Deformed Theology

Deformed Theology
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journey beyond denominations, beyond theological lines, to the heart of the gospel of Christ. Together, we’ll explore what it truly means to live under the lordship of Jesus—deepening our understanding, edifying His church, and walking in the Spirit. This isn’t about arguing differences, but embracing the unity we have in Him. Washing feet and flipping the tables of our hearts. Whether you’re reformed, evangelical, charismatic, cessationist, or somewhere in between, you’re invited to join the conversation. This is for the glory of God, the building up of His people, and the unity of the body.

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep. 41: Is Revival Breaking Out in America? | Church Unity, Missions & a Generation Hungry for Truth

    Is revival breaking out in America right now? In this powerful and timely conversation, we sit down with missionary and pastor Austin Lind to discuss what we are seeing unfold across college campuses, local churches, and even the nations. From reports of extended worship gatherings at Southeastern University to massive evangelistic events drawing thousands, something is happening — and it’s stirring hearts toward truth. But is it revival… or hype? We dive deep into what biblical revival actually looks like and how it differs from emotional excitement. Is revival defined by long worship sets and packed auditoriums? Or is it measured by repentance, discipleship, unity, and transformed lives? Austin shares firsthand insight from the front lines — from partnering with churches across America to encourage unity around primary doctrine, to preparing for ministry in Iraq where Muslims are coming to Christ despite intense persecution. We also discuss ministry connections in Venezuela and the global hunger for the gospel in some of the hardest and most closed regions of the world. At the heart of this episode is a critical theme: the local church matters. Missions organizations and parachurch ministries can ignite a spark, but sustainable transformation requires discipleship rooted in the body of Christ. If revival is real, pastors must be ready. Churches must be prepared. And believers must commit to more than a moment — they must commit to lifelong obedience to Jesus. We also explore: • Why Gen Z is reading the Bible in record numbers• The collapse of secular humanism and the renewed hunger for truth• How persecution often produces powerful gospel fruit• What unity in the Church actually looks like (without compromising doctrine)• Why celebrity Christianity is fading and Christ-centered discipleship is rising• The importance of knowing “those you labor among” in local church community• How to discern good fruit in confusing cultural moments One of the most encouraging signs? Young believers are not just attending events — they are devouring Scripture. They are rejecting moral relativism. They are choosing obedience over cultural affirmation. As Austin says, “The new rebellion is reading your Bible and going to church.” We reflect on what may be an inflection point for America — a generation waking up to its spiritual poverty and crying out for truth. History shows that when a people recognize their need for God, awakening follows. But revival does not sustain itself on emotion. It is sustained by repentance, prayer, Scripture, and the daily decision to sit at the feet of Jesus. If you’re a pastor, leader, parent, or believer wondering what God is doing in this hour — this conversation will challenge and encourage you. The harvest may truly be ripe. The question is: will the laborers be ready? 📖 Romans 15:13 — “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” If this episode encourages you, share it. Subscribe. Join the conversation. And most importantly — stay rooted in Christ.

    1h 1m

  2. FEB 9

    Ep. 40: Is Power the Measure of Faith? Bethel, Miracles, & Problems w/Modern Charismatic Culture

    Is power the true measure of Christian faith — or have we misunderstood what Scripture actually teaches? In this episode of Deformed Theology, we sit down with Adam Parker (Bold Apologia) to examine one of the most pressing questions facing modern Charismatic Christianity: when power, miracles, and supernatural experiences become the benchmark of faith, what happens to the gospel? Using Scripture, church history, and careful theological reasoning, we take a hard but fair look at Bethel theology, Bill Johnson’s Christology, and the growing emphasis on experience-driven Christianity. This isn’t a cessationist attack — it’s a continuationist critique. We affirm the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit while asking uncomfortable but necessary questions:• Did Jesus perform miracles as God or merely as a Spirit-empowered man?• Are miracles meant to authenticate movements — or reveal the Son of God?• What happens when power replaces Scripture as the measuring stick of faith? As we unpack ideas like “when power becomes the measure,” emotional manipulation, cover-up culture, and the rise of deconstruction within charismatic spaces, the conversation moves toward something deeper: recovering a Christ-centered, gospel-shaped faith that values obedience, holiness, and truth over spectacle. If you care about biblical theology, healthy charismatic practice, and guarding the church from subtle doctrinal drift — this conversation is for you. Why experience is a dangerous foundation for theology The theological risks of redefining Jesus’ miracles How power-focused movements reshape Christology Why deconstruction is accelerating in charismatic churches What Scripture actually says about faith, power, and obedience Do miracles validate faith — or does faith rest somewhere deeper?Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let’s wrestle with this together. 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 SubscribeNew episodes weekly — theology that challenges, sharpens, and reforms. ⏱️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode📢 Join the Conversation

    1h 40m

  3. FEB 2

    Ep. 39: Does Baptism Save You? Immersion, Salvation, and the Meaning of Baptism Explained

    Does baptism save you? Is water baptism required for salvation, or is it a symbolic act of obedience that follows faith in Christ? In this episode of Deformed Theology, Jonathan and David dive deep into one of the most debated and misunderstood topics in Christian theology: baptism. From the Greek word baptizo—meaning to immerse or fully submerge—to the Hebrew concept of mikvah, this conversation traces baptism from Genesis to the New Testament, uncovering its theological, biblical, and historical foundations. Along the way, we ask the hard questions many Christians quietly wrestle with:• Is baptism salvific or symbolic?• Does the Bible teach believer’s baptism or infant baptism?• Is immersion required, or does sprinkling count?• What about the thief on the cross?• Why did Jesus command baptism if it doesn’t save us? Using Scripture from Matthew 28, Acts 2, Acts 8, Acts 10, Acts 16, Romans, Colossians, and 1 Peter 3, we examine what baptism actually represents: identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Water baptism is not presented as a work that earns salvation, but as an outward expression of an inward reality—a visible declaration that a believer’s life is now hidden in Christ. This episode also explores the order of salvation, repentance, confession, faith, and obedience. We look closely at why the New Testament consistently presents baptism as a response to belief, not a prerequisite for it. From the Ethiopian eunuch to Cornelius’ household, Scripture repeatedly shows people receiving the Holy Spirit before being baptized, reinforcing the biblical case that salvation comes by grace through faith alone. At the same time, we refuse to minimize baptism. Jesus commanded it. The early church practiced it immediately. Baptism marks the beginning of a life of obedience and publicly identifies a believer with Christ and His Church. If you truly believe the gospel, the question isn’t “Do I have to be baptized?” but “Why wouldn’t I want to be?” With a tone that is both scholarly and accessible, sacred and occasionally silly, this episode invites listeners from every background—Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Catholic, charismatic, and questioning—to search the Scriptures and think deeply about what God has revealed. If you’ve ever wondered whether baptism saves you, what it means to be “baptized into Christ,” or how repentance, faith, and obedience fit together, this episode is for you. Washing feet. Flipping tables. Searching the Word.

    1h 12m

  4. JAN 26

    Ep. 38: When Emotions Deform Theology: Faith, Feelings, and the Book of Ruth w/Pastor Matt Truax

    When Emotions Deform Theology: Faith, Feelings, and the Book of Ruth is a deep, Scripture-driven conversation on how emotions—when elevated above God’s Word—can subtly reshape, distort, and even deform Christian theology. In this episode of Deformed Theology, hosts Jonathan and David are joined by pastor and former Army officer Matt Truax to examine one of the most pressing issues facing the modern church: the tension between faith and feelings. While emotions are a God-given part of the human experience, this discussion asks a critical question every believer must face: What happens when feelings become our primary theological authority instead of Scripture? Using the Book of Ruth as a central biblical framework, this episode explores Naomi’s grief, bitterness, and identity crisis after profound loss—and how emotional pain led her to misinterpret God’s character. In contrast, Ruth’s covenant faith demonstrates what it looks like to trust God even when circumstances feel empty, hopeless, or unfair. Through Ruth’s obedience and loyalty, we see a powerful foreshadowing of Christ as our Kinsman Redeemer, pointing directly to the gospel. This conversation also addresses how emotionalism impacts modern Christianity, including worship practices, church culture, spiritual gifts, and theological formation. From discussions on cessationism vs. continuationism to the dangers of experience-driven faith, the episode challenges believers to become commandment-led rather than emotion-led, grounding doctrine in biblical authority rather than personal perception. Drawing from 1 Peter, Hebrews, Matthew 7, and the Sermon on the Mount, the episode highlights what it means to build your faith on the rock instead of the sand. Trials are inevitable. Suffering is real. But theology rooted in Scripture—rather than feelings—produces endurance, clarity, and worship that glorifies Christ. Listeners wrestling with doubt, church hurt, spiritual confusion, or emotional exhaustion will find this episode both convicting and encouraging. Rather than offering shallow encouragement, this discussion calls Christians back to daily dependence on the Word of God, allowing Scripture to renew the mind and reorient the heart toward truth. Deformed Theology exists to challenge shallow Christianity, confront cultural distortions of the gospel, and equip believers with biblically grounded theology for real life. If you’re seeking a Christian podcast that prioritizes Scripture over trends, truth over comfort, and Christ over feelings, this episode is for you. Subscribe for weekly conversations on Christian theology, biblical interpretation, discipleship, and spiritual maturity—always anchored in God’s Word.

    1h 15m

  5. JAN 19

    Ep. 37: Venezuela, Maduro, Antisemitism, and Christian Nationalism — A Messianic Jewish Perspective

    What happens when the Church forgets the root? In this gripping episode of Deformed Theology, we sit down with Andre, a Venezuelan-born Messianic Jewish believer, to unpack the theological, political, and spiritual crises unfolding in Venezuela, the Western Church, and beyond. From firsthand accounts of life under the Maduro regime, to the persecution of Christians, to the rise of antisemitism within Christianity, this conversation exposes how distorted theology leads to real-world suffering. Andre brings a rare and urgently needed perspective—one shaped by growing up under communism, witnessing state-controlled churches, navigating immigration and exile, and standing at the intersection of Jewish identity and faith in Jesus (Yeshua). Together, we explore how governments manipulate religion, how fear silences the Church, and how ideologies—whether Christian nationalism, godless secularism, or militant religion—can all deform the gospel when Christ is no longer the center. We dive deep into Romans 11, the imagery of the olive tree, and the danger of boasting against the natural branches. What does Scripture actually say about Israel, the Church, and God’s covenant faithfulness? How should Christians respond to antisemitism—especially when it comes disguised as “biblical conviction” or political loyalty? This episode also confronts uncomfortable but necessary questions: Is Christian nationalism protecting the faith—or replacing it? How does persecution purify the Church? Why is Israel a spiritual fault line in human history? What happens when the Church chooses safety over truth? Andre shares chilling realities from Venezuela today: intimidation, censorship, economic collapse, political prisoners, and believers forced to choose between compromise and suffering. These are not abstract theological debates—they are lived consequences of deformed theology. If you care about biblical truth, Christian faithfulness, global persecution, and resisting the spirit of Antichrist in all its forms, this episode is essential listening. 👉 The gospel was never meant to serve power.👉 The Church was never meant to bow to fear.👉 And theology always shapes lives—for better or worse. Listen, discern, and be reminded of the Root that holds us all. www.DeformedTheologyShow.com

    1h 14m

  6. JAN 12

    Ep 36: Deliverance Is Normal: Spiritual Warfare, Demons, and the Authority of the Christian W/Michael Miller

    Is deliverance ministry normal Christianity—or an extreme fringe practice the modern church would rather avoid? In this episode of Deformed Theology, we sit down with Michael Miller (Remnant Radio, Reclamation Church) to tackle one of the most misunderstood and neglected aspects of the Christian faith: deliverance, spiritual warfare, and the authority of the believer. The Western Church often treats the spiritual realm as symbolic, psychological, or irrelevant. But Scripture paints a very different picture. Jesus didn’t just preach the Kingdom—He demonstrated it, casting out demons, healing the sick, and commissioning His disciples to do the same. The question isn’t whether spiritual warfare is biblical—the question is why we’ve stopped treating it as normal. In this wide-ranging and honest conversation, we explore: What deliverance ministry actually is (and what it isn’t) The difference between deliverance, inner healing, and Christian counseling Whether Christians can have demons and what Scripture actually says How spiritual strongholds form through sin, trauma, and generational patterns The reality of generational curses, Freemasonry, and demonic footholds Why deliverance is not a “special gift,” but an expression of authority in Christ How Western rationalism has weakened our view of the spiritual realm Why ignoring demons is often more dangerous than obsessing over them Michael Miller brings biblical clarity, pastoral wisdom, and real-world experience to a topic often dominated by fear, excess, or skepticism. Rather than chasing sensational stories or denying spiritual realities altogether, this episode calls Christians back to a balanced, biblical, and Christ-centered understanding of spiritual warfare. Deliverance isn’t about hype.It isn’t about chasing demons.And it isn’t about replacing counseling or medicine. It’s about recognizing that Jesus Christ has authority, and that authority still matters today. If the Church truly believes that Christ has triumphed over the powers of darkness, then deliverance shouldn’t be strange—it should be normal. “For freedom Christ has set us free.” – Galatians 5:1 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations that challenge bad theology, confront cultural Christianity, and reclaim biblical truth. https://www.thomasministries.org/

    1h 3m

  7. 12/22/2025

    Ep. 35: Is Santa a Heretic? Season One Reflections, Testimonies, and Why Die Hard Is a Christmas Movie

    Welcome to Episode 35 of Deformed Theology—the final episode of Season One. Somehow, without planning it, we landed on the perfect place to pause, reflect, laugh, and give thanks for what God has done over the past year. This episode is part season recap, part theological reflection, and part Christmas conversation, all wrapped in classic Deformed Theology fashion. From debating Santa Claus and intentional parenting, to revisiting the most impactful testimonies and conversations of the year, to finally settling whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie (it is), this episode captures the heart of what this show has been about from the beginning. We didn’t script this season. We didn’t map it out. We simply showed up, opened the Bible, hit record, and trusted God with the conversation. Over 35 weeks, Deformed Theology has been about honest, real-time conversations rooted in Scripture and shaped by grace. Not lectures. Not debates. Not outrage—just faithful exploration of theology as it’s actually lived out. In this episode, we reflect on the moments that defined Season One: conversations with guests from different traditions that showed disagreement doesn’t have to mean division; testimonies that reminded us of the power of God’s grace; and recurring themes that kept pointing us back to the importance of discipleship and knowing why we believe what we believe. Because it’s Christmas, we start with Santa Claus—talking honestly about parenting, imagination, truth, and faith formation. We’re not interested in fear-based Christianity or demon-hunting under every decoration, but we are serious about raising our kids with clarity, trust, and intentional discipleship. Some of the most powerful moments this season came through testimonies—stories of redemption, conversion, and God meeting people in the darkest places. These conversations reminded us that no testimony is too small, no past is too broken, and God often works through simple faithfulness rather than flashy arguments. A consistent theme throughout Season One has been how poor discipleship leads to deformed theology. This episode reflects on the need for Christians to be grounded in Scripture, willing to examine inherited beliefs, and committed to pursuing truth with humility. We also revisit conversations on eschatology, the rapture, and the Kingdom of God—highlighting the shift from an escape-focused faith to allegiance to a returning King. From marriage and sex to cults, counterfeits, and the clarity of the gospel, Season One tackled topics the Church often avoids. These weren’t about winning arguments, but about faithfulness to Scripture and honest conversation rooted in love. Yes, there are fake PhDs, expertologists, and running jokes. Laughter matters. Humility matters. Theology doesn’t have to be joyless to be serious. And yes—Die Hard is absolutely a Christmas movie. As we close Season One, we’re deeply grateful for our listeners, guests, and everyone who has supported this show. We’re taking a short break to rest, recharge, and prepare for what’s coming next. Season Two will bring new guests, deeper conversations, and the same commitment to Scripture, grace, and honest theology. If this show has pushed you deeper into God’s Word, challenged your assumptions, or encouraged you in your walk with Christ—even if you disagreed with us—then it has done what we hoped. Visit DeformedTheologyShow.com during the break to share prayer requests, episode ideas, or how this season has impacted you. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and may the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

    47 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    Ep. 34: Amish Ghost Stories, Demons, and the Unseen Realm: A Christian Conversation on the Spirit World

    Western Christianity—especially American Christianity—often treats the spiritual realm as distant, abstract, or merely symbolic. Angels, demons, and spiritual warfare are affirmed doctrinally but functionally ignored in everyday faith. In this episode of Deformed Theology, we challenge that assumption head-on by stepping into the unseen realm through chilling Amish ghost stories, Christian theology, and biblical discernment. Our guest, Kate, returns to the show to share firsthand insight into Amish folklore, including the eerie legend of Cry Baby Bridge—a haunting story involving tragedy, judgment, spiritual encounters, and unexplained phenomena. But this episode is about far more than spooky stories. We ask the deeper questions Christians often avoid: Are ghosts real?Are these encounters demonic deception, human imagination, or something else entirely?Does Scripture allow for spirits roaming the earth—or only angels and demons?How should Christians respond when the spiritual realm breaks into everyday life? From sleep paralysis and spiritual oppression to real-world experiences of prayer, authority, and discernment, we explore what the Bible actually says about the unseen world. We discuss Jesus’ teachings on unclean spirits, angels, spiritual authority, and why Christians should neither fear nor flirt with spiritual darkness. The conversation also dives into lesser-known Amish beliefs and practices, including cultural understandings of healing, suffering, and spiritual sensitivity. Are these gifts from God, remnants of tradition, or examples of syncretism? We examine these questions carefully, always returning to Scripture as our foundation. This episode is a warning and an invitation:Do not ignore the spiritual realm—but do not play with it either.Christians are called to walk in wisdom, authority, and humility, covered by the blood of Christ, grounded in biblical truth, and alert to spiritual realities without becoming obsessed or reckless. If you’ve ever wondered about: Ghost stories and Christianity Demons vs ghosts Spiritual warfare in daily life Sleep paralysis and spiritual attack Amish folklore and faith The unseen realm in the Bible …this episode is for you. At Deformed Theology, we exist to confront the ideas that quietly deform our faith—so we can follow Jesus with clarity, courage, and conviction. We’re here to wash feet, flip tables, and remind the Church that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. 🎧 Listen now.📺 Watch on YouTube.💬 Join the conversation at DeformedTheologyShow.com.

    1h 11m
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journey beyond denominations, beyond theological lines, to the heart of the gospel of Christ. Together, we’ll explore what it truly means to live under the lordship of Jesus—deepening our understanding, edifying His church, and walking in the Spirit. This isn’t about arguing differences, but embracing the unity we have in Him. Washing feet and flipping the tables of our hearts. Whether you’re reformed, evangelical, charismatic, cessationist, or somewhere in between, you’re invited to join the conversation. This is for the glory of God, the building up of His people, and the unity of the body.

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    Deformed Theology
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    2025 - 2026
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