What happens when simple answers aren’t enough for the big questions of faith? In the first episode of Beyond Simple Answers, a theology podcast from Theology Lab, hosts Scott Rice, Kristin T. Lee, and Greg Fung explore how Christians can pursue thoughtful faith in a complex world. The conversation addresses faith, doubt, biblical interpretation, suffering, and the role of theology in everyday Christian life. Encouraging curiosity, honest dialogue, and spiritual growth, this Christian podcast invites listeners to wrestle with difficult questions about God, Scripture, and discipleship while building unity across theological differences.

Theology Lab welcomes Brian McLaren and Drew Jackson for a thought-provoking conversation on Christian faith, bias, and division in today’s polarized culture. They examine the hidden psychological and political forces that shape moral judgment, asking why believers so often assume others knowingly choose what is wrong. The discussion explores how community loyalty, identity, and ideology influence Christian relationships and deepen conflict within the church. Drawing inspiration from contemplative spirituality and the call of Jesus to love, humility, and reconciliation, they challenge listeners to question assumptions, confront bias, and pursue a path toward unity and faithful discipleship.

In this episode of Theology Lab, Scott Rice and Dr. Paul Domigan explore one of the most challenging questions in Christian faith: what do we do with tensions or apparent contradictions in the Bible? Through a candid, spontaneous conversation, they compare two different approaches to reading Scripture and interpreting difficult passages. From Exodus and Ezekiel to Proverbs and Job, they discuss how Christians can wrestle with biblical differences without losing faith. Instead of seeing conflict in Scripture as a threat, they suggest it can become an invitation to deeper reflection, spiritual growth, and a richer relationship with God.

In this Theology Lab conversation, Kristin and Scott explore a deeply personal theological shift—from complementarianism to egalitarianism—and how their views on women in church leadership changed over time. Once believing that men and women held distinct roles in the church, they now affirm that leadership and pastoral calling are not limited by gender. Their discussion reflects on how biblical interpretation, personal experience, and theological reflection shaped this transformation. Drawing on an interview with Beth Allison Barr and insights from her book Becoming the Pastor’s Wife, the episode examines how Christians wrestle with Scripture, tradition, and the evolving conversation about women in ministry.