Theology and Apologetics Podcast

In this episode of the Global News Update, Dr. Thomas Fretwell takes you through the most pressing stories shaping our world today from a Christian perspective. From the streets of Iran to the political landscapes in the UK and the US, and from developments in faith and culture, this episode is pack...

Heroes of the Faith tells the inspiring story of William Wilberforce, a Christian statesman whose faith shaped a lifetime of courageous public service. Driven by his deep commitment to Christ, he devoted his political career to ending the slave trade and reforming society. This episode explores his ...

Heroes of the Faith explores the remarkable story of John Newton, a man transformed by grace and obedience to Christ. Once involved in the slave trade, he later became a passionate voice against slavery and a devoted pastor whose faith shaped his life and witness. This episode reflects on his legacy...

In Part 2 of Standing Firm in Babylon, Dr Thomas Fretwell continues this timely New Year message by taking us deep into Daniel chapter 1, exploring how God’s people can stand firm in a hostile culture shaped by ideology, indoctrination, and spiritual opposition. Building on Part 1, this sermon trace...

This study looks to the story of Daniel in Babylon as a powerful reminder of what it means to stand firm in the faith while living within a culture that does not honor God. Surrounded by power, wealth, and idols, Daniel chose faithfulness to the Torah over comfort, influence, or fear. In this podcas...

This podcast explores the miracle of Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas. It reflects on the Incarnation, God taking on human flesh, and what this moment means for faith, history, and hope. The episode looks at the humble setting of Bethlehem, the shepherds watching over the temple ...

In this month’s episode, Dr Thomas Fretwell provides cultural commentary from a biblical perspective. Looking at current events and culture through the lens of scripture. 🇺🇸 USA Headlines Tucker Carlson & Nick Fuentes attack Christian Zionism as “heresy.” Is the modern state of Israel a fulfilment...

Discover the inspiring journey of missionary Mary Slessor in a podcast that explores her life of courage, faith, and service in West Africa. Learn about her groundbreaking work, her devotion to communities in need, and her lasting impact on global missions. Perfect for listeners seeking Christian in...

In this episode of Heroes of the Faith, Dr Thomas Fretwell takes us through the remarkable life and ministry of William Tyndale. The pioneering Bible translator whose courage and devotion shaped the English Reformation. This teaching biography explores his mission to make Scripture accessible to all...

In this episode of Heroes of the Faith, Dr. Thomas Fretwell takes us through the remarkable life and ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, known as the Prince of Preachers. Discover how Spurgeon’s powerful sermons, deep love for Scripture, and tireless service impacted millions and left a lasting leg...

A biography of the life of George Muller. A man of amazing faith and the story of the orphanages he started in Bristol. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Channel: Theology & Apologetics www.youtube.com/channel/UChoi...

Welcome to the August 2025 Global News Update! In this episode: 🇬🇧 Closure of Spurgeon’s College – after 169 years of training men and women for Christian ministry, Britain loses a piece of its heritage. We look back at the legacy of C.H. Spurgeon, the “Prince of Preachers.” 📜 Biblical Archaeolog...

In this episode: Who is Jesus, CS Lewis Trilemma, true discipleship, UK church, a learner, paradox of living in this world, waiting for the Lord, Galilee, continue His Word, Total commitment, Love for doctrine, fruit of obedience, Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts a...

In this episode: healing, leprosy, understanding Jesus Christ, social outcast, skin disease, punishment by God, spiritual sickness, evil speech, leper colony, unclean, hopeless, bowing before Jesus, touched him. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/...

In this episode: Capernaum synagogue, demon possession, unclean spirits, ghosts, rationalism, anti-supernaturalism, paranormal activity, aliens, occult, astrology, new age, Holy One of God, Jesus power over spiritual realm. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www....

In this episode: Jesus heals and casts out demons. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Channel: Theology & Apologetics www.youtube.com/channel/UChoiZ46uyDZZY7W1K9UGAnw TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dr.fretwell?_t=ZN-8w8NXIF...

In this episode: We study the response to the sermon Jesus gave at his home Synagogue in Nazareth. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Channel: Theology & Apologetics www.youtube.com/channel/UChoiZ46uyDZZY7W1K9UGAnw T...

In this episode: Jesus sermon, Nazareth, rejection, teaching, Nazareth village, Magdala, 1st century synagogue, Isaiah, prophecy fulfilled, preaching the gospel, judgement, salvation. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTu...

In this episode: John's gospel, passover, samaritan woman, royal official, healing, nobleman, fathers love, caught in sin, divine help, sanctification, seeking the Lord when it is hard. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics You...

In this episode: The will of God, spiritual food, obedience, satisfaction, bread of life, William Tyndale, harvest, the samaritans, witnessing, saviour of the world, testimony, Jesus is Lord. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologeti...

Islam in the UK: A Christian Response | Biblical Worldview News Analysis For the video version visit: https://youtu.be/ALAVF5ZRLkc In this powerful episode of the Global News Update, we dive into the growing influence of Islam in the UK and explore recent high-profile events through a biblical Chris...

In this episode: Jesus meets the Samaritan Woman at the Well and gives her the secret to eternal life. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Channel: Theology & Apologetics www.youtube.com/channel/UChoiZ46uyDZZY7W1K9UGA...

In this episode: John 3:16, greatest verse, love of God, Lottie Moon, missionary, Christmas offering, Jesus saviour of the world, Wycliffe translator, Belango people, plane crash, judgement, true faith, eternal life. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon...

In this episode: John 3:16, worlds most popular verse, Born again, A.W. Tozer, Heliopolis, Sun Temple, Egypt, Obelisk, Pillars, Cleopatras Needle, In Out burger, Tim Tebow, Surgeons Sermons, eternal life, the beloved son, Wesley Hymn. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcas...

In this episode: The Temple, Crime Family, Nicodemus, Jesus, light darkness, Rabbi, Pharisees, Sanhedrin, Knesset, the meaning of born again, evangelicals, Billy Graham, Entrance to the Kingdom of God, born again in the jewish context, born of water, born of the Spirit, share in the world to come, s...

In this episode: The passover, Cleansing the Temple, money changers, beauty of the Temple, Temple mount sifting project, Courtyard reproduction, Bazar of the sons of Annas, crime family, mafia, Sadducees, criminal racket, righteous anger, turned over tables, leaven symbolism, removing the leaven, de...

In this episode: O Holy Night, Christmas routines, carol service, nativity, transformative theology, Yeshua, Immanuel, Holy Holy Holy, incarnation, moving the Ark, Uzzah died, familiarity breeds contempt, sacred, profane, 3rd Commandment, what does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain. Become a s...

In this episode: Jewish wedding, Cana, miracles, mother of Jesus, Thomas Cranmer, book of common prayer, wine, alcohol, symbolism, water pots, purification, new covenant, signs. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Cha...

In this episode: The lamb of God, come and see, the master Rabbi, what do you seek?, the first disciples, following the call, Peter, Cephas, Simon, found the Messiah, Philip, Nathanael, the fig tree, torah study, students study under fig trees, Jesus omniscience, Genesis, Jacob, Ladder, King of Isra...

In this episode: John the Baptist, the forerunner, Lamb of God, Genesis 3, precious blood of Jesus, Hymn, Isaiah 53, final sacrifice, Passover Lamb, Charles Spurgeon Crystal Palace, Spotless and blameless lamb, the Lamb in the Book of Revelation, the Lamb as it had been slain. Become a supporter and...

In this episode: Temptation of Jesus, Synoptic gospels, gospel differences, how to read the gospels, biblical authority, bible errors, Adam and Jesus, Israel as Jesus, Israel as the son of God, power of the Spirit, Spirit-filled life, defeating temptation with scripture, Satan's strategies, the Word...

In this episode: Baptism of Jesus, why the dove? Holy Spirit, Messiah, anointing, King David, King Messiah, Psalm 2, Royal anointing, Genesis 1, This is my beloved Son, Isaiah 42 chosen one, Is Jesus the Messiah, Real reason for His baptism was because a King of Israel had to be anointed by a prophe...

In this episode: John the Baptist, Elijah the prophet, prophet apostles today, fruit of repentance, brood of vipers, baptism of the Spirit, baptism of fire, salvation, judgement. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Ch...

In this episode: John the Baptist, synoptic study, Tiberius, good news for Romans, Son of God, historical markers, Pontius Pilate, Herod, Archaeological confirmation, messianic prophecy, repentance, forgiveness, kingdom of God, preparing the way for the King. Become a supporter and get unlimited que...

In this episode: Jesus as boy, Jewish upbringing, Isaiah 50, special instruction from the Father, Passover in the temple, debating with rabbis, mothers panic, divine identity, Fathers House. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetic...

In this episode: The Magi, King Herod, babies of Bethlehem, historical reliability, Out of Egypt, Rachel mother of Israel, Herod's death, Josephus, Eusebius, King of the Jews! Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Chann...

In this episode: Herod, Western Wall, Herodian bricks, 3 Kings, Wise Men, Persian priesthood, Rab Mag, Daniel, Babylonian, Seutonius, King of the Jews, Star of Bethlehem, shekinah, gold frankincense myrrh, Kingship, Divinity, sacrifice. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podc...

In this episode: Jesus, Yeshua, Angel, birth of Christ, law of purification, 40 days, dedication of firstborn, redemption price, Temple, Simeon, light to the gentiles, consolation of Israel, Adoniram Judson, Burma, Anna the prophetess, blessing, life dedicated to the Lord Become a supporter and get ...

In this episode: The baby in Bethlehem, the angels song, Glory to God, incarnation, Fanny Crosby, Glory, Revelation, peace, Shalom, Mary & Joseph, Shepherds, Gloria in Excelsis Deo. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube...

In this episode: Augustus, Emperor, Bethlehem, Shepherds, Tower, Migdal Eder, Tower of flocks, Genesis 35 connection, Mishnah, Temple Lambs, Angel of the Lord, saviour, Good news, saviour, Messiah Lord in Jewish and Roman contexts. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts ...

In this episode: Augustus, Caesar, Brutus, Octavius, Roman History, Gospel reliability, Battle of Philippi, Cleopatra, Egypt, Mark Antony, Divine Caesar, Mary and Joseph, Bethlehem. Incarnation, what if Jesus had never been born? Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at...

In this episode: Birth of Jesus, Virgin Birth, Augustus, historicity, Bethlehem, what is Jesus had never been born. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Channel: Theology & Apologetics www.youtube.com/channel/UChoiZ46u...

In this episode: Mary, Elizabeth, Messiah, Zacharias, John the Baptist, silence, angel, House of David, Holy Spirit, horn of salvation, tent of meeting, horns of the alter, blood, covenant. preparing the way! Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/the...

In this episode: Miriam, Mary, Jesus, Holy Spirit , John the Baptist, Elizabeth, Magnificat, Mariology, Hannah, daughters of Zion, saviour. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Channel: Theology & Apologetics www.youtu...

In this episode: Angel Gabriel, Virgin Mary, Rosary, Hail Mary, Catholicism, immaculate conception, Pope Pius IX, Yeshua, Jesus, name, throne of David, Spurgeon Sermon. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Channel: The...

In this episode: Herod the Great, high priest, murder, engineer, mad man, Augustus, Walking in the commandments, Zechariah, Elizabeth, priestly service, incense, John the Baptist, Elijah, repentance. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyanda...

In this episode: Resurrection day, Easter Sunday, Good Friday, passion week, crucifixion, hopelessness, hope, gospel, Psychology today, worldview, grand narratives, living hope, Billy Graham, Tom Holland, Sinjar, He is Risen. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: ww...

In this episode: Messiah , genealogies, archeological confirmations, King David, Son of David, Jeconiah curse, woman in the genealogies, grace, Mary, virgin birth, heir to the throne, Jesus. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetic...

In this episode: The Word, the Memra, gospel, physical creation, light, darkness, witness, sent from God, Oxford Martyrs, the true light, Shirley Maclaine, New Age, false lights, God's gift, incarnation, tabernacle, the Son of God, grace and truth. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turn...

In this episode: Son of God, the Word, Logos, Memra, Greek Philosophy, Philo, Targums, light, Darkness, deity, Jehovah's witness, John1:1, New creation, Genesis. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Channel: Theology &...