Real Life Theology Podcast
Real Life Theology Podcast
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Trusting the Bible Again: Why Jesus Demands Our Submission | Renée Sproles
21 minutes Posted Apr 14, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Introduction
Guest & Episode Topic — Renee Sprouls
Call to Embrace Scripture
Babylon Bee Anecdote
Parenting Class Observations & Cultural Shift
Key Questions: Why Skeptical? How to Convince?
Roots of Modern Skepticism (Enlightenment)
Internet, iPhone & Social Media Influence
Failures of Authority & Cultural Impact
Consequences in Young Adults (Examples)
Challenges Teaching Scripture to Under-40s
Example: Jen Hatmaker & Subjective Authority
What Will Persuade People: Know Jesus & His Teaching
Who Jesus Is (His Identity & Authority)
Jesus on the Old Testament
Jesus’ Preparation for the New Testament (Apostles)
Implications: Submission to Christ and Scripture
Practical Outcomes & Sufficiency of Scripture
Prayer
Outro & Closing
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In this episode Renée Sproles explains that our confidence in Scripture ultimately rests on who Jesus is and what He taught about the Old and New Testaments. She explores why many young adults are skeptical of outside authority—tracing roots from the Enlightenment to today’s internet and social media culture—and calls Christians to embrace wholehearted trust and submission to God’s reliable Word.
Sproles shows how Jesus affirmed the Old Testament, prepared for the New Testament through the apostles, and modeled obedience to Scripture, urging listeners to respond by believing, obeying, and living under Christ’s lordship.