Ideology

In Episode 16 of Season 4, Drew and Mick continue their book review of James K.A. Smith's How Not to Be Secular by looking at Chapter 1. In this episode, they discuss Charles Taylor's three manifestations of secularism over the previous several centuries and how the version we inhabit is largely phenomenological. What are the implications for Christians inhabiting this world? Listen in for more! Connect with us: Email - ideologypc@gmail.com Youtube & Instagram - @ideologypc Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - Lighthouse by Shawn Williams

In Episode 5 of Season 6 of the Ideology Podcast, Drew and Mick dive deep into the topic of hope and its role in a world that often feels meaningless.The conversation revolves around the significance of transcendence in an immanent world. Drew shares an experience he had in Hawaii, where he noticed a bulletin board in a small town filled with spiritual practices such as cow cuddling and astrology. He reflects on how people are searching for something transcendent, a meaning beyond the material world, and how this points to the lack of transcendence in modern life.The episode also examines:The difference between immanence (the material world we experience daily) and transcendence (the reality beyond what we can know or manipulate).How, historically, humans have understood and interacted with both transcendence and immanence.The implications of a world that has increasingly lost transcendence, becoming a closed causal system, and the resulting existential crisis many face today.The spiritual hunger for something beyond the material world and how this leads people to seek meaning through various practices, even if they seem odd or far-fetched.Drew and Mick also discuss how the Church can address this deep spiritual hunger by offering a worldview that fully integrates both transcendence and immanence through Jesus Christ, the one who embodies both perfectly.Connect with us:Email: ideologypc@gmail.comYoutube/Instagram: @ideologypcFeel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentResources referenced:How Then Shall We Live? by Francis SchaefferA Secular Age by Charles TaylorBarna Group’s latest data on spiritual hunger in the WestBackground track (licensed by Musicbed):Lifetime (Instrumental) by The Dramatics

Drew and Mick continue the conversation around transformation—unpacking the believer’s call to impact culture not through power grabs, but through vocation, faithfulness, and holistic living. From Genesis to Revelation, they trace the biblical roots of work as worship, explore the redemptive implications of the creation mandate, and offer a compelling vision for how everyday believers can participate in the Kingdom of God through their unique spheres of influence.Listen in for a thoughtful, hopeful, and practical exploration of vocation as a sacred calling.Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentConnect with us:Email: ideologypc@gmail.comYoutube/Instagram: @ideologypcResources referenced:Surprised by Hope by N.T. WrightHow Then Shall We Live? by Francis SchaefferBEMA Podcast (episodes ~76–81) by Marty SolomonThe Bible: Genesis 1–3; 1 Thessalonians 4; John 19Writings and teaching references by Dallas Willard

In this episode of Ideology, Drew and Mick explore how the Gospel transforms society, emphasizing that culture shapes us even as we seek to reshape it. They discuss historical trends, the risk of cultural captivity, and the need for a holistic gospel that impacts every sphere of life. Rejecting monastic escapism, they highlight key factors for transformation: discipleship, reliance on God’s power, and spiritual warfare. This episode sets the stage for deeper discussions on stewarding revival wisely. Listen in for more!Connect with us at ideologypc@gmail.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment

In Episode 10 of Season 5, Drew and Mick continue a discussion begun in the previous episode about the underlying assumptions and beliefs that affect believer's engagement with culture today. In part 2, they evaluate how manners and grammar, as well as competing and undefined epistemologies present challenges to the modern believer to represent Jesus faithfully to contemporary society. Listen in for more! Connect with us at ideologypc@gmail.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - Waited for You (instrumental) by Tyler Brown Williams

In Episode 9 of Season 5, Drew & Mick revisit some well-worn paths from a fresh perspective, discussing how our corporate underlying beliefs create pathways of social mobility that inform our approach to justice and engagement with the poor, for example. Connect with us at ideologypc@gmail.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - Uncharted by Analog Heart

In Episode 8 of Season 5, Mick interviews Dr. Jamey Miller - senior pastor of Antioch Fort Worth - on the eve of the release of his new book, Surprised by the Trinity - Discovering More of the Love of God. Listen in as Dr. Miller explores the relational nature of the Triune God - Father, Son, and Spirit - revealing how our worship, community, and mission are shaped by this divine reality. Through deep theological reflections and practical insights, Miller invites us to experience the fullness of life in the Trinity, challenging us to engage with God in a way that transforms both thinking and living. **Dr. Miller's book is available to purchase on Amazon Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Connect with us: Email: ideologypc@gmail.com Youtube/Instagram: @ideologypc Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - Una Sola Vez by Max LL

In Episode 7 of Season 5, Drew and Mick continue a discussion about trinitarian theology, looking at some of the main tensions that emerge when contemplating God as both three and one, as well as the traditional attributes of God and how to think about those attributes concerning the different persons of the Trinity. Listen in for more! Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Connect with us: Email: ideologypc@gmail.com Youtube/Instagram: @ideologypc Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - Torrid Piano (pads only) by Bradford Nyght

In Episode 6 of Season 5, Drew and Mick dive deeper into the nuances of trinitarian theology - patristic roots, historical trajectory, and key distinctions - as well as how these ideas intersect with the everyday life of the believer. Listen in for more! Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Connect with us: Email: ideologypc@gmail.com Youtube/Instagram: @ideologypc Resources referenced: - Nicaea and Its Legacy by Lewis Ayres - Retrieving Nicaea by Khaled Anatolios - Multiple articles and books by Michele Rene Brown Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - This is the Beginning (instrumental) by Ely Eira

In Episode 5 of Season 5, Drew and Mick discuss the merits of being diligent students of God. Why should I care about theology? This is an intro session to a longer discussion about the trinitarian nature of God in particular. Listen in for more! Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Connect with us: Email: ideologypc@gmail.com Youtube/Instagram: @ideologypc Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - This is the Beginning (instrumental) by Ely Eira

In Episode 4 of Season 5, Drew and Mick conclude a four-week exploration of the Missio Dei. In this discussion, they discuss how we, as individuals, can participate practically in God's purposes. How do I discern my "calling"? What role does the broader body of Christ play? Listen in for more! Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Connect with us: Email: ideologypc@gmail.com Youtube/Instagram: @ideologypc Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - The Shape of Your Smile by RORE

In Episode 3 of Season 5, Drew and Mick continue to unpack the idea of the Mission of God, this time by looking at the biblical story arc. How is the idea of the Missio Dei developed throughout the Bible? Listen in to find out! Connect with us: - Email: ideologypc@gmail.com - Youtube/Instagram: @ideologypc Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Resources referenced: - The Mission of God by Christopher Wright - Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in the Theology of Mission by David Bosch Background track (licensed by Musicbed): - Sunshine (instrumental) by Leucadia

In Episode 2 of Season 5, Drew and Mick continue to reflect on the theme of "The Mission of God." Here they explore how modern narratives regarding church growth throughout the centuries can be connected to colonialism. Has the work of missionaries been detrimental to culture? Listen in for more! Connect with us: - Email: ideologypc@gmail.com - Youtube/Instagram: @ideologypc Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Resources referenced: - Whose Religion is Christianity: The Gospel Beyond the West by Lamin Sanneh - The Missionary Movement in Christian History: Studies in the Transmission of the Faith by Andrew Walls - Christian Mission: How Christianity Became a World Religion by Dana Robert Background track (licensed by Musicbed): - So Fresh by The Fancee

In Episode 1 of Season 5, Drew and Mick explore the biblical notion of the mission of God. How should we think about it and what are the main modern challenges to the missio Dei? What are the implications for followers of Christ for how we understand the Biblical mandate? Listen in for more! Connect with us: - Email: ideologypc@gmail.com - Youtube/Instagram: @ideologypc Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Resources referenced: - Transcending Mission: The Eclipse of a Modern Tradition by Michael Stroope - The Trinitarian Theology of Saint Thomas Aquinas by Gilles Emery - Divine Missions by Adonis Vidu Background track (licensed by Musicbed): - Signals by Steven Gutheinz

In Episode 23 of Season 4, Drew and Mick address some listener questions in this fourth and final installment of a look at Pentecostal theology. Why do some churches teach cessationism? How should we understand the validity of the "manifestations" of the Spirit? What about the public use of the gifts? Listen in to find out! Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Connect with us: Email - ideologypc@gmail.com Youtube/Instagram - @ideologypc Episode notes: - "Tongues Speaking in the Early Church" by David Capes (article) - Commentary on Corinthians by Gordon Fee Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - Ringing Through the Night by Benjamin James

In Episode 22 of Season 4, Drew and Mick continue the exploration of Pentecostal theology and specifically a handful of suggestions for charismatic believers moving forward into a robust expression of the faith. How can we learn from our Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, and other Protestant brothers and sisters? What role does liturgy play in the experience of the charismatic church? Listen in for more! Connect with us: Email: ideologypc@gmail.com Youtube/Instagram: @ideologypc Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - Ready to Fly (Instrumental) by Leucadia

In Episode 21 of Season 4, Drew and Mick continue to evaluate Pentecostalism as it represents such a large segment of the global Christian church. What defines Pentecostal theology? Is that a possible task, or is it something that is experienced rather than explained propositionally? Listen in for more! Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Connect with us: - Youtube/Instagram: @ideologypc - Email: ideologypc@gmail.com Show notes: - The Routledge Handbook of Pentecostal Theology by Christopher Stephenson - Baptized in the Spirit by Frank Macchia - Spirit, Word, Community by Amos Yong - Thinking in Tongues by James KA Smith - Pentecostal Theology: Living the Full Gospel by Wolfgang Vondey Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - Peace by Lane King

In Episode 20 of Season 4, Drew and Mick begin a multi-episode exploration of Pentecostalism. In this first installment, they seek to establish some definitions - what is Pentecostalism? Charismatic? Neo-pentecostalism? Third-wave spirituality? Pentecostals are on track to become the largest branch of the global church within our lifetimes. Tune in to see how and why this is significant to modern, Western believers. Connect with us: Email: ideologypc@gmail.com Youtube/Instagram: @ideologypc Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment References: - The Cambridge Companion to Pentecostalism by Cecil M. Robeck & Amos Yong - Fire from Heaven by Harvey Cox - The Spirit Poured Out on All Flesh by Amos Yong - Pentecostalism: A Guide for the Perplexed by Wolfgang Vondey - Theological Roots of Pentecostalism by Donald Dayton - The Supernatural and the Circuit Rider by Rimi Xhemajli - Pentecostals: Origins & Developments by Walter Hollenweger - Where are the Poor by Philip Wingeier-Rayo - Coping with Poverty: Pentecostals and Christian Base Communities in Brazil by Cecelia Loreto Mariz Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - Memory by Why We Wander

In Episode 19 of Season 4, Drew and Mick conclude a review of James K.A. Smith's How (Not) to Be Secular by looking at chapters 4 and 5, evaluating the key shifts that have led to the "age of authenticity" that we now live in and how to inhabit this world as followers of Christ. Connect with us: Email - ideologypc@gmail.com Youtube/Instagram - @ideologypc Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - Madre Terra by Kisnou

Ever wondered why we can't shake the feel that there must be something more? Listen in to Episode 18 of Season 4 as Drew and Mick continue to unpack Smith's How (Not) to Be Secular. Here they look at Chapter 3 titled "The Malaise of Immanence" and discuss the fragility of secular beliefs in light of the human inclination toward the transcendent. Connect with us: - Youtube & Instagram: @ideologypc - Email: ideologypc@gmail.com Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - Lux by Ryan Taubert