
Folding Chair Theology
Theology for everyone. The name Folding Chair Theology carries with it a double meaning. On one hand, it is meant to poke a little fun at those who claim the title "armchair theologian," of which I (Bruce) am guilty. It also points to the fact that most of what I've learned about following Jesus, in meaningful and practical ways, was learned in small groups and circles in homes and coffee shops, most often while sitting on a folding chair. Sometimes the best seminary is a living room full of other Christians. Our goal is to offer an understanding of the bible and the study of God in a way that is accessible to everyone, not just the "educated elite."
Episodes
114 episodes
#100 - Celebrating Episode 100 | S6E10
WE DID IT! 100 EPISODES!In this episode, Bruce and Justin recap the last 99 episodes over 5 1/2 seasons!Here's the break...Top 5S4E2 -
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Season 6
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1:17:45

#99 The Christian Case for Violence | S6E9
In this mid-season finale, Bruce and Justin discuss whether or not there are any actual cases in which a Christian can condone or use violence to advance their political agenda, turning their discussion toward two verses: Luke 22 and Matthew 10...
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Season 6
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1:12:24

#98 - Unity in the Midst of Division | S6E8
In this episode, Bruce and Justin discuss what real unity in the church could and should look like.
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Season 6
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1:03:59

#97 - Practically Bad Theology | S6E7
In this episode, Bruce and Justin discuss practically theology and what bad theology looks like.Criteria for Bad Theology - Dr. Leah RobinsonLimits Flourishing of HumansOppressiveDoesn't Permit Refle...
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Season 6
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1:05:22

A FCT Segment #9 | Justin Time: A Life Update | Ep6
In this short episode, Justin catches you up on his life.
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Episode 6
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12:16

#96 - On Being God's Own Possession | S6E6
In this episode, Bruce and Justin discuss Oswald Chambers's devotional about being God's own possession and what it means for us as disciples.Check out the devotional here: His!, My Utmo...
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Season 6
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1:11:30

#95 - Christian Nationalism Pt. 3 | Sermon on the Mount Wrap Up Repost | S6E5
Originally, Bruce and Justin recorded a whole hour's worth of discussion to wrap up this three-part series. Somehow, likely user oversight, the file disappeared or was never recorded. But, you're in luck, because this final part wa...
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Season 6
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1:06:44

#94 - Christian Nationalism Pt. 2 | The Folding Man Mashup | S6E4
In this episode, Bruce and Justin invite the hosts of The Grey Man Podcast, Mike Sian and Jim Mueller to discuss the geopolitical and theological implications...
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Season 6
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1:47:21

#93 - Christian Nationalism Pt. 1 | The American Redoubt | S6E3
In part 1 of this 3 part series on Christian Nationalism, Bruce and Justin break down the history of the American Redoubt, located in the inland PNW, and its connection to Christian Nationalism.Some information was pulled from
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Season 6
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1:12:33

A FCT Segment #11 | A Spruce of Bruce: Telling People Who They Are | Ep 6
In this episode, Bruce breaks down the difference between telling people who they are versus telling people who Jesus is and why it matters.
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Season 6
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21:10

#92 - Why Christian Nationalism is Dangerous | S6E2
In this episode, Bruce and Justin discuss why Christian Nationalism is anti-Christ and dangerous. This is the introduction to the American Redoubt short series.Articles
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Season 6
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1:23:24

#91 - Season Six Shenanigans Start Now | S6E1
In the opener to season 6, Burce and Justin just catch up and shoot the sh... breeze, while trying to figure out what they're doing this season.
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Season 6
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48:37

#90 - James 5:13-20, Praying and Confessing | S5E25
Bruce and Justin wrap up their series on James with a discussion about faithful prayer and confessing our sins to each other as presented in James 5:13-20.James 5:13-20, The Prayer of Faith13 Is anyone among you...
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Season 5
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56:42

#89 - James 5:7-12, Complaining and Swearing | S5E24
Bruce and Justin continue their series on James with a discussion about what it looks like to wait on the Lord, complain about your fellow Christian, and swear oaths as presented in James 5:7-12.James 5:7-12, Waiting for the Lord...
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Season 5
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1:01:05

#88 - James 5:1-6, How We Fatten Ourselves | S5E23
Bruce and Justin continue their series on James with a discussion about the dangers of wealth as presented in James 5:1-6.James 5:1-6, Warning to the Rich1 Come now, you rich people, weep and wail over the miseries ...
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Season 5
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1:04:03

#87 - James 4:13-17, The Business of Knowing Good | S5E22
Bruce and Justin continue their series on James with a discussion about God's will and man's will and doing good as presented in James 4:13-17.James 4:13-17, Our Will and God’s Will13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow...
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Season 5
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1:03:34

#86 - James 4:1-12, BFFs With The World | S5E21
Bruce and Justin continue their series on James with a discussion about pride, humility, and being friends with the world as presented in James 4:1-12.James 4:1-12, Proud or Humble4 What is the source of wars and fi...
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Season 5
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1:21:40

#85 - James 3:13-18, Wisdom that Cultivates Peace | S5E20
Bruce and Justin continue their series on James with a discussion about the wisdom presented in James 3:13-18.James 3:13-18, The Wisdom from Above13 Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good condu...
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Season 5
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56:49

#84 - James 3:1-12, The Tongues of Teachers | S5E19
Bruce and Justin continue the series on James with a discussion about controlling the tongue (James 3:1-13).James 3:1-13, Controlling the Tongue3 Not many should become teachers, my brothers,[
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Season 5
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1:01:11

#83 - James 2:14-26, Faith That Works | S5E18
In this episode, Bruce and Justin continue their series on the book of James with a discussion of James 2:14-26 and what it means when James says faith without works is dead.
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Season 5
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1:20:20

#82 - James 2:1-13, Sinning with Favoritism | S5E17
Bruce and Justin continue their discussion through the book of James. This week's discussion involves chapter 2, verses 1-13, and deals with the sin of favoritism.
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Season 5
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1:18:33

#81 - James 1:12-27, Trials, Words, & Deeds | S5E16
Bruce and Justin talk through James 1:12-27 and continue their discussion about living as Kingdom citizens.
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Season 5
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1:17:21

#80 - James 1:1-11, Wisdom & Riches | S5E15
Bruce and Justin start their series on what it looks like to live as Kingdom citizens with a discussion about James 1:1-11.
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Season 5
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1:15:43
