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**The Theology Pugcast**

The Theology Pugcast is three over-educated Reformed guys grumbling about what bugs them, and sometimes even barking about what they like. The show usually is recorded in a pub–that’s why there is some background noise on occasion. The topics can vary widely seeing as the Pugsters have different spheres of knowledge and interest, but common themes which appear regularly include the transcendence of God and the meaningfulness of His creation.

Latest Episodes:

By What Authority? An Interview with Rev. Jake Dell Jul 20, 2026

Show notes

By What Authority: https://firstthings.com/by-what-authority-2/

Experimental Sermons Substack: https://jwdell.substack.com/

Pre-Order Exile and Return: https://payhip.com/b/Hc6up

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Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/

Follow Glenn Sunshine on Substack: https://substack.com/@glennsunshine

Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

The Presbyterian Rebellion: Dr. George Grant on the Influence of Founding Father Rev. John Witherspoon Jul 13, 2026

Show notes

Today’s show is a short one. Tom and Glenn are out of the country, but Chris is joined by repeat guest, Dr. George Grant to discuss a recent article he published with Ligonier Ministries about Rev. John Witherspoon, the only minister to sign the Declaration of Independence!

The Presbyterian Rebellion: https://learn.ligonier.org/articles/the-presbyterian-rebellion?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1dennhbd1uaq2

Foundations of Freedom: A 250 Year Experiment in Liberty: https://a.co/d/0eBWx4cD

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Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/

Follow Glenn Sunshine on Substack: https://substack.com/@glennsunshine

Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

Kemper Crabb Returns Jul 06, 2026

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With Tom on vacation, Chris and Glenn welcome back Kemper Crabb to talk about his father, who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize several times, along with Kemper’s experiences on missions to India with his dad, his dealings with the invisible world, and how all of this relates to Reformed theology. Kemper offers valuable insights and experiences that many will find challenging but that are thoroughly grounded in Scripture. 5:49 PM Great, thank you!

Servant of the King: https://www.amazon.com/Servant-King-Memoir-Modern-Apostle/dp/0989219720/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

The Handbook for Spiritual Warfare https://www.amazon.com/dp/0785250263?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

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Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/

Follow Glenn Sunshine on Substack: https://substack.com/@glennsunshine

Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

Brad Birzer Among the Inklings! Jun 29, 2026

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Today the Pugs welcome Hillsdale Professor and historian, Brad Birzer to the Pugcast to discuss his forthcoming book on the Inklings 'Tolkien and the Inklings: Men of the West'. As long time listeners know, we’re fanboys of the Inklings and we think Brad is pretty great too. Brad is a prolific author and an old friend of Chris (he wrote the introduction to Chris’s book on Tom Bombadil). We think you’ll like him as well, and if you’re like the Pugs, you’ll learn something new about the Inklings!

Order Tolkien and the Inklings: Men of the West by Bradley J. Birzer at https://a.co/d/03q0MxZ4

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Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/

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A Conversation with Megan Basham Jun 22, 2026

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In this episode, the Pugsters welcome Megan Basham to the show. Megan is a former culture correspondent for World magazine and host of their popular podcast “The World and Everything in It.” She has since moved to the Daily Wire. Her book, Shepherds for Sale, became a bestseller and raised important questions about what Big Eva is doing and why. In our conversation, we talk about how Megan came on that topic and its continuing relevance in the Evangelical world today.

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Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/

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Thickening Our Discernment: Magnifica Humanitas Jun 15, 2026

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Today’s show engages the recent encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas. The encyclical offers wise guidance from a Christian set of resources to help human beings protect their humanity and the common good in light of the radical changes coming from advanced technologies, especially AI. The pugs especially focus on the call for discernment, and offer some insight into the riches that Christian faith offers in that regard.

Encyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html

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Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/

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The Not So Secret Life of Francis Bacon with David Innes Jun 08, 2026

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“Knowledge is Power, Francis Bacon”—we’ve all heard it over and over. But what did he mean? And was he right, or did he intentionally leave important things to know out of his thinking? He’s credited with developing the scientific method, and we should be grateful for this part of his legacy, but people have speculated from the start that he was a closet atheist. He was Thomas Hobbes’s mentor, what should we make of that? Join the pugsters for another free wheeling conversation, today with David Innes, author of, Francis Bacon.

(We apologize for the poor quality of Chris’s microphone, there were “technical difficulties” as they say in the business.)

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Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/

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Throwback: Our Conversation with Malcolm Guite Jun 01, 2026

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In lieu of a new episode this week, we're revisiting last year's conversation Malcolm Guite: poet, priest, and theologian. Chris leads off the conversation with Mariner, Guite’s biography of Samuel Taylor Coleridge which uniquely among studies of Coleridge brings out the importance of his return to Trinitarian Christianity to his life. The conversation uses Coleridge’s life and work as a jumping off point to move on to other topics, including Lewis’s concept of joy and the nature and importance of imagination. It’s a fascinating discussion with a fascinating individual, and we think you’ll find it as stimulating as we did.

Find Malcolm Guite’s Arthuriad:

https://www.rabbitroom.com/merlinsisle

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Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/

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Arthur and the Grail May 25, 2026

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Inspired by Malcolm Guite’s Galahad and the Grail, Glenn walks the other Pugs through the evolution of the story of Arthur from his historical roots as a warlord through his transformation into the ideal king surrounded by a band of noble knights, into the world of the medieval romances. This leads to the emergence of the story of the Grail and its ultimate connection to the Eucharist. In the process, the guys talk about history, invasions, the nature of time, and the importance or myth and story.

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Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/

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What in the World are We to Make of All this UFO/UAP Stuff? May 18, 2026

Show notes

Today the Pugs dip their paws into the recent file dump from the Federal Government re: UFO and UAPs. So far it seems like nothing new has been revealed, but there is a whole lot of speculation going on. What are the options for orthodox Christians when it comes to this controversy? The Pugs endeavor to identify them.

Rod Dreher Substack Posts:

https://open.substack.com/pub/roddreher/p/are-pastors-being-prepared-for-disclosure?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

https://open.substack.com/pub/roddreher/p/itty-bitty-disclosure-day-in-washington?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

https://open.substack.com/pub/roddreher/p/the-coming-storm?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web (Access for Subscribers Only)

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