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Theology ki Baath

Evangelical Theological Seminary of the Asian Christian Academy 33 Episodes Jun 19, 2026

Theology ki Baath is a podcast that discusses topics relevant to the church in India. It is produced by the Evangelical Theological Seminary of the Asian Christian Academy. The show aims to engage listeners with theological insights and practical applications for Christian life in the Indian context.

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Ministry to Autistic & Neurodivergent Persons Jun 19, 2026 00:59:01 In a world that thinks it's for perfect people, life of neurodivergent persons and their families need direction and hope. In this podcast, Dr. Saji, parent of a special need son, talks with Rachel George (Director, Ray of Hope Center for Autism, Hosur & Electronic City) and Ann Rachel (it's Speech & Language Pathologist) share their personal stories and conversations about caring

God, the Bible, and War Apr 1, 2026 00:49:22 War is an age-old reality that remains all too present today. Christians continue to wrestle with how to think biblically about it. In this episode, Drs. Balu Savarikannu, Saji Thomas, and Prof. Joy John share a candid discussion on a biblical perspective and Christian response to war.

Evangelical Publishing in Asia Mar 5, 2026 00:39:24 In this episode, Drs. Eldy Eldhose and Saji Thomas, with Dr. Andrew Spurgeon, the Publication Secretary of the Asia Theological Association (ATA) Publications, share thoughts on the lack of Evangelical publications in Asia, its prospects and challenges. The conversation includes related topics such as translation, contextualization, and some avenues available for scholarly publishing within Asia.

Bible Ki Baath - Romans 8:28 Nov 21, 2025 00:45:42 Starting with this podcast, we will occasionally do a subset series on how certain popular Bible verses are misapplied by Christians, and some basic principles that can help us avoid this tendency. In this episode, Drs. Stephen George and Saji Thomas discuss Romans 8:28—what this great verse really means and how we can apply it faithfully to its intended meaning.

Why are Biblical Laments Neglected in Churches? Oct 16, 2025 00:58:05 Drs. Stephen George and Saji Thomas have an insightful conversation with Dr. Balu Savarikannu, on the reasons why biblical laments are neglected in Christian prayers and church services, and why they should be given their due attention for a well-rounded expression of our worship and Christian life.

Practical Challenges of Church Discipline May 31, 2025 00:47:43 Three of our professors who are also pastoring churches, respond to students' questions during a panel discussion on the importance of and practical insights about church discipline.

Thinking about Life after Seminary Apr 23, 2025 01:05:04 Drs. Stephen and Saji Thomas talk to the students of Evangelical Theological Seminary about the multifaceted challenges and steps to overcome in transitioning from seminary days to life and ministry after their training.

Spiritual Life in the Seminary Jan 27, 2025 01:04:04 In this podcast Drs. Stephen George and Saji Thomas engages in a live and candid conversation about the meaning and means of spiritual formation in the seminary. Is the demand of academic rigor a hindrance to spiritual growth or a means to it? What role does the local church play in their spiritual growth and ministry while at seminary?

Abortion in India: Church's Call to Act Jul 30, 2024 00:45:22 Dr. Saji discusses abortion in India with a pro-life advocate, exploring the silence of the society and church on the issue and examine the theological implications and the adverse impacts abortion has on mothers, families, the church, and the national economy. They emphasize why the church must address this crisis and how it can support its members and community in protecting unborn lives.

Aging Well, and Caring for our Elderly - Part 2 Jul 1, 2024 00:24:19 Drs. Stephen George and Saji Thomas engage in conversation with a Christian geriatric, Dr. Dominic Benjamin about the importance of preparing for and navigating through the phase of old age. Dr. Dominic challenges us with a Christian world view about the value of old age and how to treasure our elderly with perseverance and grace.

Aging Well, and Caring for our Elderly - Part 1 Jul 1, 2024 00:25:50 Drs. Stephen George and Saji Thomas engage in conversation with a Christian geriatric, Dr. Dominic Benjamin about the importance of preparing for and navigating through the phase of old age. Dr. Dominic challenges us with a Christian world view about the value of old age and how to treasure our elderly with perseverance and grace.

Singlehood Continued... & Christ-Iconic Preaching May 28, 2024 00:21:18 Also, we discuss with Dr. Abe about his real passion––Preaching. As a professor of preaching at The Southern Baptist Seminary (Louisville, KY), and an accomplished author on the subject including several theological commentaries for preachers, he shares briefly about the importance of preaching the "thrust of the units of biblical texts" with a single actionable application.

Ecclesiological Singlehood May 28, 2024 00:19:30 Drs. Stephen George and Saji Thomas discuss the divine gift of Christian singlehood with Dr. Abraham Kuruvilla who is both single and passionate about God's calling to be single, for life. He challenges Christians to reflect on this neglected gift of God as fulfilling as married life.

Politics and the Kingdom of God Apr 22, 2024 00:45:08 Drs. Stephen George and Saji Thomas discuss the question of how as Christians we should be thinking about the upcoming elections and political engagement. Our Christian worldview that anticipates the coming rule of Christ on earth does not make us passivists. Until his kingdom comes, how are we to live as Gospel people amidst political changes to realise God's Kingdom in the sphere of our inf

Finding Rest in a Burnout Society (Part-2) Feb 1, 2024 00:29:59 Drs. Saji Thomas and Stephen George discuss with Dr. Kevin Stores a book they read: The Burnout Society by Byung - Chul Han. Christians now live in a competitive culture of internal and external pressures aided with high-tech facilities for "success" which is taking a toll on the individual, family and the church community. The topic calls for a biblical theology of rest and reflection from our pe

Finding Rest in a Burnout Society (Part-1) Feb 1, 2024 00:26:58 Drs. Saji Thomas and Stephen George discuss with Dr. Kevin Stores a book they read: The Burnout Society by Byung - Chul Han. Christians now live in a competitive culture of internal and external pressures aided with high-tech facilities for "success" which is taking a toll on the individual, family and the church community. The topic calls for a biblical theology of rest and reflection from our pe

Christian perspective on the future of work Dec 14, 2023 00:30:52 Drs. Saji Thomas and Stephen George discuss the future of work, looking at retirement, role of AI in work, creativity and managing the struggles of corporate life

Christian perspective on vocation Dec 14, 2023 00:31:09 Drs. Saji Thomas and Stephen George discuss how a Christian understands the meaning and significance of their vocation.

Parenting in a globalized India Aug 2, 2023 01:06:46 Here Drs. Saji Thomas and Stephen George discuss their own personal histories as parents and their own parents and share how biblical wisdom on parenting still applies today

Understanding Transgenderism Dec 1, 2022 01:01:02 Here Drs. Saji Thomas, Stephen George and Joy John discuss the complexities of transgenderism and how Indian Christians can engage with them and understand related issues.

Christian perspective on Wealth Oct 5, 2022 00:53:14 Dr Joy George, chancellor of the Asian Christian Academy, joins Drs. Saji Thomas and Stephen George to talk about how Christians should view money and wealth.

Expository Preaching and Listening Aug 15, 2022 01:01:49 In this episode of Theology ki Baath, Drs. Stephen George and Saji Thomas discuss the benefits of expository preaching and how listeners can position themselves to hear God speak.

The Lord's Table: Theology and Practice Jul 21, 2022 01:04:21 Drs. Saji Thomas and Stephen George discuss the theology of the Lord's Table, its significance in Christian life and issues related to practice and Church life

Contributions of Christians in Nation Building Jun 27, 2022 00:45:05 Description: In this podcast, Dr. Saji Thomas and Prof. Joy John discuss with our special guest, author and historian Dr. Babu K. Verghese,on the topic of Christians' contributions in nation building. Dr. Babu has done much research and published several books on this topic.

What should Indian Christians do when invited to Festivals? May 13, 2022 00:55:06 Here Drs. Stephen George and Saji Thomas discuss with Dr. Augustine Arumugum about how Christians can navigate participation in festivals and maintain relationships with their family, friends and neighbours.

How should Christians deal with Bribery? Apr 4, 2022 00:51:38 Drs. Stephen George and Saji Thomas discuss the social evil of corruption and bribery and how that puts Indian Christians in challenging ethical situations. They look at how scripture addresses these issues and how bribery is built into the system of governance in India.

Pornography and the pursuit of holiness Mar 5, 2022 01:10:28 Drs. Stephen George and Saji Thomas discuss the ethical, moral, social, psychological and interpersonal problems posed by pornography and how the pursuit of holiness is critical to victory and flourishing Christian life.

Divorce and Remarriage Part 2 Feb 5, 2022 00:43:02 Drs. Stephen George and Saji Thomas look at a few more biblical texts and pastoral approaches churches can take to address these issues.

Divorce and Remarriage Part 1 Feb 5, 2022 01:07:22 Drs. Stephen George and Saji Thomas discuss the issue of divorce and remarriage in India and look at some key biblical texts on this issue

Pre-marital counseling - Part 2 Jan 3, 2022 00:39:18 In Part 2 of our discussion on Pre-marital counseling Drs. Stephen George and Saji Thomas discuss specific issues covered in the counseling and specific biblical and theological considerations for the couple before they enter into marriage

Pre-marital counseling - Part 1 Jan 3, 2022 00:33:02 In Part 1 of this discussion on Pre-marital counseling. Drs. Stephen George and Saji Thomas discuss why Pre-marital counseling is important in the Indian context and how this counseling seeks to address the expectations that couples have when entering the relationship

Should we celebrate Christmas? Dec 21, 2021 01:01:31 A question that is asked among some Indian evangelicals. Here, Drs Stephen George, Saji Thomas and special guest, Dr. Eldy Eldhose discuss the importance of Christmas for Indian Christians and the theological significance of this event.

Arranged marriage and dating - Part 2 Dec 8, 2021 00:58:11 Our discussion on Arranged marriage and dating, Drs. Saji Thomas and Stephen George engage with relevant scripture related to finding a spouse and cultural factors Indian Christians must think through as they reflect on Scripture. They also give their answer to the question “How do I find a spouse” and what is the response of Christians towards singleness.

Arranged vs love marriage - Part 1 Dec 8, 2021 00:28:57 In this first ever episode of Theology ki Baath, Drs. Stephen George and Saji Thomas begin Part 1 of the topic on Arranged marriage or Dating by introducing themselves and sharing their personal stories of how they met their wives.

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