Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times
A.J. Swoboda & Nijay K.Gupta
(Formerly In Faith & Doubt)Dr. AJ Swoboda and Dr. Nijay Gupta are co-hosts of Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times. Topics include Scripture, theology, and anything and everything under the sun that gives life meaning.
- 32 minutes 58 secondsST93: "Blessed Are The Merciful" (A Beatitudes Series)
AJ and Nijay continue their Beatitudes series.
29 January 2026, 4:00 pm - 31 minutes 41 secondsST92: "Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness" (A Beatitudes Series)
AJ and Nijay continue their discussions of the Beatitudes; this time Matthew 5:6: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied."
22 January 2026, 5:00 am - 31 minutes 36 secondsST91: "Blessed Are The Meek" (A Beatitudes Series)
AJ and Nijay explore the third beatitude, "blessed are the meek." In modern American culture, "meekness is weakness," but somehow in Christ's kingdom it is blessed. How can that be? Listen in to learn more. Please rate, like, and subscribe to Slow Theology on your favorite app.
11 January 2026, 3:00 pm - 33 minutes 2 secondsST90: "Blessed Are Those Who Mourn" (A Beatitudes Series)
AJ and Nijay continue their series with Jesus' Beatitude #2.
28 December 2025, 8:00 pm - 29 minutes 45 secondsST89: "Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit" (A Beatitude Series)
AJ and Nijay discuss the first beatitude (Matt 5:3; Luke 6:20).
18 December 2025, 3:00 pm - 34 minutes 11 secondsST88: "Blessed Are...": Introducing a New Beatitudes Series
AJ and Nijay kick off a **brand new** podcast series on the Beatitudes (Matt 5:3-10). In this first episode they talk about Jesus as teacher and why the Sermon on the Mount in general and the Beatitudes in particular are so important for every Christian to study.
12 December 2025, 2:00 pm - 26 minutes 43 secondsST87: Listener Question: Why Was the Jerusalem Temple Decorated with So Much Gold?
In this episode, Nijay and A.J. address a great listener question: if God is for the poor, why did God mandate that the temple be decorated with so much gold and high-value materials? Listen in. (Related texts: Exodus 25-28; 35-40; 1 Kings 6-7; 2 Chron 2-4).
4 December 2025, 2:00 pm - 28 minutes 53 secondsST86: The Scandal of Particularity: Why the Incarnation is Good News for Each One of Us
AJ and Nijay explore the amazing doctrine of the Incarnation, God coming into a very particular human form at a particular time to a particular place. God becomes like us to know us and love us and save us face-to-face and heart-to-heart. Simply amazing.
22 November 2025, 3:00 pm - 36 minutes 17 secondsST85: Slow Peacemaking and Reconciliation in a Hostile World
It is clear that we live in an increasing violent and hostile world. AJ and Nijay turn to Scripture and the Christian tradition to bring a "slow theology" mindset and long-obedience lifestyle to peacemaking and reconciliation in our relationships today.
14 November 2025, 9:00 pm - 26 minutes 41 secondsST84: Why Are the Psalm So Important For Our Spiritual Formation?
Are you feeling spiritually dry? Restless? Mercurial? AJ and Nijay talk about how the biblical Psalter has helped steady the spiritual rhythm of the church for centuries. The Psalms were the prayer and worship language of Israel and of Jesus—and we can find renewal in these ancient words as well.
31 October 2025, 5:00 am - 27 minutes 38 secondsST83: Living Like You'll Never Leave: Is This World My Home—Or Not?
There was a recent prediction that the Rapture would happen Sept 23, 2025. It came and went, apparently no Rapture. But every time there is a major Rapture prediction, enthusiasts sell their worldly possessions to prepare themselves for the Great Beyond. In this episode, AJ and Nijay talk about what the Bible teaches about our posture towards the earth we live in now. Does the Bible teach that this world is our home, or is it just a place we happen to be passing through? It appears that our answer to this questions matters greatly. Listen in.
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