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Three young(ish) pastors tackle foundational questions about God, life, and why what Christians believe matters.
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Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
What is the incarnation? Did the second person of the Trinity really put on flesh and experience the human reality? What is meant by the creedal affirmations of conception by the Holy Spirit and Jesus being born of a virgin? Is affirmation to the virgin birth necessary to Christian faith? If Jesus was tempted as we are, did he also experience sin as we do?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys discuss question 22 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism: How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man? Brett, Allen, and Jim will discuss big theological issues like the incarnation, the virgin birth, Christ’s sinlessness, and why Mary is important to all Christians.
Along the way, Brett proves he’s right about which episode number this is, Jim proves he’s wrong, and Allen brings out the old TI-85 to show that both Jim and Brett have lost the plot.
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A New Podcast Offering
The Podechesis Podcast has started a daily (M-F) devotional podcast based on the Psalms called The Daily Psalms Podcast. Check it out by clicking this link or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
Questions? Send us an email or leave a voicemail.
Voicemail: (404) 635-6679
Important Links For This Episode
Scripture Proofs: Hebrews 2:14, 16; Hebrew 10:5; Matthew 26:38; Luke 1:27, 31, 42; Galatians 4:4; Hebrews 4:15; Hebrews 7:26
Wesley’s Revision of the Shorter Catechism (From Seedbed.com)
On the Incarnation by Athanasius
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Who is Jesus? What does it mean that he is the redeemer? Lord? Son of God? Eternal? How is Jesus the answer to the sin problem? Does Jesus still matter today?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, Brett, Jim, and Allen discuss question 21 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism: Who is the redeemer of God’s elect (mankind). They discuss the divinity of Jesus, his humanity, and why it is important that he was more than a great teacher and moral figure from the past. The guys will also talk about some different heresies, church councils, and what the early church really thought of him.
Along the way, Jim will make a wager, Allen will dream of shamrocks, and Brett will be craving a bowl of Lucky Charms by the end of the episode.
Listen and Subscribe to Podechesis on: Apple (Leave a 5-Star Review!!!), Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, Google, YouTube, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Listen Notes, and Deezer.
A New Podcast Offering
The Podechesis Podcast has started a daily (M-F) devotional podcast based on the Psalms called The Daily Psalms Podcast. Check it out by clicking this link or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
Questions? Send us an email or leave a voicemail.
Voicemail: (404) 635-6679
Important Links For This Episode
Scripture Proofs: 1 Timothy 2:5-6; John 1:14; Galatians 4:4; Romans 9:5; Luke 1:35; Colossians 2:9; Hebrews 7:24-25
Wesley’s Revision of the Shorter Catechism (From Seedbed.com): https://store.seedbed.com/collections/the-john-wesley-collection/products/wesleys-revision-of-the-shorter-catechism
Wesley One Volume Bible Commentary
Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith by Phil Tallon
Catechetical Discourses by Gregory of Nyssa
For a great entry level look at some of the heresies and church councils we mentioned in this episode see Turning Points by Mark Noll and The Story of Christian Theology by Roger Olson.
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
What are the eternal consequences of our fallenness? What is the miserable estate in which we live? What does it mean to be separated from our creator? What is hell and does it truly exist? Does the love of God negate the idea of hell? I hell necessary?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys take on two of the questions from John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q19- What is the misery of that estate into which man fell; and Q20-Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery? They will deal with topics like the eternal consequences of human fallenness, the losing communion with God, and whether or not the idea of hell is outdated. They will also discuss why John Wesley completely redacted question and answer 20.
Along the way, Brett will forget his name, Allen will try to interject “hell” in non-theological ways as much as possible, and Jim will wonder if Allen and Brett are trying to make his podcast life a living h…, well, you know.
Listen and Subscribe to Podechesis on: Apple (Leave a 5-Star Review!!!), Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, Google, YouTube, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Listen Notes, and Deezer.
A New Podcast Offering
The Podechesis Podcast has started a daily (M-F) devotional podcast based on the Psalms called The Daily Psalms Podcast. Check it out by clicking this link or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
Questions? Send us an email or leave a voicemail.
Voicemail: (404) 635-6679
Important Links For This Episode
Scripture Proofs: Genesis 3:8, 10, 24; Ephesians 2:2-3; Galatians 3:10; Lamentations 3:39; Romans 6:23; Matthew 25: 41, 46
Wesley’s Revision of the Shorter Catechism (From Seedbed.com): https://store.seedbed.com/collections/the-john-wesley-collection/products/wesleys-revision-of-the-shorter-catechism
Wikipedia article of Westminster Shorter Catechism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westminster_Shorter_Catechism
Wesley One Volume Bible Commentary
The Resurrection of the Son of God by N. T. Wright
A Church Called Tov by Scot McKnight & Laura Barringer
Books by Jerry Walls:
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
What the difference between the sinful nature and sins committed? In what way is our nature corrupted by sin? What is original righteousness? Is it possible to not sin? What is the guilt of sin and how is it passed down?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, Jim, Brett, and Allen continue their discussion on sin by looking at questions 17, Into what estate did the fall bring mankind? and 18, Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate into which man fell? of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. They talk about why correct thinking of our fallen nature matters, how modern zombie tropes can be the perfect analogy for our sinful nature, and why the doctrine of Christian perfection is so important.
Along the way, Allen makes a big comeback, Jim makes cheesy preacher jokes, and Brett decides its time to catch up on newer movies and TV shows.
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Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
What is the scope of sin? How deep and wide is its reach in humanity? What is the consequence of Sin? Were Adam and Eve real people or archetypes for all of humanity? How are sin and the consequences of sin passed down from generation to generation?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, Jim and Brett are joined by special guest (and pinch-hitter for Allen) Rev. Rebecca Duke-Barton, pastor of Jesup First United Methodist Church, to discuss question 16 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, Did all mankind fall in Adam’s first transgression? They will talk about the idea of original sin and whether the problem of sin is passed down from generation to generation. They will also discuss the need for a robust and faithful theology of sin and of grace in the church today.
Along the way, Brett will find that it is getting harder and harder to be relevant having not watched any of the Mandalorian, Rebecca will make a case for tractor-beam theology, and Jim will make fun of Allen over and over only because Allen wasn’t there to defend himself.
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And contact the show at: questions@podechesis.com or by voicemail (404) 635-6679
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
What exactly was the sin that Adam and Eve committed when they ate the fruit from the forbidden tree? Why was that fruit forbidden in the first place? Who’s at fault for breaking God’s command? What is God trying to hide from humanity in forbidding the knowledge of good and evil?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the Brett, Jim, and Allen discuss question 15 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism: What was the sin by which our first parents fell from the estate in which they were created?They talk about the root of sin, why freewill is so important, and how the sin of our fore-parents impacts us even today. They also talk about why an understanding of the fall of Adam and Eve matters to us today.
Along the way, Allen shows off his new Lego creation, Jim tries his hand at being a Hebrew scholar, and Brett has praise heaped upon himself—if only for this episode.
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And contact the show at: questions@podechesis.com or by voicemail (404) 635-6679
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
It’s Christmas time (and Advent) once again. The hot chocolate is flowing, the movies are on, and the lights are twinkling brightly. The question is does Christmas still matter?
In this special Christmas (and Advent) episode of the Podechesis Podcast, the boys take a break from Wesley’s Revision of the Shorter Catechism to share some of their favorite Christmas memories, movies, songs, and foods. They talk about Christmas lights and the Light of the world, Jesus. They also make a case for why the season of Advent is so important for the church.
Along the way we find out that the Brett loves the movie, A Christmas Story, and Jim and Allen do not. Can The Podechesis Podcast survive with such a vast chasm between the two wayward sons and Brett?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Podechesis Community. We will return with our regular episodes in January.
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Sunday Nov 22, 2020
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
What is Sin? Why does sin exist? Are we born with sinful natures or are we nurtured into sin? What does it mean to break God’s law? Are we naturally good? What was humanity’s first taste of disobedience—pride or unbelief? Can you have a right understanding of sin without a right understanding of grace? How does Jesus fit into this discussion?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the Brett, Jim, and Allen discuss questions 13 and 14 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism: Did our first parents continue in the estate in which they were created (Q. 13), and what is sin (Q. 14)? They talk about how sin entered the world, how our natures are corrupted, and how we are bent towards disobedience to God’s law. They also discuss how a thoroughly biblical and theologically robust teaching of sin is needed in the church today.
Along the way, Jim makes a confession, Allen makes a wager, and Brett is once again left having to clean all the thanksgiving dishes. Oh, and no turkeys were harmed in the production of this episode.
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Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
How did God specifically act toward humanity upon their creation? What is the meaning of covenant and why is it important to understand the conditions upon which God entered into relationship with humanity? Why was the tree of the knowledge of good and evil the one thing that was forbidden to eat from in the garden? Are there conditions to God’s love for us? What should our response to God’s love be?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys are joined by Dr. David Watson of United Theological Seminary (Dayton, OH) to discuss question 12 of John Wesley’s revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, What special act of providence did God exercise toward man in the estate in which he was created? They talk about God’s relational nature, how he reached down to us first, and how the covenants of God were ultimately about true freedom and life.
Along the way, it’s been quite a while since Allen has talked about UGA football, Jim still hasn’t told us how he met Sir Patrick Stewart, and Brett finally admits to being wrong...sort of.
Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to get new episodes as soon as they are available and be sure to leave a 5-Star review--especially on Apple.
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And contact the show at: questions@podechesis.com or by voicemail (404) 635-6679
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
What happens when your favorite Wesleyan Theology podcast team does a livecast for Youtube and Facebook? Well Check it out here!
A HUGE shout out to our Podechumen community for sending in questions and making this first live show a success. We truly have the best community in the world.
Once again, thank you the talented Andy Bowen of andybowen.com for his Halloween edition of the Podechesis theme.
Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to get new episodes as soon as they are available and be sure to leave a 5-Star review--especially on Apple.
You can follow The Podechesis Podcast at https://Podechesis.com where you can find links to your favorite podcast app, important episode notes and posts about subject matter talked about in the episodes.
Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook: @podechesis
And contact the show at: questions@podechesis.com or by voicemail (404) 635-6679