Theology for the Rest of Us podcast

Theology for the Rest of Us

Theology For The Rest of Us gives quick simple answers to some of the toughest and most asked questions about God, Christianity, and the Bible. We answer questions on a variety of topics related to theology in a way that any person can understand, not just theology experts. This podcast is hosted by author and pastor Kenny Ortiz. This show covers topics such as systematic theology, prayer, new covenants, baptism, tithing, love, sex, gambling, legalism, spiritual gifts, the resurrection of Jesus, church history, relationships, fasting, Calvinism and Arminianism, eschatology, common heresies, the importance of global missions, and even some political topics. Episodes feature experts such as David Mathis, Andy Stanley, Aubrey Sampson, Don Whitney, Preston Sprinkle, Nate Akin, Barnabas Piper, and several other pastors, leaders, and content creators.

Theology For The Rest of Us gives quick simple answers to some of the toughest and most asked questions about God, Christianity, and the Bible. We answer questions on a variety of topics related to theology in a way that any person can understand, not just theology experts. This podcast is hosted by author and pastor Kenny Ortiz. This show covers topics such as systematic theology, prayer, new covenants, baptism, tithing, love, sex, gambling, legalism, spiritual gifts, the resurrection of Jesus, church history, relationships, fasting, Calvinism and Arminianism, eschatology, common heresies, the importance of global missions, and even some political topics. Episodes feature experts such as David Mathis, Andy Stanley, Aubrey Sampson, Don Whitney, Preston Sprinkle, Nate Akin, Barnabas Piper, and several other pastors, leaders, and content creators.

 

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297: “Total Depravity”: The Heart of the Debate

In this episode Kenny again tackles the “Calvinism and Arminianism” debate (wh... more

06 Jan 2025

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06 Jan 2025


#297

296: Calvinism vs. Arminianism: Are We Even Asking the Right Question?

In this episode Kenny tackles one of the most heated debates amongst evangelicals: Calvini... more

24 Jun 2024

17 MINS

17:37

24 Jun 2024


#296

295: What Are the 5 Points of Calvinism? What is TULIP?

In this episode Kenny explains the historical origins and evolution of Calvinist soteriolo... more

21 Jun 2024

22 MINS

22:29

21 Jun 2024


#295

294: What are the Five Solas? Why do they Matter?

In this episode Kenny explains the heart of Protestant theology, which can be summed up in... more

06 Jun 2024

19 MINS

19:00

06 Jun 2024


#294

293: What is Reformed Theology? Is it the Same as Calvinism?

In this episode, Kenny briefly explains and outlines the history and essence of Reformed T... more

05 Jun 2024

26 MINS

26:34

05 Jun 2024


#293

292: The Podcast is Back & Kindness is Not Niceness

After a four year hiatus, Kenny Ortiz is resurrecting the “Theology for the Rest of ... more

31 May 2024

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31 May 2024


#292

291: Navigating Different Social-Distancing Convictions

In this episode, Kenny tackles the reality that there will be various opinions and convict... more

29 Apr 2020

09 MINS

09:52

29 Apr 2020


#291

290: Reacting to COVID-19 on Social Media

In this episode, Kenny encourages and challenges listeners to be very careful with what th... more

28 Apr 2020

17 MINS

17:44

28 Apr 2020


#290

289: These Are Not Uncertain Times! (What About COVID-19?)

Currently, the world is facing a global pandemic—the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In the ... more

27 Apr 2020

23 MINS

23:08

27 Apr 2020


#289

288: Are Short-Term Missions a Waste?

Each year North American evangelicals spend millions of dollars on short-term missions tri... more

05 Nov 2019

14 MINS

14:25

05 Nov 2019


#288

287: How Much Money Should I Be Giving?

In this episode, Kenny answers the question: “How Much Money Should I Be Giving?&#82... more

31 Oct 2019

07 MINS

07:47

31 Oct 2019


#287

286: What Does it Mean to be ‘Saved’?

In this episode, Kenny tackles the word “saved” and how it’s utilized by... more

29 Oct 2019

08 MINS

08:54

29 Oct 2019


#286

285: Why Did God Allow Sin?

People often ask, “Why did God allow Adam to sin in the first place?” Many hav... more

17 Oct 2019

07 MINS

07:53

17 Oct 2019


#285

284: What Types of Things Should We Pray For?

This episode is a sequel to the previous episode. In episode 283 Kenny responded to an ema... more

12 Aug 2019

15 MINS

15:45

12 Aug 2019


#284

283: Should We Recite Specific Prayers?

In this episode, Kenny answers an email from a regular listener about prayer. The email as... more

08 Aug 2019

12 MINS

12:46

08 Aug 2019


#283

282: Did Christianity Copy From Pagan Religions?

Some skeptics claim that Christianity stole its fundamental claims from preexisting pagan ... more

06 Aug 2019

17 MINS

17:57

06 Aug 2019


#282

281: Did Jesus Really Exist?

Was Jesus a real person? Did he actually exist? Is there evidence that Jesus was a real hi... more

25 Jul 2019

20 MINS

20:52

25 Jul 2019


#281

TEDx Talk: “How to be a Great Mentor”

In May 2019, Bethany Global University hosted a TEDx event. At that event, Kenny Ortiz was... more

13 Jul 2019

01 MINS

01:46

13 Jul 2019