Cultural Perspectives Episodes

Engage with discussions on how contemporary cultural issues intersect with faith, including current events, societal challenges, and their theological implications.
Ep. 56: Did the Nephilim Come to America? The Ozarks Evidence Nobody Talks About
June 1, 2026

Ep. 56: Did the Nephilim Come to America? The Ozarks Evidence Nobody …

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 ske...

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Ep. 54: The Alien Deception: What Scripture Reveals About UAPs
May 18, 2026

Ep. 54: The Alien Deception: What Scripture Reveals About UAPs

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 scriptu...

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Ep. 50: Is AI the Antichrist? What the Bible Says About Artificial Intelligence
April 20, 2026

Ep. 50: Is AI the Antichrist? What the Bible Says About Artificial In…

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 me...

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Ep. 42: Why Don’t Christians Share the Gospel?: Evangelism, Repentance & the Fear of Rejection
Feb. 23, 2026

Ep. 42: Why Don’t Christians Share the Gospel?: Evangelism, Repentanc…

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...

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Ep. 41: Is Revival Breaking Out in America? | Church Unity, Missions & a Generation Hungry for Truth
Feb. 16, 2026

Ep. 41: Is Revival Breaking Out in America? | Church Unity, Missions …

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...

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Ep. 38: When Emotions Deform Theology: Faith, Feelings, and the Book of Ruth w/Pastor Matt Truax
Jan. 26, 2026

Ep. 38: When Emotions Deform Theology: Faith, Feelings, and the Book …

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 ...

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Ep. 37: Venezuela, Maduro, Antisemitism, and Christian Nationalism — A Messianic Jewish Perspective
Jan. 19, 2026

Ep. 37: Venezuela, Maduro, Antisemitism, and Christian Nationalism — …

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 unf...

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Ep. 34: Amish Ghost Stories, Demons, and the Unseen Realm:Christian Conversation on the Spirit World
Dec. 15, 2025

Ep. 34: Amish Ghost Stories, Demons, and the Unseen Realm:Christian C…

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 every...

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Ep. 33: Women in Ministry, Methodist Theology & Biblical Authority: With Pastor Shannon Greene
Dec. 8, 2025

Ep. 33: Women in Ministry, Methodist Theology & Biblical Authority: W…

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 o...

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Ep. 32: Biblical Marriage Explained: Wives, Submission, & God’s Design for the Home
Dec. 1, 2025

Ep. 32: Biblical Marriage Explained: Wives, Submission, & God’s Desig…

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, ...

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Ep. 31: Biblical Masculinity & Godly Husbands: What Scripture Really Says About Leading Your Home
Nov. 24, 2025

Ep. 31: Biblical Masculinity & Godly Husbands: What Scripture Really …

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 cul...

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Ep. 27: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What the Bible Says About Halloween
Oct. 27, 2025

Ep. 27: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What the Bible Says Ab…

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 s...

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Ep. 24: Can You Mix Jesus with the World? The Dangers of Syncretism in the Church
Oct. 6, 2025

Ep. 24: Can You Mix Jesus with the World? The Dangers of Syncretism i…

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...

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Ep. 21: Jehovah’s Witnesses & The False Jesus Problem: Legalism & Why JW Theology Falls Apart
Sept. 15, 2025

Ep. 21: Jehovah’s Witnesses & The False Jesus Problem: Legalism & Why…

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...

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Ep. 20: Mormons EXPOSED: Polygamy, Secret Handshakes & Space Gods
Sept. 8, 2025

Ep. 20: Mormons EXPOSED: Polygamy, Secret Handshakes & Space Gods

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 Def...

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Ep. 19: Air1’s Dan Opens Up: Worship vs. CCM, Christian Celebrity, & the State of the Church
Sept. 1, 2025

Ep. 19: Air1’s Dan Opens Up: Worship vs. CCM, Christian Celebrity, & …

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 Sho...

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Ep. 17: Sex, Marriage, & Rock 'n' Roll??: God's Design for Sex & How We Wrecked It!
Aug. 17, 2025

Ep. 17: Sex, Marriage, & Rock 'n' Roll??: God's Design for Sex & How …

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 Corinth...

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Ep. 14: Universalism, NAR-cissism, & the Deforming Charismatic Culture: Hard Truth w/Michael Miller
July 28, 2025

Ep. 14: Universalism, NAR-cissism, & the Deforming Charismatic Cultur…

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 ...

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Ep. 13: Is The N.A.R. Deforming Theology?: Uncovering The New Apostolic Reformation
July 21, 2025

Ep. 13: Is The N.A.R. Deforming Theology?: Uncovering The New Apostol…

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...

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Ep. 12: Is Your Denomination Still Biblical? A Brief Exploration of Traditions and Denominations
July 14, 2025

Ep. 12: Is Your Denomination Still Biblical? A Brief Exploration of T…

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 th...

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Ep. 10: Post-Trib, Demons & Bungee-Jump Faith – Michael DeShon’s Raw Testimony & End Times Warning
June 30, 2025

Ep. 10: Post-Trib, Demons & Bungee-Jump Faith – Michael DeShon’s Raw …

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...

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Ep. 9:  Exploring the Origin of Sin: Theology, Scripture, Movie Quotes, and Various Shenanigans
June 23, 2025

Ep. 9: Exploring the Origin of Sin: Theology, Scripture, Movie Quote…

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 conv...

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Ep. 8: Zionism, Rapture Math & Flower Pots: A Conversation with Messianic Rabbi Brian Samuel
June 16, 2025

Ep. 8: Zionism, Rapture Math & Flower Pots: A Conversation with Messi…

In this lighthearted yet theologically rich episode of Deformed Theology, we welcome a truly unique guest—Messianic Rabbi Brian Samuel. Buckle up as we dive into the deep end of Scripture, and explore serious topics without t...

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Ep. 7: Trumpet, Theology and Tour Vans: A No Treaty Conversation
June 9, 2025

Ep. 7: Trumpet, Theology and Tour Vans: A No Treaty Conversation

In this powerful and laugh-out-loud episode of Deformed Theology, we sit down with Danny and Greg from the up-and-coming Christian metalcore band, No Treaty—the same band behind the viral track “Trumpet.” With authenticity, h...

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