World Upside Down

Welcome to World Upside Down, the official podcast of Indianapolis Theological Seminary, where we engage in deep theological discussions on ”load-bearing” doctrines of the Christian faith. Each episode delves into a key Scriptural topic from a unique perspective, providing valuable insights for current and future ministry leaders.

World Upside Down is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 30 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts World Upside Down, a education show with 30 episodes published.

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  Episode #33

  The Church and the Kingdom of God | Dr. Matthew Patton | S3E6

  Aug 19, 202656 min

  In this episode of World Upside Down, Dr. Matthew Patton explains how Christ’s announcement of the kingdom of God is rooted in the Old Testament prophetic tradition, and how the church is central to that kingdom. From Eden to the new creation, this conversation explores how God is gathering a people, ruling through his appointed King, and displaying the realities of the age to come even now. Interested in going deeper? Learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how you can take your next step toward robust theological education: https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info

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  Episode #32

  Church and State throughout the Ages | Dr. Brannon Ellis | S3E5

  Jul 28, 20261h 13m

  For nearly two thousand years, Christians have wrestled with the relationship between the church and the state. Who has authority and where should the boundaries be drawn? In this episode of World Upside Down, Dr. Brannon Ellis traces that question across church history: from the persecution of early Christians under Rome, to the rise of Christendom, the Reformation, and the American approach to religious liberty. Interested in going deeper? Learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how you can take your next step toward robust theological education: https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info

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  Episode #31

  What “Already, Not Yet” Actually Means | S3E4

  Jul 21, 202656 min

  “Already, not yet” is a familiar Christian phrase, but it can become a shortcut that seeks to explain everything and therefore explains little. Today's conversation explores the phrase's biblical substance. Nicholas Piotrowski and Roger Williams discuss how the promises of resurrection, Christ’s reign, Satan’s defeat, etc. have truly begun in Jesus Christ, even though believers still await their full experience at his return. Interested in going deeper? Learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how you can take your next step toward robust theological education: https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info

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  Episode #30

  “My Kingdom Is Not of This World” | Dr. David Schrock | S3E3

  Jul 1, 202657 min

  In this episode of World Upside Down, we explore the church’s relationship to Christ’s reign and how Christians should think wisely about politics, public authority, and faithful witness under the lordship of Christ. *A brief clarification: around the five-minute mark, Dr. Schrock mentions Stanley Hauerwas, but the intended reference was to Oliver O’Donovan.* Interested in going deeper? Learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how you can take your next step toward robust theological education: https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info

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  Episode #27

  How Creation Informs Liturgy | Dr. Mike Farley | S2E12

  Apr 14, 20261h 3m

  What if Sunday morning worship is doing more to shape you than you realize? In this season 2 finale of World Upside Down, Dr. Mike Farley joins us to explore why the doctrine of creation is an often missing foundation in our Sunday liturgies. Interested in going deeper? Learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how you can take your next step toward robust theological education: https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info

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