Take 2 Theology

Season 3, Episode 3 In this episode, Michael and Zach begin a three-part “Cosmic Vocabulary” mini-series by building a clearer biblical glossary for the unseen realm. They start with the word “angel,” explaining that the Hebrew mal’ak and Greek angelos describe a messenger role rather than a distinct species of spiritual being. From there, they explore cherubim and seraphim, showing how Scripture presents them as distinct throne-room beings associated with guarding God’s presence, worship, and

Season 3, Episode 2 In this episode, Michael and Zach continue their series through Galatians by examining Paul’s forceful argument in Galatians 3:1–14. Paul begins by asking the Galatians a series of pointed questions: if they received the Spirit through faith, why would they now turn to works of the Law to complete what God began? From there, the discussion moves to Abraham, who was counted righteous by faith centuries before the Mosaic Law, showing that justification by faith is not a New Te

Season 3, Episode 1 In this episode, Michael and Zach launch The Unseen Realm 2.0 by laying the groundwork for a deeper study of angels, demons, the Divine Council, Nephilim, and the broader spiritual world described in Scripture. They explain why these topics matter now, especially in a culture saturated with “biblically accurate angels,” ancient aliens, Nephilim speculation, deliverance claims, and online conspiracy content that often mixes biblical language with sensationalism. The discussio

Season 2, Episode 138 In this episode, Michael and Zach continue their series through Galatians by examining one of the most striking confrontations in the New Testament: Paul’s public rebuke of Peter in Antioch. Working through Galatians 2:11–21, they explore why Peter’s withdrawal from Gentile believers was more than a social mistake—it communicated a theology his own beliefs denied. The discussion traces Paul’s argument from table fellowship to justification, showing why requiring Jewish dis

Season 2, Episode 137 In this episode, Michael and Zach conclude their series on conversational apologetics by bringing together the major ideas from Gregory Koukl’s Tactics. The discussion explores Koukl’s final concepts of “Inside Out,” several practical mini tactics, and the importance of preparation through “More Sweat, Less Blood.” Along the way, they examine how the image of God helps explain why people often live inconsistently with their stated worldview, how simple conversational tools

Season 2, Episode 136 In this episode, Michael and Zach continue their series through Galatians by examining Paul’s defense of both his apostleship and the gospel he preached. After confronting the Galatians for turning toward a distorted gospel, Paul now answers the obvious question: Why should they trust him instead of the teachers influencing them? Working through Galatians 1:11–2:10, the discussion traces Paul’s former life in Judaism, his dramatic conversion, his claim that the gospel came