Τα καλύτερα Back Row Theologians podcast (2025)

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Spiritual Disciplines - Community 1:16:05

πριν 5 χρόνια1:16:05

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The gloves come off in the Season 3 Finale, as Andrew and Ian debate the definition of biblical community, as well as spiritual disciplines at large. Grab a piping hot cup of cocoa and tune in - this podcast will never be the same!

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Spiritual Disciplines - Stewardship 1:19:54

πριν 5 χρόνια1:19:54

1:19:54

How broadly can stewardship be defined? If nothing belongs to us, is it acceptable to steal? Tune in to hear Andrew and Ian work through all this and more!

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Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer 1:10:31

πριν 5 χρόνια1:10:31

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Andrew and Ian jump into the deep end of prayer as a discipline! Besides discussing the action of prayer itself, you'll hear them work through prayer's relation to repentance, to God's creation, and to its declarative nature. Tune in to find out why Andrew got slapped and what Ian still does not understand about prayer.…

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Thoughts From The Back Row - 50th Episode Retrospective 13:00

πριν 5 χρόνια13:00

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What is a Back Row Theologian? Andrew and Ian think back on the past 50 episodes, discussing the history of this podcast and their relationship over the years, before looking forward to what the next 50 episodes might have in store!

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Spiritual Disciplines - Scripture 1:31:11

πριν 5 χρόνια1:31:11

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Andrew and Ian explore the spiritual discipline of studying Scripture. Tune in to find out difference between ideas vs. ideologies, and which Back Row Theologian is more outraged!

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Spiritual Disciplines - Introduction to Spiritual Disciplines 1:13:13

πριν 5 χρόνια1:13:13

1:13:13

Andrew and Ian kick off a new series, defining a Theology of Disciplines and debating the purpose of spiritual disciplines in a grace-based faith. There's also a brand new show structure, with a new section that you can help name! Leave a review and let what to christen the new segment that debuts in this episode. If you're lucky, your title might …

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Thoughts on Revelation 35:41

πριν 5 χρόνια35:41

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How does God reveal himself to mankind? Are there other sources of God's truth outside of his Word? Is the last book of the Bible supposed to be plural? Smash that play button to hear Ian single-handedly address all this and more - and stay tuned to find out what topic we'll tackle in our next Series!…

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Thoughts on Church Order 1:33:06

πριν 6 χρόνια1:33:06

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Andrew and Ian discuss how different churches have historically structured and organized themselves. Press play to find out whether some branches of the faith act more like people on a beach or an amateur sports team, and keep listening to find out who'd like to poo poo on the episocpas!

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Thoughts on Church Opportunities 1:14:58

πριν 6 χρόνια1:14:58

1:14:58

If you don't listen to this podcast, are you morally culpable for that decision? Is it better to be fed to animals or fed to Twitter? What kind of writing assignment could melt Ian's brain? Tune in to find answers to these burning questions, as Ian and Andrew discuss opportunities currently facing the modern Church!…

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Thoughts on Church Challenges 1:19:15

πριν 6 χρόνια1:19:15

1:19:15

This podcast is officially 2 years old! Ian and Andrew spend their tenured time discussing the challenges that are uniquely facing the modern Church in the West. Tune in to see if they have enough time to cover it all!

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Church Practice - Preaching 1:18:00

πριν 6 χρόνια1:18:00

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Why does Andrew like pyramids? Why doesn't Ian like sermon applications? Is preaching a sermon more like a sacrament or a TED Talk? Do we even need the church and all of its weird rituals? Find out what sayeth the Back Row on of final episode of the Church Practice series!

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Church Practice - Marriage 1:34:26

πριν 6 χρόνια1:34:26

1:34:26

Discover why BRT is the "Type 8 of Theology Podcasts." Then Andrew and Ian discuss Marriage from the angle of a church practice.

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Thoughts on the Visible Church 1:23:30

πριν 6 χρόνια1:23:30

1:23:30

If the church is primarily an invisible unity of all believers, what role does the visible church have to play? In this episode, Andrew and Ian discuss some of their thoughts on the visible church, including the importanΑπό τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Church Practice - Church Discipline 1:33:10

πριν 6 χρόνια1:33:10

1:33:10

No one likes being told what to do, so what right does your church have to tell you how to live your life? In this episode, Andrew and Ian discuss what authority the church and its members have over each other, and how tΑπό τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Church Practice - Leadership 1:37:08

πριν 6 χρόνια1:37:08

1:37:08

Elders, Deacons, and Bishops, oh my! Andrew and Ian discuss church leadership in their contexts, and what the Bible says about different leadership positions in the church.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Church Practice - Baptism 1:32:02

πριν 6 χρόνια1:32:02

1:32:02

Andrew and Ian immerse themselves in the topic of baptism, with a few other fun topics sprinkled in.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Church Practice - Death & Dying 1:26:36

πριν 6 χρόνια1:26:36

1:26:36

Andrew, having recently returned from his Grandfather's funeral, enlists Ian's help tackling the practice around funerals and sickness, and how we proclaim the gospel in the face of death.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Church Practice - Eucharist 1:29:13

πριν 6 χρόνια1:29:13

1:29:13

The Lord's Supper, Communion, The Eucharist. Just the difference in names shows how many different ideas about the practice there are. Andrew and Ian discuss the practice in their (very different) settings.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Church Practice - Sacraments 1:30:23

πριν 6 χρόνια1:30:23

1:30:23

Andrew and Ian attempt to answer the big questions of "What is the church" and "What is a sacrament." Are some church practices more important than others?Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Church Practice - Symbols 47:28

πριν 6 χρόνια47:28

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Ian is flying solo for the opening episode of Season 3 with Andrew out sick. He discusses the difference between a sign and a symbol and tries to illustrate how to distinguish between them in church practices.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Thoughts on Rhythms in Life (2.20) 1:27:30

πριν 6 χρόνια1:27:30

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Merry Christmas back rowers! Speaking of Christmas, what value is there in celebrating holiday seasons anyways? We discuss this and rythms in life (plus a whole new take on the Circle of Life) in this episode.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Anthropology - Cultures (2.19) 1:22:10

πριν 6 χρόνια1:22:10

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If people are made in the image of God, what does that mean for groups of people? Are cultures set against God as institutions of sin, or a place where there is a spark of people's search for God. This and more as BRT wrΑπό τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Reformation Day Special (2.18) 1:16:10

πριν 6 χρόνια1:16:10

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Happy Reformation Day! In this episode, we talk about Luther, Melanchton, and Eugene Petterson. What do the Reformers have to teach us today?Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Anthropology - Death (2.17) 1:36:45

πριν 6 χρόνια1:36:45

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Please fill out our 30 second survey: https://goo.gl/XZQEjS Also, we talk about the concept of death, and how it develops through the Bible. And ghosts!Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Anthropology - Sexuality (2.16) 1:36:50

πριν 6 χρόνια1:36:50

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It's BRT's 30th episode! In this episode, Andrew and Ian discuss if our bodies even matter, and why God created as male and female, and not all the same. How does our sexuality factor into our understanding of how we refΑπό τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Anthropology - Federal Headship (2.15) 1:30:00

πριν 6 χρόνια1:30:00

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The Dutch gave us more than wooden shoes and Tulips (and Stroopwafel). They also made a number of important theological contributions. In this episode, we discuss Federal Headship, and how it contributes to the discussioΑπό τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Anthropology - Historical Adam (2.14) 1:06:50

πριν 7 χρόνια1:06:50

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Right in the first chapter we are introduced to the first man, Adam. What are the challenges surrounding this person, and what difference does it make?Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Anthropology - Imago Dei (2.13) 1:28:35

πριν 7 χρόνια1:28:35

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How do humans reflect the Trinity in a way that the rest of creation does not?Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Anthropology - Body, Soul, Spirit (2.12) 1:35:21

πριν 7 χρόνια1:35:21

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Andrew and Ian try to figure out how many parts make up a human, and tackle the meaning of Body, Soul, and Spirit. Plus, a discussion about the "man on the island" who has never been told about Jesus.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Anthropology - Introduction (2.11) 1:22:35

πριν 7 χρόνια1:22:35

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In our 25th episode, we introduce some foundations for the study of Anthropology. What are humans, and what makes us unique? Also discussions on the ethics of blogging.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Thoughts on the Old Testament (2.10) 1:33:03

πριν 7 χρόνια1:33:03

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Never ones to show away from controversy, Andrew and Ian take on two in this episode. Being theologians though, they have to cast the issue in a theological light. First, they discuss covenants in the Bible, and if suchΑπό τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Mosaic Law - Sacrifice (2.9) 1:28:56

πριν 7 χρόνια1:28:56

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Does God really enjoy when his people wave bunches of cereal grains? Or was all of that a big joke? In this episode, we close out the series on the Mosaic Law by talking about the sacrificial system, plus tackle the roleΑπό τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Mosaic Law - Sabbath (2.8) 1:34:55

πριν 7 χρόνια1:34:55

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Are Christians supposed to keep the Sabbath? If not, what was the purpose? Is there more to the Sabbath than making sure to take a nap on Sunday? All this and more in this 22nd episode of the Back Row Theologians.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Mosaic Law - Law Before Law (2.7) 1:27:45

πριν 7 χρόνια1:27:45

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Andrew discusses what the church can learn from video games and Ian ponders hope and musicals. Then, Andrew and Ian discuss how the narrative of Genesis prepares us for the giving of the Law Tune in through the end forΑπό τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Mosaic Law - Grace in in the Law (2.6) 1:24:55

πριν 7 χρόνια1:24:55

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Happy Holy Week Everyone. Easter is all about Grace, whereas the Law is all about, well, not grace, right? Maybe? That's what Andrew and Ian set out to discuss in this episode of BRT.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Mosaic Law - Case Laws (2.5) 1:18:04

πριν 7 χρόνια1:18:04

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What do Bruce Springsteen and the Torah have in common? Probably nothing, but we do talk about both on this episode of BRT. Also, try your hands at beating Andrew and Ian a "two true laws and a lie."Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Mosaic Law - Decalogue (2.4) 1:27:07

πριν 7 χρόνια1:27:07

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Is "The Decalogue" a good name for a professional wrestler? That is just one of the many questions about the Ten Commandments we'll help you answer.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Mosaic Law - Purpose of the Law (2.3) 1:19:26

πριν 7 χρόνια1:19:26

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Why did God give the Mosaic Law? To prove you couldn't earn your salvation? To give timeless principles to live by? Have a seat on the back row while we discuss this age old question.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Mosaic Law - Introduction (2.2) 1:13:20

πριν 7 χρόνια1:13:20

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What should you do if you come across an ememy's ox wandering on the side of the road. This question, and many others, are discussed in our introduction to the Mosaic Law.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Thoughts on Chalcedon (2.1) 1:18:51

πριν 7 χρόνια1:18:51

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Why not tackle one of the more complex puzzles of church history? In this episode, Andrew and Ian give some thoughts trying to unravel the Council of Chalcedon, talking about what went on and why it is important.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Soteriology - Regeneration (1.14) 1:07:26

πριν 7 χρόνια1:07:26

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Happy New Year Back Rowers! What does it mean to be born again? We tackle that question in this episode. But first, some crazy ideas from Andrew.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Soteriology - Salvation and the Defeat of Evil (1.13) 1:25:21

πριν 7 χρόνια1:25:21

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Is there more to Christmas then just Jesus being born so that he could eventually die for our sins? We answer this question as we talk about the work of Christ through the lens of defeating evil. The episode also includeΑπό τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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ETS Special (1.12) 1:15:01

πριν 7 χρόνια1:15:01

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Hosts Andrew and Ian discuss their recent trip to the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, and the ideas they encountered there.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Soteriology - Election and Predestination (1.11) 1:00:00

πριν 7 χρόνια1:00:00

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In this episode, Andrew & Ian discuss the soteriology of Roman Catholicism and Easter Orthodoxy, Including what Evangelicals can learn from each, before exploring the difference between Election and Predestination.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Soteriology - Repentance (1.10) 1:19:49

πριν 7 χρόνια1:19:49

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Happy All Saints day everyone! In this episode, we discuss Andrew's recent bout with deadly diseases and the five solas of the Reformation. We end with a discussion of Repentance, and what role it plays in salvation.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Soteriology - What is the Gospel? (1.9) 1:15:50

πριν 7 χρόνια1:15:50

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Hosts Andrew and Ian are joined by a host of guests to discuss the topic, "What is the Gospel."Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)

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Thoughts on Unity & Diversity (1.8) 1:07:00

πριν 7 χρόνια1:07:00

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Hermeneutics Summary (1.7) 53:31

πριν 7 χρόνια53:31

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In this episode, Andrew and Ian talk about the "name" of Jesus and the role of ordinances in the church. They end with a summation of the series on Hermeneutics.Από τον backrowtheologians@gmail.com (Back Row Theologians)