Theology is Fun

Dr. Corey Abney & Dr. Ben Skaug
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What do you get when two theologians walk into a podcast? A lot more fun than you'd expect. Whether you're a lifelong student of Scripture or just curious about the deeper stuff, Dr. Corey Abney and Dr. Ben Skaug will challenge your thinking, strengthen your faith, and prove once and for all that Theology is Fun.

  1. 5d ago

    What Happens When We Take God’s Promises Into Our Own Hands?

    Why did God bless Ishmael—and yet choose Isaac as the son of promise? God promised Abraham a son, but as the years passed, Abraham and Sarah struggled to see how that promise could be fulfilled. Sarah gave her servant Hagar to Abraham, and Hagar gave birth to Ishmael. Yet God made clear that His covenant would continue through Isaac. What does that distinction tell us about faith and God’s promises? In this episode, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben explore the story of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, and Ishmael. They explain the difference between earthly blessing and covenant blessing, consider Paul’s comparison of Ishmael and Isaac, and discuss their perspective on the spiritual roots of tension in the Middle East. So, was Ishmael saved—and what can his story teach us about trusting God rather than taking matters into our own hands? Discover: Why Sarah gave Hagar to AbrahamHow Abraham and Sarah tried to fulfill God’s promise themselvesHow God cared for Hagar and blessed IshmaelWhy Ishmael was not the son of promiseHow Paul contrasts Ishmael and Isaac in GalatiansWhy the hosts distinguish earthly blessing from saving faithWhat this story teaches us about waiting on God’s timing Key Passages: Genesis 16–17 • Genesis 21 • Galatians 3–4 Ishmael’s story raises difficult questions about blessing, faith, and the consequences of disobedience. Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben explain why receiving earthly blessings is different from belonging to God’s covenant people—and how God’s promise to Abraham ultimately points to Jesus Christ. 👉 Subscribe for more theology (and a lot more fun). 🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts Listen on Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theology-is-fun/id1808965100 Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4EZUfXCbWCbSs6VpbAYSEb Follow Corey Abney on Instagram https://instagram.com/corey.abney Follow Ben Skaug on Instagram https://instagram.com/ben.skaug Learn more about Bell Shoals Church https://instagram.com/bellshoals Watch full sermons from Dr. Corey Abney https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLbG1nVw0Ymu2gj1-OkB9WyX9vgWaOtot #TheologyIsFun #Ishmael #Abraham #Isaac #GodsPromises #ChristianTheology #BibleStudy

  2. Oct 7

    Was Lot Really Righteous? Understanding His Story in Sodom and Gomorrah

    Why does the Bible call Lot righteous—and how do we reconcile that with his troubling choices? Lot lived in Sodom, a city known for its wickedness, and his own story includes decisions that are difficult to understand. Yet 2 Peter 2:7–8 calls him righteous and describes how the lawless deeds around him tormented his soul. What does that tell us about his faith? In this episode, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben explore the story of Lot and explain why being counted righteous doesn’t mean someone always makes righteous choices. They consider what Scripture reveals about his life, why Peter’s description matters, and how the limited details we have should shape our interpretation. So, was Lot a believer—and what can his story teach us about faith, righteousness, and failure? Discover: Why Peter describes Lot as righteousWhat Lot’s distress over sin reveals about his faithWhy believers can still make unrighteous choicesHow 2 Peter helps us understand Lot’s story in GenesisWhy we should be careful when drawing conclusions from limited biblical detailsWhat God’s rescue of Lot reveals about His judgment and mercy Key Passages: Genesis 18–19 • 2 Peter 2:6–9 Lot’s story raises difficult questions about the relationship between faith and behavior. Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben explain why his failures must be considered alongside Scripture’s description of his righteousness—and why being saved by God’s grace does not mean living without failure. 👉 Subscribe for more theology (and a lot more fun). 🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts Listen on Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theology-is-fun/id1808965100 Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4EZUfXCbWCbSs6VpbAYSEb Follow Corey Abney on Instagram https://instagram.com/corey.abney Follow Ben Skaug on Instagram https://instagram.com/ben.skaug Learn more about Bell Shoals Church https://instagram.com/bellshoals Watch full sermons from Dr. Corey Abney https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLbG1nVw0Ymu2gj1-OkB9WyX9vgWaOtot #TheologyIsFun #Lot #SodomAndGomorrah #Righteousness #GodsGrace #ChristianTheology #BibleStudy

  3. Sep 30

    How Were People Saved in the Old Testament?

    How were people saved before Jesus came to earth—and could Abraham actually be called a Christian? Abraham believed God, and his faith was counted as righteousness. But how could he be saved through Jesus when Christ’s death and resurrection were still centuries away? Were Old Testament believers saved by keeping the law, offering sacrifices, or trusting in the Messiah God had promised? In this episode, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben explore salvation in the Old Testament and explain why there has always been one way to be saved. They examine Abraham’s faith, God’s eternal plan of redemption, and the work of the Holy Spirit before Pentecost. They also discuss why the sacrificial system pointed forward to Jesus rather than providing salvation on its own. So, were Abraham, Moses, and David saved differently—or did they trust the same Savior we do today? Discover: How people were saved in the Old TestamentWhy Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben describe Abraham as a ChristianWhat it means that Abraham’s faith was counted as righteousnessHow Old Testament believers trusted in the promised MessiahWhy animal sacrifices could never take away sinHow the Holy Spirit worked in believers before PentecostWhat changed with the coming of Jesus and the New Covenant Key Passages: Genesis 3:15 • Genesis 15:6 • Romans 4:17–21 • Galatians 3:8 • John 8:56 • Hebrews 11:8–16 • John 4:21–24 • Psalm 50 The question of salvation before Jesus points to the unity of God’s redemptive plan. Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben explain how Old Testament believers looked forward to the promised Messiah, while believers today look back to His finished work—the same Savior at the center of both. 👉 Subscribe for more theology (and a lot more fun). 🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts Listen on Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theology-is-fun/id1808965100 Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4EZUfXCbWCbSs6VpbAYSEb Follow Corey Abney on Instagram https://instagram.com/corey.abney Follow Ben Skaug on Instagram https://instagram.com/ben.skaug Learn more about Bell Shoals Church https://instagram.com/bellshoals Watch full sermons from Dr. Corey Abney https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLbG1nVw0Ymu2gj1-OkB9WyX9vgWaOtot #TheologyIsFun #OldTestament #Salvation #Abraham #JesusChrist #ChristianTheology #BibleStudy

  4. Sep 23

    Melchizedek: A Man, an Angel, or Jesus?

    Was Melchizedek a mysterious king and priest—or was he actually an appearance of Jesus before His birth? Melchizedek appears briefly in Genesis 14, where he blesses Abraham and receives a tenth of the spoils. Yet centuries later, Psalm 110 and the book of Hebrews return to him to explain something essential about Jesus. Why does this seemingly minor figure matter so much? In this episode, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben examine the different views of Melchizedek, including the idea that he was a preincarnate appearance of Christ. They look at his missing genealogy, his roles as both king and priest, and the way Hebrews uses his encounter with Abraham to show that Jesus belongs to a greater and lasting priesthood. So, was Melchizedek Jesus—or was he a real person whose life pointed forward to Him? Discover: Who Melchizedek was in Genesis 14Why Abraham gave him a tenth of the spoilsWhat Hebrews means when it says he had no recorded father, mother, or genealogyWhether Melchizedek could have been an appearance of JesusWhy his priesthood matters more than the Levitical priesthoodHow Melchizedek points to Jesus as both King and PriestWhether the bread and wine in Genesis 14 point forward to the Lord’s Supper Key Passages: Genesis 14:18–20 • Psalm 110:4 • Hebrews 5:5–10 • Hebrews 6:19–20 • Hebrews 7 The mystery of Melchizedek leads to a bigger question: What does his story reveal about Jesus? Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben explain why Hebrews looks back to this ancient king and priest to help us understand Christ’s eternal priesthood. 👉 Subscribe for more theology (and a lot more fun). 🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts Listen on Apple Podcasts – podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theology-is-fun/id1808965100 Listen on Spotify – open.spotify.com/show/4EZUfXCbWCbSs6VpbAYSEb Follow Corey Abney on Instagram instagram.com/corey.abney Follow Ben Skaug on Instagram instagram.com/ben.skaug Learn more about Bell Shoals Church instagram.com/bellshoals Watch full sermons from Dr. Corey Abney https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLbG1nVw0Ymu2gj1-OkB9WyX9vgWaOtot #TheologyIsFun #Melchizedek #JesusChrist #Hebrews7 #ChristianTheology #BibleStudy

  5. Sep 16

    You’ve Been Reading David and Goliath Wrong

    Is David and Goliath really a story about facing the “giants” in your life? It’s one of the most familiar stories in the Bible—and one of the most common applications is simple: Be like David. Have courage. Trust God. Grab your five smooth stones and go defeat your giant. But is that actually the point of 1 Samuel 17? In this episode, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben take a closer look at David and Goliath and the larger biblical story surrounding this famous battle. They unpack the failure of Saul, the anointing of David, and why David’s victory over Goliath is about much more than overcoming obstacles. They also trace the imagery of the victorious champion back to Genesis 3:15 and forward to Jesus Christ—the greater King who ultimately defeats sin, death, and Satan. So, are you supposed to see yourself as David—or is David pointing us to someone greater? Discover: Why David and Goliath isn’t primarily about “facing your giants”Why Israel wanted a king—and what went wrong with SaulThe significance of David being God’s anointed kingHow David’s victory connects to the promise of Genesis 3:15Why crushing Goliath’s head matters to the larger biblical storyHow David, Samson, and Solomon point forward to ChristWhy Jesus is the greater King and ultimate ChampionHow the story of David and Goliath should actually shape the way Christians face trials Key Passages: 1 Samuel 8 • 1 Samuel 16–17 • Genesis 3:15 • Genesis 49 • Judges 16 • 2 Samuel 7 • Matthew 3–4 The point of David and Goliath isn’t that you need to become David and defeat every giant in your life. It’s that we can trust the God who keeps His promises—and the Champion He has provided for His people. 👉 Subscribe for more theology (and a lot more fun). 🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts Listen on Apple Podcasts – podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theology-is-fun/id1808965100 Listen on Spotify – open.spotify.com/show/4EZUfXCbWCbSs6VpbAYSEb Follow Corey Abney on Instagram instagram.com/corey.abney Follow Ben Skaug on Instagram instagram.com/ben.skaug Learn more about Bell Shoals Church instagram.com/bellshoals Watch full sermons from Dr. Corey Abney https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLbG1nVw0Ymu2gj1-OkB9WyX9vgWaOtot #TheologyIsFun #DavidAndGoliath #JesusChrist #ChristianTheology #BibleStudy #BiblicalTheology

  6. Sep 9

    Jesus's Body wasn't Broken

    Was Jesus’ body actually “broken” for us? It’s a phrase Christians often hear in worship songs, sermons, and during the Lord’s Supper: “His body was broken for you.” But is that actually what Scripture says? In this episode, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben take a closer look at 1 Corinthians 11:24 and the biblical imagery behind Communion. They unpack an important distinction: Scripture describes the bread as broken, while Jesus says of His body, “This is My body, which is for you.” They also explore why John specifically emphasizes that none of Jesus’ bones were broken, connecting His crucifixion to the Old Testament Passover Lamb. So, are we just splitting theological hairs—or does the language we use actually matter? Discover: Why Christians commonly say Jesus’ body was “broken”What 1 Corinthians 11:24 actually saysWhy some Bible translations include the word “broken”How Jesus fulfills the imagery of the Passover LambWhat the bread and wine represent in the Lord’s SupperWhy Christ’s righteousness and our participation in His sacrifice matterHow greater biblical clarity can deepen our understanding of Communion Key Passages: 1 Corinthians 11 • John 6 • John 10 • John 19 • Exodus 12 • Exodus 16 • Numbers 9 • Isaiah 53 The symbols of the Lord’s Supper matter—and understanding what they point to gives us a clearer picture of what Christ accomplished for us on the cross.

  7. Sep 2

    What Is the Difference Between God’s Grace and Mercy?

    What does it actually mean when the Bible says that God is gracious and merciful? We often talk about God’s grace and mercy as things He gives us—but they aren’t simply things God does. They flow from who He is. In this episode, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben unpack what Scripture reveals about the grace, mercy, compassion, and patience of God—and why understanding these attributes changes the way we understand salvation. They explore the difference between grace and mercy, common grace and saving grace, and why God never owes us either one. Then the conversation turns to salvation: Are we brought to a neutral place where we choose God for ourselves, or is even our faith a result of God’s gracious work in us? Looking at Ephesians 2, they discuss regeneration, free will, faith, and what it really means to be saved by grace through faith. Discover: The difference between God’s grace and mercyWhy grace is something God gives that we could never earnThe difference between common grace and saving graceWhether God gives grace and mercy equally to everyoneWhat Ephesians 2 teaches about faith and salvationHow regeneration relates to our response to the gospelWhy God’s grace, mercy, compassion, and patience work together God’s grace isn’t something we earn, deserve, or contribute to. In Christ, God mercifully withholds the judgment we deserve and graciously gives us the righteousness Jesus earned through perfect obedience. 📖 Ephesians 2 • Genesis 3 • Romans 8 • Acts 17 • Galatians 3–4 👉 Subscribe for more theology (and a lot more fun). 🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts Listen on Apple Podcasts – podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theology-is-fun/id1808965100 Listen on Spotify – open.spotify.com/show/4EZUfXCbWCbSs6VpbAYSEb Follow Corey Abney on Instagram instagram.com/corey.abney Follow Ben Skaug on Instagram instagram.com/ben.skaug Learn more about Bell Shoals Church instagram.com/bellshoals Watch full sermons from Dr. Corey Abney https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLbG1nVw0Ymu2gj1-OkB9WyX9vgWaOtot #TheologyIsFun #GraceOfGod #MercyOfGod #ChristianTheology #BibleStudy #SavedByGrace #ChristianPodcast

  8. Aug 26

    What Does It Mean That God Is Holy?

    What does it actually mean when the Bible says that God is holy? We often describe holiness as being “set apart”—but God’s holiness goes much deeper than simply being different. In this episode, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben unpack what Scripture reveals about the holiness of God and why the angels surrounding His throne cry out, “Holy, holy, holy.” They explore God’s majestic holiness, moral holiness, and gracious holiness—and how each helps us better understand who God is. They also discuss why holiness isn’t necessarily God’s “most important” attribute, but instead works perfectly alongside His love, justice, wrath, and every other attribute. Then the conversation turns practical: If God alone is perfectly holy, what does He mean when He commands us to “Be holy, because I am holy”? Discover: What it actually means for God to be holyWhy Scripture describes God as “Holy, holy, holy”The difference between majestic, moral, and gracious holinessWhy being holy means more than simply being “set apart”How God makes sinful people holy through Jesus ChristWhat sanctification and spiritual disciplines have to do with growing in holiness God’s holiness doesn’t mean He is simply a better version of us. He is altogether different—and through Christ, He is transforming His people to reflect His holy character. 📖 Isaiah 6 • Leviticus 19 • 1 Peter 1 👉 Subscribe for more theology (and a lot more fun). 🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen on Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theology-is-fun/id1808965100 Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4EZUfXCbWCbSs6VpbAYSEb Follow Dr. Corey Abney on Instagram – https://instagram.com/corey.abney Follow Dr. Ben Skaug on Instagram – https://instagram.com/ben.skaug Learn more about Bell Shoals Church – https://instagram.com/bellshoals Watch full sermons from Dr. Corey Abney – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLbG1nVw0Ymu2gj1-OkB9WyX9vgWaOtot #TheologyIsFun #HolinessOfGod #ChristianTheology #BibleStudy #Holiness #ChristianPodcast

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What do you get when two theologians walk into a podcast? A lot more fun than you'd expect. Whether you're a lifelong student of Scripture or just curious about the deeper stuff, Dr. Corey Abney and Dr. Ben Skaug will challenge your thinking, strengthen your faith, and prove once and for all that Theology is Fun.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Corey Abney & Dr. Ben Skaug
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    78
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    © Copyright 2026 Dr. Corey Abney & Dr. Ben Skaug
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