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.
Everyday Theology In Plain English
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 were left out for their agenda." These claims can shake your confidence — but here's the truth: the process of recognizing which books belong in the Bible wasn't arbitrary, political, or accidental. God didn't leave this crucial decision to chance.
"The church didn't create the canon — the church recognized the canon."
In This Episode, You'll Discover:
- What "canon" actually means and why it matters for your faith
- The four tests the early church used to recognize authentic Scripture
- Why the "lost gospels" like the Gospel of Thomas were rejected (and it wasn't for political reasons)
- How God guided his people across centuries to preserve exactly what he wanted you to have
Practical Applications:
- Confidence in what you're reading — you can trust your Bible completely
- Discernment to evaluate other claims about Christianity and "alternative gospels"
- Deeper appreciation for God's faithfulness in preserving his Word for you
Your Assignment This Week: Thank God for his faithfulness in preserving his Word. If you've been struggling with doubts about the Bible's reliability, ask God to strengthen your confidence based on the careful, Spirit-guided process he used to give you exactly the books he wanted you to have.
Community Question: Have you ever had someone challenge the reliability of your Bible? What was that experience like — did it shake your confidence, or did it make you dig deeper? Email us at Charlie@heychurchmedia.com or just hit the "Send us a text" link below!
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