book that dives deep into this story—the Book of Enoch—and it's one of the most fascinating pieces of spiritual literature you've likely never read. The Book of Enoch tells the explosive story of 200 …
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He is one of the most reviled and hated men in history. He was the king of the Holy Land during the time of Jesus and is best known for ordering the massacre in Bethlehem of all male children under 2 years old. His name? Herod the Great But Herod’s cruel reputation has always hidden another side of one of the Bible’s greatest villains. He was a pro…
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Madness at Glastonbury and Withholding Communion
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1:13:06Church of England Revs with a difference Jamie Franklin, Thomas Pelham and Daniel French are back to talk about the biggest issues in church and state. This time: More on the Bishop of London's statement that women should not be criminalised for terminating their pregnancies at any point. Lib Dem MP denied Holy Communion by Roman Catholic priest Fr…
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367: Purified Prayer And Dignified Causality-Reversed Thurder Part 4
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38:31I have a love/hate relationship with prayer. On the one hand, I find it hard to do consistently. On the other, I question its effectiveness. In this episode, I explore prayer in light of Eugene Peterson's book, Reversed Thunder, and have changed my opinions on prayer somewhat.By Michael Dean McLain
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145. Who Is the Holy Spirit? Understanding His Role in the Life of a Believer
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13:19Send us a text Have you ever wondered who the Holy Spirit really is? Many believers find the third person of the Trinity mysterious, abstract, or even confusing. Is He merely a force, a feeling, or something else entirely? In this illuminating episode of the Radiant Mission Podcast, we unpack the true identity of the Holy Spirit straight from Scrip…
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Operation Barbarossa and the area which fell under it became the site of some of the largest and most brutal battles, deadliest atrocities, terrible loss of life, and horrific conditions for Soviets and Germans alike – all of which influenced the course of World War 2. The defeat of Operation Barbarossa led to the end of that war and all the pain, …
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Abortion and Suicide: A Very Dark Week for Britain
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1:15:38Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about the biggest stories of the week. On the agenda this time can only be the passing of laws in Britain decriminalising abortion up to birth and legalising state-sponsored suicide. We also look at the Bishop of Manchester's denial that so-called "grooming gangs" had anything…
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366: The Four Horses-Three Types Of War Brought Upon Earth-Reversed Thunder Part 3
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45:57In this third episode about "Reversed Thunder", Eugene Peterson's work on Revelation, we meet the four famous horses: War, Famine, Pestilence, and the White Horse of Christ, Fathful, True and Righteous. These horses are not equal, nor are they on the same side. Three are evil, one is good. I'll leave it to you to figure out which is which.…
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144. What Does It Mean That Jesus is the Son of God?
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12:12Send us a text What does it truly mean that Jesus is the Son of God? Far more than a theological abstraction, this question strikes at the heart of Christian faith and transforms our understanding of who God is and how He relates to us. Diving deep into scripture, we unpack the profound meaning behind Jesus' divine sonship. This isn't about biologi…
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Record Breakers – Nevill & Bubsie – The First to Drive Around Australia
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35:00In August 1925, two young adventurous missionaries set off from Perth, Western Australia, in their small Citroën with a plan to drive to Darwin, selling books and collecting donations along the way. If they made it that far, they would be the first motorists to complete that journey. But adventure took on a life of its own and, by the end of the ye…
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From the Archives - Louise Perry: The Sexual Revolution Has Failed!
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1:14:39In this classic episodes, Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin talk to author and journalist Louise Perry about her groundbreaking work The Case Against The Sexual Revolution. Louise discussed her increasing openness and sympathy toward the Christian outlook on family, motherhood, and sexual relationships, the c…
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365: Transforming Unreasonable Love: Reversed Thunder Part 2
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42:35I begin by doing a poor job reporting what I've read this week of Reversed Thunder by Eugene Peterson and then move on to some christological thoughts on the Love of Jesus which leads to transformation and salvation.By Michael Dean McLain
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143. What Happens When We Die? Heaven, Hell, and the Spiritual Realm
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12:10Send us a text Death isn't the end—it's the beginning of eternity. But what exactly happens when our earthly journey concludes? Do we immediately ascend to heaven or descend to hell? Do our souls sleep until Christ's return? These profound questions have echoed through human hearts across generations. Diving deep into scripture, we unravel the comp…
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Did you know that the foods we eat daily determine our brain's health and well-being? And here’s what’s important. There are superfoods and lifestyle choices that can heal our brains. It’s a question that lurks in our minds. Could the foods we eat really affect our ability to concentrate, focus, learn, and remember? Can the foods we eat really harm…
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