Lisa and Marcos begin talking about the oft-neglected topic of Anthropology. The conversation begins with a look at human beings being specially created by God and what that means for us today. 

Family Discussion

A Special Creation

Family Discussion is back! Before Marcos and Lisa dive back into discussions of ethnicity, justice, and systematic theology, they take a moment to reflect on a popular podcast and the important questions it raises for public Christianity. Get introspective with our hosts and share your thoughts in the comments!

SEASON 4 PREMIERE! Hard Questions about Rising, Falling, and Everything In Between

Family Discussion is back for a super-sized bonus episode! Lisa and Marcos interview a long-time PCA member and Ruling Elder about the challenges facing people of color in Reformed denominations, and why many have decided to stay rather than leave. This episode adds an important perspective to ongoing race and justice conversations in Reformed and evangelical circles. 

BONUS EPISODE! #WhyWeStay

After a break for Holy Week, Family Discussion is back for their Season 3 Finale! Lisa and Marcos reflect on the year that's passed before considering the impact our cultural blinders have on the right reading of Scripture. We hope you've enjoyed this season, and we'll be back again very soon!

Season Finale! Culture's Impact on Bible Reading

In this week's episode, Lisa and Marcos discuss why knowing the contexts of the writers of Scripture can help us interpret rightly. Why do these original contexts matter? What can happen when we ignore the context? How does application change when context is considered? 

The Cultural Contexts of the Biblical Writers

Lisa and Marcos continue discussing special revelation by asking, "What is the Story of the Bible"? How we read the main story of the Bible can impact how we apply that story to our current context. Listen in to this clarifying discussion.

The Story of Special Revelation

Lisa and Marcos continue their journey through systematic theology and justice by taking a look at the Bible. Does Special Revelation extend beyond the Bible? What does understanding the Bible as Special Revelation mean for us as we wrestle through the issues of today?

The Bible as Special Revelation

Lisa and Marcos use the current CRT controversies as a test case for this question: How do we understand the limits of general revelation when studied apart from Scripture? Are there limits to this knowledge? How do we make sure we stay on track, particularly when controversy erupts in a "common grace field" like sociology? 

The Limits of General Revelation

This week, Lisa and Marcos continue their journey through systematic categories and take a look at the doctrine of revelation. How does the Self-Revelation of God help us think through social justice issues today? 

God's Self-Revelation

Lisa and Marcos take a break from their discussions of social justice to address the horrific reports of abuse perpetrated by Ravi Zacharias and the dysfunction at Hillsong Church. Does American Evangelicalism have a future? Pull up a chair for this important Family Discussion. 

SPECIAL EPISODE: Ravi, Hillsong, and the Uncertain Future of American Evangelicalism

Whenever Christians talk about Justice, they need to ask about the Justice of God. What does it mean that God is "Just"? What kinds of justice are in the Bible and how can Christians apply them today? Lisa and Marcos continue their systematic look at contentious issues. 

God is Just

Marcos and Lisa continue their discussions of ethnicity and social justice from the lens of systematic theology. How does the doctrine of God as Creator help us understand these current issues?

God as Creator

Marcos and Lisa begin their work of applying Systematic Theology to questions of race, ethnicity, and justice. What does the Doctrine of God, particularly the Doctrine of the Trinity, have to say to these important issues? Dive into these deep waters for a filling conversation!

The Trinity and Justice

Season Three is back! And we're taking a bit of a turn for this second part of the season. Now that we've discussed some of the definitions of race and justice, how might Christians use the categories of systematic theology to move the conversation forward? What is systematic theology anyway? Dive in with Lisa and Marcos for this week's Family Discussion. 

Systematic Theology and Social Justice

What is a digital hireling and why are they damaging for local churches? In today's episode, Lisa and Marcos discuss the distractions and challenges digital hirelings pose, provide tips on how to navigate the many voices clamoring for your attention, and encourage folks into deeper relationships with their local churches. We hope you enjoy this final episode of 2020!

Digital Hirelings

Conversations about contentious topics that encourage people to disagree well. Co-hosted by Marcos Ortega and Lisa Spencer.