Dead Theologians Podcast
Dead Theologians Podcast
Podcast Description
What happens when history’s greatest theological minds enter the conversation?
On the Dead Theologians Podcast, we imagine thought-provoking dialogues between legendary voices of the Church—from Athanasius to Augustine, Luther to Aquinas. These scripted conversations launch us into real-life discussions on faith, truth, and church life today.
Join hosts Matt Jones and Matt Lingafelt as they explore ancient debates with fresh relevance.
We’ve got a lot to learn—if we’re willing to listen.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on key themes such as faith exploration, the intersection of scripture and tradition, and the ongoing impact of theological debates on modern church life. Episode examples include a discussion between Martin Luther and Thomas Aquinas about the relationship between Scripture and church authority, reflecting current challenges faced by American Christians.
What happens when history’s greatest theological minds enter the conversation?
On the Dead Theologians Podcast, we imagine thought-provoking dialogues between legendary voices of the Church—from Athanasius to Augustine, Luther to Aquinas. These scripted conversations launch us into real-life discussions on faith, truth, and church life today.
Join hosts Matt Jones and Matt Lingafelt as they explore ancient debates with fresh relevance.
We’ve got a lot to learn—if we’re willing to listen.
In Part 2 of our conversation on women in ministry, we pick up where we left off—returning to one of the most discussed passages in this debate: 1 Corinthians 14.
- What does Paul mean when he says women should “remain silent in the churches”?
- Is this a universal command—or a response to a specific situation?
We look at how the Church has historically understood and practiced this, including examples of women serving in leadership and ministry roles throughout church history.
We also explore broader theological approaches—including whether questions like this should be grounded primarily in biblical interpretation, church tradition, or the character of God.
Finally, we bring it down to the practical level:
- How should we approach this conversation today?
- What if we disagree?
- And how do we remain unified as the body of Christ?
This is an “in-house” conversation—one where faithful Christians may land in different places, but share the same desire to honor God and be faithful to His Word.
Resources & Documents Referenced
Assemblies of God Position Paper on Women in Ministry.
Personal study notes & annotated materials (including prior version of the A/G position paper).
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We've got a lot to learn, if we're willing to listen.
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