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Join Bailey Mullens and Michael Weidman as they unpack the Protestant principle of Sola Scriptura, contrasting it with Catholic and Orthodox views on tradition and church authority.
Understand why Sola Scriptura is considered a foundational principle for interpreting the Bible, not a doctrine found within it.
Explore the Catholic and Orthodox views of apostolic succession and sacred tradition as authoritative alongside Scripture.
See how historical analysis is applied to traditions like the perpetual virginity of Mary to test their scriptural and historical basis.
Unpack the dilemma of competing institutions (Catholic, Orthodox) that both claim ultimate authority, and how a believer can discern between them.
Discover how one's view of Sola Scriptura is deeply connected to whether the 'church' is an institution or the people of God.
A look at whether the modern turn to high-church traditions is a theological return or an emotional reaction to contemporary Protestantism.
This episode tackles the foundational principle of the Protestant Reformation: Sola Scriptura. The discussion moves from defining the term to examining the biblical and historical arguments for and against it, forcing listeners to consider where ultimate authority truly lies.
The discussion begins by clarifying that Sola Scriptura is a principle you bring to the Bible, not a command you find in it, and addresses common objections.
Examining the Catholic and Orthodox argument for an authoritative tradition passed down through apostolic succession, which guides the interpretation of Scripture.
Exploring how the biblical authors, like Peter and Paul, viewed their own writings and those of others as self-authenticating and authoritative.
Concluding that even when faced with claims of institutional authority, the individual believer is still left to judge those claims against the earliest source: the Bible.
The episode doesn't just debate theology-it asks a practical question: how does a believer navigate the competing claims of different Christian traditions today?
The core Protestant argument is to test every doctrine, tradition, and claim against the 'fountainhead of documents' from the apostles-the Scriptures. This is presented as basic historical criticism applied to faith.
How much of the current interest in high-church traditions is a genuine, theological return versus an emotional reaction against the shallowness of some modern evangelical churches? The hosts explore the motivations behind this trend.
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The other half of the podcasting duo, Bailey is a creative and entrepreneur who loves exploring the intersection of faith, technology, and culture. He is the founder of Divine Creative.
Get to the Heart is a seat at the table with lifelong friends Bailey Mullens and Michael Weidman. Each episode they pick one compelling topic-anything from hot-button cultural debates to overlooked Bible passages-and turn it inside-out through a candid, Bible-anchored conversation. Their aim? To show that real discipleship is rooted in friendship: laughing, pushing, and sharpening one another while chasing the truth together. Tune in if you want thoughtful angles, honest questions, and the feeling that you're right there in the room with two friends rediscovering the heart of the Church.
Duration: 27 minutes of deep, theological discussion
Hosts: Bailey Mullens and Michael Weidman from Divine Creative
Topics Covered: Sola Scriptura, church authority, tradition, Catholic, Orthodox & Protestant views, biblical interpretation.
Audience: Pastors, leaders, and any believer questioning where to find ultimate truth.
This conversation will challenge you to think deeply about why you believe what you believe. Watch the full episode and join the discussion.
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