Theology Without The Bullsh*t
Theology Without The Bullsh*t
Derek Mellott
A podcast dedicated to exploring the history of Christian theology and the implications Christianity has on our lives. With people leaving the church in droves and interest in theological questions waning, it's time to get a fresh perspective on faith by exploring where it came from and what it means today.The Rev. Dr. Paul Capetz and Derek Mellott discuss these themes and more weekly on Theology Without The Bullsh*t.
A Reformation - Martin Luther Part 2: The Eucharist
In this week's episode we discuss how the role of the sacraments change in Lutheran theology; namely, the eucharist.
Jan 12, 2022
53 min
A Reformation - Martin Luther Part 1
This week's episode discusses the roots of the reformation and how the thoughts of a Catholic monk changed the direction of Christian faith forever - Martin Luther!
Nov 12, 2021
56 min
Atonement: Anselm and Abelard
This weeks episode explores the concept of Atonement by looking at Anselm and Abelard.
Feb 5, 2021
51 min
Anselm and Aquinas: Proofs for God's Existence
In this episode we discuss the rational proof for God's existence by virtue of Anselm's ontological argument, and the empirical proofs offered by Thomas Aquinas.
Sep 3, 2020
59 min
Scholasticism
Tonight we discuss the emergence of Scholasticism during the Middle Ages and the implications therein.
Apr 3, 2020
55 min
The Middle Ages
Continuing on in our exploration of Christianity, the professor and I discuss the Middle Ages. We briefly touch on the east/west split of Christianity and the Roman Empire, Monasticism, Scholasticism, the Renaissance, and the Reformation.
Jan 3, 2020
48 min
The Pelagian Controversy
Tonight Paul and I discuss the Pelagian Controversy. Here we address Augustine on grace, free will, and predestination.
Dec 18, 2019
44 min
The Content of Theology and Christian Agnosticism (No Paul Capetz in this episode)
Hey everyone! It's a special episode tonight. Paul had ministry work to take care of this week and I wanted to provide some content tonight since we took a month of while I was on vacation. Tonight I go into my own personal beliefs about the content of theology highlighted by my own experiences and insight.
Nov 13, 2019
39 min
The Donatist Controversy
Hey everybody and welcome back to another new episode! This week we address the Donatist Controversy. At stake here is whether the moral qualities of a priest nullify their ability to perform the sacrament.
Nov 6, 2019
48 min
Saint Augustine Part III
This week we cover the topic of Augustine's distinctions regarding properly ordered love versus improperly ordered love.
Sep 24, 2019
54 min
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