Cage Free Theology
Clint Archer
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About This Podcast
"Cage Free Theology" is a weekly Bible Q&A discussion with two Baptist, Calvinist, and Premillennial, pastors.
As Spurgeon said, there's no need to defend a lion in a cage; simply open the cage door and the lion will fend for itself! We don't defend a preconceived system of theology, we just let the Bible speak for itself, and we go wherever a literal hermeneutic takes us.
The hosts are pastors Clint Archer (MDiv, ThM, DMin, PhD) and Will Brannon (MDiv, DMin), based at Christ Fellowship Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama.
They both trained at The Master's Seminary and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and between the two of them they have nearly 30 years of full-time ministry experience. Much of that has involved fielding questions from new believers, old believers, and unbelievers, and then sharing what the Bible has to say on a wide array of topics.
They will cover subjects with their engaging and light-hearted banter, including explaining theology, offering interpretations of various difficult Bible passages, discussing counseling scenarios, and even the nuts and bolts of ministry and expository preaching. (Clint occasionally digresses about how animals should live cage-free while Will reminds him of the appeal of meat!)
Each episode addresses one main question, without rambling or irrelevant interjections, to equip listeners to answer questions they have, or questions they get asked by friends. Subscribers get to send in their questions too!
Jesus came to set us free, so beware of manmade cages!
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S2E74 Episode #074: How To Do Family Devotions
Do the words "family devotions" conjure up images of perfectly behaved children sitting in a quiet circle, hanging onto your every word? If so, you aren’t alone—but you might also be setting yourself…
S2E73 Episode #073 What Does The Bible Actually Say About Divorce & Remarriage?
What does the Bible teach about divorce and remarriage? It’s a question that brings immense heartache, pastoral complexity, and cultural confusion. In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer…
S2E72 Episode #072: What Types Of Prayer Does God Answer?
Have you ever wondered if God hears everyone's prayers, or why we should even pray if He is already completely sovereign over the future? Exactly what types of prayers does God answer? Is prayer…
S2E71 Episode #071: Does God Discipline Believers?
When you hear that God "disciplines" or even "flogs" His children, does it make you uncomfortable? If Romans 8:1 says there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, how do we make sense of a God…
S2E70 Episode #070: How Should Christians Think About Images Of Jesus?
Is it a violation of the Ten Commandments to look at a face and call it "Jesus"? In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon discuss the complex and often controversial…
S2E69 Episode #069: Is War Ever Just? The Just War Theory
In this episode of Cage-Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon tackle a complex ethical dilemma within the Christian faith: Is war ever just? While war is always a result of a fallen world,…
S2E68 Episode #068: Do Aliens Fit Into Christian Theology?
Are we alone in the universe, or is the "pale blue dot" just one of many inhabited worlds? In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint and Will explore if the existence of aliens is compatible with…
S2E67 Episode #067: What Does The Divine Council Do?
In this follow-up to their introductory episode, Clint Archer and Will Brannon dive into the "boots on the ground" activity of the Divine Council. Moving from definition to demonstration, they…
S2E66 Episode #066: What Is The Divine Council & The Unseen Realm?
Is the spiritual world just God, Satan, angels, and demons? In the first of a special two-part series, Clint Archer and Will Brannon pull back the curtain on the "Unseen Realm" to explore the complex…
S2E65 Episode #065: Should Christians Observe Lent?
In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint and Will address the question that surfaces every spring: Should Christians observe Lent? Clint shares his personal journey from growing up in the…
S2E64 Episode #064: A Shepherd's Take On The Shepherds' Conference - Take 2
In today's episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint and Will give the highlights and takeaways from the Shepherds’ Conference 2026, held from March 4–6 at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley. This…
S2E63 Episode #063: Calvinism Explained - Perseverance Of The Saints
This episode concludes the "Tulip" series on Cage Free Theology, we’re diving into the "P": Perseverance of the Saints. Hosts Clint and Will clarify why this doctrine is more than just the "once…
S2E62 Episode #062: Calvinism Explained - Irresistible Grace
Can you really say "no" to God? In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint and Will dive into the "I" of the TULIP—Irresistible Grace.While many people worry this doctrine turns humans into robots,…
S2E61 Episode #061: Calvinism Explained - Limited Atonement
In this third installment of our Calvinism mini-series, Clint and Will tackle the most controversial petal of the TULIP acronym: Limited Atonement. Often misunderstood as a claim that Christ’s power…
S2E60 Episode #060: Calvinism Explained - Unconditional Election
What is Unconditional Election? Is God’s choice based on our potential, or is it purely an act of sovereign grace? If salvation depended even 1% on us, could we ever be sure of it?In this…
S2E59 Episode #059: Calvinism Explained - Total Depravity
In this first installment of our multi-week series on the "Calvinism Explained: The Five Points of Calvinism," Clint Archer and Will Brannon dive into the "T" in TULIP: Total Depravity. They discuss…
S2E58 Episode #058: Are There Apostles Today?
Are there still Apostles in the church today? In this episode of Cage-Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon dive deep into the biblical definition of an "Apostle." They distinguish between the…
S2E57 Episode #057: What Is Church Discipline And Why Is It Important?
"Would you kick me out of your church?" And what do you do when a fellow believer refuses to turn from sin? Today's episode of Cage-Free Theology provides a clear, compassionate, and biblical…
S2E56 Episode #056: Does AI Have A Place In Sermon Or Bible Study Prep?
Is Artificial Intelligence a gift to the modern pastor or a threat to the integrity of the pulpit? In this episode of Cage-Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon dive into the ethics of using…
S2E55 Episode #055: Why Switch To The Legacy Standard Bible (LSB)?
Is there a "perfect" translation, or are we just getting closer to the source? In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon break out of their usual translation debates to…
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Cage Free Theology has published 77 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Christianity, Religion & Spirituality.
Cage Free Theology is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 28m.
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