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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...