Best Debating Christian Doctrine Podcasts (2025)

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Why James White is Not Willing to Engage on Matthew 23:37 1:41:55

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19h ago1:41:55

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James White recently confronted Leighton on Twitter about Matthew 23:37 and today we will walk through the actual points of contention and discover why we believe Dr. White refuses to engage me on this topic. Videos relevant to this ongoing discussion: https://www.youtube.com/live/OKv-6965tdM?si=zD17CPT0YvOueZRG https://www.youtube.com/live/nF4Luuk…

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262. A Marriage In Crisis & What If Paul Was Wrong? 2:01:22

22h ago2:01:22

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It's Episode 262! Your friendly neighborhood Bros explore the impact of social media on personal relationships, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections in a busy world. The conversation highlights the dangers of isolation and unrealistic expectations fostered by online interactions, ultimately calling for intentionality in nurturing relat…

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The Cessationist Debate: Have Miraculous Gifts Ceased? 1:21:06

14d ago1:21:06

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What if the miraculous gifts recorded in scripture were specifically tied to a historical moment and purpose? In this thought-provoking episode, we explore cessationism—the theological position that sign gifts like tongues, prophecy, and miraculous healing ceased with the apostolic age. The conversation begins by unpacking four distinct cessationis…

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Acts 18:10 is NOT teaching Calvinism 1:32:21

15d ago1:32:21

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Dr. Leighton Flowers plays a sermon from Lakepointe Church in Rockwall, TX by teaching pastor, Josh Howerton, who uses Acts 18:10 to teach a lesson on Predestination. When Jesus said to his disciples, "I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city," was He meaning to communicate that He had unco…

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261. Michael Tait Scandal & The Rich Young Ruler 1:12:58

21d ago1:12:58

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In this episode of Bros Bibles & Beer, the hosts engage in a light-hearted yet serious discussion about faith, culture, and the complexities of ministry finances. They explore recent worship scandals, the importance of transparency in financial matters, and the ethical implications of wealth within Christianity. In this episode, the hosts discuss t…

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Total Inability with YourCalvinist, Keith Foskey 2:11:26

22d ago2:11:26

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Dr. Flowers takes an (online) ride with his friend Keith, @yourcalvinist, to reply to his belief in the T of Calvinism's TULIP. Is the doctrine of Total Inability biblical? Let's take a deep dive into this doctrine with respect for those which whom we disagree. To get your copy of Dr. Flowers new book, Drawn By Jesus, go here: https://a.co/d/6s767E…

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260 Jordan Peterson Vs Two and a Half Christians 1:26:45

1M ago1:26:45

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Your friendly neighborhood Bros react to the wild video of Jordan Peterson debating twenty atheists. We dig into the complex topic of worship, particularly in the context of atheism and faith. We explore the dynamics of a debate featuring Jordan Peterson and a group of atheists, discussing definitions of worship, the nature of belief, and the impli…

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The Bible is MORE Believable than the Quran! 1:52:37

1M ago1:52:37

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Dr. Leighton Flowers confronts James White's Dividing Line discussing the sufficiency of scripture for faith. To get your copy of Dr. Flowers new book, Drawn By Jesus, go here: https://a.co/d/6s767Ey To SUPPORT this broadcast, please click here: https://soteriology101.com/support/ Subscribe to the Soteriology 101 Newsletter here: www.soteriology101…

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Christ's Descent into Hell: The Mysterious Three Days 53:20

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The line "He descended into hell" appears in the Apostles' Creed, yet many Christians recite these words without fully understanding their meaning. What exactly happened during those mysterious three days between Christ's death and resurrection? Where did Jesus go, and what was He doing? In this thoughtful theological exploration, Zechariah and his…

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259. A Conversation With A Christian Nationalist 2:01:53

2M ago2:01:53

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Professional Christian Carey Robinson of @TheMovementOC church returns to the show to talk about the complexities of leadership, how he stays accountable in his leadership position as a pastor, and why he calls himself a Christian nationalist. His definition of CN may not be what you think. Which is why Zack argues he should drop the label. It's a …

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Heavenly Hierarchies: Angels and Demons in Scripture 1:01:40

2M ago1:01:40

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The mysterious realm of angels has captivated human imagination for millennia, but what if everything you thought you knew about these celestial beings was fundamentally flawed? Dive into this eye-opening exploration of biblical angels with host Zechariah Eshack and returning guest Zach Humm as they dismantle popular misconceptions and reveal the s…

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Phil Johnson's Misunderstanding of Provisionism 1:10:01

2M ago1:10:01

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Dr. Leighton Flowers shows some recent Twitter X interactions with Phil Johnson, of Grace To You Ministries, in order to demonstrate a fundamental misunderstanding of what we as Provisionists teach and believe. To get your copy of Dr. Flowers new book, Drawn By Jesus, go here: https://a.co/d/6s767Ey To SUPPORT this broadcast, please click here: htt…

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Spiritual Discernment in a World Obsessed with Hidden Knowledge 1:05:06

3M ago1:05:06

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In this episode we unpack the human quest for hidden knowledge—and what the Bible says when that quest goes off-track. We begin with King Saul’s haunting visit to the Witch of Endor, showing how divine silence and desperation drove him to forbidden practices—and to tragic ends. Next, we trace God-ordained divination in Scripture: the Urim and Thumm…

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The Golden Chain & James White's Falsehoods 1:26:45

3M ago1:26:45

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Dr. Leighton Flowers confronts Dr. James White's most recent Dividing Line broadcast where he once again accused me of "not hardly touching the text" in our debates. Of course this has been proven to be false here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SetRqfS02R8) where we put each of our commentaries next to each other and timed them to demonstrate tha…

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258. Trump's Easter 'Greeting', Douglas Murray Vs Dave Smith & Knowing Too Much At Church 1:30:53

3M ago1:30:53

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In this episode, Andy, Jeff and Zack reflect on their Easter experiences, discussing family gatherings, the importance of community, and whatever Donald Trump's Easter greeting was. They explore the challenges of admitting wrongness in personal beliefs and the current political discourse, emphasizing the need for humility and openness to change. Th…

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The Lord’s Supper Explained: Real Presence, Symbolic Meal, or Spiritual Mystery? 1:21:16

3M ago1:21:16

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What did Jesus mean when He said, "This is my body" and "This is my blood"? In this episode, we explore whether His words should be understood literally or figuratively, examining how Scripture frequently uses metaphorical language. We trace diverse views from the early church, challenging the notion that all Christians historically held a literal …

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257. Is The Bible A Rorschach Test? 1:29:54

3M ago1:29:54

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Find out how the Bible, and more specifically the story of "Jesus interaction with the woman caught in adultery," might be a Rorschach test revealing what you believe about sin, judgment, grace, forgiveness, etc. Politics and life got you on edge? Just focus on Jesus says Jeff. But what does that even mean, and how is it applicable in our day-to-da…

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James White on Romans 9 and Man's Libertarian Free Will 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

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Dr. Leighton Flowers plays clips from a recent debate over Romans 9 between AK Richardson and James White in which White admits that God created Adam and Eve with Libertarian Free Will (LFW), but seems to think God, in His sovereignty, would not be able to bring about His purposes if mankind maintained that level of freedom. We disagree because we …

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The Nephilim and the Watchers: Unveiling Ancient Mysteries 52:25

4M ago52:25

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Join us on The Restless Theologian as we dive into the ancient mysteries of the Book of Enoch, exploring the enigmatic Watchers and their controversial role in biblical history. With guest Zach Hum, we unravel whether the "sons of God" from Genesis 6 were fallen angels, divine rulers, or something entirely unexpected. This episode uncovers how Samy…

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256. We've Been Reading Romans Wrong! (Keith Giles & Matthew J Distefano 1:46:55

4M ago1:46:55

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"For the longest time, Paul's Epistle to the Romans has been used to justify misogyny, homophobia, eternal conscious torment, and blind allegiance to the State. However, the truth is that the Apostle Paul never intended his letter to the Church in Rome to teach any of those things. That's why co-authors Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano have col…

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LIMITED ATONEMENT DEBATE REVIEW: White/Nortier vs Farris/Chapa 2:06:13

4M ago2:06:13

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Dr. Joshua Farris and Dan Chapa join Drs. David Allen and Leighton Flowers to review their recent debate with Dr. James White and Jeremiah Nortier over the question: For Whom did Christ Die? Which involves the highly controversial Calvinistic doctrine of Limited Atonement. JOIN US LIVE! To watch the original debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…

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Why I Left Calvinism w/ The Tallest Apologist 1:21:25

4M ago1:21:25

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Kurt, the Tallest Apologist, joins us to talk about why he left Calvinism! To get your copy of Dr. Flowers new book, Drawn By Jesus, go here: https://a.co/d/6s767Ey To SUPPORT this broadcast, please click here: https://soteriology101.com/support/ Subscribe to the Soteriology 101 Newsletter here: www.soteriology101.com/newsletter Is Calvinism all Le…

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255. The Cussing Pastor Is Dead, Long Live The Cussing Pastor 1:12:13

4M ago1:12:13

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In this episode, the bros explore various themes, including their podcasting journey, humorous skiing mishaps, the death of the controversial figure of the ‘Cussing Pastor’ Thaddeus Matthews, and the complexities of forgiveness and authenticity in faith. They discuss the balance between being genuine and appropriate in their conversations, reflecti…

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John 10:26 De-Calvinized 5:28

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Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, narrates a short video explaining how John 10 in no way supports the Calvinistic interpretation. To get your copy of Dr. Flowers new book, Drawn By Jesus, go here: https://a.co/d/6s767Ey To SUPPORT this broadcast, please click here: https://soteriology101.com/support/ …

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254. Forgiveness Is Selfish, USAID & Elon Musk 1:24:07

5M ago1:24:07

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In episode 254 of Bros Bibles & Beer, Andy, Jeff, and Zack explore various themes including the contrast between the kingdom of God and human empires, the burden of forgiveness, and the implications of personal grooming. Don't tell us we don't have a lot of range! We also discuss the role of USAID in American foreign policy, the cognitive dissonanc…

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Who is Paul Addressing in Romans? w/ Dr. David Allen 1:19:47

5M ago1:19:47

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Dr. David Allen is back to discuss his latest book titled, "To the Jew First: Two-Part Romans: A Structural Game Changer?" which can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DL4QZVSR?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_78VWDBEN2VQABTCHW35E&skipTwisterOG=1&bestFormat=true To get your copy of Dr. Flowers new book, Drawn By Jesus, go here: https://a.co/d/6s…

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Old Testament Themes in Soteriology 1:14:59

6M ago1:14:59

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Dr. Leighton Flowers welcomes a student and advocate of the importance of our Old Testament scripture, Amber, of "When Deep Calls Deep," to discuss the significance of reading the Old Testament and the “Hebrew mind” that wrote it along with the flow of the story and patterns in those stories that replicate over and over. These vital stories are imp…

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Reviewing 2024 1:26:07

6M ago1:26:07

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Dr. Leighton Flowers reads your reviews, both the good and bad ones, so as to reply to some questions, answer some arguments and discuss future plans. To get your copy of Dr. Flowers new book, Drawn By Jesus, go here: https://a.co/d/6s767Ey To SUPPORT this broadcast, please click here: https://soteriology101.com/support/ Subscribe to the Soteriolog…

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Are we LITERALLY eating Jesus? Responding to Ferris 1:39:08

6M ago1:39:08

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Ferris, from "How to be Christian," responded to my video on the Catholic interpretation of John 6 (seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRuYdMKa9i8&t=2374s) and today I will do my best to respond the the major points of our contention. To get your copy of Dr. Flowers new book, Drawn By Jesus, go here: https://a.co/d/6s767Ey To SUPPORT this b…

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253. Faith, Doubt, and the Human Experience 1:40:21

7M ago1:40:21

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In this conversation, Andy, Jeff & Zack explore the complexities of faith, questioning the effectiveness of their beliefs and the struggles that come with them. They discuss the challenges of adhering to Christian teachings in a difficult world, the disillusionment with prosperity theology, and the search for joy beyond material possessions. The im…

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Is Calvinism the Historic Faith? 1:28:24

7M ago1:28:24

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David Bercot, an author, church historian, and founder of Scroll Publishing, a ministry that distributes material on the subjects of early Christianity and radical Christian discipleship, joins Warren McGrew and Leighton Flowers on today's broadcast to discuss whether or not Calvinism is historic Christianity. Here you can find a list of all David …

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Fallacious Arguments by Rogue Calvinists 1:38:50

7M ago1:38:50

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Warren McGrew joins me again to respond to another really bad argument by a rogue Calvinist. We will specifically address the Calvinistic interpretation of Romans 8:7-9 as it relates to the "ordo salutis" (logical order of events in salvation) from the Reformed/Calvinistic perspective, which is based on logic that goes something like this: 1. If yo…

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The Keys of the Kingdom and Apostolic Dignity 1:13:26

7M ago1:13:26

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What did Jesus mean when He gave Peter the “keys of the kingdom”? In this episode of The Restless Theologian, we explore one of the most debated and misunderstood statements in Scripture. Drawing from Matthew 16, we unpack the theological and historical context of the keys, examining their significance in relation to the church’s authority, the bin…

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252. Politics And Pickle Beer: Our Addiction To Division 2:18:54

7M ago2:18:54

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Apologies for the audio quality. Due to a demon infecting the ones & zeros we were forced to use our backup recording. In this episode of Bros Bibles and Beer, we explore various themes including the divisive experience of trying a unique pickle beer, the divisiveness in politics and society, the role of social media in amplifying these divisions, …

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Responding to Catholics on John 6: "Eat my Flesh" 1:39:53

7M ago1:39:53

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Dr. Leighton Flowers responds to Ferris, from @howtobeChristian, on his understanding of John 6 as articulated in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trmHaBCR2zo&t=9s To get your copy of Dr. Flowers new book, Drawn By Jesus, go here: https://a.co/d/6s767Ey To SUPPORT this broadcast, please click here: https://soteriology101.com/support/ Sub…

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The Doctrine of Regeneration with Bobby & Garrett 1:21:07

8M ago1:21:07

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What does it mean to be truly "born again"? In this episode of The Restless Theologian, we explore the doctrine of regeneration — the sovereign, supernatural work of God that brings spiritual life to the dead. Many Christians assume that faith leads to new birth, but Scripture reveals the opposite: God must first regenerate the heart before we can …

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Calvinism's Edomite Issue 1:22:10

8M ago1:22:10

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Dr. Jonathan Williams is back on to discuss his new book titled, "The Edomite Enigma: Esau, His Children, and Romans 9:10-13," which can be found here: https://www.wgsministries.org/enigma To learn more about Dr. Williams, check out his website at: www.wgsministries.org To get your copy of Dr. Flowers new book, Drawn By Jesus, go here: https://a.co…

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Did God Cast the Deciding Vote? 1:36:31

8M ago1:36:31

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Dr. Leighton Flowers joins the @idolkiller, Warren McGrew, for some ELECTION talk. To get your copy of Dr. Flowers new book, Drawn By Jesus, go here: https://a.co/d/6s767Ey To SUPPORT this broadcast, please click here: https://soteriology101.com/support/ Subscribe to the Soteriology 101 Newsletter here: www.soteriology101.com/newsletter Is Calvinis…

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250. It's The End Of The World As We Know It: Election Reactions 1:55:29

8M ago1:55:29

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Voting day always comes with its unique stories, doesn't it? Imagine the surprise on my face when one of us decided to write in their dad's name as a candidate! Episode 250 of Bros Bibles & Beer takes you on an introspective journey through the aftermath of the elections, mixing humor with a dash of political exhaustion. We share our personal exper…