Cage Free Theology
"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!
Episodes
73 episodes
Episode #070: How Should Christians Think About Images Of Jesus?
Is it a violation of the Ten Commandments to look at a face and call it "Jesus"? In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon discuss the complex and often controversial question of how Christians should think about imag...
Episode #069: Is War Ever Just? The Just War Theory
In this episode of Cage-Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon tackle a complex ethical dilemma within the Christian faith: Is war ever just? While war is always a result of a fallen world, the guys explore the historical and biblic...
Episode #068: Do Aliens Fit Into Christian Theology?
Are we alone in the universe, or is the "pale blue dot" just one of many inhabited worlds? In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint and Will explore if the existence of aliens is compatible with a Biblical worldview. The guys dive into the ...
Episode #067: What Does The Divine Council Do?
In this follow-up to their introductory episode, Clint Archer and Will Brannon dive into the "boots on the ground" activity of the Divine Council. Moving from definition to demonstration, they explore how God utilizes a heavenly assembly of cre...
Episode #066: What Is The Divine Council & The Unseen Realm?
Is the spiritual world just God, Satan, angels, and demons? In the first of a special two-part series, Clint Archer and Will Brannon pull back the curtain on the "Unseen Realm" to explore the complex hierarchy of the celestial world.Sta...
Episode #065: Should Christians Observe Lent?
In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint and Will address the question that surfaces every spring: Should Christians observe Lent? Clint shares his personal journey from growing up in the Catholic church—complete with "smudge" crosses and f...
Episode #064: A Shepherd's Take On The Shepherds' Conference - Take 2
In today's episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint and Will give the highlights and takeaways from the Shepherds’ Conference 2026, held from March 4–6 at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley. This year’s theme, “Servant of the Word: The Life and M...
Episode #063: Calvinism Explained - Perseverance Of The Saints
This episode concludes the "Tulip" series on Cage Free Theology, we’re diving into the "P": Perseverance of the Saints. Hosts Clint and Will clarify why this doctrine is more than just the "once saved, always saved" cliché. They explore the vit...
Episode #062: Calvinism Explained - Irresistible Grace
Can you really say "no" to God? In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint and Will dive into the "I" of the TULIP—Irresistible Grace.While many people worry this doctrine turns humans into robots, Clint and Will explain why it’s actu...
Episode #061: Calvinism Explained - Limited Atonement
In this third installment of our Calvinism mini-series, Clint and Will tackle the most controversial petal of the TULIP acronym: Limited Atonement. Often misunderstood as a claim that Christ’s power is "limited," the hosts clarify why many Refo...
Episode #060: Calvinism Explained - Unconditional Election
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 installment of our multi-week series...
Episode #059: Calvinism Explained - Total Depravity
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 why this doctrine is often misunderstood, whe...
Episode #058: Are There Apostles Today?
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 general sense of being a "sent one" and the ...
Episode #057: What Is Church Discipline And Why Is It Important?
"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 breakdown of one of the most misunderstood asp...
Episode #056: Does AI Have A Place In Sermon Or Bible Study Prep?
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 AI for Bible study and sermon preparation....
Episode #055: Why Switch To The Legacy Standard Bible (LSB)?
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 take a deep dive into the Legacy Standard Bible ...
Episode #054: Scott Adams And Deathbed Conversions
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) regarding his faith. From t...
Episode #053: What About Kirk Cameron's View On Hell?
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 most sobering topics in theology.In ...
Episode #052: Tolle Lege - What To Read In 2026
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 love reaching you through your...
Episode #051: Is It Ok To Lie About Santa?
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. Spoiler alert, they also mention the tooth fairy a...
Episode #050: Just How Human Was Jesus?
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 is on Jesus' humanity. But they do tackle tha...
Episode #049: Is Hanukkah Biblical?
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 significance of this Jewish festival, examining it...
Episode #048: Did Jesus Go To Hell?
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 topic, examining scriptural references and hist...
Episode #047: How Do We Hear God's Voice Today?
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 perceive divine guidance, from scripture and p...
Episode #046: What Should Christians Do With The Apocrypha?
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 canon. Together, they examine the historical co...