A podcast where Andy Schmitt talks with theologians, authors, and reporters about Orthodox Christian belief and its connection to godly living in every aspect of ones life.
In this episode I talked with Sara Patterson. Sara is the CEO of a Christian pregnancy center in Madison, WI, CareNet. Sara and I discussed how CareNet started, what its mission is, and how they aim …
In this episode, I talked with Dr. Chris Bruno. Dr. Bruno received his PhD from Wheaton College and is the President and Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Oahu Theological Seminary.…
In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Austin Freeman, the Chair of Apologetics at Houston Christian University and Dr. David Deavel, the Chair of Theology at St. Thomas University in Houston, TX. D…
In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Douglas O’Donnell about his new devotional, Daily Liturgy Devotional. He received his MDiv at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and his PhD at the University…
In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Jared Compton. Dr. Compton has been on this podcast before and is one of my favorite theologians. Jared graduated from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary wit…
In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Samuel Parkison. Dr. Parkison has his M.Div, Th.M., and Ph.D. from the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently the Associate Professor of Theo…
In this episode, I had a conversation with Tammy Peterson. Tammy is the wife of Dr. Jordan Peterson, the world-famous psychologist and author. Tammy recently converted to Catholicism so we discussed …
Yesterday Dr. Steven Lawson was terminated from every single ministry position he held after over four decades of service. I discuss this situation and how Christians are responding to it in this epi…
In this episode, I got to talk with Katy Faust. Katy is the founder and President of Them Before Us – a global movement defending children’s right to their mother and father. She has written for USA …
In this episode, I got to talk with the Preaching Pastor at Emannuel Church in North Carolina, Alex DiPrima. Alex graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with his Master's and his Ph…
In this episode, I got to interview Dr. Nathan Finn. Dr. Finn is the Executive Director at the Institute for Transformational Leadership, Professor of Faith and Culture at North Greenville University…
In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Scott Jensen. Dr. Jensen ran to be the Governor of Minnesota in 2022 against the current Governor, Tim Walz. Tim Walz was recently chosen by Kamala Harris to b…
In this episode, I got to talk with Megan Basham. Megan is a culture reporter at the Daily Wire and has written for many publications including First Things, National Review, WORLD Magazine, The Tele…
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=avlsGh…
In this episode, I got to talk with a Professor of Politics from the University of Virginia, John M. Owen. John is a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture and the Miller Cent…
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/Ham…
Just an update: Optiv Theology Podcast is no more! The new name is Orthodoxy.
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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 …
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.
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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 countr…