Everyday Theology In Plain English
What if theology didn’t feel intimidating—but inspiring?
Everyday Theology in Plain English helps ordinary believers explore who God is and how His truth changes real life. In each short, conversational episode, host Charlie Miller breaks down big biblical ideas into simple, practical truths you can actually use — from understanding Scripture to trusting God in everyday moments.
No jargon. No lectures. Just real conversations about who God is, what He’s like, and why that matters for your Monday morning.
📖 Season 1: God’s Word for Real People
Learn how to trust the Bible, study it with confidence, and build your life on its truth. Over 18 episodes, you’ll discover that theology isn’t just for pastors or professors — it’s for anyone who wants to know God more deeply and follow Him more faithfully.
Because God isn’t hiding from you.
He wants to be known — and that’s exactly what we’re here to explore.
Episodes
31 episodes
God's Wrath Isn't Anger Issues - S2E30
Lightning bolts from heaven. Fire and brimstone. An unpredictable God with anger issues. Is that really what the Bible means by "the wrath of God"?In this episode, we're tackling one of the most misunderstood attributes of God — and one ...
God's Jealousy Is Actually Love - S2E29
"Your God is jealous? Sounds like he has some insecurity issues." Ever heard that? Ever quietly wondered the same thing yourself?In this episode, we're tackling one of God's most misunderstood attributes: his jealousy. We'll unpack the c...
God Is Perfectly Just (Even When Life Isn’t Fair) - S2E28
The greedy businessman dies wealthy in his sleep. The faithful mother gets cancer at forty-two. The criminal walks free on a technicality. If God is perfectly just, why does life seem so unfair?In this episode, we're wrestling with one o...
God Is Perfectly Holy (And Still Loves Messy You) - S2E27
When you hear the word "holy," do you picture a stern, frowning God who's disgusted by your sin? What if God's holiness is actually the best news you've ever heard?In this episode, we're diving into God's holiness, the attribute that qua...
God Has Always Existed (And Always Will) - S2E26
Try to imagine a time when God didn't exist. A moment before God. An empty void before he showed up. You can't do it, can you?In this episode, we're venturing into brain-stretching territory: God's eternity. We'll explore what it means t...
God Never Changes (In a World That Won’t Stop Changing) - S2E25
Jobs come and go. Relationships shift. Your body isn't what it was ten years ago. Everything changes — so how do you find something stable to hold onto?In this episode, we're exploring God's unchangeability — what theologians call his "i...
God Can Do Anything (That Makes Sense) - S2E24
Can God make a rock so heavy even he can't lift it? And if God can do anything, why didn't he answer that prayer?In this episode, we're tackling God's omnipotence — his unlimited power — and the hard questions that come with it. We'll un...
God Knows Everything (Including What You’re Thinking Right Now) - S2E23
God knows every thought you've ever had — every secret, every motive, every embarrassing moment you hoped no one saw. Does that comfort you or terrify you?In this episode, we're tackling God's omniscience — his complete, unlimited knowle...
God Is Everywhere (Even in Your Worst Moments) - S2E22
If God is everywhere, why does he sometimes feel so far away?In this episode, we're diving deep into God's omnipresence — and the honest tension every Christian faces: the gap between knowing God is present and actually feeling it. We'll...
God Is Not Like Us (And That's Good News) - S2E21
We naturally think of God as a bigger, better version of ourselves — like a superhero. But what if the ways God is completely different from us are actually the best news you've ever heard?In this episode, we're exploring God's "incommun...
Getting to Know the Unknowable God - S2E20
How can you possibly know an infinite God when you can barely figure out how your smartphone works? In this episode, we're tackling one of the biggest tensions in the Christian faith: God is so far beyond us that we can never...
Proof That God Exists (Beyond a Reasonable Doubt) - S2E19
Think believing in God is just a blind leap of faith? Worried your faith might crumble if someone asked you the hard questions?In this Season 2 premiere, we're tackling the most fundamental question of all: Does God actually exis...
Building Your Life on God’s Word (The Foundation That Never Fails) - S1E18
Convinced the Bible is trustworthy — but not sure how to actually build your whole life on it? Worried it means becoming a "religious fanatic"? In this Season 1 finale, we're tackling the big question: what does it actually l...
How to Apply Ancient Truth to Modern Life - S1E17
You're reading your Bible and hit instructions about not muzzling an ox while it treads grain, rules about servants, or warnings about meat sacrificed to idols. And you're thinking, "I don't have an ox, I don't have servants, and I've never see...
Why the Old Testament Still Matters Today - S1E16
Be honest — do you really need to read the Old Testament? You start strong in Genesis, but then you hit Leviticus with all those laws about sacrifices and skin diseases and think, "What does this have to do with my life in the 21st century?" Ma...
The Bible’s Big Story in 20 Minutes - S1E15
Ever felt overwhelmed by the Bible's 66 books written over a thousand years? Maybe you know David fought Goliath, Jesus died on the cross, and Paul wrote letters – but you're not sure how it all connects into one message. Is the Bible just a co...
How Scripture Interprets Scripture (Your Best Tool for Understanding Difficult Passages) - S1E14
Ever hit a Bible passage that seems to contradict something else you read? Or wondered how to know who's right when people interpret the same verse completely differently? Is understanding the Bible just a matter of personal opinion – or is the...
What to Do When the Bible Doesn’t Make Sense - S1E13
You're reading Scripture, feeling pretty good about your understanding, and then BAM – you hit a passage that might as well be written in ancient Martian. Maybe it's a genealogy with unpronounceable names, a prophetic vision full of bizarre ima...
How To Study The Bible On Your Own (Without Feeling Lost Or Overwhelmed) - S1E12
Ever sat down with your Bible, notebook ready, and thought... "Okay, now what? Am I supposed to just read? Take notes? What if I don't understand something? What if I'm missing the point completely?" If you've ever felt like real Bi...
Why Different Translations Say Different Things (And How To Choose Wisely) - S1E11
Ever been in a Bible study where someone reads from the ESV, another quotes the NIV, and someone else has the NLT – and you're thinking, "Wait, those sound completely different! Which one is right? Am I reading the wrong Bible?"Here's wh...
When the Bible Seems to Contradict Itself - S1E10
Why does Paul say we're saved by faith alone while James says faith without works is dead? Why do the Gospel genealogies of Jesus differ? Why does one passage say God never changes while another says he "relented"? If you've noticed...
How to Read the Bible Without Getting Confused - S1E9
Ever open your Bible to a random page and find yourself reading about someone with an unpronounceable name offering sacrifices according to regulations that make zero sense? Or start strong in Genesis only to get completely lost in the "begats"...
The Bible Is Enough (You Don’t Need Secret Knowledge) - S1E8
Ever feel like you're missing something spiritually? Like maybe you need a prophetic word, a special revelation, or some deeper insight you haven't received yet?If you've been bouncing from conference to conference, book to book, or teac...
Do You Really Need the Bible? (Yes, Here’s Why) - S1E7
Can you just be a good person and figure out spirituality as you go? In our age of spiritual gurus, self-help books, and "all roads lead to God" thinking, is the Bible really necessary?In this episode, we're exploring the differen...
The Bible Isn’t Just for Pastors (You Can Understand It Too) - S1E6
Ever tried to read the Bible on your own and thought, "This is too hard for me – I should leave this to the experts"? In this episode, we're tackling one of the biggest lies that keeps everyday Christians from opening their B...