That’ll Preach

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A podcast for Christians with questions about theology, philosophy, and practice. Biblically informed. Slightly irreverent.

  1. Jun 30

    Weird Theology | Augustine and Aquinas on Virginity

    What did Augustine and Aquinas actually believe about virginity — and what does it reveal about us? In this episode, we explore the surprisingly rich theology of the Church Fathers on sex, celibacy, and the body. Their views can seem strange to modern ears, but that strangeness might be the point: it forces us to examine assumptions our culture takes for granted. We also tackle one of the harder pastoral questions in the church today — can unwanted singleness ever be called a "gift"? And what role does a voluntary vow play in living out the kind of celibacy the Bible actually describes? Support the Podcast Support us on Patreon Website: thatllpreach.io IG: thatllpreachpodcast YouTube Channel

  2. Jun 16

    Read the Bible Like Music — with Alastair Roberts

    What if the key to understanding the Bible is to read it like music? In this episode, we talk with Alastair Roberts about his book Echoes of Exodus, co-written with Andrew Wilson. He began this book as a 40-day Lenten reflection that grew into something much bigger. This episode provides a practical lens for reading Scripture by recognizing “echoes” — call-backs, allusions, and patterns — that link Exodus to the rest of the Bible's story of redemption. Exodus is the main theme that courses through the narrative of Scripture, connecting what may seem like isolated stories into an unfolding symphony of music. If you’ve ever felt lost reading the Old Testament and feel like the Bible doesn’t make sense, this conversation gives you the tools to start hearing it that way. Show Notes Get Alastair’s Book Echoes of Exodus: https://a.co/d/0cvo3WF8 Alastair’s Substack: https://argosy.substack.com/

  3. Jun 4

    Replay: Cultivating a Sound Mind in Anxious Times with Rev. Ben Miller

    Anxiety fills our social media and creeps into our lives. How do we cultivate a sound mind in the midst of the chaos and polarization? Rev. Ben Miller joins us with practical insights on cultivating a sound mind in a chaotic world. Original Episode Published: December 13, 2022 Show Notes Conversations in Crisis Series with Alastair Roberts and Ben Miller

  4. May 19

    Weird Theology | Do Demons Hear Your Thoughts? Rethinking Spiritual Warfare

    Can demons hear your thoughts? A lot of Christians assume the answer is yes—but what if that assumption actually confuses what belongs to God alone? In this episode, we dive into Thomas Aquinas’ fascinating argument that angels and demons cannot directly read the human mind or will. They can observe, infer, tempt, and influence—but they do not have direct access to your inner thoughts. Only God does. We explore why this matters for spiritual warfare, human freedom, temptation, prayer, and the uniqueness of God himself. Along the way, Aquinas dismantles some common Christian assumptions and offers a surprisingly comforting vision of the human person: your mind is not an open spiritual battlefield. Support the Podcast Support us on Patreon Website: thatllpreach.io IG: thatllpreachpodcast YouTube Channel

  5. May 5

    Weird Theology | Will We Know Each Other in Heaven?

    Will you recognize your spouse, your friends, your people in heaven? Or does eternity flatten us into something less personal? In this episode, we lean on Thomas Aquinas to answer question behind it all: What does it mean to still be human after the resurrection? We cover: Why your personal identity must remain intact Whether we actually know specific people in glory If resurrected bodies eat and drink How heaven is physical, but not driven by biological necessity Because if you don’t remain meaningfully yourself, then resurrection isn’t redemption—it’s replacement. Heaven doesn’t erase your humanity. It perfects it. Support the Podcast Support us on Patreon Website: thatllpreach.io IG: thatllpreachpodcast YouTube Channel

  6. Jan 20

    Reforming Without Radicalism (Replay) — with Brad Littlejohn

    Everyone talks about polarization in America—political, cultural, and even within the church. Reactivity has become the norm, and with it, a quiet anxiety that shapes how Christians think, argue, and divide. So where do we turn for wisdom when disagreement feels unavoidable? In this reposted conversation, Dr. Brad Littlejohn introduces us to Richard Hooker, a Reformed Anglican theologian who navigated deep tensions during the Reformation between Presbyterians and Episcopalians. Hooker offers a model for holding conviction without radicalism, and reform without hubris. We explore how Hooker sought to combine the theological clarity of Protestantism with the formative power of historic liturgy—and why his approach speaks directly to our present moment of social change and gridlock. This episode is a timely reminder that faithful reform requires patience, humility, and a refusal to let anxiety drive the church. Show Notes Get Hooker's Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity Vol. 1 in Modern English: https://davenantinstitute.org/hookers-laws-ihttps://davenantinstitute.org/god-is Support us on Patreon Website: thatllpreach.io IG: thatllpreachpodcast YouTube Channel

  7. Jan 6

    The Thinker Who Changed Christian Theology Forever — with Gerald Bray

    Few figures in church history are as controversial—or as influential—as Origen. Brilliant, speculative, and often misunderstood, his ideas sparked debate in his own lifetime and cast a long shadow over Christian theology for centuries to follow. In this episode, Gerald Bray (Beeson Divinity School) joins us to explore who Origen really was, why some of his ideas were considered problematic, and why he remains impossible to ignore. We discuss Origen as a major turning point in the intellectual life of the church—one of the first to seriously systematize the Christian faith, ask hard questions, and push theology into new territory. This conversation isn’t about rehabilitating Origen or dismissing him, but about understanding why engaging him still stretches the church’s thinking today—and why his legacy continues to provoke, challenge, and stimulate serious theological reflection. Support the Podcast Support us on Patreon Website: thatllpreach.io IG: thatllpreachpodcast YouTube Channel

  8. 2025-12-23

    Why Community Doesn’t Form by Accident — with Paul Gutacker

    What actually helps Christians grow together over time? In this episode, Paul Gutacker joins us to discuss his book Practicing Life Together, exploring how shared spiritual practices shape both personal faith and Christian community. Using the idea of a rule of life as a trellis, Paul shows how habits like prayer, shared meals, study, and Sabbath provide structure that supports lasting growth. This conversation offers a practical and hopeful vision for intentional Christian living—together. Show Notes Purchase Paul’s book: https://a.co/d/2BSbNzt Support the Podcast Support us on Patreon Website: thatllpreach.io IG: thatllpreachpodcast YouTube Channel

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A podcast for Christians with questions about theology, philosophy, and practice. Biblically informed. Slightly irreverent.

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  • Creator
    thatllpreachpodcast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
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