Fresh Ground Theology

Fresh Ground Theology is dedicated to presenting newly developed theology or old theology from a fresh perspective from a conservative Christian framework. I strive to evaluate any theological views by the intended meaning of the Scriptures in order to arrive at orthodox theology. The topics covered in the podcast cover a wide range of subjects from Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, Practical Theology and Historical Theology.

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Episodes 71

A Saint for the Wounded: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Part 3
2d ago · 12:34
The Weekend Cup discusses the enduring legacy of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha after her death, highlighting miraculous healings linked to her intercession and relics. Her canonization in 2012, spurred by the healing of Jake Finkbonner, established her as a patroness for Indigenous peoples and sparked vital conversations about colonial issues and faith. The post A Saint for the Wounded: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Part 3 appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
Dark Night of the Soul and Loving God?
5d ago · 46:57
Can love for God grow while the mind remains confused? Explore Saint John of the Cross, Mary Magdalene, Psalms 42–43, and the supernatural hope hidden within spiritual dryness. The post Dark Night of the Soul and Loving God? appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
Northward to a New Home: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Part 2
9d ago · 11:09
Kateri Tekakwitha faces severe challenges after converting to Christianity, leading her to escape to Kahnawake. There, she embraces her faith, serves others, and ultimately dies at twenty-four, showing signs of sainthood. The post Northward to a New Home: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Part 2 appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
Ten Plagues Defeated Egypt’s Gods: Exodus Explained
12d ago · 54:38
The Ten Plagues were more than natural disasters or political pressure against Pharaoh. Exodus presents them as supernatural judgments through which Yahweh exposed Egypt’s gods, spiritual powers, priesthood, and divine king as powerless. The post Ten Plagues Defeated Egypt’s Gods: Exodus Explained appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha pt1
16d ago · 9:31
This week on Fresh Ground Theology’s The Weekend Cup, we begin the story of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, a seventeenth-century Mohawk woman born into a world increasingly shaped by disease, warfare, trade, and rivalry between European empires. After smallpox kills her parents and brother, the young Tekakwitha survives with impaired eyesight and permanent facial scars. She […] The post Saint Kateri Tekakwitha pt1 appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
Dark Night of the Soul and Psalm 63: Love in the Darkness
19d ago · 31:22
Explore the dark night of the soul and Psalm 63, where spiritual thirst, supernatural love, and God’s hidden presence transform suffering. The post Dark Night of the Soul and Psalm 63: Love in the Darkness appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
Saint Drogo’s Solitude: Faith and Miracles
23d ago · 9:40
Saint Drogo spent decades enclosed in a small cell, yet his life continued to affect the world outside it. His story reveals how stability, prayer, and supernatural grace can transform even the narrowest life. The post Saint Drogo’s Solitude: Faith and Miracles appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
How the Old Testament Portrays Rival Gods and Spiritual Powers
26d ago · 1:03:14
Explore the supernatural worldview of Scripture through Naaman, Dagon, Daniel 10, Assyria, and Christ’s victory over the powers. The post How the Old Testament Portrays Rival Gods and Spiritual Powers appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
Why Did Saint Drogo Live Behind a Church Wall?
1mo ago · 8:26
Discover why Saint Drogo lived behind a church wall, how he served the people of Sebourg, and why he refused to flee during a devastating fire. The post Why Did Saint Drogo Live Behind a Church Wall? appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
Darkness That Illuminates: St. John of the Cross on the Dark Night
1mo ago · 26:02
Discover how Saint John of the Cross explains darkness that illuminates, transforms the soul, and prepares us for deeper union with God. The post Darkness That Illuminates: St. John of the Cross on the Dark Night appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
Who Was Saint Drogo? The Patron Saint of the Lonely and Forgotten
1mo ago · 8:09
This week on Fresh Ground Theology’s The Weekend Cup, we begin the story of Saint Drogo, a medieval orphan who surrendered his inheritance to become a shepherd and pilgrim. We follow his journey from the fields of Sebourg to the roads of Rome, ending with the painful illness that brought his wandering to an end. […] The post Who Was Saint Drogo? The Patron Saint of the Lonely and Forgotten appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
Who Are the “Gods” of the Old Testament? The Supernatural Worldview
1mo ago · 1:05:53
Who were the gods of the Old Testament, and why does Scripture treat them as more than lifeless idols? Explore Deuteronomy 32, Psalm 82, Baal, Asherah, Anat, and the supernatural conflict surrounding Yahweh’s kingdom. The post Who Are the “Gods” of the Old Testament? The Supernatural Worldview appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
How Saint Boniface Died—and Why His Mission Still Matters
1mo ago · 6:13
Martyrdom and Legacy In this week’s episode of The Weekend Cup, we conclude our series on Saint Boniface by reflecting on his final missionary journey and his death at the hands of pagan raiders. We examine the enduring legacy he left behind and consider how his life serves as a reminder that the advance of […] The post How Saint Boniface Died—and Why His Mission Still Matters appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
Why Prayer Feels Empty: The Dark Night of the Will
1mo ago · 27:21
Nate opens this episode in the dark — literally. A wanderer, a treacherous boy named Liron, a whale carcass on a frozen marsh, and a burning ember pressed into a man’s chest by a king who trades in counterfeit fire. The story sets the stage for what Saint John of the Cross calls the pinnacle […] The post Why Prayer Feels Empty: The Dark Night of the Will appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
How Saint Boniface Reformed the Medieval Church
1mo ago · 6:04
Reforming the Church and Building Christendom In this week’s episode of The Weekend Cup, we explore Saint Boniface’s efforts to reform the churches of Frankish Europe and establish a lasting Christian witness among the Germanic peoples. We discuss his work with kings and bishops, the founding of monasteries and dioceses, and the importance of spiritual […] The post How Saint Boniface Reformed the Medieval Church appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
The Serpent, the Watchers, and the Divine Council Explained
1mo ago · 1:07:51
Episode Summary Nate, David, and Wes kick off a new series — Rivals to the Kingdom of Yahweh — exploring the supernatural worldview embedded throughout Scripture. From the serpent in Eden to the fallen Watchers of Genesis 6, from the Divine Council of Psalm 82 to Paul’s “rulers and authorities,” the hosts trace a remarkably […] The post The Serpent, the Watchers, and the Divine Council Explained appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
Why Saint Boniface Cut Down Thor’s Oak
1mo ago
Donar’s Oak In this week’s episode of The Weekend Cup, we continue our look at Saint Boniface by examining one of the most famous confrontations in church history—the felling of the Donar’s Oak (Oak of Thor). More than a dramatic act of courage, Boniface’s challenge to paganism represented a declaration that Christ reigns above every […] The post Why Saint Boniface Cut Down Thor’s Oak appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
When God’s Light Feels Like Darkness: St. John of the Cross
2mo ago · 26:14
The Distracted Christian, with Nate LabadorfA production of Fresh Ground Theology What if God’s silence is not His absence, but His nearness in a form the soul cannot yet bear? In this episode of The Distracted Christian, Nate explores Book 2, Chapters 5–6 of The Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the […] The post When God’s Light Feels Like Darkness: St. John of the Cross appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
Who Was Saint Boniface? The Missionary to Germania
2mo ago · 6:17
The Missionary to Germania In this week’s episode of The Weekend Cup, we sit down with our coffee and journey into the early eighth century to meet Saint Boniface, the English missionary who would become known as the Apostle to the Germans. We explore the spiritual landscape of pagan Germania, Boniface’s call to missionary work, […] The post Who Was Saint Boniface? The Missionary to Germania appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
Why the Fire-Baptized Holiness Church Collapsed
2mo ago · 55:19
In this episode of Fresh Ground Theology, David, Wes, and Nate continue their dive into the explosive world of late nineteenth-century American revivalism by focusing on one of the most intense expressions of the Holiness Movement: the Fire-Baptized Holiness Church. Founded in 1895 by Benjamin Hardin Irwin, the Fire-Baptized Holiness Church burned bright and fast. […] The post Why the Fire-Baptized Holiness Church Collapsed appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
Why God May Feel Absent During Spiritual Growth
2mo ago · 24:28
In this episode of The Distracted Christian Podcast, Nate continues a contemplative journey through Saint John of the Cross and the deeper work of God in the soul. The episode opens with a fictional scene: the “quiet one” sits in a cold cottage after years of silence, stripped of the fire and sweetness he once […] The post Why God May Feel Absent During Spiritual Growth appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
When “Baptism of Fire” Became Holy War
2mo ago · 1:06:45
In this episode of Fresh Ground Theology, Nate, David, and Wes return for part two of their conversation on the Fire-Baptized Holiness Church of God of the Americas — a short-lived but deeply influential Holiness movement that helped prepare the ground for global Pentecostalism. After a coffee-fueled opening involving John the Baptist, Folgers, cowboy coffee, […] The post When “Baptism of Fire” Became Holy War appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
What Is the Dark Night of the Spirit?
2mo ago · 29:49
Episode Summary After the first cleansing, the soul breathes easier. Prayer flows. God feels close. But Saint John of the Cross warns: this brightness is not the finish line — it may be the edge of a deeper darkness. We open Book 2 of The Dark Night of the Soul and explore why God leads […] The post What Is the Dark Night of the Spirit? appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
What Was the Fire-Baptized Holiness Movement?
3mo ago · 1:17:56
Episode Summary Three guys, three mugs, and one of the most wild and fascinating corners of American church history. This episode dives into the Fire Baptized Holiness Movement — a late nineteenth century revival that preached not just salvation, not just sanctification, but a third blessing: a baptism of fire. Started by a former Nebraska […] The post What Was the Fire-Baptized Holiness Movement? appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.
What Is the Dark Night of the Senses? St. John of the Cross Explained
3mo ago · 39:13
The Distracted Christian, with Nate Labadorf Episode Summary If your prayer life has gone quiet — no feelings, no fire, no sense of God’s presence — this episode is for you. We wrap up Book 1 of The Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross and explore why God strips away […] The post What Is the Dark Night of the Senses? St. John of the Cross Explained appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.

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Ten Plagues Defeated Egypt’s Gods: Exodus Explained

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Dark Night of the Soul and Psalm 63: Love in the Darkness

Saint Drogo’s Solitude: Faith and Miracles

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Darkness That Illuminates: St. John of the Cross on the Dark Night

Who Was Saint Drogo? The Patron Saint of the Lonely and Forgotten

Who Are the “Gods” of the Old Testament? The Supernatural Worldview

How Saint Boniface Died—and Why His Mission Still Matters

Why Prayer Feels Empty: The Dark Night of the Will

How Saint Boniface Reformed the Medieval Church

The Serpent, the Watchers, and the Divine Council Explained

Why Saint Boniface Cut Down Thor’s Oak

When God’s Light Feels Like Darkness: St. John of the Cross

Who Was Saint Boniface? The Missionary to Germania

Why the Fire-Baptized Holiness Church Collapsed

Why God May Feel Absent During Spiritual Growth

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A Saint for the Wounded: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Part 3

Dark Night of the Soul and Loving God?

Northward to a New Home: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Part 2

Ten Plagues Defeated Egypt’s Gods: Exodus Explained

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha pt1

Dark Night of the Soul and Psalm 63: Love in the Darkness

Saint Drogo’s Solitude: Faith and Miracles

How the Old Testament Portrays Rival Gods and Spiritual Powers

Why Did Saint Drogo Live Behind a Church Wall?

Darkness That Illuminates: St. John of the Cross on the Dark Night

Who Was Saint Drogo? The Patron Saint of the Lonely and Forgotten

Who Are the “Gods” of the Old Testament? The Supernatural Worldview

How Saint Boniface Died—and Why His Mission Still Matters

Why Prayer Feels Empty: The Dark Night of the Will

How Saint Boniface Reformed the Medieval Church

The Serpent, the Watchers, and the Divine Council Explained

Why Saint Boniface Cut Down Thor’s Oak

When God’s Light Feels Like Darkness: St. John of the Cross

Who Was Saint Boniface? The Missionary to Germania

Why the Fire-Baptized Holiness Church Collapsed

Why God May Feel Absent During Spiritual Growth

When “Baptism of Fire” Became Holy War

What Is the Dark Night of the Spirit?

What Was the Fire-Baptized Holiness Movement?

What Is the Dark Night of the Senses? St. John of the Cross Explained