#191: Spiritual Health: Doing theology with Jen Wilkin
What are the benefits of studying theology? Isn’t theology for those in seminary or pastors? Do you need to study it? The truth is this: You are a theologian.
If you’re like me, you’re like, “Am I a theologian? I’m pretty sure theologians went to seminary and read ancient texts and write papers about abstract attributes of God. I’m pretty sure I’m not one.”
Through this conversation, Jen Wilkin will convince you of how you really, truly are a theologian in your right-now life and why that’s important for today’s world and generations to come. (Y’all, some of the stats Jen shares about what current evangelicals believe about basic Christian doctrine are shocking.)
If you’ve ever doubted that you’re a theologian, that it’s above your pay grade, that it’s all head-knowledge and no experience, or that it’s too academic for your liking, please listen to Jen’s wisdom on why theology matters in your everyday, busy and full life.
Theology may feel like a big topic, so I’m thankful Jen is here to walk us through the importance of it.
In today’s episode, you’ll receive practical strategies and anchoring truths as you learn how to honor God. You’ll learn:
- What theology is,
- What are first-tier theological issues,
- What to do (and not do!) when you disagree with someone on a theological point,
- And the value of having theological conversations with our brothers in Christ.
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- You Are a Theologian by J.T. English and Jen Wilkin
- Inductive Bible Study
- Knowing Faith podcast
- R.C. Sproul
- Systemic Theology by Louis Berkof
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