Reasonable Theology Podcast

John's Gospel places Jesus cleansing the Temple at the very beginning of His ministry. Matthew, Mark, and Luke place it at the very end. At first glance, this looks like an irreconcilable contradiction — but is it? In this episode, I walk through the three most common solutions scholars have proposed: that one of the Gospel writers simply got it wrong, that John rearranged the event for theological reasons, or that Jesus actually cleansed the Temple on two separate occasions. I'll exa...

Scripture never pretends that the living for Christ in a fallen world is easy. Rather than comparing the life of faith to a leisurely stroll or a summer picnic, the Bible compares it to toiling, to warfare, to running a race. In Hebrews 12:1-2, the author calls believers to run with endurance the race that is set before them, and gives us two essential keys to doing so: laying aside every weight and sin that slows us down, and fixing our eyes on Jesus Christ. In this sermon on Hebrews 12:1-2...

We all have a stack of books that we'd like to read but haven't gotten through yet. So how can we read more books, faster? Thankfully, the answer isn't found in speed reading or in simply reading shorter books. Instead, these four simple tips will help you read more books in less time. HELPFUL RESOURCES MENTIONED: 🗎 Book List Spreadsheet Template (Plus recommended books) [You'll need to make a copy of the spreadsheet in order to edit it] 📖 The 5-Foot Bookshelf: 57 Books Every Christian Sho...

In this episode of the Reasonable Theology Podcast, I sit down with Brock Starnes, executive producer of The Wingfeather Saga, for a behind-the-scenes look at how Season 3 came together. We talk about the artistry, storytelling, and world-building that make Wingfeather so compelling, as well as the thoughtful way the team approaches faith, imagination, and truth in a fantasy setting. Brock shares insights into the creative process, the collaboration behind the series, and what families can l...

Many believers want to boldly defend their Christian beliefs, but lack the confidence to do so. What if you could eliminate your anxiety, take control of intimidating conversations, and help others think more clearly about their views and the truth of Scripture? My guest Greg Koukl has the key: Asking good questions. In this replay episode, Greg shares how questions can help answer Christianity’s toughest challenges. Koukl has hosted his call-in radio show Stand to Reason for over...