Episodes
Feb. 11, 2026
The Great Satan Hunt Pt 4
The hunt continues. In Part 4 we examine Ezekiel 28:15–17 phrase by phrase. Trade, merchandise, violence, and judgment before kings—does this really sound like Satan, or a corrupt human ruler? We slow down, stay in context, a...
Feb. 11, 2026
Hallmark Solomon
Hallmark movies sanitize everything. Soft lighting. Clean characters. Happy endings. No messy reality. And sometimes… that's exactly how the church preaches the Bible.
Feb. 10, 2026
You Didn’t Hear Me!
Apparently, listening is harder than we think. A short clip about hermeneutics — about how Christians murder the meaning of Scripture — was taken completely out of context and turned into arguments about things I never said.
Feb. 8, 2026
Isaiah 58:1-9
A real-time Five Layers walkthrough of Isaiah 58:1-9 We examine the context, structure, and meaning of this passage.
Feb. 7, 2026
Lamentations 3:14-24
A real-time Five Layers walkthrough of Jeremiah's lament. We examine the context, structure, and meaning of this passage before any sermon or application, uncovering what "Great is thy faithfulness" truly means—and what it do...
Feb. 7, 2026
The Five Layers of Reading Scripture
In this foundational episode, we introduce a simple, practical method for reading any biblical text carefully and faithfully. By learning the Five Layers—context, speaker, observation, theology, and application—you'll avoid c...
Feb. 6, 2026
The Great Satan Hunt Pt 3
The hunt continues. In Part 3 we slow down and examine Ezekiel 28:14 phrase by phrase. Does "the anointed cherub that covereth" really describe Satan—or is it exalted royal imagery aimed at the king of Tyre? No assumptions, n...
Feb. 6, 2026
Trump’s Racist Meme and the Church
Today the sitting president shared a racist, dehumanizing meme about Barack and Michelle Obama. But the deeper story isn't just what Trump posted — it's how much of the church continues to defend and celebrate him anyway. A s...
Feb. 5, 2026
Christ in Every Page? Part 3
We pick up the Introduction to Systematic Theology textbook, and we continue our study of it.
Feb. 5, 2026
Bart Ehrman: Final Lecture Pt 3
After more than 40 years of teaching, Bart D. Ehrman delivered his final university lecture. We conclude our review of the final lecture
Feb. 4, 2026
Bart Ehrman: Final Lecture Pt 2
After more than 40 years of teaching, Bart D. Ehrman delivered his final university lecture. We continue our review of the final lecture
Feb. 4, 2026
Bart Ehrman: Final Lecture Pt 1
After more than 40 years of teaching, Bart D. Ehrman delivered his final university lecture. I begin my review of his final lecture
Feb. 3, 2026
The Great Satan Hunt Pt 2
The hunt continues. With Bible and notebook in hand, we step into Ezekiel 28:13 and test every claim carefully. Is this Satan in Eden—or poetic language describing the king of Tyre's wealth and pride? No systems. No shortcuts...
Feb. 3, 2026
Who Is Bart Ehrman?
Before critiquing Bart Ehrman's ideas, we ask a simpler question: Who is he? A thoughtful look at his life, journey, and influence on modern Bible scholarship.
Feb. 1, 2026
The Great Satan Hunt Pt 1
Ezekiel 28 is one of the most quoted passages used to describe Satan's fall. But does the text actually say that? Before assuming anything, we slow down, read the context, and start a careful, verse-by-verse search. Grab your...
Feb. 1, 2026
Answering the Objections Pt 2
In Part 2 of Answering the Objections, we examine another passage cited against Revelation 19–20: Ezekiel 28. Reading the chapter in context and history, we ask a simple question—does this text actually describe Satan and fin...
Jan. 31, 2026
A Boxer Lost His Toupee
Tonight I sat down to watch a boxing match and witnessed something I've never seen before in decades of watching the sport — a fighter literally lost his toupee mid-fight and threw it into the crowd.
Jan. 30, 2026
Answering the Objections Pt 1
As we work carefully through every major passage about judgment after death, a lengthy YouTube comment challenged the series, claiming key verses were being ignored and offering several proof texts to support annihilationism....
Jan. 29, 2026
I Should Be Asleep Right Now
After a week of sickness and total exhaustion, I couldn't sleep—so I hit record. A late-night, unscripted reflection on limits, weakness, lament, and the theology you discover when your body forces you to stop.
Jan. 29, 2026
Reports of My Death
I haven't been on the air since Sunday, and a few people have noticed. No, I didn't die—but I did get seriously sick. In this episode, I give an update, explain what's been going on, and reflect a bit on limits, burnout, and ...
Jan. 25, 2026
Psalm 40 and Five Layers
We use the five layers to look at Psalm 40 and a sermon on Psalm 40
Jan. 24, 2026
Waiting on God or Killing the Text?
In a previous episode we carefully studied Psalm 62:1 in its context. In this episode, we go back and review the short sermon that originally sparked that study and ask a simple question: does this message actually explain th...
Jan. 24, 2026
Psalm 62:1: Waiting on God
Psalm 62:1 is often used as a generic call to patience and trust—but is that what the verse is actually saying? In this episode, we slow down and read Psalm 62:1 in its literary, historical, and covenant context and discover ...