The Practice of Theology

In this special episode, Tyler talks with Mack Stiles about the current events in Afghanistan and how Christians can pray.

In this episode, Tyler talks with Michael Lawrence about the topic of conversion. Essential to the Christian faith is understanding how someone is saved. Understanding properly what the Bible has to say about conversion provides us with hope and confidence even in the bleakest of times.

In this episode, Tyler talks with Robert about connecting to the local church as a college student. For many, the years away at college can be spiritually barren, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Listen in as we talk about practical ways to quickly and intentionally get connected to a local church.

In this episode, Tyler talks with Rosaria Butterfield about the topic of biblical hospitality. What did God use to draw a radical, committed unbeliever to himself? Did God take her to an evangelistic rally? Or, since she had her doctorate in literature, did he use something in print? No, God used an invitation to dinner in a modest home, from a humble couple who lived out the gospel daily, simply, and authentically. Listen as Rosaria helps us to understand the biblical importance of hospitality.

In this episode, Tyler talks with Herbie Newell about the topic of adoption. For almost twenty years, Herbie has been an advocate for vulnerable children around the world, leading organizations to serve the fatherless with the gospel of Jesus Christ both in word and deed. Listen as Herbie unpacks the legal, theological, and practical implications of adoption in the U.S. and abroad.

In this episode, Tyler continues his conversation with Jonathan Pennington on the Sermon on the Mount. Dr. Pennington helps us to understand the theological significance of a few of the major parts of the sermon, like the Lord's Prayer, and how exactly they apply to our lives today.

In this episode, Tyler talks with Jonathan Pennington about the Sermon on the Mount. In this most famous of sermons, Jesus lays out for his followers what it means and looks like to be one of his disciples. It's a call to pursue Christlikeness above all else and to live counter to the world around us.

In this episode, Tyler talks with Denny Burk about what the Bible says about the topic of manhood and womanhood.

In this episode, Tyler talks with Dr. Ayman Ibrahim about understanding Islam. While Christianity remains the largest religious group in the world, Islam is a close second, and recent research shows that Islam is growing rapidly and will likely surpass Christianity by the year 2060. Because of this Christians need to take care to understand Islam. If we are to effectively engage the Muslims around us with the gospel we must understand what they believe.

In this episode, Tyler talks with Matt Smethurst about the office of deacon. Most every church has deacons, but what do they really do? In some churches the deacons are the defacto leaders while in other churches they serve the congregation and pastors behind the scenes. One thing we know for sure is that the Bible is clear that the church ought to have deacons, but it's of the utmost importance to know why and for what purpose. With biblical clarity and pastoral warmth, Matt helps us to think through these questions and more.