In this inaugural episode, we discuss the scriptural definition of the church, how this definition gives shape to the gospel, some of the ways that the local church can undermine the gospel by deviating from this definition.  This episode's "book you should read": https://www.amazon.com/What-Healthy-Church-IX-Marks/dp/1581349378/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1534976811&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=what+is+a+healthy+church

In this inaugural episode, we discuss the scriptural definition of the church, how this definition gives shape to the gospel, some of the ways that the local church can undermine the gospel by deviating from this definition.  This episode's "book you should read": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-Healthy-Church-IX-Marks/dp/1581349378/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1534976811&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=what+is+a+healthy+church" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/What-Healthy-Church-IX-Marks/dp/1581349378/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1534976811&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=what+is+a+healthy+church</a>

Episode 1: What is a Church?

In this episode, we talk about the foundation of christian apologetics. Should we defend the gospel with evidential or presuppositional apologetics? Are the two at odds? What's the difference? We dig into each of these questions, and recommend another solid book on church membership.  This episode's "book you should read": https://www.amazon.com/Church-Membership-Represents-Building-Churches/dp/1433532379

In this episode, we talk about the foundation of christian apologetics. Should we defend the gospel with evidential or presuppositional apologetics? Are the two at odds? What's the difference? We dig into each of these questions, and recommend another solid book on church membership.  This episode's "book you should read": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Church-Membership-Represents-Building-Churches/dp/1433532379" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Church-Membership-Represents-Building-Churches/dp/1433532379</a>

Episode 2: Biblical Apologetics

In this episode, we discuss the divinity of Jesus, and explain how scripture does more than offer us proof-texts for this fundamental truth. We also look at how the earliest heresy in the Chrisitan church serves as evidence that Jesus' first followers viewed him as God.  This episode's "book you should read": https://www.amazon.com/Reason-God-Belief-Age-Skepticism/dp/1594483493/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1534971067&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=the+reason+for+god

In this episode, we discuss the divinity of Jesus, and explain how scripture does more than offer us proof-texts for this fundamental truth. We also look at how the earliest heresy in the Chrisitan church serves as evidence that Jesus' first followers viewed him as God.  This episode's "book you should read": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Reason-God-Belief-Age-Skepticism/dp/1594483493/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1534971067&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=the+reason+for+god" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Reason-God-Belief-Age-Skepticism/dp/1594483493/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1534971067&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=the+reason+for+god</a>

Episode 3: Did Jesus Claim to be God?

In this episode, we respond to the accusation that christians who call out false teachers by name are being arrogant, judgemental, or unbiblical.  This episode's "book you should read": https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Paul-Call-Spiritual-Reformation/dp/080109710X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1534892968&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=praying%20with%20paul

In this episode, we respond to the accusation that christians who call out false teachers by name are being arrogant, judgemental, or unbiblical.  This episode's "book you should read": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Paul-Call-Spiritual-Reformation/dp/080109710X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1534892968&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=praying%20with%20paul" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Paul-Call-Spiritual-Reformation/dp/080109710X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1534892968&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=praying%20with%20paul</a>

Episode 4: Should We Call Out False Teachers?

Building on our discussion of the divinity of Jesus Christ, we turn to what the bible says Christ did on the cross. What is penal substitutionary atonement? The bible teaches that Christ died as a substitute for sinners, and suffered the wrath of God they justly deserved. We point out the biblical foundation for this belief and its importance for understanding the gospel. We also interact with the arguments of Greg Boyd, who criticizes PSA, and deal with a number of misrepresentations of the doctrine.  This episode's "book you should read" isn't a book. But you should read it anyway: https://derekzrishmawy.com/2014/10/23/the-beauty-of-the-cross-19-objections-and-answers-on-penal-substitutionary-atonement-500th-post/

Building on our discussion of the divinity of Jesus Christ, we turn to what the bible says Christ did on the cross. What is penal substitutionary atonement? The bible teaches that Christ died as a substitute for sinners, and suffered the wrath of God they justly deserved. We point out the biblical foundation for this belief and its importance for understanding the gospel. We also interact with the arguments of Greg Boyd, who criticizes PSA, and deal with a number of misrepresentations of the doctrine.  This episode's "book you should read" isn't a book. But you should read it anyway: <a href="https://derekzrishmawy.com/2014/10/23/the-beauty-of-the-cross-19-objections-and-answers-on-penal-substitutionary-atonement-500th-post/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://derekzrishmawy.com/2014/10/23/the-beauty-of-the-cross-19-objections-and-answers-on-penal-substitutionary-atonement-500th-post/</a>

Episode 5: Penal Substitutionary Atonement 

Does your church practice meaningful church membership and church discipline? It should. In this episode, we explain why. Also, a glitch with our digital recorder left us with camera-only audio for this episode, so enjoy listening to what sounds like two people talking inside of a tin can.

Does your church practice meaningful church membership and church discipline? It should. In this episode, we explain why. Also, a glitch with our digital recorder left us with camera-only audio for this episode, so enjoy listening to what sounds like two people talking inside of a tin can.

Episode 6: Church Membership Preserves the Gospel

In this three-part series, we answer the question "How can you know Christianity is true?" In part 1, we lay the foundation for this conversation (pun intended) by looking at competing epistemological foundations. We discuss how we as Christians, unlike the world, ground our knowledge in God’s revelation.      This episode's "book you should read": https://www.amazon.com/Why-God-Created-World-Adaptation/dp/1612915868

In this three-part series, we answer the question "How can you know Christianity is true?" In part 1, we lay the foundation for this conversation (pun intended) by looking at competing epistemological foundations. We discuss how we as Christians, unlike the world, ground our knowledge in God’s revelation.  This episode's "book you should read": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Why-God-Created-World-Adaptation/dp/1612915868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Why-God-Created-World-Adaptation/dp/1612915868</a>

Episode 7: God is The Foundation of Knowledge

In this three-part series, we answer the question "How can you know Christianity is true?"In part 2, we address the claim that building our knowledge on anything other than God and his word leads to absurdity. When the atheist claims to have moral, scientific, or logical knowledge, he is actually betraying his atheism and showing his innate knowledge of God's existence. This episode's "book you should read":https://www.amazon.com/Pushing-Antithesis-Apologetic-Methodology-Bahnsen/dp/0915815605

In this three-part series, we answer the question "How can you know Christianity is true?" In part 2, we address the claim that building our knowledge on anything other than God and his word leads to absurdity. When the atheist claims to have moral, scientific, or logical knowledge, he is actually betraying his atheism and showing his innate knowledge of God's existence. This episode's "book you should read":<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pushing-Antithesis-Apologetic-Methodology-Bahnsen/dp/0915815605" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Pushing-Antithesis-Apologetic-Methodology-Bahnsen/dp/0915815605</a>

Episode 8: No One Is an Atheist

In this three-part series, we answer the question "How can you know Christianity is true?" In part 3, we ask how Chrisitans can know that the bible is the word of God. Should we use some external, historical criteria as the way we authenticate scriptrue, or should we look to the bible itself? For more information on the self-authenticating model of scripture, go here: https://www.michaeljkruger.com/what-do-we-mean-when-we-say-the-bible-is-self-authenticating/ This episode's "book you should read": https://www.amazon.com/Evangelicalism-Divided-Record-Crucial-Change/dp/0851517838/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1536418157&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=evangelicalism+divided

In this three-part series, we answer the question "How can you know Christianity is true?" In part 3, we ask how Chrisitans can know that the bible is the word of God. Should we use some external, historical criteria as the way we authenticate scriptrue, or should we look to the bible itself? For more information on the self-authenticating model of scripture, go here: <a href="https://www.michaeljkruger.com/what-do-we-mean-when-we-say-the-bible-is-self-authenticating/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.michaeljkruger.com/what-do-we-mean-when-we-say-the-bible-is-self-authenticating/</a> This episode's "book you should read": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Evangelicalism-Divided-Record-Crucial-Change/dp/0851517838/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1536418157&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=evangelicalism+divided" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Evangelicalism-Divided-Record-Crucial-Change/dp/0851517838/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1536418157&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=evangelicalism+divided</a>

Episode 9: How Can we Know the Bible is True?

In this episode, we talk about love. Our defense of the gospel should be grounded in a love for the lost, but too often our speech becomes prideful, quarrelsome, and unloving. Sean walks us through scripture on this subject, and we talk about the healthy skepticism we should all have of our own heart and motive.  This episode's "book you should read": https://www.amazon.com/How-Nations-Rage-Rethinking-Politics/dp/1400207649/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1536937538&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=how+the+nations+rage

In this episode, we talk about love. Our defense of the gospel should be grounded in a love for the lost, but too often our speech becomes prideful, quarrelsome, and unloving. Sean walks us through scripture on this subject, and we talk about the healthy skepticism we should all have of our own heart and motive.  This episode's "book you should read": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Nations-Rage-Rethinking-Politics/dp/1400207649/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1536937538&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=how+the+nations+rage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/How-Nations-Rage-Rethinking-Politics/dp/1400207649/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1536937538&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=how+the+nations+rage</a>

Episode 10: Check Your Heart

In this episode, we tackle an assortment of questions submitted by listeners: Did the Holy Spirit indwell faithful believers in the Old Testament, or is the indwelling Spirit unique to the new covenant? Can God create a stone so heavy he cannot lift it? If he can't, doesn't this mean God isn't really omnipotent?  Finally, should elders within a church be willing to step down from their positions for reasons other than moral failure? Or should we thinkg 'once an elder, always an elder?'   This episode's "books you should read": https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Christ-Antinomianism-Assurance_Why-Controversy/dp/1433548003/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537296661&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+whole+christ   God's Indwelling Presence, James Hamilton: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Indwelling-Presence-Testaments-Theology-ebook/dp/B00R3U22CE/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537297782&amp;sr=8-1-fkmr1&amp;keywords=jim+hamilton+indwelling

In this episode, we tackle an assortment of questions submitted by listeners: Did the Holy Spirit indwell faithful believers in the Old Testament, or is the indwelling Spirit unique to the new covenant? Can God create a stone so heavy he cannot lift it? If he can't, doesn't this mean God isn't really omnipotent?  Finally, should elders within a church be willing to step down from their positions for reasons other than moral failure? Or should we thinkg 'once an elder, always an elder?' This episode's "books you should read": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Christ-Antinomianism-Assurance_Why-Controversy/dp/1433548003/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537296661&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+whole+christ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Christ-Antinomianism-Assurance_Why-Controversy/dp/1433548003/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537296661&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+whole+christ</a> God's Indwelling Presence, James Hamilton: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Indwelling-Presence-Testaments-Theology-ebook/dp/B00R3U22CE/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537297782&amp;sr=8-1-fkmr1&amp;keywords=jim+hamilton+indwelling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Indwelling-Presence-Testaments-Theology-ebook/dp/B00R3U22CE/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537297782&amp;sr=8-1-fkmr1&amp;keywords=jim+hamilton+indwelling</a>

Episode 11: Listener Questions on Regeneration in the OT, God's Omnipotence, and Elders Stepping Down

In this episode, we revisit the question of how christians can know what we claim we know. We discuss the self-authenticating model of scripture, and interact with some of the competing ways christians and non-christians attempt to understand the authority of God's word. We also deal with common criticisms of our view.  This episode’s “books you should read” is actually a series of lectures you should listen to: https://subsplash.com/reformtheosem/s/xjduvb5

In this episode, we revisit the question of how christians can know what we claim we know. We discuss the self-authenticating model of scripture, and interact with some of the competing ways christians and non-christians attempt to understand the authority of God's word. We also deal with common criticisms of our view.  This episode’s “books you should read” is actually a series of lectures you should listen to: <a href="https://subsplash.com/reformtheosem/s/xjduvb5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://subsplash.com/reformtheosem/s/xjduvb5</a>

Episode 12: Is Christianity True?

Sean and Russell discuss Biblical theology, how it differs from systematic theology, and how having a good biblical theology lends ot the defense and confirmation of the gospel.  This episode's "books you should read":https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Theology-Life-Church-Ministry/dp/1433515083/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539280234&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Michael+Lawrence+biblical+theology

Sean and Russell discuss Biblical theology, how it differs from systematic theology, and how having a good biblical theology lends ot the defense and confirmation of the gospel.  This episode's "books you should read":<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Theology-Life-Church-Ministry/dp/1433515083/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539280234&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Michael+Lawrence+biblical+theology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Theology-Life-Church-Ministry/dp/1433515083/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539280234&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Michael+Lawrence+biblical+theology</a>

Episode 13: What is "Biblical Theology?"

In this episode, Russell is joined by 8-year-old guest co-host, Barrett. Russell addresses the problem of evangelical youth "leaving the faith." Is the problem a lack of apologetics training? Or is it a more fundamental problem in the evangelical church? We talk about the need for discipleship and evangelism of children, why you shouldn't assume your little ones are believers until they are old enough to make credible professions of faith, and give tips on how to better prepare your child to defend and confirm the gospel.  This episode's "books you should read": https://www.amazon.com/Ology-Ancient-Truths-Ever-New/dp/194257228X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539789156&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+ology https://www.amazon.com/Young-Baptists-Catechism-Beginners-Confession/dp/1556352611/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539789171&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+young+baptist+catechism https://www.amazon.com/Fallacy-Detective-Thirty-Eight-Recognize-Reasoning/dp/097453157X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539789190&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=fallacy+detective

In this episode, Russell is joined by 8-year-old guest co-host, Barrett. Russell addresses the problem of evangelical youth "leaving the faith." Is the problem a lack of apologetics training? Or is it a more fundamental problem in the evangelical church? We talk about the need for discipleship and evangelism of children, why you shouldn't assume your little ones are believers until they are old enough to make credible professions of faith, and give tips on how to better prepare your child to defend and confirm the gospel.  This episode's "books you should read": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ology-Ancient-Truths-Ever-New/dp/194257228X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539789156&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+ology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Ology-Ancient-Truths-Ever-New/dp/194257228X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539789156&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+ology</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Young-Baptists-Catechism-Beginners-Confession/dp/1556352611/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539789171&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+young+baptist+catechism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Young-Baptists-Catechism-Beginners-Confession/dp/1556352611/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539789171&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+young+baptist+catechism</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fallacy-Detective-Thirty-Eight-Recognize-Reasoning/dp/097453157X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539789190&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=fallacy+detective" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Fallacy-Detective-Thirty-Eight-Recognize-Reasoning/dp/097453157X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539789190&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=fallacy+detective</a>

Episode 14: Apologetics and Kids

"The bible can't be from God because it condones immorality!"  In this episode, Russell and Sean address this common criticism, and highlight the common errors in reasoning that lead to this conclusion. We cover the topics of slavery in ancient Israel, the "genocide" of Canaanites commanded by God, and the justice of laws regarding rape in the Mosaic covenant.  This episode's "book you should read": https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Doctrine-Holiness-Building-Churches/dp/1433535890/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1540320324&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=sound+doctrine+9+marks

"The bible can't be from God because it condones immorality!"  In this episode, Russell and Sean address this common criticism, and highlight the common errors in reasoning that lead to this conclusion. We cover the topics of slavery in ancient Israel, the "genocide" of Canaanites commanded by God, and the justice of laws regarding rape in the Mosaic covenant.  This episode's "book you should read": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Doctrine-Holiness-Building-Churches/dp/1433535890/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1540320324&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=sound+doctrine+9+marks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Doctrine-Holiness-Building-Churches/dp/1433535890/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1540320324&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=sound+doctrine+9+marks</a>

Episode 15: Slavery, Genocide, and Rape: Is the Bible Immoral?, Part 1

"The bible can't be from God because it condones immorality!"  In part 2 of this series, Russell and Sean show how the presuppositions behind this criticism actually undermine the critic's own argument. In order for the Bible to condone immorality, moral truth has to exist. We all know it does, but an atheistic view of reality can't account for moral truth. We show how the atheist's attempts to reconcile this contradiction lead to hypocrisy and absurdity. Ultimately, the critic complaining about the morality of God's word is borrowing capital from the christian's worldview in order to argue against it. He's also showing that what the Bible says about him is true: He already knows God exists.  This episode's "book you should read" is actually a movie you should watch: https://www.amazon.com/Collision-Christopher-Hitchens-Amazon-com-Exclusive/dp/B002Q8400K?keywords=collision+darren&amp;qid=1540663384&amp;sr=8-1-fkmrnull&amp;ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1

"The bible can't be from God because it condones immorality!"  In part 2 of this series, Russell and Sean show how the presuppositions behind this criticism actually undermine the critic's own argument. In order for the Bible to condone immorality, moral truth has to exist. We all know it does, but an atheistic view of reality can't account for moral truth. We show how the atheist's attempts to reconcile this contradiction lead to hypocrisy and absurdity. Ultimately, the critic complaining about the morality of God's word is borrowing capital from the christian's worldview in order to argue against it. He's also showing that what the Bible says about him is true: He already knows God exists.  This episode's "book you should read" is actually a movie you should watch: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Collision-Christopher-Hitchens-Amazon-com-Exclusive/dp/B002Q8400K?keywords=collision+darren&amp;qid=1540663384&amp;sr=8-1-fkmrnull&amp;ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Collision-Christopher-Hitchens-Amazon-com-Exclusive/dp/B002Q8400K?keywords=collision+darren&amp;qid=1540663384&amp;sr=8-1-fkmrnull&amp;ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1</a>

Episode 16: Slavery, Genocide, and Rape: Is the Bible Immoral?, Part 2

In this episode, we talk about abortion. Abortion is a horrendous evil, and yet the pro-abortion rhetoric is stronger than ever. Sean and Russell work through some of the most common arguments in favor of legal abortion, and show how they are all intellectually, morally, and scientifically bankrupt.  This episode's "books you should read": https://www.amazon.com/Case-Life-Equipping-Christians-Culture/dp/1433503204

In this episode, we talk about abortion. Abortion is a horrendous evil, and yet the pro-abortion rhetoric is stronger than ever. Sean and Russell work through some of the most common arguments in favor of legal abortion, and show how they are all intellectually, morally, and scientifically bankrupt.  This episode's "books you should read": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Case-Life-Equipping-Christians-Culture/dp/1433503204" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Case-Life-Equipping-Christians-Culture/dp/1433503204</a>

Episode 17: Every Pro-Abortion Argument Refuted, Part 1

Russell and Sean continue to take apart pro-abortion arguments, one at a time. We demonstrate how each of these arguments is intellectually, morally, and scientifically bankrupt, and give advice to christians on how to interact with pro-abortion rhetoric. If you missed part 1 of this discussion, check out episode 15!

Russell and Sean continue to take apart pro-abortion arguments, one at a time. We demonstrate how each of these arguments is intellectually, morally, and scientifically bankrupt, and give advice to christians on how to interact with pro-abortion rhetoric. If you missed part 1 of this discussion, check out episode 15!

Episode 18: Every Pro-Abortion Argument Refuted, Part 2

Abortion claims the lives of approximately 3000 babies each day. What can we do to fight against this atrocity? Can anti-abortion ministry become unhealthy? Sean and Russell discuss these questions and list some simple ways that any christian can contribute to this battle.

Abortion claims the lives of approximately 3000 babies each day. What can we do to fight against this atrocity? Can anti-abortion ministry become unhealthy? Sean and Russell discuss these questions and list some simple ways that any christian can contribute to this battle.

Episode 19: What Can Christians do to Fight Abortion?

In this episode, Sean and Russell discuss protesting outside of abortion clinics. Should christians do it? Are there right and wrong ways to approach this ministry?  This episode's "books you should read" is an article by Sean: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/does-carrying-signs-really-save-babies

In this episode, Sean and Russell discuss protesting outside of abortion clinics. Should christians do it? Are there right and wrong ways to approach this ministry?  This episode's "books you should read" is an article by Sean: <a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/does-carrying-signs-really-save-babies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/does-carrying-signs-really-save-babies</a>

Episode 20: Should We Protest Outside of Abortion Clinics?

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Grant Miller

What is the role of music in a church? Should music leaders and pastors focus primarily on entertainment and musical excellence, or on congregational singing? In this episode, Sean talks with Grant Miller about the way scripture changed his theology of worship, and ultimately the way he leads music on Sunday mornings.  This episode's "book you should read": Sing!: How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church

What is the role of music in a church? Should music leaders and pastors focus primarily on entertainment and musical excellence, or on congregational singing? In this episode, Sean talks with Grant Miller about the way scripture changed his theology of worship, and ultimately the way he leads music on Sunday mornings.  This episode's "book you should read": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sing-Worship-Transforms-Family-Church/dp/1462742661/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1548530529&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=sing+keith+and+kristyn+getty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sing!: How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church</a>

Episode 29: Developing a Theology of Worship

Following our analysis of the history and evolution of the term "social justice", Sean and Russell ask an important question: How should we use this term? We look at the three major conceptions of the term that are popular today, and make the argument that christians (and especially pastors) should consider avoiding it when possible. 

Following our analysis of the history and evolution of the term "social justice", Sean and Russell ask an important question: How should we use this term? We look at the three major conceptions of the term that are popular today, and make the argument that christians (and especially pastors) should consider avoiding it when possible.

Episode 28: Is “Social Justice” a Marxist Concept?, Part 2

In this episode, we discuss the way the Bible speaks of “justice.” We look at the two Hebrew words translated as “justice” in our English bibles, and use them to build a framework for understanding the use of the word in modern discussion about “social justice”.

In this episode, we discuss the way the Bible speaks of “justice.” We look at the two Hebrew words translated as “justice” in our English bibles, and use them to build a framework for understanding the use of the word in modern discussion about “social justice”.

Episode 26: Defining “Justice” Biblically

In this episode, we wade carefully into the waters of "social justice." We begin by outlining some of the difficulties that arise when talking about this issue, including the importance of defining our terms carefully. This episode's "books you should read": https://www.amazon.com/What-Mission-Church-Justice-Commission/dp/1433526905

In this episode, we wade carefully into the waters of "social justice." We begin by outlining some of the difficulties that arise when talking about this issue, including the importance of defining our terms carefully. This episode's "books you should read": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-Mission-Church-Justice-Commission/dp/1433526905" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/What-Mission-Church-Justice-Commission/dp/1433526905</a>

Episode 21: Talking About Social Justice

In this episode, we continue to build the foundation for discussing social justice. We talk about the way the English language changes over time, how people intuit the meanings of important terms like “justice", and discuss the importance of looking for the Aristotelian mean during these types of controversies. This episode's "books you should read": What Is the Mission of the Church?: Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission

In this episode, we continue to build the foundation for discussing social justice. We talk about the way the English language changes over time, how people intuit the meanings of important terms like “justice", and discuss the importance of looking for the Aristotelian mean during these types of controversies. This episode's "books you should read": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-Mission-Church-Justice-Commission/dp/1433526905" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Is the Mission of the Church?: Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission</a>

Episode 22: The Language of Social Justice

Much of the current buzz about social justice centers on what the church should be doing in the world. But what is the mission of the church? As we discuss in this episode, the mission of the church is far more specific than many evangelicals believe it to be. When we we add to that mission, even with good works, we risk drifting from what God has called the church to do. Even worse, we might eventually lose the gospel itself.  This episode's "books you should read": What Is the Mission of the Church?: Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission

Much of the current buzz about social justice centers on what the church should be doing in the world. But what is the mission of the church? As we discuss in this episode, the mission of the church is far more specific than many evangelicals believe it to be. When we we add to that mission, even with good works, we risk drifting from what God has called the church to do. Even worse, we might eventually lose the gospel itself.  This episode's "books you should read": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-Mission-Church-Justice-Commission/dp/1433526905" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Is the Mission of the Church?: Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission</a>

Episode 24: Good and Bad Ways to Think About the Mission of the Church

J.D. Greear

In this episode, we discuss recent tweets from the President of the Southern Baptist Convention, J.D. Greear. We believe these tweets are indicative of serious problems within evangelical culture, namely, a pragmatic view of worship that turns Sunday gatherings in to performances. Because Pastor Greear is both a highly influential leader and a brother in the faith, we felt compelled to address these problems directly.     This episodes "books you should read": Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart, by J.D. Greear

In this episode, we discuss recent tweets from the President of the Southern Baptist Convention, J.D. Greear. We believe these tweets are indicative of serious problems within evangelical culture, namely, a pragmatic view of worship that turns Sunday gatherings in to performances. Because Pastor Greear is both a highly influential leader and a brother in the faith, we felt compelled to address these problems directly.   This episodes "books you should read": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Asking-Jesus-Into-Heart/dp/1433679213/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1546450936&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=stop+asking+jesus+into+your+heart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart</a>, by J.D. Greear

Episode 25: Concerns About J.D. Greear's Pragmatism

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Roger Ailes started Fox News and is described by many as one of the main drivers of the polarisation of US politics. 
If you don't know about Ailie you should. A great place to start is the ShowTime miniseries "The Loudest Voice". 
This interview is with Joe Lindsley who worked directly for Ailes for 2 years. 
"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive.
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This interview corroborates much of the TV miniseries "The Loudest Voice".

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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sits down with Glenn Thrush in London to discuss the relationship between American and British politics, his close relationship with the Clintons, Brexit, and the danger of approaching politics with a closed-mind.

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