AJ and Nijay noticed a lot of former evangelicals becoming Catholic. BTW: AJ and Nijay admire and respect Catholics, but they discuss this phenomenon. What's going on? What's driving this trend? What is the hunger or felt need? Another way to put it: what can evangelicals learn from Catholics and other high church/liturgical traditions?Support the show

Theology is good, Nijay and AJ are both academics and affirm that their engagement with theological and biblical scholarship overall has strengthened and stretched their faith in healthy ways. But can critical theological study actually be a detriment to faith? What exactly is the problem? Nijay and AJ have a special conversation about what goes wrong when theology leads us away from God. Support the show

How do you know if a teaching you hear is heresy, or just a matter open to interpretation? And if you encounter heresy, should you do something about it? What? AJ and Nijay discuss.Support the show

Renowned biblical scholar, Prof. N.T. Wright, discusses his new book on Romans, the significance of Romans chapter 8, the concept of inheritance, Christians in Rome, meaningful Bible reading, and the importance of love in Paul's theology.

What do we do with violence in the Bible? Especially when it is commanded by God? Isn't the Bible about love and peace? AJ and Nijay reflect on one of the most pressing ethical questions related to the Bible. Support the show

Adult singles have sadly become a marginalized group in the American church, especially when marriage is viewed as the absolute ideal for all believers. AJ and Nijay process what Scripture really says about marriage and singleness and process a healthy spirituality of singleness. Support the show

AJ and Nijay discuss the concept of losing salvation and the conditionality of salvation. They reflect on the portrayal of God in the book of Ephesians as loving and patient. They also explore the idea that it is humans who walk away from God, not the other way around. The importance of scripture in shaping our understanding of salvation is emphasized.

In this short episode, AJ and Nijay discuss how to make sure you are reading and engaging with different kinds of material, and to what degree you let that material influence and affect you. Support the show

AJ and Nijay continue their conversations about formative traditions of the church: baptism (ST21), communion (ST22), and anointing of the sick. The biblical tradition puts weight not only on the healing power of God, but also the caregiving ministry of the church. Support the show

Explore the deep significance of the Lord's Supper as a sacred moment for Christian communities. The discussion highlights the connection between the Eucharist and the Last Supper, drawing parallels to personal and biblical reflections on communal meals. Discover how sharing food fosters intimacy and vulnerability, challenging modern practices that may overlook its essence. Delve into the theological contrasts of food across history and its role in spiritual life, emphasizing the transformative power of shared meals in building hope and unity.