Theology is Fun

How can we know that God exists? Is belief in God reasonable? What do creation, conscience, and Scripture reveal about the reality of God?
In this episode of Theology Is Fun, Dr. Cori and Dr. Ben begin a new journey through systematic theology by tackling one of the most fundamental questions of the Christian faith: How can we know God exists?
Together, they explore the biblical doctrine of general revelation, discussing how God reveals Himself through creation and the human conscience. They also explain the difference between systematic theology and biblical theology, examine key passages like Romans 1, Psalm 19, and Genesis 1, and discuss how Christians can engage thoughtfully with atheists, agnostics, and skeptics.
Whether you're a lifelong believer, a curious seeker, or someone looking to strengthen your understanding of the Christian faith, this conversation will help you think more deeply about God's self-revelation and His presence in the world around us.
In This Episode:
What is systematic theology?
The difference between systematic theology and biblical theology
Why the Bible assumes God's existence
General revelation: creation and conscience
What Romans 1 teaches about knowing God
How Christians can discuss God's existence with skeptics
The role of special revelation and Scripture
Why God is knowable, but not fully comprehensible

Key Scriptures:
📖 Genesis 1:1
📖 Psalm 19:1
📖 Romans 1:18-25
📖 Acts 17

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What did John mean when he wrote, “the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified” (John 7:39)? Did the Holy Spirit not exist in the Old Testament? Were believers regenerated before Pentecost?
In this episode of Theology Is Fun, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben dive into one of the most misunderstood passages about the Holy Spirit. Together they explore:
The Holy Spirit’s role in the Old Testament
What actually changed at Pentecost
The difference between the Old and New Covenants
Whether Old Testament believers had the Spirit
Why Jesus had to be glorified before the Spirit was “given”
The meaning of indwelling, regeneration, and union with Christ

Along the way, they discuss David, Saul, Samson, John 7:39, and why reading one verse in isolation can lead to bad theology.
If you’ve ever wondered:
👉 “Where was the Holy Spirit before Pentecost?”
👉 “Can the Holy Spirit leave a believer?”
👉 “What changed after Jesus’ resurrection?”
—this episode is for you.
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Welcome to a special Ireland edition of Theology Is Fun! 🇮🇪
In this episode, Dr. Cori and Dr. Ben sit down in the Irish countryside to unpack one of the most beloved passages in all of Scripture: Psalm 23.
What does “The Lord is my shepherd” really mean?
Was Psalm 23 written for peaceful moments… or seasons of suffering?
And what does it mean to walk through “the valley of the shadow of death” without fear?
Surrounded by sheep, rain, green pastures, and an ancient Irish castle, we dive deep into:
The true context of Psalm 23
Why David wrote this psalm during hardship
Green pastures, still waters, and deep valleys
God’s guidance through seasons of suffering
The meaning of “fear no evil”
Jesus as the fulfillment of Psalm 23 — the Good Shepherd

Whether you’re walking through a difficult season or simply want a deeper understanding of this powerful psalm, we pray this episode encourages you.
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” — Psalm 23:1
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📖 Catch Part 1 if you missed it—this episode continues the conversation
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What should Christians think about AI? Can tools like ChatGPT actually help believers, or are there spiritual dangers we need to take seriously?
In this episode of Theology Is Fun, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, theology, Scripture, wisdom, and Christian discipleship. We talk about whether AI is morally neutral, how believers should use technology wisely, and why AI should never replace God’s Word, biblical meditation, or the work of the Holy Spirit.
We also discuss:
Can AI replace Bible study?
Should pastors and teachers use AI?
Is AI biased?
How do Christians use technology without becoming dependent on it?
What are the dangers of using AI uncritically?
How do we pursue wisdom instead of shortcuts?

Plus… robots playing ping pong, Buddhist AI monks, Tylenol theology, and way too many jokes along the way. 😂

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In this episode of Theology Is Fun, Corey and Ben explore one of Jesus’ most powerful “I AM” statements: “I am the Light of the World.”
What did Jesus really mean? Why does the Bible connect light with life, truth, holiness, salvation, and judgment? And why does darkness become such a dominant theme from Genesis to Revelation?
Together we trace the theme of light and darkness through the entire storyline of Scripture — from “Let there be light” in Genesis, to the plagues of Egypt, the Day of the Lord, the prophets, the coming of Christ, the darkness at the cross, and the final glory of the New Creation where “night will be no more.”
In this conversation:
Why God created light and darkness
How sin changed the meaning of darkness
The biblical connection between darkness and judgment
Jesus as the fulfillment of the “Light” theme in Scripture
What it means to walk as children of light
Why the cross was covered in darkness
The hope of eternal light in Revelation

📖 Key Scriptures:
Genesis 1 • Isaiah 9 • Exodus 10 • Amos 5 • Zephaniah 1 • John 1 • John 8 • Ephesians 5 • 1 John 1 • Revelation 21–22