Theology in Focus Podcast with Dr. Peter J. Carter

Bible Teaching • Church History • Systematic Theology • Christian Apologetics

Verse-by-Verse Bible Teaching for Thinking Christians

The Theology in Focus podcast is hosted by Dr. Peter J. Carter, a theologian and Bible teacher dedicated to making deep theology accessible to everyday believers. With over 48 episodes across three seasons, this podcast covers expository studies through the books of Galatians and 1 Thessalonians, alongside standalone teachings on church history, systematic theology, Christian apologetics, and more.

Whether you are a seminary student, a pastor preparing for Sunday, or a curious believer wanting to go deeper in Scripture, Theology in Focus delivers rigorous biblical scholarship without the academic jargon. New episodes are released weekly and are available free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Complete Episode Guide: All 48 Episodes by Season

Browse verse-by-verse Bible studies through Galatians and 1 Thessalonians, plus standalone teachings on theology, church history, and apologetics

Season 1: Galatians — Freedom Through Faith

13 Episodes
S1E01 No Other Gospel (Galatians 1:1-10)
S1E02 Why Paul Condemns ‘Another Gospel’ — Galatians 1:1-10 Explained
S1E03 Paul’s Gospel Came by Revelation — Galatians 1:11-24 Explained
S1E04 The Jerusalem Council: Paul’s Gospel Confirmed by the Apostles (Galatians 2:1-10)
S1E05 Paul vs. Peter: The Antioch Showdown (Galatians 2:11-14)
S1E06 Faith or Works? Paul Returns to Abraham’s Example (Galatians 3:1-14)
S1E07 Priority of the Promise: Law vs. Grace (Galatians 3:15-29)
S1E08 From Slaves to Sons (Galatians 4:1-20)
S1E09 Two Covenants, One Promise (Galatians 4:21-31)
S1E10 Stand Firm in Freedom (Galatians 5:1-15)
S1E11 Walking by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-26)
S1E12 Bear One Another’s Burdens (Galatians 6:1-10)
S1E13 The Cross and the New Creation (Galatians 6:11-18)

Season 2: 1 Thessalonians

11 Episodes
S2E01 A Church Born in Fire — How Paul Built a Thriving Church in 3 Weeks
S2E02 When the Church Gets It Right — Paul’s Commendation (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10)
S2E03 Leading from the Fire — Ministry That Withstands the Flames (1 Thessalonians 2:1-6)
S2E04 Shepherding with a Tender Heart (1 Thessalonians 2:7-12)
S2E05 A Shepherd’s Heart (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16)
S2E06 A Shepherd’s Crown: Discipleship That Looks to Eternity (1 Thessalonians 2:17-20)
S2E07 Love That Strengthens Faith (1 Thessalonians 3:1-12)
S2E08 What ‘Perfect What Is Lacking’ Really Means (1 Thessalonians 3:10)
S2E09 God’s Will for Your Life Revealed (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8)
S2E10 You’re in the Wrong Seat — Let God Take the Throne
S2E11 A Legal Redemption — Revelation Intro (Unlocking Revelation, Lesson 1)
S3E01 The Law’s True Purpose: To Find the Worthy Sacrifice
S3E02 Was Jesus a Pharisee? A Textual and Historical Assessment
S3E03 Faith Alone vs. Faith + Works
S3E04 Why Jesus Fulfilled the Law So You Don’t Have To
S3E05 The Real Roots of Gnosticism (And Why It Hated the Physical World)
S3E06 The Three Views of Hell: Continuationism, Annihilationism, and Universalism
S3E07 Why You Cannot Understand Christianity Without the Intertestamental World
S3E08 Pre- vs. Post-Exilic Judaism: A New Temple or a New Religion?
S3E09 East and West: Why Eastern and Western Christianity Look So Different
S3E10 Why Eastern and Western Christianity Looks So Different
S3E11 Why the Greeks Couldn’t See God — Until the Grain Died
S3E12 Hillel and Shammai
S3E13 When the Church Banned Thinking
S3E14 What Does It Really Mean to Be Saved by Faith Alone?
S3E15 Three Views on the Lord’s Supper: What Really Happens at Communion?
S3E16 Why Christians Become Hostile Over Doctrine (And Why They Should Not)
S3E17 What Is Dispensationalism and Why Does It Divide the Church?
S3E18 Justification vs. Sanctification: Why Confusing Them Breaks Your Assurance
S3E19 Context Is King: Why Text Without Context Always Misleads
S3E20 Why Christians Disagree on Doctrine: A 1,200-Year Unfinished Reformation
S3E21 Why Christian Doctrine Is So Divided: The Forgotten Foundations
S3E22 You Are Confusing Christ’s Work with the Spirit’s Work
S3E23 The Passing of John MacArthur
S3E24 Paul: A Ground-Up Biography — Join the Journey on Kickstarter
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What This Podcast Covers

From expository Bible study to church history and Christian apologetics, every episode is grounded in Scripture and shaped by 2,000 years of Christian thought

Expository Bible Teaching

Verse-by-verse studies through books like Galatians and 1 Thessalonians, drawing out the meaning of the text in its original context

Church History

From the early church fathers and ecumenical councils to the Reformation and beyond, tracing how Christian doctrine developed through the centuries

Systematic Theology

Exploring the major doctrines of the Christian faith: justification, sanctification, soteriology, Christology, and the work of the Holy Spirit

Practical Christian Living

Connecting biblical truth to everyday discipleship, spiritual growth, and faithful living in a post-Christian culture

Christian Apologetics

Equipping believers to defend the faith with reason, historical evidence, and sound biblical exegesis against modern objections

Patristic & Jewish History

Understanding the intertestamental period, rabbinical traditions, and the early church fathers who shaped Christian orthodoxy

Read Along: Companion Articles from the Blog

Many podcast episodes have companion written articles on the Theology in Focus blog. Read these in-depth theological studies alongside the audio teachings.

Five Things the Early Church Can Teach Us Today

Lessons from the earliest Christians that remain deeply relevant for the church today.

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Justification vs. Sanctification: A Critical Distinction

Why confusing these two doctrines leads to confusion about the gospel itself.

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The Cosmological Argument: Why the Universe Points to God

A rigorous examination of one of the most powerful arguments for the existence of God.

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