Episodes

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. 40: Is Power the Measure of Faith? Bethel, Miracles, & Problems w/Modern Charismatic Culture
Feb. 9, 2026

Ep. 40: Is Power the Measure of Faith? Bethel, Miracles, & Problems w…

Is power the true measure of Christian faith — or have we misunderstood what Scripture actually teaches? In this episode of Deformed Theology, we sit down with Adam Parker (Bold Apologia) to examine one of the most pressing q...

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Ep. 39: Does Baptism Save You? Immersion, Salvation, and the Meaning of Baptism Explained
Feb. 2, 2026

Ep. 39: Does Baptism Save You? Immersion, Salvation, and the Meaning …

Does baptism save you? Is water baptism required for salvation, or is it a symbolic act of obedience that follows faith in Christ? In this episode of Deformed Theology, Jonathan and David dive deep into one of the most debate...

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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. 36:Deliverance Is Normal: Spiritual Warfare, Demons, & the Authority of the Christian
Jan. 12, 2026

Ep. 36:Deliverance Is Normal: Spiritual Warfare, Demons, & the Author…

Deliverance Is Normal: Spiritual Warfare, Demons, and the Authority of the Christian Is deliverance ministry extreme—or is it simply biblical Christianity? In this episode of Deformed Theology, we sit down with Michael Miller...

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Ep. 35: Is Santa a Heretic? Season One Reflections, Testimonies, & Why Die Hard Is a Christmas Movie
Dec. 22, 2025

Ep. 35: Is Santa a Heretic? Season One Reflections, Testimonies, & Wh…

Welcome to Episode 35 of Deformed Theology—the final episode of Season One. Somehow, without planning it, we landed on the perfect place to pause, reflect, laugh, and give thanks for what God has done over the past year. This...

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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. 30: What Happens After You Die? Biblical Afterlife — Sheol, Hades, Resurrection & Paradise
Nov. 17, 2025

Ep. 30: What Happens After You Die? Biblical Afterlife — Sheol, Hades…

What really happens after you die? In this episode of Deformed Theology, we take a deep, Scripture-centered dive into one of humanity’s oldest and most mysterious questions: the afterlife. From Sheol and Hades to Abraham’s Bo...

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Ep. 29: (Part 2) On The Holy Spirit: Are The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Active? W/Pastor Drew Tarwater
Nov. 10, 2025

Ep. 29: (Part 2) On The Holy Spirit: Are The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit…

Are the gifts of the Holy Spirit still active today—or did they end with the apostles? In this episode of Deformed Theology, hosts Jonathan and David sit down once again with Pastor Drew Tarwater of Forefront Church in Denver...

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Ep. 28: Who Is the Holy Spirit? (Part 1) Person, Promise, and Power | Deformed Theology Podcast
Nov. 3, 2025

Ep. 28: Who Is the Holy Spirit? (Part 1) Person, Promise, and Power |…

What does the Bible really say about the Holy Spirit? In this episode of Deformed Theology, David and Jonathan dive deep into the person, presence, and power of the Holy Spirit — not as an abstract force, not as a mystical en...

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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. 25: The Celebrity Evangelist: Dylan Novak’s Mission to Reach Hollywood for Christ
Oct. 13, 2025

Ep. 25: The Celebrity Evangelist: Dylan Novak’s Mission to Reach Holl…

In this episode of Deformed Theology, hosts Jonathan & David sit down with Dylan Novak — known as The Celebrity Evangelist — to uncover his incredible story of taking the Gospel directly to some of the biggest names in entert...

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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. 23: From Hippie Revival to City Hall: A Jesus Revolution Redemption Story w/Gary Renne
Sept. 29, 2025

Ep. 23: From Hippie Revival to City Hall: A Jesus Revolution Redempti…

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Deformed Theology, hosts Jonathan and David sit down with Gary Renne — a former pastor, evangelist, and now city councilman — to unpack one of the most fascinating testimonies o...

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Ep. 22: Ex-Amish Pacifist Turned Soldier?! Kate’s Wild Story of Faith
Sept. 22, 2025

Ep. 22: Ex-Amish Pacifist Turned Soldier?! Kate’s Wild Story of Faith

What happens when an Amish pacifist joins the U.S. Army? In this powerful episode of Deformed Theology, we sit down with Kate — a former Old Order Amish woman who left behind horse-and-buggy life, Rumspringa adventures, and s...

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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. 18: From Pentecostal Roots to Baptist Pastor | Doug Richey’s Journey of Faith
Aug. 24, 2025

Ep. 18: From Pentecostal Roots to Baptist Pastor | Doug Richey’s Jour…

Website: ⁠⁠deformedtheologyshow.com⁠ Welcome back to another episode of Deformed Theology, where we’re all about washing feet and flipping tables. In this episode, we sit down with Doug Richey—a man who has worn many hats: Ba...

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