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What if the questions we’ve been told not to ask are the very ones we most need to face?

In this episode, the Curious team are joined by pastor, gay writer, activist and TikTok influencer, Brandan Robertson, as together they step gently—but honestly—into the tension around Scripture, sexuality, and what it means to live faithfully. Is the Bible prescribing a fixed framework, or describing a world still unfolding? Are we reading these texts clearly—or through layers we’ve inherited without noticing?

We wrestle with Genesis, with friendship and covenant, with the language of desire and identity in a world that didn’t think in our categories. We talk about celibacy and commitment—not as abstract ideals, but as real callings that shape real lives. And we ask, quietly but directly: what does it mean for LGBTQ Christians to belong—not on the margins, but in the heart of the Church?
You may find yourself challenged. You may find yourself comforted. Our hope, as a team, is that you’ll find yourself listening.

Further Reading
Here’s a bit of homework for you….we’ve included a cross section of articles here, some of which will not capture the convictions of the Curious team, but in the interest of balance they are included;

Why All Christians Should Support LGBTQ Persons - WherePeterIs.com

How Can I Be an LGBTQ Affirming Christian? - ElaineKelly.ca

A Christian's Posture Towards Pride Month and LGBTQ People - TheGospelCoalition.org


What we’re reading?
As a feature to our notes, we are adding the book or books that we’ve browsed related to this episode…enjoy!

Brandan Robertson — Queer Christian

Sam Allberry — Is God Anti-Gay?

James V Brownson — Bible, Gender, Sexuality

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This week the curious Team continue their conversation with Professor Tom Schreiner in reflecting on modern objections to classic Calvinism.

Something old is revisited. Something misunderstood is questioned. Something controversial refuses to go away. In this episode of Theology for the Curious, the Curious Team sits down with professor Tom Schreiner to explore one of the most debated ideas in Christian theology: justification. What does it really mean to be declared righteous? Why did the Protestant Reformation hinge on it? And why are scholars still arguing about it today?

Along the way we wander through the classic Protestant view, the Roman Catholic understanding, and the challenges raised by the New Perspective on Paul. Then the conversation turns to another set of ideas that spark strong reactions: the five points of Calvinism, captured in the historic acronym TULIP. The team will be challenging professor Schreiner, asking are these classic Dortian understandings biblical? Are they misunderstood? And do the common criticisms really land?
Expect a thoughtful, good-natured exchange where difficult questions are welcomed, assumptions are tested, and Scripture is brought to the centre of the discussion. If you have ever wondered whether justification is a settled doctrine… or an unfinished conversation, this episode might surprise you.

Further Reading
Here’s a bit of homework for you….we’ve included a couple of articles that compliment this episode….

What Are the Five Points of Calvinism? - ReformationBibleCollege.org

What We Believe About the Five Points of Calvinism - DesiringGod.org

The Five Points of Calvinism - Journal.rts.edu

What we’re reading?
As a feature to our notes, we are adding the book or books that we’ve browsed related to this episode…enjoy!

Tom Schreiner — Faith Alone

Michael Horton — For Calvinism

Timothy George — Amazing Grace (God’s Pursuit, Our Response)

Richard J Mouw — Calvinism in the Las Vegas Airport

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Something old is revisited. Something misunderstood is questioned. Something controversial refuses to go away. In this episode of Theology for the Curious, the Curious Team sits down with professor Tom Schreiner to explore one of the most debated ideas in Christian theology: justification. What does it really mean to be declared righteous? Why did the Protestant Reformation hinge on it? And why are scholars still arguing about it today?

Along the way we wander through the classic Protestant view, the Roman Catholic understanding, and the challenges raised by the New Perspective on Paul. Then the conversation turns to another set of ideas that spark strong reactions: the five points of Calvinism, captured in the historic acronym TULIP. The team will be challenging professor Schreiner, asking are these classic Dortian understandings biblical? Are they misunderstood? And do the common criticisms really land?

Expect a thoughtful, good-natured exchange where difficult questions are welcomed, assumptions are tested, and Scripture is brought to the centre of the discussion. If you have ever wondered whether justification is a settled doctrine… or an unfinished conversation, this episode might surprise you.

Further Reading

Here’s a bit of homework for you….we’ve included a couple of articles that compliment this episode….

What are the Five Points of Calvinism? - ReformationBibleCollege.org

What We Believe About the Five Points of Calvinism - DesiringGod.org

The Five Points of Calvinism - Journal.rts.edu

What we’re reading?

As a feature to our notes, we are adding the book or books that we’ve browsed related to this episode…enjoy!

Tom Schreiner — Faith Alone

Michael Horton — For Calvinism

Timothy George — Amazing Grace (God’s Pursuit, Our Response)

Richard J Mouw — Calvinism in the Las Vegas Airport

Send your questions or thoughts to: theologyforthecurious@gmail.com

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