Kingdom Commentary

Kingdom Commentary
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Discussing the tools, ideas, and narratives that surround what Jesus called the Kingdom of God for the shaping of our imagination today.

  1. 4D AGO

    The Law Is NOT a List of Rules - Biblical Law Part 1 - KC #017

    Biblical Law is not boring or outdated! And if we think it is, we are probably reading it wrong. Matt and Josh debunk several misconceptions about biblical law and explain that it is not there to bore you during your daily Bible reading. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:32 More Wake Up Dead Man 08:21 Misunderstanding the Law 15:24 Things Biblical Law Is NOT 29:21 What Biblical Law IS 38:48 Following the Law “Perfectly” 43:37 Biblical Law as Wedding Vows 49:42 Biblical Law Is in the New Testament 51:17 God Never Was a Legalist 55:12 Confronting Our Own Cynicism 01:01:17 Outro Books or references: Jesus and the Law of Moses by Paul Sloan We would love to hear from you! If you have questions or thoughts about today’s episode, feel free to email us at info@kingdomcommentary.com and engage the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Kingdom Commentary. Learn more about Kingdom Commentary. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. SUPPORT Kingdom Commentary on Patreon or feel free to make a donation at kingdomcommentary.com/give. We are a crowd-funded non-profit supported by listeners like you! Thank you! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (not calling it X), and TikTok to keep up to date and see what we’re up to next. To access exclusive BONUS Content, subscribe to our Patreon.

    1h 2m

  2. JAN 29

    Will Jesus's Return Be Violent? - The Kingdom of God Part 10 - KC #016

    Matt and Josh are joined by Jesse Lasley to discuss your questions about the kingdom of God, from practical church questions to demonology. If you would like to hear about Jesse's approach to worship in his church, follow us on Patreon and listen to our exclusive bonus interview. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Spider-Man (2002-2007) 05:41 Is the Gospel “Simple”? 17:34 Cross Churches vs. Kingdom Churches 29:29 Should We Want Everyone in Government to Be Christian? 33:26 What Is a Demon? 47:21 Is the Second Coming Not Cross-Shaped? 55:32 Outro Books or references: ⁠God's Adversary and Ours by Philip Ziegler⁠ We would love to hear from you! If you have questions or thoughts about today’s episode, feel free to email us at info@kingdomcommentary.com and engage the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Learn more about ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. SUPPORT Kingdom Commentary on ⁠Patreon⁠ or feel free to make a donation at ⁠kingdomcommentary.com/give⁠. We are a crowd-funded non-profit supported by listeners like you! Thank you! Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter (not calling it X)⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ to keep up to date and see what we’re up to next. To access exclusive BONUS Content, subscribe to our ⁠Patreon⁠.

    56 min

  3. JAN 22

    Evangelism and Participating in God's Reign - The Kingdom of God Part 9 - KC #015

    Matt and Josh think through how to appropriately announce the good news of the kingdom today as a response to the questions our culture is asking. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Avatar and ER 05:20 Ins and Outs for 2026 17:56 The Now and Not Yet 26:45 Participating in the Kingdom, Not Building It 32:00 When the Church Acts like Empire 43:36 Healthy Evangelism and Answering the Culture’s Questions with the Gospel 01:17:05 Outro We would love to hear from you! If you have questions or thoughts about today’s episode, feel free to email us at info@kingdomcommentary.com and engage the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Learn more about ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. SUPPORT Kingdom Commentary on ⁠Patreon⁠ or feel free to make a donation at ⁠kingdomcommentary.com/give⁠. We are a crowd-funded non-profit supported by listeners like you! Thank you! Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter (not calling it X)⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ to keep up to date and see what we’re up to next. To access exclusive BONUS Content, subscribe to our ⁠Patreon⁠.

    1h 18m

  4. JAN 15

    Announcing the Multiethnic Kingdom - The Kingdom of God Part 8 - #014

    Matt and Josh discuss Paul's presentation of the gospel and why he includes gentiles in the restoration of Israel, explaining that ethnic reconciliation is not just a fruit of the gospel but core to the gospel announcement itself. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:25 Josh Is Irritated 04:59 The Message of Marty Supreme 09:33 The Cosmic Gospel 14:33 Paul’s Gospel Presentation 16:37 Paul’s Multiethnic Mission 22:41 The Gospel in Ephesians 1-3 31:08 Ethnic Reconciliation as Core to the Gospel 46:41 Justification by Grace through Faith Is about Ethnicity 51:23 Israel’s Mission to the Nations 58:01 The Multicultural Church 59:52 Outro We would love to hear from you! If you have questions or thoughts about today’s episode, feel free to email us at info@kingdomcommentary.com and engage the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Kingdom Commentary. Learn more about Kingdom Commentary. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. SUPPORT Kingdom Commentary on Patreon or feel free to make a donation at kingdomcommentary.com/give. We are a crowd-funded non-profit supported by listeners like you! Thank you! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (not calling it X), and TikTok to keep up to date and see what we’re up to next. To access exclusive BONUS Content, subscribe to our Patreon.

    1h 1m

  5. JAN 8

    The Human Who Reigns in Heaven - The Kingdom of God Part 7 - KC #013

    Matt and Josh discuss how the incarnation, the ministry of Jesus, the crucifixion, the resurrection, the ascension, and the giving of the Spirit of Jesus play different roles in the one arrival of God's reign over Israel and the nations. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Stranger Things 5 08:35 The Reign of God as a Medieval Kingdom 16:36 How Incarnation Defeats Death with Death 32:59 Making Sense of the Ascension 43:57 Pentecost and Babel 50:28 Is the Church God’s Kingdom? 56:12 Outro We would love to hear from you! If you have questions or thoughts about today’s episode, feel free to email us at info@kingdomcommentary.com and engage the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Learn more about ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. SUPPORT Kingdom Commentary on ⁠Patreon⁠ or feel free to make a donation at ⁠kingdomcommentary.com/give⁠. We are a crowd-funded non-profit supported by listeners like you! Thank you! Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter (not calling it X)⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ to keep up to date and see what we’re up to next. To access exclusive BONUS Content, subscribe to our ⁠Patreon⁠.

    57 min

  6. JAN 1

    The Way of the Cross - The Kingdom of God Part 6 - KC #012

    Matt and Josh are joined by Isaac to discuss how kingdom ends cannot come without kingdom means. They also touch on violence in the kingdom of God, the way of the cross, messianic expectations, Marty Supreme, and Knives Out. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Holy Matrimony! 01:41 Josh Got Robbed 03:36 New Year’s Resolutions 06:39 Marty Supreme and Knives Out 09:39 Kingdom of God Recap 16:57 Kingdom Ends and Kingdom Means 20:41 Messianic Expectations in Mark 8-10 39:27 The Cross Way to Victory 45:49 Cruciformity 51:14 Choosing the Cross over Violence 01:13:45 Outro We would love to hear from you! If you have questions or thoughts about today’s episode, feel free to email us at info@kingdomcommentary.com and engage the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Kingdom Commentary. Learn more about Kingdom Commentary. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. SUPPORT Kingdom Commentary on Patreon or feel free to make a donation at kingdomcommentary.com/give. We are a crowd-funded non-profit supported by listeners like you! Thank you! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (not calling it X), and TikTok to keep up to date and see what we’re up to next. To access exclusive BONUS Content, subscribe to our Patreon.

    1h 15m

  7. 12/22/2025

    Jesus's Ministry of Anticipation - The Kingdom of God Part 5 - KC #011

    Merry Christmas! In this special episode, Matt and Josh discuss the ministry of Jesus as the anticipation of his enthronement and the centrality of the Beatitudes. They also rank the best and worst Christmas movies and songs. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Christmas in San Francisco 03:33 Best and Worst: Christmas Edition 22:56 Thank You for Supporting Us 24:39 Recap 26:57 What “Gospel” Means 28:58 Why Spend So Much Time on the Powers 33:45 Jesus Becoming the King of the Kingdom 43:47 The Advantage of the Marginalized 56:19 The Gospel Is Political 01:00:13 Jesus Anticipating the Kingdom 01:07:02 Merry Christmas, Party Hard! 01:09:39 Outro   We would love to hear from you! If you have questions or thoughts about today’s episode, feel free to email us at info@kingdomcommentary.com and engage the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Kingdom Commentary. Learn more about Kingdom Commentary. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. SUPPORT Kingdom Commentary on Patreon or feel free to make a one-time donation at kingdomcommentary.com/give. We are a crowd-funded non-profit supported by listeners like you! Thank you! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (not calling it X), and TikTok to keep up to date and see what we’re up to next. To access exclusive BONUS Content, subscribe to our Patreon.

    1h 11m

  8. 12/11/2025

    Israel as God's Kingdom - The Kingdom of God Part 4 - KC #010

    Matt and Josh explore Israel’s role as a family that embodies God’s reign, God’s promise for humans to share in his divinity and rule, and a nuanced view of God’s judgment. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Advent Season 06:31 Christmas Movies 10:48 Recap (Kingdom of God vs. Empires of the Powers) 13:26 Subplots of the Bible 16:04 The Divine Promise (Gen 12) 22:21 Israel Embodying God’s Reign 26:42 Deuteronomy’s Warnings 28:45 Less-Than-Ideal Kingdom 34:21 Israel’s Failure 40:43 God’s Justice in the Bible 51:41 Exiled from God’s Reign (Again) 52:40 The Hope of the Prophets (The Return of the Kingdom) 59:14 Waiting for the King 01:03:14 Outro Books or references: The Crucifixion of the Warrior God by Greg Boyd; Flood and Fury by Matthew J Lynch We would love to hear from you! If you have questions or thoughts about today’s episode, feel free to email us at info@kingdomcommentary.com and engage the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Kingdom Commentary. Learn more about Kingdom Commentary. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. SUPPORT Kingdom Commentary on Patreon or feel free to make a one-time donation at kingdomcommentary.com/give. We are a crowd-funded non-profit supported by listeners like you! Thank you! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (not calling it X), and TikTok to keep up to date and see what we’re up to next. To access exclusive BONUS Content, subscribe to our Patreon.

    1h 4m
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Discussing the tools, ideas, and narratives that surround what Jesus called the Kingdom of God for the shaping of our imagination today.

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    Kingdom Commentary
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
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