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
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 Bibles: that Scripture is only for pastors and seminary students. The truth? God didn't write the Bible in secret code that requires a theological degree to crack. He wrote it for fishermen and tax collectors – and that means he wrote it for you. Discover why you can read the Bible with confidence and how the same God who used ordinary people to write Scripture designed it for ordinary people to understand.
"God didn't write the Bible to confuse you – He wrote it to change you."
In This Episode, You'll Discover:
- Why "difficult" doesn't mean "impossible," and how some challenging parts don't make the whole thing unclear
- What theologians mean by "perspicuity" (the clarity of Scripture), and why it matters for your daily Bible reading
- How Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would help us understand God's truth
Practical Applications:
- Start with what's clear and let it help you understand what's confusing
- Read Scripture with community – God designed understanding to be a team sport
- Ask four powerful questions that unlock meaning from any passage Your
Assignment This Week: Choose one clear, practical book of the Bible (like James or Philippians) and begin reading it with confidence, asking the four questions we discussed together.
Community Question: What's one passage or book of the Bible that seemed confusing at first but eventually became clear to you? Or if you're just starting out, what's holding you back from diving into Scripture on your own? Email us at Charlie@heychurchmedia.com or just hit the "Send us a text" link below!
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