Core Christianity is dedicated to helping the body of Christ by answering the tough questions of our time. Pastor Adriel Sanchez gives biblical answers that not only show why Christianity is true, but also why it’s good and beautiful. As an essential part of our multimedia effort to teach believers the core truths of historic Christianity, Core Christianity helps people experience the comfort of the gospel and gain confidence and wisdom.
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Our primary focus at Theocast is to encourage weary pilgrims to rest in Christ. We facilitate simple conversations about the Christian life from a reformed perspective through our weekly podcasts, primers, books, articles, and educational material.
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Credobaptism or Paedobaptism? - Part 2 (w/ Adriel Sanchez from Sola Media)
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49:36Check out Part 1 of this discussion on Sola Media’s YouTube channel! On today’s special episode of Theocast, Jon and Justin are joined by Adriel Sanchez of Sola Media to continue a thoughtful conversation on the differences between baptizing believers only and baptizing infants. This isn’t a debate but a dialogue between three Reformed brothers who…
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God Doesn’t Want you to be a Tolerant Christian
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7:08How should Christians respond to Pride Month? Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains why today’s calls for “tolerance” often feel more like demands for celebration—and what a faithful, loving Christian response looks like. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern…
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Today, Justin and Jon want to cover two passages that often confuse or even hurt people. One is Jeremiah 29:11—about your future. You might be wondering how that verse applies to you, especially if everything is going horribly—or even if everything is going great and you're attributing it to that promise. We’re going to talk about that verse, and a…
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Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, Amillennialism — what’s the difference? Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains each of these eschatological views and what they distinctively hold to and then shares what his own view is. GET YOUR REVELATION BIBLE STUDY How should Christians discern the signs of the times? Why hasn’t Christ returned yet? Who is the Anti…
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"Examine yourselves to determine whether or not you are in the faith." Have you ever heard those verses raised? We have here at Theocast—especially because of how we talk about Jesus, His sufficiency, and the reality that He has done everything necessary for us to have peace with God. People sincerely ask, “Brothers, what about the call to self-exa…
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Throughout the years, Theocast has received all kinds of messages and emails. At times, you ask us to address certain topics, and while we can’t respond to everything, we do our best to select a few. This is one we wanted to talk about. We love our dear brother Costi, and in this sermon, he’s expressing a concern about Christian hypocrisy—people wh…
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How Can I Be More Filled with the Holy Spirit?
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11:25All believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit, but Christians can be more or less filled with the Holy Spirit. Adriel Sanchez shares three important ways how to be more filled with the Spirit that all believers, no matter their gifting, can take part in. GET YOUR COPY OF "REDISCOVERING THE HOLY SPIRIT" Michael Horton introduces readers to the negle…
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Why Are So Many People Going to Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism?
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39:25Why are so many people leaving evangelicalism and turning to the Orthodox Church—or even to Rome? When you talk to them, you find that they’re longing for a sense of sacredness. They’re seeking a spiritual experience. They want to know that their faith is grounded in something outside of themselves. We have a lot to say about that. In this episode,…
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Christians have been baptized into the one body of Christ. Therefore, we cannot look at Christ's body and say, 'I don't need you.' But what should we look for in a good church? Adriel Sanchez shares three things to look for when choosing a church home. GET YOUR COPY OF "ORDINARY" - Michael Horton provides a guide to a sustainable discipleship that …
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What Does the Bible Say About Sex Before Marriage?
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7:16Sexual desire is natural and good, but even good desires can be corrupted. Adriel Sanchez shares why the Bible's view of sex isn't arcane or restrictive, but upholds the goodness of sex and why dating couples should persevere and honor each other with their bodies. FREE DOWNLOADABLE BOOKLET Is the biblical view of marriage an outdated convention or…
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New Calvinism, while it has some good aspects, has also caused a lot of problems for many people today. Jon and Justin are going to have a conversation about how historical Reformed theology differs from New Calvinism—a movement that has really taken shape and gained a lot of traction over the last few decades, particularly in America. There are go…
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What About People Who Never Hear the Gospel?
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7:481 Corinthians 13 is often called “the love chapter” of the Bible—but did you know it’s also a rebuke? Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains why Paul’s words to the Corinthians still matter today—not just to confront worldly ideas about love, but to shape the whole of our work and ministry. UNDERSTAND THE ATONEMENT Do you understand what it means that God …
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Today's episode is a special recording from the 1517 Conference in Bentonville, Arkansas. Jon and Justin are joined by Bob Hiller, senior pastor of Community Lutheran Church in Escondido, California, and a valued member of the 1517 family. In this episode, we explore the challenges of balancing grace and law, emphasizing that the Christian life is …
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1 Corinthians 13 is often called “the love chapter” of the Bible—but did you know it’s also a rebuke? Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains why Paul’s words to the Corinthians still matter today—not just to confront worldly ideas about love, but to shape the whole of our work and ministry. UNDERSTAND THE ATONEMENT Do you understand what it means that God …
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Our Thoughts on John Piper and Falling Away
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42:48Recently, a video clip from the Coram Deo Conference began circulating online, featuring John Piper making comments about falling away from the living God—and how that warning needs to be preached. The message that one can fall away must be clearly communicated, with no punches pulled. Theocast was brought into the online conversation surrounding t…
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What Is the Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?
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Today’s episode is a special live podcast recording from our 2025 Law & Gospel Conference! Jon, Justin, and our special guest, Chad Bird, discuss their theological journeys that led them to understand the importance of the law and gospel distinction and what it means for the Christian. After the discussion, the guys hold a Q&A with the audience! CH…
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Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?
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8:58Pastor Adriel Sanchez examines Islam’s views on Jesus, the cross, and sin—and shows why Christianity and Islam are ultimately irreconcilable at their core. UNDERSTAND THE ATONEMENT - Do you understand what it means that God became human and took the punishment for our sins? "Saved from What?" is a booklet that helps you grasp the heart of the atone…
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God Really Does Love Us (with Dan Cruver)
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50:46As Christians, we often say we know God loves us and that Jesus died for our sins so we could be forgiven and accepted in Christ. But when asked how we think God really feels about us, we tend to get uncomfortable. If we're honest, many of us quietly wonder if God truly delights in us or if His grace was more of a reluctant necessity. Maybe He save…
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New Calvinism: The Young, Restless, and Reformed Movement. This has been a significant movement—a major groundswell—in recent decades within the American and Western Church. What’s good about it? What’s maybe not so good? That’s the conversation Jon and Justin are going to have today from our typical confessional and Reformed perspective. There is …
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The Danger of "God's Glory" without the Gospel
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41:00If I asked you, "What is the glory of God?" how would you answer? The glory of God is a central focus in the evangelical church, and rightly so. It is a wonderful reality that must be understood biblically to avoid misrepresenting His character. God is glorified in creation, in executing justice, and above all, in saving His people. He has always l…
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What Was the Gospel-Centered Movement, and Did It Fail?
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11:26Did the Gospel-Centered Movement that was influenced by figures such as John Piper, Tim Keller, and Matt Chandler fail? Are there dangers when pastors' sermons begin to sound formulaic and forego moral exhortations in the name of "the gospel"? Pastor Adriel Sanchez answers these questions and if it is necessary to preach the gospel in every sermon.…
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If you're like us and were raised in the church, you probably chuckled when you first learned that the Israelites carried around small idols in the desert—almost like little good luck charms. They had the power of God on their side, the One who split the sea, provided them with food, led them by a pillar of fire at night and a cloud by day. Yet, th…
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If I had to pick one person from the entire Bible and give him the title of "righteous" based on his actions, it wouldn’t be Lot. I’m sorry, but what that man did is not the definition of righteousness. Yet, that’s often how we think about godliness—righteousness as a comparison of who obeys the law. "I didn’t do these things; therefore, I’m righte…
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How Should Christians Think About Celebrity Conversions?
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Should Christian Couples Have as Many Kids as Possible?
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What is the most Christian thing we could do? If you're like many out there, you might say, "Well, I would not sin." Fair answer. That certainly is a fruit of being united to the Lord Jesus Christ. But Jon and Justin offer a different perspective today. Perhaps the most Christian thing we could ever do is confess and acknowledge our weakness and th…
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Can I Be a Christian and Date a Non-believer?
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4:59Many Christian singles meet someone amazing—except they don’t share their faith. Is that a dealbreaker? Pastor Adriel Sanchez unpacks what Scripture says about dating, marriage, and being “unequally yoked.” ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to W…
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Is there a kind of preaching that Satan would approve of? We often assume it’s the kind that denies miracles and weakens morality, but he may just as well applaud preaching that exalts virtue and moral living while leaving out Jesus. At Theocast, we believe this kind of Christless preaching is dangerous, as it shifts the focus from the gospel to me…
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It is safe to say that the Apostle Paul was one of the most vigorous defenders of the gospel, and he said many things to protect it from legalism. However, there is an aspect of Paul's discussions that often goes unnoticed—his argument that legalism is not only a human issue but also a tool used by the kingdom of darkness. Paul explains that when J…
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While the Pharisees of the Bible were not two-dimensional villains, they were largely guilty of three fatal errors. Pastor Adriel Sanchez discusses what these errors were and how we can avoid them in the Christian life today. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE …
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When people look at the liberal-conservative divide—or perhaps the loose versus strict legalistic divide—in the church, they assume there is nothing in common between these groups. However, Jon and Justin disagree. We believe that both of these groups can be described as despisers of grace. Today, we’re going to explain what we mean by that. We’ll …
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Many believers struggle with doubts about whether they truly belong to Christ, often because their lives don’t look the way they want. Is Jesus only enough for the forgiveness of sins, or is there more to what He has accomplished in us? The answer is yes—He is better than you’ve ever imagined. He not only forgives and justifies but also works in us…
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