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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 dan...

Episodes

1 hr 25 min
Jul 22, 2026
2026 Sword Conference: Sermon 5

We review sermon 5 from the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference.

46 min
Jul 22, 2026
2026 Sword Conference: Sermon 4

We review sermon 4 from the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference.

1 hr 35 min
Jul 21, 2026
2026 Sword Conference_ Sermon 3

I review sermon 3 from the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference.

13 min
Jul 21, 2026
2026 Sword Conference: We Missed It!

Oh no! wake up everyone! We missed the morning session

42 min
Jul 21, 2026
2026 Sword Conference: Sermon 2

We discuss the second sermon of the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference

14 min
Jul 21, 2026
2026 Sword Conference: Sermon 1

We discuss the first sermon of the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference

33 min
Jul 20, 2026
2026 Sword Conference: It Begins

We kickoff the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference

34 min
Jul 20, 2026
2026 Sword Conference: Flashback

We listen to some of the opening sermon from the 2025 Sword of the Lord Conference

44 min
Jul 20, 2026
2026 Sword Conference: Checklist

A checklist to use as you listen to sermons from the 2026 Sword Conference.

47 min
Jul 20, 2026
Giving = Treasure in Heaven?

Does giving to a church = storing up treasure in heaven?

39 min
Jul 20, 2026
I Can’t Sleep: Danger!

I can't sleep and the danger I discovered.

1 hr 17 min
Jul 20, 2026
Historical Map: The Great Apostasy

Before asking what the Great Apostasy is, we should first ask how Christians have understood it throughout history. From the early church to modern times, the answers have been surprisingly different.

1 hr 19 min
Jul 18, 2026
2026 Sword Conference: The Theme

We take a look at the theme of the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference: Steadfast, Unmoveable, Always Abounding

1 hr 22 min
Jul 18, 2026
Seven Dips, Wrong Application?

Can Old Testament stories be used to teach practical lessons for the Christian life? A listener's question about Naaman, obedience, and the seven dips in the Jordan leads to a larger discussion about when application is faithful to the text—and when it begins to rewrite it.

1 hr 19 min
Jul 17, 2026
Jeremiah 6:16: Which Old Paths?

Jeremiah 6:16 is often quoted as a call to return to the "old paths." But what were those paths, who was being called to return, and what happens when the verse is read in its actual context? In this episode, we examine one of the Old Testament's most familiar—and most frequently misapplied—passages.

35 min
Jul 17, 2026
Testing SermonAudio Update

Testing an update of the SermonAudio app

43 min
Jul 15, 2026
2026 Sword Conference

A look at the upcoming national Sword of the Lord Conference.

1 hr 16 min
Jul 15, 2026
Matthew 5:17-20: The Key

Matthew 5:17–20 may be the interpretive key to the entire Sermon on the Mount.

1 hr 16 min
Jul 15, 2026
Levels of Punishment in Hell

A discussion about different levels of punishment in Hell

1 hr 8 min
Jul 14, 2026
Horror Movie: Undertone

A discussion about the 2025 movie, Undertone

1 hr 3 min
Jul 14, 2026
The Demon Solomon Hung

According to an ancient book called The Testament of Solomon, King Solomon hung a female demon. We explore the story

1 hr 9 min
Jul 13, 2026
Understanding Book of Revelation

One of the most important verses in interpreting the book of Revelation

1 hr 1 min
Jul 13, 2026
Problems With Praising God

Do you have a problem with praising God?

1 hr 6 min
Jul 12, 2026
The Flood Didn’t Work?

Did the Flood solve humanity's greatest problem? Genesis 8:21 gives a surprising answer.

1 hr 7 min
Jul 11, 2026
Matthew 4: Jesus or You?

Is Matthew 4 primarily a lesson on how Christians can overcome temptation, or is it revealing something far greater about Christ? In this episode, we examine the temptation of Jesus in its biblical and theological context, asking whether the passage has been transformed into a self-help manual instead of being understood as the revelation of the faithful Son who fulfilled all righteousness where Adam, Israel, and every sinner has failed.

58 min
Jul 11, 2026
Christian App To Defeat Porn

I take a look at a news story about a new app to help people overcome pornography.

1 hr 19 min
Jul 10, 2026
Does God Still Speak?

I respond to an email

1 hr 22 min
Jul 10, 2026
Hell Eternal or Temporary?

We review a sermon on the subject of Hell

1 hr 16 min
Jul 9, 2026
Spiritual Depression Devotional

We take a look at a devotional about spiritual depression

1 hr 3 min
Jul 8, 2026
Oh No! Not Psalm 18

Psalm 18 is one of the Bible's most triumphant songs of God's deliverance. But if every promise and description in this psalm is applied directly to every believer today, difficult questions quickly arise.

57 min
Jul 8, 2026
Jeshurun

A bible reading plan leads me to the word, Jeshurun

1 hr 10 min
Jul 7, 2026
Be Strong in the Lord?

What does Paul actually mean when he commands believers to "be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might"? Is he calling Christians to courage, promising supernatural power, or describing something else entirely?

1 hr
Jul 7, 2026
Spiritual Armor: Strength or Courage?

We look at the opening section of the famous book, Christian in Complete Armor.

1 hr
Jul 7, 2026
Genesis 1-2: Poetry?

Before asking what Genesis 1–2 means, we first need to ask what it is. Is it Hebrew poetry, elevated prose, or historical narrative?

51 min
Jul 6, 2026
Some Are Spared. Some Are Not.

After a devastating storm leaves some homes untouched and others severely damaged, a difficult question emerges

30 min
Jul 5, 2026
Genesis 1:1: 7 Truths

Seven truths found in Genesis 1:1

55 min
Jul 5, 2026
Psalm 33:12: Not America

Every Fourth of July, one Bible verse seems to appear everywhere: Psalm 33:12—"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD." But is this verse actually about America?

51 min
Jul 5, 2026
Amos 1: The Judgment Trap

Why does Amos begin his prophecy by condemning the surrounding nations instead of Israel? In this episode, we take an overview of Amos chapter 1, examining its historical setting, repeated pattern of judgment, and powerful literary design.

46 min
Jul 5, 2026
Psalm 146: No Help?

Psalm 146 says, "Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help." But what does that actually mean? Can human beings really provide no help?

1 hr 20 min
Jul 4, 2026
America 250: The Same Bible Problem Pt 1

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we look back to one of the nation's greatest speeches: Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address. Delivered as the Civil War neared its end, Lincoln made a startling observation

1 hr 5 min
Jul 3, 2026
Witch Drums of Salem

Travel back to September 11, 1938, when families gathered around glowing radios for an evening of mystery and suspense.

42 min
Jul 3, 2026
Trump’s Fair: Defending Salem?

A viral moment at an America 250 event raises disturbing historical and moral questions. Did a prominent speaker really defend the Salem witch trials? We examine exactly what was said, correct the historical record, expose the factual and logical errors, and consider the troubling implications of minimizing one of America's greatest miscarriages of justice. More than three centuries later, Salem still has something to teach us—if we're willing to listen.

1 hr 8 min
Jul 2, 2026
America and Isaiah 59

A look at what Isaiah 59 is actually about vs the claims it can be used to talk about America.

1 hr 8 min
Jul 2, 2026
Bible: NT Patronage

A look at how the ancient idea of patronage shows up in the NT

1 hr 27 min
Jul 1, 2026
America 250: Isaiah 59?

What does Isaiah 59 have to do with America's 250th Anniversary?

53 min
Jul 1, 2026
George Washington in the Pulpit

A new movie about George Washington is opening in theaters during America's 250th anniversary celebrations. That alone isn't surprising. But what happened next certainly was

33 min
Jul 1, 2026
VBS: Mock Shooting?

A mock shooting during VBS?

1 hr 20 min
Jun 30, 2026
Book: Play the Man

A listener asked about Todd Friel's Play the Man. I introduce the book, explain its central thesis, and carefully summarize what it actually teaches about pornography, sanctification, and spiritual growth

1 hr 8 min
Jun 30, 2026
Proverbial Peripeteia

A sermon introduced an unusual literary word—peripeteia. But does that concept actually appear in the Book of Proverbs? In this episode, we explore the ancient literary idea of peripeteia

37 min
Jun 30, 2026
Penalty Shot

Two World Cup knockout matches. Two penalty shootouts. One unforgettable picture of pressure, performance, failure, and hope. Why does life sometimes feel like everything comes down to one moment?