Naughty vs Nice: A Christian Podcast

48: Samson, Isaac, and a Whisper of the Gospel

What if the Old Testament wasn’t just ancient history—but a divine setup for the Gospel?
In this episode of Naughty vs. Nice: A Christian Podcast, Todd and Laura explore how the lives of Samson, Isaac, Joseph, Noah, Abel, David, and others weren’t random Bible stories—they were shadows and types pointing straight to Jesus. From Isaac’s near-sacrifice on Mount Moriah to Samson’s final act of deliverance, each story echoes a greater fulfillment: Christ Himself.
We’ll dive into:
Why Abel’s blood cried out, but Christ’s speaks a better word
How Hebrews 11 isn't just a hall of faith—but a breadcrumb trail to Jesus
What Jericho’s fall, Noah’s ark, and David’s sling all reveal about redemption
Why seeing the shadows matters for understanding the substance
If you've ever wondered how to read the Bible as one unified story—not a scattered collection of moral tales—this episode will shift your perspective and deepen your awe for Scripture’s divine authorship.
 

47: Shadows and Substance: Seeing Jesus in Every Page

🎙 Episode Title: Shadows and Substance: How Biblical Typology Reveals Jesus in the Old Testament
Episode Description:You know those Old Testament stories—tabernacles, sacrifices, wilderness wanderings—that feel a little... distant? What if they were actually about Jesus the whole time? This episode unpacks the Typological Framework: the idea that people, places, and patterns in the Old Testament weren’t just historical—they were prophetic blueprints pointing to Christ.
We explore how the Bible’s types and shadows—from Adam to the Passover lamb to the high priest—were designed to foreshadow the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. You’ll see how the New Testament reinterprets the Old, how the early Church read their Bibles, and why recognizing these Old Testament types of Christ can unlock a whole new depth in your Bible study.
Whether you’ve never heard the word “typology” or you’re already hunting gospel breadcrumbs in Leviticus, this one’s for you.

46: Easter: It Ain't Cute, It's Cosmic War

🎙️ Disarmed the Darkness: Easter Ain’t Cute, It’s Cosmic War
Easter is more than empty tombs and pastel-colored celebrations.In this episode, we explore Colossians 2 and uncover a truth that often gets buried under holiday traditions: the cross wasn’t just a moment of sacrifice—it was a cosmic act of war.
Jesus didn’t just rise from the dead. He disarmed rulers and authorities, canceled the record of debt against us, and made a public spectacle of the forces of darkness. That’s not sentiment—it’s a spiritual victory that shook both Heaven and Hell.
We’ll talk through:
What it means that Jesus “disarmed the powers and authorities”
How Colossians reframes the crucifixion as a public triumph over evil
Why Easter is a declaration of war against the kingdom of darkness—and why that matters for your life today
This is the Easter story you won’t hear in most Sunday services.It’s not just inspirational—it’s confrontational.And that’s exactly what we need.

45: Easter According to Isaiah: The Messiah Nobody Wanted

In Part 1 of this two-part Easter series, we take a deep dive into the crucifixion of Jesus—not through the Gospels, but through the prophetic lens of Isaiah 53. Written over 700 years before Christ, this chapter unfolds the suffering servantnarrative with uncanny precision, describing the Messiah’s rejection, punishment, and ultimate sacrifice for sin.
Join us as we unpack the historical context, Hebrew grammar, and theological depth of this Old Testament prophecy and show how Isaiah 53 wasn’t just a prediction—it was the blueprint for the crucifixion.
Was Jesus really “stricken by God”? What does it mean that He “bore our griefs” and was “crushed for our iniquities”? And why does this chapter shake the foundations of modern feel-good Christianity?
This episode is gritty, raw, and powerful—perfect for anyone wanting to understand the cross from the perspective of ancient prophecy and eternal purpose.

44: Faith vs. Works? Or Faith That Works? Paul, James, and the Gospel We Forgot

Romans 8:28 Isn’t a Magic Spell, and James 2 Isn’t Legalism
Think Romans 8:28 means everything in your life is going to feel good and make sense? Think James 2 teaches a works-based salvation? Yeah... no. In this episode of Naughty vs Nice: A Christian Podcast, Todd and Laura take a deep dive into two of the most misunderstood (and misquoted) passages in the Bible—Romans 8:28 and James 2.
We’re breaking down the grammatical structure, historical background, and cultural context behind Paul’s and James’ words to reveal what these verses actually mean—and spoiler alert: it’s way deeper (and more challenging) than the coffee mug version.
Whether you're trying to make sense of suffering or wrestling with the faith-vs-works debate, this episode will help you see scripture with clarity, depth, and a little sarcasm. Expect theology, word nerd moments, a few rants, and a lot of truth bombs.

43: Lost in Translation: How Grammar Changes Everything

What if a single Greek preposition could shake the foundations of the medieval Church? In this episode of Naughty vs Nice: A Christian Podcast, Todd and Laura dive deep into how reading Scripture grammatically accurate—yes, down to the tenses, cases, and conjunctions—was enough to send Martin Luther storming toward Wittenberg with a hammer and 95 reasons the Church had gone rogue.
We unpack the shocking impact of Romans 1:17 and that pivotal phrase "the just shall live by faith." Luther didn’t just skim it—he studied the original Greek and realized the Latin Vulgate had been selling a different gospel. This revelation about justification by faith alone wasn’t just theological—it was grammatical. And it launched the Protestant Reformation.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why grammatical accuracy in Bible study isn't nerdy—it's revolutionary
The difference between the Greek and Latin renderings of Romans 1:17
How one man’s obsession with Scripture’s original language changed history
Why modern believers should care about biblical grammar in a post-Reformation world
If you’ve ever been told “just read the Bible,” but want to know how to read it well—this one’s for you.

42: Unpacking Modern Christianity: Israel, the Church, and the Creeping Occult

In this eye-opening episode of Naughty vs Nice: A Christian Podcast, Todd and Laura take on the big theological questions many Christians are afraid to ask. How do occult ideas subtly slip into modern dispensational teaching? Why is there so much confusion about whether the Church replaces Israel—or if it even should? And why does dispensationalism insist on a future restoration of national Israel?
We also tackle the concept of the "Church Age"—are we in it, and what does that even mean? Plus, the big one: Did Jesus come to set up an earthly kingdom... and if so, did He fail?
This episode pulls no punches as we examine where these ideas came from, how they impact our understanding of Scripture today, and what the Bible actually teaches when you take off the modern lenses. Whether you’re wrestling with end-times timelines, confused by Christian Zionism, or just trying to sort out the mess of eschatology, this one’s for you.

41: Not Written to Us? Rethinking Scripture, Culture, and the Cross

🎙️ Not Written to Us? Rethinking Scripture, Culture, and the Cross
What if the Bible wasn’t written to you—but for you?
In this episode of Naughty vs. Nice, Todd and Laura dig into the often-overlooked reality that scripture came through a specific people, in a specific culture, with a specific language. And that matters. Because when we ignore the original lens God chose, we risk distorting the message He revealed.
From personal testimony to theological insight, we explore:
Why understanding the cultural context of Israel is essential to understanding scripture
How Todd’s journey through art school, false spirituality, and even the occult shapes his hunger for biblical truth
What Colossians 2 really means when it says Jesus disarmed the powers of darkness—and why that changes everything about Easter
This isn’t your average biblical reflection.This is where real-life mess meets redemptive clarity, and where the gospel shatters both religion and rebellion.