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
17 episodes
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...
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Episode 16
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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...
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Episode 15
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19:45
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...
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Episode 14
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18:49
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...
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Episode 13
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19:13
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...
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Episode 12
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20:54
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...
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Episode 11
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20:28
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...
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Episode 10
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18:21
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"...
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Episode 9
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18:09
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...
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Episode 8
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19:38
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...
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Episode 7
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19:41
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...
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Episode 6
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19:21
Is the Bible Full of Mistakes? (Why You Can Trust Every Word) - S1E5
Heard that the Bible is "full of contradictions"? Worried those alleged errors might shake your faith? Think again.In this episode, we're tackling the hard questions head-on: Can we really trust that Scripture is completely accurate? Wha...
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Episode 5
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18:37
The Bible Has the Final Say (Even When Culture Disagrees) - S1E4
Nobody likes being told what to do. So why should the Bible have authority over your life? In this episode, we're tackling one of the most uncomfortable topics in Christianity: biblical authority. Maybe you've had bad experiences wi...
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Episode 4
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20:13
How We Got Our Bible (And Why You Can Trust It) - S1E3
Ever wondered how we ended up with exactly 66 books in the Bible? Was it just a bunch of old guys in a room making arbitrary decisions?Maybe someone has told you the Bible was "put together by politicians" or that "important books...
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Episode 3
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17:47
God Speaks (And You Can Understand Him) - S1E2
Ever felt like God doesn't speak to you the way he speaks to other Christians? Like your spiritual antenna might be broken? In this episode, we're tackling the question that so many believers wrestle with: "How does God speak...
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Episode 2
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21:07
Why Theology Matters (And Why You’re Not Too Dumb for It) - S1E1
Think theology is too complicated for regular people? Think again.In this episode, we're tackling the biggest misconception about theology: that it's only for pastors and seminary students. The truth? You're already doing theolog...
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Episode 1
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19:22
Everyday Theology in Plain English | Promo Episode
Theology doesn’t have to be confusing.Join Charlie Miller for Everyday Theology in Plain English — the podcast that makes big biblical truths simple, practical, and life-changing. Season 1: God’s Word for Real People starts next Monday!...
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