Everyday Theology

In this episode, hosts of the podcast discuss the ins and outs of media use as a Christian.

In this celebratory episode, hosts of the podcast introduce and discuss the new four core values of the ministry of Everyday Theology.

In this episode, hosts of the podcast discuss question 6 of the Free Will Baptist Catechism.

In this episode, hosts Ben and Dustin discuss chapter 13 of Forlines's, The Quest for Truth. 

In this episode, hosts discuss the two main aspects of the problem of evil and the biblical solution.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the meaning and purpose of church membership and its implications for everyday believers.

In this episode, hosts of the podcast discuss the Free Will Baptist catechism about the role of God the Father.

In this episode, hosts from the Everyday Theology team discuss chapter 12 of The Quest for Truth about sanctification and the Christian life.

In this episode, hosts from the Everyday Theology team discuss the proofs and Scriptural support for unlimited or general atonement.

In this episode, podcasts hosts discuss the views of limited atonement and arguments against it. 

In this episode, Everyday Theology hosts discuss question four of the Free Will Baptist Catechism.

In this episode, listeners are introduced to our brand new contributor, Matthew J. Mouser.

In this episode, hosts Ben and Dustin discuss Galatians 4:1-7 and its relation to the Advent season.

In this episode, Ben and Dustin discuss the long-awaited Messiah from Isaiah's 9th chapter.

In this episode, Ben and Dustin take you through chapter 11 of The Quest for Truth by Leroy Forlines.

In this episode, Ben flies solo and examines what it means to work as a pastor unto the Lord.  Chester and Reeves - Why the Reformation Still Matters

In this episode of the podcast, Ben and Dustin discuss the ordinary means of grace philosophy of ministry and how it pertains to reviving dying churches, but also revitalizing stagnate or declining ones. 

In this episode, Ben and Dustin discuss the ins and outs of different beliefs and heresies about the person of Jesus Christ!

In this episode, Ben discusses two older posts on the Trinity and a disagreement with a professor in college. 

In this episode, Ben interviews Dr. Ronni Kurtz, Associate Professor of Christian Theology at Cedarville University, about his new book Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind Leads to the Life of the Soul.  Buy Fruitful Theology! 

In this episode, hosts Ben and Dustin discuss chapters 8 and 9 of The Quest for Truth regarding anthropology (the theology of man). This episode is brought to you by Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry.

In this episode, hosts Ben and Dustin discuss the third question of the Free Will Baptist Catechism and discuss the question, "When Did God Begin to Exist?" This episode is brought to you by Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry.

In this episode, hosts Ben and Dustin discuss the second question of the Free Will Baptist Catechism and discuss the question, "Is There Any Other God?"  This episode is brought to you by Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry.

In this episode, hosts Ben Campbell and Dustin Walters dive headfirst into the Free Will Baptist Catechism and discuss the question, "Who is God?" The doctrine of God is our primary theological endeavor, for without it, we cannot know anything else.  This episode is brought to you by Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry.

Welcome back to the next season of the Everyday Theology Podcast! In this continuation of the Forlinesean Friday series, Ben and Dustin discuss what Mr. Forlines calls, "testing worldviews." This episode is brought to you by Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry. To purchase the Quest for Truth, click here.

In this episode, Ben and Dustin discuss the two main interpretive methods for biblical interpretation - dispensationalism and covenantalism.

In this episode, hosts Matt Honeycutt and Ben Campbell answer listener's questions.  This episode is brought to you by Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry.

In this episode, Dustin interviews Everyday Theology contributor and co-host of the podcast, Ben Campbell.

In this episode of Everyday Theology, Ben and Dustin discuss chapter six of The Quest for Truth regarding the doctrine of the Trinity.  This episode is brought to you by Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry. Books on the Trinity: Simply Trinity The Trinity: An Introduction Nicea and Its Legacy

In this episode, Matt interviews Dustin about his life and testimony. This episode is brought to you by Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry.

In this episode, Ben interviews our newest contributor on the blog, Matt Honeycutt. This episode is brought to you by Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry.

In this episode, Ben and Dustin describe the importance and necessity of Christ's death on Good Friday. This episode is brought to you by Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry.

In this episode, Ben and Dustin interview J. Matthew Pinson about his newest book, 40 Questions about Arminianism. This episode is brought to you by Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry.

In this episode, Ben and Dustin continue discussing The Quest for Truth by F. Leroy Forlines. This chapter is chapter 5 entitled "The Nature and Attributes of God." Picirilli's Articles on Molinism: Part 1, Part 2, Addendum This episode is brought to you by Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry.

In this episode, Ben and Dustin discuss the importance of networking with others in your church and other pastors as pastors yourselves.  This episode is brought to you by Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry.

In this episode, Ben and Dustin discuss the importance of godly pastoral character. This episode is brought to you by Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry. To buy Expository Preparation, click here.

What is the process of taking discipleship to the next level? Or is discipleship a necessity for church ministry? In this episode, Ben and Dustin discuss the nature and necessity of discipleship. This episode is brought to you by the Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry.

In this episode, Ben and Dustin discuss the fifth chapter in The Quest For Truth - Inspiration and Authority. This chapter helps us understand how the Bible was given to us through divine means and human authors, yet also presumes its authority despite human authors. This episode is brought to you by the Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry. 

In this discussion, Ben and Dustin discuss the nature and foundations of the first human created by God, Adam and its consequences for denying such a man existed. This episode is brought to you by the Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry.

In this episode, Ben and Dustin discuss the importance and nature of the pastor of a local church being the resident theologian.  This episode is brought to you by the Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry

In this episode, Ben and Dustin converse over the relevance and importance of the Old Testament for believers today. It is Jesus' Bible, it is over 2/3 of the Bible's content, and it is a foretelling narrative of the coming Messiah!  This episode is brought to you by the Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry

In this episode, Ben and Dustin discuss chapter 2 of Forlines', The Quest For Truth, about General and Special Revelation. This episode is brought to you by the Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry.

This episode is a continuation of the previous where Ben and Dustin discussed Paul's Athenian apologetic method for presenting the God of the Bible to the people of Athens. A challenge for all of us is to do anything necessary to take the gospel to those lost and without Christ in our communities. This episode is brought to you by Welch Divinity School. Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry.

In this episode, Dustin and Ben lead their listeners through Acts 17:16-31 about Paul's ministry in Athens after leaving Thessalonica. Paul modeled some wonderful examples of ministry moving forward for the current-day church as well.  This episode is brought to you by Welch College Divinity School. Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry.

For the content of this episode, Ben and Dustin discuss the importance of integrating a plurality of leadership in the local church as a way of sharing the ministry and caring for the elders.  This podcast is brought to you by Welch Divinity School! Through the Master of Divinity (M.Div) degree, Welch Divinity School seeks to foster Christian scholarship and to provide leaders with graduate education in the classical theological disciplines and their integration with the practice of Christian ministry.

As the new year embarks, we are going to introduce our listeners to F. Leroy Forlines's The Quest For Truth: Theology for Postmodern Times. This episode is dedicated to the first chapter dealing with upper story knowledge. To buy the book, click here.

Church polity is the way in which you organize and lead your church. However, there are so many different iterations for how this plays out in the church. In this episode, Ben and Dustin discuss some nuances of polity for believers.

The most popular Old Testament prophecy regarding the birth of Christ is from Isaiah 9:1-7. There is nothing more hopeful, peaceful, joyful, and loving than to meditate on the truth that God sent Jesus Christ, His Son, into the world for our salvation. 

There are many believers who have never read the prophet Zepheniah's words. However, this minor prophet has a wonderful word for us in this Advent season!  Welch Divinity School: https://welch.edu/academics/graduate-programs/mdiv-master-of-divinity-degree/

In this first Advent episode, Ben and Dustin discuss the hope found in John 1:14 about God becoming a man for us. 

In this episode, Ben and Dustin dive a bit deeper into the justification topic regarding other theologians' understandings of Paul and his theology of justification by faith. Often, this is called the "New Perspectives on Paul," however we find some errors within its bounds.  Links for "The New Perspectives": Paul and Palestinian Judaism - E.P. Sanders Paul and the Faithfulness of God - N.T. Wright Links for Traditional Approach to Justification: Reading Paul with The Reformers - Stephen Chester Faith Alone - Thomas R. Schreiner

In this episode of Everyday Theology, Ben and Dustin discuss the necessity of renewing the future by retrieving the past. What is the necessity of creeds and confessions in the Church today? What is the purpose of connecting with Christianity's past? All of this and more are discussed in this episode!  Links:  Theological Retrieval for Evangelicals - Gavin Ortlund Arminian and Baptist - J. Matthew Pinson

In this episode, Ben and Dustin discuss the non-negotiables of Christian proclamation. Lots is lost whenever these elements are neglected in sermon development and delivery.

In Romans and Galatians, Paul gives some very specific language about a believer's justification before God. In this episode, Ben and Dustin discuss justification and the different perspectives on it.

In your own Bible study, do you find yourself in slumps from time to time trying to figure out the meaning of a particular text? In this episode, Dustin and Ben discuss helpful ways to study the Bible! 

In this episode, Ben and Dustin follow up on the "Delighting in the Bible" episode and speak to the topic of how to know you are a Christian. What is it that can one can see in your life to confirm your salvation? Ultimately, this question is answered by the believer's sanctification. This episode gives ordinary, everyday believers hope for progressing in growth in Christ.  Books mentioned: "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" - Donald Whitney "10 Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health" - Donald Whitney "The Expulsive Power of New Affections" - Thomas Chalmers "The Pursuit of Holiness" - Jerry Bridges "Celebration of Discipline" - Richard J. Foster "Expository Preparation" - Benjamin G. Campbell "Before You Open Your Bible" - Matt Smethurst "How to Eat Your Bible" - Nate Pickowicz

In this episode, Dustin and Ben discuss some practical principles for how everyday believers can delight in the Bible.

In this episode, Ben and Dustin grapple through the Reformed Arminian position of assurance of salvation. To see Ben's presentation at the 2021 Theological Symposium, click here!

We are pleased to announce a new publication from our contributor, Ben Campbell! He has published his first book titled, Expository Preparation, and Dustin interviews Ben about the book!  To purchase the book, go to www.everydaytheology.co/publications, and to use your discount, you can use the code first25 and receive 25% off! 

Why should you, your family, and even your church participate in the mission of God? In this conversation, Ben interviews Don Matchett, Director of Development at IM, Inc., to discuss these topics!  IM, Inc.

One distinct element of Baptist theology is the importance of associations (or communion) or churches. Why are associations important? Jake Stone and Ben discuss it in this bonus episode!

Have you ever wondered how Baptists came to be? Have you had questions about the history of Baptists? Jake Stone gives wonderful insights into the history of Baptist thinking and how general and particular Baptists can work together to advance the kingdom of Christ.

In this episode, we interview Matthew Steven Bracey, Assistant Professor of Theology and Culture at Welch College. We discuss the main tenants of how Christians should involve themselves in the world as we know it. For more information on Welch College, visit welch.edu. Bruce Ashford's "Every Square Inch"  Albert Wolters' "Creation Regained"

In this episode, Ben and Dustin follow up Dustin's post "Where Do We Go From Fere?" and answer the question on how ministry should be moving forward post-pandemic.  Dustin's original post: "Where Do We Go From Here?"

In this episode, Ben and Dustin discuss the plurality principle for eldership in the local church. 

In this episode, Dustin interviews Ben with an update on their family's journey through their son's Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis.

In this episode, Ben and Dustin further discuss the ministry and necessity of deacons in the local church. 

In this episode, Ben interviews Jeff Rice, Owner of Post Tenabrus Lux Bible Rebinding, about preaching the Epistle to the Hebrews. There are several generalized perspectives on this book of the Bible to discuss. Jeff's business: Post Tenebras Lux Bibles

Have you ever wanted to know what we at Everyday Theology are reading? Here is a good insight into this question!  Dustin's Picks: 9 Marks of a Healthy Church He Is Not Silent Preaching and Preachers Ben's Picks: Lectures To My Students The Pastor's Justification Arminian and Baptist

In this episode, Ben and Dustin pay tribute to F. Leroy Forlines and his legacy of theological endeavors that lead to a total personality approach to evangelism.

Ben and Dustin discuss in this episode the issue of elders in the Church. 

In this follow-up episode to our previous episode on anthropology, Ben and Dustin have a conversation on why anthropology matters.

This off-the-cuff episode is a conversation between Ben and Dustin about the state of the church of Jesus Christ and what believers can do in order to regain momentum again.

Have you ever truly considered the weight of baptism? Have you ever thought about WHO should be baptized, or maybe, WHEN they should be baptized? In this episode, Ben and Dustin discuss baptism and its importance. Link to Dustin's Post: https://everydaytheology.co/2021/04/20/welcome-to-the-family-an-essay-on-baptism-as-obedience-and-acceptance/

In this conversation, Ben interviews Jonathan Cofer, a youth pastor out of Conroe, Texas. Jonathan and Ben grew up together and played sports in high school, but have kept in close contact since graduating. Jonathan is the student pastor at West Conroe Baptist Church, but has recently accepted a position back in Conway, Arkansas, to be the Pastor to High School Students at Antioch Baptist Church.

What kind of principles are entailed when one aims to interpret the Bible? In this episode, Ben discusses some great principles for biblical interpretation (hermeneutics).

What does a theology of humanity entail? How do Classical Arminians approach it? In this episode, Ben lists out some key factors of the Classical Arminian approach to the human person. Link to Dustin's article: https://dustinmwalters.com/2019/06/01/finkewalde-a-model-of-christian-community/

What is preaching. and how does it affect your approach to the Bible? Ben talks about tex-driven approaches to preaching. Allen's 12 points for a text-driven sermon: Begin at the paragraph and move further in, analyze sentences, analyze key phrases Do word studies Translation work Consult commentaries Diagram the passage Develop an exegetical and a homiletical outline Write the sermon body (Introduction, Transitions, and Conclusion should be written in full) Consider sermon delivery.

How does the regulative principle apply to Prayer? In this episode, Ben analyzes what prayer is and what prayer is not, and how prayer should be acted out through the lens of Scripture.  Piper's sermon: youtube.com/watch?v=Vi1jsOajkPY

What is congregational singing? How should it be enacted in a worship service? So many different opinions and thoughts go into something so wide and broad. In this episode, Ben dives deep into congregational singing from a regulative point of view.

The Regulative Principle has been mentioned for years upon years but has never truly been given a fair plight. In this short episode, Ben introduces the next several episodes revolving around this great principle.

Have you ever heard of William Still? Most people haven't. It's because he really wasn't anyone but a local church pastor in Scotland. But he lived a faithful life and ministered in the same church for over 50 years. He is a pastor to be modeled. In this episode, Ben looks at Still's life and what pastors can and should emulate.

On January 31, 1892, Charles Haddon Spurgeon left this earth and left a mighty legacy. In this episode, Ben shares some practical things one could learn from the prince of preachers.

Are there really different sections of Arminianism? Ben explains the different variations of Arminianism in this episode.

In this episode, Ben interviews a good friend, Cody Balfour, about preaching the book of Romans and even about their differences in interpreting certain chapters.

In this episode, Ben lists the final principles of viewing preaching as the focal point of worship in the church gathering.

Preaching as Worship - Part 2 entails the principles of the pastor's sermon preparation as worship.

The disciplines of expository preparation must lead to a worshipful attitude from the pastor. In this episode, Ben elaborates on the first part of preaching as worship.

In this episode of Casual Conversations, Ben interviews Dr. Matthew McAffee about the purpose of studying the Old Testament. 

Ben covers disciplines 7,8, and 9 for Expository Preparation - theological instruction, application, and observing life with your congregants. For more information, go to everydaytheology.co.

This is part two of a three-part series for examining the disciplines of expository preparation.

How should pastors prepare themselves to preach sermons? The question is not about sermon construction but preparing your heart to preach. Ben discusses the first four disciplines for expository preparation in this episode.

All pastors need to make a habit of prayer, but how does this happen? What is the best possible way to pray as a pastor? In this episode, Ben discusses three specific ways pastors should pray in their lives and ministries.

Should pastors take days off? What about a pastor's Sabbath? In this episode, Ben walks us through what a pastor's leisure time looks like. Mike Glenn - "The Marathon of Ministry" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DURkQMrMxJ0)

How much time should pastors study? Is there a certain topic to study? Or does their Bible reading count? Ben addresses these concerns in the latest episode of Everyday Theology!

What are the spiritual disciplines and how do they apply to the pastor? Ben addresses this question in this episode.

Are the Spiritual Disciplines necessary for the pastor? Ben analyzes why pastors need to discipline themselves for godliness in this episode.

In this episode, Ben interviews J. Matthew Pinson about the Free Will Baptist ordinance of the washing of the saint's feet.

In this episode, Ben examines the necessity of Bible intake, prayer, and meditation for the pastor.

In this episode, Ben deals with the primary differences between Calvinism and Arminianism - predestination and election. This episode is devoted to explaining the Classical Arminian doctrine of conditional election. 

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