Cultural Perspectives Episodes

Is it possible to be a Christian and stay out of politics? Former Missouri State Representative and pastor Doug Richey — now with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) — joins Jonathan and David to make the case that political engagement isn't optional for believers. Because every law has a moral element. Every budget is a moral document. And Christians are called to be salt and light — not just in the pew, but in the public square. Doug breaks down ADF's work defending religious liberty (18 Supreme ...

Can love of country become an idol? In this episode, Jonathan and David tackle one of the most uncomfortable questions in American Christianity — where's the line between patriotism and Christian nationalism? The American flag in the sanctuary. The merging of faith and politics. The rise of Christian nationalism in the church. What does the Bible actually say about loving your country? Using Philippians 3, Romans 13, 1 Timothy 2, and Colossians 3, they lay out what a biblical, redeemed patriotis...

Nephilim? Giants? Book of Enoch? Fallen Angels? In Missouri?? In 1934, a man named Sterling Price Newberry unearthed a seven-foot skeleton buried in a Missouri mound near the James River — surrounded by seven normal-sized skeletons arranged in a cross-shaped formation. That same burial pattern has since been found in Sardinia, where researchers uncovered eight-foot skeletons in the identical arrangement. Coincidence? Or evidence of something far older than American history? In this episode, Jon...

Are UFOs real? Are aliens demons? With the White House releasing UAP footage and the world buzzing about disclosure, Christians need a biblical framework — not fear. In this episode, Jonathan and David break down what scripture actually says about aliens, UAPs, and cryptids, and whether these phenomena are demonic deception, advanced technology, or something else entirely. We explore:• The 2004 Tic Tac video and what the Bible says about "heavens plural"• Ezekiel's wheels, Elijah's chariot of fi...

Is AI the Antichrist — or just a tool? Christians need to answer this question now. In this episode of Deformed Theology, we explore the biblical, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of artificial intelligence — and what it means for your faith. AI is no longer coming. It's here. And the Church needs a biblical response. We tackle the questions many Christians are asking: Should believers use AI at all? Is AI a neutral tool — like a gun or a car — or something spiritually darker? Could demonic wi...

Why don’t more Christians share the gospel? If we really believe in heaven, hell, salvation, and the saving work of Jesus Christ — why are we so often silent? In this episode of Deformed Theology, Jonathan and David dive deep into the tension every believer feels: the fear of rejection, the fear of offending, and the fear of being misunderstood when it comes to evangelism. Is evangelism supposed to be confrontational? Is it just shouting truth? Is it discipleship? How simple should the gospel...

Is revival breaking out in America right now? In this powerful and timely conversation, we sit down with missionary and pastor Austin Lind to discuss what we are seeing unfold across college campuses, local churches, and even the nations. From reports of extended worship gatherings at Southeastern University to massive evangelistic events drawing thousands, something is happening — and it’s stirring hearts toward truth. But is it revival… or hype? We dive deep into what biblical revival actua...

When Emotions Deform Theology: Faith, Feelings, and the Book of Ruth is a deep, Scripture-driven conversation on how emotions—when elevated above God’s Word—can subtly reshape, distort, and even deform Christian theology. In this episode of Deformed Theology, hosts Jonathan and David are joined by pastor and former Army officer Matt Truax to examine one of the most pressing issues facing the modern church: the tension between faith and feelings. While emotions are a God-given part of the human ...

What happens when the Church forgets the root? In this gripping episode of Deformed Theology, we sit down with Andre, a Venezuelan-born Messianic Jewish believer, to unpack the theological, political, and spiritual crises unfolding in Venezuela, the Western Church, and beyond. From firsthand accounts of life under the Maduro regime, to the persecution of Christians, to the rise of antisemitism within Christianity, this conversation exposes how distorted theology leads to real-world suffering. ...

Western Christianity—especially American Christianity—often treats the spiritual realm as distant, abstract, or merely symbolic. Angels, demons, and spiritual warfare are affirmed doctrinally but functionally ignored in everyday faith. In this episode of Deformed Theology, we challenge that assumption head-on by stepping into the unseen realm through chilling Amish ghost stories, Christian theology, and biblical discernment. Our guest, Kate, returns to the show to share firsthand insight into A...

In this compelling episode of Deformed Theology, we sit down with Pastor Shannon Greene of the First United Methodist Church for one of our most honest and wide-ranging conversations yet. Together we explore the foundations of Methodist theology, women in ministry, biblical interpretation, discipleship, and—most importantly—the modern church’s most intense point of tension: how Christians should approach homosexuality, LGBTQ inclusion, and same-sex relationships within the body of Christ. This i...

In this episode of ⁠Deformed Theology⁠, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood, misapplied, and culturally contested topics in the Christian world today: biblical marriage—specifically the role of wives, submission, respect, strength, and God’s design for the home. After spending last week addressing husbands, we invited our wives, Lacee and April, to join us for a real, unscripted conversation about what biblical womanhood and biblical marriage actually look like according to Scripture...

In this episode of Deformed Theology, David and Jonathan dive deep into one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented topics in Christian living: biblical masculinity and what it truly means to be a godly husband. In a culture drowning in confusion about gender roles, leadership, and marriage, Christians often find themselves caught between toxic caricatures of masculinity and the reactive extremism of modern culture. But Scripture offers clarity—real clarity—on how husbands are called to lea...

It’s that time of year again—and Christians everywhere are asking the same question: Should believers celebrate Halloween? 🎃 In this episode of Deformed Theology, David and Jonathan dive deep into the history, theology, and spiritual implications of Halloween. From ghost stories and ancient pagan roots to Scripture-based discussions on Christian liberty, this conversation tackles one of the most debated topics in the Church. 🔥 Topics Covered: What the Bible actually says about Halloween Paga...

In this thought-provoking In this thought-provoking episode of Deformed Theology, Jonathan and David tackle one of the most dangerous yet overlooked trends in modern Christianity — syncretism — the subtle blending of biblical faith with worldly culture. Can you truly mix Jesus with the world and still call it Christianity? Or does every compromise slowly deform the very truth we’re called to live by? Join us as we dive deep into Scripture, church history, and current events to expose how syncret...

Jehovah’s Witnesses say no birthdays, no Christmas, no guns… but is that just quirky legalism, or a full-blown cult? In this episode of Deformed Theology, Jonathan and David dig into the origins, teachings, and contradictions of the JW movement. From false prophecies about the end of the world to denying the divinity of Christ, we ask the tough questions: Are Jehovah’s Witnesses a Christian denomination or something else entirely? What does the Bible actually say about holidays, modesty, and leg...

What happens when a 14-year-old in the woods claims to see God, finds golden plates nobody else can see, and builds an empire with secret handshakes, polygamy, and space-god theology? You get Mormonism. In this episode of Deformed Theology, David and Jonathan dig into the wild origin story of Joseph Smith, the golden plates, the angel Moroni (or was it Pepperoni?), and why South Park may have given the most accurate breakdown of Mormon beliefs. 👉 We explore: Joseph Smith’s visions and the “golde...

Welcome to another episode of Deformed Theology, where we dig into the real questions shaping faith, church, and culture today. In this conversation, Jonathan and David sit down with Dan from Air1’s Dan & Michelle Morning Show to talk about everything from the future of worship music to the dangers of Christian celebrity. If you’ve ever wrestled with the blurred lines between Christian music and true corporate worship, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Dan shares the inside story of ho...

Did Adam and Eve have sex in the Garden of Eden? In this raw, unfiltered episode of Deformed Theology, we tackle one of the most avoided yet most culturally distorted topics in the Church today: sex. From Genesis to 1 Corinthians, from Proverbs to Romans, we trace God’s original design for sexuality, how sin twisted it, and how our modern world has taken that deformation to the next level. We’re diving head-first into questions and issues the Church often whispers about—if it talks about them at...

In this episode of Deformed Theology, we sit down with Michael Miller of The Remnant Radio podcast for one of the most incisive and convicting conversations we've ever recorded. We talk rapture theories, prophetic abuse, and what’s really deforming modern theology—from toxic church leadership structures to the spiritual confusion bred by the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). Michael shares personal stories and theological insights that challenge charismatic norms, revealing how spiritual authorit...

Partner with us in ministry: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/deftheopod⁠ Summary: In this episode of Deformed Theology, hosts Jonathan and David explore the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), discussing its origins, key figures, and the implications of its teachings. They delve into the concept of the Seven Mountain Mandate, the role of church leadership, and the fivefold ministry as outlined in Ephesians 4. The conversation emphasizes the importance of scriptural alignment and accountability within ch...

In this episode of Deformed Theology, we confront a question many believers avoid: has your church—your denomination—held firm to Scripture, or has it slowly been reshaped by the pressure of culture? We take a hard look at the current state of major Christian denominations in light of Scripture, history, and theology. From Baptist to Methodist, Presbyterian to Pentecostal, we break down the beliefs, doctrines, and shifts that have occurred over time. We examine key doctrines like eschatology, th...

Get ready to question everything—except Jesus. In this episode of Deformed Theology, Jonathan and David sit down with Michael DeShon, a pastor with a wild testimony, deep eschatology takes, and a knack for calling out “bungee-jump theology.” From post-trib rapture debates to Holy Spirit downloads, we explore spiritual warfare, American church culture, and what it means to truly know God. It’s raw, real, and guaranteed to rattle your end-times chart. We dive headfirst into the great rapture deba...

Buckle up for a wild ride through the theological jungle with Deformed Theology! In this episode, hosts Jonathan and David tackle the origin of sin with the enthusiasm of two Sunday school teachers hyped up on coffee and conviction. Expect a scriptural snowball fight, caveman-level questions like "What is sin, anyway?", and enough witty banter to make even an aspiring beat poet jealous ('So I Married An Axe Murderer'... anyone???). From Genesis to Romans, they're diving deep into the fall of man...