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.
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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.
What does it actually mean to be human?
In this episode of the Dead Theologians Podcast, we explore one of the oldest and most important questions in theology, philosophy, and human existence itself. Are humans made of body and soul? Body, soul, and spirit? Or are we better understood as an inseparable unity?
Featuring quotes and ideas from John Calvin, Karl Barth, and Watchman Nee, we discuss dualism, trichotomy, psychosomatic unity, sanctification, the intermediate state, resurrection, and the biblical language surrounding body, soul, and spirit.
Along the way, we also begin exploring modern questions that emerge from Christian anthropology:
What separates humans from animals? Could artificial intelligence ever possess personhood? And what does the image of God truly mean?
This conversation serves as the foundation for our upcoming discussion on AI, consciousness, and where humanity is heading.
If you have questions, thoughts, or want to continue the conversation, we’d love to hear from you:
We've got a lot to learn, if we're willing to listen.
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