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Down to Earth Theology Matters

How to Study the Bible Wisely, with Dr. Jason Peters
Episode 2
Can ordinary Christians study the Bible well without going to seminary or learning Greek? In Episode 1 of Down to Earth: Theology Matters, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld sits down with Dr. Jason Peters to explore how everyday believers can read Scripture with clarity, humility, and confidence, while avoiding common mistakes that happen when verses are taken out of context.

Welcome to Down to Earth: Theology Matters

Introduction
Down to Earth: Theology Matters is a Christian podcast designed to make deep theology clear, practical, and accessible for everyday believers. Through biblical teaching, meaningful dialogue, and engaging interviews, each episode helps listeners better understand God’s Word and apply it to real life.

Evil, Suffering, And Why Faith Still Makes Sense

Pastor Bryan Threlkeld continues the “silence of God” discussion by facing the problem of evil and suffering. He points to a fallen world, human freedom, and Jesus sharing in our pain at the cross... then contrasts Christian hope with the bleak silence of a no-God story.

Why Does God Often Seem Silent and Distant?

Pastor Bryan Threlkeld explores the “silence of God” and why God does not force belief through overwhelming displays. Using the Bible, including Luke 16 and Jeremiah 29, he explains how God calls people to seek Him with their whole heart and why faith is about trust and relationship, not just admitting God exists. He also begins addressing a second barrier to belief: why Christians can be such poor advertisements for Christianity.

When Doubt Goes Bad: Skepticism, Cynicism, And Unbelief

Pastor Bryan Threlkeld explains three destructive ways doubt can harden the heart: skepticism, cynicism, and unbelief. Using Scripture, he contrasts honest doubt with a refusal to trust, and calls listeners back to a life that leans on God instead of self-protection.

When Doubt Breaks Trust

Pastor Bryan Threlkeld begins a new teaching on faith, doubt, and trust by showing how relationships depend on trust, and how doubt can turn destructive when it attacks God’s character. Using the Bible, especially Genesis 3 and the story of Doubting Thomas, he explores skepticism as one form of “doubt gone bad” and explains how Jesus meets honest questions with truth and grace.

Faith And Doubt: How Doubt Can Lead To Stronger Faith

Pastor Bryan Threlkeld teaches that doubt is not the opposite of faith but often the environment where faith grows. He explains why everyone lives by faith, why certainty is not required to follow Jesus, and how honest questions can lead to deeper trust and greater faithfulness.

Does God Speak Through The Bible?

Pastor Bryan Threlkeld shows how God speaks through Scripture and why the Bible should be read as one cohesive story with five acts that culminate in the life of Jesus and the establishment of His church. He explains how this framework brings clarity to the law, strengthens confidence in God’s Word, and helps believers move forward with guidance and hope.

God Speaks!

Pastor Bryan Threlkeld answers a big question: does God speak, and can we trust His voice in the Bible? He shows why Scripture carries God’s authority and why it’s best understood as one unfolding story with a clear direction. You’ll also get a simple framework for reading the Old Testament and seeing how it leads to Jesus.

More Reasons Jesus' Teaching Changed The World

Pastor Bryan Threlkeld continues his 2-part series on why Jesus’ teaching changed the world by focusing on who Jesus taught, what He taught, and when He taught. This episode traces how Jesus influenced education, literacy, and the way Christians pursued knowledge throughout history. It ends with a practical question for every listener: Have you made Jesus your teacher?