Podcast
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Saint Anthony of Padua
Saint Anthony of Padua is renowned for helping find lost items, but his life encompasses more. This episode of The… Read More
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Baal of Peor: Covenant Treason, Divine Council
Baal of Peor reveals how sexual sin, idolatry, and rival spiritual powers joined in Israel’s covenant betrayal. Explore the biblical… Read More
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Tertullian Called the Book of Enoch Scripture. Why Didn’t the Church Follow Him?
Tertullian did more than quote the Book of Enoch. He called it Scripture, defended its inspiration, answered objections to its… Read More
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Beyond the Spear: Nate Saint Part 4
This week’s episode of Fresh Ground Theology’s The Weekend Cup explores the enduring legacy of Nate Saint and his impact… Read More
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“Operation Auca”: Nate Saint Part 3
In January 1956, missionaries Nate Saint and others established a camp in Ecuador, fostering peaceful contact with the Waorani tribe.… Read More
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Isaiah’s Vineyard Song Is Actually a Courtroom Trap: Reading Isaiah 5:1–24 as a Lawsuit
Isaiah’s vineyard song begins like poetry about a disappointed farmer. Then the owner says, “Judge between me and my vineyard.”… Read More
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Second Coming of Saturn: A Review
Explore the Second Coming of Saturn through Scripture, ancient myth, the Watchers, and Christian discernment in this balanced theological review. Read More
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Whitefoord Smith: South Carolina’s Forgotten Theologian
Meet Whitefoord Smith, the South Carolina Methodist preacher whose sermons joined providence, suffering, politics, and moral failure. Read More
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The Jungle Pilot: Nate Saint Part 2
This week on Fresh Ground Theology’s The Weekend Cup, Nate Saint arrives in Ecuador, discovering the significance of missionary aviation.… Read More
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Wrestling with My BJU Heritage
I grew up a Fundamentalist of Fundamentalists. I was born at Barge Memorial Hospital on the campus of Bob Jones… Read More
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Losing God in the Dark Night? Why God Feels Absent
The dark night of the soul may feel like God’s absence, yet St. John of the Cross describes it as… Read More
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Called to the Sky: Nate Saint Part 1
This week’s Fresh Ground Theology’s The Weekend Cup highlights missionary pilot Nate Saint’s journey from a childhood dream of aviation… Read More
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Exodus Sacred Geography: How Yahweh Conquers Chaos and Claims His People
The Exodus does not end when Israel leaves Egypt. At the sea, in the wilderness, and on the road to… Read More
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A Saint for the Wounded: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Part 3
The Weekend Cup discusses the enduring legacy of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha after her death, highlighting miraculous healings linked to her… Read More
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Dark Night of the Soul and Loving God?
Can love for God grow while the mind remains confused? Explore Saint John of the Cross, Mary Magdalene, Psalms 42–43,… Read More
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Christian Anti-Communism and Divine Eros: When Lesser Loves Bear the Weight of Christ
A study of BJU’s Cold War anti-communism asks when love of freedom, America, and Christian institutions became fused with love… Read More
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Divine Eros and Competing Loves: When Losing Something Good Feels Like Losing Christ
What happens when a good Christian institution, tradition, or community becomes so joined to Christ that losing it feels like… Read More
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E. Stanley Jones Biography: The Missionary Who Put Christ on the Indian Road
Explore E. Stanley Jones’s life, mission in India, friendship with Gandhi, Christian ashrams, and Kingdom theology that reshaped modern missions. Read More
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Northward to a New Home: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Part 2
Kateri Tekakwitha faces severe challenges after converting to Christianity, leading her to escape to Kahnawake. There, she embraces her faith,… Read More
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Fountains of the Deep: What Caused Noah’s Flood?
What were the fountains of the deep? See how Genesis describes Noah’s Flood beginning through ruptured seas, skies, tectonics, and… Read More
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Ten Plagues Defeated Egypt’s Gods: Exodus Explained
The Ten Plagues were more than natural disasters or political pressure against Pharaoh. Exodus presents them as supernatural judgments through… Read More
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Who Were the Watchers in Genesis 6? Nephilim, Hermon, and the Second Fall
The Watchers in Genesis 6 crossed the line between heaven and earth. Their rebellion produced the Nephilim and spread forbidden… Read More
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Cain’s City in the Bible: Opposite Eden Explained
Why did the Bible’s first murderer build its first city? Cain’s city gathered food, music, metalwork, power, and violence into… Read More
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AI and Theology: Why Knowing About God Is Not Knowing God
AI and theology now meet in classrooms, churches, books, and online conversations. Artificial intelligence can explain doctrines, compare Bible passages,… Read More
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Saint Kateri Tekakwitha pt1
This week on Fresh Ground Theology’s The Weekend Cup, we begin the story of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, a seventeenth-century Mohawk… Read More
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AI in Pastoral Ministry: A Biblical Guide to Wise Use
Explore a biblical framework for AI in pastoral ministry, including wise uses, spiritual limits, truthfulness, privacy, and accountability. Read More
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Pastors Using AI: What Church History Teaches About Authorship and Responsibility
Pastors using AI can draft sermons responsibly when they understand the message, verify its claims, serve their congregation, and own… Read More
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Dark Night of the Soul and Psalm 63: Love in the Darkness
Explore the dark night of the soul and Psalm 63, where spiritual thirst, supernatural love, and God’s hidden presence transform… Read More
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The Genesis Gap Theory: Angels, Ancient Myths, and What Genesis 1 Actually Says
The Genesis gap theory claims a hidden catastrophe fills Genesis 1:2. See what the Hebrew grammar and ancient parallels actually… Read More
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Saint Drogo’s Solitude: Faith and Miracles
Saint Drogo spent decades enclosed in a small cell, yet his life continued to affect the world outside it. His… Read More
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How the Old Testament Portrays Rival Gods and Spiritual Powers
Explore the supernatural worldview of Scripture through Naaman, Dagon, Daniel 10, Assyria, and Christ’s victory over the powers. Read More
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Who Were the Nephilim, and What Did Genesis Say?
Who were the Nephilim and the Watchers? A fair look at Genesis 6, 1 Enoch, and how to explore giants… Read More
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Why Did Saint Drogo Live Behind a Church Wall?
Discover why Saint Drogo lived behind a church wall, how he served the people of Sebourg, and why he refused… Read More
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Darkness That Illuminates: St. John of the Cross on the Dark Night
Discover how Saint John of the Cross explains darkness that illuminates, transforms the soul, and prepares us for deeper union… Read More
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Who Was Saint Drogo? The Patron Saint of the Lonely and Forgotten
This week on Fresh Ground Theology’s The Weekend Cup, we begin the story of Saint Drogo, a medieval orphan who… Read More
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Who Are the “Gods” of the Old Testament? The Supernatural Worldview
Who were the gods of the Old Testament, and why does Scripture treat them as more than lifeless idols? Explore… Read More
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How Saint Boniface Died—and Why His Mission Still Matters
Martyrdom and Legacy In this week’s episode of The Weekend Cup, we conclude our series on Saint Boniface by reflecting… Read More
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Why Prayer Feels Empty: The Dark Night of the Will
Nate opens this episode in the dark — literally. A wanderer, a treacherous boy named Liron, a whale carcass on… Read More
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How Saint Boniface Reformed the Medieval Church
Reforming the Church and Building Christendom In this week’s episode of The Weekend Cup, we explore Saint Boniface’s efforts to… Read More
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The Serpent, the Watchers, and the Divine Council Explained
Episode Summary Nate, David, and Wes kick off a new series — Rivals to the Kingdom of Yahweh — exploring… Read More
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Why Saint Boniface Cut Down Thor’s Oak
Donar’s Oak In this week’s episode of The Weekend Cup, we continue our look at Saint Boniface by examining one… Read More
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When God’s Light Feels Like Darkness: St. John of the Cross
The Distracted Christian, with Nate LabadorfA production of Fresh Ground Theology What if God’s silence is not His absence, but… Read More
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Who Was Saint Boniface? The Missionary to Germania
The Missionary to Germania In this week’s episode of The Weekend Cup, we sit down with our coffee and journey… Read More
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Why the Fire-Baptized Holiness Church Collapsed
In this episode of Fresh Ground Theology, David, Wes, and Nate continue their dive into the explosive world of late… Read More
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Why God May Feel Absent During Spiritual Growth
In this episode of The Distracted Christian Podcast, Nate continues a contemplative journey through Saint John of the Cross and… Read More
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When “Baptism of Fire” Became Holy War
In this episode of Fresh Ground Theology, Nate, David, and Wes return for part two of their conversation on the… Read More
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What Is the Dark Night of the Spirit?
Episode Summary After the first cleansing, the soul breathes easier. Prayer flows. God feels close. But Saint John of the… Read More
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What Was the Fire-Baptized Holiness Movement?
Episode Summary Three guys, three mugs, and one of the most wild and fascinating corners of American church history. This… Read More
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What Is the Dark Night of the Senses? St. John of the Cross Explained
The Distracted Christian, with Nate Labadorf Episode Summary If your prayer life has gone quiet — no feelings, no fire,… Read More
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What Does the Bible Teach About Demons and the Kingdom of God?
In this episode of Fresh Ground Theology, David and Nate continue their discussion of spiritual warfare, this time focusing on… Read More
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What Are Behemoth and Leviathan in the Book of Job?
In this episode of The Distracted Christian Podcast, Wes Scott dives into one of the strangest and most fascinating sections… Read More
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What Is Spiritual Warfare? The Old Testament View
In this episode of Fresh Ground Theology, David and Nate dig into the Old Testament foundations of spiritual warfare. Instead… Read More
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Why Did Ezra Preach for Hours? Nehemiah 8 Explained
In this episode of The Distracted Christian Podcast, Wes Scott continues the series “Strange Passages: Their Meanings and Applications” by… Read More
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Tongues, Prophecy, Healing, and Discernment: Four Gifts Explained
Episode Title: The “Big Four” Spiritual Gifts: Tongues, Prophecy, Healing, and Discernment of Spirits What if the most controversial spiritual… Read More
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Why Did Naaman Ask for Israel’s Dirt? 2 Kings 5 Explained
In this “Strange Passages: Their Meanings and Applications” installment, guest host Wes Scott tackles a surprisingly theological question: what does… Read More
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How Does the Holy Spirit Bring the Kingdom of God?
Episode Title: The Holy Spirit and the Kingdom of God: Already Here, Not Yet Complete What if the Kingdom of… Read More
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Did Saul Really Speak to Samuel? The Medium of Endor Explained
Guest host: Wes Scott Series: Strange Passages — Their Meaning and Applications Primary text: 1 Samuel 28:1–19 When God is… Read More
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Is Your View of God Shaped by Your Childhood?
Episode Title: Is Your View of God Shaped by Your Childhood? Attachment Theory, the Holy Spirit, and Healing the Heart… Read More
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What Happened on the Threshing Floor? Ruth 3 Explained
What happens when the Bible gets weird—and why does it matter more than we think? In this powerful and thought-provoking… Read More
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What Are Spiritual Gifts For? Building Up the Church
Episode theme: Spiritual gifts aren’t about finding your thing. They’re about building the church—in love, order, and truth. What if… Read More
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How to Pray for Someone’s Spiritual Growth
What if your small group’s biggest problem isn’t the discussion… but the fact that nobody is actually moving? Most groups… Read More
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Are Spiritual Gifts for You—or for the Church?
Episode theme: Spiritual gifts are not party tricks. They are relational bridges—between God and His people, and within the Church.… Read More
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Why Did God Use Ehud? Judges 3 and the Left-Handed Assassin
What do you do with a Bible story that sounds like it belongs in an action movie—complete with assassination, deception,… Read More
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How Do the Holy Spirit and the Human Brain Work Together?
Episode theme: Knowing the Holy Spirit as a Person—and why your brain might be part of the story. Coffee is… Read More
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Why Did Israel Build Twelve Stones? Joshua 4 Explained
In this first solo episode of his “Weird Passages of the Bible” series, guest host Wes Scott explores the miraculous… Read More
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Breath, Wind, Fire: The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
What does it mean to encounter the Spirit of God in the pages of the Old Testament? In this episode… Read More
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Why Strange Bible Passages Matter—with Wes Scott
Today’s episode marks a new chapter in The Distracted Christian. While Nate continues writing Part Two of “The Dark Night… Read More
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Who Is the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?
On this episode of Fresh Ground Theology, Nate and David dive deep into one of the most profound and often… Read More
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Who Was Good King Wenceslas? The History Behind the Carol
In this final Christmas episode of the year, Nate and David pour one last festive cup—pumpkin spice creamer, herbal tea,… Read More
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What Does the Incarnation Mean? God Made Flesh at Christmas: Beyond the Flannelgraph
This Advent, Nate and David go beyond the flannelgraph and rediscover the staggering mystery of the Incarnation—God Himself taking on… Read More
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When Was Jesus Born? What the Bible and History Tell Us
In this third installment of the Fresh Ground Theology Advent series, Nate and David welcome Wes Scott (soon to be… Read More
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Who Was Saint Nicholas? The Truth Behind Santa Claus
Beyond the mall Santa is Nicholas of Myra—a fourth-century bishop remembered for hidden generosity, bold justice, answered-prayer miracles, and a… Read More
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What Is Advent? How Christians Learn to Wait for Christ
Advent isn’t just a countdown to Christmas—it’s the Church’s way of ordering time around Christ. Nate and David trace how… Read More
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Why God Feels Silent: Letting Go of Spiritual Striving
Welcome to The Distracted Christian Podcast, hosted by Nate Labadorf. In this deeply contemplative episode, we enter the quiet terrain… Read More
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Can Christians Struggle With Depression and Anxiety? With Ken Kirkley
Episode Summary Today David and Nate pause their normal topical series to welcome Pastor Ken Kirkley for a candid, pastoral… Read More
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Why God Removes Spiritual Comfort: The Dark Night of the Soul
Episode SummaryIn Episode 10 of The Distracted Christian Podcast, we explore one of the most profound and unsettling experiences in… Read More
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How Is the Eucharist Different From Pagan Sacrifice?
Episode Summary:In this rich and far-ranging conversation, Nate and David dive deeper into the spiritual mystery of the Eucharist by… Read More
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What Are Spiritual Envy and Spiritual Sloth?
Introduction: Envy at the Edge of EdenThere’s a moment in Paradise Lost when Satan stands at the edge of paradise,… Read More
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The Sacred Table, the Pagan Circle: Exploring Eucharist and Modern Pagan Rituals
Episode Summary:In Episode 9 of Fresh Ground Theology, Nate and David continue their thoughtful and reverent exploration of the Eucharist—this… Read More
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What Is Spiritual Gluttony? When Religious Experience Becomes an Idol
Episode SummaryWhat happens when our appetite for spiritual experiences outweighs our hunger for God Himself? In this episode, Nate Labadorf… Read More
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Can Christians Compare the Eucharist With Pagan Rituals?
Episode Summary:In this episode, Nate and David continue their exploration of the Eucharist by widening the lens—pulling in insights from… Read More
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Is Anger a Sin? A Christian Guide to Anger and Spiritual Growth
Episode SummaryIn this powerful and timely episode, Nate Labadorf takes listeners deep into the emotion that most Christians would rather… Read More
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Communion & the Corinthian Crisis: Paul’s Theology of the Table
Episode Summary:This week, Nate and David return to their multi-part series on the Eucharist, diving deep into the Apostle Paul’s… Read More
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The Shadow Side of Joy – The Chase of Spiritual Luxury
Episode SummaryIn this revealing episode, host Nate Labadorf explores a hidden struggle in the Christian life: the temptation to pursue… Read More
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The Eucharist: Presence, Tradition & Mystery
In this first episode of a new multi-part series, Nate and David begin their exploration of the Holy Eucharist—also known… Read More
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The Boniface Option: A Book Review, a Challenge, and a Conversation Worth Having
Episode Summary:In this special edition of Fresh Ground Theology, Nate and David take a detour from their regular theological deep… Read More
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The Subtle Snare: Battling Spiritual Pride
Episode Overview:In Episode 4 of The Distracted Christian Podcast, host Nate Labadorf tackles one of the most uncomfortable—but essential—truths of… Read More
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Blessing Restored: The Abrahamic Covenant and the Reversal of the Curse
Episode Summary:In this powerful installment of Fresh Ground Theology, Nate and David bring the story full circle—from the curse in… Read More
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The Night of Sense: Unlearning Comfort, Discovering God
Episode Overview:In Episode 3 of The Distracted Christian Podcast, host Nate Labadorf explores the next phase of the Dark Night… Read More
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A Night More Lovely Than the Dawn?
St. John of the Cross called it “a night more lovely than the dawn.” But how can something that feels… Read More
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When Faith Feels Like Nothing
There’s a kind of faith that burns like a wildfire, and there’s a kind that barely flickers in the dark.… Read More
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When Joy Is the Missing Piece
Some say spiritual growth only comes through suffering. That joy is a phase we grow out of. But the Psalms,… Read More
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For Those on the Long Road
Maybe the lights have gone out. Maybe you don’t feel anything when you pray. Maybe you’re still going to church,… Read More
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The Curse and the Kingdom: Divine Restraint, Human Rebellion, and Cosmic Consequences
Episode Summary:In Episode 3 of Fresh Ground Theology, Nate and David return to Genesis—this time focusing on Genesis 3 and… Read More
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Divine Restraint—Not Just Divine Wrath
What if the curse in Genesis 3 isn’t about vengeance, but restraint? In this week’s upcoming episode of Fresh Ground… Read More
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Shadows and Light: The Journey Through the Dark Night of the Soul
Episode Overview:In this second episode of The Distracted Christian Podcast, host Nate Labadorf continues our contemplative exploration of The Dark… Read More
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What If the Night Is the Doorway?
So often, we pray for the night to end and for God to bring the dawn. But what if the… Read More
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Suffering That Transforms
Next week’s Distracted Christian Podcast episode dares to ask a hard question: What if your suffering isn’t a detour in… Read More
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The Body, the Soul, and the Dark Night
Is the Dark Night of the Soul only about spiritual struggles? Next Tuesday on The Distracted Christian Podcast, we’ll explore… Read More
