Fresh Ground Theology

The “Big Four” Spiritual Gifts

Episode Title: The “Big Four” Spiritual Gifts: Tongues, Prophecy, Healing, and Discernment of Spirits What if the most controversial spiritual gifts are also some of the most misunderstood? In FGT18, Nate and David step directly into the deep end: tongues, prophecy, healing, and discernment of spirits—the “flashy” gifts that spark… Listen ⇢
What’s Dirt Got to Do With It?

In this “Strange Passages: Their Meanings and Applications” installment, guest host Wes Scott tackles a surprisingly theological question: what does dirt have to do with worship? Using 2 Kings 5:15–19, Wes explores why Naaman—a Syrian commander healed of leprosy—asks for two mule-loads of Israelite soil to take home. The discussion… Listen ⇢
The Spirit and the Kingdom

Episode Title: The Holy Spirit and the Kingdom of God: Already Here, Not Yet Complete What if the Kingdom of God isn’t just a future destination—or a vague spiritual feeling—but a present reality breaking into the world right now? In FGT17, David and Nate continue their series on the Holy… Listen ⇢
Discipleship as Public Allegiance

Matthew 28:16–20 is a royal charter issued by the enthroned Christ. But the next question presses: what kind of human community does a royal charter create? If the risen Jesus possesses “all authority in heaven and on earth,” then discipleship cannot remain a private spirituality or a set of detachable… Listen ⇢
One Voice, Two Volumes: Rethinking the Unity of Isaiah

In the Jewish tradition, the prophet Isaiah was not merely a solitary seer with parchment in hand, but a figure deeply enmeshed in the scribal and spiritual life of his time. According to Bava Batra 15a, a passage in the Babylonian Talmud, it was Hezekiah and his men who wrote—or,… Listen ⇢
Strange Passages: Saul, the Medium of Endor, and the Silence of God

Guest host: Wes Scott Series: Strange Passages — Their Meaning and Applications Primary text: 1 Samuel 28:1–19 When God is silent, Saul turns to the Medium of Endor. Explore 1 Samuel 28, the spiritual realm, and how Christians should seek God biblically. In this “Strange Passages” episode, Wes Scott walks… Listen ⇢
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 What if your relationship with God isn’t just about doctrine, obedience, or spiritual gifts…What if it’s also shaped by your earliest experiences of love, safety, and abandonment? In FGT16, Nate… Listen ⇢
Ruth 3 Explained: The Strange Bible Passage That Reveals God’s Bigger Plan

What happens when the Bible gets weird—and why does it matter more than we think? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of the Distracted Christian Podcast, special guest host Wes Scott dives deep into Ruth 3:1–11, one of the most misunderstood and strangely fascinating passages in the Old Testament. This… Listen ⇢
What Are Spiritual Gifts Really For

Episode theme: Spiritual gifts aren’t about finding your thing. They’re about building the church—in love, order, and truth. What if discovering your spiritual gifts isn’t a personality test…What if it’s not about power, prestige, or platforms…What if the question isn’t “What’s my gift?” but “Who am I called to serve?”… Listen ⇢