PREPPED with James Spencer, PhD
Bridging the Gap between Academic Theology and Everyday Christian Living
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 35
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Arianna Molloy | Healthy Calling: Breaking Free from Workaholism and Finding True Rest
What does it truly mean to live out your calling? In this special crossover episode from the Thinking Christian podcast, Dr. James Spencer is joined by Dr. Arianna Molloy, professor of organizational…
In Reality: The Biblical Teaching Office
In an age where charisma can eclipse character and trending ideas often overshadow timeless truth, how can we safeguard the integrity of Christian teaching?
In this episode of PREPPED, accompany Dr. J…
In Reality: How Cultural Stories Hijack Biblical Interpretation
Are we letting culture shape our Christianity more than Christ?
Today, on the PREPPED Podcast, host James Spencer, PhD, explores how cultural narratives—like individualism, consumerism, and political …
In Reality: How Our Faith Becomes Untethered
Is your faith grounded in God’s Word—or shaped by cultural and personal preferences?
In this episode of PREPPED, join us as host James Spencer, PhD, explores what it means to pursue a faith truly anc…
Christianity and Open-Mindedness
Can being open-minded actually lead us astray? Tune in to today’s episode of PREPPED, where host James Spencer, PhD, unpacks the balance between openness and conviction within Christian discipleship.…
PREPPED Highlights: Wisdom, Faith, and Spiritual Growth
Join us for a special episode of PREPPED as we look back at some of the most thought-provoking and insightful moments from our top five most popular episodes so far.
These curated highlights feature …
False Teaching and False Teachers
How can a teaching feel true and still lead you away from God?
In this episode of PREPPED join James Spencer, PhD, as we dissect the subtle dangers of false teaching—particularly the kind that offers …
Responding to God
What if the key to spiritual transformation lies not in our circumstances but in our responses to God?
In this episode of PREPPED, join James Spencer, PhD, on an exploration of the power of response …
Reorienting Attention
Your attention may be more than just a cognitive skill—have you ever considered that it could be a moral compass guiding your spiritual journey?
In this episode of PREPPED, join host James Spencer, P…
Reordering Loves
What happens when we are led by our desires rather than by God's design?
Today on PREPPED, join James Spencer, PhD, as we invite our listeners to explore the deep and transformative concept of reorde…
The Unbalanced Life
Achieving a “balanced life” is a prevalent concept in our current age, but is it simply a mirage?
In this episode of PREPPED, James Spencer, PhD, challenges this modern obsession with balance and pro…
Spiritual Disciplines
The true measure of spiritual growth isn’t necessarily found in grand gestures—but rather in quiet, consistent moments of faithfulness.
In this episode of PREPPED, join James Spencer, PhD, as we unpa…
Making Decisions
Embracing a God-centered rhythm of decision-making will transform even the smallest of our choices into acts of faith.
In this episode of PREPPED, James Spencer, PhD, is diving into this profound con…
Christian Resistance
What happens when we prioritize God's voice over the world's advice?
In today’s episode of PREPPED, join James Spencer, PhD, as he invites us to challenge the cultural mantra of “follow your heart” b…
Abraham's Learning Curve: The Near-Sacrifice of Isaac
What does true obedience look like?
In this episode of PREPPED, accompany James Spencer, PhD, as we journey through the challenging narrative of Genesis 22, where Abraham faces the ultimate test: the…
Abraham's Learning Curve: Hagar and Ismael
Today on PREPPED, join James Spencer, PhD, as we unpack the complexities of Abraham’s journey, exploring how moments of tension, trust, and obedience shaped his legacy.
From Abraham’s decision to fat…
So Only God Gets the Glory: Abram, the King of Sodom, and a Paradigm for Christian Decision-Making
Could a single act of courage redefine the course of faith and history? In this episode of PREPPED, join James Spencer, PhD, as he unpacks the remarkable narrative of Genesis 14, where Abram’s bold r…
Abraham's Learning Curve: Sister-Wife Narratives (Egypt and Abimelech)
Uncover the intricate dance between faith and fear as we explore Abram's journey into Egypt, in today’s episode of PREPPED.
By unpacking the events of Genesis 12:10-20, where Abram’s decision to pres…
Enter Abram: God's Call of Abram as the Solution to the Problem of Independence
Today, on PREPPED, we’re exploring what happens when human ambition clashes with divine purpose. Listen in as James Spencer, PhD, contrasts the Tower of Babel narrative with God’s call to Abram, reve…
Christians and Technology, Part 3: Technology and Self-Sufficiency—Reflecting on Dependence
How often do we let technology trick us into believing we're self-sufficient, drifting away from our dependence on God?
In this episode of PREPPED, join our host, James Spencer. PhD, as we dig into …