

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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Jul 30, 2024 • 60min
38. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Populating the Essentials Chart
Welcome to the thirty-eighth episode of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we continue our exploration of the Essentials and Non-Essentials chart, populating it with various doctrines ranging from essentials to pure speculation.

Jul 29, 2024 • 60min
37. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Essentials for Salvation
Welcome to the thirty-seventh episode of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we delve into the crucial topic of what truths are essential for salvation. We will break down each essential truth in detail, helping you understand the core beliefs necessary for salvation and the difficulties associated with each option.

Jul 27, 2024 • 60min
Theology Unplugged - Four Reasons I Reject Transubstantiation
Welcome to a new episode of "Theology Unplugged." In this podcast, we explore four reasons why I reject the doctrine of transubstantiation. This discussion is based on the Roman Catholic interpretation of John chapter 6, where Jesus says, "Unless you eat of my flesh and drink of my blood," and the implications of letting his followers walk away. Additionally, we will examine how transubstantiation conflicts with the definition of Chalcedon.

Jul 26, 2024 • 60min
Theology Unplugged - Question and Answer 2: Evangelicalism, The Trinity, and More
Welcome to the second Question and Answer session of "Theology Unplugged." In this episode, we address several intriguing questions from our patrons, including:

Jul 25, 2024 • 60min
36. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: History of the Creeds
Welcome to episode 36 of "Through Theology in a Year." In this episode, we explore the history of creeds, both Old Testament and New Testament. We'll delve into how essentials are defined by the regula fide, the Vincentian canon, and various creeds.

Jul 24, 2024 • 60min
35. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Rise of Evangelicalism
Welcome to episode 35 of "Through Theology in a Year." This episode explores the historical patterns of sectarian divisions and the rise of institutional fundamentalism and Evangelicalism within the church.

Jul 23, 2024 • 60min
34. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Finding the Core of Our Faith
Welcome to the thirty-fourth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. Today, we continue our exploration of essentials and non-essentials in the Christian faith, diving deep into the terminology and concepts that define this crucial aspect of epistemology.

Jul 22, 2024 • 60min
33. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Essentials and Non-Essentials (1)
Welcome to the thirty-threeepisode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we delve into the crucial topic of essentials and non-essentials in the Christian faith, a key subset of epistemology.

Jul 19, 2024 • 60min
Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Question and Answer 1
Welcome to a special episode of "Theology Unplugged"! In this session, we're trying out something new: a Q and A session with questions from my Patreon supporters.
I'll be answering a variety of questions that my patrons have sent in, primarily focusing on the "Through Theology in a Year" sessions from the previous week. However, this is open to any questions from patrons and those who ask questions in the various Theology Unplugged forums.

Jul 18, 2024 • 60min
32. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: East Meets West
Welcome to the thirty-second episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we continue our discussion on Christian epistemology, focusing on cataphatic theology and how it complements apophatic theology.