We know this isn't the podcast episode you were expecting. And to be honest, neither were we. But our lives have had some (good) changes and we want to share a bit out what the Holy Spirit has been doing in our lives. Bible teaching resources: • BibleThinker (Mike Winger) • BibleProject & Classroom • Exploring My Strange Bible podcast Apologetics resources: • Alisa Childers podcast • Unbelievable? podcast • Stand to Reason (Greg Koukl) Christianity & culture resources: • Holy Post podcast • History of the Early Church podcast Lifestyle, theology, & Bible teaching: • Phylic ..read more

As season 4 of the Thrive Theology podcast draws to a close, we wanted to take some time for a more casual chat and review the last few months of podcast episodes. We discuss our favourite episodes, why researching the social justice series was difficult,  and what we're looking forward to about season 5 (and give you a sneak peek of what's coming in February!). See you in February 2022! ? Find us on Instagram ? Visit our website Email us with your episode topic ideas: thrivetheology@gmail.com Music: “Inspiring Acoustic” by AShamaluevMusic & “Blue Sky” by IULI MAI ..read more

Throughout Christian history, there have been various events that have shaped the doctrines we know today. The Protestant Reformation that began in 1517 is one of those: it gave way to the "five solaes" that have become core doctrine in the majority of Protestant denominations today. In this episode, we discuss the different Roman Catholic Church heresies the five solaes were formed to contradict, as well as a review of the history of the Reformation. ? Find us on Instagram ? Visit our website Recommended resources: • “The Five Solas” (ReformationBibleCollege.com) • Sermon series on the five ..read more

If you grew up in the evangelical world of North America, there's a good chance you attended a Christian event at some point that involved an altar call, complete with a passionate plea for repentance and emotionally evocative music. In the final episode of our series on soteriology, we discuss the history of altar calls and why they were disputed in the early stages of evangelicalism. We also discuss the benefits and problems with the idea of "asking Jesus into your heart" and explain the different viewpoints of whether someone can lose their salvation. ? Find us on Instagram ? Visit our web ..read more

In part two of our series on the doctrine of salvation, we take a look at different atonement theories and how Calvinism and Arminianism both answer the question of how God's sovereignty works with man's free will to achieve salvation. Plus, we take a close look at the history of the "born again" phraseology in the modern evangelical movement and discuss its impact on the North American church. ? Find us on Instagram ? Visit our website Recommended resources: • “Penal Substitution, Christus Victor, and Other Atonement Theories” episode 65 • Atonement series from the After Class Podcast • "Fr ..read more

C. S. Lewis once said that what makes Christianity different from all other religions is God's grace towards us. For this first episode in our three-part series on the doctrine of salvation, we discuss the doctrines of redemption, justification, and sanctification. Also, is baptism required for salvation? And does a person have to actually make a decision to be saved? ? Find us on Instagram ? Visit our website Recommended resources: • Jesus in the Sacrifices of the Old Testament (Mike Winger video) • Baptism: Infant vs. Adult (Thrive Theology ep. 50) Music: “Inspiring Acoustic” by ASha ..read more

Perhaps best known for his sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Jonathan Edwards is the feature historic figure of this week's podcast episode. He was a devoted Calvinist theologian and preacher, becoming a significant leader in the Great Awakening because of his vocation. He was also a wonderful husband and father, but his life was not without its blindspots. ? Find us on Instagram ? Visit our website Recommended resource: • "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" sermon by Jonathan Edwards (audio) Music: “Inspiring Acoustic” by AShamaluevMusic & “Forever” by Johny Grimes ..read more

Have you ever wondered how preaching & sermons became the focal point of the Protestant Church? Starting with the Middle Ages, we explore the history of preaching in the Church—from how the Reformation forever changed the focus of religious assemblies to the technology that profoundly shaped evangelism in the 1800s. ? Find us on Instagram ? Visit our website Recommended resource: • "The Reformation of Preaching: Transformations of Worship Soundscapes in Early Modern Germany and Switzerland" by Dr. Barbara Pitkin Music: “Inspiring Acoustic” by AShamaluevMusic & “Gold Autumn” by WM Mu ..read more

If you've been listening for a while, you know that Emily & Bethany have walked very different paths regarding marriage and singleness. In this episode, Bethany shares what she's learned about walking with the Lord through her season of singleness, and they both discuss the different lies that singles believe and truths to replace them. We hope you're encouraged by this episode—whether you're single or married. ? Find us on Instagram ? Visit our website Recommended resources: • "TSF Q&A: Singleness" from That Sounds Fun podcast by Annie F. Downs • "Singleness – The Biblical Guideline ..read more

The Trinity has always been difficult to define, and heresies about the nature of the Trinity started gaining popularity as early as the second century. We establish the traditional orthodox view of the Trinity, then give the background and beliefs of the various heretical descriptions about the Trinity and the two natures of Christ. ? Find us on Instagram ? Visit our website Recommended resources: • By Faith: Justin Martyr & Irenaeus (Thrive Theology ep. 64) • How the Creeds Stood Against Gnosticism & Other Heresies (Thrive Theology ep. 104) Music: “Inspiring Acoustic” by ASha ..read more