Deep Dive Theology is a weekly podcast that engages in theological conversations for a post-Christian age. Our aim is to take you deeper than your typical Sunday morning by diving into the Church's history, its core doctrines, and the people who help shape and define our faith. Hosted by Ben MacDonald and Colin Wallace.
What's the big deal with Karl Barth? In this brief introduction, Ben and Colin discuss why the Swiss theologian became one the leading figures of the twentieth century.
29 Mar 2022
Deep Dive Theology 10: A Secular Age?
Why is it so much harder to believe in God today than it was 500 years ago? This was the question asked by Charles Taylor in his book 'A Secular Age'. On this episode, Ben and Colin discuss his work and some of the historical shifts that made atheism more widespread.
22 Mar 2022
Episode 9: The Church
What is the church? And how does it define itself? Ben and Colin discuss "ecclesiology" and its various expressions across different denominations.
15 Mar 2022
Episode 8: Gender and Ministry, Egalitarian vs. Complementarian Views
Ben and Colin discuss the biblical debate of gender roles and leadership in the church.
8 Mar 2022
Episode 7: Nietzsche and Atheism
Ben sits down with theologian Dr. David Deane to talk about German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. How is the man who famously proclaimed the "Death of God" a helpful thinker for Christians? Dr. Deane talks about how Nietzsche's 'true' atheism may be useful for Christians to consider.
1 Mar 2022
Episode 6: Just War & Pacifism
Does following Jesus mean never engaging in violent activity? Is there ever
a time when Christians can justifiably support war? Ben and Colin discuss
the issue of Christianity and the justification of violent force.
25 Feb 2022
Episode 5: C.S. Lewis
Should Christians bother reading C.S. Lewis? Ben and Colin discuss some of the great insights that Lewis offers and take a deeper look at his book 'Mere Christianity.'
15 Feb 2022
Episode 4: Tolkien and Christianity
Special guest Corey Olsen, aka "The Tolkien Professor" joins us on the Deep Dive to talk about Christian themes in Lord of the Rings, Tolkien's relationship with C.S. Lewis, and the power of mythology!
8 Feb 2022
Episode 3: Canon Fodder
Ben and Colin continue in their conversation about the Bible and talk about the God of the Old Testament, how the Bible came together, and how a guy named Marcion impacted the early Church.
1 Feb 2022
Episode 2: The Trouble with (Holy) Scripture
Ben and Colin talk about how we read the Bible and think of it as authoritative. Is the Bible a fallible human text we can dismiss? Or is it the very word of God?
26 Jan 2022
Episode 1: Violent God or Violent People?
Ben and Colin dive into a conversation about the theology of atonement. What theories are out there? How are they useful? Is there only one right answer? Join us for Episode 1 of The Deep Dive: Conversations In Theology.
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