The Circle Dwellers Podcast

Dinesh D'Souza’s recent critique of Calvinism and predestination—sparked by R.C. Sproul on whether saving faith is our choice or God’s gift—set off a wave of Reformed pushback from James White and others; in this Circle...

Tired of a thin “get saved and go to church” version of the Gospel and hungry for a real relationship with God inside the people of God—the church as a new family rather than a weekly event? In this Circle Dwellers...

We rank the best and worst period dramas in this Circle Dwellers Podcast episode as hosts Matt Krell and Timothy Krell of Life Mission Fellowship go through 25 titles they have actually watched together in their...

In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, the hosts unpack Johan Kurtz’s provocative Substack essay arguing that modern sports spectatorship is spiritually corrosive—like pornography, a hollow simulation that...

What does it mean to be a fan as a Christian? In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, we develop a theology of fan culture and explore how modern fandoms—from Harry Potter, Star Wars, Star Trek, Warhammer 40K...

Why can’t you concentrate anymore? Is social media, smartphones, and digital technology actually changing the way we think? In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, we explore the surprising ideas of Marshall...

Everyone hated my AI art post. Why are conversations about AI art so toxic? In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, we unpack a heated online debate sparked by an AI-generated image and explore the deeper...

In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, we explore the Sorites Paradox — the ancient philosophical question of when a heap becomes a heap — and apply it to one of the most controversial modern topics...

If you’ve felt frustrated with shallow “churchianity,” self-help sermons, or a version of Christianity that seems more focused on personal happiness than obedience to God, this conversation is for you. In this episode...

What happens when a Baptist writer takes on Arthurian legend and medieval chivalry? In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Matt and Tim Krell sit down with author A.B. Timothy to discuss his work in Arthurian...

What if the secret to a consistent, meaningful prayer life isn’t trying harder—but praying with the Church? In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Matt and Tim Krell introduce the ancient Christian practice of...

Is AI art really stealing from artists—or is the backlash missing the point? In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Matt and Tim Krell offer a clear, philosophically grounded Christian perspective on...

We are Life Mission Fellowship--a Protestant monastic order completely dedicated to Christ, His work, and His people. This is a podcast dedicated to the ins-and-outs of living the Benedict Option.

Is anxiety slowly destroying your spiritual life—and what if you could stop it before it’s too late? In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Matt and Tim Krell break down Dr. William Backus’s powerful “truth...

What if the cure for modern weakness, loneliness, and nihilism isn’t “progress” but a return to chivalry? In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Matt and Tim Krell argue that the medieval chivalric ideal—rooted...