• What is Biblical Theology?
    Jul 18 2024

    With this episode Theology & Reality begins its latest series of tutorial lecture podcasts on Biblical Theology!

    Tune in to get an introduction to the topic of Biblical Theology, as well as to the plan of this series as a whole, which will cover topics as diverse as the role that philosophy plays in reading the Bible, how ancient Israel viewed death and the afterlife, what the Gospel of John can teach us about the person of Jesus Christ, and so much more.

    This is guaranteed to be one of our most popular series yet, and if you like what you hear, please consider subscribing to the podcast feed or the website, and please share this with friends and family! You never know who might be interested.

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    25 mins
  • The Problem of Evil, Part 1
    Jul 14 2024

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    “Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is right? But even if you do suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence.”

    —1 Peter 3:13-15

    What is the field of apologetics? What does it mean to have a rational, logical, and organized defense of the Catholic faith and the Christian worldview? How can you be better equipped to think through the faith, and to provide meaningful answers to anyone who might approach you inquiring about this “hope that is in you”?

    Join us in for this new course in apologetics that ranges from the meaning and scope of apologetics, the existence of God, the subject of divine revelation, the historical reliability of Scripture, the identity of Jesus of Nazareth, miracles, and the problem of evil.

    We’ll go over all these topics and more during this new theological series of our podcast. To sign up for access to this episode, and all the rest of these episodes going forward, sign up for a paid subscription and follow along week-by-week.

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    22 mins
  • Catholic Apologetics, Episode 6
    May 13 2024

    “Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is right? But even if you do suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence.”

    —1 Peter 3:13-15

    What is the field of apologetics? What does it mean to have a rational, logical, and organized defense of the Catholic faith and the Christian worldview? How can you be better equipped to think through the faith, and to provide meaningful answers to anyone who might approach you inquiring about this “hope that is in you”?

    Join us in for this new course in apologetics that ranges from the meaning and scope of apologetics, the existence of God, the subject of divine revelation, the historical reliability of Scripture, the identity of Jesus of Nazareth, miracles, and the problem of evil.

    We’ll go over all these topics and more during this new theological series of our podcast. To sign up for access to this episode, and all the rest of these episodes going forward, sign up for a paid subscription and follow along week-by-week.

    Theology & Reality is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.



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    33 mins
  • Catholic Apologetics, Episode 1
    Apr 3 2024

    “Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is right? But even if you do suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence.”

    —1 Peter 3:13-15

    What is the field of apologetics? What does it mean to have a rational, logical, and organized defense of the Catholic faith and the Christian worldview? How can you be better equipped to think through the faith, and to provide meaningful answers to anyone who might approach you inquiring about this “hope that is in you”?

    Join us in for this new course in apologetics that ranges from the meaning and scope of apologetics, the existence of God, the subject of divine revelation, the historical reliability of Scripture, the identity of Jesus of Nazareth, miracles, and the problem of evil.

    We’ll go over all these topics and more during this new theological series of our podcast. To sign up for access to the rest of these episodes going forward sign up for a paid subscription and follow along week-by-week.



    This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theologyandreality.substack.com/subscribe
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    24 mins
  • The Ethics of Elfland: G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy, Episode 4
    Mar 12 2024

    “These tales say that apples were golden only to refresh the forgotten moment when we found that they were green. They make rivers run with wine only to make us remember, for one wild moment, that they run with water.”

    This Lent, get ready to take a journey through one of G.K. Chesterton’s most beloved works, Orthodoxy, a short book that takes us, his readers, through a series of thought experiments and hypotheses that demonstrate the truth and wonder of the Catholic faith.

    In this new podcast series, Dr. Joshua Madden will be going through the book chapter by chapter, highlighting Chesterton’s most interesting ideas and his most persuasive arguments.

    In each episode you’ll be invited to learn more about one of the 20th century’s most unique thinkers, and explore how Chesterton’s words can inspire you this Lenten season.



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    18 mins
  • The Suicide of Thought: G. K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy, Episode 3
    Mar 5 2024

    “Prudence is the virtue that disposes practical reason to discern our true good in every circumstance and to choose the right means of achieving it.”

    This Lent, get ready to take a journey through one of G.K. Chesterton’s most beloved works, Orthodoxy, a short book that takes us, his readers, through a series of thought experiments and hypotheses that demonstrate the truth and wonder of the Catholic faith.

    In this new podcast series, Dr. Joshua Madden will be going through the book chapter by chapter, highlighting Chesterton’s most interesting ideas and his most persuasive arguments.

    In each episode you’ll be invited to learn more about one of the 20th century’s most unique thinkers, and explore how Chesterton’s words can inspire you this Lenten season.



    This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theologyandreality.substack.com/subscribe
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    27 mins
  • The Maniac: G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy, Episode 2
    Feb 27 2024

    This Lent, get ready to take a journey through one of G.K. Chesterton’s most beloved works, Orthodoxy, a short book that takes us, his readers, through a series of thought experiments and hypotheses that demonstrate the truth and wonder of the Catholic faith.

    In this new podcast series, Dr. Joshua Madden will be going through the book chapter by chapter, highlighting Chesterton’s most interesting ideas and his most persuasive arguments.

    In each episode you’ll be invited to learn more about one of the 20th century’s most unique thinkers, and explore how Chesterton’s words can inspire you this Lenten season.

    Theology & Reality is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.



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    16 mins
  • Two Spiritual Needs: G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy, Episode 1
    Feb 19 2024

    Why are you a Christian? What possible reasons could you have to hold fast to faith in a world that finds the ideas of God and religion strange and irrational?

    This Lent, get ready to take a journey through one of G.K. Chesterton’s most beloved works, Orthodoxy, a short book that takes us, his readers, through a series of thought experiments and hypotheses that demonstrate the truth and wonder of the Catholic faith.

    Theology & Reality is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

    In this new podcast series, Dr. Joshua Madden will be going through the book chapter by chapter, highlighting Chesterton’s most interesting ideas and his most persuasive arguments.

    In each episode you’ll be invited to learn more about one of the 20th century’s most unique thinkers, and explore how Chesterton’s words can inspire you this Lenten season.



    This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theologyandreality.substack.com/subscribe
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    25 mins