
Full Proof Theology
Conversations with Christian intellectuals and thinkers about theology, scholarship, and life.
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Jan 30, 2023 • 58min
78 - Doug Ponder on the Weaponization of Confession and the Problem of Authenticity
In this interview with Doug Ponder, we discuss the practice of public confession of sin as a means of reaching people which is often practiced by many leaders in evangelicalism today. We explore Scriptures related to this issue such as “judgement begins at the household of God” and “pulling the log out of your own eye.” We also discuss hypocrisy and authenticity. Authenticity is a key word associated with expressive individualism. Should Christians be authentic? What does it mean to walk in obedience to God even when we don’t feel like?Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisGrimke Seminary - https://grimkeseminary.org/Doug Ponder on Twitter - https://twitter.com/dougponderRemnant Church - https://remnantrva.com/Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Jan 24, 2023 • 37min
77 - Micah Caswell on Micah the Prophet and Micah 6:8
In this interview with Micah Caswell (returning guest!), we discuss his commentary on the book of Micah. We discuss what led Micah to write this commentary as well as the context of the Micah the Prophet. We dive into Micah 6:8 which is a verse often used by people for a variety of social justice issues. Micah and I share our different perspectives on it’s application for us today and close out talking about helping kids and people know the Bible more.My Endorsement: “With clarity and conviction, Caswell demonstrates that the book of Micah is essential for faithful gospel preaching. This commentary illuminates the bountiful opportunities available to every pastor and Christian to speak the good news of Jesus Christ. Replete with illustrations and applications, Caswell has provided a resource which is as accessible as it is helpful."Micah’s Bio - “Prior to Redeemer Church, I led a small non profit and pastored at churches in Austin and Houston. I am a graduate of the University of North Texas (Go Mean Green). I also hold degrees from Dallas Seminary, Southwestern Seminary, and Toronto Baptist Seminary. My doctorate is from Southern Seminary in the area of explaining and applying the Old Testament Minor Prophets. In addition to my role at Redeemer Church, I teach the Biblical Worldview class to the seniors at Denton Calvary Academy. I am a certified biblical counselor through the Association of Biblical Counselors and offer free biblical counseling to the Covenant Members and regular attenders of Redeemer Church. However, I also offer counseling to the community through Covenant Biblical Counseling. Finally, I also serve as the Church Planter Recruiter with the Denton Baptist Association’s SEND Church Planting Network. I have contributed two chapters in the Noble Company series on John Pitman and Thomas Roberts. Recently I was able to contribute to Baptist Way Press’ study on the miracles of Jesus and their study on the Gospel of Mark. I have also published a book on Thomas Patient who planted the first Irish Baptist churches. Finally, I recently published a commentary on the Old Testament book of Micah.”Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisPick up Micah’s Commentary on Micah - https://amzn.to/3H02wANRedemer Denton - http://www.redeemerdenton.com/Micah’s Website - http://micahcaswell.com/Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Jan 17, 2023 • 57min
76 - Bethel McGrew on Revoice and Concupiscence
In this interview with Bethel McGrew, we discuss the various problems with the Revoice Movement and historic Christian orthodoxy. We start with a discussion of her PhD in math. Bethel recounts various figures in the Revoice Movement including Greg Johnson. She helps us see the impact of this movement and various teachers caught up in their teachings. We also discuss sin nature, desire, temptation, and concupiscence. When does a desire become a sin? Are we in sin if we have a sinful thought? What about temptation?Bio from Substack - Freelance writer, teacher, maths Ph.D., cultural critic, bad Anglican. You might have spotted me at National Review, First Things, The Spectator, The Critic, Patheos, Quillette, Plough, or someplace else.Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisBethel on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BMcGrewvyBethel’s Substack - https://bethelmcgrew.substack.com/Memorial PCA Hosts Transgender Performance - https://www.christianpost.com/news/pca-church-explains-why-it-allowed-transgender-festival-performance-on-its-property.htmlVern Poythress ‘Redeeming Mathematics: A God-Centered Approach” - https://amzn.to/3IzzkmCRevoice '21 review for Eikon: Uncertain Voices: Revoice '21 Reviewed - CBMWRetro Book Review: The Returns of Love, Part I - The North American Anglican (northamanglican.com)Retro Book Review: The Returns of Love, Part II - The North American Anglican (northamanglican.com)Book Review: A War of Loves | Esther O’Reilly (patheos.com)Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Jan 9, 2023 • 45min
75 - Brian Brown on Nietzsche, Power, and Godly Motivations
In this interview with Brian Brown, we discuss the German philosopher (or anti-philosopher) Friedrich Nietzsche. We explore his thinking in Beyond Good & Evil, various viewpoints of Nietzsche’s regarding morality, power, and transcendence. We also dive into the topics of power and examining one’s inner motivations. Bio - Brian Brown is the pastor of Trinity Church Denver (CREC). He is a seasoned church planter hailing from the great state of Texas. He received his MA in Biblical Exegesis from Wheaton. Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisBrian Brown on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbrown6Trinity Church Denver - https://www.trinitychurchdenver.org/Worldview Guide for Beyond Good and Evil - https://canonpress.com/products/worldview-guide-for-beyond-good-and-evil/Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Jan 3, 2023 • 54min
74 - Colin Redemer on Competition, Sport, and Christianity
In this interview with Colin Redemer (Professor), we discuss a topic that I’ve been curious to explore for most of my life. Competition and sport are major sources of formation and even entertainment. How should Christians think about sports? Do sports inherently require that one embrace a vice to win? What should Christians make of violent competition?We discuss how some of these concepts play out in the church and theological study by exploring Colin’s role at Davenant. Bio - Colin Redemer is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Saint Mary’s College of California and the Vice President of the Davenant Institute. He loves teaching on the intersection between History, Philosophy, Literature, and Christianity.Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisThis episode is brought to you by Gold River Trading Co. https://goldriverco.com/ Use promo code THEOLOGY to get 15% off your order!!Colin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/RedemTheTimesProtestant Social Teaching - https://davenantinstitute.org/protestant-social-teachingDavenant Institute - https://davenantinstitute.org/Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Dec 24, 2022 • 12min
73 - Christmas Culture
In this special Christmas episode, I explore the implications of Christian culture as it relates to tradition and the worship of Christ. Much is made of the downfall of Christian culture. What would it look like for Christians to embrace Christian culture instead of rejecting it?Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisSupport the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Dec 12, 2022 • 48min
72 - Yoram Hazony on Conservatism, Classical Liberalism, and Coalition Building
In this interview with Dr. Yoram Hazony, we get into details regarding conservatism as both a tradition and a movement. We discuss the definition of conservatism as traditionalism. We dive into the differences between conservatism and classical liberalism. Recently, Giorgia Meloni was elected Prime Minister of Italy. Yoram offers his perspective on her election and her alignment with a movement like national conservatism. We close out discussing coalition building and partnership with classical liberals who see the rise of woke neo-Marxism as a major problem. Bio - Yoram Hazony, the chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation and president of the Herzl Institute, is the leading proponent of the National Conservatism movement, which is invigorating the American and European right. His previous book, The Virtue of Nationalism, won the Intercollegiate Studies Institute's Conservative Book of the Year award in 2019. A graduate of Princeton University (B.A.) and Rutgers University (Ph.D.), he lives in Jerusalem with his wife and children.Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisThis episode is brought to you by Gold River Trading Co. https://goldriverco.com/ Use promo code THEOLOGY to get 15% off your order!!“Conservatism: A Rediscovery” - https://amzn.to/3HtR6HD“The Virtue of Nationalism” - https://amzn.to/3uWlrXTNational Conservatism - https://nationalconservatism.org/natcon-3-2022/“Is ‘Classical Liberalism’ Conservative?” - https://www.wsj.com/articles/is-classical-liberalism-conservative-1507931462Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Dec 5, 2022 • 30min
71 - On Laws of Attraction, Being a Servant Leader, and Complementarianism
What is the basis of men, not women, being pastors? How are we to understand the biblical norm of male headship and creational designs of masculinity? In this episode, I dive into a variety of topics related to male leadership and gender differences. There has been much literature produced on the concept of servant leadership as the biblical paradigm for husbands and pastors. But what if it is wrong? I explore the concept of the laws of attraction from Aaron Renn, the Danvers Statement, and an article by James Jordan on Liturgical Man. This episode was inspired by a question on my Patreon page. You can sign up and provide show prompts for me here - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisThis episode is brought to you by Gold River Trading Co. https://goldriverco.com/ Use promo code THEOLOGY to get 15% off your order!!https://theopolisinstitute.com/liturgical-man-liturgical-women-part-1/https://cbmw.org/about/danvers-statement/https://aaronrenn.substack.com/p/newsletter-17-the-basis-of-attractionSupport the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Nov 14, 2022 • 31min
70 - American Missionary Trade Surplus
Many young Christians feel a call to ministry, some a call to be a missionary. In this episode, I discuss this popular unction and the culture of American evangelical Christianity that produces it. The missional movement is a self-identified movement within the 21st century. While missional church just claim to be biblical, this is a much used argument made by evangelical to justify their latest pragmatic strategies - such as missional. I question the biblical fidelity of the missional movement and highlight common pitfalls for church planters. This missional movement also creates a heightened desire for Christian to be missionaries. Many young Christians in the church feel pressure to enter ministry or go overseas. Why does this happen? How do we deal with the fallout of missionaries leaving ministry if not the faith all together? Oftentimes the call to ministry is pitched as the most sacrificial thing a Christian can do. In teaching this way, leader often create unbiblical and unrealistic expectations. We need to have a deeper understanding of going to the nations so that we can better understand our calling to our own nation here. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavis“How Should Christians Speak in Public?” Tim Keller - https://mereorthodoxy.com/how-should-christians-speak-in-public/#post-133708-footnote-1“Negative World Arrives in Australia” Simon Kennedy - https://mereorthodoxy.com/negative-world-australia/Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Nov 7, 2022 • 1h 7min
69 - Glenn Moots on Magisterial Protestantism and Christian Establishment (Also Baptists)
In this episode, Dr. Glenn Moots and I discuss several related aspects of Christianity and politics. We dive into Moots’s history in the church and academy while exploring his understanding of Christian Reconstructionism. We get into the topic of Christian Nationalism and a state church. We dig into the magisterial protestant perspective on Christianity and politics and what it has to offer us today. What is the relationship of the church and state? What would America look like if Christian Nationalists had their way? What place would Baptists have in a magisterial Protestant nation? Why is choosing between religious pluralism and establishment a false dilemma?Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavis“How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Christian Nationalism” - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v-utekNec80&feature=emb_titleGlenn Moots on Althusius - https://lawliberty.org/classic/rereading-politica-in-the-post-liberal-moment/“Politics Reformed” - https://amzn.to/3FKBZZf“Justifying Revolution: Law, Virtue, and Violence in the American War of Independence” - https://amzn.to/3fxS0qXLaw and Liberty - Moots - https://lawliberty.org/author/glenn-moots/Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/