Theology on Tuesdays

Episode 114 ~ The Secret Superpower: Reading!

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:41 GMT

Brian is joined by special guest Cheryl Drury, host of the "Crack the Book" podcast, for a lively discussion on new data about the health and attention span benefits of reading, and how cultivating the habit of reading can be a helpful spiritual practice.

Episode 113 ~ Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? Why It Matters

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:01:57 GMT

Justin and Brian discuss some fascinating new evidence about the Resurrection and help make the case for why Jesus's rising from the dead changes everything about our daily life as Christians.

Episode 112 ~ The 20th Century Author You’ve Never Heard of but Need to Read

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:59:37 GMT

Brian and special guest Rachel Murphy do a deep dive into the underappreciated fiction works of British Christian author Elizabeth Goudge.

Episode 111--Double Jeopardy: Tackling Our Recent Unanswered Questions

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:05:33 GMT

Justin and Brian field a variety of fascinating questions left over from recent episodes.

Episode 110 -- Lent, Longing, and Liturgy: The Unexpected Beauty of Observing Lent

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:56:33 GMT

Brian and special guest Bishop Chip Edgar examine the ancient origins of the liturgical season of Lent and how the rhythms of this season and its practices speak to our longing for the transcendent and for the presence of God in our lives

Episode 109 Reflections from Mere Anglicanism: Gospel Identity in an Age of Expressive Individualism

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:00:35 GMT

Episode 108--So What Is It About Tolkien Anyway?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:45:40 GMT

Brian and special guest the Rev’d David Rowe, J.R.R. Tolkien expert and author of "The Proverbs of Middle-earth," for a lively discussion about Tolkien’s enduring popularity and the spiritual roots of the longing and beauty we experience in his writings. Even if you’ve never read the books or watched the films, listen in to learn about Tolkien and his deep Christian faith and how it informed his art, as well as how his works can enrich your life.

Episode 107-- Keeping Christmas: What Does THAT Look Like?

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:17:27 GMT

There's a lot of cultural excitement and build-up as Christmas approaches, and then POOF on December 26 the stripped tree is on the curb and shops are full of customers returning gifts they didn't want. But what does the Christian Feast of Christmas actually look like, and why is it twelve days long? And what does it mean to "keep Christmas," as the transformed Ebenezer Scrooge vows to do in Dickens' A Christmas Carol?

Episode 106 ~ Habits of Hurry versus Habits of Holiness: Practices for a Meaningful Advent

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:25:39 GMT

The frenzy of Black Friday starts the month of December off with a wave of commercialism that seems to only grow in intensity as Christmas gets closer. Yet during this same time of year the ancient season of Advent calls us to ponder and reflect, to lean into wonder, and to prepare our hearts for a deeper understanding of Jesus's coming. How can we live intentionally and counter-culturally during this time? Join Justin and Brian for a lively discussion of what the season of Advent is and attitudes, practices, and habits that can help lead us to a deeper and more meaningful observance of Advent.

Episode 105 ~ Gratitude as a Spiritual Discipline, with special guest Betsy Cahill

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:14:32 GMT

For many of us, giving thanks is at best incidental to football and eating turkey at Thanksgiving. But what if practicing gratitude is actually one of the keys to combating anxiety and flourishing spiritually? Come join Brian and special guest Betsy Cahill for a stimulating and practical discussion on why gratitude matters so much and ways to practice it in our daily lives. Betsy, a former Rhodes Scholar, is an author, lecturer, and Biblical scholar who holds degrees from Harvard (Classics), Oxford (English Language and Literature), and Yale Divinity School (Religion, with a concentration in Hebrew Bible)

Episode 104 ~ Saints and Sinners: What Can We Learn from All Saints Day?

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:02:02 GMT

Beauty and the Beast: Longing for the Transcendent in Sacred Space

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:10:29 GMT

Brian and special guest from the UK, the Rev. Fergus Butler-Gallie (an Anglican priest who is a chaplain at Oxford as well as an award-winning author, not to mention that he was described by the Times of London as a "witty young vicar") engage the topic of Beauty and sacred space and why church buildings matter. Fergus's latest book, Twelve Churches, helps explore this theme and informs their lively discussion.

Habits and Purpose: Lessons from “The Common Rule”

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:40:42 GMT

How can we truly break free, find rest, and form a life that aligns our habits with our foundational beliefs? Justin and Brian discuss the best-selling book The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction, which offers a set of daily and weekly practices designed to form us in the love of God and neighbor.

Episode 101 ~ Engaging Our Suffering: How to Think About and Respond to the Issue of Evil in our Lives

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:09:43 GMT

Episode 101 ~ Engaging Our Suffering: How to Think About and Respond to the Issue of Evil in our Lives

Episode 100 ~ Undoing the Spell of Modernity: C.S. Lewis and How the Truth with Set You Free

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:11:40 GMT

Episode 100 ~ Undoing the Spell of Modernity: C.S. Lewis and How the Truth with Set You Free

Episode 99 ~ The Vibe Shift, Quiet Revival, and the Church

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:17:12 GMT

Episode 99 ~ The Vibe Shift, Quiet Revival and The Church"

Episode 98 ~ End of Summer Devotional Makeover

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:37:03 GMT

Episode 97 ~ Double Jeopardy: Tackling Our Recent Unanswered Questions with special guest Jeff Miller

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:42:13 GMT

Episode 96 ~ Navigating Life's Transitions: Biblical Wisdom for Times of Change Pt. 2: Friendships, Church and the Workplace

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:33:46 GMT

Episode 95 ~ Navigating Life's Transitions: Biblical Wisdom for Times of Change Pt. 1 Introduction

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian begin a new series on how to navigate life's transitions. Transitions can easily be overlooked and are fraught with many challenges. As they introduce the topic of transitions in this episode, Justin and Brian explore how the Bible offers wisdom for each stage of a transition.

Episode 94 ~ Summer Spiritual Tune-Up

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:30:00 GMT

How Hymns Can Recharge Your Devotional Life: Jesus sang hymns. Paul and Silas sang hymns. From the earliest days of the church, hymns have been integral to worship. Come join us Tuesday with special guest Bishop Chip Edgar to hear about how delving into the riches of hymns can fire your heart and deepen your worship and devotional life.

Episode 93 ~ Experiencing Lasting Change: Freedom from Things that Ensnare Pt. 3 Some Case Studies

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian wrap up their series on addiction by looking more deeply into some specific cases: pornography and marijuana. As they look at the details of these two common sources of addiction, they seek to practically apply the principles they discussed in the previous episodes.

Episode 92 ~ Experiencing Lasting Change: Freedom from Things that Ensnare Pt. 2

Tue, 27 May 2025 15:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian continue their discussion on finding freedom from the things that ensnare. They revisit the spiritual dynamics going on in addiction, and then spend the bulk of their time explores tangible ways to enter into greater freedom.

Episode 91 ~ Experiencing Lasting Change: Freedom from Things that Ensnare

Tue, 06 May 2025 15:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian begin a new series on finding freedom from the things that ensnare us. They aim to reframe the loaded words of 'sin' and 'addiction' in order bring these concepts down to earth and into our everyday lives. The Bible has much to say about the enslaving power of sin. Once we grasp the reality of the enemy within us all, only then can we effectively begin to find freedom.

Episode 90 ~ Living in Wonder

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian discuss the nature, the importance, and the practical effects of wonder in our daily lives. The New Testament is filled with examples of folks marveling in awe and amazement, and while many of us long for such a life, trying to simply manufacture it seems impossible. Justin and Brian share some helpful ways that you can cultivate wonder in your own life.

Episode 89 ~ Holy Week: One Week To Save the World

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian discuss the most significant week in human history: when Jesus entered Jerusalem, died on the cross, and rose again. They unpack the movement of the week, the services on the specific days of the week, and how Christians throughout the ages have benefitted from following in the footsteps of Jesus during this 7 day span.

Episode 88 ~ Double Jeopardy: Tackling Our Recent Unanswered Questions

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

This week, Justin and Brian tackle as many unanswered questions from the last several months as they can. Enjoy!

Episode 87 ~ The Defining Decade Pt. 4

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian finish up their discussion on Meg Jay's book The Defining Decade. They look at the final section of her book devoted to biological realities during the decade of one's twenties. Simply put, these are biologically the most fertile years for men and women from a biological sense, and what you do with you body in your twenties really matters. With the prolonged delay our culture is seeing in terms of having children, this has massive implications that many young adults do not realize. Justin and Brian try to discuss some of these implications and offer the Bible's perspective and hope when it comes to these realities whether you are single, dating or married.

Episode 86 ~ The Defining Decade Pt 3

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian discuss the section in Meg Jay's The Defining Decade devoted to brain development of people in their twenties. Like the other factors Jay addresses, this season of one's life offers unique and critical opportunities that are unparalleled for the rest of one's life.

Episode 85 ~ The Defining Decade Pt 2

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian continue their discussion of Meg Jay's The Defining Decade, looking particularly into the section on "Love" and relationships. As a secular social scientist, Jay puts forward some interesting data about dating, cohabitation and marriage that may surprise many in their twenties. Her insights reinforce biblical principles and, while there is some perspectives she maintains that one should be cautious of from a Christian perspective, there is nevertheless much to be learned and heeded in her book when it comes to these issues.

Episode 84 ~ The Defining Decade Pt 1

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian begin a discussion on Meg Jay's bestseller The Defining Decade. Jay argues that contrary to popular opinion, your twenties are critically important and extremely consequential. She aims to show how this is true when it comes to your career, your relationships, your brain, and your body. This week Justin and Brian introduce the book and start tackling the topic of do's and don't's when it comes to vocation in your twenties.

Episode 83 ~ A Wicked Start to the New Year

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Brian and Justin kick off the New Year in a WICKED way by discussing the recent film, Wicked. They start off by exploring some of the many positive components of the movie and then offer some thoughts as to how it, in other ways, reinforces some compelling yet bad ideas which are prevalent in our culture. In looking at this specific example of art, they aim to provide Christians a template for practically engaging the world around them with charity and wisdom.

Episode 82 ~ Practical Insights on the Incarnation from the Early Church

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian discuss some of the practical implications on one of the greatest acts in all of history: when God became man (also known as the Incarnation). They look at this all important topic particularly through the lens of what the early church has said about the Incarnation and they try to show how some of their insights are of great relevance to us today.

Episode 81 ~ Advent: How to Prepare for Christ's Coming

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian discuss the season of Advent and how this season of preparing for Christ's coming (in several senses!) can be practical and useful in growing deeper in your faith as well as experiencing more joy and flourishing in your life today.

Episode 80 ~ How to Deepen Your Friendships

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian conclude their series on friendship by exploring concrete ways to deepen the friendships in your life. They utilize material from Justin Whitmel Earley's "Made for People" and Brad Hambrick's "Transforming Friendships."

Episode 79 ~ Challenges to True Friendship

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian continue their discussion on friendship, specifically looking into the major hindrances and challenges to friendship today. Friendship has never been easy but today it is uniquely challenging. They aim to offer a few thoughts in how to have flourishing friendships in light of these pressing challenges.

Episode 78 ~ Insights on Friendship from C.S. Lewis

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian continue their discussion on the topic of friendship, and they do so by looking to some of the insights that can be gained from C.S. Lewis, both in his writings and his personal habits.

Episode 77 ~ What is True Friendship?

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:30:00 GMT

This week Brian and Justin kick off a ToT mini-series on friendship. This week the examine the nature of true friendship - what it is and why it is so important.

Episode 76 ~ “Into the Wardrobe: The Role of the Imagination for Children and Adults”

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:30:00 GMT

Justin and Brian are back together this week and they discuss the role of the imagination in the Christian life. What exactly is the imagination? What is its purpose and benefit? How can we cultivate our imaginations well? These questions and more are on tap this week!

Episode 75 ~ The Most Important Question of our Day: "What Does It Mean To Be Human?"

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:30:00 GMT

This week Justin welcomes special guest the Rev. Jason Hamshaw as they discuss the quintessential question of our day: "What does it mean to be human?" They discuss how this has always been a pivotal question, what has caused this to be such an important question now, and how the answer that the Bible gives to this crucial question is more freeing and compelling than any other out there.

Episode 74 ~ Double Jeopardy: Tackling Our Recent Unanswered Questions

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:30:00 GMT

This week, Justin welcomes special guest the Very Rev. Peet Dickinson, Dean and Rector of the Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul in Charleston, as they answer as many of the unanswered questions from the past few months of Theology on Tuesdays as they can.

Episode 72 ~ You're the One That I Want: Justin and Brian Bring their Wives to Discuss Marriage, Dating and Singleness

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:30:00 GMT

This week Brian and Justin have their wives join them for a discussion about relationships. They chat about what the biblical understanding of marriage is, when and how to prepare for marriage, as well as as well as what might be some wisdom when it comes to navigating dating and singleness.

Episode 71 ~ Say Yes to the Dress: a Theology of Apparel and Why that Matters Today

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian discuss what the Bible says about the topic of clothing. The Bible, suprisingly, has a lot to say about clothing, both metaphorically and literally. In all of what it says, our choices concerning what we wear are infused with signficance and purpose, and we are given principles to help us discern wisdom when it comes to our clothing.

Episode 70 ~ Embodiment: The Power of Presence in a Digital Age

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian discuss how advances in technology of late, while helpful in many regards, have posed significant challenges for relationships and human flourishing. What does it mean to be a human being? What role does our body play in our human identity? What challenges do we face today to live embodied lives and why is that important? How intentional must we be in pushing back on technology and the world around us if we want to our lives to flourish? Justin and Brian seek to answer these questions and more this week at ToT.

Episode 69 ~ Summer Reading: Fiction! How Reading Flannery O'Conner, George MacDonald, J.R.R. Tolkein, and Fiction Can Deepen Your Faith

Tue, 21 May 2024 15:30:00 GMT

This week Brian is joined by the Right Rev. Chip Edgar, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina, and they discuss one of their favorite topics: the use of fiction in nourishing faith! Listen in as they discuss how the works of Flannery O'Conner, George MacDonald, and, of course, Lewis and Tolkien can be used as aids in your own faith today.

Episode 68 ~ Humility in an Angry, Tribalistic World: A Key Ingredient for True Success

Tue, 07 May 2024 15:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian discuss the virtue of humility and how needed it is today. They discuss the true nature of humuility and how it pushes back on the modern understanding of 'tolerance' and how it also will produce a better society.

Episode 67 ~ Pornography: What's the Big Deal?

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:30:00 GMT

Pornography has changed significantly just in the last 10-20 years. It has become so prevalent that it is actually invasive. How should the church respond to this? Has it misunderstood the Scriptures? What hope is held out to those who are bombarded with it today? Brian and Justin answer these questions and more this week at ToT.

Episode 66 ~ Double Jeopardy: Tackling Our Recent Unanswered Questions

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:30:00 GMT

This is another week where Brian and Justin tackle as many unanswered questions as they can from the last few months. Enjoy!

Episode 65 ~ Holy ToT! A Special Holy Week Edition of Theology on Tuesdays!

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian discuss what Holy Week is all about, why it's important, and how you can make the most out of it this year.

Episode 64 ~ 'Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?': A Radical (and Liberating) Approach to Sex

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:30:00 GMT

'Let's talk about sex, baby! - Salt-N-Pepa aren't the only ones talking about sex! This week, Justin and Brian discuss God's gift of sex. Like all created things, sex was created by God as a good gift which was meant to be enjoyed according to its design and purpose. Justin and Brian explain what that purpose is, the ways humans have misunderstood and misused sex both in and outside of the Church down through the ages, and how we can experience joy and freedom in the area of sex today.

Episode 63 ~ Shame, Guilt and Grace: True Freedom in an Age of Affirmation

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:30:00 GMT

This week, Brian and Justin discuss the powerful emotions of shame and guilt. They explain what the difference is between the two, discuss why there is so much conversation surrounding these two emotions today, and offer a biblical perspective on how to understand, engage and respond to these emotions.

Episode 62 ~ Beyond Giving Up Chocolate: Life-Giving Practices for Lent

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:30:00 GMT

This week Brian and Justin explore the season of Lent. They discuss its origins, its purpose, and some practical ways you can engage and benefit from this season.

Episode 61 ~ Don't Follow Your Heart: How Lent Helps Us Resist Bad Ideas

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:30:00 GMT

This week, Brian and Justin discuss Thaddeus J. Williams' Don't Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship and how the season of Lent, along with its traditional practices, helps us to resist foolish ideas like 'follow your heart.'

Episode 60 ~ Speaking the Truth in Love: Reflections from the 2024 Mere Anglicanism Conference

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Justin and Brian reflect on some of the highlights of the 2024 Mere Anglicanism conference entitled "Speaking the Truth in Love: The Church and the Challenge of the New Morality." They discuss some insights they learned from their favorite speakers and how we can be better equipped to minister to lost and hurting world.

Episode 58 ~ Gratitude & Giving: Cultivating Christian Virtues This Holiday Season

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian discuss the role of both gratitude and giving in the Christian life. While most everyone would agree with the importance of these virtues, almost all also wish they employed these virtues more and more in their lives. Justin and Brian discuss why this is the case and how you can begin to put into practice more and more these critical practices.

Episode 57 ~ Double Jeopardy: Tackling Our Recent Unanswered Questions

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian tackle all the unanswered questions from the previous 4 months. Topics include: feminism, fostering healthe relationships, technology, Halloween, and power/oppression.

Episode 56 ~ Power and Oppression: A Christian Perspective

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian discuss the nature of power and oppression. Are all power dynamics bad? How are we to understand power and oppression as Christians according to the Bible? How might Christians work for justice today? Join in as they seek to answer these questions and more.

Episode 55 ~ Unmasking the Truth Behind Halloween: A Christian Approach

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:30:00 GMT

Happy Halloween! This week Justin and Brian discuss whether Christians should celebrate Halloween and if so, how they ought to celebrate. Topics include the importance of thinking upon our mortality, the mini-Triduum of Allhallowstide, and the nature and role of the saints in the Christian life.

Episode 54 ~ College, Student Loans, and What's Education For Anyways?

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Justin and Brian discuss the point of education, the problem of student loans and how all of that relates to Jesus' call to become his disciple.

Episode 53 ~ Loving God With All Your Mind: What That Means, Why You Should, and How To Do It

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Justin and Brian discuss the greatest command of Jesus: to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind. While we might easily understand what it means to love someone with all our heart and soul, most of us are confused as to what it actually means to love someone, especially God, with our minds. This week, Justin and Brian not only explain what that means but also give some practical help regarding how you can actually go about doing it.

Episode 52 ~ Jesus's Teaching On Habits For Healthy Relationships

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Justin and Brian discuss some of the habits and practices mentioned in the Bible that simply make relationships work. They may be things you have heard before or things you think you know, but you may be surprised how Jesus and the Scriptures approaches these important topics!

Episode 51 ~ Barbie, Pets, DINKS, and How We Can Make Sense of the Family Today

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Brian and Justin discuss the Barbie movie and the current trends within the family, particularly when it comes to children, pets and DINKs (Dual Income, No Kids couples). They give some highlights from the movie (SPOILER ALERT!) and assess its strengths and weaknesses from a Christian perspective.

Episode 50 ~ Alcohol and the Christian Life

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Justin is joined by functional nutritionist and health coach Jolene Park as they discuss the topic of alcohol from a Christian and physiological perspective. Alcohol is a timely topic and one that Justin and Jolene approach from the Scriptures, science, and history in order to try to offer a balanced view of how to have a healthy relationship with alcohol as Christians.

Episode 49 ~ Self-Help and the Wonder of Worship

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Justin is joined by the Director of Music and Choirmaster at St. Philip's Church, Chris Walchesky, as they discuss how Christianity speaks into the ever growing market of self-improvement/personal development. They also discuss how what is truly happening from a spiritual standpoint in worship when the people of God are gather together on the Lord's Day, and how this actually gets to the kind of development we all long for most.

Episode 48 ~ Technology

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian discuss the rapid technological advances that have taken place in just the last couple of decades and how this digital revolution is affecting us from a spiritual standpoint both consciously and subconsciously.

Episode 47 ~ Unanswered Questions

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:30:00 GMT

This week Brian and Justin seek to answer all the questions that have been asked in weeks past but not posed yet. Expect a wide variety of questions and a fruitful discussion!

Episode 46 ~ Lessons from Huxley, Orwell, and Lewis

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Justin and Brian seek to glean some wisdom from Aldous Huxley, George Orwell and, of course, C.S. Lewis on how we might live flourishing lives in the brave new world that we find ourselves in today. While there are many themes discussed from Brave New World, 1984 and That Hideous Strength, each of them can be traced back to how God reveals human flourishing in the pages of the Bible.

Episode 45 ~ Will Beauty Save the World?

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Brian is joined by St. Philip's Organist and Choirmaster Chris Walchesky to discuss the nature and purpose of beauty. Is beauty simply in the eye of the beholder? Is it a mere accident along the way in a random evolutionary process? Or is beauty an intentional signpost for something greater - something that we all know and see but find it impossible to fully capture with words and images? Listen in as Brian and Chris chime in on how indeed beauty can save the world.

Episode 44 ~ Loneliness Amidst Busyness

Tue, 23 May 2023 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Justin and Brian discuss why there is an epidemic of loneliness for many young people in the West today. Many people, especially in their 20s, find themselves working long hours, filling their schedules with many social events, and yet nevertheless they are terribly lonely on the inside. Justin and Brian try to step back and look at the big picture and then offer a few ideas on how Christianity and the Church offer resources that get to the root causes of these issues and create more flourishing than any other way of living in our modern world.

Episode 43 ~ Summer Reading 2023

Tue, 09 May 2023 15:30:00 GMT

This week, Justin and Brian share some of the books that have most influenced them and what they recommend to read this summer. They cover a wide variety of genres in hopes that all of your heart, mind, and soul will be built up and encouraged!

Episode 42 ~ What Actually is the Church and What Difference Does it Make?

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:30:00 GMT

This week, Justin returns from a global Anglican conference and discusses with Brian what exactly is the Church and how our modern understanding of the Church so often differs from that of the Bible's understanding. More importantly, they discuss why the Church is something very good and how we can experience the fulness of this blessing from God.

Episode 41 ~ Double Jeopardy: Holy Week '23 Version

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Justin and Brian answer all the questions that were submitted but never asked in the previous few months at Theology on Tap. Of course as always they answered questions from the floor afterwards.

Episode 40 ~ What's In A Meal?

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Justin and Brian discuss the significant changes that have occurred in the last several decades when it comes to mealtime rituals. These changes in behavior certainly are due to a significant technological shifts, but more importantly (and perhaps more subtly) they reflect a change in society values. And unfortunately this shift is one of the biggest causes of the rampant loneliness among young people today. If we can recapture some of the features of a traditional meal such as sacrifice, intentionality, and vulnerability, it is to be expected that deeper friendships might be formed, less anxiety and depression would be had, and a deeper gratitude and devotion to God would be cultivated.

Episode 39 ~ Money

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:30:00 GMT

This week Justin and Brian discuss what the Bible has to say about the topic of money. They address some of the popular misunderstandings about what the Bible teaches regarding money and how the wider culture views money. At root, Jesus's teaching on money is not to restrict our joy but to lead us ultimately into a deeper satisfaction.

Episode 38 ~ Ash Wednesday and Lent

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Justin and Brian discuss the significance of the season of Lent with a special focus on Ash Wednesday. They debunk some common faulty approaches to the season of Lent and offer a few ways that this season is of particular help to us in our day.

Episode 37 ~ Mere Anglicanism Conference: C.S. Lewis and Longing for a Beautiful Story

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Justin and Brian recall some of their favorite parts of the Mere Anglicanism Conference hosted by St. Philip's Church in Charleston on Jan 26-28, 2023. From the speakers to the worship sessions, they were blessed and further equipped to share the Faith in a postmodern world through the use of beauty, longing and story. And of course, C.S. Lewis is a perfect example of someone who led the way in this regard.

Episode 36 ~ Failure

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Justin and Brian discuss how the Bible addresses failure. Because of the gospel failure is not something to deny or hide, but an opportunity for God to grow us.

Episode 35 ~ Using Space, Design, and Architecture to Nurture Faith

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:30:00 GMT

Episode 34 ~ Advent: Using Time to Aid Faith

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Justin and Brian discuss why telling time is so important in identity formation and how Christians down through the centuries have sought to reinforce their values in how they order time. They also discuss the season of Advent which kicks off the new church year and why this season is of particular importance not to overlook today.

Episode 33 ~ Christianity and Politics

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:30:00 GMT

On this election day, Justin and Brian discuss two of the things one is not supposed to bring up in polite company: politics and religion. They discuss a framework for approaching politics as a Christian, as well as what is helpful and what is not helpful in political discourse as Christians.”

Episode 32 ~ Working for the Weekend

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Justin and Brian discuss the various factors that contribute to the busyness in our lives and how this affects our flourishing and communities. We were made for friendship and yet many of our habits and practices mitigate the efforts we do put in to build quality friendships. Listen in to catch a vision for how we can capitalize on the time we are given so that we might experience the fullness of what we were made for and not simply "work for the weekend."

Episode 31 ~ Coming to Believe

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Justin hosts special guest Dr. Ian Murphy, theologian and author of “Dying to Live: From Agnostic to Baptist to Catholic.” They discuss Ian’s remarkable story and then reflect on some of the do’s and don’t’s when it comes to sharing the faith with others based on what was helpful and what wasn’t helpful in their own journey’s of faith.

Episode 30 ~ Judging

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:30:00 GMT

Judging

Episode 29 ~ The Real Jesus

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:30:00 GMT

The Real Jesus

Episode 28 ~ Mentoring

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:30:00 GMT

ToT Mentoring 8.30.22

Episode 27 ~ Nailbiters

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:30:00 GMT

Navigating Life's Big Decisions 8-16-22

Episode 26 ~ Q & A

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:30:00 GMT

Q&A

Episode 25 ~ Guilt and Shame

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:30:00 GMT

Episode 24 ~ Anger

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:30:00 GMT

Anger

Episode 23 ~ Divine or Human: Where Did the Bible Come From and Can We Trust It?"

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:30:00 GMT

Episode 22 ~ The Problem of Suffering

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:30:00 GMT

Episode 21 ~ Summer Reading

Tue, 24 May 2022 15:30:00 GMT

Episode 20 ~ Contentment

Tue, 10 May 2022 15:30:00 GMT

Episode 19 ~ Purpose and Relationships

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:30:00 GMT

In part two of the mini-series on finding purpose for our lives, Brian and Justin explore how relationships are central to human flourishing. The two kinds of human relationships that are explicitly mentioned in the 10 Commandments are the parent/child relationship and husband/wife relationship. Join Brian and Justin as they explore how we can find deeper purpose in our lives as we seek to follow God’s design in these specific relationships.

Episode 18 ~ Purpose and Freedom

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:30:00 GMT

Episode 17 ~ Feast - Fast

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:30:00 GMT

Episode 16 ~ Questions and Answers

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:30:00 GMT

Episode 15 ~ Beauty

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:30:00 GMT

Episode 14 ~ Ambition

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:30:00 GMT

Episode 13 ~ Resolutions

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 16:30:00 GMT

Episode 12 ~ Christmas Special

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:30:00 GMT

Episode 11 ~ Mere Christianity in an Age of Unbelief

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode we explore Brian‘s healthy obsession: C.S. Lewis! Both he and J.R.R. Tolkien have had such a broad appeal to people of all ages, both in and outside of Christianity. We discuss why this might be the case and what they have to offer us today.

Episode 10 ~ Forgiveness

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:30:00 GMT

A crucial yet often misunderstood topic is that of forgiveness. "What actually is forgiveness?" "Must we forget in order to forgive?" "Is it always appropriate to forgive?" These and many more questions we seek to answer in this episode of Theology on Tap.

Episode 9 ~ Spiritual Disciplines

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:30:00 GMT

Do you feel as though the way you are living doesn’t match up with how you were meant to live? The Church has a deep reservoir of wisdom to help. The Church’s ancient practices called the spiritual disciplines are just the antidote to the problems we face in our frenetic world today. Contrary to how we view freedom in the West now, true joy and freedom come not by the absence of all restrictions but rather the presence of the right ones. In this episode Brian, Justin and special guest the Rev. Andrew O’Dell discuss what these practices are and how they can help us lead fuller lives.”

Episode 8 ~ Double Jeopardy: Answering the Questions the Timer Cut Off

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:30:00 GMT

Let's revisit all the questions we couldn't quite get to in our past meetings––anything goes!

Episode 7 ~ Making Decisions

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:30:00 GMT

We find ourselves overwhelmed with options in our world today. With modern advances in technology, we have more choices of what to do, where to go, and who to marry than ever before. Christians themselves are not immune to decision anxiety. In this episode, Justin and Brian discuss practically how we can make decisions in light of God’s desire for our lives and then rest knowing that He is in control.

Episode 6 ~ Relationships: It's Complicated ...

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:30:00 GMT

Episode 5 ~ The Bible

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:30:00 GMT

What does a book written thousands of years ago have for us today? With special guest the Rev. Jeffrey S. Miller, Rector of St. Philip's Church.

Episode 4 ~ Why Should I Go To Church?

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:30:00 GMT

Episode 3 ~ Rest: What It Is and How To Do It

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:30:00 GMT

Episode 2 ~ Meaning, Purpose, and Vocation

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:30:00 GMT

The Rev. Brian McGreevy joins Justin for this lively discussion.

Episode 1 ~ Anxiety

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:30:00 GMT