In this episode of Theology Is Fun, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben turn their attention to Holy Week and the powerful meaning behind Palm Sunday. While many people associate Palm Sunday with palm branches and children’s processions, the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is actually a profound theological moment that sets the stage for everything that follows in Holy Week.

As they walk through the biblical account, Corey and Ben explore why all four Gospel writers highlight this event and what it reveals about Jesus’ identity. Palm Sunday isn’t simply a symbolic celebration—it is a public declaration that Jesus is the promised King of Israel, the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, and the true King of Kings.

Together they discuss:

• Why the triumphal entry is such a significant moment in the Gospels
• How Jesus fulfills the roles of Prophet, Priest, and King
• The Old Testament prophecies being fulfilled as Jesus enters Jerusalem
• Why Jesus previously told people not to reveal His identity
• What Palm Sunday reveals about Christ’s kingship and mission
• Why every human heart ultimately longs for a king, a kingdom, and a cause

Rather than being just a prelude to Easter, Palm Sunday marks the moment when Jesus publicly declares who He truly is before heading to the cross. Holy Week begins with a king entering His city—and it points forward to the day when Christ will return again in triumph.

Key theme: The Triumphal Entry and the Kingship of Christ

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In this episode of Theology Is Fun, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben continue their discussion of Matthew 24 and Jesus’ teaching on the end times. After celebrating their 50th episode (and a memorable gift from Mama Lois), the conversation turns to one of the most debated questions in Christian theology: What did Jesus actually mean when He said “one will be taken and one left”?

Many Christians have heard this passage used to describe a secret rapture, but is that what Jesus intended? By walking carefully through the text, Corey and Ben examine the context of Jesus’ words and compare them to the days of Noah, uncovering a surprising insight that challenges popular interpretations.

Together they explore:

1. What Jesus meant by “no one knows the day or the hour”
2. Why the comparison to the days of Noah is so important
3. Whether Matthew 24 is actually describing a secret rapture
4. Who the ones “taken” really are in Jesus’ example
5. Why Christians should be cautious about date-setting and sensational prophecy claims
6. The real point of Jesus’ teaching: living in faithful readiness

Rather than fueling speculation about timelines or charts, this passage calls believers to something much simpler—and much more challenging: be alert, be faithful, and be ready for Christ’s return.

Key passage: Matthew 24

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In this episode of Theology Is Fun, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben tackle a question that resurfaces every time there’s global conflict: Is this war a sign of the end times?

What begins with lighthearted jokes about iPads, “Megadesk,” and the temptation to sound authoritative with a screen quickly turns into a serious and needed conversation about how Christians should think about current events—especially wars in the Middle East—in light of Scripture. Instead of chasing headlines or popular predictions, they go straight to Matthew 24 to examine what Jesus actually said about wars, tribulation, and His return.

Together they explore: - Why Christians often try to connect every major conflict to the end times

- What Jesus meant by “wars and rumors of wars” and “labor pains”

- Why interpreting Scripture through current events can be misleading—and even dangerous - The difference between political “peace” and biblical shalom

- How persecution, suffering, and tribulation have always been part of life in a fallen world

- What Jesus teaches about His second coming—and why it won’t be secret or missed

- Why believers should live with expectancy, not fear

Along the way, they challenge common assumptions about end-times teaching, question the influence of sensational predictions, and emphasize the importance of letting Scripture interpret reality—not the other way around.

Key passage: Matthew 24

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