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Charismatics and the Problem of Divine Hiddenness

In the realm of theology and philosophy, the puzzle of divine hiddenness remains a profound and enduring enigma. Join us on a journey of exploration as we delve into questions...

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God’s shovel is bigger than mine
Christian Life
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“You Can’t Out Give God”: Our Quazi-Evangelical Health-Wealth Gospel

In this deeply personal blog post, we explore the challenging yet enlightening journey of faith and financial struggle. Through a heartfelt narrative, the author shares his...

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Christian Life
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Is There Really Not Anything New Under the Sun? A Reflection on the Book of Ecclesiastes

In this exploration of Ecclesiastes, we delve into a unique claim suggesting that the technology of King Solomon's era surpassed our modern advancements, based on a verse...

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Christian Life
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God’s Unpredictable Path

"In the realm of spiritual communication, we often find our words about God taking unexpected paths in the hearts of those who hear them. This journey, akin to traversing...

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Christian Life
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Reserved Power: The Forgotten Virtue of Meekness

In 'Reserved Power: The Forgotten Virtue of Meekness,' we embark on a journey to rediscover meekness, a virtue often misunderstood and overlooked. From the powerful symbolism...

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Eschatology
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What ON EARTH Will Heaven Be Like

It was not until many years later that this burden of guilt and fear was taken off my shoulders. It was not until then that I found out that 'When we get to heaven, we will be...

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Christian Life
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Love Your Enemies (Reflections on Luke 6:27-28)

Last Friday morning, I awoke early (like before the crack of dawn early!) and meditated on a well-known, often-quoted-out-of-context passage of Scripture. I’ve read these...

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Anthropology
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Would Jesus Have Died a Natural Death Had He Not Been Killed?

Dive into an insightful exploration of a profound theological question: Would Christ have faced natural death had He not been crucified? This blog post delves into the...

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Christian Philosophy
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Top 5 Sources of Theology – Countdown

Introduction: The Puzzle of Systematic Theology The following presents a journey through the world of systematic theology. Let me attempt to be your guide, my life has been...

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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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