In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley reports on the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention in June of 2025. What were the highlights of the event? What were the greatest disappointments? And what do both mean for Southern Baptists moving forward?

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley raises the question of the place of patriotism in the Christian life. What is patriotism? Is it a virtue Christians should cultivate? Can it be taken too far? As we navigate life in this world of nations while also belonging to a heavenly kingdom, this subject merits careful thought.

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley answers questions from listeners regarding the biblical command that women should not speak in church (1 Cor. 14:33), the nature of biblical inspiration, inerrancy, and infallibility, and whether or not we will know our grandparents as grandparents in Heaven, or only as brothers and sisters.

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley compares and contrasts the Roman Catholic teaching on justification with the Protestant (and biblical) teaching. This historic debate between Protestants and Catholics helped clarify for us the central teaching of the gospel, namely, that we are declared right with God by faith in Christ alone, and not by anything we do.

In this special edition of The Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O'Kelley responds to an essay by Jason Edwards, published in Baptist News Global, arguing for LGBTQ inclusion in the church. What hidden assumptions lie behind the argument of this essay, and how should Christians think through this issue?

Mentioned in the podcast are three previous episodes that address the issue of homosexuality in the Old Testament, what Jesus said regarding homosexuality, and homosexuality in the New Testament.

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley explores the Roman Catholic teaching on Mary. What do Catholics believe about her, and why do they pray to her? Are there any theological problems with the Catholic teachings and practices related to Mary?

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley explains the Roman Catholic teaching on the nature and authority of Scripture and Tradition. Why does this issue matter so much, and why do Protestants affirm that Scripture alone (sola Scriptura) is our infallible source of authority?

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley explores the Roman Catholic teaching about the office of the Pope. What is his role and authority, according to Roman Catholic doctrine? And how does it line up with the teaching of Scripture?