The Agora brings theology, church history, and spiritual formation out of the academy and back to the people. Join the conversation as we explore the wisdom of the Christian tradition and its relevance for everyday faith, life, and discipleship.
Happiness is the ultimate goal of many people today, but many would be surprised to know that the pursuit of happiness has been central to philosophy throughout the ages. Yet the definition of happiness has changed from obtaining the good to creating a feeling of pleasure and comfort. Join me in reflecting the idea of happiness and purpose in today's episode of the Agora.
18 Sept 2026
Who was Cain afraid of?
Cain appeals to God's punishment with the complaint that whoever finds him will kill him. Who is Cain afraid of? At this point in Scripture we have only been introduced to Adam, Eve, the serpent, Cain, and Abel, so are there other humans? Who are they? What are the difference views?
11 Sept 2026
A Pastoral Take on the Lindsay Clancy Trial
Popular opinion is heavily divided. In the aftermath of the declared mistrial of Lindsay Clancy, people are apt to proclaim her innocence or the condemnation as a monster. But where should we as Christians find ourselves in the midst of this court of public opinion? What does the Word of God speak into this situation? And how can the Church be the body of Christ in response to the world's responses? This week, we discuss how to love sinners and call everyone to the hope found only in Jesus Christ.
4 Sept 2026
The Need for Humility in the Church
Too often in American Evangelicalism we treat the church as another commodity to be shopped for. We look for the church that fits my desires and then leave if it no longer serves me how I want it to. But the church isn't for you, at least not in the sense that we have made it to be. We are sinners in need of spiritual nourishment, so let's remind ourselves that the Church is Christ's!
21 Aug 2026
Why I am Catholic Part 2
In this second part to answering why I am catholic, I look at the development of theology in the Church with particular attention on the development of the Roman Catholic Church as we see it today in comparison to the vision of catholicity seen within the apostolic catholic faith throughout Church history.
14 Aug 2026
Why I am Catholic - Part 1
Pastor Josh begins a multi-part episode on why Christians should view themselves as Catholic without being Roman Catholic. The Reformers never viewed themselves as departing from the Catholic faith, but they were attempting to return to the Catholic Faith seen in the Church Fathers, the Ecumenical Councils, and under the authority of Scripture. We believe in one catholic and apostolic church!
7 Aug 2026
Why the Church Matters
In this episode of the Agora, Pastor Josh makes the case for the importance of belonging to the Church through local church attendance and membership.
19 Jun 2026
Did the EPC just become affirming?
This past week the Evangelical Presbyterian Church held their 46th General Assembly, and things got tense. Many churches joined the EPC from the PCUSA in order to retreat from affirming theology in regards to homosexuality and ordination. Should men who experience same sex attraction be eligible for ordination? Or should there be a blanket barring of those who experience same sex attraction from ordained ministry and leadership in the church? That is what we will discuss today along with other issues discussed at General Assembly.
12 Jun 2026
Nihilism, Sin, and the Imago Dei
In this episode, Joshua Fried reflects on nihilism in the church today through the doctrines of sin and anthropology.
5 Jun 2026
Introduction to the Agora Podcast
I've decided to start a podcast as an outlet to share my thoughts on the world through the lens of a pastor and student of theology, philosophy, and history. My goal is to be a pastor-theologian, one who dedicates their life to making theology accessible at the average Christian, and this is one step towards achieving that goal.
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