Season 5
Why Apprenticeship is the Truest Form of Discipleship - with Heath Hardesty
What does it really mean to be an apprentice of Jesus in a fragmented world? In this episode of Theology for the People , Pastor Heath Hardesty shares how his years as an apprentice plumber shaped his vision for discipleship and following Jesus. Heath is the Lead Pastor of Valley Community Church (V...
The Gospel in the Midst of Grief: Lessons from Widowhood - with Susan VandePol
What does faithful, biblical care for widows look like, and why does the Bible say that it is at the heart of "pure religion"? Susan VandePol became a widow when her husband—a Los Angeles City firefighter—died following a line-of-duty exposure. Out of her own grief the Lord led her to crea...
The Conversion of the Vikings: Finding Bridges to the Gospel for Missionary Encounters
In this episode of Theology for the People , Pastor Nick Cady is joined by Pastor Stephen Pomeroy from White Fields Community Church to explore the fascinating story of the conversion of the Vikings . Stephen, who also hosts the Viking Legacy and Lore podcast, shares how his personal heritage sp...
When War Scatters the Church: Lessons from Ukraine - with Sharon Markey
In this episode of Theology for the People , Nick Cady talks with Sharon Markey — missionary, pastor’s wife, and author of the forthcoming book Finding Home Again . Sharon shares her family’s story of serving in Ukraine for nearly two decades, planting churches in Kyiv, and how the war suddenly ...
Why We Need to Think About Heaven More (Not Less) - with Matt McCollough
In this episode of Theology for the People , Nick Cady sits down with pastor and author Matt McCullough to discuss his new book Remember Heaven . Building on the themes of his previous book Remember Death , Matt explores how the biblical vision of heaven is meant to shape our lives here and now—n...
Is Physical Fitness a Spiritual Discipline? - A Theology of Exercise: with David Mathis
In this episode of Theology for the People , Nick Cady speaks with David Mathis, author of A Little Theology of Exercise: Enjoying Christ in Body and Soul , to explore the spiritual significance of physical health. This conversation looks at the theology of the body, and how caring for our bodies...
Theology of Disability: the Image of God & the Mission of the Church - with Sandra Peoples
In this episode, Nick Cady is joined by Sandra Peoples — a disability ministry consultant, author, and pastor's wife — to discuss her new book: Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families Sandra shares from personal experience as both a siste...
Gospel Faithfulness & Social Engagement: The Life and Teaching of Francis Grimké - with Dr. Drew Martin
In this episode of Theology for the People , Nick talks with Dr. Drew Martin, professor of theology and church history at Covenant Theological Seminary. Drew shares about his pastoral journey, his transition to academia, and why he wrote his new book on Francis Grimké — an influential but often ove...
The Evangelistic Legacy of Tim Keller - with Matt Smethurst
In this episode host Nick Cady talks with Matt Smethurst about his new book Tim Keller on the Christian Life . Matt shares about his ministry journey, why Tim Keller’s legacy is still so valuable for the church today, and what he discovered while sifting through Keller’s sermons, books, and endnote...
Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Discipleship in the Digital Age - with Brett McCracken
What does it mean to follow Jesus in an age of constant distraction and digital overload? In this episode of Theology for the People, Nick Cady is joined by Brett McCracken — senior editor at The Gospel Coalition and editor of the new book Scrolling Ourselves to Death . Drawing inspiration from Nei...
How God's Grace Meets Us at Rock Bottom: Ray Ortlund on Isaiah 57:15
In this episode, Nick Cady is joined by pastor and author Ray Ortlund Jr. to talk about how God's grace meets us in our lowest moments. Ray is the president of Renewal Ministries , and the pastor to pastors at Immanuel Church in Nashville. He is an Old Testament scholar, has taught as a professo...
Unlocking Scripture: Six Keys for Faithful Bible Interpretation - with Jon Nielson
Everyone who reads the Bible engages in interpretation whether they realize it or not - so how do we do it faithfully and well? In this episode, Pastor Jon Nielsen of Christ Presbyterian Church in Wheaton, IL joins to discuss his latest book, Understanding God's Word , the third installment in his T...
Why Epistemology Matters More Than Ever - with Miles DeBenedictis
In this episode, Pastor Nick Cady interviews Pastor Miles DiBenedictus of Cross Connection Church in Escondido, California. Miles is a PhD student at Southern Seminary studying AI ethics, and in this discussion, they explore the topic of epistemology : what it is, why it matters, and how it affects...
After Chalcedon: The Role of the Early Church Councils for Evangelicals Today - with Matt Pursely
What is the enduring legacy of the early church councils, and what role should they play in the lives of Bible-believing Christians today? In this episode, host Nick Cady is joined again by Matt Pursely, Executive Pastor at Park Hill Church in San Diego, California and graduate of Westminster Theolo...
Ministry in French Canada: Church Planting in Montreal, Quebec - with Sebastien Frappier
In this episode, Nick Cady in joined by Sebastian Frappier, to discuss his incredible journey from a professional acting career to planting a church in the highly secular city of Montreal, Quebec. Sebastian shares how a moment of spiritual emptiness led him to encounter Jesus through a Gideon Bible ...
How Did We Get the Bible? Exploring the Formation of the Biblical Canon - with Shane Angland Th.M
In this episode, Nick Cady and Shane Angland tackle the critical question: How did the Bible come to be? They explore the formation of the biblical canon, addressing misconceptions, historical processes, and the theological significance of Scripture. From the Old Testament’s roots in God’s redemptiv...
What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit - with Dr. Alan Stoddard
What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Does it happen simultaneously with salvation, or is it a subsequent experience? How should our understanding of the baptism with the Holy Spirit shape our practice in the church? In this episode, Pastor Nick Cady is interviewed by Dr. Alan Stoddard about this ...
Seeing Jesus in the Psalms through Hebrews - with Daniel Stevens
Daniel Stevens is Assistant Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Boyce College and author of Songs of the Son: Reading the Psalms with the Author of Hebrews . In this episode, Daniel shares how his accidental dive into Hebrews sparked a decade-long passion, revealing how the Psalms propheti...
AI & the Imago Dei: Considering the Potentials and Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence from a Christian Perspective - with Paul A. Hoffman
In this episode, Nick Cady sits down with Paul Hoffman, pastor and co-author of a new book on artificial intelligence and its implications for Christian faith. Paul, joined by his co-author Sean O’Callaghan, an expert in transhumanism, explores the theological, ethical, and practical dimensions of A...
How God is at Work in Ukraine - with Zhenya Chekushkin
Zhenya Chekushkin is a pastor from Western Ukraine and a longtime friend. Zhenya shares his unique story: growing up in a communist military family, coming to faith at 13, and now leading a church through the ongoing war in Ukraine. From the fall of the Soviet Union to the rise of evangelicalism and...
The Council of Chalcedon (451 AD) - with Shane Angland
In this episode, Nick sits down in person with returning guest Shane to explore the Council of Chalcedon (AD 451), the fourth ecumenical council of the early church. Recorded live in Colorado during an Expositors Collective training weekend, this conversation traces the events leading up to Chalcedo...
The Council of Ephesus (431 AD): Hypostatic Union, Nestorianism, & Theotokos - with Matt Pursely
In this episode, we continue our series on the first four ecumenical councils of the early church, diving into the Council of Ephesus (431 AD). Matthew Pursely joins us again to explore the theological debates surrounding Nestorius, the nature of Christ, and the implications of the hypostatic union—...
The Council of Constantinople (381 AD) - with Matthew Pursely
How did the early church come to a clear understanding of who Jesus is and how the Holy Spirit relates to the Father and the Son? And why did it take more than one council to settle these questions? In this episode, I'm joined again by Matt Pursley, Executive Pastor at Park Hill Church in San Di...
Experiencing the Steadfast Love of God - with Sam Storms
What does it truly mean to experience the love of God? In a culture where love is often redefined and misunderstood, how can we anchor ourselves in the steadfast love that Scripture proclaims? In this episode, I sit down with theologian, author, and pastor Sam Storms to talk about his latest book,...
Using AI in Christian Ministry: Ethics, Dangers, & Best Practices - with Mike Neglia
Can AI be a helpful tool for pastors, or does it pose a risk to authenticity, integrity, and reliance on the Holy Spirit? Welcome to Season 5 of Theology for the People! In this crossover episode, Theology for the People and Expositors Collective team up to consider the ethics, dangers, and best pra...
Season 5 Trailer & Preview
Season 5 of Theology for the People begins on March 17, 2025! We've got some great guests lined up, including pastors, authors, and theologians, to discuss topics including: Principles for Biblical Interpretation The Councils of the Early Church The ethics of using AI in Christian ministry and m...