What if baptism didn’t begin in the New Testament? What if the waters of creation, the flood, the Red Sea, the Jordan River, and more have been telling a deeper story all along?

In this episode, we take a posture of discovery, tracing the theme of water throughout the Old Testament to discover how the Old Testament shapes our understanding of baptism today. Rather than ending with a concrete definition, we’ll reflect on key moments where water appears in Scripture, allowing them to reveal what we know today as baptism.

From chaos to cleansing, from judgment to new creation, we’ll explore how God has been using water as a symbol of transformation since the beginning. Whether you're new to the Bible or a seasoned theologian, join us as we dive into the story.

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When various churches focus on the infant (infant baptism, baby dedication, and so on), why does Providence instead focus on commissioning the parents? This episode seeks to explain Parent Commissioning at Providence—what it is, who it’s for, why we do it, and how it impacts the church.

RESOURCES

• Knowing God Podcast, Episode 41 (infant baptism)
• 089 - Infant Baptism (with Kyle McClellan)
• 090 - Believer's Baptism (with Bobby Jamieson)
• Membership at Providence

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When we think of justice, we often think of fairness, punishment, or legal systems, but what does God’s justice actually look like? And why is it good news, not just for the world, but for each of us personally?

In this episode, we take a deep dive into a biblical look at God’s justice. We explore how God's justice through Christ is beautiful, a blessing to us, and a reminder of how we should treat others.

We also briefly address the tension that can arise when someone who has caused harm to us comes to Christ. How do we trust in God’s justice when the person who hurt us is forgiven by Christ? What does it mean that Jesus paid for their sin, too?

Join us for a conversation that re-centers our view of justice as we see it in scripture.

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Why does a 1700-year-old statement of faith still matter today? The Nicene Creed isn’t just something we recite on Sundays; it’s a bold declaration that has shaped Christian belief for centuries. In this episode, we unpack the rich theology behind the Creed, exploring what it tells us about God, Christ, and his church—and why it’s still vital for every Christian today. Whether you're new to the Creed or have said it countless times, this conversation will deepen your understanding and connect ancient truth to everyday faith.

Resources

• The Nicene Creed: What You Need to Know about the Most Important Creed Ever Written by Kevin DeYoung
• The Nicene Creed: An Introduction by Phillip Cary

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1700 years ago, a Christian council was held that defined the church from that point forward. Does this meeting of Christian bishops matter today? What were they fighting over? Why is it astonishing that what they said is still affirmed by all Christians everywhere this many years later? In this episode, we seek to show a quick history and the overall importance of the Nicene Creed.

Resources

• The Nicene Creed: What You Need to Know about the Most Important Creed Ever Written by Kevin DeYoung
• The Nicene Creed: An Introduction by Phillip Cary
• “Confessions are about what we believe; creeds are about in whom we believe. Creeds are not meant as comprehensive statements of the Christian faith; they’re instead pledges of allegiance to the three persons of the Trinity.” -Donald Fairbairn
• C.S. Lewis said they there’s two ways to expose your blind spots: Go into the future to see what we missed or go back to the past to see what we forgot about. We haven’t discovered how to go into the future yet, he says, but we do have a way of going into the past which is writing old writings and books.
  
  

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Jesus emphasized living in His Kingdom, Paul highlights justification by faith, James tells us faith alone won’t save us. So which one was right? Do we see three different gospel messages? In this episode, we explore how some passages seem to contradict each other, and how Christians should seek to reconcile these issues in the Bible. We believe the Scriptures are a united story about one cohesive gospel message, and we seek to show how we can believe that with complicated passages.

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In this episode, we invite Dr. Patrick Schreiner to discuss how to understand Paul’s use of the law in Galatians.

How should Christians today think about the law? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Patrick Schreiner to explore Paul’s often misunderstood view of the law in his letter to the Galatians.

In the Old Testament, the law is described as a gift, delighting the soul (Psalm 1), sweeter than honey (Psalm 119:103), and guiding God’s covenant people (Exodus 20–24). But in Galatians, Paul seems to take a sharp turn, calling the law a temporary guardian that reveals our sin and cannot make us right with God.

So how do we reconcile these views? Is the law something to love, reject, or simply use? Dr. Schreiner helps us navigate this theological question.

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In this episode, we invite Dr. Gregory Lanier to discuss the New Perspectives on Paul (NPP)—what the view is, its historical context, and its implications for understanding the book of Galatians.

What are the New Perspectives on Paul? Should Christians today be open to a fresh look at Paul’s theology, specifically around "justification"? What are the dangers of this belief system? And how does all of that impact a church’s study through the book of Galatians?

Join us as we discuss the NPP together.

Takeaways

• The New Perspective on Paul challenges traditional views on how "justification" is defined, and Galatians serves as a critical text for these debates.
• Key figures like N.T. Wright have significantly influenced modern scholarship of the NPP.
• Pastoral implications arise from how we interpret justification and community.
• A balanced view of the gospel includes both personal and communal aspects.

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