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5 (More) Radical Ways to Make Sure Your Children Don’t Leave the Faith

In this insightful post, we explore the challenging issue of children leaving the church, prompted by a revealing survey. It offers a fresh perspective on faith formation,...

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Apologetics
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The Real Meaning of Proverbs 22:6 – How to Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go

In this insightful blog, we delve into the profound challenges and emotional complexities faced by parents when their children's spiritual paths diverge from expectations....

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Apologetics
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The Problem With Overstating Your Case

In a world where passion and conviction often dominate religious discourse, it's crucial to find a harmonious balance. My recent encounter with a fervently convinced...

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Angels and Demons
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What we Don’t Know: Theological Thought of the Day – Fall of the Angels

Excerpt: Dive into an insightful exploration of the biblical narrative on the fall of angels. This post questions the conventional belief of a singular, irreversible fall,...

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Crypto Theology
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Crypto Theology 3 – My Battle with Sleep Paralysis as a Kid

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Angels and Demons
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Is Christian Polytheism Possible?

This post investigates the intriguing notion of Christian polytheism, tracing the shift from monolatry in the Old Testament to monotheism in the New Testament. It discusses...

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Apologetics
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The Problem of God’s Hiddenness (Expecially for Charismatics)

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Apologetics
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“The Principle of Insufficient Reason”: Rescuing Atheism from Archaic Beliefs

In this exploration, we delve into the philosophical debate of the universe's origins through the lens of the Principle of Sufficient Reason and the fallacy of special...

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Prolegomena
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Challenging Wayne Grudem’s Definition of Systematic Theology

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Will the True Church Please Stand Up?
byC. Michael Patton

What happens when we become convinced that our church, our tradition, or our denomination is the official gatekeeper of the kingdom of God? In this episode of Theology Unplugged, Michael explores a surprising pattern that runs throughout the Gospels. Again and again, the disciples appoint themselves as the guardians of God’s kingdom. They try to stop outsiders from ministering in Jesus’ name, call for fire from heaven on those who reject Christ, keep children away from Jesus, and argue over who deserves the seats of greatest honor. Jesus, however, repeatedly pushes back, showing that His kingdom is bigger than they imagined and His grace reaches farther than they expected.

This episode is a little different than usual. Rather than delivering a traditional monologue, Michael reads one of his recent blogs to his wife, Kristie, while she—and her dogs!—represent the audience. Think of it as a pilot episode for a possible new format. If your podcast app supports video, Michael highly recommends watching this episode rather than simply listening. Otherwise, you can watch it on YouTube or, for supporters, on Patreon.

Along the way, Michael argues that perhaps we have been asking the wrong question. Instead of beginning with lines, boundaries, and gatekeepers, perhaps we should begin with the center. The center is neither a denomination nor an institution. It is the person and work of Jesus Christ. The true church is ultimately defined not by self-appointed guardians, but by the confession Peter made: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

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  • Will the True Church Please Stand Up? 2026-06-24
    What happens when we become convinced that our church, our tradition, or our denomination is the official gatekeeper of the kingdom of God? In this episode of Theology Unplugged, Michael explores a surprising pattern that runs throughout the Gospels. Again and again, the disciples appoint themselves as the guardians of God's kingdom. They try to […]
  • 86. Through Theology in a Year: Biblical Docetism 2026-06-16
    In this episode, Michael introduces a new term for an old interpretive problem: Biblical Docetism. Borrowing from the ancient Christological heresy of Docetism—which denied the true humanity of Christ while affirming His deity—Michael argues that many Christians approach the Bible in a remarkably similar way. They affirm the divine origin of Scripture but neglect its […]

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