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Restitutio

Sean P Finnegan
Christianity
1 Corinthians
Kingdom Of God
Trinity
Christology
Biblical Unitarianism
New Testament
Paul the Apostle
Holy Spirit
Jesus
Unitarianism
Roman Empire
Paul
Corinth
The Disciple Collective
Judaism
Old Testament
Heaven
God
Idolatry

Restitutio is a Christian theology podcast designed to get you thinking about biblical theology, church history, and apologetics in an effort to recover the original Christian faith of Jesus and the apostles apart from all of the later traditions that settled on it like so much sediment, obscuring and mutating primitive Christianity into dogma and ritual. Pastor Sean Finnegan, the host of Restitut... more

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Will Turner grew up in a Presbyterian Church, but when the Jehovah’s Witnesses came calling, he had to admit they made a lot of sese. They got him to question the Trinity and heaven-at-death. He almost joined, but there were a few issues that made hi... more

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Are you using artificial intelligence? I bet you are. I certainly do. I find AI chatbots to be incredibly helpful. In today’s discussion with Sam Tideman, we discuss what AI chatbots are actually doing. We cover how to use them well for research and ... more

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What do you do when you’ve tried to quit something over and over and still can’t get free? My guest today is Jody Rodriguez who fell into a life of regular substance use from her teenage years onward. By the time she was nearing thirty she had been t... more

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Mina grew up in a poor village in South Korea in the 1950s. She faced many hardships due to her abusive alcoholic father who loaned her to another family to work as a servant. Although Mina escaped from that situation, she found herself in something ... more

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Will Turner
Biblical Unitarian apologist
Will Turner / Power Tools Apologetics
Episode: 670. I Almost Became a Jehovah’s Witness… Then I Found Biblical Unitarians (Will Turner)
Jody Rodriguez
Guest sharing her life transformation story
Member of Giving Hope Community Church, Albany recovery advocate
Episode: 668. How I Got Clean from Heroin and Found God (Jody Rodriguez)
Mina Hacker
Survivor of sex trafficking; Christian testimony
Associated with Living Hope Community Church, Latham, NY
Episode: 667. How God Healed Me from the Shame of Prostitution (Mina Hacker)
Jeremy Martin
Guest on episode detailing his life story and transformation
Independent (self-described in episode)
Episode: 666. I Quit Weed and Video Games to Serve God (Jeremy Martin)
Alex Ticer
Software engineer who started One God Church
One God Church
Episode: 665. Why I’m Starting a Church in Texas (Alex Ticer)
Dustin R. Smith
Biblical Studies Scholar, Spartanburg Methodist College
Spartanburg Methodist College
Episode: 663. The Trinity Now a Minority Belief in America (Dustin Smith)
Sam Tideman
Host of Transfigured Podcast; researcher into church history
Transfigured Podcast
Episode: 662. The Nicene Creed Is a Forgery (Sam Tideman)
Dale Tuggy
Analytic philosopher and founder of the Unitarian Christian Alliance
Unitarian Christian Alliance
Episode: 661. Monotheism, Heresy, and the Bible (Dale Tuggy)
Andrew Drinkard
Director of Inspiring Christianity Ministries; editor and project lead of Debating God's Existence
Inspiring Christianity Ministries; Debating God's Existence (Eerdmans)
Episode: 660. Debating God’s Existence (Andrew Drinkard)

Host

Sean Finnegan
Host of Restitutio

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 299 ratings
  • Church History

    The series on church history is soooo helpful! Highly recommend. They’re in the 480s.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tstiegel2018
    United Statesa year ago
  • This podcast is HOME

    After searching the internet for different viewpoints on certain topics in the Bible I landed on an interview with Sean Finnegan. From there I checked out the website and podcast and can honestly say it’s amazing. God has used Sean and his team to bring clarity to the word of God in a world where solid teaching is not usually sought or found. Thanks again for all you do. I am really enjoying the Corinthians series. One God Over All is also a must listen/watch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    doctormcfarland
    United Statesa year ago
  • Does reading the Bible confuse you? This podcast is your answer.

    It would take paragraphs to describe how helpful and informative this podcast is to understanding the Bible. I used to read the Bible and it went in and out, and I did not retain any of it or understand any of it. This podcast takes the time to explain the Bible word for word And it’s funny and enjoyable, and I always remember what I was taught because they make it so clear and fun and use a lot of stories and analogies. Anyone who is stuck reading God‘s word can become extremely well-versed by ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    4Agreatlife
    United Statesa year ago
  • LOVE IT!!!

    Absolutely my favorite podcast. Sean, with help of others, discusses or teaches about many different topics. Everything from apologetics (you have to with a Christ centered podcast) to aliens (Yep!). An in depth class of science and the Bible. Including three lessons dedicated to evolution just to make sure that everything is presented as accurately as possible. This podcast is full of historical references to provide context instead of just quoting a church mission statement.

    TLDR: Variety. Giv... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarcusEB
    United Statesa year ago
  • A great podcast for Christians who want to grow in their faith!

    This podcast has everything from entire classes and interviews, to sermons, debates, and scholarly presentations. Whether you are a new Christian, or have been a disciple of Christ for years, I would recommend this podcast to anyone. All episodes of this podcasts are informative and entertaining! It would take me hours to share all I’ve learned in this podcast.

    Overall this podcast is definitely worth the listen. Thank you Sean for consistently making amazing episodes for over a decade!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josiah L. Parker
    United Statesa year ago

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High-quality episodes with deep historical and scholarly context.
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669. How Should Christians Use AI? (Sam Tideman)
Q: What are the dangers of relying on AI for emotional reassurance or spiritual guidance?
AI should not be used for emotional or spiritual consolation; it can mislead, flatter, or manipulate, so keep human relationships and prayer at the center.
669. How Should Christians Use AI? (Sam Tideman)
Q: How should Christians use AI for Bible study or theology?
Use AI as a supplementary tool for information gathering and analysis, but verify against primary sources and maintain final editorial responsibility.
669. How Should Christians Use AI? (Sam Tideman)
Q: Is there a risk these chatbots could become a source of truth for theological questions?
Yes, there is a risk they reflect training data biases and common internet positions; they should not replace critical thinking or authoritative theological study.
665. Why I’m Starting a Church in Texas (Alex Ticer)
Q: What finally catalyzed the decision to start a church rather than join an existing one?
A sequence of signs—pastors' encouragement, personal conviction, and a Converge conference moment—led them to believe they should start a church and pursue a building.
665. Why I’m Starting a Church in Texas (Alex Ticer)
Q: Alex, what happened after you came to this understanding and you started looking for a community to join?
Alex describes a winding search through multiple states, meeting various pastors and communities, until he and Becky feel drawn to start something themselves after a Converge Festival invitation.

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Restitutio covers biblical theology, church history, and apologetics with a Unitarian/Biblical focus. Episodes frequently explore Jesus's humanity, the nature of God, scriptural translation, and early Christian history, often featuring scholars, pastors, and writers who challenge traditional doctrines. The show stands out for long-form, ideas-first conversations that weigh evidence from Scripture, history, and philosophy, and for inviting listeners to engage respectfully across viewpoints. A notable trait is the host's commitment to clear Bible-centered critique and accessible, in-depth discussions aimed at thoughtful Christians curious about doctrinal foundations and restorationist perspectives.

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Restitutio launched 11 years ago and published 669 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Restitutio include:

1. Will Turner
2. Jody Rodriguez
3. Mina Hacker
4. Jeremy Martin
5. Alex Ticer
6. Dustin R. Smith
7. Sam Tideman
8. Dale Tuggy

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