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Theological Teenagers – Navigating the Dangerous Landscape of Theology

The Joy of Theological Transformation Theology is a realm that I have grown to have a love-hate relationship with. I find immense joy in its capacity to deepen one’s...

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Calvinism
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The Ultimate Balanced Guide to Calvinism (from a Calvinist)

Calvinism, rooted in the teachings of John Calvin, is more than just a theological stance; it's a profound exploration of God's sovereignty and mankind's role in salvation....

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Addiction
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My Addiction Six Years Later

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Theological News
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8 ≈ Credo News ≈ Saturday, October 14

Let me know if you want me to keep doing this. Interesting theological news from around the web: 1. Grant for Women’s Preaching Program: A new initiative aimed at...

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Christian Philosophy
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Through the Gates of Mystery: A Fascinating Glimpse of the Sons of God, Nephilim, and Other Weird Beings

In the realm of biblical mysteries, some passages in the early parts of the Bible hold a special allure. They speak of enigmatic beings known as the "sons of God," the...

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A Quick Word About the Credo House Coffee Shop

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Bibliology
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Protestant Christianity and the True Meaning of “Sola Scriptura”

Understanding "Sola Scriptura" Unravel the often misunderstood Protestant principle of "sola scriptura." Explore its true meaning as the ultimate authority, delving into...

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Anthropology
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What Does it Mean to Become “One Flesh”

“Therefore, a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24) What does it mean to become...

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Christian Philosophy
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John Shelby Spong’s Paradoxical Religious Pluralism

In my reading of Spong today, I came across this quote. It started as a two-sentence response to it that I was going to post on Facebook. But as so often happens, it turned...

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Will the True Church Please Stand Up?
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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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