Theology and Apologetics Podcast

Thomas Fretwell

The Podcast bringing you theology, biblical exposition, apologetics, bible study, and cultural commentary from a biblical worldview to help you strengthen and defend the Christian faith. Engaging with Atheism, Creation, evolution, Islam and other world views

  1. Life of Messiah 46 Sermon on the Mount Part 2

    9 hr ago

    Life of Messiah 46 Sermon on the Mount Part 2

    Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes & True Happiness — Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (Matthew 5:1–3) Thomas Fretwell returns to the Sermon on the Mount after a Resurrection focus, framing it as Jesus’ correct interpretation of the law against Pharisaic righteousness and a call to heart-level righteousness for those who enter the kingdom by faith. He sets the scene at the Mount of Beatitudes and highlights Jesus as the prophet like Moses. Reading the Beatitudes, he focuses on the first: “Blessed are the poor in spirit,” 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-8w8NXIFTHkc&_r=1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/theology.apologetics Websites: www.ezrafoundation.org www.theologyandapologetics.com

    33 min
  2. Global News Update June 26 : US - Iran Kier- Starmer Resigns - John Lennox Diary of a CEO- World Cup

    3 days ago

    Global News Update June 26 : US - Iran Kier- Starmer Resigns - John Lennox Diary of a CEO- World Cup

    In this June edition of the Global News Update, Dr Thomas Fretwell examines some of the biggest international stories through a biblical worldview. #GlobalNewsUpdate #ThomasFretwell #BiblicalWorldview #ChristianNews #BibleProphecy #ChristianCommentary #WorldNews #Israel #Iran #UnitedKingdom #CurrentEvents #FaithAndCulture #ChristianApologetics #JohnLennox #endtimes This month's programme covers: • The new US-Iran agreement and what it could mean for Israel, the Middle East, and global stability. • Rupert Lowe's Independent Rape Gang Inquiry and the shocking findings that have reignited debate across the UK. • The tragic murder of Henry Nowak and the questions surrounding the police response. • Keir Starmer's resignation and what Britain's ongoing political turmoil says about the state of the nation. • The UK's worsening economic, social and cultural challenges—and the biblical call to national repentance. • Encouraging news as Professor John Lennox presents the Christian faith on one of the world's biggest podcasts. • Moments of joy from the FIFA World Cup, including a powerful public display of Christian faith by Germany's Felix Nmecha. Throughout the programme, Dr Fretwell reflects on current events in the light of Scripture, reminding believers that while nations rise and fall, God remains sovereign over history. Please like, subscribe, and share this episode to help more people engage with the news from a biblical perspective. Become a supporter at: https://www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics Visit: https://www.ezrafoundation.org/ https://www.theologyandapologetics.com/ Listen to the Theology & Apologetics Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lviMYP... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ezra_foundation/ https://www.instagram.com/theology.apologetics/

    26 min
  3. Iran & the Red Green Alliance: A Warning to the West

    22 Jun

    Iran & the Red Green Alliance: A Warning to the West

    This is the audio version of an article posted on ezrafoundation. org website. 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-8w8NXIFTHkc&_r=1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/theology.apologetics Websites: www.ezrafoundation.org www.theologyandapologetics.com

    6 min
  4. Life of Messiah 45 The Sermon on the Mount Part 1 Matthew 5 Dr Fretwell

    22 Jun

    Life of Messiah 45 The Sermon on the Mount Part 1 Matthew 5 Dr Fretwell

    Sermon on the Mount Introduction (Life of Messiah 45) | Jesus, Moses, and True Righteousness Thomas Fretwell resumes his Life of Messiah series after reviewing the twelve apostles and Judas, returning to Luke 6 and introducing the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5–7 (with Luke 6 as the shorter parallel). He explains common misunderstandings of the sermon and argues it primarily addresses a correct interpretation of the Mosaic Law in its first-century Jewish context, repudiating Pharisaical externalism and calling for internal, heart-level righteousness for believers, not a works-based salvation or merely a future-kingdom constitution. He highlights Matthew’s Jewish emphasis versus Luke’s Gentile focus, and develops the “new Moses” theme by linking Jesus “going up the mountain” and “sitting down” to Exodus/Deuteronomy imagery and Deuteronomy 18’s prophet-like-Moses promise. The episode ends at Matthew 5:2 as Jesus begins to teach. 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-8w8NXIFTHkc&_r=1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/theology.apologetics Websites: www.ezrafoundation.org www.theologyandapologetics.com

    41 min
  5. Life of Messiah 44 Judas Iscariot - Dr Thomas Fretwell

    6 Jun

    Life of Messiah 44 Judas Iscariot - Dr Thomas Fretwell

    Judas Iscariot: Betrayal, Prophecy, Hypocrisy & the Price of 30 Pieces of Silver Thomas Fretwell continues a “Life of Messiah” survey of the twelve apostles, focusing on Judas Iscariot and briefly distinguishing Judas son of James (Thaddeus), whom church history links to ministry in Edessa. The episode traces Judas’s materialistic expectations of the Messiah, his hypocrisy as keeper of the money box and a thief, and the turning point after Mary anoints Jesus when Judas is rebuked. It connects Judas’s betrayal for thirty pieces of silver to Old Testament prophecy (Psalm 41 and Zechariah 11), follows the Last Supper where Satan influences Judas, and highlights Jesus washing Judas’s feet and calling him “friend” at the betraying kiss. Judas’s remorse leads him to return the money, confess “innocent blood,” and hang himself, serving as a warning about hypocrisy, love of money, and refusing repentance, while affirming God’s sovereign plan in the cross for forgiveness. 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-8w8NXIFTHkc&_r=1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/theology.apologetics Websites: www.ezrafoundation.org www.theologyandapologetics.com

    42 min
  6. Life of Messiah 43 Choosing the Tweleve Disciples Part 2 Luke 6_12-15

    28 May

    Life of Messiah 43 Choosing the Tweleve Disciples Part 2 Luke 6_12-15

    The 12 Apostles (Part 2): Philip, Bartholomew (Nathanael), Matthew, Thomas & Simon the Zealot | Luke 6:13 This episode continues the study of Jesus’ chosen twelve apostles from Luke 6:13, explaining the apparent structure of three groups within the Twelve and reviewing prior lessons on Peter, Andrew, James, and John. It focuses on Philip (seen mainly in John’s Gospel) as an organized, logical disciple tested in the feeding of the 5,000, his role in bringing Greeks to Jesus with Andrew, and Jesus’ correction when Philip asks to see the Father; tradition says Philip was killed in Hierapolis around 54 AD. Bartholomew is identified as Nathanael (son of Tolmai), recounting his call from under the fig tree and his confession of Jesus; tradition places his martyrdom around 68 AD. Matthew (Levi) is described as a wealthy tax collector from a priestly line whose inclusion highlights unity amid tension; tradition says he died in Ethiopia. Thomas is defended beyond the “doubting” label, highlighting his loyalty, grief, confession “My Lord and my God,” and tradition of ministry in India and martyrdom. James son of Alphaeus is noted for obscurity and faithfulness, and Simon the Zealot is explained as a former nationalist extremist whose inclusion alongside Matthew shows Christ’s transforming power; tradition links Simon to preaching in Britain and death under a Roman proconsul. Judas Iscariot is reserved for a later dedicated study. 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-8w8NXIFTHkc&_r=1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/theology.apologetics Websites: www.ezrafoundation.org www.theologyandapologetics.com

    40 min
  7. Life of Messiah 42 - Choosing the Twelve Disciples - Luke 6:12-15 Dr Fretwell

    15 May

    Life of Messiah 42 - Choosing the Twelve Disciples - Luke 6:12-15 Dr Fretwell

    Jesus Chooses the 12 Apostles (Luke 6): Peter, Andrew, James & John | Church History & Discipleship This episode of Theology and Apologetics with Thomas Fretwell continues Luke 6 as Jesus, amid escalating conflict with the Pharisees, spends a night in prayer and chooses twelve disciples as apostles. The teaching explains what it means to be a disciple and highlights that the apostles were ordinary men whom God used to change the world. It compares the four apostle lists (Luke 6, Matthew 10, Mark 3, Acts 1) and notes a likely structure of three groups of four led by Peter, Philip, and James son of Alphaeus. The episode then profiles Simon Peter and Andrew, and James and John, drawing from the Gospels and church history: Peter’s leadership, failures and restoration, ministry in Rome, and martyrdom; Andrew’s evangelistic role and crucifixion; James’s death by Herod Agrippa; and John’s transformation, writings, exile to Patmos, and long ministry in Ephesus. 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-8w8NXIFTHkc&_r=1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/theology.apologetics Websites: www.ezrafoundation.org www.theologyandapologetics.com

    38 min
  8. Life of Messiah 41 - Lord of the Sabbath - Matthew 12:1-21 Dr Fretwell

    7 May

    Life of Messiah 41 - Lord of the Sabbath - Matthew 12:1-21 Dr Fretwell

    Jesus, the Sabbath, and the Pharisees (Matthew 12): Lord of the Sabbath & Greater Than the Temple In this episode we will study Matthew 12 (with parallels in Mark) where Jesus and His disciples face Pharisaic confrontation over Sabbath regulations when the disciples pluck grain, an act permitted by Deuteronomy 23:25 but condemned by extra Pharisaic rules. • Jesus defends them using David eating consecrated bread (1 Samuel 21) and the priests working on the Sabbath • Jesus declares “something greater than the temple is here” and “the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath” • Jesus exposes legalism by healing a man with a withered hand in the synagogue, showing it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath • Mark highlights Jesus’ anger at their hardness of heart and the Pharisees conspiring with the Herodians to destroy Him • Matthew connects these events to Isaiah 42, emphasizing Jesus’ Spirit-anointed, merciful ministry and Gentile hope. 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-8w8NXIFTHkc&_r=1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/theology.apologetics Websites: www.ezrafoundation.org www.theologyandapologetics.com

    33 min
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