Purpose & Problem Solving (with Tia Jackson)

We follow math rules perfectly… and ignore life rules completely.In this final Algebra 1 episode, we talk inequalities, boundaries, discernment, and why God is not here to override basic arithmetic.

Parables & ParabolasJesus didn’t teach in parables by accident — and parabolas aren’t taught in math for no reason. In this episode of Math Theology, we uncover the shared structure between quadratic functions and Jesus’ teachings: focus, turning points, and direction. Where you place your focus determines how everything else unfolds.

In this episode, Charity Allsop breaks down exponential functions and how they reveal the way God multiplies our small, consistent steps. Joined by writer and educator Lourdes Anita Branch, they explore the connection between faithfulness, spiritual growth, and the exponential patterns we see in math. From slow beginnings to dramatic increase, this conversation shows how God uses steady obedience to produce supernatural results.

Purpose and problems go hand-in-hand—but they don’t have to keep you stuck. In this episode, Charity Allsop and Tia share how honesty, faith, and a little algebraic wisdom can help you turn complaints into clarity and problems into purpose.James 2:25-26, "Rahab the prostitute is another example. She was shown to be right with God by her actions when she hid those messengers and sent them safely away by a different road.  Just as the body is dead without breath,[i] so also faith is dead without good works."

“PEMDAS or perish!” We’ve all heard math rules shouted like commandments—but what if obedience in math mirrors obedience in life? Charity Allsop and guest Francine talk about what it really means to follow order, trust the process, and why ‘obey’ might just be the most freeing word in both theology and algebra.

What if math could show you God’s order in everyday life? In this first episode of Math Theology, we explore how algebra, equations, and patterns aren’t just numbers—they’re clues to understanding the world and your faith. Honest, clear, and encouraging, this episode will change the way you see math and maybe even God.