Episodi

  • 677. Two Powers in Heaven 4: Mishnah & Tosefta
    Nov 6 2026
    Well, we’ve been in a series on the two powers in heaven heresy for a few weeks now. Funny enough, we haven’t learned much about two powers. Hopefully, you’ve learned a lot about Jewish apocalyptic literature and Jewish Platonic theology, which are two important, but totally different strands within first-century Judaism. Now, today, we’re focusing Read more about 677. Two Powers in Heaven 4: Mishnah & Tosefta[…]
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    24 min
  • 676. Two Powers in Heaven 3: Philo
    Oct 30 2026
    We’re in a series on the two powers in heaven idea. Today we’re looking at Philo, a Jewish contemporary of Jesus who wrote around 30 or 40 AD. He lived in Alexandria, Egypt and left behind 70 books of which 46 survive to this day. Did Philo talk about two powers in heaven? What did Read more about 676. Two Powers in Heaven 3: Philo[…]
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    36 min
  • 675. Two Powers in Heaven 2: First Enoch
    Oct 23 2026
    We’re in a series investigating the two powers in heaven heresy. Last time I laid out for you the six groups of Jewish literature that we are going to look at. Today we are beginning with 1 Enoch. This is a collection of apocalyptic Jewish literature centered on the Enoch mentioned in Genesis. What does Read more about 675. Two Powers in Heaven 2: First Enoch[…]
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    59 min
  • 674. Two Powers in Heaven 1: Introduction
    Oct 16 2026
    What do you know about the two powers heresy? Have you heard about before? In today’s episode, we’re beginning a new series on the Jewish condemnation of the idea that there are two powers in heaven. This subject is fraught with confusion and difficulty, and my goal is to clear up the confusion. As always, Read more about 674. Two Powers in Heaven 1: Introduction[…]
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    27 min
  • 650. Restoration Theology 16: Restoration Theology Can Change the World
    Apr 30 2026
    This episode is part of the Restoration Theology class. Today is our last episode in our Restoration Theology class. Believe it or not, not everyone thinks restorationism is great. In fact, most Christians, both Catholic and Protestant, are against restorationism, preferring the confessional approach. Have you started to face objections and dismissive language when you Read more about 650. Restoration Theology 16: Restoration Theology Can Change the World[…]
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    42 min
  • 649. Restoration Theology 15: A Method to Evaluate Doctrines
    Apr 23 2026
    This episode is part of the Restoration Theology class. Today is the capstone episode of this entire class on Restoration Theology. We’re going to put together what we’ve learned so far into a twenty-question diagnostic. The purpose of this method is to evaluate any Christian belief or practice. You can use it on your own Read more about 649. Restoration Theology 15: A Method to Evaluate Doctrines[…]
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    45 min
  • 648. Restoration Theology 14: Comparative Theology and Alternative Doctrines
    Apr 17 2026
    This episode is part of the Restoration Theology class. About a year ago I was listening to a podcast that said black plastic cookware comes from recycled electronics. Such plastics are loaded with chemicals like fire retardants and should not be used in cooking. I was thinking about the black plastic spatula our family Read more about 648. Restoration Theology 14: Comparative Theology and Alternative Doctrines[…]
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    48 min
  • 647. Restoration Theology 13: Historical Theology and Doctrinal Precedents
    Apr 9 2026
    This episode is part of the Restoration Theology class. As we continue through our survey of the major branches of theology, we come to the subject of doctrinal precedents. Who has believed a particular idea before? Were there any Christians who held position x in the past? Who were they? If the majority of Read more about 647. Restoration Theology 13: Historical Theology and Doctrinal Precedents[…]
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    45 min