Monday Musings: Culture and Theology
Religion & Spirituality
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A casual conversation about culture and theology with Justin Ely and Daniel Chen.
Episodes
- Rebroadcast: Christian Cliches (Part 5: God Helps Those Who Help Themseves)
In this rebroadcast episode, Justin and Daniel continue the Christian Cliches series by talking about the phrase, "God helps those who help themselves."
- 210: Tim Whitson, Missions, and Prayer
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel talk to Tim Whitson about his experience as a missionary kid and about prayer and missions.
- 209: Trevor Sheatz, virginity, and grace
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel talk about Trevor Sheatz and his comments on virginity and grace
- 208: Chenstitution and Developing a Family Culture
In this podcast, Daniel and Meredith Chen talk about how to write a family constitution and develop a family culture.
- 207: Jaden Ivey and the Consequences of Being a Christian
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel talk about NBA player Jaden Ivey and the controversy of his statements
- 206: Should I Watch The News?
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel talk about whether or not Christians should watch the news.
- 205: How To Be Happy
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel talk about new research from Harvard about how to be happy.
- 204: Punch Right, Hug Left?
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel talk about the accusation the some pastors like to "punch right and hug left."
- 203: Bad Bunny, TPUSA and Superbowl Halftime Performances
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel talk about the Superbowl Halftime performances of Bad Bunny and TPUSA.
- 202: The Warmth of Collectivism?
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel talk about Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inaugural address line that "we will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism."
- 201: On Scott Adams, Death and Pascal's Wager
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel talk about recent comments recently deceased cartoonist Scott Adams made on death and his potential conversion to Christianity.
- 200: On Minneapolis
In this episode, Justin and Daniel talk about the recent shooting in Minneapolis and how Christians should think of the situation.
- 199: On Venezuela and Maduro
On this podcast, Justin and Daniel talk about the capture of Nicolas Maduro and how Christians should think about it.
- 198: Personal Worship In 2026
In this episode, Justin and Daniel talk about how to think through a plan for Bible reading, meditation and prayer for 2026.
- 197: Should We Tell Young Men To Get Married?
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel explore an exchange on X between Josh Howerton and Beth Moore.
- 196: An International Mission Trip Debrief
In this episode, Justin interviews Daniel about his first international mission trip.
- 195: Caring For The Poor
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel ask who is responsible for caring for the poor - the church or the government?
- 194: Scriptural Lenses (Part 2)
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel finish talking about Scriptural lenses by talking about how the famous preachers in your early days as a Christian affect your theology.
- 193: Scriptural Lenses
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel talk about the lenses through which we read Scripture (that we are often unaware of).
- 192: On Charlie Kirk
In this episode, Justin and Daniel discuss the life and tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk.
- 191: Genesis 1 Creation Days
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel talk about the different views on the 'days' in Genesis 1.
- 190: Summer Recap (Part 2)
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel finish up their summer recap by talking about the Jeffrey Epstein controversy and John MacArthur's passing.
- 189: Summer Recap (Part 1)
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel recap part of the summer by talking about the Trump/Elon breakup and the bombing of Iran.
- 188: Practicing Sabbath
In this episode, Justin and Daniel talk about the Sabbath and what it looks like to incorporate seasons of rest into your life.
- 187: Christogenea and Black Hebrew Israelite
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel talk about Christogenea and the Black Hebrew Israelite movement.
- 186: Cults (Evangelizing Members of Cults)
In this podcast, Daniel interviews Felix Moncada from The Great Exchange about evangelizing members of cults.
- 185: Cults (New Age)
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel continue their series on cults by talking about the New Age Movement. Show Notes: https://www.amazon.com/Delighting-Trinity-Introduction-Christian-Faith/dp/0830839836/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3I6XO1F7AJEWG&dib=eyJ…
- 184: Cults (Christian Science)
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel continue their series on cults by talking about Christian Science.
- 183: Cults (Jehovah's Witnesses)
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel continue their series on cults by talking about Jehovah's Witnesses.
- 182: Cults (Mormonism)
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel begin a series on cults by talking about Mormonism.
- 181: 2024 Review (Part 2)
In this better late than never podcast, Justin and Daniel talk through part 2 of the major events of 2024 and look at them through a biblical lens. Show Notes: www.britannica.com/topic/2024-Year-in-Review https://chatgpt.com/ https://www.a…
- 180: 2024 Review (Part 1)
In this better late than never podcast, Justin and Daniel talk through part 1 of the major events of 2024 and look at them through a biblical lens. Show Notes: www.britannica.com/topic/2024-Year-in-Review
- 179: Christmas Traditions
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel talk about their Christmas traditions. Show Notes: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1514001802/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://asiankitchenroswell.com/ Previous "Santa Related" Po…
- 178: Gentle Parenting
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel talk about the concept of "gentle parenting."
- 177: Election Eve
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel give some closing thoughts on the election and how Christians should live after election day is over.
- 176: The Jeremiah 29 Campaign
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel talk about Christ Fellowship Church's new campaign called The Jeremiah 29 Campaign.
- 175: On The 2024 Presidential Election
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel talk about the 2024 Presidential election.
- 174: About Face on Abortion
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel finish their recap of the summer by talking about the GOP's about face on abortion. Show Notes: https://www.amazon.com/Tortured-Anniversary-Richard-Wurmbrand-Paperback/dp/B011818VPU/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1CV4XZ…
- 173: Providence and Presidents
In this episode, Justin and Daniel talk about the attempted assassination attempt of Donald Trump and the rise of Kamala Harris and what these events can teach us about the doctrine of providence.
- 172: On Cultural Christianity
In this last podcast before a summer break, Justin and Daniel talk about Richard Dawkins and the good and bad of Cultural Christianity. Show Notes: https:// www.youtube.com/shorts/8RpxY7bA8ew
- 171: Tough Questions from Kids
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel answer tough questions from kids at a Mom's Community Group. Show Notes: https://openai.com/index/chatgpt-plus/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433570580?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
- 170: Ologies (Part 11: Eschatology)
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel finish their Ologies series by talking about Eschatology. Show Notes: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Theology-Biblical-Story-Faith/dp/1433651025/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2RITTCRKMJ1KE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cJut_e_6m0…
- 169: Ologies (Part 10: Ecclesiology)
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel continue their series on systematic theology by talking about ecclesiology, the doctrine of the church. Show Notes: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Theology-Biblical-Story-Faith/dp/1433651025/ref=sr_1_1?…
- 168: Ologies (Part 9: Pneumatology)
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel continue their series on systematic theology by talking about pneumatology, the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Show Notes: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Theology-Biblical-Story-Faith/dp/1433651025/ref=sr…
- 167: Ologies (Part 8: Soteriology)
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel continue their Ologies series by talking about soteriology, the doctrine of salvation. Show Notes: https://www.amazon.com/Remaking-World-1776-Created-Post-Christian/dp/1433580535/ref=sr_1_1?crid=P73A115W9…
- 166: Ologies (Part 7: Christology-Soteriology)
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel continue their "Ologies" series by talking about the bridge between Christology and Soteriology. Show Notes: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Theology-Biblical-Story-Faith/dp/1433651025/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2G…
- 165: Ologies (Part 6: Christology)
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel continue their Ologies series by talking about Christology (the doctrine of Christ).
- 164: On The Persecuted Church
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel are joined by Josh Youssef, the President and CEO of Help the Persecuted, to talk about the Persecuted Church. Show Notes: www.htp.org
- 163: Ologies (Part 5: Harmartiology)
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel continue their "Ologies" series by talking about harmartiology (the doctrine of sin). Show Notes: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Theology-Biblical-Story-Faith/dp/1433651025/ref=sr_1_8?crid=36H0BV05IOES2…
- 162: Ologies (Part 4: Anthropology)
In this podcast, Justin and Daniel continue their conversation about systematic theology by talking about anthropology, the doctrine of humanity. Show Notes: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Theology-Biblical-Story-Faith/dp/1433651025/ref=…