

Theology Unplugged
C. Michael Patton
Join C. Michael Patton and friends for Theology Unplugged, a weekly podcast that dives deep into Christian theology, exploring challenging questions, and offering insightful discussions to deepen your faith. Discover the truth, embrace the journey, and engage with thought-provoking topics every week.
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Aug 20, 2024 • 60min
45. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Ecclesiastical History - How Catholics View History
In episode 45 of "Through Theology in a Year," we take a deep dive into the Roman Catholic Church’s perspective on its historical role as the One True Church. We'll explore how Roman Catholicism views itself as the essential authority that defines the Gospel, determines the canon of Scripture, and holds the Christian faith together. The Church sees itself as the timeline and foundation upon which the entirety of Christian doctrine rests. Without this unifying authority, Catholicism argues, Christianity risks fragmentation and a lack of an official definition of the faith.

Aug 15, 2024 • 60min
39. Conversations with Tad - Taking on Too Much in Prayer
In this session of Conversations with Tad, we explored the challenges and awkwardness that sometimes come with prayer, and how Tad is progressing in his discipleship journey. We revisited the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the phrase "Give us this day our daily bread." We discussed how this phrase emphasizes bringing our daily needs before God, trusting Him for what we need today without worrying about tomorrow. Jesus' teaching that each day has enough trouble of its own was central to our conversation, reminding us to stay focused on the present.

Aug 12, 2024 • 60min
44. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Ecclesiastical History - How Protests View History
Welcome to episode 44 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we begin a new section focused on traditions in Christianity, starting with a broad, bird's-eye view of how Protestants understand and relate to church history. We’ll explore the key elements of Protestant theology and how they shape the Protestant perspective on ecclesiastical history.

Aug 9, 2024 • 60min
Theology Unplugged Q and A - 4: Politics, Sola Scriptura, and the Book of Wisdom
Welcome to the third Q and A session of "Theology Unplugged." In this episode, we tackle a diverse set of questions from our listeners, exploring the intersections of faith, theology, and everyday life. Topics include:

Aug 8, 2024 • 60min
43. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: What Are the Essentials of the Essentials?
Welcome to episode 43 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we delve into the "essentials of the essentials," focusing on the core elements within critical doctrines such as Christ, the Trinity, and the Atonement. We'll explore questions like whether faith alone is part of the essentials for salvation and orthodoxy, and what foundational beliefs are necessary for each of these doctrines.

Aug 7, 2024 • 60min
42. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Essential, Certainty, and Bad Behavior
Welcome to episode 42 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we delve deeper into the hierarchy of certainty within faith and theology. We'll cover:

Aug 5, 2024 • 60min
41. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Chart of Certainty
Welcome to episode 41 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we continue our exploration of the hierarchy of certainty within faith and theology. We will:.

Aug 2, 2024 • 60min
Theology Unplugged Question and Answer - 3: Protestant Monasteries, Properly Basic Beliefs, and More
Welcome to the third Q and A session of "Theology Unplugged." In this episode, we will try to tackle a range of thought-provoking questions from our patrons:
-Supernatural Justification: How can we be justified in believing that the supernatural world exists, and how do we know future science won’t explain what we consider supernatural today?

Aug 1, 2024 • 60min
40. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Are You Certain? Building a Hierarchy of Certainty
Welcome to episode 40 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we explore the concept of certainty within faith and theology. We'll discuss:

Jul 31, 2024 • 60min
39. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: From Light to Darkness - The Evolution of Faith
Welcome to the thirty-ninth episode of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we explore the epistemological journey of faith from being a step into the light to becoming a blind leap into the dark.