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Is Occam’s Razor Really the Best?

The principle of parsimony, or “Occam’s Razor,” is a principle of deduction developed by the Franciscan Father of Nominalism, William of Ockham. There is much to commend about...

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Anthropology
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How Can God Use Sin Yet Not Be Guilty of Sin Himself?

Why does God use sin to bring about his will? 1 Kings 22:20 And the LORD said, ‘Who will entice Ahab to march up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ And one suggested this, and...

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Theology Unplugged-Arguing with AI

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Please Pray for My Wife Kristie

Kristie is okay. She is not hurt physically. But you may have seen over the years that her mother has been to the hospital many, many times. She hasn’t been healthy for...

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Easter
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Roll Call From the Grave

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Depression
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8 Ways to Navigate Your Children Through Doubt

As parents, we naturally want to pass on our faith to our children and help them develop a strong relationship with God. However, we must acknowledge that as they grow older,...

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Difficult Passages In The Bible
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Rethinking the Whole “If We Are Faithless . . .” Thing (2 Tim 2:11-14)

2 Timothy 2:11-14 It is a trustworthy statement: For if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him; If we endure, we shall also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He also will...

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The Most Important Word Ever Uttered

“ὅτε οὖν ἔλαβεν τὸ ὄξος [ὁ] Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν, Τετέλεσται, καὶ κλίνας τὴν κεφαλὴν παρέδωκεν τὸ πνεῦμα.” When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is...

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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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