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    Optiv Theology Podcast

    Co-hosts Andy Schmitt and Nic Gibson discuss theology, culture, and other topics related to Christian life. They seek to answer some of the big questions that the Bible presents and help others think more deeply about faith. As they bring different views from separate generations, they model Christian discipleship and implore others to engage in thoughtful discussion and debate.
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    Episodes (132)

    The Discussion with Andy Schmitt

    The Discussion with Andy Schmitt

    Having truthful, honest, and open discussions has become a lost art in America. In this podcast Andy Schmitt will sitting down with different guests to do just that - have open, honest, and truthful discussions!

     

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    C.S. Lewis: The Pilgrim's Regress (Plus Bonus Content At The End)

    C.S. Lewis: The Pilgrim's Regress (Plus Bonus Content At The End)

    Nic and Andy break down the plot, purpose, and characters in C.S. Lewis’s first book, The Pilgrims Regress. At the end they discuss the first Republican general debate, foreign policy, and upcoming interviews.

     

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    #83 // What Is Anger? (ft. Jill Reasa)

    #83 // What Is Anger? (ft. Jill Reasa)

    Jill and Andy discuss what it looks like for Christians to identify anger in their life and how Christians should use or repent of their anger. 

     

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    #82 // Is Christianity Liberal Or Conservative?

    #82 // Is Christianity Liberal Or Conservative?

    In this episode Nic and Andy discuss Nic’s article on liberal and conservative Christianity. 

     

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    #81 // What Is Natural Law? (ft. Dr. Samuel Gregg)

    #81 // What Is Natural Law? (ft. Dr. Samuel Gregg)

    In this episode, Andy and Nic interview Samuel Gregg. Dr. Samuel Gregg is an affiliate scholar at the Acton Institute, and serves as the Distinguished Fellow in Political Economy and Senior Research Faculty at the American Institute for Economic Research.

    He has a D.Phil. in moral philosophy and political economy from Oxford University, and an M.A. in political philosophy from the University of Melbourne.

    He has written and spoken extensively on questions of political economy, economic history, monetary theory and policy, and natural law theory. He is the author of sixteen books, including On Ordered Liberty(2003), The Commercial Society (2007), Wilhelm Röpke’s Political Economy (2010); Becoming Europe (2013); Reason, Faith, and the Struggle for Western Civilization (2019); The Essential Natural Law (2021); and The Next American Economy: Nation, State and Markets in an Uncertain World (2022). Two of his books have been short-listed for Conservative Book of the Year. Many of his books and over 400 articles and opinion pieces have been translated into a variety of languages. He is also a Contributor to Law and Liberty, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, an Affiliate Scholar at the Acton Institute, a Fellow of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University. He also serves as a Visiting Scholar at the Heritage Foundation.

     

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    Bonus: What’s Up With Optiv Network? (And We Talk About Other Things Too)

    Bonus: What’s Up With Optiv Network? (And We Talk About Other Things Too)

    This episode is all over the place - if i (Andy) sound tired in the beginning of this episode it’s because I am. We recorded at 6:30am. Anyway, enjoy this episode and if you haven’t already, please go to the new Optiv Network website and read some articles… and sign up for a subscription!

     

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    #80 // Did Jesus Descend Into Hell?

    #80 // Did Jesus Descend Into Hell?

    Nic and Andy discuss the Apostles Creed and other creeds, confessions, and catechisms. They also talk about where Jesus went after he died.

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    Testimony: Michael Beresford

    Testimony: Michael Beresford

    In this podcast, Mike Beresford, executive pastor at High Point Church in Madison, WI shares his testimony on coming to faith in Christ. He talks about his journey to becoming the executive pastor at High Point and working in the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Mike discusses what it was like growing up in Washington state, his mother’s impact on his faith, and his time working as a head pastor in Missouri. 

     

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    #79 // How Can Christians Turn Their Heart Towards God?

    #79 // How Can Christians Turn Their Heart Towards God?

    Nic and Andy answer a question from a listener about turning our hearts towards God even when we feel like we don’t want to.

     

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    Interview: Mike Woodruff

    Interview: Mike Woodruff

    In this episode, Nic and Andy interview Mike Woodruff from Christ Church in Illinois. They discuss service, evangelism, futurism, and more.

     

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    Bonus: Nic Gibson And Andy Schmitt Discuss Why Most People Are Too Stressed To Function, What It Means To Be A Conservative, The Current Political Landscape, And Much More

    Bonus: Nic Gibson And Andy Schmitt Discuss Why Most People Are Too Stressed To Function, What It Means To Be A Conservative, The Current Political Landscape, And Much More

    In this bonus episode, Andy and Nic discuss why most people feel to stressed to function, what is happening in politics, if billionaires should be able to influence elections, and much more!

     

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    #78 // What Is Making Me Sin?

    #78 // What Is Making Me Sin?

    In this episode, Andy and Nic discuss sin nature, devils, demons, and what is responsible for our own sin.

     

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    Bonus: Nashville School Shooting

    Bonus: Nashville School Shooting

    In this episode Nic and Andy discuss the tragic Nashville, TN shooting that happened on March 27th. They discuss how christians should respond to this event and others like it.

     

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    #77 // What Does It Mean To Be A Missionary? (ft. Manohar James)

    #77 // What Does It Mean To Be A Missionary? (ft. Manohar James)

    Pastor Nic, Andy, and Manohar James discuss missions work and how to spread the gospel.

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    #76 // Should Christians Swear?

    #76 // Should Christians Swear?

    Nic and Andy talks about speech and language as it relates to Christian life and obedience to Christ.

     

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    Testimony: Anneliese

    Testimony: Anneliese

    Anneliese from the Feminine Not Feminist Podcast shares her story.

     

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    enFebruary 25, 2023

    #75 // What Is Revival?

    #75 // What Is Revival?

    In light of the Asbury revival, Nic and Andy talk about the history of revivals and how to discern whether a revival is legit or not. 

     

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    #74 // Can You Be A "Red Letter" Christian?

    #74 // Can You Be A "Red Letter" Christian?

    Nic and Andy talk about reading and understanding the whole Bible, not just Jesus' words.

     

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    #73 // Is Church Membership Biblical?

    #73 // Is Church Membership Biblical?

    Nic and Andy discuss the purpose of church membership and the how to govern a local church body.

     

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    #72 // How Should Christians Parent? (pt. II)

    #72 // How Should Christians Parent? (pt. II)

    Nic and Andy discuss parenting through different developmental stages.

     

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