Listen in on our first theological narrative! This episode, and future ones, bring theological articles directly from the literary front of AlphaTav. This narrated article examines the biblical context of "touch not mine anointed."
In this episode, Pastor Tim Hadden explores the Council of Nicaea not as the triumph of truth, but as the birth of a compromise. When Constantine gathered the bishops of the empire, his goal wasn’t revelation—it was resolution. Between Arian subordination and Sabellian simplicity, the church drafted a creed that aimed for peace more than truth.
In this episode, Pastor Tim Hadden introduces Watchman Nee’s Spiritual Authority and explores how its influence has shaped both healthy and unhealthy approaches to leadership within Pentecostal contexts. He unpacks the spectrum between authoritarian control and passive non-leadership, and begins tracing how Nee’s ideas became foundational—sometimes problematically so—in modern church culture.
Laying the foundation for understanding what actual spiritual authority is — and isn’t. In an era of deconstruction and skepticism toward leadership, we take a closer look at spiritual authority, particularly a book that has played a significant role in many modern lessons on the topic: Watchman Nee's "Spiritual Authority."
Christianity’s claim that salvation comes only through Jesus Christ has always been controversial. In this episode, we confront the raw and often emotional question: “You mean my ____________ is in hell with Hitler?” In this episode, we examine some common fallacies and our response to them.
Tune in for a very short, but impactful discussion on an oft-overlooked facet of the book of Deuteronomy. It's an anti-Egyptian emphasis.
What do an ancient cave nap, a forgotten altar, and a paradoxical prophet have to do with the Apostle Paul’s message to Titus—and his sermon on Mars Hill? In this episode, we trace a mysterious thread through Greek legend, philosophical riddle, and apostolic confrontation. Sometimes, the truth hides in the most ironic of places.
There is a road in the Gospels that few trace—a winding path beyond Jordan, cloaked in obscurity and mercy. For roughly six months, Jesus walked among the shadows of a region known as Perea. Here, He quietly shifts the center of His ministry beyond the bounds of expectation. In this episode, we follow the unspoken trail where the Cross to come began to cast its longest shadow.
In this episode, we explore the beauty of being that becomes—the journey from potential to realization, from existing in possibility to existing in fact. Drawing from Genesis 1 and the imagery of God as Potter, we reflect on the condition of the earth as “without form and void”—not as chaotic, but as unshaped, awaiting divine intention.
In this explosive episode of AlphaTav, we uncover the historical turning point that altered the trajectory of Christian doctrine forever—381 A.D., the year the Trinity was politically enforced. While many assume the doctrine of the Trinity was handed down from the apostles, history tells a different story. We trace the shift from scriptural monotheism to creedal trinitarianism, exposing how imperial politics at the Council of Constantinople cemented a dogma that had long been contested. What began as philosophical speculation became ecclesiastical law—not through prophetic revelation, but imperial decree.
In this episode of AlphaTav, we explore the often misunderstood gift of speaking in tongues—not as a relic of the early church, but as a vital expression of spiritual life today. From the rushing wind of Pentecost to Paul's instruction in Corinth, we trace the biblical trajectory of glossolalia, examining its purpose, its power, and its place in the life of the believer. Is it just for some, or for all? Is it merely emotional, or deeply theological? With clarity and conviction, we delve into the mystery, the mandate, and the manifestation of tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.
In this rich and Spirit-led episode of AlphaTav, Tim Hadden is joined by Sam Howard for a heartfelt conversation on life, ministry, and the leading of the Holy Ghost. With pastoral wisdom and prophetic insight, Sam Howard shares from his journey—the highs, the valleys, and the constant presence of God that shapes it all.
From personal growth to pulpit moments, from private surrender to public calling, this dialogue explores what it means to walk in step with the Spirit in every season. If you're seeking direction, renewal, or a deeper understanding of Spirit-empowered ministry, this conversation is for you.
In this episode of AlphaTav, Tim Hadden sits down with Rev. Ben Rodriguez to talk about the sacred call of God, the weight of ministry, and the mission field in Mexico. With authenticity and apostolic burden, Rev. Rodriguez shares stories from the front lines of ministry—both at home and abroad—highlighting the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the faith it takes to follow the voice of God.
In this powerful episode of AlphaTav, Tim Hadden sits down with Rev. Nathan Cox for a stirring conversation on the power, purpose, and posture of prayer. From private devotion to public intercession, they explore what it truly means to be a man of prayer in a world of distraction. Rev. Cox shares personal insights, biblical foundations, and practical wisdom for cultivating a life that touches heaven and changes earth.
In this episode of AlphaTav, we sit down with Kelly Patrick for an in-depth conversation on the heart of ministry, the discipline of hermeneutics, and the necessity of biblical context in a generation saturated with opinion but starving for truth. Together, we explore the the danger of isolated texts, and the beauty of rightly dividing the Word of God.
In this heartfelt and weighty episode of AlphaTav, we offer commentary on a powerful message by Bishop Shawn Tyson on the urgent need for spiritual fatherhood in the church. As Tyson declares, the absence of true spiritual fathers has created a generation of orphans—gifted but ungrounded, anointed but unaccountable. We explore the biblical precedent for fatherhood in ministry, the consequences of spiritual neglect, and the call to restore a culture of covering, correction, and covenant.