Oct 27, 202656 min
How do Christians actually live according to the Sermon on the Mount? Pastor and author Drew Hunter joins Drs. Nicholas Piotrowski and Roger Williams to explore the radical ethics of Jesus' kingdom, the danger of mere...
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World Upside Down
Hosted by Indianapolis Theological Seminary · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to World Upside Down, the official podcast of Indianapolis Theological Seminary, where we engage in deep theological discussions on ”load-bearing” doctrines of the Christian faith. Each episode delves into a key Scriptural topic from a unique perspective, providing valuable insights for current and future ministry leaders.
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What is World Upside Down about?
Welcome to World Upside Down, the official podcast of Indianapolis Theological Seminary, where we engage in deep theological discussions on ”load-bearing” doctrines of the Christian faith. Each episode delves into a key Scriptural topic from a unique perspective, providing valuable insights for current and future ministry leaders.
Who hosts World Upside Down?
World Upside Down is hosted by Indianapolis Theological Seminary. The show has published 33 episodes to date.
What has World Upside Down covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Living in the Kingdom of God | Pastor Drew Hunter | S3E9" (27 October 2026, 56 minutes), "The Resurrection and the Kingdom of God | Dr. Benjamin Gladd | S3E8" (22 September 2026, 62 minutes), and "The Kingdom of God and Cruciformity | James Faris | S3E7" (2 September 2026, 66 minutes).
How often does World Upside Down publish?
World Upside Down publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 64 minutes across 33 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on World Upside Down?
Booking probability for World Upside Down is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. World Upside Down requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. World Upside Down's contact route on record: public web form.
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Indianapolis Theological Seminary hosts World Upside Down, an education podcast with 33 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 22, 20261h 2m
Dr. Benjamin Gladd joins World Upside Down to explain why the resurrection is more than just proof that Jesus conquered death. It marks the beginning of God’s new creation and the arrival of the kingdom in a radically...
- Sep 2, 20261h 6m
What does the cross tell us about the kingdom of God and what it means to live faithfully under Christ’s reign today? James Faris and Alexander Breytenbach join the podcast to explore how the Kingdom of God advances...
- Aug 19, 202656 min
In this episode of World Upside Down, Dr. Matthew Patton explains how Christ’s announcement of the kingdom of God is rooted in the Old Testament prophetic tradition, and how the church is central to that kingdom. From...
- Jul 28, 20261h 13m
For nearly two thousand years, Christians have wrestled with the relationship between the church and the state. Who has authority and where should the boundaries be drawn? In this episode of World Upside Down, Dr...
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- Jul 21, 202656 min
“Already, not yet” is a familiar Christian phrase, but it can become a shortcut that seeks to explain everything and therefore explains little. Today's conversation explores the phrase's biblical substance. Nicholas...
- Jul 1, 202657 min
In this episode of World Upside Down, we explore the church’s relationship to Christ’s reign and how Christians should think wisely about politics, public authority, and faithful witness under the lordship of Christ. *A...
- Apr 14, 20261h 3m
What if Sunday morning worship is doing more to shape you than you realize? In this season 2 finale of World Upside Down, Dr. Mike Farley joins us to explore why the doctrine of creation is an often missing foundation...
Episode #26
What Beauty Teaches Us About God | S2E11
Mar 31, 202655 minSunsets didn’t have to be stunning. Landscapes didn’t have to move us. So what does the beauty of creation reveal about the Creator—and about us as his image-bearers? In this episode of World Upside Down, we sit down...
- Mar 17, 202655 min
Speaking words is a powerful, intimate, and deeply human thing to do. How does the story of creation inform this claim? Dr. Kris Holroyd guides us through the creation narrative, speech act theory, its implications for...
- Mar 3, 202650 min
How does God define our reality? What's the right way to live in his world? Dr. David Schrock helps us restore our sense of reality, ethics, and what it means to be human. Timestamps: 00:00 — New Book: "The Business of...
- Feb 14, 20261h 26m
How does Scripture invite us to think about the categories of race, culture, ethnicity and identity? In this episode of World Upside Down, Pastor Gus Pritchard reflects on growing up in apartheid South Africa and argues...
- Jan 28, 20261h 6m
What does it really mean to be made in God’s image? Dr. Christopher Watkin unpacks this alongside the cultural mandate to show how Genesis 1 grounds our everyday life. Timestamps 00:00 — Opening & Big Questions (image...
- Jan 14, 202652 min
Is redemption just forgiveness, or far more? Dr. T. Desmond Alexander traces the Exodus Passover pattern, showing how it restores access to God’s presence and anticipates Christ. Along the way, he explains why...
Episode #20
The Story of All Stories (A Lecture Episode)
Dec 23, 20251h 45mFor Christmas, we're pressing pause on our regular World Upside Down programming. In this special episode, Dr. P delivers a sweeping, 40,000-foot overview of the Bible’s grand storyline—from creation and fall, through...
- Dec 16, 20251h 17m
In this episode of World Upside Down, we trace how the early church confronted rival worldviews like Gnosticism, Marcionism, Arianism, and ancient materialism, and why confessing God as the maker of all things, visible...
- Dec 3, 20251h 9m
What does Revelation tell us about the new creation? How does it transform your Christian life and ministry? Dr. Tom Schreiner walks through Revelation 21–22, showcasing how its symbolism feeds the imagination and...
- Nov 18, 202555 min
What did the Old Testament prophets expect when they spoke of a coming new creation, and how does Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection launch that new reality today? Dr. Nicholas Piotrowski and Pastor Roger Williams...
- Nov 5, 202552 min
What if Genesis 1–2 launches a God-centered story that the whole Old Testament keeps advancing until new creation dawns in Christ? Dr. Jason DeRouchie traces that amazing narrative through the Bible in our latest video...
- Oct 17, 20251h 7m
In this episode, Dr. John Currid helps us answer some questions from critics regarding the biblical creation account. We also discuss what Genesis 1–2 reveals about who God is, why he created, and how Genesis sets up...
Recent guests
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David Schrock
Pastor of Preaching and Theology at Occoquan Bible Church, Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce
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Russ Ramsey
author, lecturer and pastor, Ramsey Asset Management
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Mike Licona
New Testament scholar, professor of New Testament studies, author and speaker, Houston Christian University
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Jeff Brannon
Professor of Biblical Studies, Belhaven University
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