Episodes

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...

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 questions facing modern Charismatic Christianity: when power, miracles, and supernatural experiences become the benchmark of faith, what happens to the gospel? Using Scripture, church history, and careful theological reasoning, we take a hard but fair look at Bethel theology...

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 debated and misunderstood topics in Christian theology: baptism. From the Greek word baptizo—meaning to immerse or fully submerge—to the Hebrew concept of mikvah, this conversation traces baptism from Genesis to the New Testament, uncovering its theological, biblical, and histori...

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. ...

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 (Remnant Radio, Reclamation Church) to confront one of the most neglected and controversial topics in the modern church: deliverance, demons, and spiritual warfare. While the Western Church often reduces the spiritual realm to metaphor or psychology, Scripture presents a...

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 episode is part season recap, part theological reflection, and part Christmas conversation, all wrapped in classic Deformed Theology fashion. From debating Santa Claus and intentional parenting, to revisiting the most impactful testimonies and conversations of the year, to ...

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...

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 Bosom, Paradise, soul sleep, the resurrection, and the intermediate state, this conversation explores the biblical data without sensationalism—just honest theology, humor, and curiosity. We start in the Old Testament with the earliest appearances of Sheol, examining how ancie...

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, Colorado, to dive deep into the mystery, beauty, and controversy surrounding the Holy Spirit and His gifts. This is Part 2 of our series on the Holy Spirit, and we’re going even deeper. Together, we explore what Scripture really says about the gifts listed in 1 Corinthian...

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 energy, but as a person of the Triune God. If you’ve ever wondered who the Holy Spirit is, how He works, or what it means to live “by the Spirit,” this conversation is for you. The hosts explore Scripture with humor, honesty, and humility — wrestling through questions like: ...

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 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 entertainment. From Comic-Cons and movie sets to one-on-one conversations with musicians, comedians, and actors, Dylan has made it his mission to bring the light of Jesus Christ into some of the darkest corners of celebrity culture. 👉 Dylan shares how a simple desire to meet chil...

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...

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 of revival, redemption, and reform in modern Christian history. From a broken home and a rebellious youth in the 1970s to a life-changing vision of Jesus Christ, Gary’s story captures the heart of the original Jesus Movement — a time when God transformed hippies, skeptics, an...

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 strict traditions to follow a radically different path of faith and freedom. Kate opens up about: Growing up Amish without cars, electricity, or modern conveniences Amish beliefs about the end times, the second coming of Christ, and the rapture The real story behind Rumspring...

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...

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: Baptist pastor for nearly 30 years, state representative in Missouri, law enforcement chaplain, Army National Guard combat engineer, and now serving with Alliance Defending Freedom. Doug’s story is one of faith, calling, public service, and perseverance in the face of cultural...