Best Andy Mikels Podcasts (2025)

In this episode, I’m joined by New Testament scholar, Donnie Berry, to talk about the scope of God’s plan for the world. Drawing from his latest book "The Earth Will Be Filled: A Biblical Theology of the Glory of God," Donnie unpacks how the glory of God and the mission to the nations are not late developments in Scripture, but part of God’s purpos…

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Victory in the Lamb- Genesis 3:15 & 1 Timothy 1:15 44:40

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Genesis 3:15 & 1 Timothy 1:15 preached by Pastor Scott Hurst on December 14, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2 46:36

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2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2 preached by Jimmy Bledsoe on December 7, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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The Return of Spiritual Hunger | Andy Bannister 50:57

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In this episode, I have the absolute privilege of chatting with Andy Bannister, the Director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity. In our conversation, Andy unpacks why spiritual hunger seems to be returning, why apathy—not atheism—is now the real challenge, and what faithful, thoughtful evangelism now looks like. Andy is the Director of Solas a…

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The Census- 2 Samuel 24 32:31

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2 Samuel 24 preached by Pastor Andy Mikels on November 30, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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Hebrews, Perseverance, and a Lifeless World | Miachel Kibbe 51:28

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I recently had the privilege of chatting with Michael Kibbe about his new book, "Life in a Lifeless World: Encountering Jesus in the Book of Hebrews." In our conversation, Kibbes unpacks the unique way that the Book of Hebrews shapes Christian endurance, and explains why Hebrews speaks so powerfully to a culture of fatigue, distraction, and spiritu…

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Why the Doctrine of the Devil Still Matter | Philip Ziegler 47:57

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In this episode I talk with theologian Philip Ziegler about something Christians seem to rarely stop to think about: the devil. His new book makes a serious case for why the doctrine of the devil still matters for understanding evil, the gospel, and Christian hope. Philip G. Ziegler is Professor of Christian Dogmatics at the University of Aberdeen.…

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Roll Call- 2 Samuel 23:8-39 37:10

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2 Samuel 23:8-39 preached by Pastor Andy Mikels on November 23, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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Last Words- 2 Samuel 23:1-7 36:41

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2 Samuel 23:1-7 preached by Pastor Andy Mikels on November 16, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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Is Mark 5 MORE than another EXORCISM? 4:23

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A demon named “Legion.” A man restored. And a powerful message to Christians living under Rome’s shadow. Mark 5 hits harder than we often realize! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Personal Website/Writing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apologetics Canada Request⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outreach Speakers Request…

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Rereading and Rethinking Revelation | Greg Carey 49:17

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In this conversation, I chat with Revelation scholar, Greg Carey about his new book, "Rereading Revelation: Theology, Ethics, and Resistance." In the book and in our chat, Greg unpacks the book of Revelation not as a fear-driven prediction manual, but as a pastoral and prophetic call to faithful witness in a world shaped by power, empire, and compe…

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A Song of Praise- 2 Samuel 22 34:21

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2 Samuel 22 preached by Pastor Andy Mikels on November 9, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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The Man You’re Meant to Be | John Simons 48:14

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What does it mean to truly become the man God designed you to be? In this episode, I sit down with John Simons, author of "The Man You’re Meant to Be," to talk about biblical manhood, identity, and purpose in a world that seems to have lost its bearings. John Simons (PhD candidate in Ethics & Public Theology at Southern Seminary) is the Men's Pasto…

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The Bigger They Are…- 2 Samuel 21:15-22 33:56

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2 Samuel 21:15-22 preached by Pastor Andy Mikels on November 2, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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ACTIVE Faith vs. PASSIVE Faith 4:12

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Faith isn’t passive—it’s active, alive, and always moving. When Paul met Christ, his entire life changed direction. He went from persecuting Christians to proclaiming Christ with boldness and purpose. Abraham’s faith was the same—he believed God, and he went. True Christian faith doesn’t stop at belief; it transforms how we live, where we go, and w…

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The Plow Boy and the Bible- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 40:14

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2 Timothy 3:16-17 preached by Pastor Andy Mikels on October 26, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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Atonement Needed- 2 Samuel 21:1-14 40:46

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2 Samuel 21:1-14 preached by Pastor Andy Mikels on October 19, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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Thinking About the Church’s Faithful Engagement with AI | Todd Korpi 1:02:14

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In this episode, Todd Korpi joins me to discuss his new book, "AI Goes to Church: Pastoral Wisdom for Artificial Intelligence." In our chat we explore the potential for both the use and abuse of AI within the Church, asking how pastors, leaders, and congregations can engage this powerful technology with wisdom, discernment, and theological depth.To…

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Off With His Head- 2 Samuel 20 44:37

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2 Samuel 20 preached by Pastor Andy Mikels on October 12, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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What Did Jesus Say About Himself? | Mikel Del Rosario 48:56

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What did Jesus actually say about himself? Was he simply a wise teacher—or did he claim something far more profound? In this episode, I talk with Mikel Del Rosario — “The Apologetics Guy” — about his new book, "Did Jesus Really Say He Was God?: We explore the biblical and historical evidence for Jesus’ divine identity, as well as some common object…

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The Return of the King- 2 Samuel 19:9-43 30:32

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2 Samuel 19:9-43 preached by Pastor Andy Mikels on October 5, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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God’s Goodness & Faithfulness: Our Response- Psalm 145 32:16

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Psalm 145 preached by Earl Pinkston on September 28, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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The Last Eight Days of Dietrich Bonhoeffer | John McCabe 52:54

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In this episode, I sit down with John McCabe to discuss his new book "Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Last Eight Days." We talk about the myths that have grown around Bonhoeffer’s death, the unreliable testimonies that shaped past biographies, and the fresh sources that reveal a truer picture of his courage, faith, and humanity in the final days of the Th…

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Rebranding the Church: Is it Possible? | Eric Mason 46:15

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In this episode I have the chance to sit down with Dr. Eric Mason to talk about his new book, "Rebranding the Church." We dig into what “rebranding” really means (and doesn’t mean), how the church’s witness has been distorted, and what it will take to restore credibility and trust to the church.Eric Mason is the founder and senior pastor of Epiphan…

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Requiem For a Son- 2 Samuel 18-19:8 30:56

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2 Samuel 18-19:8 preached by Pastor Andy Mikels on September 21, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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Why GODS KINGDOM will OUTLAST EVERY THREAT 5:50

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From 120 believers in Acts to billions today, God’s Kingdom has faced epidemics, persecution, political hostility, and cultural opposition—yet it has never stopped growing. The lesson? No matter what threats arise in our own day, the Church will endure because God’s purposes cannot be stopped. ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Personal Website/Writing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apologet…

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God at Work- 2 Samuel 17 30:26

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2 Samuel 17 preached by Pastor Andy Mikels on September 14, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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James and the Question of Faith and Works | Joel B. Green 55:52

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What does James really mean when he says, “faith without works is dead”? In this episode, I talk with New Testament scholar Joel B. Green about his latest commentary on one of the most misunderstood books in the Bible. We explore how James connects faith and works, why he’s often (wrongly) set against Paul, and what it looks like to live out a fait…

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Does Exercise Lead to Greater Joy in Jesus? | David Mathis 56:58

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What does exercise have to do with following Jesus? In this conversation, I talk with David Mathis from Desiring God, about his new book "A Little Theology of Exercise: Enjoying Christ in Body and Soul." We explore how movement, discipline, and embodied habits can actually deepen our joy in Christ, shape our discipleship, and help us serve others b…

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The Lord’s Supper and Our Active Participation 31:38

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Preached by Pastor Andy Mikels on September 7, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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Art as Apologetics: Hip Hop, Culture, and the Gospel | Troy Lydiate 1:18:59

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What happens when hip hop, art, and apologetics collide? In this conversation, I sit down with Troy Lydiate—better known as Scribe Music—to talk about how art shapes culture, how the church has often struggled to engage with it, and why beauty and creativity matter for apologetics. We explore the tension between the sacred and the secular, the prop…

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What the Global Church Can Teach Us About Worship | Tim Challies 27:49

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+ Listen to the end for an exclusive new song preview from CityAlight, written in conjunction with Tim Challies' and Tim Keesee's new book, "From the Rising of the Sun." Together again with Tim Challies, this time to talk about his new book, "From the Rising of the Sun," co-written with Tim Keesee. The book journeys around the globe, following the …

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Enemies- 2 Samuel 16 29:34

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2 Samuel 16 preached by Pastor Andy Mikels on Auguest 31, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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Inside the Editing of the Westminster Study Bible | Emerson B. Powery 56:06

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As the one-year anniversary of the Westminster Study Bible approaches, I am joined by one of its editors, Dr. Emerson Powery, to dive into the vision, process, and purpose behind it. What really goes into the notes, commentary, and theological decisions of a study Bible? How does a study Bible shape the way we read Scripture? And why does the Westm…

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Schemes and Sedition- 2 Samuel 15 31:18

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2 Samuel 15 preached by Pastor Andy Mikels on Auguest 24, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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How Aristotle Helps Clarify the Christian Faith | Louis Markos 55:23

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Can ancient philosophy help us understand the Christian faith? Louis Markos joins me to talk about his latest book, "From Aristotle to Christ," and how Aristotelian thought shaped the way the early church expressed its beliefs. Our conversation digs into topics like why Aristotle still matters, how philosophy can sharpen faith, and what it means fo…

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How Paul PROVED CHRIST from the SCRIPTURES 6:38

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The most important question you will ever answer is this: Who is Jesus? In Acts 17, Paul reasoned with people from the Scriptures, showing that the Messiah had to suffer and rise again—and that Jesus fulfilled those promises. His simple argument was this: 1)The Scriptures foretold a suffering and risen Messiah 2) Jesus died and rose again. Therefor…

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John on Patmos: The Power of HISTORICAL CONTEXT 6:18

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Historical context can bring incredible weight to the Bible. Take Revelation 1:9 as an example. John wasn’t just casually writing from an island; he was exiled to Patmos, a place reserved for Rome’s most serious criminalshttps://www.ryleyheppner.comhttps://apologeticscanada.com/ryley-heppner/

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The Church According to Scripture | Guy Waters 57:08

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What is the church and why does it still matter? In this episode I chat with Dr. Guy Waters to explore the beautiful biblical doctrine of the church. Drawing from his book One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, we discuss the church’s identity, its purpose, and its essential role in the Christian life. Guy Waters is the James M. Baird Jr. Profe…

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More Royal Failures- 2 Samuel 14:1-33 36:08

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2 Samuel 14:1-33 preached by Pastor Andy Mikels on Auguest 17, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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What Do Biblical Scholars Think of The Chosen? | Doug Huffman and Paul Gondreau 1:07:41

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Biblical scholars Doug Huffman and Paul Gondreau join for me a conversation to explore the historical, theological, and interpretive dimensions of The Chosen. Drawing from their new book "Watching The Chosen: History, Faith, and Interpretation," we discuss how the series portrays Jesus and His followers, where it aligns with the biblical text, wher…

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Did JESUS ever claim to be GOD? 5:48

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Did Jesus ever claim to be God? In John 8:58, Jesus declares, “Before Abraham was, I am.” and his audience responds by picking up stones to execute Him for blasphemy. https://www.ryleyheppner.comhttps://apologeticscanada.com/ryley-heppner/

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What if we switched our phone/bible habits? 1:00

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I wonder what the impact would be if this week, everywhere you normally would take your phone, you took your Bible instead, or also? And then, what if every time you wanted to pick up your phone to scroll this week, you picked up your Bible instead and read it?

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2 Samuel 14 36:07

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2 Samuel 14 preached by Pastor Andy Mikels on Auguest 10, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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If I PASTORED again... 12:05

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Seven years of lead pastoring and I have now resigned. I don't know what is next, but if it is pastoring again, there are some things I would do differently and a few things I'd do the same. https://www.ryleyheppner.com https://apologeticscanada.com/ryley-heppner/

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Why the Bible Is Funnier Than You Think | Anthony Russo 1:01:36

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In this episode, I sit down with comedian and creator Anthony Russo to talk about his latest release, "The Bible Is Funny: Volume 2" - a card game that finds comedy in the most unexpected corners of Scripture. In our conversation we explore why the Bible is funnier than most people realize, how humor can deepen our engagement with God’s Word, and w…

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Left Behind, Literalism, and the Fall of Dispensationalism 56:39

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In this episode, I chat with historian Daniel Hummel about his new book, "The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism." We explore the story behind the Left Behind series, the Scofield Bible, rapture theology, literal bible interpretation and dispensationalism's move from fringe to mainstream.Daniel G. Hummel (PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison) is th…

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Troubled Times- 2 Samuel 12:16-31 38:02

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2 Samuel 12:16-31 preached by Pastor Andy Mikels on Auguest 3, 2025.By Andy Mikels

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Peterson, O’Connor, and the Secular Shift | Benjamin MacDonald 1:13:28

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In this episode, I talk with Benjamin MacDonald (Apologetics Canada) about the rise of secularization in the West: what it is, where it came from, and how it’s quietly reshaping not just our culture, but our churches. Ben MacDonald is a theologian, speaker, and educator with a heart for engaging faith and culture. After a brief career in television…