Orthodoxy (Andy Schmitt)
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| 30 Dec 2022 | Merry Christmas & Happy New year | 01:40:40 | |
Nic Gibson, Andy Schmitt, and Anneliese talk about Mary's significant role in the birth of Christ!
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| 23 Jul 2024 | Optiv Theology Podcast Is Now Orthodoxy | 00:05:41 | |
Just an update: Optiv Theology Podcast is no more! The new name is Orthodoxy. Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 27 Mar 2022 | #47 // What does it mean to be a person? (ft. Michael Matheson Miller) | 01:21:14 | |
Pastor Nic Gibson, Andy Schmitt, and Acton Institute's Michael Matheson Miller discuss what it means to be a human person and how that relates to justice.
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| 15 Apr 2024 | #101 // How Does The Old Testament Point Towards Christ? (ft. Dr. Vern Poythress) | 01:27:29 | |
In this episode, I got to have a conversation with the Professor of New Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, Dr. Vern Poythress. Dr. Poythress has six academic degrees including his PhD from Harvard University and his Masters of Letters at the University of Cambridge. He is also an ordained teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Poythress served as the New Testament Chair on the oversight committee for the ESV Bible. And on top of all that, he has written many books including, Redeeming Reason, Redeeming Science, and Truth, Theology, and Perspective. In our conversation, Vern and I discussed his newest book, Typology: How the Old Testament Points to Christ, His Church, and the Consummation. We talked about the way in which many people read the Old Testament and problems that arise when one does not look for Christ in their study of the Old Testament. We also discussed the significance of proper Typological study and what can happen if someone does it wrong. I had a great time talking with Dr. Poythress, I hope you enjoy! You can read this book and others for FREE at www.frame-poythress.org Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 23 Nov 2021 | Testimony: Jill Reasa | 01:46:28 | |
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| 27 Dec 2023 | G.K. Chesterton: Orthodoxy (Pt. II) | 01:43:05 | |
In this episode, Andy and Nic discuss chapter five of Chesterton's book; Orthodoxy. Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 19 Mar 2021 | Testimony: Kerry Schmitt | 01:59:22 | |
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| 03 Aug 2020 | #19 // What is the Charismatic church? | 01:44:12 | |
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| 07 May 2021 | #32 // Can Christians get divorced? (Part II) | 01:14:57 | |
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| 02 Dec 2021 | #39 // How should Christians interact with politics? (Pt. II) (Ft. Lacy Johnson) | 00:53:03 | |
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| 01 Jul 2024 | #106 // Dr. Michael Ward | The Secret In The Chronicles Of Narnia | 01:19:39 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with Michael Ward. Ward is an English literary critic and theologian at the University of Oxford where he serves as an associate member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion. He is the author of many books including Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis and After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man. Dr. Ward is also a Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University in Texas. Most notably, Ward was in The World Is Not Enough, a James Bond movie from 1999. Michael and I discuss his book, Planet Narnia in this episode. We talk about the Ward’s finding of the secret hidden continuity between the seven books in the Chronicles of Narnia and how each book aligns with a medieval cosmological planet (it sounds crazy but it’s not!). Planet Narnia is one of the most significant books on Lewis and children’s fantasy of this past century, I hope you enjoy learning about it in this conversation. Enjoy! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 13 Apr 2022 | #50 // Biblical Anthropology Series (Part IV) | How is Jesus the image of man and the image of God? | 02:07:26 | |
Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt discuss how Jesus is fully man and fully God.
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| 12 Jul 2024 | Optiv Theology Podcast Is Changing... | 01:00:59 | |
This episode is a bit different. I am giving an update to all our listeners on Optiv Network, why Nic Gibson is no longer on this podcast, and what the podcast will look like moving forward. Links in the podcast: Sheila Stubbs on transgenderism: https://x.com/RepStubbs/status/1509541799521624069 Planned Parenthood endorsement of Sheila Stubbs:  A post shared by @ppawisconsin Sheila Stubbs response to reinstating abortion laws in Wisconsin: https://www.fox6now.com/news/planned-parenthood-abortions-in-wisconsin-resume-next-week Wisconsin State Journal articles on Sheila Stubbs: Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 08 Apr 2024 | #100 // Can We Trust Our Bible Translations? (ft. Dr. Stephen Carlson) | 01:27:09 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Stephen Carlson. Dr. Carlson is the Associate Professor of Biblical and Early Christian Studies at the Australian Catholic University. He earned his Ph.D in New Testament from Duke University and went on to complete his postdoctoral research fellow at Uppsala University in Sweden. Stephen is also the author to three books; The Gospel Hoax, The Text of Galatians and its History, and Papias of Hierapolis. We talked about textual criticism, what it is, and how it affects our Bible translations. Just recently, Dr. Carlson was in France where he made a discovery of a unregistered manuscript of the Gospel of Mark, we talked about this discovery and what it means. Finally, we discussed why Christians should trust their English Bible translations and we (maybe) learn which Bible translation is Dr. Stephen Carlson’s favorite. I hope you enjoy! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | #109 // Jill Nelson | The Complexity Of Foreign Affairs | 02:27:14 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with WORLD Magazine Correspondent, Jill Nelson. Jill has focused a large portion of her reporting of the past several years on the Ukraine/Russia war and the Israel/Hamas war in the Middle East. Our conversation covers the history of these conflicts, the reason for the war, and how Christians should think through these sorts of geopolitical issues. UKRAINE/RUSSIA
March 10, 2022: “Far From Family” Interviews: Cyndee Knight, Ambassador of Father’s House Luis Ruiz, and adoptive parents Jennifer Russ and Phil Graves https://wng.org/articles/far-from-family-1646881083
“Ukrainians seek justice for war crimes” (3-26-22) https://wng.org/roundups/ukrainians-seek-justice-for-war-crimes-1648315482 Interviews: Serhiy Perebyinis (wife killed in Irpin) and Tatyana Kobzar (nephew killed in same attack) ***“Russia’s Rapid Decline” (May 5, 2022) https://wng.org/articles/russias-rapid-decline-1651633867 (Interviews: Pastor Andre Furmanov, Pastor Andrew Berdishev, Baptist Pastor Yuri Sipko, Bishop Albert Ratkin, David Satter) ***“Quest for Justice” (Sept. 10, 2022) https://wng.org/articles/quest-for-justice-1661313430 Interviews: Ludmyla Savchenko, Oleksandra Matviichuk (Nobel Peace Prize 2022), Sergey Rakhuba (Mission Eurasia)
***“Encountering Tribulation” (Dec. 8, 2022) https://wng.org/articles/encountering-tribulation-1670453390 Interview: Mikhail Britsyn
Pastoral perspectives: “United in Faith, Divided by War” (4-12-22) https://wng.org/podcasts/united-in-faith-divided-by-war-1649734795 Andre Furmanov, Oleg Magdych, Oleg Vasilevsky
Ludmyla Savchanko and Rachel Kerr (law professor at King’s College London and co-director of the War Crimes Research Group)
***A 2014 story that unpacks why some Christians support Putin https://wng.org/articles/putins-playbook-1617325335 First invasion: ***https://wng.org/articles/cold-realities-1617329918
https://wng.org/articles/winter-at-the-barricades-1618235450 ISRAEL December Reporting trip: ***“Seed of Hope” (Israel Trip) (1-25-24) Interviews: David Pileggi (Rector of Christ Church in Old City), Pastor Michael Beener, Ran Ferdman, Israel Iluz https://wng.org/articles/seeds-of-hope-1705899552
***I really enjoyed talking with David: “Christians in the Holy Land” (Q&A with David Pileggi-Christ Church Jerusalem) (1-26-24) https://wng.org/articles/christians-and-the-holy-land-1706119688
“Remembering their faces” (Hostages Square in Tel Aviv) (1-23-24) Interviews: Michael Levy, Liad Gross, and others) https://wng.org/podcasts/remembering-their-faces-1705961515
Interview: Pastor Israel Iluz https://wng.org/podcasts/daily-bread-in-a-war-zone-1706130658
***“Neighbors at War” (Settler violence in the West Bank) (2-7-24) Interviews: Mustafa Al Kabeyta, "Joshua Pex" https://wng.org/podcasts/neighbors-at-war-1707243200
https://wng.org/articles/miracles-and-myths-1620595714
“Mass murder gambit: Hamas has the world’s attention. But Can it reignite Arab sympathies?” (12-21-23) Interviews: Pastor Israel Pochtar (WhatsApp), Daniel Pipes, and Haisam Hassanein (FDD)
https://wng.org/articles/pro-palestinian-junta-1620659027 ISOLATIONISM “Exit Stage Right: American conservatives are urging Uncle Sam to bow out of world affairs” (1-11-23) Interviews: AEI’s Matthew Continetti. Sen. John Thune, and Oleg Magdych) https://wng.org/articles/exit-stage-right-1704860393 ISLAM and ISLAMISM ***https://wng.org/podcasts/fighting-radicalization-in-the-west-1618322328
https://wng.org/articles/too-cozy-for-comfort-1617303645
***https://wng.org/articles/northern-migration-1617305085
And I'm including this one because it seems as Christians, we have to also be careful not to shun our Muslim neighbors. God is at work: ***Muslim Background Believers “Seeking a Savior” (3-9-23) Interviews: Georges Houssney (Horizons International), Fouad Masri (Crescent Project), Farah Marvil Saada (Hope for Ishmael), Hamid Hatami (MEHR Ministries), Mike Westerfield (convert) , Abdu Murray (Embrace the Truth) https://wng.org/articles/seeking-a-savior-1678156456 Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 10 Feb 2021 | Testimony: Reagan Kramer | 01:28:02 | |
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| 01 Jun 2022 | #57 // What is the purpose of marriage? (ft. Mike Beresford) | 01:17:18 | |
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| 23 Jul 2021 | Testimony: Bev Coniaris | 01:19:29 | |
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| 06 Aug 2021 | #35 // How should we interact with the Holy Spirit? | 00:59:02 | |
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| 08 Jan 2024 | Bonus: Nic And Andy Answer 1/4 Of A Listeners Question | 01:13:06 | |
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| 29 Apr 2022 | The Truth and Beauty: Interview with Andrew Klavan | 00:52:43 | |
Nic and Andy interview Andrew Klavan and ask him about his new book, The Truth and Beauty: How the Lives and Works of England's Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of Jesus.
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| 14 Jan 2021 | Testimony: Ty Schmitt | 01:38:52 | |
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| 27 Apr 2022 | #52 // Should Christians use social media? | 01:21:36 | |
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| 03 Jan 2024 | #89 // How Can Christians Be Intimate With Christ? (ft. Tom Flaherty) | 01:00:39 | |
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| 21 Feb 2021 | #27 // How was the Earth created? (Part II) | 01:22:35 | |
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| 16 Nov 2020 | #23 // What is Hell? (Part I) | 01:21:49 | |
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| 02 Nov 2022 | #69 // How should Christians talk about transgenderism? | 01:23:42 | |
Nic and Andy respond to a podcast by Preston Sprinkle where he responds to a documentary by Matt Walsh. Good luck reading that last sentence. Enjoy the pod!
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| 23 Apr 2024 | #102 // Why Should Christians Write Stories? (ft. Kathryn Butler) | 00:52:04 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with the author of the Dream Keeper Saga, Kathryn Butler. Kathryn got her M.D. at Columbia University and completed her surgical and critical care trailing at Massachusetts General Hospital. She then left the medical industry to homeschool her kids. As a stay at home mom, Kathryn started to write articles for Desiring God and the Gospel Coalition and eventually wrote several books including, Between Life and Death and Glimmers of Grace. In our conversation, we talked about her children’s fantasy series, The Dream Keepers Saga. We also discussed why stories help children build a Christian worldview and a systematic theology. Finally, we talked about how J.R.R. Tolkien persuaded C.S. Lewis to faith by explaining that Christianity is the one True Myth. I hope you enjoy! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 20 Jun 2024 | #105 // Why Does God Judge Humans? (ft. Thomas R. Schreiner) | 01:09:02 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with Thomas Schreiner. Dr. Schreiner is the Associate Dean for the School of Theology and the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Professor of Biblical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has written many books and commentaries including The Joy of Hearing, Hebrews: An Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary, and The New American Commentary: 1,2 Peter and Jude. Dr. Schreiner also was the New Testament Editor for the English Standard Version Study Bible (ESV). We talked about his newest book, The Justice and Goodness of God. He discussed why Christians sometimes don’t want to talk about God’s judgment and wrath and why non-believers are so reluctant to listen to the truth of God’s judgment. We also talked about the comprehensive nature of God’s love and why one must believe in the wrath and judgment of God to have a full understanding of His love. Finally, we talked about how we should think about Hell and the eternal consequences of sin. I hope you enjoy! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 19 May 2022 | #55 // Why is abortion wrong? (Part I) | 01:42:42 | |
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| 29 Sep 2020 | Testimony: John Sekutowski | 01:10:54 | |
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| 03 Jan 2020 | #5 // What is the full armor of God? (Part I) | 00:59:24 | |
Andy, John, and Nic talk about what we need to know about the full armor of God.
Nic's sermon on the full armor of God: http://highpointchurch.org/sermon/equipping-yourself-like-jesus/
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| 13 Apr 2021 | Testimony: Tom Flaherty | 01:02:40 | |
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| 22 Nov 2019 | #3 // How should we date? (Part I) | 01:11:21 | |
Andy, John, Nic, and Hannah talk about how to date as a Christian in our current cultural climate.
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| 16 Nov 2023 | #86 // When Should I Leave My Church? (ft. Vince Pierri) | 01:25:47 | |
Vince and Andy talk about when someone should leave their church. They also discuss the dangers of church hopping.
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| 01 Mar 2021 | #28 // What is starlight theory? | 01:24:51 | |
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| 22 Nov 2023 | #87 // Should Christians Support Israel? | Is Preston Sprinkle A Heretic? | 04:11:00 | |
I (Andy) debated for a couple of weeks on if I should release this episode. For some, it may make you angry (keep it to yourself) and for others, who are insane, it may be enjoyable. If you find yourself getting frustrated - please, pause the podcast and take a break. If you want to know the final results of the episode and not listen to it, here you go: I think Preston is a heretic. Nic does not. Enjoy the pod.
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| 07 Mar 2021 | #29 // Do we have free will? | 01:19:22 | |
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| 20 Jul 2022 | #61 // Education Series | Government Schools (ft. Adam Clausen) | 01:57:39 | |
Nic, Adam, and Andy discuss the first "type" of schooling option for kids, government schools. They talk through the pros and cons of sending your kids to government schools and how Christians should be involved in volunteering in government schools to bring the gospel to people who wouldn't hear it otherwise.
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| 11 Jan 2023 | #72 // How Should Christians Parent? (pt. II) | 01:43:51 | |
Nic and Andy discuss parenting through different developmental stages.
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| 06 Dec 2023 | G.K. Chesterton: Orthodoxy (Pt. I) | 01:47:28 | |
Nic and Andy discuss G.K. Chesterton’s book, Orthodoxy.
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| 08 Feb 2023 | #74 // Can You Be A "Red Letter" Christian? | 01:27:33 | |
Nic and Andy talk about reading and understanding the whole Bible, not just Jesus' words.
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| 11 Mar 2024 | #97 // What Is Holy Sexuality? (ft. Dr. Christopher Yuan) | 01:52:05 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Christopher Yuan. Dr. Yuan is a scholar, author, and the founder of the Holy Sexuality Project. Christopher tells his testimony about how he went from being a gay, drug dealing convict, in prison for the possession of 9.1 tons of marijuana to repenting of his sins and following Christ. Dr. Yuan has taught at Moody Bible Institute for 12 years and has a doctorate of ministry along with his Masters in Biblical Exegesis and his undergraduate degree. He has written several books including one that he co-wrote with his mom, Out of a far Country: A Gay Son’s Journey to God, A Broken Mother’s Search for Hope, this book has been translated to 7 languages and has sold over 100,000 copies. He also wrote a book called Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story. Right now, Christopher is working on the Holy Sexuality Project. This project is an online training on Biblical sexuality made for families. This includes a 12 part class on Holy Sexuality with animated videos made by the animators at the Bible Project. My conversation with Dr. Yuan was wide ranging, as we discussed his testimony, indwelling sin, the nature of man, sexual identity vs. a Biblical, Christ-centered identity, Gay people’s desire to maintain a gay ethos while claiming to be Christian, and much more. I hope you enjoy! Please go to www.holysexuality.com to look at The Holy Sexuality Project and try a free sample lesson! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 16 Jul 2024 | #108 // Trump Was Shot... How Should Christians Respond? | 01:03:07 | |
In this episode, I break down the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump this past weekend. I talk about the ideology and manipulation that leads toward these types of outbreaks, why young people are saying that they wish the bullet hit him, and how Christians should respond to this type of news.
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| 03 Apr 2023 | Bonus: Nashville School Shooting | 01:34:02 | |
In this episode Nic and Andy discuss the tragic Nashville, TN shooting that happened on March 27th. They discuss how christians should respond to this event and others like it.
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| 11 May 2022 | #54 // How should the church disciple Gen Z? (ft. Rachel Gibson) | 02:26:55 | |
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| 07 Jul 2022 | Bonus: Roe v. Wade Update & Response | 00:13:03 | |
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| 19 Apr 2022 | Great Theologians: C. S. Lewis (ft. Hal Poe) | 00:26:09 | |
Andy Schmitt sits down with Hal Poe (Union University) and discusses the great philosopher and theologian: C. S. Lewis
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| 19 Jun 2023 | Bonus: What’s Up With Optiv Network? (And We Talk About Other Things Too) | 02:02:14 | |
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| 05 Oct 2022 | #66 // What is deconstruction as it applies to faith in Jesus? (Part I) | 01:36:42 | |
Nic and Andy discuss what it means to "deconstruct" your faith. They talk about weather Christians should or should not be critical of their faith and the dangers of critical theory done wrong.
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| 11 Apr 2023 | #78 // What Is Making Me Sin? | 01:35:40 | |
In this episode, Andy and Nic discuss sin nature, devils, demons, and what is responsible for our own sin.
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| 11 Nov 2021 | #38 // How should Christians interact with politics? (Pt. I) | 01:25:24 | |
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| 13 Jun 2022 | #58 // What is expressive individualism? | 01:55:36 | |
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| 27 May 2020 | #14 // Can the dead speak to us? What is Prophecy? | 00:55:51 | |
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| 16 Mar 2022 | #44 // Biblical Anthropology Series (Part I) | What is the image of God? | 01:44:11 | |
Pastor Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt start their Biblical Anthropology series with the question, what is the image of God? Check out our new website: www.optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at optivnetwork@gmail.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 12 Dec 2023 | #88 // Can You Fall Away From Salvation? (ft. Jared Compton) | 01:32:15 | |
In this episode, Andy talks with Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Bethlehem Seminary, Jared Compton, about Hebrews 6, falling away from salvation, and much more.
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| 24 Jan 2020 | #7 // What is the full armor of God? (Part III) | 00:59:41 | |
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| 23 Mar 2022 | #46 // Biblical Anthropology Series (Part II) | How has the fall affected women? (ft. Niccole Khail) | 01:49:09 | |
Pastor Nic Gibson, Andy Schmitt, and Niccole Khail discuss how the fall has affected women. Check out our new website: www.optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at optivnetwork@gmail.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 12 Feb 2024 | #94 // Why Do Protestants Convert? (ft. Brad Littlejohn) | 00:48:02 | |
In this episode, Andy talks with Brad Littlejohn. Brad is the Founder and former President of the Davenante Institute and is a fellow at Ethics and Public Policy Center. He has also taught at Moody Bible Institute, Bethlehem College and Seminary, and Patrick Henry College. Andy and Brad discuss his new book, Why Do Protestants Convert?, they talk about the psychological, theological, and sociological reasons for why some young Protestants are converting to Catholicism and even Eastern Orthodoxy. They also talk about young Christians’ desire for doctrinal clarity and even certainty. Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 19 Oct 2023 | Five Lies of Our Anti - Christian Age: Interview with Rosaria Butterfield | 01:11:29 | |
In this episode, Andy and Rosaria Butterfield discuss her new book, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age. They talk about transgenderism, homosexual orientation, and para church organizations.
Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age
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| 30 Mar 2020 | #11 // What are gender roles? | 01:41:02 | |
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| 19 Oct 2022 | #68 // Is Hierarchy Tyranny? | 01:20:51 | |
In this episode Nic and Andy discuss the natural law of hierarchy and how human can corrupt it and turn it into tyranny. They also discuss how people can build healthy hierarchy's that are fruitful!
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| 20 Apr 2021 | #31 // Can Christians get divorced? (Part I) | 01:20:58 | |
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| 10 Apr 2022 | #49 // What is a Christians role in the government? (ft. Michael Matheson Miller) | 01:41:38 | |
Pastor Nic Gibson, Andy Schmitt, and Acton Institute's Michael Matheson Miller discuss how Christians should interact with the Government. Check out our new website: www.optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at optivnetwork@gmail.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 27 May 2024 | #104 // What Is J.R.R. Tolkien’s Theology Behind Middle Earth? (ft. Austin Freeman) | 01:11:12 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with Austin Freeman. Freeman is the Chair of the Department of Apologetics and Assistant Professor at Houston Christian University. He recently wrote a book, Tolkien Dogmatics, that reveals the systematic theology found in Middle Earth through The Lord of the Rings books. Austin has also written for many publications including Desiring God. We discussed his book, Tolkien Dogmatics, and how he started on this endeavor to write a systematic theology based on a fantasy series. We also talked about the key theological themes in Tolkien’s books related to God, Sin, Angels, and Creation. Finally, we discussed how Tolkien came to believe that his Lord of the Rings books could have been “inspired”. I hope you enjoy! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 14 Oct 2022 | #67 // What is deconstruction as it applies to faith in Jesus? (Part II) | 02:05:00 | |
Nic and Andy finish the discussion on deconstruction by talking about how to recognize when pastors and churches are deconstructing in a negative way.
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| 27 Aug 2020 | #20 // What should I do with my life? | 01:18:30 | |
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| 15 Nov 2019 | #2 // What is the Trinity? | 00:43:39 | |
Andy, John, and Nic ask: what is the Trinity? They also discuss what English Bible translation is best.
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| 31 Aug 2022 | #64 // How can Christians practice affirmation? (ft. Sam Crabtree) | 01:18:17 | |
Nic Gibson, Andy Schmitt, and Sam Crabtree talk about Sam's books, Practicing Affirmation and Practicing Thankfulness.
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| 09 Nov 2023 | Testimony: Chris Dolson | 01:26:02 | |
In this episode, Andy interviews a pastor from Blackhawk Church in Madison, WI, Chris Dolson.
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| 19 Feb 2024 | #95 // How Did The Church Start? (ft. Clifton Ward) | 01:34:06 | |
In this episode, Andy talks with the Associate Professor of Church History and Theology at Covenant College about the early church, the apostles creed, how the books of the Bible were chosen, and the Great Schism. Clifton Ward is a Professor and has authored many academic books on church history, the church Fathers, and Christian intellectualism. This podcast focuses on the early church Apostles and their relationship to the early church Fathers - how did the Apostles pass their authority on to their disciples? Andy and Clifton also discuss how the 66 canonical books of the Bible came to be. They also talk about the Great Schism that split the church in 1054 A.D. Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 18 Mar 2022 | #45 // How can a single woman live out Biblical femininity? (ft. Christina Sekutowski) | 01:41:21 | |
Pastor Nic Gibson, Andy Schmitt, and Christina Sekutowski talk about Biblical femininity and how women who are single can live out their femininity in an honoring way. Christina's Article: https://www.optivnetwork.com/post/christian-and-single-dead-or-alive Check out our new website: www.optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at optivnetwork@gmail.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | The Discussion with Andy Schmitt | 00:01:08 | |
Having truthful, honest, and open discussions has become a lost art in America. In this podcast Andy Schmitt will sitting down with different guests to do just that - have open, honest, and truthful discussions!
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| 21 Apr 2022 | #51 // Biblical Anthropology Series (Part V) | How is image bound to sanctification? | 00:38:19 | |
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| 30 Nov 2020 | #24 // What is Hell? (Part II) | 01:08:40 | |
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| 15 Dec 2021 | #41 // What does it mean to be a man? | 02:24:34 | |
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| 10 Jan 2020 | #6 // What is the full armor of God? (Part II) | 00:56:49 | |
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| 30 Nov 2022 | Oaks Ministry Collaborative: Interview with Jill Reasa | 01:32:45 | |
Nic, Andy, and Jill Reasa talk about Jills new ministry, Oaks Ministry Collaborative. Oaks is a ministry focused on healing, discipleship, and the Gospel of Christ.
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| 14 Dec 2022 | #71 // How Should Christians Parent? (Pt. I) | 01:28:53 | |
Nic and Andy discuss gentle parenting and dangers of the self esteem movement.
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| 01 Sep 2023 | C.S. Lewis: The Pilgrim's Regress (Plus Bonus Content At The End) | 02:53:40 | |
Nic and Andy break down the plot, purpose, and characters in C.S. Lewis’s first book, The Pilgrims Regress. At the end they discuss the first Republican general debate, foreign policy, and upcoming interviews.
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| 06 Aug 2024 | Bonus: 8 Books You Should Read | 00:42:20 | |
In this episode, I talked about the best books I've read through over the past year.
Rediscovering Holiness - J.I. Packer Biblical Typology - Vern S. Poythress | https://youtu.be/fw-8OXzmHVY?si=avlsGh1idmC0livI Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age - Rosaria Butterfield | https://open.spotify.com/episode/32jdwlaJG9lAhfpjDu3x03?si=bb114dfb4c624fad The Justice and Goodness of God - Thomas R. Schreiner | https://youtu.be/WBMrfTCsLz0?si=BAONcW5tBbARUkZE Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy, The Silver Chair, The Last Battle - C.S. Lewis | The Pilgrims Regress - C.S. Lewis | https://youtu.be/KIqA5A4Ugbo?si=OA3PXS0YMSB6n3Od Keeping In Step With The Spirit - J.I. Packer Crisis of Confidence - Carl Trueman Honorable Mentions: Tolkien Dogmatics - Austin Freeman | https://youtu.be/LF5f6pKRmgE?si=SvGCt_hqZuMlFQhc The Complete Works of John Owen: Apostasy From the Gospel, The Church, the Scriptures, and the Sacraments Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | #81 // What Is Natural Law? (ft. Dr. Samuel Gregg) | 01:31:43 | |
In this episode, Andy and Nic interview Samuel Gregg. Dr. Samuel Gregg is an affiliate scholar at the Acton Institute, and serves as the Distinguished Fellow in Political Economy and Senior Research Faculty at the American Institute for Economic Research. He has a D.Phil. in moral philosophy and political economy from Oxford University, and an M.A. in political philosophy from the University of Melbourne. He has written and spoken extensively on questions of political economy, economic history, monetary theory and policy, and natural law theory. He is the author of sixteen books, including On Ordered Liberty(2003), The Commercial Society (2007), Wilhelm Röpke’s Political Economy (2010); Becoming Europe (2013); Reason, Faith, and the Struggle for Western Civilization (2019); The Essential Natural Law (2021); and The Next American Economy: Nation, State and Markets in an Uncertain World (2022). Two of his books have been short-listed for Conservative Book of the Year. Many of his books and over 400 articles and opinion pieces have been translated into a variety of languages. He is also a Contributor to Law and Liberty, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, an Affiliate Scholar at the Acton Institute, a Fellow of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University. He also serves as a Visiting Scholar at the Heritage Foundation.
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| 24 Mar 2023 | #76 // Should Christians Swear? | 01:37:04 | |
Nic and Andy talks about speech and language as it relates to Christian life and obedience to Christ.
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| 29 Aug 2023 | #83 // What Is Anger? (ft. Jill Reasa) | 01:08:59 | |
Jill and Andy discuss what it looks like for Christians to identify anger in their life and how Christians should use or repent of their anger.
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| 20 May 2024 | #103 // What Is The Purpose Of Art And Worship? (ft. Vince Pierri) | 02:05:35 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with the Lead Pastor from The Bridge Church in Alexandria, Kentucky, Vince Pierri. Vince has his MDiv from Trinity International University and has been in various types of ministry for over a decade. I have known Vince for over five years from when he worked at High Point Church in Madison, WI. When I was 17, Vince shared the Gospel with me and became a relentless mentor in my life helping me grow in my faith and become more like Christ. We talked about an album Vince created years ago while he was working at High Point Church in Madison, WI, The Greatest Story Ever Told. Vince shared his journey to creating the album and we talked about its theological impact on kids. Then we discussed my (Andy) article on Art, Music, and Worship. We talked about the different musical mediums a person can use to elicit different kinds of emotions. We also discussed the way people perceive the Truth of God and how we should respond to many different interpretations of the truth. I hope you enjoy! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 07 Jul 2020 | #16 // What are the gifts of the Spirit? | 01:36:06 | |
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| 11 Feb 2020 | #8 // How should Christians engage with music? | 01:15:08 | |
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| 17 Jul 2021 | #34 // How should we date? (Part IV) | 01:12:24 | |
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| 14 Sep 2022 | #65 // What does it mean to be a woman? (ft. Anneliese/ Feminine_not_feminist) | 01:28:55 | |
Nic, Andy, and guest, Anneliese talk about biblical femininity and what the Bible truly says about being a woman.
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| 21 Jan 2022 | #42 // Should Christians drink alcohol? | 01:27:05 | |
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| 08 Jul 2024 | #107 // Dr. Ryan McGraw | What Is Covenant Theology? | 01:31:10 | |
In this episode, I got to talk with Ryan McGraw. Dr. McGraw is a Professor of Systematic Theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He has pastored at many churches all over the country and is the author of over 20 books including The Beauty and Glory of the Holy Spirit and John Owen: Trajectories in Reformed Orthodox Theology. We discussed his new book, What Is Covenant Theology?: Tracing God’s Promises through the Son, the Seed, and the Sacraments. Dr. McGraw gave an overview definition to covenant theology and then discussed the specific and technical details within the covenantal theological framework. Finally, we talked about the theological implications of covenant theology in relation to the current working’s of the Holy Spirit and the Sacraments. I hope you enjoy! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 31 Oct 2020 | #22 // What is the Myers-Briggs? (Part II) | 01:41:59 | |
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| 29 Sep 2023 | #85 // What Is Greed? (ft. Craig Blomberg) | 01:18:17 | |
In this episode, Andy interviews Craig Blomberg, a New Testament scholar from Denver Theological Seminary and author of over 30 books including ‘Can We Still Believe The Bible?: An Evangelical Engagement with Contemporary Questions’ and ‘Jesus and the Gospels'. They discuss greed, money, and idolatry. They also talk about sexual orientation, the NFL, and the Denver Nuggets. This was a wide-ranging conversation!
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| 02 Nov 2020 | Testimony: Nic Gibson | 01:20:23 | |
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| 31 Mar 2023 | #77 // What Does It Mean To Be A Missionary? (ft. Manohar James) | 01:13:00 | |
Pastor Nic, Andy, and Manohar James discuss missions work and how to spread the gospel. Overland Podcast: https://spotify.link/ZxKrn2lzEyb Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) | |||
| 19 Aug 2021 | #36 // What does it mean to be made in the image of God? | 01:02:43 | |
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| 14 Jul 2022 | #60 // Are megachurches Biblical? (ft. Vince Pierri) | 01:28:22 | |
Andy and Vince talk about church growth, megachurches, and how the local church should be structured to prevent scandals and weak Christians.
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| 08 Nov 2019 | #1 // Can you lose your salvation? | 01:17:48 | |
Andy, John, and Nic discuss the age-old question: can a Christian lose their salvation?
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| 15 Oct 2020 | Testimony: Andy Schmitt | 01:31:32 | |
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| 26 Jul 2020 | #17 // What are gender roles in the church? | 01:23:26 | |
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