Everyday Theology In Plain English

Charlie Miller
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What if theology didn’t feel intimidating—but inspiring? Everyday Theology in Plain English helps ordinary believers explore who God is and how His truth changes real life. In each short, conversational episode, host Charlie Miller breaks down big biblical ideas into simple, practical truths you can actually use — from understanding Scripture to trusting God in everyday moments. No jargon. No lectures. Just real conversations about who God is, what He’s like, and why that matters for your Monday morning. 📖 Season 1: God’s Word for Real People Learn how to trust the Bible, study it with confidence, and build your life on its truth. Over 18 episodes, you’ll discover that theology isn’t just for pastors or professors — it’s for anyone who wants to know God more deeply and follow Him more faithfully. Because God isn’t hiding from you. He wants to be known — and that’s exactly what we’re here to explore.

  1. 15H AGO

    God Knows Everything (Including What You’re Thinking Right Now) - S2E23

    God knows every thought you've ever had — every secret, every motive, every embarrassing moment you hoped no one saw. Does that comfort you or terrify you? In this episode, we're tackling God's omniscience — his complete, unlimited knowledge of everything, including you. We'll explore what it means that God knows every star, every sparrow, every hair on your head — and every hidden corner of your heart. But here's the part that might surprise you: God's complete knowledge of you isn't a threat to run from. It's actually the foundation for the deepest love you could ever experience. If you've ever wondered, "If God really knew the real me, could he still love me?" — this episode is your answer. "God's love isn't based on an idealized version of you that doesn't exist. It's based on complete knowledge of exactly who you are. When God says 'I love you,' he's not being naive." In This Episode, You'll Discover: What omniscience really means — God knows all things actual and possible, past, present, and futureWhy God's complete knowledge of you is actually good news — his love is based on full information, not an edited versionHow God's perfect knowledge makes his guidance trustworthy even when you can't see the full picturePractical Applications: Let God's knowledge of you free you from pretense — you can stop performing in prayer and just be honestFind comfort in being fully known — the deepest loneliness is cured by the One who sees every part of youTrust God's guidance even when it doesn't make sense — he's working with information you don't haveYour Assignment This Week: Practice radical honesty with God. Pick one thing you've been hesitant to tell him — not because he doesn't know, but because you've never actually said it out loud. Bring it to him in prayer. Name it. Don't clean it up. Then sit in the truth that he knew before you said it, and he loves you still. 💬 Community Question: How does it make you feel to know that God knows every thought you've ever had? Does it comfort you or make you uncomfortable — and why? Some of us find God's complete knowledge terrifying; others find it deeply comforting. Where do you land, and what has shaped that response? Email us at Charlie@heychurchmedia.com or just hit the "Send us a text" link below! We're building something important together in Season 2, and YOUR voice matters. Follow the show so you don't miss the next episode, and share this with someone who needs to hear that being fully known and fully loved can be true at the same time! 📖 Want to go deeper? Grab the Season 2 companion guide book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Nvi2fk Send us Fan Mail Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube. Follow our channel right HERE Get The Books! Grab your copy of the Season 1 and Season 2 Companion Guides from Amazon.com... Everyday Theology In Plain English: Season 1 Companion Guide Everyday Theology In Plain English: Season 2 Companion Guide You can find ALL of Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon: CLICK HERE to see Pastor Charlie's books Thanks for listening to Everyday Theology In Plain English!

    16 min

  2. APR 6

    God Is Everywhere (Even in Your Worst Moments) - S2E22

    If God is everywhere, why does he sometimes feel so far away? In this episode, we're diving deep into God's omnipresence — and the honest tension every Christian faces: the gap between knowing God is present and actually feeling it. We'll unpack what omnipresence really means (and what it doesn't), explore three common reasons we lose our sense of God's nearness, and discover practical ways to experience his presence even in your darkest, driest seasons. If you've ever prayed and felt like your words hit the ceiling, this one's for you. "Your feelings are real, but they're not always accurate reporters of reality. You can feel alone when you're not. You can feel abandoned when you're held." In This Episode, You'll Discover: What omnipresence really means — and why it's different from pantheism ("God is everything")The crucial difference between God's actual presence and our experience of his presenceThree common reasons God feels distant — sin, spiritual growth, and overwhelming circumstancesPractical Applications: Preach truth to yourself when you can't feel it — faith is trusting God's Word even when your feelings disagreeLook for God in ordinary places — the sunrise, the unexpected kindness, the ordinary TuesdayRemember that God's presence is most promised in your pain — he's closest to the brokenheartedYour Assignment This Week: Practice "presence awareness." Each morning, before you check your phone, take thirty seconds to acknowledge God's presence: "God, you are here with me right now." Each evening, reflect on one moment where you can now see God was present — even if you didn't notice it at the time. 💬 Community Question: Have you ever gone through a season when God felt distant? What helped you hold onto the truth of his presence even when you couldn't feel it? Or maybe you're in that season right now — what's making it hardest to sense God's nearness? Your story might be exactly what another listener needs to hear. Email us at Charlie@heychurchmedia.com or just hit the "Send us a text" link below! We're building something important together in Season 2, and YOUR voice matters. Follow the show so you don't miss the next episode, and share this with someone who needs to be reminded that God is closer than they think! 📖 Want to go deeper? Grab the Season 2 companion guide book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Nvi2fk Send us Fan Mail Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube. Follow our channel right HERE Get The Books! Grab your copy of the Season 1 and Season 2 Companion Guides from Amazon.com... Everyday Theology In Plain English: Season 1 Companion Guide Everyday Theology In Plain English: Season 2 Companion Guide You can find ALL of Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon: CLICK HERE to see Pastor Charlie's books Thanks for listening to Everyday Theology In Plain English!

    17 min

  3. MAR 30

    God Is Not Like Us (And That's Good News) - S2E21

    We naturally think of God as a bigger, better version of ourselves — like a superhero. But what if the ways God is completely different from us are actually the best news you've ever heard? In this episode, we're exploring God's "incommunicable attributes" — the qualities that belong to God alone and can't be shared with any created being. We'll unpack four of them: God's independence, his unchangeability, his eternality, and his omnipresence. These aren't abstract theological concepts with no real-world impact — they're the very reasons you can trust God completely, even when everything else in life feels unstable. "God didn't create you because he was lonely or bored or needed something from you. He created you out of the overflow of his own goodness and love." In This Episode, You'll Discover: What "incommunicable attributes" means — and why it's simpler than it soundsFour qualities that belong to God alone: independence, unchangeability, eternity, and omnipresenceWhy these differences don't create distance between you and God — they're what make him trustworthyPractical Applications: God's independence frees you from performance anxiety — his love for you is pure grace, not needinessGod's unchangeability gives you security in an insecure world — his promises never expireGod's omnipresence means you're never truly alone — no hospital room, no lonely apartment, nowhereYour Assignment This Week: Pick one of the four incommunicable attributes — independence, unchangeability, eternity, or omnipresence — and meditate on it each day this week. When anxiety rises, apply that truth to your situation. Notice how focusing on what makes God different from you actually draws you closer to him. Community Question: Which of these four incommunicable attributes — independence, unchangeability, eternity, or omnipresence — speaks most powerfully to where you are in life right now, and why? Maybe you're in a season of change and need his unchangeability, or feeling alone and need his omnipresence. Your honesty might help someone else realize they're not alone. Email us at Charlie@heychurchmedia.com or just hit the "Send us a text" link below! We're building something important together in Season 2, and YOUR voice matters. Follow the show so you don't miss the next episode, and share this with someone who needs to hear that God's differences are actually good news! Want to go deeper? Grab the Season 2 companion guide book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Nvi2fk Send us Fan Mail Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube. Follow our channel right HERE Get The Books! Grab your copy of the Season 1 and Season 2 Companion Guides from Amazon.com... Everyday Theology In Plain English: Season 1 Companion Guide Everyday Theology In Plain English: Season 2 Companion Guide You can find ALL of Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon: CLICK HERE to see Pastor Charlie's books Thanks for listening to Everyday Theology In Plain English!

    18 min

  4. MAR 23

    Getting to Know the Unknowable God - S2E20

    How can you possibly know an infinite God when you can barely figure out how your smartphone works?  In this episode, we're tackling one of the biggest tensions in the Christian faith: God is so far beyond us that we can never fully comprehend him — and yet he's made himself knowable. We'll discover why God's "incomprehensibility" is actually good news, how he reveals himself through creation, Scripture, and ultimately through Jesus, and the crucial difference between knowing about God and knowing God personally. If your faith has ever felt like guessing in the dark, this episode will change that. "We can know God truly without knowing him totally. We can have real, genuine knowledge of God without having exhaustive knowledge of God."  In This Episode, You'll Discover: What theologians mean by God's "incomprehensibility" — and why it doesn't mean what you think The difference between general revelation (creation and conscience) and special revelation (Scripture and Jesus) Why knowing facts about God isn't the same as knowing God personally — and how to make the shift Practical Applications:  Pursue God through his Word with the expectation of actually meeting him there — not just checking a box Pay attention to how God reveals himself in everyday life — his fingerprints are everywhere Grow in your knowledge of God through honest relationships with other believers Your Assignment This Week: Try all three approaches for growing in your knowledge of God. Before reading your Bible each day, pray: "God, I want to know you better. Show me who you are." Look for one way God reveals himself through creation or circumstances each day. And have one conversation with a fellow believer about what you're learning about God.  💬 Community Question: What's one way you've experienced knowing God personally — not just knowing about him? Maybe through Scripture coming alive, seeing him in creation, or experiencing his presence through another believer. Or maybe you're still struggling to move from head knowledge to heart knowledge — if so, what's the biggest barrier you face?  We're building something important together in Season 2, and YOUR voice matters. Hit subscribe so you don't miss the next episode, and share this with someone who wants to know God more deeply!  📖 Want to go deeper? Grab the Season 2 companion guide book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Nvi2fk Send us Fan Mail Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube. Follow our channel right HERE Get The Books! Grab your copy of the Season 1 and Season 2 Companion Guides from Amazon.com... Everyday Theology In Plain English: Season 1 Companion Guide Everyday Theology In Plain English: Season 2 Companion Guide You can find ALL of Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon: CLICK HERE to see Pastor Charlie's books Thanks for listening to Everyday Theology In Plain English!

    17 min

  5. MAR 16

    Proof That God Exists (Beyond a Reasonable Doubt) - S2E19

    Think believing in God is just a blind leap of faith? Worried your faith might crumble if someone asked you the hard questions? In this Season 2 premiere, we're tackling the most fundamental question of all: Does God actually exist — and can we back that up with real evidence? We'll walk through four powerful lines of reasoning that point to God's existence — from the origin of the universe, to the fine-tuning of creation, to the moral truths written on every human heart, to the deep longings nothing in this world can satisfy. This isn't about winning arguments — it's about discovering that your faith stands on solid ground. "Faith isn't a blind leap in the dark — it's a confident step into the light of evidence that God himself has provided." In This Episode, You'll Discover: Why "proof" for God works more like a courtroom case than a math equation — and why that's actually more convincingFour lines of evidence that point to God's existence: creation, design, morality, and desireHow even non-religious scientists and philosophers find the case for God compelling Practical Applications: Gain confidence in your own faith — knowing it's built on evidence, not just feelings or traditionBe equipped to share your faith when someone says "there's no evidence for God"Find an anchor for those inevitable moments when doubt comes knocking Your Assignment This Week: Think through the four evidences for God — creation, design, morality, and desire. Pick the one that resonates most with you and spend some time thinking it through more deeply. Then try explaining it to someone in your own words — the goal isn't to win an argument but to strengthen your own confidence. 💬 Community Question: Which of these four evidences for God — creation, design, morality, or desire — speaks most powerfully to you, and why? Is there one you've personally experienced or wrestled with? Or maybe there's an evidence we didn't cover that has been meaningful in your own journey? We're kicking off Season 2 — "Getting to Know the Unknowable God" — and YOUR voice matters as we explore who God really is together. Hit subscribe so you don't miss the next episode, and share this with someone who's wrestling with questions about God's existence! 📖 Want to go deeper? Grab the Season 2 companion guide book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Nvi2fk Send us Fan Mail Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube. Follow our channel right HERE Get The Books! Grab your copy of the Season 1 and Season 2 Companion Guides from Amazon.com... Everyday Theology In Plain English: Season 1 Companion Guide Everyday Theology In Plain English: Season 2 Companion Guide You can find ALL of Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon: CLICK HERE to see Pastor Charlie's books Thanks for listening to Everyday Theology In Plain English!

    18 min

  6. MAR 9

    Building Your Life on God’s Word (The Foundation That Never Fails) - S1E18

    Convinced the Bible is trustworthy — but not sure how to actually build your whole life on it? Worried it means becoming a "religious fanatic"?  In this Season 1 finale, we're tackling the big question: what does it actually look like to make Scripture the foundation of everything — your decisions, your identity, and your daily rhythms? Spoiler: it's not about becoming rigid or disconnected from reality. It's about discovering the one foundation that will never crumble beneath you, no matter what storms hit. If you've ever made decisions based mostly on feelings, culture, or other people's opinions, this episode will show you a better way. "Everyone builds their life on something — the question isn't whether you have a foundation, but whether your foundation can hold up when the storms come." In This Episode, You'll Discover:  • Why everyone already builds their life on a foundation — and how to tell if yours is solid or shaky  • Four reasons Scripture is uniquely qualified to be your life's foundation (drawn from everything we've learned this season)  • Why building on God's Word doesn't restrict your life — it actually sets you free to flourish Practical Applications:  • Develop a biblical filter for every decision — always asking how you can honor God and align with His principles  • Let Scripture shape your identity and self-worth instead of performance, circumstances, or opinions  • Create sustainable rhythms and habits that keep you consistently grounded in God's Word Your Assignment This Week: Pick one area of your life where you've been building on something other than God's Word — your relationships, finances, career, or how you handle stress — and ask God to show you what it would look like to rebuild that area on the foundation of Scripture.  💬 Community Question: What's one area of your life where you want to start building more intentionally on God's Word rather than on your feelings, cultural trends, or other people's opinions? And what's one practical step you're going to take this week to begin that process? Email us at Charlie@heychurchmedia.com or just hit the "Send us a text" link below!  We're wrapping up Season 1, and YOUR voice has been such an important part of this journey. Hit subscribe so you don't miss Season 2 — we're moving from exploring God's Word to exploring God Himself, and trust me, it's going to change everything about how you relate to Him.  📖Want to go deeper? Grab the companion guide book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LnR4VF Send us Fan Mail Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube. Follow our channel right HERE Get The Books! Grab your copy of the Season 1 and Season 2 Companion Guides from Amazon.com... Everyday Theology In Plain English: Season 1 Companion Guide Everyday Theology In Plain English: Season 2 Companion Guide You can find ALL of Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon: CLICK HERE to see Pastor Charlie's books Thanks for listening to Everyday Theology In Plain English!

    21 min

  7. MAR 2

    How to Apply Ancient Truth to Modern Life - S1E17

    You're reading your Bible and hit instructions about not muzzling an ox while it treads grain, rules about servants, or warnings about meat sacrificed to idols. And you're thinking, "I don't have an ox, I don't have servants, and I've never seen meat sacrificed to idols. How is this supposed to help me with my actual problems?"  Here's what you need to know: God didn't give us his Word to be a museum piece we admire from a distance. He gave it as a living guide that speaks to every generation — including ours. The same truths that transformed lives 2,000 years ago can transform your life today. You just need to know how to bridge the gap wisely. In this episode, I'm giving you a simple framework that will revolutionize how you apply Scripture to your modern life.  "The principles of Scripture are timeless, but the applications can be time-bound."  In This Episode, You'll Discover:  The crucial difference between timeless truths and time-bound applications A three-question framework: What was the original situation? What's the timeless principle? How does it apply today? Guidelines for knowing which commands are cultural and which are universalPractical Applications:  Look for the heart behind the command — not just the letter of the law Consider how Jesus and the apostles applied Old Testament principles to new situations Apply Scripture in community, not in isolation — God gave his Word to his people to understand together Your Assignment This Week: Pick one passage that's always seemed culturally irrelevant. Use the three-question framework, then discuss your conclusions with a mature Christian friend.  💬 Community Question: What's one Bible passage that used to seem irrelevant to modern life but now makes sense when you see the timeless principle behind it? Or if you're still struggling, what's one ancient-seeming passage you'd love help understanding? Share in the comments!  We're building something important together in this series, and YOUR voice matters. Hit subscribe so you don't miss the next episode, and share this with someone who needs to hear it! Email us at Charlie@heychurchmedia.com or just hit the "Send us a text" link below! 📖 Want to go deeper? Grab the companion guide book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LnR4VF Send us Fan Mail Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube. Follow our channel right HERE Get The Books! Grab your copy of the Season 1 and Season 2 Companion Guides from Amazon.com... Everyday Theology In Plain English: Season 1 Companion Guide Everyday Theology In Plain English: Season 2 Companion Guide You can find ALL of Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon: CLICK HERE to see Pastor Charlie's books Thanks for listening to Everyday Theology In Plain English!

    19 min

  8. FEB 26

    Why the Old Testament Still Matters Today - S1E16

    Be honest — do you really need to read the Old Testament? You start strong in Genesis, but then you hit Leviticus with all those laws about sacrifices and skin diseases and think, "What does this have to do with my life in the 21st century?" Maybe you've wondered if the New Testament is enough, or even thought the God of the Old Testament seems different from Jesus.  Here's what I want you to know: the Old Testament isn't the irrelevant, outdated section you have to endure to get to the "good stuff." It's essential for understanding who God is, who you are, and what Jesus came to do. Without it, the New Testament doesn't make complete sense. It's like watching only the final season of a long-running show — you'd miss why everything matters so much.  "The Old Testament isn't the opening act before the main event — it's the foundation that makes the main event make sense."  In This Episode, You'll Discover:  Why the God of the Old Testament is the same as the God of the New Testament How the pattern of human failure throughout the Old Testament explains why we needed Jesus How every Old Testament promise finds its fulfillment in Christ Practical Applications: See God's character and consistency — his patience with Israel helps you understand his patience with you Understand why you needed Jesus — the Old Testament shows the problem so you can appreciate the solution Discover the promises Jesus fulfilled — it's like putting on 3D glasses for the New Testament Your Assignment This Week: Choose one Old Testament passage that's always seemed confusing or irrelevant. Read it and ask: What does this teach me about God's character? How does it lead to Jesus? What timeless principles apply today?  💬 Community Question: What's your honest relationship with the Old Testament right now — challenging, boring, confusing, or meaningful? Email us at Charlie@heychurchmedia.com or just hit the "Send us a text" link below!  We're building something important together in this series, and YOUR voice matters. Hit subscribe so you don't miss the next episode, and share this with someone who needs to hear it!  📖 Want to go deeper? Grab the companion guide book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LnR4VF Send us Fan Mail Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube. Follow our channel right HERE Get The Books! Grab your copy of the Season 1 and Season 2 Companion Guides from Amazon.com... Everyday Theology In Plain English: Season 1 Companion Guide Everyday Theology In Plain English: Season 2 Companion Guide You can find ALL of Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon: CLICK HERE to see Pastor Charlie's books Thanks for listening to Everyday Theology In Plain English!

    17 min
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What if theology didn’t feel intimidating—but inspiring? Everyday Theology in Plain English helps ordinary believers explore who God is and how His truth changes real life. In each short, conversational episode, host Charlie Miller breaks down big biblical ideas into simple, practical truths you can actually use — from understanding Scripture to trusting God in everyday moments. No jargon. No lectures. Just real conversations about who God is, what He’s like, and why that matters for your Monday morning. 📖 Season 1: God’s Word for Real People Learn how to trust the Bible, study it with confidence, and build your life on its truth. Over 18 episodes, you’ll discover that theology isn’t just for pastors or professors — it’s for anyone who wants to know God more deeply and follow Him more faithfully. Because God isn’t hiding from you. He wants to be known — and that’s exactly what we’re here to explore.

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