Theology and Other Fun Stuff

Feb 07 2025 30 ep. 30 mins 2
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Trading on her usual brand of witty delivery and thoughtful musings, Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer discuss how life and theology are constantly intersecting. With perspectives on everything from pop culture and parenting blunders to church trends and food finds, nothing is off limits. 

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At the Movies

Feb 07 2025 13 mins  
If you've parented a kid, you know you're always teaching. And the world we live in offers endless opportunities for learning. But have you ever thought about using the movies you watch as springboards for spiritual conversation. Whitney Capps and Russ Greer, along with Dr. Alan Posey, discuss the importance of leveraging entertainment with the goal of shaping character in your chi

Ten Keys to Your Kids' Success: Character

Feb 05 2025 45 mins  
Character counts. It's one of the most foundational aspects of who we are and how we interact with others. And it's always being formed—for better or worse. Dr. Alan Posey joins Whitney Capps and Russ Greer to discuss what it looks like to develop the character of your kids for the glory of God. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message. Sup

Spiritual Gifts: Evangelism

Jan 29 2025 33 mins  
What's the difference between the role of evangelist, the gift of evangelism, and the call to evangelize? Should everyone be an evangelist? What if you're not good at it? What if you're petrified? Whitney Capps and Russ Greer take a look at the spiritual gift of sharing the good news with others and how it can be applied in everyday life.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your tho

Ten Keys to Your Kids' Success: Boundaries (w/Dr. Alan Posey)

Jan 22 2025 41 mins  
If you've ever tried to color inside the lines, you're intimately acquainted with boundaries. Unfortunately, it seems that setting up guardrails for kids isn't exactly trending. But boundaries aren't meant to be fun suckers. In fact, when they're done right, they bring with them great freedom! Dr. Alan Posey joins Whitney Capps and Russ Greer to talk about what it looks like to rai

Ten Keys to Your Kids' Success: Affirmation (w/Dr. Alan Posey)

Jan 15 2025 43 mins  
The idea of "affirmation" has definitely taken on a nuanced meaning in recent years. In fact, if you're not affirming everyone's everything, you're potentially racist, sexist, tragically unkind, or some kind of -phobic. But at the heart of affirmation is truth. Not just any truth, but THE truth. Dr. Alan Posey joins Whitney Capps and Russ Greer to discuss the importance of affirmin

Spiritual Gifts: Prophecy

Jan 08 2025 32 mins  
What is the gift of prophecy as it's expressed today? How does it compare to the prophets of the Old Testament and the apostles of the New Testament? Are all prophetic words the same? Whitney Capps and Russ Greer dive into the nuts and bolts of this often-controversial spiritual gift. NOTES Spiritual Gifts Assessment We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas v

Season 3 Trailer

Jan 06 2025 3 mins  
We're starting Season 3! Check out this quick intro to what's headed your way in the new year. Hope you'll join us each Wednesday for the latest episode. Thanks for listening! We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message. Support the show If you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and Fun community.

Worst Christmas Songs Ever

Dec 20 2024 16 mins  
The celebration of Christmas has produced some of the most beautiful, timeless, and recognizable music in history. Unfortunately, it's not exactly a clean sweep. There are some songs that just shouldn't have been recorded. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer weigh in on the worst of the worst. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message. Suppor

Santa Claus: Naughty or Nice?

Dec 18 2024 22 mins  
If you've ever celebrated Christmas, then you're probably familiar with a guy named Santa. At face value, he's a seemingly harmless figure who offers seasonal assistance with children's behavior. But is celebrating Santa something Christians should do? Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer tackle the good and the bad of the North Pole Ninja in the Season 2 Finale. NOTESChristmas Isn

Say What?!? A Pronunciation Guide to Words that Really Aren't that Hard to Say

Dec 11 2024 29 mins  
Words are hard. But not all words. Some words are easy. And you should pronounce them correctly. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer offer insight on proper pronunciation for everyday language.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and