Theology Central

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Theology Central is a podcast dedicated to deep theological analysis, critical sermon reviews, and doctrinal clarity in an age of confusion. Each episode explores Scripture through a confessional, law and gospel lens—rejecting celebrity-driven faith and focusing on truth, not trends. From exegetical teaching to historical theology and cultural critique, this podcast challenges mainstream assumptions and calls the church back to serious, Scripture-centered thinking.
Expect honest engagement with difficult texts, critical interaction with popular Christian messages, and a refusal to compromise biblical fidelity for modern relevance.

Topics include biblical exegesis, sermon reviews, church history, spiritual deception, false teaching, and the danger of politicized Christianity.”

Ezekiel 28: Prince or King?
After The Great Satan Hunt, a listener raised an important question: why does Ezekiel 28 address the prince of Tyre and then the king of Tyre? Does this shift signal Satan—or something else entirely?
The Great Satan Hunt Pt 5
In the final installment of The Great Satan Hunt, we bring the investigation to its conclusion. Even granting—temporarily—the claim that Satan appears in Ezekiel 28:13–15, verses 16–19 render that interpretation unsustainable.
Exodus 24:8 Throwing Blood
Exodus 24:8 is one of the most jarring verses in the Old Testament. Without warning, Moses throws blood on the people and declares, "Behold the blood of the covenant." No explanation. No softening. No emotional framing. Just blood, covenant, and...
Did These Readings Belong Together?
On Transfiguration Sunday, the lectionary paired Exodus 24:8–18 with Matthew 17:1–9—Sinai and the Mount of Transfiguration. But did those readings really belong together, or did the lectionary simply place them side by side and invite us to imagine a...
Farewell to the Alleluia
Many Christians have never heard of "the Farewell to the Alleluia," and yet it may be one of the most theologically powerful moments in the liturgical year.
Valentine’s Day: Bleeds or Feels?
February 14 once remembered a martyr — love that bleeds. Today it celebrates romance — love that feels. What happened? And what does that historical drift reveal about human love, divine love, and the gospel itself?
Luke 15: Three Slaveries?
Before moving into Chapter 1 of the book, we return to the introduction to examine a major theological claim: that Luke 15 presents three forms of slavery — a sinful flesh that wants to wander, a troubled conscience that fears it cannot return, and a...
A Forgotten Lutheran Devotional
Most modern devotionals try to comfort you first. Johann Gerhard does the opposite. Written in 1606, Sacred Meditations was once one of the most beloved devotional books in Lutheran history. Today almost no one reads it
The Older Brother Thesis
Episode 1 begins our series Rethinking the Prodigal Son by examining the "older brother thesis" — the claim that the older brother is the central focus of Luke 15.
The Great Satan Hunt Pt 4
The hunt continues. In Part 4 we examine Ezekiel 28:15–17 phrase by phrase. Trade, merchandise, violence, and judgment before kings—does this really sound like Satan, or a corrupt human ruler? We slow down, stay in context, and let the text speak for...
Hallmark Solomon
Hallmark movies sanitize everything. Soft lighting. Clean characters. Happy endings. No messy reality. And sometimes… that's exactly how the church preaches the Bible.
The Babel Problem
Genesis 11 isn't a cute tower story — it's a theological problem.
You Didn’t Hear Me!
Apparently, listening is harder than we think. A short clip about hermeneutics — about how Christians murder the meaning of Scripture — was taken completely out of context and turned into arguments about things I never said.
Isaiah 58:1-9
A real-time Five Layers walkthrough of Isaiah 58:1-9 We examine the context, structure, and meaning of this passage.
Lamentations 3:14-24
A real-time Five Layers walkthrough of Jeremiah's lament. We examine the context, structure, and meaning of this passage before any sermon or application, uncovering what "Great is thy faithfulness" truly means—and what it does not promise.
The Five Layers of Reading Scripture
In this foundational episode, we introduce a simple, practical method for reading any biblical text carefully and faithfully. By learning the Five Layers—context, speaker, observation, theology, and application—you'll avoid common interpretive...
The Great Satan Hunt Pt 3
The hunt continues. In Part 3 we slow down and examine Ezekiel 28:14 phrase by phrase. Does "the anointed cherub that covereth" really describe Satan—or is it exalted royal imagery aimed at the king of Tyre? No assumptions, no traditions—just careful,...
Trump’s Racist Meme and the Church
Today the sitting president shared a racist, dehumanizing meme about Barack and Michelle Obama. But the deeper story isn't just what Trump posted — it's how much of the church continues to defend and celebrate him anyway. A sober, historical, and...
Christ in Every Page? Part 4
We pick up the Introduction to Systematic Theology textbook, and we continue our study of it.
Bart Ehrman: Final Lecture Pt 3
After more than 40 years of teaching, Bart D. Ehrman delivered his final university lecture. We conclude our review of the final lecture

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