Duck Dynasty

Episode 218: Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame on A&E made some controversial remarks which have since gotten him suspended indefinitely from his own show. Tune in as I breakdown (satirically) a news article which carried the story and my diagnosis of the present situation in America.

Duck Dynasty Article

Question of the Day: Was Jesus born on December 25th  – Christmas Day?

Beatitudes #6 – Blessed are the Blameless

Episode 208: “No-man can exhaust this verse.” So said D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones about Matthew 5.8 – Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Tune in as I do my best to explain the meaning and significance of this short verse for Christians.

Question of the Day: Did Jesus ever sin?

Are You Smarter than an Atheist?

Episode 178: I revisit an article released last month to develop some thoughts a bit further about the roots of atheism and whether atheism is the best option on the table.

Atheists Smarter than Religious People

Question of the Day: Why Should I Listen to the Bible?

Gay Couple Suing Church

Episode 162: It was only a matter of time. Though the court case is over in merry old England, it is only a matter of time before this stuff hits our shores. I offer some practical steps concerning how Christians should respond to the homosexual agenda.

Gay Couple to Sue Church Over Same-Sex Opt-Out

Christian Chronicle: Homosexuality and the Church

Question of the Day: When a child is born, did the father and mother create a new soul, or did God create the soul?

Daniel 5

Daniel 5

Episode 147: Daniel 5 presents some historical knots which need to be unraveled. King Belshazzar? What about Nabonidus who was king historically speaking in 539BC? And what’s all this talk about “third ruler in the kingdom”? Tune in as we untie this knot and unpack this text.

Question of the Day: See above.

SCOTUS & Homosexual Marriage

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SCOTUS & Homsexual Marriage

Episode 141: The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued rulings yesterday which could have implications upon homosexual marriage. Believe it or not, their (non-)rulings go against established precedent from previous cases which SCOTUS has ruled on. Tune in as I point a few cases where traditional, Biblical marriage was championed by the Supreme Court.

Dave Miller’s Marriage Defined Article

Question of the Day: Is being gay a choice or could they be born that way?

Abortion

Episode 138: Every day, 3,000 babies are murdered in this country. That’s a September 11, 2011 everyday! No wonder the word “holocaust” has been used to describe the abortion pandemic in America. Tune in as I provide Biblical and logical reasons why abortion is morally wrong.

Question of the Day: Do animals have souls?

Enemies of the Cross of Christ

Episode 137: “Many…walk as [the] enemies of the cross of Christ.” (Philippians 3.18). What did Paul mean when he wrote this? And what does it mean for us today? We’ve probably got some idea of what we think it means, but are we willing to confront the brutal truth contained in this passage? Tune in as I dive into this text.

Question of the Day: Was Peter the first Pope?

Unity, pt. 1

Episode 135: Anti- Church. Non-institutional. Institutional. It is interesting the way we in the churches of Christ talk about one another. The root of these monikers is…division. The very thing Jesus prayed against (John 17) is the very thing we cling to with our pet doctrines and institutional affiliations. Tune in as I talk about the need for unity.

Question of the Day: Is the Devil real?

10 Political Things You Can’t Do While Following Jesus

Episode 134: Once again, Mark Sandlin is at it again with a recently published article about political things Christians cannot do if they claim to follow Jesus. In my humble opinion, you can’t claim to follow Jesus and support this liberal progressive agenda, but I try to find what few redeeming qualities I can. Tune in and see what you think concerning Mr. Sandlin’s assessment.

Political Article

Question of the Day: Do you need to be baptized to be saved? What about the thief on the cross?