Theology, Etc.

The guys discuss the big spiritual things they learned in 2019. Forest talks about learning God's sovereignty and marriage, Chris discusses how he was able to become a better Bible reader and Cole talks about the destructive power of gossip. Also, the guys give their FULL playoff predictions complete with Super Bowl predictions and even final scores.  Submit your playoff picks to faithfootballfriends@gmail.com to win a chance at a gift card.  Links to things mentioned in this episode:  Atomic Habits Book Psalms ESV Edition The Madden Curse 2019 NFL Playoffs Bracket --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

In this episode, the guys discuss when Jesus may have been born, why we celebrate Christmas on December 25, the origins of Santa Claus, the NFL playoff picture, Drew Brees, migraines, home, and air travel.  Links to things mentioned in this episode:  When Was Jesus Born? The Myth of the Pagan Origins of Christmas Saint Nicholas and the Origins of Santa Claus NFL Playoff Picture Aaron Rodgers 40+ Yard TDs Follow Us Facebook Twitter Music: Keeping Stuff Together by Lee Rosevere on Music for Podcasts 4 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

In this episode the guys discuss a biblical and historical perspective on baptism, the Tennessee Titans, Drew Brees, Bills vs. Patriots, Disney World, caffeine addiction, and new podcast excitement. Buckle your seat belts!  ____ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisColeForest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithfootballfriends/ _____ Music: Keeping Stuff Together by Lee Rosevere on Music for Podcasts 4 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

History repeats itself. We all know this, but how does this fact reveal itself in God's Word, our lives, and in our churches? How can we grow through answering these questions? Cameron Meeks comes on the show to discuss these heavy hitting topics.  Music by: Lee Rosevere  Title: Let That Sink In  Album: Music for Podcasts 6 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

Forest sits down with Andy Baumberger to discuss how the Bible is beautiful (God-breathed) literature and why that matters. Also, the awesome but oft-neglected minor prophets are discussed at length.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

Sometimes we forget that we have to be *in the world* but not of the world. The world can be discouraging and evil and unrighteous. Do we respond by being reclusive and keeping to ourselves, or will we let our light shine?  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

In this episode Forest sits down with Psychology student Konor Copeland to talk about the brain's amazing ability to repair itself and develop new habits and what this has to do with the Christian walk. Also, the psychological evidence for prayer in the context of helping with mental health is discussed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

Certain sections of God's word are easier to skip than others. Usually, genealogies are grouped into that group of easy to skip sections. But, there are definitely some things that are central to the gospel and important for us to see in Jesus' genealogy in Matthew. In this episode Forest explores some of these things. Maybe we shouldn't skip genealogies! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

Reading through the Gospels is one of my favorite parts of a reading plan. Sometimes, however, we forget about how the Gospels connect to the rest of the NT. On this episode I introduce the Gospels Companion Reading Plan which pairs readings from the Gospels with correlating NT epistles. The plan is available under "Resources" on theologyetc.org. Let's read God's Word together! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

We have many reasons to be thankful for God's Word. From what it is, to how awesome it is, to how we're able to have it in our language as English speakers. Hopefully, this thankfulness will create in us a sense of responsibility for those who don't have the Bible translated into the language they speak. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

Forest sits down with Rich Beatty to discuss the "Pure Fire" app designed by Rich to be a modern evangelism tool. For some people, tracts and bulletins just aren't attractive. Let's try to support works like these that bring evangelism techniques into the 21st century! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

Comfort zones are natural--and not inherently bad--but when they keep us from living to our full potential or walking by faith, then they become danger zones. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

A Republican and a Democrat walk into a church... what happens next? Imagine a world where Christians could discuss, debate, and even disagree about politics while still letting their light shine. Sam and Forest try to discuss what it would take to get there based on where we are now. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

Praying the scriptures is a biblical (Acts 4:23-28) but often overlooked spiritual practice. In this episode, Forest discusses some of the blessing that can be found in praying the scriptures for yourself as well as how to do it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

Forest discusses why good theology is important in the first place and where we get good theology. It's not as boring as it sounds, I promise. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

35% of unchurched millennials say that "church" isn't relevant to them. 87% say that Christians are judgmental, 85% say Christians are hypocritical. As of 2013, 34% of America's atheists and agnostics were under 30. How can the church better reach the upcoming generations? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

What spiritual lessons can we be reminded of by the recent Thailand cave rescue mission? The obvious one is the transcendence of selfless love, but there's also a somewhat surprising one. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

Forest discusses the mystery of marriage from Ephesians 5:22ff, some of the often overlooked benefits of singleness, and some updates having to do with the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

Blaine comes onto the show to discuss all things missions related: Is every Christian a missionary? What can the church do better in regards to missions? Also, Blaine shares some details about how long distance running teaches lessons about Christianity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support

Forest sits down with Chris Kidwell to discuss Chris' recent thesis on Paul's use of the phrase "works of the law." Also, the Nashville Predators. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-football-friends/support