Apollos Watered Podcast

Travis Michael Fleming sits down with Michael O. Emerson for an honest and engaging conversation about Divided by Faith and the ongoing reality of racial division in the American church. Together, they unpack some of the assumptions many of us carry about the gospel and God’s kingdom, gently challenging listeners to see how a bigger, […]

Travis Michael Fleming and Dr. Derwin Gray discuss the multi-ethnic church and why it’s central to the Gospel. They explore how the church as a new creation community isn’t just a modern ministry strategy—it’s a deeply biblical vision rooted in the heart of God. Drawing from the Apostle Paul’s teaching in Ephesians, they discuss how […]

We’re back! Travis Michael Fleming talks with Brad Edwards about his book The Reason for Church and why politics has replaced the church as a primary source of meaning in modern life. They also discuss how the Boomer-era embrace of market theology turned the church into a consumer product—and how recovering a deeper vision of […]

Dr. Christopher J.H. Wright joins Travis to discuss the release of the second edition of his magisterial, “The Mission of God.” They explore the evolving understanding of God’s mission as articulated through Scripture, emphasising that it extends far beyond the confines of traditional evangelism to encompass a holistic vision for justice, mercy, and redemption within […]

In today’s conversation, Fleming and Bartholomew address the pressing issues facing ministry leaders today, particularly the challenge of navigating a fast-paced cultural landscape that often leaves little room for deep reflection and spiritual formation. Bartholomew draws from his extensive academic background to illustrate how theological education can inform and enrich pastoral practices, while also critiquing […]

The conversation between Travis and David W. Smith uncovers the often-unspoken yet pervasive power of money—specifically Mammon—in ministry today. Together, they probe how Mammon functions not just as personal greed but as a system, an idolatrous force that flattens spiritual formation and distorts churches as they drift toward a market-shaped theology. Smith traces the historical […]

Travis Michael Fleming sits down with Dr. Timothy Tennent for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about one of the most influential—and most overlooked—groups in America today: Indian Hindus. They’re not tucked away on the margins. They’re shaping our culture in boardrooms and in Hollywood, in politics and in tech. From Kash Patel to Vivek Ramaswamy, […]

In this episode, we dig into the significant impact Robert Schuller had on American Christianity, particularly in congregational life and the church growth movement. Schuller was a controversial figure whose legacy continues to quietly shape how pastors lead—often without them even realizing it. Joining me are Gerardo Marti and Mark T. Mulder, who unpack Schuller’s […]

Mike Goheen is back! In this episode, Travis sits down with Dr. Mike Goheen to discuss his new book, The Core of the Christian Faith: Living the Gospel for the Sake of the World. Together, they explore the urgent need for the church to broaden its understanding of the Gospel beyond individual salvation, highlighting its […]

Today’s conversation is about the modern need for integrating catechism into the discipleship process, particularly in light of the cultural pressures that seek to dilute the essence of the Christian faith. Travis Michael Fleming is joined by Trevin Wax and Thomas West to discuss their new book, The Gospel Way Catechism, as a fresh approach […]