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Oct. 20, 2025

Chains and the Gospel (Part 2): The Joy of Philippians

Episode 2.49 Joy in chains. Unity through humility. Strength through surrender. In this second part of Chains and the Gospel, Zach and Michael dive deep into the book of Philippians—Paul’s most personal and joy-filled letter,...

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Oct. 15, 2025

The Ontological Argument: Can God’s Existence Be Proven by Thought Al…

Episode 2.48 Is the very idea of God enough to prove that God exists? In this episode, Zach and Michael unpack one of the most famous—and most misunderstood—arguments in philosophy: the Ontological Argument. From Anselm’s “th...

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Oct. 13, 2025

Chains and the Gospel: Paul’s Prison Epistles (Part 1)

Episode 2.47 What would you write if you were chained to a Roman guard for your faith? Complaints? Regrets? Paul wrote joy. In this episode, Zach and Michael explore the first half of Paul’s Prison Epistles—Ephesians and Colo...

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Oct. 8, 2025

Listener Questions: Church, Prayer, and Idolatry

Episode 2.46 In this special Q&A episode, Zach and Michael tackle three practical and often misunderstood questions from Take 2 listeners: Is going to church a must-do? Does the Bible command it, or is it just tradition? What...

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Oct. 6, 2025

Philemon: Love, Forgiveness, and the Cost of Reconciliation

Episode 2.45 A runaway slave. A personal letter. A gospel plea. This episode dives deep into Paul's shortest—and most personal—epistle, written not to a church, but to a single man: Philemon. Through a story of slavery, repen...

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Oct. 1, 2025

The Two Witnesses: Prophets of Fire, Wrath, and Mercy

Episode 2.44 Only 11 verses in Revelation mention them—but the Two Witnesses have sparked centuries of debate. In this episode, we dive into Revelation 11 and explore who these mysterious prophets are, why they breathe fire, ...

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Sept. 29, 2025

Paul’s Last Words: Doctrine, Leadership, and Endurance

Episode 2.43 Building a Faithful Church What if Paul wrote you a personal letter for how to live, lead, and finish well? In this episode, Zach and Michael unpack the Pastoral Epistles — 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus — as Paul’s fin...

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Sept. 24, 2025

Are Miracles Rational?

Episode 2.42 Philosophical Case for the Supernatural Can miracles be intellectually defended—or are they just wishful thinking in a scientific age? In this follow-up to the theological case for miracles, Zach and Michael expl...

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Sept. 22, 2025

The Life of Paul: From Persecutor to Apostle

Episode 2.41 Who was the man behind half the New Testament? In this episode of Take 2 Theology, Zach and Michael trace the incredible story of Saul of Tarsus—devout Pharisee, relentless persecutor of Christians—who became Pau...

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Sept. 17, 2025

Righteous Responses to Evil

Episode 2.40 Lament, Justice, and Courage in a Free Society When tragedy strikes, how should Christians respond? In the wake of the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, this episode of Take 2 Theology explores ho...

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Sept. 15, 2025

What’s in a Name?

Episode 2.39 From Adam naming the animals to Christ bearing the name above every name, Scripture treats names with reverence, authority, and purpose. In this episode of Take 2 Theology, Zach and Michael trace the biblical the...

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Sept. 10, 2025

Miracles: Awe, Authority, and the God Who Acts

Episode 2.38 (re-upload with correct audio file!) What counts as a real miracle—and why does it matter? In this episode of Take 2 Theology, Zach and Michael define what a biblical miracle is (and isn’t), explore how miracles ...

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Sept. 10, 2025

Miracles: Awe, Authority, and the God Who Acts

Episode 2.38 What counts as a real miracle—and why does it matter? In this episode of Take 2 Theology, Zach and Michael define what a biblical miracle is (and isn’t), explore how miracles appear across Scripture, and reflect ...

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Sept. 8, 2025

From Noah to Nations: Tracing the Table of Nations

Episode 2.37 If all humanity came from Noah’s family, where did the nations come from—and how does that story impact the Gospel? In this episode of Take 2 Theology, Zach and Michael trace the sons of Noah through Genesis 10 a...

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Sept. 3, 2025

Can We Trust the New Testament?

Episode 2.36 Texts, Myths, and Manuscripts Is the New Testament historically trustworthy—or just a rewritten patchwork of pagan myths? In this episode of Take 2 Theology, Zach and Michael respond to online critics who claim t...

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Sept. 1, 2025

Abraham and Isaac in Light of Christ

Episode 2.35 The Mountain, The Son, and The Substitute Abraham’s near-sacrifice of Isaac in Genesis 22 is one of the most gripping and unsettling scenes in the Bible—but it’s also one of the most theologically rich. In this e...

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Aug. 27, 2025

Samson and the Giants: Parallels with Christ in a Violent Age

Episode 2.34 In this episode, Michael and Clay explore the story of Samson—not just as a tragic figure, but as a surprising shadow of Christ. Drawing from Blurry Creatures Ep. 320 with guest Abe Helper, we dig into the prophe...

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Aug. 25, 2025

Abraham | From Abraham to Christ: The Covenant That Shaped Redemption

Episode 2.33 Father of Faith: The Life and Legacy of Abraham – Episode 4 The Abrahamic Covenant isn’t just ancient history—it’s the backbone of redemptive history. In this episode, Zach and Michael trace the stunning promises...

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Aug. 20, 2025

Did We Strawman the Atheist?

Episode 2.32 In this episode, Zach and Michael respond to a sharp critique of one of their recent videos on the moral argument for God’s existence. The comment accused them of misrepresenting atheist views—doing a “disservice...

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Aug. 18, 2025

Abraham | The War of the Kings: Giants, Tar Pits, and Abraham’s Shado…

Episode 2.31 Father of Faith: The Life and Legacy of Abraham – Episode 3 Abraham steps into a war zone. Genesis 14 brings ancient geopolitics, shadow wars, and unlikely heroism into sharp focus. In this episode, Zach and Mich...

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Aug. 13, 2025

From Chaos to Connection | A Teacher's Story Part 2

Episode 2.30 More Than Meets the Eye: Rivalry, Friendship, and the Heart of Teaching In Part 2 of our conversation with Northwood Academy teacher Matthew Gilbert, the story takes a turn—from chaos to connection. Matthew opens...

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Aug. 11, 2025

Abraham | First Rise and Fall: From Promise to Panic

Episode 2.29 Father of Faith: The Life and Legacy of Abraham – Episode 2 Abraham finally arrives in the land of promise—but it doesn’t take long for things to unravel. In this episode, Zach and Michael unpack Genesis 12:1–20,...

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Aug. 6, 2025

From Chaos to Calling | A Teacher's Story Part 1

Episode 2.28 Zach and Michael sit down with Matthew Gilbert, a teacher at Northwood Academy—and a former student who once caused more than his fair share of trouble. Now on the other side of the desk, Matthew shares his journ...

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Aug. 4, 2025

Abraham | Who Was He Really?

Episode 2.27 Father of Faith: The Life and Legacy of Abraham – Episode 1 Before he was the father of nations, Abraham was just a man from an idol-worshiping city in Mesopotamia. In this episode, we trace his early life—from U...

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