The Theonauts

Theonauts 2 - 3 : The God Who Hears Us

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:12:20 -0500

Today, we dive into a couple of stories from the Old Testament and see how they tie together through a Hebrew word study.

Theonauts 2 - 2 - Covenant Theology Part 1

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 14:46:25 -0500

This week we begin an ongoing series to discuss the basics of Covenant Theology

Theonauts 2 - 1 - Hagah - Growling for the Word of God

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:22:24 -0500

In today's episode we look at the Hebrew word hagah and learn how we growwwwwl over the word of God!

Theonauts 203: Unbind and Set Free

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 09:48:28 -0500

Today we are talking about the resurrection of Lazarus and how the event reflected God's glory and impacted Jesus as well as the disciples.

Theonauts 202: The Ten Wedding Vows of God

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 11:20:04 -0500

You might be surprised to know that the Ten Commandments were not given in the way we normally view them. They were not intended to be just a behavior modification standard for the people of God. They were God's Wedding Vows to His people.

Theonauts 201: You’re Not Going to Heaven

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:59:33 -0500

As Christians, where exactly do we expect to spend eternity? Is it on a cloud somewhere, playing harps? Join us today as we tell you why you're not going to heaven.

Theonauts 200: A Bicentennial Celebration (feat. Michael Hansen)

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:32:56 -0500

Today Michael Hansen from the GCTNetwork joins us to help us celebrate our 200th Episode!

Theonauts 199: Dogs, Spit, and Left Over Bread

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:03:27 -0500

Today we examine 3 unique but related stories in Jesus' ministry to the gentiles. Why does he call a lady a dog? What is this strange term ephphatha? And why don't we ever talk about this second miracle feeding?

Theonauts 198: The 7 Signs of John

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:55:20 -0500

Today we dive into the signs of Jesus in the Gospel of John. Are there 7 of them? If so, what are they and why?

Theonauts 197: Daughters, Blood, and Resurrection

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:15:33 -0500

Today we do a deep dive into the healing of the woman with the issue of blood and Jairus' daughter and how they relate. Talitha Cumi!

Theonauts 196: The Christian Councils

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:22:42 -0500

Today we examine the ancient Christian councils and their purposes.

Theonauts 195: The Baptism of John

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 22:45:23 -0500

Today we take a gander at what John the Baptist was doing. Was his baptism the same thing Christians do today?

Theonauts 194: What is Chiasm?

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:02:58 -0500

Today we discuss a poetic parallelism in the Bible known as chiasm or chiastic structure. Understanding this poetic mechanism in the reading of scripture can actually enhance our understanding and interpretation. Join us to see how!

Theonauts 193: The Chosen Interview with Dallas Jenkins

Fri, 21 May 2021 18:30:34 -0500

Today we had the opportunity to interview creator, writer, and director of The Chosen... Dallas Jenkins. Join us as we talk about the details around the creation of the amazing Christian series The Chosen.

Theonauts 192: Theophanies and Christophanies

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:00:19 -0500

Today we look at the theophany... a personal encounter with God and specifically we look at a few examples of what is called a Christophany. Where a more-than-likely pre-incarnate Jesus visited people in the Old Testament.

Theonauts 191: The Authenticity of Daniel

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:20:17 -0500

The Book of Daniel is the most contested book of the Old Testament. When was it written? How accurate is the history in it? Join us as we dive into the depths of the arguments leveled against it and how its authenticity survives the tests of critics.

Theonauts 190: The Name Above All Names

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:22:18 -0500

What is in a name? Today we talk about the name of Jesus... Yeshua, and why it's so important and amazing.

Theonauts 189: The Olivet Discourse

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 09:11:40 -0500

In yet another time of end times sermons... we talk about a little different view of the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24

Theonauts 188: 10 Gift Ideas for a Theonaut

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 16:20:11 -0500

The Theonauts presents Christmas gift ideas for your loved-one who happens to be an avid student of The Bible! Well, at least from a Theonauts perspective.

Theonauts 187: Egalitarian or Complementarian

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:44:41 -0500

Today we are joined by college student, Landry Neal as we tackle yet another episode on the roles of women. Christians seem to divide around the terms Egalitarianism or Complementarianism. We'll address what these mean and how it effects us.

Theonauts 186: Are we "little g" gods?!

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 07:29:43 -0500

One of the underlying doctrines among the "word of faith" movement is that we are little gods (with a little g) because we have God's DNA in us. Is this a legitimate doctrine? How can this affect the Gospel itself?

Theonauts 185: Sacred or Secular?

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:27:53 -0500

Today on the Theonauts we talk about the separation between the sacred and the secular. Should we be dividing things this way? Join us as we address how even what we consider to be secular is sacred because God is Lord of all.

Theonauts 184: Social Distancing and the Bible

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 22:20:04 -0500

Today we look at how this social distancing mandate we are under due to COVID-19 is nothing new. Moses was taught practices by God that took our medical community 3300 years to learn.

Theonauts 183: The Book of Jude

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 19:07:03 -0500

This week we explore the most neglected, the shortest, and the enigmatic book of the New Testament. The Book of Jude

Theonauts 182: The Anabaptist Movement 3 - Stadler and Hubmaier

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:26:16 -0500

Today we continue our study of the Anabaptist movement and talk about Ulrich Stadler and Balthasar Hubmaier. Bear with our audio issues in this episode... we're working on it.

Theonauts 181: Strike the Rock

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 07:32:44 -0500

Today we look at the model of Moses and the Rock in the wilderness to see how we should have assurance of salvation through it.

Theonauts 180: The Anabaptist Movement 2 - Grebel, Manz, and Blaurock

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 16:41:39 -0500

This week we continue our study of the Anabaptist movement of the 16th Century

Theonauts 179: The Anabaptist Movement 1 - Zwigli

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 21:48:40 -0500

This week we begin a series on the Anabaptist movement as part of the Protestant Reformation. Today we talk about the beginnings of it with Zwigli and Erasmus.

Theonauts 178: Grace in the Gaps

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 19:16:13 -0500

So does the gap between us and God get smaller with our sanctification? How do we reconcile sanctification between cheap grace and feeling unsaved? Grace is in that gap.

Theonauts 177: Jesus The Hebrew

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 06:06:48 -0500

Today we want to look at Jesus through the lens of His Hebrew culture and it may surprise us how it changes or enhances our view of who He was and what He taught.

Theonauts 176: Modern Worship Complaints

Tue, 07 May 2019 08:35:29 -0500

There is a lot of backlash these days about modern worship songs we should or should not be using in worship. Today we're gonna look at a few of these songs that have come under fire... and chime in on why we still support them.

Theonauts Minisode: Passion Week - Day 7

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 09:11:37 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this series... travel back to Passion Week as told from an eye-witness account... Day 7

Theonauts Minisode: Passion Week - Day 6

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 08:43:38 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this series... travel back to Passion Week as told from an eye-witness account... Day 6

Theonauts Minisode: Passion Week - Day 5

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 06:46:21 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this series... travel back to Passion Week as told from an eye-witness account... Day 5

Theonauts Minisode: Passion Week - Day 4

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 07:19:13 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this series... travel back to Passion Week as told from an eye-witness account... Day 4

Theonauts Minisode: Passion Week - Day 3

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:59:13 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this series... travel back to Passion Week as told from an eye-witness account... Day 3

Theonauts Minisode: Passion Week - Day 2

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:57:17 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this series... travel back to Passion Week as told from an eye-witness account... Day 2

Theonauts Minisode: Passion Week - Day 1

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:54:39 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this series... travel back to Passion Week as told from an eye-witness account... Day 1

Theonauts 175: The Gates of Hell

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:50:17 -0500

In Matthew 16 why did Jesus take his disciples to Caesarea Philippi? What is the rock Jesus will build His church on? What's this business about the Gates of Hell not prevailing against it? You might be surprised how deep it goes!

Theonauts 174: Hezekiah

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 07:22:27 -0500

Today we're talking about how we can learn from King Hezekiah as he brings the Kingdom of Judah back to God and how he allows God to fight their battles.

Theonauts 173: The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:48:44 -0500

It's a new year and of course, time for some resolutions. So we thought we'd share a few from the great theologian and the guy responsible for the First Great Awakening... Jonathan Edwards.

Theonauts 172: The Best and Worst Christmas Traditions

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:01:01 -0500

It is nearly December... so we are going to talk about the Christmas traditions we do. Some of which we love... and some... not so much.

Theonauts 171: Jan Hus - Reformer

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 21:14:07 -0500

This Reformation Day we would like to salute an early reformer... Jan Hus. Hus was a pre-runner to Martin Luther and he gets less press... so here we are.

Theonauts 170: You Gotta Serve Somebody

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 06:59:06 -0500

Today we delve into the depths of Romans chapter 6 and talk about what it means... and what it doesn't. You have to serve somebody... who's it going to be?

Theonauts 169: Forgiveness

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 07:52:46 -0500

Forgiving others just as our Father forgives us is often easier said than done. How do we forgive people? Why don't we want to?

Theonauts 168: Demonic Possession

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 06:46:59 -0500

What are demons? What do they do? Are they still active today? Can Christians be possessed? Today we talk about demons and discuss these questions and more!

Theonauts 167: The Unbelief of Israel

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:29:26 -0500

Jesus quotes Isaiah when explaining why he was taught in parables. It almost sounds like he didn't want Israel to understand. What was this about? Today we'll look into Romans to help us get our heads around it.

Theonauts 166: The Fate of the Apostles

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 09:47:38 -0500

We read about the apostles in the Bible and how they were willing to die for their faith. But what happened to them after the events of the New Testament? Historical memory tells us and today we discuss it!

Theonauts 165: Top 10 Heresies

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 07:59:41 -0500

Today we are counting down our top 10 list of heresies in the church. What could go wrong?

Theonauts 164: Law and the Antinomian

Wed, 09 May 2018 06:45:22 -0500

This week we revisit the concept of law and grace and how much law we fall under today. Are we antinomian? Tune in to find out.

Theonauts 163: C.S. Lewis

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 21:00:26 -0500

Join us as we travel through the wardrobe to examine another great name in Christian history... C.S. Lewis.

Theonauts 162: Faith in the Resurrection

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 06:14:41 -0500

It's Resurrection Day! Today we are simply going to examine the faith of the witnesses to the resurrection.

Theonauts 161: The Roles of Women

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:59:54 -0500

We've talked about women a lot lately on the show and more than one have requested a study on the role of women, especially in ministry... so here goes.

Theonauts 160: St. Augustine

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 07:15:14 -0500

The next study in our great men of church history series. Today we are talking about the early church father, Augustine of Hippo.

Theonauts 159: Women of the Bible

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 10:18:46 -0500

Sorry this one is long... but we're talking about our favorite women of the Bible so who can blame us.

Theonauts 158: On Fire for Jesus

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 11:51:11 -0500

What is the difference in being a Christian and being on fire for Jesus? Today we look at what should happen when we answer His calling.

Theonauts 157: Francis of Assisi

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 10:13:35 -0500

Today we begin an ongoing series on great men of faith. On this episode we focus on the biography of Francis of Assisi.

The Letter from James

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 14:11:28 -0500

On this minisode, listen to the entire Letter from James read from the Passion Translation.

Theonauts 155: James 5

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 09:27:19 -0500

Today we sew up the Book of James with Chapter 5 and see how James brings his thoughts full circle at the end of his letter.

Theonauts 154: The Magnificat

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 07:18:09 -0500

Mary Christmas! Today we are celebrating the conception of Jesus with his mother as we look at her joyful song of praise.

Theonauts 153: James 4

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 09:02:31 -0500

James continues to talk to us about the trappings of self-righteousness. In chapter 4, we will examine what drives arguments, divisions, and arrogance in our groups.

Theonauts 152: James 3

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 07:29:57 -0500

Part 3 of our series on James has us looking into chapter 3 and the power of the tongue. Tune in to see how this ties into the overall message of James.

Theonauts 151: James 2

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 07:54:04 -0500

Today we continue our series on the Book of James. This week we talk about partiality and chapter 2... oh and works.

Theonauts 150: James 1

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 07:25:01 -0500

Starting a new series on the Book of James. Starting with chapter 1 we discuss how joy in suffering works.

Theonauts 149: Soli Deo Gloria

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 07:43:57 -0500

Today, to God's glory, we complete our 5 part study on the 5 Solas of the Reformation by looking at the final point: Soli Deo Gloria. Happy Reformation Day!

Theonauts 148: Sola Scriptura

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 07:30:27 -0500

Welcome to part four of our 500-year celebration of the 5 Solas of the Reformation. Today we continue with Sola Scriptura.

Theonauts 147: Solus Christus

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 22:20:31 -0500

As we dive into our third part of our 500-year celebration of the 5 Solas of the Reformation we look at Solus Christus.

Theonauts 146: Sola Fide

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 05:50:04 -0500

We continue our 500-year celebration of the 5 Solas of the Reformation with a study of Sola Fide.

Theonauts 145: Sola Gratia

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 06:26:24 -0500

We are starting our 500 year celebration of the 5 Solas of the Reformation with a study of Sola Gratia.

Theonauts 144: The Kingdom Parables

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 05:57:43 -0500

Today we talk about the intricacies of the Kingdom parables which Jesus gives to us in Matthew 13, the message we can get from them, and the nature of the church.

Theonauts 143: Mephibosheth

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 06:11:27 -0500

As part of our types and shadows studies we look into the story of King David's merciful treatment of Jonathan's son, Mephibosheth.

Theonauts 142: Balaam

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 21:08:13 -0500

Do we know the story of Balaam and the donkey? Well, what about the rest of the story? Maybe we can learn a little from this misguided prophet.

Theonauts 141: Space, Time, and God

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 08:09:52 -0500

Today's study is a little different. We look at the scientific possibilities of multiple dimensions in space and time and how that might affect our view of heaven and eternity.

Theonauts 140: Resting with God

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 05:51:19 -0500

What is the actual meaning of the Sabbath? Today we look at how God wants rest with us and how we find rest in Him.

Theonauts 139: Our Favorite Worship Songs

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 07:20:58 -0500

Today we choose our favorite worship and praise songs and discuss why we love them.

Theonauts 138: The Mysterious Covenant

Sat, 08 Jul 2017 12:04:44 -0500

What is covenant? What is the mystery in the covenant of Abraham? Today we talk about the New Testament revelation of the mystery in that covenant.

Theonauts 137: Barnabas (feat. Richard McKibbin)

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 22:43:28 -0500

This week we do a character study on the often overlooked disciple named Barnabas.

Theonauts 136: Church Leadership

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 22:18:14 -0500

Today we examine the different styles of Church Leadership, their Biblical examples, and how to determine the best practices.

Theonauts 135: The Fellowship of Prayer - Part 2

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 10:02:28 -0500

We continue our two part study on prayer and how important it is to build our fellowship with God and others.

Theonauts 134: The Fellowship of Prayer - Part 1

Wed, 31 May 2017 17:02:41 -0500

Today we begin a two part study on prayer and how important it is to build our fellowship with God and others.

Theonauts 133: Chronicles of the Apocalypse: Tyrant (feat. Brian Godawa)

Wed, 24 May 2017 10:01:45 -0500

Brian Godawa joins us again to discuss his new book series, Chronicles of the Apocalypse starting with the book Tyrant. We also discuss the eschatology behind the story.

Theonauts 132: A Woman's Worth

Sat, 20 May 2017 10:40:08 -0500

Coming off of Mother's Day we are studying the strength and beauty in all women and where we should all find our worth.

Theonauts 131: Amos

Wed, 03 May 2017 05:57:02 -0500

In this episode we dive into the minor prophet Amos. The message of producing justice through righteousness and avoiding empty worship is one we should all listen to.

Theonauts 130: High Priest of The Resurrection (feat. Mike Mahoney)

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 06:06:28 -0500

This year as we celebrate the resurrection, we dive into the details of how it ties into Jesus' priesthood and the heavenly atonement.

Theonauts 129: Melchizedek

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 21:59:56 -0500

Who was Melchizedek? Why is he compared to Jesus? Tune in to see the significance of this model.

Theonauts 128: The Names of God

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 08:54:10 -0500

What's in a name? Today we discuss the names God calls himself as well as names given to Him and how those names foreshadow Jesus.

Theonauts 127: Witchcraft

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 10:24:16 -0500

What constitutes witchcraft and why does the Bible speak so strongly about it?

Theonauts 126: Megachurch (feat. Riley Neal)

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 18:00:19 -0500

Today we talk about the pros and cons of megachurches. Is it easier or harder to be what the Bible calls us to be when in great numbers?

Theonauts 125: Habakkuk

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:52:30 -0500

Habakkuk is a minor prophet of the Old Testament. Join us in an expository study of this book about doubt, fear, oppression, and ultimately living by faith.

Theonauts 124: Heresy!

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 18:52:41 -0500

Heresy is a term which gets thrown around a lot. What actually is heresy? What is a heretic? Where do we draw the line and how does the Bible address it?

Theonauts 123: A Call to Unity (feat. W. Carl Ketcherside)

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 19:26:40 -0500

This week we are minus one theonaut... so we are going to teach on Christian unity again by listening to one of the late W. Carl Ketcherside's presentations given over 40 years ago.

Theonauts 122: Secular Humanism

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 21:32:15 -0500

One of the biggest moves away from Christianity over the past few years has been to reject faith in God but still hold to love, service, and morality. How do we deal with secular humanism and those who embrace it?

Theonauts 121: Homiletics

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 06:42:57 -0500

Today we do a study on homiletics or how we should present God's Word. Primarily we want to tackle the hot topic of Expository Preaching versus Topical Preaching.

Theonauts 120: The Good Samaritan

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 11:48:32 -0500

This week we tackle the familiar parable of the Good Samaritan. Do you know who your neighbor is?

Theonauts 119: Malachi

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 06:41:43 -0500

Today we do an expositional study of the book of Malachi. How can we relate to the chastisement of this messenger today?

Theonauts 118: Theories of the Atonement

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 09:19:06 -0500

Riley and Jack Neal join us as we tackle all the ins and outs of the differing atonement theories. Ransomed, redeemed, victorious, and paid in full. Buckle up, this could get rough.

Theonauts 117: Christmas Carols

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 09:39:56 -0500

As we near the Christmas Season we decided to choose some Christmas Carols we like and some we don't to discuss their origins, meanings, or lack thereof.

Theonauts 116: What is Advent?

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 13:32:33 -0500

What is Advent and why are people doing this? In this episode we examine it's roots and traditions.

Theonauts 115: The Old Testament Feasts

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 11:20:48 -0500

Today we examine the 7 major Jewish Feasts established in the Old Testament and how they model Christ.

Theonauts 114: The Intertestamental Period

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 21:05:49 -0500

What happened in the Intertestamental Period? The 400 "silent years" between the Old and New Testaments were far from silent!

Theonauts 113: Good News Part 4: Baptism

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 11:10:06 -0500

Part 4 of a 4 part study on the Good News. This week we talk about the response we have to the Good News through baptism.

Theonauts 112: Good News Part 3: Regeneration

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:38:16 -0500

Part 3 of a 4 part study. Now that we know the Good News, what do we do with it? Today we talk about one of the most neglected doctrines in Christianity... regeneration.

Theonauts 111: Good News Part 2: Good News

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 11:01:43 -0500

Part 2 of a 4 part study on the gospel. Now that the bad news is out of the way, we talk bout the Good NEWS of Jesus.

Theonauts 110: Good News Part 1: Bad News

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 08:13:44 -0500

Today we start a 4 part study on the gospel. We're calling it Good News. But before we talk about good news we have to talk about the bad news.

Theonauts 109: Idolatry

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 07:39:27 -0500

Why is the first commandment so important and what does it mean to us in the 21st century? Do we have idolatry in our lives?

Theonauts 108: Alpha and Omega

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 08:59:32 -0500

What did Jesus mean when he said he was the Alpha and Omega? Why does John call him The Word? All this and more on this episode.

Theonauts 107: Christian Persecution

Sat, 03 Sep 2016 20:28:44 -0500

Is Christian persecution a problem for us or is it just part of what being a Christian is about?

Theonauts 106: The King James Only Debate

Sat, 27 Aug 2016 17:23:13 -0500

Is the KJV the only Bible we should us? In today's episode, we examine the King James only debate in some detail.

The Letter to Philippi

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:57:48 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this episode... Paul talks to Philippi.

Who Should Christians Vote For?

Fri, 12 Aug 2016 21:42:56 -0500

Join us as we speculate on the different views about Christian voting options in this next election. Plus we continue to answer your questions along those lines.

Theonauts 104: Ask the Theonauts!

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 20:59:48 -0500

On this special episode of The Theonauts, we tackle your difficult theological questions. Acts 17:11 baby!

Theonauts 103: What is God's Will for My Life? (feat. Riley Neal)

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 12:57:34 -0500

Does God have a specific will for my life? If so, how do I discern what it is? Or are we just wasting our time trying to find something that is not discernible?

Theonauts 102: What is the Kingdom of Heaven?

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:13:52 -0500

What is the Kingdom of Heaven? Is it synonymous with the Kingdom of God? Has it come, is it coming... or both?

Theonauts 101: How to Interpret the Bible

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 17:18:15 -0500

Harking back to our first episode, today we revisit how to build a proper hermeneutic and interpret the Bible.

Theonauts 100: The Theonauts in Retrospect (feat. Michael Hansen and Brenden Taylor)

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 13:45:14 -0500

Today we celebrate our 100th episode and guest hosts Michael and Brenden from Finding Christ in Cinema drop in to help us remember our favorite episodes.

Theonauts 099: Water and The Spirit

Sat, 25 Jun 2016 13:41:28 -0500

This types and shadows study focuses on the model of water. Come with us to see why Jesus used water in his teachings so much.

Theonauts 098: How Cleanliness is Next To Godliness

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 20:32:19 -0500

We've all heard the saying cleanliness is next to godliness and people are quick to say that's not in the Bible... but is it?

Theonauts 097: 7 Things Jesus Said on the Cross

Thu, 26 May 2016 16:23:54 -0500

Talking during a crucifixion would be hard... Jesus really wanted to send a message with the 7 things he said as he was being killed.

Theonauts 096: 5 Things To Do When You've Sinned

Thu, 19 May 2016 10:52:35 -0500

While we've been on the subject of sin we might as well talk about how we respond when we do sin. Here are 5 things you should do when you blow it!

Theonauts 095: The Conception of Sin

Thu, 12 May 2016 13:38:33 -0500

Where does sin begin in us? Are thoughts sins? Is it only a sin when I act on it? Join us as we look at the nature of sin and how to deal with it.

Theonauts 094: The Sermon on the Mount (feat. Jack Neal)

Wed, 04 May 2016 19:15:35 -0500

Jack Neal fills in for Jeremiah as we look at Jesus' most popular sermon. What's it about and how can we apply it today?

Theonauts 093: Biblical Inerrancy

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 06:47:22 -0500

Is the Bible Inerrant? What does that even mean? In this episode we dive into the controversy of inerrancy as well as how this applies to church politics.

Theonauts 092: Benevolence and Evangelism

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 07:14:33 -0500

We are called to love and help people both physically and spiritually... so why is it so hard to balance giving with preaching? Can one happen without the other?

Theonauts 091: Christian Civil Wars

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 06:28:29 -0500

Our division is our single greatest deterrent to Christian growth in the world and the one place Satan knows where to hit us. Why do we wage these Christian Civil Wars?

Theonauts 090: The Dragon King: Interview with Brian Godawa

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 21:57:05 -0500

Discover how ancient china actually can tie into the Bible through this well researched fictional account called The Dragon King by Brian Godawa

Theonauts 089: Church History Revised

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 07:28:00 -0500

In this episode we revisit our Church History study to discuss common misunderstandings about Church History.

Theonauts 088: Lessons from Job

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 08:15:16 -0500

How should we respond to hardships? How should we counsel friends? What is God's reaction to our demands? All this an more from the Book of Job.

Theonauts 087: Hymn Theology (feat. Kevin Gaddy)

Fri, 04 Mar 2016 22:20:17 -0500

In this episode we look at hymns we like and a few that we don't.

Theonauts 086: Where is the Ark of the Covenant?

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:45:17 -0500

Put on your fedora and bullwhip, we're looking for the lost Ark of the Covenant today.

Theonauts 085: The Long Day of Joshua

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 07:00:17 -0500

What exactly happened when the sun stood still for Joshua? We may never know, but we can still have fun speculating.

Theonauts 084: Jesus in the Stars: Part 3

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 20:59:13 -0500

The third and final chapter of our study about how the story of Jesus is told in the very stars themselves.

Theonauts 083: Why God Allows Suffering (feat. Brian Neal)

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 21:17:29 -0500

Today we tackle the big question: If God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-loving then why does He allow suffering and evil?

Theonauts 082: Jesus in the Stars: Part 2 - The Redeemed

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:32:14 -0500

Join us for the second part of our series on how God wrote the Gospel Story in the heavens using the signs and stars.

Theonauts 081: Types and Shadows of Gideon

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 17:59:24 -0500

The book of Judges continues to be a wealth of types and shadows. Find out just how much like Gideon we are on our Christian walk.

Theonauts 080: Jesus in the Stars: Part 1 - The Redeemer

Fri, 08 Jan 2016 21:57:31 -0500

One reason God created the stars was to be for signs. On this episode we delve into how God created these signs to preach the Gospel 4000 before Jesus lived.

Theonauts 079: Denominations

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 20:09:25 -0500

If there is only one way to God... why can't you Christians agree about it? What's up with all these Christian denominations? Are they good, bad, or indifferent?

Theonauts 078: The Magi

Thu, 24 Dec 2015 14:08:09 -0500

Is the traditional nativity scene accurate? Who are those wise men and are they really wise?

Theonauts 077: The Herodian Dynasty

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 20:56:35 -0500

All throughout the New Testament the Herod family is involved and even shapes much of what happens. Who were they and how messed up were they?

Theonauts 076: Thanksgiving

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 20:47:27 -0500

In this Thanksgiving Day special we hope to talk about what thankfulness is, where it comes from, and where it leads.

Theonauts 075: Types and Shadows: Deborah

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 20:04:13 -0500

Find out how Jesus is constantly modeled through the deliverers of the Book of Judges. Today we look at the story of Deborah, Barak, Sisera, and Jael

Theonauts 074: Types and Shadows: Othniel and Ehud

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:47:59 -0500

Find out how Jesus is constantly modeled through the deliverers of the Book of Judges. Today we look at the first two judges of Israel, Othniel and Ehud.

Theonauts 073: Coincidence or Providence?

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 07:46:31 -0500

How do we know if the things we consider coincidence are really signs from God? Are we actually looking for signs or do we chalk things up to blind luck?

Theonauts 072: The Thorn in the Flesh

Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:14:35 -0500

The Apostle Paul claimed he had a thorn in his flesh causing him all kinds of problems. After asking God to remove it he was told that weakness just made him stronger. What was this thorn? Can we relate to Paul? Are we getting the same answer he did?

Theonauts 071: If You Love Me, Keep My Commandments

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 09:06:44 -0500

Jesus stated, if we loved him we'd keep his commandments. What are those commandments? Can we innumerate them into a checklist?

Theonauts 070: Just a Donkey

Mon, 12 Oct 2015 22:03:14 -0500

In this episode learn what it means to be a donkey in the service of Jesus Christ.

Theonauts 069: Get Behind Me Satan!

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 08:47:45 -0500

Know the devil's tactics and learn how to confront him and defeat his attempts to tempt, accuse, and deceive you. God has your back.

Theonauts 068: Christian Fasting

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:07:23 -0500

What exactly is fasting and should we be doing it? If so, how and why?

Theonauts 067: Misused Words in the Bible, Christian Google Autocompletes, and 15 Year Old Assassins.

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 22:45:00 -0500

Sometimes we misunderstand the Bible because we misunderstand the words. There are words Christians use all the time that may just mean something a little different that what we thought.

Theonauts 066: The Beatitudes and Happiness, Kim Davis, Muslims in Germany, and Syrian Refugees

Wed, 09 Sep 2015 18:07:48 -0500

What does it mean to be happy? Jesus tells us in his sermon on the mount with what we call the Beatitudes.

Theonauts 065: Jesus Triumphant (feat. Brian Godawa), Wes Craven Dies, Ashley Madison Survives, and the War Room Wins.

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 07:16:19 -0500

This week The Theonauts host best-selling author and Hollywood screen-writer Brian Godawa to talk about his book series, Chronicles of the Nephilim and the new book in that series, Jesus Triumphant. In the news we discuss the passing of Wes Craven, how Ashley Madison is claiming continued growth, and the Christian film, The War Room.

Theonauts 064: Personal Revival and Evangelism, The Foo Fighters Rickrolling, and the Rated R Hobbit

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 20:46:33 -0500

David flies solo in this study on Personal Revival and Evangelism. What does it take to actually stop talking about going and go?

Theonauts 063: The Study of Endtimes

Wed, 19 Aug 2015 16:39:00 -0500

In this episode we have an over-arching study on Eschatology or the Endtimes. We'll explore all kinds of views on what the Bible teaches about the second coming of Christ in hopes of giving you tools to study... plus Jeremiah returns!

Theonauts 062: The Mighty Nimrod (feat. Brooke Perkins)

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 20:09:22 -0500

Who is Nimrod, the Mighty Hunter Before the Lord mentioned briefly in Genesis 10? How important is he and what can we know about him? Could he actually play a part in the end-times?

Theonauts Minisode 010: Summer Promo

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:36:11 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this episode... well it's not really an episode. Just more of an epic promotional spot.

Theonauts 061: Christian ldentity (feat. Brenden Taylor) and the Satanic Temple Puts a Statue in Detroit

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:50:34 -0500

How do you define your identity? Who you are? Who you want to be? Who you serve? Your environment? Does Freud nail it on the head or is there more to it? Guest host, Brenden Taylor from Finding Christ in Cinema helps us figure it out.

Theonauts 060: The Nature of Hell (feat. Michael T Hansen)

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 19:13:41 -0500

This week we debate the very nature of Hell. Is it everlasting torment for the unbeliever or simply the true death of the soul through fire? Fellow digital missionary of the GCTNetwork, Michael Hansen cohosts in Jeremiah's place this week.

Theonauts 059: Giants in the Bible (feat. Brooke Perkins)

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 21:49:15 -0500

In this episode we discuss some of the strange mysteries found in the Bible, many of which are rooted in an obscure passage in Genesis 6 which references giants or renown in the Earth.

Theonauts Minisode 009: Flashback Episode

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 21:22:50 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this episode... we flashback to some of the highlights of the show so far.

Theonauts 058: The Harmony of the Gospels, Judges Can Deny Same-Sex Licenses in Texas, Abortion Clinics and the Supreme Court, and Donald Trump

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 12:23:58 -0500

How do the Gospel writings harmonize? Do they contradict each other? Why are they different? Also we are still talking about the repercussions of the same-sex marriage ruling plus more Supreme Court decisions and Donald Trump gets fired by NBC.

Theonauts 057: God the Father, Same-Sex Supreme Court Ruling, Rebel Flags, and Shia

Fri, 26 Jun 2015 19:18:39 -0500

What does it mean to have a father who created the universe? Today we talk about how God is not only Lord and Master, but he's a loving father too. In the news, the Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex marriages and rebel flags are bad.

Theonauts 056: Noah, Elisabeth Elliot and Christian Bumper Stickers

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 19:30:40 -0500

Today we continue our types and shadows study by looking at Noah. Plus we discuss the passing of missionary pioneer, Elisabeth Elliot and the top Christian bumper stickers.

Theonauts Minisode 008: False Prophet PSA

Tue, 09 Jun 2015 17:47:40 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this episode... travel back to the 1950s to hear a warning about false prophets and how we should probably react today.

Theonauts 055: Copperlily Interview, Caitlyn Jenner, Red Cross in Haiti, and Lucifer

Fri, 05 Jun 2015 07:42:46 -0500

Today we have special guests, Copperlily in the studio. We talk about Bruce Jenner's transformation and the Red Cross debacle in Haiti. Plus a wacky new Lucifer TV show.

Theonauts 054: Jonah, The Duggars, and The Risen Movie

Tue, 26 May 2015 19:21:39 -0500

Looking at the Book of Jonah as part of our ongoing Types and Shadows series. We also talk about the Duggar Family scandal and the upcoming movie, Risen.

Theonauts 053: Law and Christianity, Theonomy, Mark Driscoll Returns, and David Platt's Involvement with the IMB

Tue, 19 May 2015 18:11:36 -0500

As Christians, how do we view the concept of Law? We also talk about the controversial views of Theonomy, how Mark Driscoll has returned to the pulpit, and how David Platt has influenced the International Missions Board of the Southern Baptist Convention

Theonauts 052: Who is God? Abortion Laws, Pastor Saeed Resolution, and Evangelical Survey

Tue, 12 May 2015 17:49:04 -0500

Exactly who is God and what's He like? We also discuss recent abortion decisions, the resolution to get Pastor Saeed, and how some evangelicals don't like that word.

Theonauts 051: Pride, Fuller House, Shootings in Texas, and more on the Same-Sex Marriage Debate

Tue, 05 May 2015 19:24:03 -0500

What's pride got to do with it? Almost everything. Join us as we decypher what pride is, what God has to say about it, and how to help overcome it. We also talk about Full House reboots, the muslim shooting in Garland Texas, and Same-Sex Marriage.

Theonauts 050: The Jubilee, Disaster in Nepal, Baltimore Riots, Supreme Court on Same-Sex Marriage, and more Pope News

Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:03:37 -0500

We celebrate our 50th episode talking about the Year of Jubilee. We also discuss the earthquake in Nepal, the riots in Baltimore, the Supreme Courts discussion on same-sex marriages, and of course news from the Pope.

Theonauts 049: The Lord's Supper, Tim Tebow and the Eagles, the Tennessee State Book, and America's Christian Future.

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 11:29:37 -0500

In this episode we are studying the practice of the Lord's Supper. In the news we talk about TIm Tebow signing with the Eagles, how the Bible will not be the state book of Tennessee, and the percentages of American Christianity.

Theonauts 048: Jimmy Carter and Church, The Wax Pope, Exorcise Classes, and the Book of Ruth

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:47:00 -0500

Jimmy Carter rants against the Baptist conventions, there's now a was statue of the Pope, exorcisms are on the rise, and then we dive into another Type and Shadows study on The Book of Ruth.

Theonauts 047: Schuler Dies, 5 Common Easter Sermon Errors, Kenya College Massacre, and Christian Discipleship

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 20:12:02 -0500

Crystal Cathedral builder, Robert Schuler dies. We look at five common errors found in Easter sermons and the college massacre in Kenya. Then we discuss what Christian discipleship looks like and how we do it.

Theonauts 046: One Direction Minus Zayn, Lifeway Ditches Heaven Tourism, People Losing Faith, and Types and Shadows Part 2: Abraham and Isaac

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 18:50:26 -0500

For whatever reason we talk about One Direction's new direction. LifeWay bookstore decides to ditch all their heaven tourism books. Recent polls show 1 in 4 people are agnostic or atheist. Then our second Types and Shadows study on Abraham and Isaac.

Theonauts 045: The Presbyterian Church and Gay Marriage, The Pastor Raising Funds for a G6, Phil Collins Remembers the Alamo, and Catching Up On Voicemail

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 21:05:20 -0500

We talk about the Presbyterian Church's anouncement about gay marriages, how a prosperity pastor is trying to raise funds for a multi-million dollar jet, how Phil Collins became a Texan, and much more. Then we devote time to our listener voicemail.

Theonauts 044: Who Wrote the Bible? - Biblical Authorship

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 20:57:11 -0500

Jeremiah is on vacation but young Riley Neal fills in to discuss who wrote the Bible. Did Moses really write the Torah? What about John and Paul? Join us as we do a little textual criticism

Theonauts Minisode 007: Haitian Interview

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 19:41:58 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this episode... we interview Pastor John from Merger, Haiti

Theonauts 043: Haiti Mission Trip

Sat, 07 Mar 2015 19:22:49 -0500

Our Haiti Mission Trip special where we discuss our trip to Merger and La Gonave Haiti

Theonauts Minisode 006: The Good News

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 12:01:47 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this episode... the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Theonauts 042: Kanye's Voices, Russell Moore, and War

Sun, 15 Feb 2015 23:05:10 -0500

Kanye blames voices for his Grammy antics, Russell Moore's statements on gay marriage issues, and then we discuss God and war. How do Christians view War?

Theonauts 041: Bruce Jenner, ISIS and Creationism Part 4 - Information and Design

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 21:19:43 -0500

Bruce Jenner transforms, the UN finally admits ISIS might not be the best of people, and then we continue our Creationism study. In this episode we discuss how information came to exist in creation.

Theonauts 040: Newsboys Atheist Cofounder, Top 10 Jesus Actors, and Does God Hate People

Thu, 29 Jan 2015 20:19:38 -0500

One of the founders of The Newsboys declares his atheism, Relevant Magazine rates the top 10 actors who played Jesus, and then we discuss the very debatable topic about God hating people.

Theonauts 039: Oldest Copy of Mark Found, Cities Who Read the Bible, Obama and Pastor Saeed's Family, and Misusing Scriptures

Thu, 22 Jan 2015 21:44:31 -0500

The oldest manuscript of Mark found on a mummy, what cities read their Bible, Obama meets Pastor Saeed's family and then we discuss scriptures that are largely misused.

Theonauts 038: The Duke Call to Prayer, Gay Marriage in the Supreme Court, The Boy Who Went to Heaven, and Studying the Firstborn Child as a Type

Sat, 17 Jan 2015 18:36:26 -0500

Duke allows the Muslim call to prayer then retracts, gay marriage decisions on the line in the Supreme Court, the boy from the book The Boy Who Went to Heaven recants, then we start a series on types in the Bible beginning with the firstborn child.

Theonauts 037: Most Persecuted Countries, My Husband's Not Gay, Abortion Legislation, and Creationism Part 3: The Odds on Evolution

Thu, 08 Jan 2015 20:16:25 -0500

The most persecuted countries in the world, TLC's new contraversal new series about Mormons who have gay tendencies, some abortion related legislation, and then we discuss the improbability of Darwinistic macro-evolution.

Theonauts 036: The Year in Review

Thu, 01 Jan 2015 22:27:33 -0500

Happy New Year! In this episode we review our top 5 podcasts of 2014

Theonauts Minisode 005: Yearly Affirmations with Stuart Smalley

Sun, 28 Dec 2014 15:18:05 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this episode... Stuart Smalley reflects on his year.

Theonauts 035: Sony vs North Korea, Christmas Surveys, Pets Going to Heaven, and Have Miraculous Spiritual Gifts Ceased?

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:06:40 -0500

Sony is hacked by the North Koreans and terrorist threats are made. People share what Christmas means to them. The Pope sets your mind at ease about the eternal destiny of your pets. Then we debate whether or not miraculous spiritual gifts have ceased or not.

Theonauts 034: The Origins of Christmas

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:42:33 -0500

After a little trivia fun we dive straight into the questions of where these weird Christmas traditions came from, are they pagan, and should Christians be participating.

Theonauts 033: Satanic Display at the Florida Capital, Eric Garner, and Creationism Part 2: Dinosaurs and the Flood

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 19:32:13 -0500

Satanic group gets permission to display a satanic display at the Florida capital building next to the Christian nativity, non-violent protesters in New York over the Eric Garner case, then we discuss dinosaurs and the flood in our creationism series.

Theonauts Minisode 004: The Lost Thanksgiving Screwtape Letter

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 23:06:27 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this episode... the lost Thanksgiving Screwtape Letter.

Theonauts 032: Breaking Bad Action Figures, Normal Barbies, Bill Cosby, Charles Manson's Marriage, and David Ascendant with Brian Godawa

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 20:45:01 -0500

Toys R Us in dispute over Breaking Bad action figures, there's a new Barbie doll with average dimensions and stretchmarks, Bill Cosby is accused of rape, Charles Manson finds a young wife, then we interview Brian Godawa on his new book, David Ascendant.

Theonauts 031: The Longest Sermon, Another Lost Gospel, Simpsons Creators Will, The Duggar Family, and Christian Online Behavior

Thu, 13 Nov 2014 20:43:23 -0500

In the shortest episode yet, we talk about the preacher who breaks the longest sermon record, another lost gospel is found, The Simpsons creator leaves a fortune to charity, the Duggar family gets heat on Facebook, then we discuss how Christian should behave online. - Special Guest Hosts: Brenden Taylor and Michael Hansen

Theonauts 030: Arresting Philanthropists, The Pope and Protestant Teachers on Marriage, Election Results and Our Top Ten Christian Books

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:54:52 -0500

A 90 year old philanthropist and some pastors were fined for feeding the homeless, the Pope calls for Protestant teachers to meet on the topic of marriage, we look at the election results, then we share our top ten favorite Christian books.

Theonauts 029: Mars Hill Closes, Theology Survey, Gods and Kings, The Pope and Evolution, and The Age of the Earth

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 11:24:01 -0500

Mars Hill Church closes it's doors, surprising theological survey shows the state of the nations theology, Gods and Kings may be less Biblical, the Pope declares evolution as a tool of God, then we discuss the Age of the Earth.

Theonauts Minisode 003: Teen Parenting Tips 1 - Pornography

Wed, 29 Oct 2014 12:49:30 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this episode... pornography and the teen.

Theonauts 028: More on Houston vs Pastors, Mike Huckabee with Phil Robertson, Shia LaBeouf converts, and the Spirit of Adoption

Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:25:37 -0500

Houston amends their subpoena, Mike Huckabee and Phil Robertson get involved with it, Shia LaBeouf converts to Christianity and then we discuss the Spirit of Adoption.

Theonauts 027: Houston Subpoenas Sermons, Mark Driscoll Resigns, and the Modern Christian Culture

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:22:22 -0500

Houston subpoenas sermons from area pastors, Mark Driscoll resigns completely, then we discuss our Christian culture and how it compares with what Jesus started.

Theonauts 026: Left Behind Again, YouVersion, PornHub Ads, and Christian History Part 5: The Great Awakening

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 20:14:43 -0500

The Left Behind reboot reflops, YouVersion Bible App translates to the world, PornHub advertises in Times Square, and we finish our study on Christian History in Part 5: The Great Awakening.

Theonauts Minisode 002: Understanding Theological Terms 1 - The Rapture

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 12:27:30 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this episode... the Rapture

Theonauts 025: TD Jakes Sues Rapper, Tetris and Angry Birds Movies, and What is Heaven?

Thu, 02 Oct 2014 17:26:54 -0500

TD Jakes sues a hip hop artist over sermon sample. Look out for new movies based on video games like Tetris and Angry Birds. Then we address the question what exactly is Heaven?

Theonauts Minisode 001: God Blinded Me with Science 1 - Irreducible Complexity

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 20:06:20 -0500

Theonauts Minisodes are short creative vignettes to provide informative theological snippets in a fun way. In this episode... the term irreducible complexity.