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| #113 // Nathan Finn | Should Protestants And Catholics Partner For Political Ends? | 22 Aug 2024 | 01:07:31 | |
In this episode, I got to interview Dr. Nathan Finn. Dr. Finn is the Executive Director at the Institute for Transformational Leadership, Professor of Faith and Culture at North Greenville University, and the author of many books including, Historical Theology for the Church. Co-edited with Jason G. Duesin. He serves as a Senior Fellow for Religious Liberty for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, a Senior Fellow for the Land Center for Faith and Culture, a Fellow for the Bush Center for Faith and Culture, and a Fellow for the Center for Baptist Renewal. He also directs student and faculty programs for the International Alliance for Christian Education (IACE) and is a senior editor of Integration: A Journal for Faith and Learning. We discussed a chapter in the book, Social Conservatism for the Common Good by David S. Dockery. In this chapter, David Dockery writes about Robert P. George’s political theory and how it relates to cobelligerency. We talk about Protestants partnering with Catholics in pursuit of a political common good, Billy Graham and his impact on Christian unity and fellowship, and how one can come to practical political partnerships without forsaking their orthodox Christian conviction. Sponsor: Puritan Treasures for Today 14 Books Set from Reformation Heritage Books - Use the code "orthodoxy" at checkout for 10% off your order! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #112 // Dr. Scott Jensen | Who Is Tim Walz? | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:39:43 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Scott Jensen. Dr. Jensen ran to be the Governor of Minnesota in 2022 against the current Governor, Tim Walz. Tim Walz was recently chosen by Kamala Harris to be her running mate in the 2024 Presidential race. Scott Jensen knows a lot about Tim Walz and his rhetoric, record, and failures in the political realm. Scott and I talked about who Tim Walz is, and how Americans need to sift through the lying and manipulation in politics to truly figure out who our politicians are. We also discussed an essay on evil and stupidity by Dietrich Bonhoeffer and how that essay related directly to this election. I hope you enjoy. This week’s podcast was brought to you by Reformation Heritage Books. Reformation Books recently released a 14-piece series of Puritan writings called Puritan Treasures for Today. If you want to start reading the Puritans but don’t know where to begin, Puritan Treasures for Today from Reformation Heritage Books makes the riches of these godly writers of old accessible to the modern reader. With updated language and helpful introductions, these classic works from John Owen, Jeremiah Burroughs, and more are the perfect starting point for the curious reader. Go to www.reformationbooks.org/puritantreasures and use the code “orthodoxy” at checkout to get 10% off of your order! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #111 // Megan Basham | Pastors In America Are Selling Out | 08 Aug 2024 | 01:05:05 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with Megan Basham. Megan is a culture reporter at the Daily Wire and has written for many publications including First Things, National Review, WORLD Magazine, The Telegraph, and The Wall Street Journal. She recently wrote a book called Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda. Megan and I discussed how “climate change” rhetoric and advocacy made its way into the American Evangelical church in the 1990s and how that started a widespread spiral toward a more liberal theology in the church. We also discussed her controversy with Christian apologist Gavin Ortlund. Megan talks about Timothy Keller and other prominent Christians in America and their equivocating theology that has become the mainstream theological approach for many young Christians. We finally discussed Megans own testimony and the proper Christian response to pastors and shepherds who are for sale: the true testimony of Jesus Christ. This is one of the most important books of the year, I hope you like this episode and buy a copy! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| Bonus: 8 Books You Should Read | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:42:20 | |
In this episode, I talked about the best books I've read through over the past year.
Rediscovering Holiness - J.I. Packer Biblical Typology - Vern S. Poythress | https://youtu.be/fw-8OXzmHVY?si=avlsGh1idmC0livI Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age - Rosaria Butterfield | https://open.spotify.com/episode/32jdwlaJG9lAhfpjDu3x03?si=bb114dfb4c624fad The Justice and Goodness of God - Thomas R. Schreiner | https://youtu.be/WBMrfTCsLz0?si=BAONcW5tBbARUkZE Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy, The Silver Chair, The Last Battle - C.S. Lewis | The Pilgrims Regress - C.S. Lewis | https://youtu.be/KIqA5A4Ugbo?si=OA3PXS0YMSB6n3Od Keeping In Step With The Spirit - J.I. Packer Crisis of Confidence - Carl Trueman Honorable Mentions: Tolkien Dogmatics - Austin Freeman | https://youtu.be/LF5f6pKRmgE?si=SvGCt_hqZuMlFQhc The Complete Works of John Owen: Apostasy From the Gospel, The Church, the Scriptures, and the Sacraments Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #110 // John M. Owen | Should We Reject Liberalism? | 02 Aug 2024 | 01:54:31 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with a Professor of Politics from the University of Virginia, John M. Owen. John is a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture and the Miller Center for Public Affairs. He is the author of Confronting Political Islam: Six Lessons from the West’s Past, The Clash of Ideas in World Politics: Transnational Networks, States, and Regime Change, 1510 - 2010, Liberal Peace, Liberal War: American Politics and International Security, and his new book, The Ecology of Nations: American Democracy in a Fragile World Order. Owens has published in the European Journal of International Affairs, International Security, New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, and many others. He received his Masters of Public Policy from Princeton University and his Ph.D. from Harvard University. He has held visiting positions at Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Oxford, the Free University of Berlin, and the University of British Columbia. In our conversation, we talked about his book, The Ecology of Nations, and how different countries in the world interact with each other on the geopolitical landscape. We also discussed his article on First Things on the four stages of liberalism. We talked about the younger generations moving toward authoritarian regime and away from democracy. And finally, we discussed how one’s theology must connect to their political philosophy. I hope you enjoy! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #109 // Jill Nelson | The Complexity Of Foreign Affairs | 23 Jul 2024 | 02:27:14 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with WORLD Magazine Correspondent, Jill Nelson. Jill has focused a large portion of her reporting of the past several years on the Ukraine/Russia war and the Israel/Hamas war in the Middle East. Our conversation covers the history of these conflicts, the reason for the war, and how Christians should think through these sorts of geopolitical issues. UKRAINE/RUSSIA
March 10, 2022: “Far From Family” Interviews: Cyndee Knight, Ambassador of Father’s House Luis Ruiz, and adoptive parents Jennifer Russ and Phil Graves https://wng.org/articles/far-from-family-1646881083
“Ukrainians seek justice for war crimes” (3-26-22) https://wng.org/roundups/ukrainians-seek-justice-for-war-crimes-1648315482 Interviews: Serhiy Perebyinis (wife killed in Irpin) and Tatyana Kobzar (nephew killed in same attack) ***“Russia’s Rapid Decline” (May 5, 2022) https://wng.org/articles/russias-rapid-decline-1651633867 (Interviews: Pastor Andre Furmanov, Pastor Andrew Berdishev, Baptist Pastor Yuri Sipko, Bishop Albert Ratkin, David Satter) ***“Quest for Justice” (Sept. 10, 2022) https://wng.org/articles/quest-for-justice-1661313430 Interviews: Ludmyla Savchenko, Oleksandra Matviichuk (Nobel Peace Prize 2022), Sergey Rakhuba (Mission Eurasia)
***“Encountering Tribulation” (Dec. 8, 2022) https://wng.org/articles/encountering-tribulation-1670453390 Interview: Mikhail Britsyn
Pastoral perspectives: “United in Faith, Divided by War” (4-12-22) https://wng.org/podcasts/united-in-faith-divided-by-war-1649734795 Andre Furmanov, Oleg Magdych, Oleg Vasilevsky
Ludmyla Savchanko and Rachel Kerr (law professor at King’s College London and co-director of the War Crimes Research Group)
***A 2014 story that unpacks why some Christians support Putin https://wng.org/articles/putins-playbook-1617325335 First invasion: ***https://wng.org/articles/cold-realities-1617329918
https://wng.org/articles/winter-at-the-barricades-1618235450 ISRAEL December Reporting trip: ***“Seed of Hope” (Israel Trip) (1-25-24) Interviews: David Pileggi (Rector of Christ Church in Old City), Pastor Michael Beener, Ran Ferdman, Israel Iluz https://wng.org/articles/seeds-of-hope-1705899552
***I really enjoyed talking with David: “Christians in the Holy Land” (Q&A with David Pileggi-Christ Church Jerusalem) (1-26-24) https://wng.org/articles/christians-and-the-holy-land-1706119688
“Remembering their faces” (Hostages Square in Tel Aviv) (1-23-24) Interviews: Michael Levy, Liad Gross, and others) https://wng.org/podcasts/remembering-their-faces-1705961515
Interview: Pastor Israel Iluz https://wng.org/podcasts/daily-bread-in-a-war-zone-1706130658
***“Neighbors at War” (Settler violence in the West Bank) (2-7-24) Interviews: Mustafa Al Kabeyta, "Joshua Pex" https://wng.org/podcasts/neighbors-at-war-1707243200
https://wng.org/articles/miracles-and-myths-1620595714
“Mass murder gambit: Hamas has the world’s attention. But Can it reignite Arab sympathies?” (12-21-23) Interviews: Pastor Israel Pochtar (WhatsApp), Daniel Pipes, and Haisam Hassanein (FDD)
https://wng.org/articles/pro-palestinian-junta-1620659027 ISOLATIONISM “Exit Stage Right: American conservatives are urging Uncle Sam to bow out of world affairs” (1-11-23) Interviews: AEI’s Matthew Continetti. Sen. John Thune, and Oleg Magdych) https://wng.org/articles/exit-stage-right-1704860393 ISLAM and ISLAMISM ***https://wng.org/podcasts/fighting-radicalization-in-the-west-1618322328
https://wng.org/articles/too-cozy-for-comfort-1617303645
***https://wng.org/articles/northern-migration-1617305085
And I'm including this one because it seems as Christians, we have to also be careful not to shun our Muslim neighbors. God is at work: ***Muslim Background Believers “Seeking a Savior” (3-9-23) Interviews: Georges Houssney (Horizons International), Fouad Masri (Crescent Project), Farah Marvil Saada (Hope for Ishmael), Hamid Hatami (MEHR Ministries), Mike Westerfield (convert) , Abdu Murray (Embrace the Truth) https://wng.org/articles/seeking-a-savior-1678156456 Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| Optiv Theology Podcast Is Now Orthodoxy | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:05:41 | |
Just an update: Optiv Theology Podcast is no more! The new name is Orthodoxy. Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #108 // Trump Was Shot... How Should Christians Respond? | 16 Jul 2024 | 01:03:07 | |
In this episode, I break down the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump this past weekend. I talk about the ideology and manipulation that leads toward these types of outbreaks, why young people are saying that they wish the bullet hit him, and how Christians should respond to this type of news.
Assassination attempt video: Full ABC clip: Secret Service Director About Page: https://www.secretservice.gov/about/leadership/director Kimberly Cheatle on making the Secret Service 30% woman: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/jul/14/secret-service-director-dei-hiring-under-scrutiny-/ Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| Optiv Theology Podcast Is Changing... | 12 Jul 2024 | 01:00:59 | |
This episode is a bit different. I am giving an update to all our listeners on Optiv Network, why Nic Gibson is no longer on this podcast, and what the podcast will look like moving forward. Links in the podcast: Sheila Stubbs on transgenderism: https://x.com/RepStubbs/status/1509541799521624069 Planned Parenthood endorsement of Sheila Stubbs: A post shared by @ppawisconsin Sheila Stubbs response to reinstating abortion laws in Wisconsin: https://www.fox6now.com/news/planned-parenthood-abortions-in-wisconsin-resume-next-week Wisconsin State Journal articles on Sheila Stubbs: Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #107 // Dr. Ryan McGraw | What Is Covenant Theology? | 08 Jul 2024 | 01:31:10 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with Ryan McGraw. Dr. McGraw is a Professor of Systematic Theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He has pastored at many churches all over the country and is the author of over 20 books including The Beauty and Glory of the Holy Spirit and John Owen: Trajectories in Reformed Orthodox Theology. We discussed his new book, What Is Covenant Theology?: Tracing God’s Promises through the Son, the Seed, and the Sacraments. Dr. McGraw gave an overview definition to covenant theology and then discussed the specific and technical details within the covenantal theological framework. Finally, we talked about the theological implications of covenant theology in relation to the current working’s of the Holy Spirit and the Sacraments. I hope you enjoy! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #106 // Dr. Michael Ward | The Secret In The Chronicles Of Narnia | 01 Jul 2024 | 01:19:39 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with Michael Ward. Ward is an English literary critic and theologian at the University of Oxford where he serves as an associate member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion. He is the author of many books including Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis and After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man. Dr. Ward is also a Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University in Texas. Most notably, Ward was in The World Is Not Enough, a James Bond movie from 1999. Michael and I discuss his book, Planet Narnia in this episode. We talk about the Ward’s finding of the secret hidden continuity between the seven books in the Chronicles of Narnia and how each book aligns with a medieval cosmological planet (it sounds crazy but it’s not!). Planet Narnia is one of the most significant books on Lewis and children’s fantasy of this past century, I hope you enjoy learning about it in this conversation. Enjoy! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #105 // Why Does God Judge Humans? (ft. Thomas R. Schreiner) | 20 Jun 2024 | 01:09:02 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with Thomas Schreiner. Dr. Schreiner is the Associate Dean for the School of Theology and the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Professor of Biblical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has written many books and commentaries including The Joy of Hearing, Hebrews: An Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary, and The New American Commentary: 1,2 Peter and Jude. Dr. Schreiner also was the New Testament Editor for the English Standard Version Study Bible (ESV). We talked about his newest book, The Justice and Goodness of God. He discussed why Christians sometimes don’t want to talk about God’s judgment and wrath and why non-believers are so reluctant to listen to the truth of God’s judgment. We also talked about the comprehensive nature of God’s love and why one must believe in the wrath and judgment of God to have a full understanding of His love. Finally, we talked about how we should think about Hell and the eternal consequences of sin. I hope you enjoy! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #104 // What Is J.R.R. Tolkien’s Theology Behind Middle Earth? (ft. Austin Freeman) | 27 May 2024 | 01:11:12 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with Austin Freeman. Freeman is the Chair of the Department of Apologetics and Assistant Professor at Houston Christian University. He recently wrote a book, Tolkien Dogmatics, that reveals the systematic theology found in Middle Earth through The Lord of the Rings books. Austin has also written for many publications including Desiring God. We discussed his book, Tolkien Dogmatics, and how he started on this endeavor to write a systematic theology based on a fantasy series. We also talked about the key theological themes in Tolkien’s books related to God, Sin, Angels, and Creation. Finally, we discussed how Tolkien came to believe that his Lord of the Rings books could have been “inspired”. I hope you enjoy! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #103 // What Is The Purpose Of Art And Worship? (ft. Vince Pierri) | 20 May 2024 | 02:05:35 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with the Lead Pastor from The Bridge Church in Alexandria, Kentucky, Vince Pierri. Vince has his MDiv from Trinity International University and has been in various types of ministry for over a decade. I have known Vince for over five years from when he worked at High Point Church in Madison, WI. When I was 17, Vince shared the Gospel with me and became a relentless mentor in my life helping me grow in my faith and become more like Christ. We talked about an album Vince created years ago while he was working at High Point Church in Madison, WI, The Greatest Story Ever Told. Vince shared his journey to creating the album and we talked about its theological impact on kids. Then we discussed my (Andy) article on Art, Music, and Worship. We talked about the different musical mediums a person can use to elicit different kinds of emotions. We also discussed the way people perceive the Truth of God and how we should respond to many different interpretations of the truth. I hope you enjoy! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #102 // Why Should Christians Write Stories? (ft. Kathryn Butler) | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:52:04 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with the author of the Dream Keeper Saga, Kathryn Butler. Kathryn got her M.D. at Columbia University and completed her surgical and critical care trailing at Massachusetts General Hospital. She then left the medical industry to homeschool her kids. As a stay at home mom, Kathryn started to write articles for Desiring God and the Gospel Coalition and eventually wrote several books including, Between Life and Death and Glimmers of Grace. In our conversation, we talked about her children’s fantasy series, The Dream Keepers Saga. We also discussed why stories help children build a Christian worldview and a systematic theology. Finally, we talked about how J.R.R. Tolkien persuaded C.S. Lewis to faith by explaining that Christianity is the one True Myth. I hope you enjoy! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #101 // How Does The Old Testament Point Towards Christ? (ft. Dr. Vern Poythress) | 15 Apr 2024 | 01:27:29 | |
In this episode, I got to have a conversation with the Professor of New Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, Dr. Vern Poythress. Dr. Poythress has six academic degrees including his PhD from Harvard University and his Masters of Letters at the University of Cambridge. He is also an ordained teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Poythress served as the New Testament Chair on the oversight committee for the ESV Bible. And on top of all that, he has written many books including, Redeeming Reason, Redeeming Science, and Truth, Theology, and Perspective. In our conversation, Vern and I discussed his newest book, Typology: How the Old Testament Points to Christ, His Church, and the Consummation. We talked about the way in which many people read the Old Testament and problems that arise when one does not look for Christ in their study of the Old Testament. We also discussed the significance of proper Typological study and what can happen if someone does it wrong. I had a great time talking with Dr. Poythress, I hope you enjoy! You can read this book and others for FREE at www.frame-poythress.org Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #100 // Can We Trust Our Bible Translations? (ft. Dr. Stephen Carlson) | 08 Apr 2024 | 01:27:09 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Stephen Carlson. Dr. Carlson is the Associate Professor of Biblical and Early Christian Studies at the Australian Catholic University. He earned his Ph.D in New Testament from Duke University and went on to complete his postdoctoral research fellow at Uppsala University in Sweden. Stephen is also the author to three books; The Gospel Hoax, The Text of Galatians and its History, and Papias of Hierapolis. We talked about textual criticism, what it is, and how it affects our Bible translations. Just recently, Dr. Carlson was in France where he made a discovery of a unregistered manuscript of the Gospel of Mark, we talked about this discovery and what it means. Finally, we discussed why Christians should trust their English Bible translations and we (maybe) learn which Bible translation is Dr. Stephen Carlson’s favorite. I hope you enjoy! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #99 // Is The New Covenant Better Than The Old Covenant? (ft. Jared Compton) | 25 Mar 2024 | 01:02:10 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with Jared Compton. Jared is the Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, MN. Jared has written several books including Psalms 110 and the Logic of Hebrews and Biblical Theology according to the Apostles: How the Earliest Christians Told Israels Story. He is also a frequent writer for Desiring God and has written some for The Gospel Coalition. In this conversation, Jared and I discuss his newest article at Desiring God, Should We Envy Abraham? Jared explains the difference between the Old Covenant God made with His people in the Old Testament and the New Covenant God made through Christ in the New Testament. We talk about the story set forth in Scripture revealing that the New Covenant is better than the Old Covenant! We also discuss how this relates to the necessary relationship between truth and beauty. I hope you enjoy! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #98 // How Should Christians Make Decisions (With The Holy Spirit)? (ft. Vince Pierri) | 18 Mar 2024 | 01:35:10 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with the Lead Pastor from The Bridge Church in Alexandria, Kentucky, Vince Pierri. Vince has his MDiv from Trinity International University and has been in various types of ministry for over a decade. I have known Vince for over five years from when he worked at High Point Church in Madison, WI. When I was 17, Vince shared the Gospel with me and became a relentless mentor in my life helping me grow in my faith and become more like Christ. We talked about a question sent in by a listener on Biblical decision making. The listener had us listen to another podcast clip on decision making that was pretty cessationist. So, we talked about how to make Biblical decisions while listening to the Holy Spirit - this was a difficult task and I hope we did the subject matter justice! I hope yo enjoy! Podcast on decision making: https://spotify.link/MjBdAtzk4Hb 9:25-15:22 and 23:30-30:35 Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #97 // What Is Holy Sexuality? (ft. Dr. Christopher Yuan) | 11 Mar 2024 | 01:52:05 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Christopher Yuan. Dr. Yuan is a scholar, author, and the founder of the Holy Sexuality Project. Christopher tells his testimony about how he went from being a gay, drug dealing convict, in prison for the possession of 9.1 tons of marijuana to repenting of his sins and following Christ. Dr. Yuan has taught at Moody Bible Institute for 12 years and has a doctorate of ministry along with his Masters in Biblical Exegesis and his undergraduate degree. He has written several books including one that he co-wrote with his mom, Out of a far Country: A Gay Son’s Journey to God, A Broken Mother’s Search for Hope, this book has been translated to 7 languages and has sold over 100,000 copies. He also wrote a book called Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story. Right now, Christopher is working on the Holy Sexuality Project. This project is an online training on Biblical sexuality made for families. This includes a 12 part class on Holy Sexuality with animated videos made by the animators at the Bible Project. My conversation with Dr. Yuan was wide ranging, as we discussed his testimony, indwelling sin, the nature of man, sexual identity vs. a Biblical, Christ-centered identity, Gay people’s desire to maintain a gay ethos while claiming to be Christian, and much more. I hope you enjoy! Please go to www.holysexuality.com to look at The Holy Sexuality Project and try a free sample lesson! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #96 // Why Is Narnia So Important? (ft. Hal Poe & David C. Downing) | 05 Mar 2024 | 01:08:45 | |
In this episode, I got to sit down with the Professor of Faith and Culture at Union University, Dr. Hal Poe, and the Co-Director of the Wade Center in Wheaton, IL, Dr. David C. Downing. We talked about why it’s important for Christians to write fantasy stories, what inspired C.S. Lewis to write the Chronicles of Narnia, and the relationship between intellectual thinkers and creative artists. Dr. Hal Poe is a professor and author to many books including The Inklings of Oxford, Becoming C.S. Lewis, The Making of C.S. Lewis, and The Completion of C.S. Lewis. Dr. Poe served as the President of the Edgar Allan Poe foundation for ten years and the American Scientific Affiliation. He also served as the President of The Academy for Evangelism and Theological Education and The C.S. Lewis Foundation of Redland, CA and Oxford, England. Hal Poe is the Founder of the Inklings Fellowship in which he directs the annual Christianity in the Academy Conference, the Inklings Weekend, and every three years, the Inklings Week in Oxford, England. Dr. David C. Downing is the Co-Director of the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL, he is the author of C.S. Lewis: Planets In Peril, The Most Reluctant Convert, and Into The Wardrobe: C.S. Lewis and the Narnia Chronicles. Dr. Downing also received the Paul F. Ford Award for Excellence in Lewis Scholarship and Teaching. David Downing added an introduction and over 400 notes to the new edition of The Pilgrims Regress: The Wade Annotated Edition. I did this podcast in partnership with Rocketsled Studios, Rocketsled Studios is run by Greg Silker. Greg is a film maker, producer, and entrepreneur from Minneapolis, MN. I’ve been working with Greg for over a year now and our team has finally gotten a contract signed that will allow us to start working on an adaptation of the Tales of the Kingdom children’s book series written by David and Karen Mains. We’re super excited to be working on this project. This podcast is part of our research and promotion for this project. If you want to learn more about the project, you can go to www.rocketsledstudios.com and check it out. Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #95 // How Did The Church Start? (ft. Clifton Ward) | 19 Feb 2024 | 01:34:06 | |
In this episode, Andy talks with the Associate Professor of Church History and Theology at Covenant College about the early church, the apostles creed, how the books of the Bible were chosen, and the Great Schism. Clifton Ward is a Professor and has authored many academic books on church history, the church Fathers, and Christian intellectualism. This podcast focuses on the early church Apostles and their relationship to the early church Fathers - how did the Apostles pass their authority on to their disciples? Andy and Clifton also discuss how the 66 canonical books of the Bible came to be. They also talk about the Great Schism that split the church in 1054 A.D. Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #94 // Why Do Protestants Convert? (ft. Brad Littlejohn) | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:48:02 | |
In this episode, Andy talks with Brad Littlejohn. Brad is the Founder and former President of the Davenante Institute and is a fellow at Ethics and Public Policy Center. He has also taught at Moody Bible Institute, Bethlehem College and Seminary, and Patrick Henry College. Andy and Brad discuss his new book, Why Do Protestants Convert?, they talk about the psychological, theological, and sociological reasons for why some young Protestants are converting to Catholicism and even Eastern Orthodoxy. They also talk about young Christians’ desire for doctrinal clarity and even certainty. Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #93 // What Is Orthodoxy? | 05 Feb 2024 | 02:18:22 | |
In this episode, Nic and Andy discuss Chapter 6 of G.K. Chesterton’s book, Orthodoxy. They also discuss church structure, infallibility, doctrine, and Christian Orthodoxy. Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #92 // What Does Jesus Teach Us Through His Miracles? (ft. Vern S. Poythress) | 30 Jan 2024 | 01:32:22 | |
In this episode, Andy interviews author, scholar, and theologian, Vern S. Poythress. They discuss Vern’s book, The Miracles of Jesus: How the Savior's Mighty Acts Serve as Signs of Redemption. Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #91 // Is Theistic Evolution Biblical? (ft. Ken Ham) | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:48:13 | |
In this episode, Andy talks with the founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis, The Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter, Ken Ham. They talk about about Biblical Authority and the validity of the Biblical text as it relates to our origin account in Genesis. Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #90 // Has Israel Gone Too Far? (And Other Questions Related To The War In Israel) | 16 Jan 2024 | 02:13:34 | |
Nic and Andy continue their conversation from last episode, answering questions sent in by a listener. Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| Bonus: Nic And Andy Answer 1/4 Of A Listeners Question | 08 Jan 2024 | 01:13:06 | |
We will answer the rest once Nic is back from his multi-million dollar vacation paid for by his million dollar church salary. Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #89 // How Can Christians Be Intimate With Christ? (ft. Tom Flaherty) | 03 Jan 2024 | 01:00:39 | |
In this episode, Andy and Tom discuss intimacy with Christ. Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| G.K. Chesterton: Orthodoxy (Pt. II) | 27 Dec 2023 | 01:43:05 | |
In this episode, Andy and Nic discuss chapter five of Chesterton's book; Orthodoxy. Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| #88 // Can You Fall Away From Salvation? (ft. Jared Compton) | 12 Dec 2023 | 01:32:15 | |
In this episode, Andy talks with Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Bethlehem Seminary, Jared Compton, about Hebrews 6, falling away from salvation, and much more.
Jared’s Desiring God article on Hebrews 6 Verses on assurance of salvation Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| G.K. Chesterton: Orthodoxy (Pt. I) | 06 Dec 2023 | 01:47:28 | |
Nic and Andy discuss G.K. Chesterton’s book, Orthodoxy.
Doug Wilson on C.S. Lewis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAJcTNCx88I
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| #87 // Should Christians Support Israel? | Is Preston Sprinkle A Heretic? | 22 Nov 2023 | 04:11:00 | |
I (Andy) debated for a couple of weeks on if I should release this episode. For some, it may make you angry (keep it to yourself) and for others, who are insane, it may be enjoyable. If you find yourself getting frustrated - please, pause the podcast and take a break. If you want to know the final results of the episode and not listen to it, here you go: I think Preston is a heretic. Nic does not. Enjoy the pod.
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| #86 // When Should I Leave My Church? (ft. Vince Pierri) | 16 Nov 2023 | 01:25:47 | |
Vince and Andy talk about when someone should leave their church. They also discuss the dangers of church hopping.
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| Testimony: Chris Dolson | 09 Nov 2023 | 01:26:02 | |
In this episode, Andy interviews a pastor from Blackhawk Church in Madison, WI, Chris Dolson.
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| Five Lies of Our Anti - Christian Age: Interview with Rosaria Butterfield | 19 Oct 2023 | 01:11:29 | |
In this episode, Andy and Rosaria Butterfield discuss her new book, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age. They talk about transgenderism, homosexual orientation, and para church organizations.
Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age
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| Street Smarts: Interview with Gregory Koukl | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:55:06 | |
In this interview, Andy talks with Gregory Koukl about his new book, Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges.
Gregory Koukl is an author and founder of Stand to Reason, an organization that trains Christians to think more clearly about their faith and to make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical Christianity and classical Christian values in the public square.
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| #85 // What Is Greed? (ft. Craig Blomberg) | 29 Sep 2023 | 01:18:17 | |
In this episode, Andy interviews Craig Blomberg, a New Testament scholar from Denver Theological Seminary and author of over 30 books including ‘Can We Still Believe The Bible?: An Evangelical Engagement with Contemporary Questions’ and ‘Jesus and the Gospels'. They discuss greed, money, and idolatry. They also talk about sexual orientation, the NFL, and the Denver Nuggets. This was a wide-ranging conversation!
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| #84 // Should I Become A Pastor? (ft. Vince Pierri) | 23 Sep 2023 | 01:29:36 | |
Andy interviews the Senior Pastor at The Bridge Church in Kentucky, Vince Pierre. They talk about what it means to be called into ministry and the responsibilities of a Pastor.
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| The Discussion with Andy Schmitt | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:01:08 | |
Having truthful, honest, and open discussions has become a lost art in America. In this podcast Andy Schmitt will sitting down with different guests to do just that - have open, honest, and truthful discussions!
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| C.S. Lewis: The Pilgrim's Regress (Plus Bonus Content At The End) | 01 Sep 2023 | 02:53:40 | |
Nic and Andy break down the plot, purpose, and characters in C.S. Lewis’s first book, The Pilgrims Regress. At the end they discuss the first Republican general debate, foreign policy, and upcoming interviews.
I Had A Helicopter Mom, I Found Porn Anyway - The Free Press article
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| #83 // What Is Anger? (ft. Jill Reasa) | 29 Aug 2023 | 01:08:59 | |
Jill and Andy discuss what it looks like for Christians to identify anger in their life and how Christians should use or repent of their anger.
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| #82 // Is Christianity Liberal Or Conservative? | 04 Aug 2023 | 01:49:24 | |
In this episode Nic and Andy discuss Nic’s article on liberal and conservative Christianity.
The Article: https://optivnetwork.substack.com/p/is-true-christianity-liberal-or-conservative
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| #81 // What Is Natural Law? (ft. Dr. Samuel Gregg) | 05 Jul 2023 | 01:31:43 | |
In this episode, Andy and Nic interview Samuel Gregg. Dr. Samuel Gregg is an affiliate scholar at the Acton Institute, and serves as the Distinguished Fellow in Political Economy and Senior Research Faculty at the American Institute for Economic Research. He has a D.Phil. in moral philosophy and political economy from Oxford University, and an M.A. in political philosophy from the University of Melbourne. He has written and spoken extensively on questions of political economy, economic history, monetary theory and policy, and natural law theory. He is the author of sixteen books, including On Ordered Liberty(2003), The Commercial Society (2007), Wilhelm Röpke’s Political Economy (2010); Becoming Europe (2013); Reason, Faith, and the Struggle for Western Civilization (2019); The Essential Natural Law (2021); and The Next American Economy: Nation, State and Markets in an Uncertain World (2022). Two of his books have been short-listed for Conservative Book of the Year. Many of his books and over 400 articles and opinion pieces have been translated into a variety of languages. He is also a Contributor to Law and Liberty, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, an Affiliate Scholar at the Acton Institute, a Fellow of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University. He also serves as a Visiting Scholar at the Heritage Foundation.
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| Bonus: What’s Up With Optiv Network? (And We Talk About Other Things Too) | 19 Jun 2023 | 02:02:14 | |
This episode is all over the place - if i (Andy) sound tired in the beginning of this episode it’s because I am. We recorded at 6:30am. Anyway, enjoy this episode and if you haven’t already, please go to the new Optiv Network website and read some articles… and sign up for a subscription!
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| #80 // Did Jesus Descend Into Hell? | 07 Jun 2023 | 01:25:03 | |
Nic and Andy discuss the Apostles Creed and other creeds, confessions, and catechisms. They also talk about where Jesus went after he died. Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: www.optivnetwork.com/subscribe Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| Testimony: Michael Beresford | 24 May 2023 | 01:21:08 | |
In this podcast, Mike Beresford, executive pastor at High Point Church in Madison, WI shares his testimony on coming to faith in Christ. He talks about his journey to becoming the executive pastor at High Point and working in the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Mike discusses what it was like growing up in Washington state, his mother’s impact on his faith, and his time working as a head pastor in Missouri.
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| #79 // How Can Christians Turn Their Heart Towards God? | 19 May 2023 | 01:39:52 | |
Nic and Andy answer a question from a listener about turning our hearts towards God even when we feel like we don’t want to.
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| Interview: Mike Woodruff | 10 May 2023 | 01:44:58 | |
In this episode, Nic and Andy interview Mike Woodruff from Christ Church in Illinois. They discuss service, evangelism, futurism, and more.
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| Bonus: Nic Gibson And Andy Schmitt Discuss Why Most People Are Too Stressed To Function, What It Means To Be A Conservative, The Current Political Landscape, And Much More | 08 May 2023 | 01:35:20 | |
In this bonus episode, Andy and Nic discuss why most people feel to stressed to function, what is happening in politics, if billionaires should be able to influence elections, and much more!
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