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PREPPED with James Spencer, PhD
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In a world filled with narratives that deny and overlook God, PREPPED empowers Christians to live out a story that has God at its center. By bridging the gap between academic research and practical ministry, PREPPED equips believers to proclaim the gospel in word and deed by developing a deep understanding of God’s word and the Christian life. Hosted by James Spencer, PhD, and featuring special guests, this podcast is dedicated to breaking down complex theological ideas into practical, everyday insights, which will prepare you to challenge the world’s narratives about love, politics, success, and what it means to be a “good person”. From navigating the challenges of life’s transitions and engaging thoughtfully with technology and politics to strengthening discipleship and giving a faithful testimony to your neighbors, PREPPED empowers believers to live out God’s plan in a world that omits Him. Our mission is to ensure that the difference between God’s story and the world’s story becomes as clear as the difference between a baptism and a bath. Whether you’re interested in biblical studies, apologetics, ministry training, or are simply looking for guidance on living out your faith, PREPPED is here to prepare you for the journey.  Are you ready to start retelling the world’s story from a God-centered approach? Subscribe to the PREPPED Podcast today and transform how you live and share God’s story in a world that desperately needs it.  Visit https://podcast.preppedforseminary.com for more information and resources.
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Protestantism Under Luther: Authority, Chaos, and the Cost of “Bible Alone”

In this episode of our German Reformation series, Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Greg Quiggle begin exploring what happens after the attempt to reform the Catholic Church breaks down and the division becomes permanent: What does P...

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Protestantism Under Luther: Authority, Chaos, and the Cost of “Bible Alone”

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Feb. 13, 2026

Protestantism Under Luther: Authority, Chaos, and the Cost of “Bible Alone”

In this episode of our German Reformation series, Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Greg Quiggle begin exploring what happens after the attempt to reform the Catholic Church breaks down and the division becomes permanent: What does P...
Feb. 12, 2026

Luther’s 95 Theses: What He Meant to Do—and What Actually Happened

In this episode of our German Reformation series, Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Greg Quiggle linger in Wittenberg before the Diet of Worms and Wartburg Castle to unpack the moment everyone knows—but few understand: Luther’s 95 Th...
Feb. 11, 2026

Luther Goes to Rome: Corruption, Crisis, and the Breakthrough in Romans

In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Greg Quiggle pick up the story after Luther’s intensifying crisis of conscience. If the monastery wasn’t bringing peace—what could? Luther’s mentor, Johann von...
Feb. 10, 2026

Before Wittenberg: Luther’s Erfurt Years and the Weight of Judgment

In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer is joined by Dr. Greg Quiggle to continue the German Reformation series—this time focusing on Martin Luther’s years in Erfurt and the startling turn that led him into ...
Feb. 9, 2026

Why the Reformation Happened: Germany Before Luther (Greg Quiggle)

In this first episode of a new Thinking Christian series on the German Reformation , Dr. James Spencer is joined by Dr. Greg Quiggle —a historian, former Moody Bible Institute professor, and leader of Tours for Ten —to set th...
Feb. 5, 2026

Multiculturalism in the Church: A Biblical Theology of Unity Without Uniformity (Ben Mathew)

What does it look like for Christians to pursue multicultural unity without flattening real differences—or turning ethnicity into an ultimate identity? In this episode of the Thinking Christian Podcast , Dr. James Spencer is ...