Ten Minute Theology - Joel Wentz
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Ten Minute Theology - Joel Wentz
A weekly podcast about theological topics relevant to modern life in the church, all in ten minutes or less.
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Everyone Needs to Stop and Read Jonah
Jonah is one of the greatest little stories in the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament) and it’s also one of the most-popularly-misunderstood stories. So,...
John MacArthur's Social Justice Statement is a Disaster
I’m taking a slightly different approach in today’s episode, in engaging with a prominent current event. A group of pastors, some of whom are quite we...
Still Evangelical? (Part 2)
In the previous episode, I spent time explaining some of my background and putting forward a helpful definition of the term 'evangelical.' In this epi...
Still Evangelical? (Part 1)
In this first of a 2-part discussion, I wrestle openly and honestly with the term 'Evangelical.' Since the 2016 election, the discussion around the re...
No, really, how can you trust the bible?? (For Skeptics #3)
Part two of a complicated discussion about whether the Bible is inherently trustworthy in our modern age. I hit on topics as deep and diverse as histo...
How can you trust the Bible?? (For Skeptics #2)
A seemingly simple question actually contains a myriad of complicated assumptions, questions and tensions. Join me for a 2-part discussion of how to r...
What is 'Cain and Abel' ACTUALLY About??
A discussion of the themes of the 'Cain and Abel' narrative. Part 1 of 3
Is God "Real?" (For Skeptics #1)
10 minutes on the 'reality' of God. It's not as simple as you might think...
THE CURSE! (Reading & respecting Genesis 3)
And here it is, everyone's favorite Bible passage, the part that you couldn't wait to analyze: THE CURSE. We finally get a glimpse of the outcome of t...
The surprisingly gentle Creator (Reading and Respecting Genesis 3)
In part 3 of this exploration of the Genesis 3 story, I examine God's response to the transgression of the humans. If you are even passingly familiar...
Why is a piece of fruit such a big deal?? (Reading & Respecting Scripture, Genesis 3-2)
Continuing our exploration (and untangling) of Genesis 3, we turn to one of the central symbols of the whole story: the tree of the knowledge of good...
What's up with that talking snake?? (Reading & Respecting Scripture, Genesis 3-1)
In this next episode, I finally dive into one of the most widely-known (and probably widely-misunderstood, honestly) scripture passages of all time: t...
Reading and Respecting Scripture: Genesis 2 (part 2)
There's so much in the chapter - we are introduced to the two famous trees, the rivers, the naming of the animals and, at last, the creation of "woman...
Reading and Respecting Scripture: Genesis 2 (part 1)
Genesis 2 launches the famous (or maybe infamous?) story of Adam and Eve. But, like most things, what seems "simple" on the surface quickly turns out...
Reading and Respecting Scripture: Genesis 1 (part 2)
There's much to respect, even as modern readers, in this poem. Join me for a brief exploration of themes like chaos, human dignity, and the vision of...
Reading and Respecting Scripture: Genesis 1 (part 1)
This series will be a deep dive into ancient text, but always seeking to answer the question: Can we respect the Bible today? Is that even possible??
God, part 3: Greek or Hebrew?
Have you ever stopped to think about how your conception of God is shaped by historical theologies? Most people, including Christians, haven't. In rea...
God, part 2: Trinity
Does the notion of the Trinity give you a headache? Does the idea of a 3-in-1 divine being make your brain spin? If so, you just might be a normal per...
God, part 1: Incarnation
TMT is back, with a new mini-series! Strap on your thinking cap and dive into the paradox of full humanity and full divinity in the person of Jesus, a...
God and the Future
After a nearly-summer-long hiatus, Ten Minute Theology is back! Join me for an all-too-brief overview of two major theological options regarding God's...
"Inerrant" or "In Error?" What's the difference?
Join me for a brief discussion surrounding a heated controversy - is the Bible "inerrant?" Or, put more simply, "can the Bible be trusted?" What do we...
A Note on Wrath
The "wrath of God" is a frequently-used phrase, especially in Evangelical popular theology. But what is God's wrath, exactly? What is it directed towa...
Church History Highlight: John of Damascus
Join me for a discussion of the overlooked "iconoclast controversy" in the 8th century of the church. An unassuming monk, writing from a humble monast...
An Easter Reflection
Easter is the most important event in the Christian calendar, but what are the unique nuances of the Easter stories as told in the original gospel doc...
Special Episode: Old Testament "Crash Course"
This "crash course" is a special episode of "Ten Minute Theology." The audio is taken from a lecture I gave at a young adult gathering last week in Po...
Eschatology, or "What about the Rapture?"
What do Nic Cage, some Puritan preachers, and the book of Revelation all have in common? Aside from a lot of confusion, they all are connected by a fi...
Creation, Science & the Authority of Genesis
What's the deal with the massive debate around creation and the age of the earth? Does the Bible say anything about evolution? What's the best way to...
Ten Minute Theology #1 - Atonement
Atonement is a much-debated theological concept today, with much of the evangelical world holding to one specific understanding. Join me in unpacking...