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Theology for the Rest of Us

by Kenneth Ortiz
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About the show

Theology For The Rest of Us gives quick simple answers to some of the toughest and most asked questions about God, Christianity, and the Bible. We answer questions on a variety of topics related to theology in a way that any person can understand, not just theology experts. This podcast is hosted by author and pastor Kenny Ortiz. This show covers topics such as systematic theology, prayer, new covenants, baptism, tithing, love, sex, gambling, legalism, spiritual gifts, the resurrection of Jesus, church history, relationships, fasting, Calvinism and Arminianism, eschatology, common heresies, the importance of global missions, and even some political topics. Episodes feature experts such as David Mathis, Andy Stanley, Aubrey Sampson, Don Whitney, Preston Sprinkle, Nate Akin, Barnabas Piper, and several other pastors, leaders, and content creators.

Latest episodes

  • 297: “Total Depravity”: The Heart of the Debate

    January 6, 2025

    In this episode Kenny again tackles the “Calvinism and Arminianism” debate (which happens to be one of the most heated debates amongst Protestants). Herein episode 297, Kenny unpacks the doctrine of “total depravity” and explains how this…

  • 296: Calvinism vs. Arminianism: Are We Even Asking the Right Question?

    June 24, 2024 · 18 min

    In this episode Kenny tackles one of the most heated debates amongst evangelicals: Calvinism vs. Arminianism. Kenny gives the history of Calvinism and Reformed theology, and then explains the Dutch Remonstrance movement that came out of…

  • 295: What Are the 5 Points of Calvinism? What is TULIP?

    June 21, 2024 · 22 min

    In this episode Kenny explains the historical origins and evolution of Calvinist soteriology. He then explains that the acronym TULIP is a helpful tool to remember the five main points of Calvinism: T- Total Depravity U- Unconditional…

  • 294: What are the Five Solas? Why do they Matter?

    June 6, 2024 · 19 min

    In this episode Kenny explains the heart of Protestant theology, which can be summed up in five key theological statements known as “The Five Solas.” The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation distinguished the 16th century Protestant…

  • 293: What is Reformed Theology? Is it the Same as Calvinism?

    June 5, 2024 · 27 min

    In this episode, Kenny briefly explains and outlines the history and essence of Reformed Theology (also known as Calvinism). This podcast episode is designed to be a foundational episode, laying the foundation for future episodes of the…

  • 292: The Podcast is Back & Kindness is Not Niceness

    May 31, 2024

    After a four year hiatus, Kenny Ortiz is resurrecting the “Theology for the Rest of Us” podcast. He gives an update on his life. Then, he comes back strong by asking the question, “What is kindness?” He makes it clear that niceness is not…

  • 291: Navigating Different Social-Distancing Convictions

    April 29, 2020 · 10 min

    In this episode, Kenny tackles the reality that there will be various opinions and convictions from different people in our lives and churches as we make attempts to return to some sense of normalcy in the coming weeks and months. This is…

  • 290: Reacting to COVID-19 on Social Media

    April 28, 2020 · 18 min

    In this episode, Kenny encourages and challenges listeners to be very careful with what they post on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Christians are posting things that seem to be motivated by fear, politics, or conspiracy…