Episode 443: Abigail Shrier wrote the book Irreversible Damage in 2020. In it she documents her research into the transgender/gender dysphoria phenomenon. In this episode of the podcast, I explore aspects of Shrier’s book as it pertains the present cultural moment, including perhaps the most disturbing point in the book tucked away in footnotes (p.246): the correlation between gender dysphoria and autism. Plus, a quick connection to Romans 1.24, 26, 28.
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It’s Aliens, Man! (part 2)
Episode 442: I conclude my excursion into the weird by demonstrating the error of those who appeal to the book of Ezekiel for proof from Scripture for aliens, then tackle the C. S. Lewis article I mentioned in the previous episode, and ended with a run through of the various similarities between the accounts of alien abductions and ritual abuse survivors. If there isn’t a connection it is a tremendous coincidence.
It’s Aliens, Man! (part 1)
Episode 441: Recently there has been an avalanche of information related to extraterrestrials and UAP (unidentified aerial phenomena) both in the news and on popular television shows. Why the inundation with information about alien tech and sightings of otherworldly craft? Tune in as I work through what is going on & how to think about it from a Christian perspective.
The Time I Got Written Up by a Brotherhood Publication
Episode 440: It has been nearly a decade since it happened, but I was written up by a divisive preacher in a church of Christ publication. I’ve never talked about it…until now. The controversy centered on an illustration I used to illustrate a sub-point of a major point toward the end of the last of three sermons I preached in October 2013. Tune in as I address the circumstances leading up to the publication of the article as well as the content of the article.
The Death of Tim Keller
Episode 439: Tim Keller, famed pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church and best-selling author, died today at the age of 72. In this episode I remember him by exploring the books he wrote that I read, my favorite sermon from Keller, and my differences with him, or things I disagreed with him on. Leave a comment about what you remember about him.
Wayne Jackson, John Calvin, & God’s Grace, part 2
Episode 438: Two-for-Tuesday! I once again take up brother Wayne Jackson’s article “John Calvin and Grace” from his publication Christian Courier and read what Calvin on each verse Jackson cites in a single paragraph – John 3.16, 1 Timothy 2.4, 2 Peter 3.9, 1 John 2.2. Since Calvin was mentioned but none of his work quoted or dealt with, I thought it fair if Calvin got a fair hearing. We have got to do better with our scholastic endeavors!
Wayne Jackson’s article: https://christiancourier.com/articles/john-calvin-and-grace
Wayne Jackson, John Calvin, & God’s Grace
Episode 437: The late brother Wayne Jackson was a prolific writer, both of books and for his publication Christian Courier. One of his articles, “John Calvin and Grace,” came across my radar providentially in recent days. However, I was disappointed with the level of engagement with Calvin’s actual writings and arguments. In this episode, I explore the sections in Calvin’s writings which should have been addressed, including from Calvin’s Institutes, his commentary on Titus 2.11, and identifying the distinctions Calvin made concerning God’s grace.
Brother Jackson’s article: https://christiancourier.com/articles/john-calvin-and-grace
Total Depravity Debate Review
Episode 436: I have been waiting for a church of Christ representative to take up the challenge of responding to a Reformed representative on the doctrines of grace. So I was excited when I saw that Aaron Gallagher from the Gospel Broadcasting Network and Trey Fisher from the Parish Reformed were having public discussions/debates first on baptism (4 discussions/debates) and now on Total Depravity. Unfortunately, for Fisher, Gallaher rag-dolled him for reasons I explain in the lead-up of today’s program. But then I put myself in Fisher’s shoes and offer my own opening statement followed by a couple of answers to a couple questions Gallaher posed to Fisher. Why is it that the church of Christ preacher, yours truly, is able to offer a better opening statement & more cogent answers to the questions posed than the Reformed guy? Tune in as I offer my review of the debate.
Total Depravity/Are babies born innocent? Public Discussion/Debate with Trey Fisher & Aaron Gallagher
Preacher’s Wife REACTS to SFGMC Song
Episode 435: Mrs. Perez stops by the LFTP studio to listen and react to the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus song “A Message from the Gay Community.” Her reaction is not what you expect. Together we discuss the unmasking of the gay (& transgender) agenda as a religious cult bent on, in their own words, “converting” the children. [Disclaimer: Use of the SFGMC song “A Message from the Gay Community” is fair use for critique & instructional purposes]
Progressive Christianity and Repentance
Episode 434: Gay theologian, progressive Christian, & heretic Brandan Robertson has once more provided us with a shockingly bad example of exegesis. His latest example is to say that the Greek word for “repent” in the New Testament is actually a compound word meaning “expand your mind.” I breakdown the several and various ways that Robertson’s argument fails linguistically, exegetically, and biblically.
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