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Welcome to the Old Roads podcast, a podcast that seeks to bring the wisdom of the past to the challenges of the present. I am your host, Aaron O’Kelley. I am a pastor and a theological educator. On the podcast, I'll be discussing subjects pertaining to Christians such as "Why do I believe in God?", "Why do I believe in the God of the Bible?", "Why do I believe in Jesus?", "Racial Issues", "Gender and Sexuality", as well as take an episode per month and interact with listeners' questions.

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Q&A: Just War Theory, Being "on fire" for the Lord, and appropriate titles for women in ministry

2026/09/28

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley answers questions from listeners about just war theory and pacifism, advice for when you don’t feel as “on fire” for the Lord as you once did, and appropriate titles for women who serve on church staffs.

Is Hell eternal conscious punishment?

2026/09/21

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley addresses the question of Hell, namely, the traditional view that it entails an eternity of conscious suffering away from the presence of God. Some have challenged this view in recent times, but are these challenges faithful to Scripture? And why does this question matter to our lives and doctrine?

How does God demonstrate his wrath?

2026/09/14

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley addresses the question of how God demonstrates his wrath against sin in various ways, according to Scripture. Some argue that divine wrath is nothing more than the natural cause-effect order of a moral universe, but does Scripture uphold such a minimalist view? Or should we think of God’s wrath as his personal, active response to sin?

What is the wrath of God?

2026/09/07

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley explores the biblical teaching on God’s wrath, offering not only a definition of it but also a survey of how Scripture presents it as the primary threat to humanity from Genesis to Revelation. A proper understanding of this doctrine is not optional for coherent Christian theology. It is essential.

Q&A: Thinking carefully about disciplining children

2026/08/31

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley answers a range of questions from a listener on the topic of disciplining children, including common mistakes in discipline, the place of spanking, and how to keep the gospel central in parental discipline.

Should Christians ever resist authority?

2026/08/24

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley looks into the biblical teaching on resistance to authority. What examples from Scripture can we point to that show legitimate resistance to authority, and what can we learn from them? How does resistance theory apply properly in our own setting today?

How should authority operate in society?

2026/08/17

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley reflects on authority in society, specifically with regard to the institution of the state. What is the biblical purpose of the state? What happens when a governing authority goes wrong? What is the biblical vision for a government that operates well for the good of society?

How should authority operate in the church?

2026/08/10

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley addresses the question of how lines of authority should operate biblically in a church, specifically from a congregational perspective. What is the biblical authority of a congregation, and how do church officers, pastors and deacons, exercise authority properly within that congregational structure?

How should authority operate in the home?

2026/08/03

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley addresses the issue of authority in the home. What is authority? How has it been misunderstood and misused in our day? How does Scripture define the authority of husbands with respect to wives and parents with respect to children, and what are the implications for how we should wield authority and live under authority in our families?

Q&A: Pastors giving an account for souls and the relationship of predestination and faith.

2026/07/27

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley answers questions from listeners about what it means for pastors to give an account for the souls of church members they oversee (as mentioned in Hebrews 13:17) and on the relationship of predestination and faith.

What is the gift of tongues?

2026/07/20

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley explores the biblical teaching on the gift of tongues/languages. Cessationists believe this gift had narrow purposes that now no longer apply, and thus the gift is no longer given to the church. Continuationists take an opposing view, arguing that many believers today are gifted with tongues for prayer. Which view best fits the evidence of the Bible, and what are the implications for us as believers?

Is baptism in the Spirit a second work of grace after conversion?

2026/07/13

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley evaluates the Pentecostal teaching that baptism in the Spirit is a second blessing for believers some time after conversion, marked by speaking in tongues. This doctrine is based on stories from the book of Acts, but does Pentecostal teaching rightly interpret Luke’s purpose in recording those stories in Acts?

What is different about the Holy Spirit in the new covenant?

2026/07/06

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley explores the differences between the old covenant and the new with reference to the presence and work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of new covenant believers. What privileges do we have today that Old Testament saints did not have? How does this magnify the redeeming work of Christ on our behalf?

Q&A: Speaking the truth on sexuality without giving offense, God’s presence in hard times, and John the Baptist as Elijah.

2026/06/29

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley answers questions from listeners about how Christians can speak truthfully about the Bible’s teaching on homosexuality without being harsh, how we can know God is there for us during hard times, and what Jesus means when he speaks of Elijah coming in Matthew 17:10-12.

What about the millennium of Revelation 20?

2026/06/22

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley looks into the controversial passage describing a 1,000 year period during which Satan is bound and Christian martyrs reign with Christ. This passage has long divided theological camps into premillennial, postmillennial, and amillennial. What do these differing views argue, and what is the best approach to interpreting Revelation 20?

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SixfootYoda 2026/03/23

Sibling Rivalry

I am Aaron’s younger brother, and our mom told me I had to leave a five star review. Aaron has always been Mom’s favorite, and I am relinquished to a ...

★★★★★

Dr Cornbread 2025/12/06

Clear. Concise

Great podcast. He goes straight to topics most avoid and goes straight to the Scripture to address them. I will add a personal note that he was one of...

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