Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times

Nov 20 2024 92 ep. 27 mins 159
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Dr. A.J. Swoboda and Dr. Nijay Gupta are co-hosts of Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times. We talk Bible, theology, and anything and everything else under the sun that gives our lives meaning.

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ST61: Do Not Commit Adultery (Ten Commandments Series)

Nov 20 2024 29 mins  
*Explicit Conversation Warning*AJ and Nijay continue their conversation about the Ten Commandments and practicing Slow Theology. They use the language of sex and lust frequently in this episode, so be mindful of who is listening. Support the show

ST60: Cultivating Poverty of Spirit

Oct 31 2024 30 mins  
Nijay and AJ interrupt their Ten Commandments series to offer a one-off discussion of the problem of spiritual pride; Western Christians today need to cultivate a "poverty of spirit," a deep realization and ownership of our personal neediness, incompleteness, and brokenness. Support the show

ST59: Do Not Murder (Ten Commandments Series)

Oct 23 2024 30 mins  
AJ and Nijay continue with the sixth commandment, "Do not murder." Now, at first glance that seems like an easy thing, but Scripture and Christian theology have a lot to say, not only about the evil of ending life, but also about the responsibility of protecting and blessing life. Explore this important subject further and listen in.Support the show

ST58: Honoring Your Father and Your Mother (Ten Commandments Series)

Sep 20 2024 23 mins  
AJ and Nijay dive into the commandment to "honor your father and your mother." What does this mean? Not just for children, but for adults as well? In a time where there is generational conflict over politics, this could be a very urgent message for healing divides today. Support the show

ST57: Remembering the Sabbath (Ten Commandments Series)

Sep 11 2024 36 mins  
AJ and Nijay continue their Ten Commandments series; this time: Remember the Sabbath. Much of their discussion derives from insights from AJs bestselling book SUBVERSIVE SABBATH.Support the show

ST56: Honoring God's Name (A Ten Commandments Podcast Series)

Aug 22 2024 27 mins  
We often think that not taking the Lord's name in vain means not blurting out "Jesus Christ!" Or "God d*** it!" It's good to respect God's name, but this commandment is far deeper and more pervasively important than watching your tongue when you stub your toe. Check out AJ and Nijay's discussion about what it means to honor God's name in our words and our whole lives.Support the sh

ST55: No Other God, No Idols (A Ten Commandments Podcast Series)

Aug 16 2024 35 mins  
AJ and Nijay get into the the first set of commandments, which form the fountainhead for the rest: singular allegiance to YHWH and rejection of idols. The Ten Commandments is much more than a list of don'ts, it is a mini-theology, pointing to a rich life within the healthy boundaries God has established for image-bearing creatures.Support the show

ST54: "I am YHWH, your God...": Introducing a Ten Commandments Podcast Series

Jul 29 2024 26 mins  
Slow Theology is excited to introduce a new series on the Ten Commandments (10C). Join AJ and Nijay as they process this foundation text in Scripture and how it forms our spirituality, theology, ethics, and life together. In this first episode they introduce the background and context of the 10C, and discuss the prescript statement, "I am YHWH, your God, who brought you out of Egyp

ST53: Emotionally Navigating News about "Church Evil"

Jul 22 2024 29 mins  
It's all too easy to doomscroll news about "church evil," the harrowing revelations regarding issues of abuse and corruption in Christian communities. In the past, AJ and Nijay have discussed the theological, moral, and philosophical implications of this dark reality coming to light, but in this new episode they discuss the emotional textures of facing this disheartening and horrif

ST52: Choosing Carefully Your "Confessors" and Confidants

Jul 11 2024 22 mins  
Do you have people in your life that you can share your darker struggles with, and confess your sins to? AJ and Nijay talk about being very selective and careful about finding your "confessors" and confidants; people that are not only safe, but also wise and care about your faith and relationship with Jesus.Support the show