
The Theology Pugcast
The Theology Pugcast is three over-educated Reformed guys grumbling about what bugs them, and sometimes even barking about what they like. The show usually is recorded in a pub--that's why there is some background noise on occasion. The topics can vary widely seeing as the Pugsters have different spheres of knowledge and interest, but common themes which appear regularly include the transcendence of God and the meaningfulness of His creation.
Latest episodes

Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 5min
How Civilizations Collapse
In this episode, Glenn talks about four causes of civilizational collapse: mass migration combined with corrupt and ineffectual government; sexual license; loss of belief in society and its values, and massive deficit spending. The guys talk about each of these, and, given that they are all are in place in America right now, discuss how we should be responding in our families and churches.
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The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 3min
The ‘C. S. Lewis Option’ for Renewing Christendom
Annie Crawford joins to discuss C. S. Lewis, classical education, and Christian heritage. They explore storytelling in apologetics, myth and philosophy, challenges in education, and the power of historical teaching. The conversation delves into the decline of the Western world and the hope for renewal.

Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 2min
Begging the Question of Christ and Culture
Richard Niebuhr's classic, Christ and Culture has shaped the way we understand the relationship of the church and culture by assuming that what we mean by "Christ" when we discuss Christ and culture is Christian ethics. But is that the right place to start? Shouldn't ontology be the starting place since all things were created by Christ and for him? (Col. 1:15-17) If we take this as our starting point, what becomes of Niebuhr's famous archetypes of Christ and Culture? Join the Pugs today as they ruminate on the theme!
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The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

Feb 26, 2024 • 1h 2min
The Diseased Defects and Effects of Popular Culture
On today's episode Tom introduces a theological analysis of Contemporary Popular Culture, especially its charged symbolism. After unpacking insights from church fathers like Tertullian and Augustine, in their Christian critiques of Public Spectacle Events, the gang enters into important discussion about the impact, function, and role of current Celebrity, Popular Culture, and Spectacles like the Super Bowl, and ponder Christian ways of reading, relating to, going to war with the spiritual character in which these are cloaked.
Article about ‘Adult AI’ mentioned by CR: https://www.digitalliturgies.net/p/christians-are-not-ready-for-the
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The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 4min
Antisemitism in the Church
Today’s episode was prompted by responses to an admittedly provocative post Glenn put up on Facebook that generated some virulently antisemitic remarks from Christians. The guys explore the problem of antisemitism, the common ground between the far right and the progressive left, group identity, and a range of related topics.
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The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 4min
Political Theology with Timon Cline!
Timon Cline, Executive Editor of American Reformer, discusses the political implications of the Christian faith. They explore topics such as natural law, conversion in India, the historical separation of church and state, correlation between the human body and the body politic, the church's role in social public morality, the evolution of evangelicalism and social action, and the importance of following American Reformer and providing financial support.

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Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 2min
The Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age: An Interview with Rosaria Butterfield
Rosaria Butterfield, author of "Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age," discusses confronting anti-Christian culture, the impact of sexual morals on civilization, and navigating changes in the church and culture. They also emphasize the importance of repentance, embracing traditional values like homeschooling, and valuing the role of a housewife.

Jan 29, 2024 • 1h 6min
Everything You Know about Plato is Wrong! (An Interview with David Talcott)
In this episode, David Talcott, a philosophy professor, debunks misconceptions about Plato. Topics covered include Plato's harmony with Christianity, his rejection of Alcibiades' advances, his communist lifestyle concept, the allegory of the cave, the importance of mathematics in understanding his ideas, and his theology and soteriology.

Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 4min
Forbidden Knowledge!
In this podcast, the hosts explore the contrast between two forms of knowledge: curiositas and studiositas. They discuss the dangers of seeking forbidden knowledge and the suppression of important topics in public discourse. The importance of trust, privacy, and self-expression is also analyzed. The battle for the preservation of creature goods, the relationship between science and Christianity, and the importance of character and trust are explored as well.

Jan 15, 2024 • 1h 3min
The Golden Age of Islam?
Dive into the rich history of Islam’s Golden Age in Spain, where Muslim, Christian, and Jewish scholars transformed Greek thought into a cornerstone of European philosophy. The discussion reveals how fundamentalist interpretations influenced views on causality and disease, contrasting Islamic perspectives with Christian responses to the Black Death. Explore the philosophical clash between Aristotle and Plato, and how these ideas shaped nominalism and modern conversations around gender and individuality. It’s a fascinating journey through theology and history!