Theology Project with Matt O’Reilly

About Theology Project with Matt O’Reilly

Dive deep into thoughtful conversations on faith, scripture, and the Christian life with interviews from leading theologians, authors, and pastors. Whether you’re exploring big questions or seeking practical wisdom, this podcast brings you the rich insights of the Theology Project in a fresh audio format. theologyprojectonline.substack.com (https://theologyprojectonline.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Matt O'Reilly

Category

religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jul 2025

Latest episode

11 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Sept 2026

   Can Christians Be Perfect?

   Can Christians be perfect? John Wesley believed they could. But he didn’t mean sinless perfection. In this episode of Theology Project, Dr. Chris Lohrstorfer joins me to discuss John Wesley’s Sermon 40, “Christian Perfection,” and one of the most distinctive—and often misunderstood—doctrines of the Wesleyan tradition. What did Wesley actually mean by Christian perfection? Can Christians be free from sin in this life? What is the difference between Christian perfection and sinless perfection? And how does Wesley’s understanding of holiness shape the way Christians think about salvation, spiritual growth, and the Christian life? We dig into Wesley’s sermon, clarify some common misconceptions, and explore why Christian perfection remains central to Wesleyan theology today. Visit our Sponsor - https://wbs.edu (https://wbs.edu) Click Here to Read "Christian Perfection" by John Wesley (https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-sermons-of-john-wesley-1872-edition/sermon-40-christian-perfection/) Visit Theology Project on Substack (https://theologyprojectonline.substack.com) If Theology Project has been helpful to you, here are a few ways you can support the work: * Subscribe on Substack to receive new free articles. * Share an article with a friend or post it on social media. * Become a paid subscriber to help sustain and expand this ministry while gaining access to exclusive content. Every subscription, share, and recommendation helps more people rediscover the Bible they didn’t know they had. Theme music: “Steps” by Anno Domini Beats. Used with permission. Get full access to Theology Project at theologyprojectonline.substack.com/subscribe (https://theologyprojectonline.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

2. 

   26 Aug 2026

   What Makes Theology Wesleyan?

   Is John Wesley enough to sustain the tradition he started? What's the difference between studying John Wesley's theology and doing theology as a Wesleyan? How much must Wesleyan theology agree with John Wesley? Those are the questions up for discussion in this episode of Theology Project. Thomas McCall and Jason Vickers join Matt O'Reilly to discuss how these questions and others are worked out in their new book Love Divine: A Wesleyan Systematic Theology (https://amzn.to/4ccXW2K). Along the way, we'll explore what makes theology distinctly Wesleyan, why the tradition needs constructive theology rather than simply the study of Wesley, and how holy love provides a framework for understanding the Christian faith as a whole. Love Divine offers a beautiful vision of the Christian faith that builds on the Great Tradition that formed John and Charles Wesley, the Wesley brothers own works, and the major theologians that inherited the Wesleyan tradition. Visit our sponsor - Wesley Biblical Seminary - and apply for your Doctor Ministry degree now: https://wbs.edu/dmin (https://wbs.edu/dmin) Get Love Divine:A Wesleyan Systematic Theology on Amazon (https://amzn.to/4xk1jxh). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for supporting Theology Project through the Amazon links in this post. Take the next step If Theology Project has been helpful to you, here are a few ways you can support the work: >Subscribe to receive new free articles. >Share an article with a friend or post it on social media. >Become a paid subscriber to help sustain and expand this ministry while gaining access to exclusive content. Every subscription, share, and recommendation helps more people rediscover the Bible they didn’t know they had. Theme music: “Steps” by Anno Domini Beats. Used with permission. v Get full access to Theology Project at theologyprojectonline.substack.com/subscribe (https://theologyprojectonline.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

3. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Is Your Road Rage Spiritual Warfare?

   In this clip, Jason Vickers and I consider the everyday example of road rage in order to explore a much bigger question: How should Christians think about demonic influence and human responsibility? If the devil or demonic forces can tempt, influence, or provoke us, does that lessen our responsibility for how we respond? Drawing on John Wesley and the categories of captivity and complicity, they discuss why taking spiritual warfare seriously doesn’t mean surrendering human agency—or excusing sin. Check out the whole conversation If you enjoyed this clip, listen to the full conversation on Theology Project | The Podcast or watch it on YouTube. Dr. Jason Vickers serves as professor of Christian theology and the Wesley Endowed Chair of Christian Theology. A popular teacher, prolific author, and ordained elder in the Global Methodist Church, Vickers holds a PhD from Southern Methodist University. Prior to joining Truett Seminary, Vickers taught at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He also has taught at Austin College in Sherman, Texas, Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury, North Carolina, and United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Professor Vickers is a past president of the Wesleyan Theological Society and current member of the Discipleship, Doctrine, and Just Ministry Commission of the Global Methodist Church. Vickers is editor of the Wesleyan Theological Journal, and co-author with Thomas H. McCall of Love Divine: A Wesleyan Systematic Theology. An Invitation I’m interviewing Preston Sprinkle on an upcoming episode of Theology Project. Our conversation will focus on his new book From Genesis to Junia: An Honest Search for What the Bible Really Says about Women in Leadership, and I want to hear what you think I should ask him. Take the next step If Theology Project has been helpful to you, here are a few ways you can support the work: * Subscribe to receive new free articles. * Share an article with a friend or post it on social media. * Become a paid subscriber to help sustain and expand this ministry while gaining access to exclusive content. Every subscription, share, and recommendation helps more people rediscover the Bible they didn’t know they had. Get full access to Theology Project at theologyprojectonline.substack.com/subscribe (https://theologyprojectonline.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

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