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Why Christians Need Theology, Not Just Inspiration | Rooted and Built Up in Christ
Equipping You in Grace — Air Date: August 13, 2025 • Series: Rooted and Built Up in Christ
Show Summary
In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains why Christians need more than emotional inspiration to thrive spiritually. Emotional highs fade, but sound theology roots us in Christ, equips us for trials, and fuels genuine worship.
You’ll hear what theology is (and isn’t), why emotion alone can’t sustain faith, how doctrine strengthens our walk with God, and practical ways to grow theologically in everyday life.
Key Scriptures: Colossians 3:16; Romans 11:33–36; Ephesians 4:11–16; John 4:24
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We invite you to listen or watch the full conversation to understand why theology is essential for every believer—and how you can deepen your walk with Christ by grounding your faith in the truth of God’s Word.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.