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#4 - God Wants Your Heart, Not Your Rituals | S1:E4 | Theology Lockdown Podcast
#4 - God Wants Your Heart, Not Your Rituals | S1:E4 | Theology Lockdown Podcast
5/19/2026 · 42 minutes

https:///www.TheologyLockdown.com [004] Season 1 : Episode 4 Obedience: Does God Require Compliance or Trust? In this episode... Is God only asking for our compliance or trusting his plan? What does it mean to delay our obedience? How do we avoid the King Saul trap? The essence of our thought lands in the pocket of God wanting your heart, not your rituals. So let your rituals lead your heart to God! SUPPORT THE MISSION: REACHING THE INSIDE 🕊️ Our mission goes beyond these microphones. We are dedicated to sharing these discussions and "wrestlings" within the prison system, getting this podcast directly into prison cells where brothers and sisters are struggling with the same questions we face out here. Your support helps us bridge that gap. WAYS TO SUPPORT 📦 Every bit helps us cover the costs of production and distribution into correctional facilities. ▶ MONTHLY or ONE-TIME SUPPORT: https://www.theologylockdown.com/donate ▶ MERCH STORE: https://www.theologylockdown.com/merch ▶ ADVERTISING: Reach out at podcast@theologylockdown.com GET INVOLVED 📣 ▶ Share Encouragement: https://www.theologylockdown.com/contact ▶ Ask a "Mail Call" Question: https://www.theologylockdown.com/contact ▶ Private Inquiries: podcast@theologylockdown.com "Open my eyes that I might behold wondrous things from your law!" — Psalm 119:18 SPECIAL THANKS 🤝 Our deepest thanks to the Oklahoma Dept. of Corrections for allowing us to work inside the prison facility. A special thank you to Warden Tuggle, Chaplain Gregory, and Mr. Whitmore at John Lilley Correctional Center for their supportive spirit in helping get this podcast on the air. Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

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#3 - Why Do I Still Struggle? The Reality of Sanctification | S1:E3 | Theology Lockdown Podcast
5/14/2026 · 47 minutes

https://www.TheologyLockdown.com [003] Season 1 : Episode 3 – Sanctification: Can You Actually Change? Is believing in Jesus enough to change? What does it mean to be saved from your sin—and then put your sin to death? We work to debunk the myth of the "Instant" Christian. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Recap last episode 01:47 Framing “Sanctification” 05:32 Can we actually change who we are? 10:47 Do the desires we have prevent us from being changed? 15:47 Why do I still struggle with old temptations after salvation? 38:13 How do I know if I or someone else is actually being changed? 44:45 Final thoughts/Charge for the Believer 45:59 Outro SUPPORT THE MISSION: REACHING THE INSIDE 🕊️ Our mission goes beyond these microphones. We are dedicated to sharing these discussions and "wrestlings" within the prison system, getting this podcast directly into prison cells where brothers and sisters are struggling with the same questions we face out here. Your support helps us bridge that gap. WAYS TO SUPPORT 📦 Every bit helps us cover the costs of production and distribution into correctional facilities. ▶ MONTHLY or ONE-TIME SUPPORT: https://www.theologylockdown.com/donate ▶ MERCH STORE: https://www.theologylockdown.com/merch ▶ ADVERTISING: Reach out at podcast@theologylockdown.com GET INVOLVED 📣 ▶ Share Encouragement: https://www.theologylockdown.com/contact ▶ Ask a "Mail Call" Question: https://www.theologylockdown.com/contact ▶ Private Inquiries: podcast@theologylockdown.com "Open my eyes that I might behold wondrous things from your law!" — Psalm 119:18 SPECIAL THANKS 🤝 Our deepest thanks to the Oklahoma Dept. of Corrections for allowing us to work inside the prison facility. A special thank you to Warden Tuggle, Chaplain Gregory, and Mr. Whitmore at John Lilley Correctional Center for their supportive spirit in helping get this podcast on the air. Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

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#2 - Is The Faith in Prison Real? Can an Inmate Really be Saved? | S1:E2 | Theology Lockdown Podcast
4/21/2026 · 44 minutes

https://www.TheologyLockdown.com [002] Season 1 : Episode 2 – Salvation: Is Faith in Prison Real? Can someone really be changed from the inside—out? Is only believing in Jesus enough to find that change? What about "Jailhouse Religion"? 00:00 Intro 01:57 Biblical history of "Salvation" 12:20 Recap: Why do we need salvation? 14:50 Is just believing in Jesus enough for salvation? 19:06 Faith and Repentance must work in us together 25:35 What is Jailhouse Religion? 30:45 Repentance (and salvation) flows from a heart awakened by God 37:08 Is our salvation instant when we believe? 43:25 Outro SUPPORT THE MISSION: REACHING THE INSIDE 🕊️ Our mission goes beyond these microphones. We are dedicated to sharing these discussions and "wrestlings" within the prison system, getting this podcast directly into prison cells where brothers and sisters are struggling with the same questions we face out here. Your support helps us bridge that gap. WAYS TO SUPPORT 📦 Every bit helps us cover the costs of production and distribution into correctional facilities. ▶ MONTHLY or ONE-TIME SUPPORT: https://www.theologylockdown.com/donate ▶ MERCH STORE: https://www.theologylockdown.com/merch ▶ ADVERTISING: Reach out at podcast@theologylockdown.com GET INVOLVED 📣 ▶ Share Encouragement: https://www.theologylockdown.com/contact ▶ Ask a "Mail Call" Question: https://www.theologylockdown.com/contact ▶ Private Inquiries: podcast@theologylockdown.com "Open my eyes that I might behold wondrous things from your law!" — Psalm 119:18 SPECIAL THANKS 🤝 Our deepest thanks to the Oklahoma Dept. of Corrections for allowing us to work inside the prison facility. A special thank you to Warden Tuggle, Chaplain Gregory, and Mr. Whitmore at John Lilley Correctional Center for their supportive spirit in helping get this podcast on the air. Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

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#1 - Why We Started This: The Conversations Missing In Prison | S1:E1 | Theology Lockdown Podcast
4/1/2026 · 37 minutes

https://www.TheologyLockdown.com [001] Season 1 : Episode 1 – Pilot: Meet the Voices 0:00 Intro 1:30 Keytek Introduction 2:40 APOC Introduction 5:08 Jacob Introduction 6:37 Ben Introduction 8:00 Podcast origins 9:43 Purpose of Theology Lockdown 16:48 Prison ministry impact in the prison system 27:30 What to expect from Season One 33:29 Closing Remarks 35:36 Outro In this inaugural episode… Let’s ask and answer a few questions: Where did this come from? What could a prison ministry's impact be on the prison system? What can listeners expect from this first season of the podcast? SUPPORT THE MISSION: REACHING THE INSIDE 🕊️ Our mission goes beyond these microphones. We are dedicated to sharing these discussions and "wrestlings" within the prison system, getting this podcast directly into prison cells where brothers and sisters are struggling with the same questions we face out here. Your support helps us bridge that gap. WAYS TO SUPPORT 📦 Every bit helps us cover the costs of production and distribution into correctional facilities. ▶ MONTHLY or ONE-TIME SUPPORT: https://www.theologylockdown.com/donate ▶ MERCH STORE: https://www.theologylockdown.com/merch ▶ ADVERTISING: Reach out at podcast@theologylockdown.com GET INVOLVED 📣 ▶ Share Encouragement: https://www.theologylockdown.com/contact ▶ Ask a "Mail Call" Question: https://www.theologylockdown.com/contact ▶ Private Inquiries: podcast@theologylockdown.com "Open my eyes that I might behold wondrous things from your law!" — Psalm 119:18 SPECIAL THANKS 🤝 Our deepest thanks to the Oklahoma Dept. of Corrections for allowing us to work inside the prison facility. A special thank you to Warden Tuggle, Chaplain Gregory, and Mr. Whitmore at John Lilley Correctional Center for their supportive spirit in helping get this podcast on the air. Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

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