Episodes 63
Avg. Duration 27m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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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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S2E60 Episode #060: Calvinism Explained - Unconditional Election

Mar 02, 2026 32m

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

Feb 23, 2026 28m

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?

Feb 16, 2026 28m

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?

Feb 09, 2026 34m

"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?

Feb 02, 2026 17m

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)?

Jan 26, 2026 24m

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…

S2E54 Episode #054: Scott Adams And Deathbed Conversions

Jan 19, 2026 18m

Is it ever too late to turn to God? In this episode, Clint Archer and Will Brannon tackle the controversy of deathbed conversions and the recent public statement by Scott Adams  (creator of Dilbert)…

S2E53 Episode #053: What About Kirk Cameron's View On Hell?

Jan 12, 2026 27m

Is Hell a place of eternal suffering, or does the soul eventually cease to exist? Following the recent public "dust up" involving Kirk Cameron, Clint Archer and Will Brandon dive back into one of the…

S1E52 Episode #052: Tolle Lege - What To Read In 2026

Jan 05, 2026 39m

Happy anniversary! In our 52nd weekly episode of Cage-Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brandon celebrate one year of the podcast by returning to the basics: Tolle Lege (Take up and read).While we…

S1E51 Episode #051: Is It Ok To Lie About Santa?

Dec 29, 2025 13m

In this whimsical episode of Cage Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon explore the age-old question of whether it's acceptable to perpetuate the myth of Santa Claus with children.…

S1E50 Episode #050: Just How Human Was Jesus?

Dec 22, 2025 27m

In this first Christmas episode of Cage Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon shoot to answer the question "who would win a game of horse; Michael Jordan or Jesus?" Actually the episode…

S1E49 Episode #049: Is Hanukkah Biblical?

Dec 15, 2025 20m

In today's episode of Cage Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon shed light the origins and biblical connections of Hanukkah. Together, they delve into the historical and religious…

S1E48 Episode #048: Did Jesus Go To Hell?

Dec 08, 2025 11m

In this intriguing episode of Cage Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon unravel the theological question: "Did Jesus go to hell?" They explore various interpretations of this debated…

Episode #047: How Do We Hear God's Voice Today?

Dec 01, 2025 24m

In today's very audible episode of Cage Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon explore the profound question: "How do we hear God's voice today?" They delve into various ways Christians…

S1E46 Episode #046: What Should Christians Do With The Apocrypha?

Nov 24, 2025 23m

In this part 2 episode of Cage Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon embark on a journey through the Apocrypha, a collection of ancient texts often debated for their place in biblical…

S1E45 Episode #045: What Is The Septuagint & Why Does It Matter?

Nov 17, 2025 22m

In this intriguing episode of Cage Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon embark on an exploration of the Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures. They delve…

S1E44 Episode #044: Why Don't We Baptize Babies?

Nov 10, 2025 37m

In this part 2 episode of Cage Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon explore the historical and scriptural basis for this practice, while highlighting the distinctions between infant…

S1E43 Episode #043: What Do Baptists Believe About Baptism?

Nov 03, 2025 31m

In this "deep dive" episode of Cage Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon immerse themselves into a discussion of the Baptist perspective on baptism. They explore its theological…

S1E42 Episode #042: Witches, Curses, & Other Spooky Stuff!

Oct 27, 2025 29m

In this spine-tingling episode of Cage Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon get into the mysterious world of witches, curses, and other supernatural phenomena. Just in time for the…

S1E41 Episode #041: Do Miracles Happen Today?

Oct 20, 2025 25m

Do Miracles Happen Today?  In today's thought-provoking episode of Cage Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon explore the topic of modern-day miracles. Getting into theological…

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Cage Free Theology has published 63 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Christianity, Religion & Spirituality.

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Cage Free Theology is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 27m.

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