Fresh Ground Theology
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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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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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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 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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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 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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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Faith Is More Than a Feeling
What do you do when faith no longer feels like faith? When prayer feels dry, worship feels empty, and God… Read More
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In His Image: Blessings, Curses, and Humanity’s Divine Calling
Episode Summary:In Episode 2 of Fresh Ground Theology, Nate and David explore one of the most foundational—and misunderstood—concepts in the… Read More
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FGT01 Reboot: Brewing Deep Faith in a Shallow World
Episode Summary In this premiere reboot episode of Fresh Ground Theology, hosts Nate and David invite listeners into a warm,… Read More
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Fresh Ground Theology: A Journey into Honest Faith
Launching July 1, 2025 Pull up a chair. Pour something hot. Listen close. This summer, something thoughtful stirs in the… Read More