Spiritual Practices Episodes

Explore the significance of spiritual disciplines such as prayer, fasting, and worship and how they shape a believer's relationship with God.
Ep. 55: Fasting and Prayer: What Most Christians Get Wrong
May 25, 2026

Ep. 55: Fasting and Prayer: What Most Christians Get Wrong

Is fasting just about skipping meals — or is there something deeper happening spiritually? In this episode, we break down what biblical fasting actually means, why it's not the same as intermittent fasting, and how the Bible ...

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Ep. 44: Do Spiritual Gifts Still Exist?: The Bible, the Holy Spirit & the Great Commission
March 9, 2026

Ep. 44: Do Spiritual Gifts Still Exist?: The Bible, the Holy Spirit &…

Do spiritual gifts still exist today? Are miracles, prophecy, healing, and speaking in tongues still active in the church—or did they end with the apostles? In Episode 44 of Deformed Theology, Jonathan and David welcome Adam ...

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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. 16: From Sacrifice to Smoke Machines: How Worship Gets Deformed - w/Pastor Ethan Rosenboom
Aug. 11, 2025

Ep. 16: From Sacrifice to Smoke Machines: How Worship Gets Deformed -…

In this thought-provoking episode of Deformed Theology, Jonathan, David, and special guest Pastor Ethan Rosenboom tackle one of the most beloved – and misunderstood – topics in the church: worship. What does the Bible really ...

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Ep. 15: Called By God or Chasing the Stage? A Look at Spiritual Calling Vs. Career Path in Ministry
Aug. 4, 2025

Ep. 15: Called By God or Chasing the Stage? A Look at Spiritual Calli…

This week on Deformed Theology, Jonathan and David dig deep into the critical (and often misunderstood) question: What does it really mean to be called into full-time ministry? Is it enough to feel a personal desire or get a ...

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Episode3: Discipling in the Noise: Youth Ministry, Culture, and the Call of the Church.
May 12, 2025

Episode3: Discipling in the Noise: Youth Ministry, Culture, and the C…

In this episode of Deformed Theology, we welcome Ryan Christopher, Next Gen Director for Northern Missouri, a part of Assemblies of God, for a powerful and candid conversation about the evolving landscape of youth ministry. R...

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Ep. 2: Theology, Tongues, & Tipping - A Conversation with Pastor Drew Tarwater of Forefront Church
May 6, 2025

Ep. 2: Theology, Tongues, & Tipping - A Conversation with Pastor Drew…

In this lively and thoughtful episode of Deformed Theology, we welcome our very first guest—Pastor Drew Tarwater of Forefront Church in Denver, Colorado. With humor, humility, and a whole lot of Scripture, Pastor Drew shares ...

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