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Acceptable Words

W. Logan Dixonlogandixon.substack.com
My name is Wendell Logan Dixon, and I am a Christian, a husband, a pastor, and now an aspiring podcaster. Everyone else has a voice in the wilderness, so why not add mine to the rest of the cacophony? In this show, I hope to provide talks and interviews about faith, life, and a little bit of everything in between. Join me as I interview guests, share articles, and speak words that I hope are, at the very least, acceptable. Support this podcast by following me on my socials and buying my books and merch here at this link: https://linktr.ee/wlogandixon
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Episodes

#46 - Strongs G766

Chance and I break out our Bibles and our Strongs Concordance to go down this train of sensuality in Scripture and how to define it. The intro song is a cover of Two Coats by The Abbot Family. You can listen to the full song at this link over at Toneway.com. If you like what you hear, please support us by recommending the podcast and sharing it on all of your social media platforms. For more information, follow the linktree at the bottom of this description. https://linktr.ee/wlogandixon...

Aug 29, 20241 hr

#45 - Dealing with Sensuality in Worship with Chance Snyder

I sit down with my long-time friend and consistent guest of the show (maybe part-time co-host?), Chance Snyder, to discuss the problem of sensuality within the context of worship. Our society is chasing after feelings - good feelings, bad feelings, feelings of validation, any feelings at all, and they're eschewing logic and rationality. How do we deal with it? How do we navigate in a world where self is valued over the worship of God? If you like what you hear, please support us by recommending ...

Aug 01, 20241 hr 7 min

#44 - Denominational Mumbo Jumbo

In this episode of Acceptable Words, I review and comment on a fine article written by Mark Tooley on the Juicy Ecumenism blog. In it, he discusses why this General Conference will be the last one of any significance for the United Methodist Church. I also talk about why I believe the Cumberland Presbyterian Church trails about 5-10 years behind the United Methodist Church in terms of following social and cultural trends. Key Takeaways: Why it's important to understand the beliefs and practices ...

Apr 27, 202457 min

On Being Conservative in a Liberal Denomination

This is probably one of the most important episodes of Acceptable Words I’ve ever done. Rev. Rian Lewis and talk about what it means to hold to the authority of Scripture while serving in denominations that seem to be rejecting Scripture on key issues like human sexuality and even the divinity and exclusivity of Jesus Christ. How does one navigate such treacherous waters? Listen and join us on this journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

Dec 05, 202257 min

Logan on LEAF Radio - 1st Appearance

Craig Beck invited me to come on the LEAF Radio broadcast back in July. For more information on LEAF Radio please visit https://www.leafministries.org/ . --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com...

Nov 21, 202232 min

Altar Calls & Regulative Principle vs Normative Principle w/ Matthew Kelly

A while back, The Caffeinated Evagelist himself, Matthew Kelly, did a live video with me on Facebook and we chatted for almost an hour about altar calls. Follow Logan Dixon on TikTok Follow Matthew Kelly on TikTok --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com...

Nov 14, 202254 min

Why Mark 16:9-20 is Authentic w/ Robert Willis

In this episode, Robert Willis and I discuss the longer ending of Mark and whether or not it is authentic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

Nov 07, 202244 min

SERIES FINALE - Halloween Special 2022 w/ DA WIFE

This is the last episode of The Monday Morning Megaphone, and we will be defending the practice of Christians celebrating Halloween. We also break out the Pod Decks, and answer a few questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com...

Nov 02, 20221 hr 14 min

S3E15 - Pronouns, Pal! A Response and Encouragement to Alex Daily

I respond to Alex Daily about a TikTok video that he made about how he used people's "preferred pronouns" and why he no longer does so. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com...

Apr 11, 202216 min

S3E14 - Paper or Plastic: A Response to a ChurchLeaders.com Article

I take the time to respond to an article published by ChurchLeaders.com that brought to light a comment made by Rev. Dr. Harry Reeder III during his talk at a recent Ligonier conference. In this short episode, I rant and rave about why we should just leave some things along. (Yes, I realize my own hypocrisy. Lol.) Resources: Is a Paper Bible Better Than a Bible App? Pastor’s Comment Provokes Discussion --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If yo...

Apr 04, 202221 min

S3E13 - What's My Deal with the Baptists?

This was a livestream where I just kind of went off about why I'm always "picking on" the Baptists. Honestly, it's mostly because they have the largest voice in evangelical culture, and that voice is not infallible and sometimes needs to be corrected. I also talk about how conservative evangelical churches in Pope County, Arkansas have irresponsibly handled the issue of whether or not our county will have casino. I'm not pro-casino or anti-casino, but I am pro-Gospel, and salvation is not by fai...

Mar 14, 202232 min

S3E12 - Ash Wednesday for Monday Morning 2022

This sermon was preached from the pulpit of Mars Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church for our annual Ash Wednesday service that marks the beginning of the Lenten Season. The title of the sermon is "Reconciliation That Runs Wild" and the text is 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2. Thanks for listening and may you have a blessed Lent. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

Mar 07, 202215 min

S3E11 - Old Man Yells at Aquinas, John MacArthur Accused of Plagiarism

In this episode, I will talk about current controversy surrounding Pastor Jeffrey Johnson's book, The Failure of Natural Theology. I will cover the various responses to the book from Reformed Baptist pastor Josh Sommer and Catholic Thomist scholar Edward Feser. I will also cover accusations made against John MacArthur from Dennis Swanson that MacArthur plagiarises his material. Resources: Edward Feser Addresses Jeff Johnson's 'The Failure of Natural Theology' - Josh Sommer Doubting Thomas - Edwa...

Feb 21, 202240 min

S3E10 - Brian Suave, Twitter Theology, and Bible Translations

In this episode, I'll be covering the recent tweet from Brian Suave as well as the response from Beth Moore. Be prepared to get offended regardless of which side of that debate you're on. My take on it may not be what you think. I'll also be talking about Bible Gateway's decision to drop The Passion Translation. I'll close out the show talking about the potential dangers of the Legacy Standard Bible. Resources: Bible Gateway Removes The Passion Translation - Christianity Today, Kate Shellnut Som...

Feb 14, 202246 min

S3E9 - Fundries with Brittany Dixon

My wife joins me on the podcast and we discuss all sorts of fun stuff. I talk about why I don't like Logos or Harry Potter. We also discuss our favorite dead people, what songs we would want played at our funeral, and much, much more. We also ask some probing "Would You Rather" questions. Join us for this rather light-hearted episode of the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

Feb 07, 20221 hr 5 min

S3E8 - Southern Accents, Why it's Trendy to Take Shots at Russell Moore, and More

The NAMB of the SBC are encouraging southern pastors to lose their southern accents so that they can be all things to all men, but is this really neccesary? Why is it still cool to take shots at Russell Moore? Also, if Baptist churches and pastors aren't happy with the SBC, why won't they just leave? After all, they're all autonomous. Finally, I discuss how churches in SBC are essentially only connected to the convention through a tenuous string of money that goes into the Cooperative Program. R...

Jan 31, 202229 min

S3E7 - Divine Simplicity and Classical Theism with Josh Sommer

In this episode, I sat down with Josh Sommer, pastor of Victory Baptist Church and host of the The Baptist Broadcast, to talk about Divine Simplicity, Natural Theology, and more. We spoke about Josh's pastoral ministry in Kansas City, Missouri as well as the book review that started getting his blog a lot of attention. We soon began talking about divine simplicity, classical theism, and why it matters for the local church. Resources: The Baptist Broadcast website God in Himself: Scripture, Metap...

Jan 03, 202236 min

S3E6 - Why Calvinism is Not Fatalism

On this episode, I take to task those who propose that Calvinism is simply fatalism. I will presenting arguments from David Bentley Hart's 'The Doors of the Sea,' a response from Douglas Wilson, and I will also be sharing an article from James N. Anderson that originally appeared in the April 2020 edition of Tabletalk Magazine that defends the doctrine of God's sovereignty against the accusation of fatalism. The Doors of the Sea - David Bentley Hart A Review of The Doors of the Sea - Douglas Wil...

Dec 27, 202148 min

S3E5 - 2022 John Newton Pastors Conference with Clayton Homewood

I sat down with Clayton Homewood and we talked about his call into ministry, why he started having pastor conferences every years, and what to expect at the 2022 John Newton Pastors Conference. The conference will be held at Grace Baptist Church in West Memphis, Arkansas. We also talked about the speakers that will be there, the freebies that will be available, and why the conference will always be free. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If ...

Dec 20, 202148 min

S3E4 - Response to Dr. James R. White on Josh Sommer, Aquinas, Trinitarian Theology, Etc. w/ Cory Allen Byrum

I'll be talking with Cory Allen Byrum about the debate concerning the doctrine and nature of God. We'll be talking about situation surrounding James White, Josh Sommer , GBTS, Jeff Johnson, Owen Strachan, and all of those other fun figures. Resources: Natural Theology - David Haines Without Excuse - David Haines The Decline of Nicene Orthodoxy - Craig A. Carter White Privilege (No, Not That Kind) - W. Logan Dixon The Failure of The Failure of Natural Theology - Josh Sommer --- Support this podca...

Dec 13, 202143 min

S3E3 - Sermon: Our Mandate for Ministry

On our last episode of The Monday Morning Megaphone, my wife brought up the sermon that I preached at the 2019 Spring Meeting of the Arkansas Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. I thought I would take this opportunity to share that sermon with you. I was very honored to have been pastor of a church that was willing to host the presbytery meeting at this time, and I was even more honored to have been asked to preach at this meeting. This was a timely message that the Lord gave me, a...

Nov 08, 202127 min

S3E2 - Halloween Special 2021 with Brittany Dixon

I sit down with my wife, Brittany, and we talk about why Halloween is so special to us personally. We also share what costumes we wore the last time we went trick or treating, and talk about why "the young people just love pepperoni pizza." Join us for our yearly Halloween special. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com...

Oct 30, 202141 min

S2E12 - Charles Stanley IS NOT Selling CBD Oil, SBC Disintegration with Nate Willcutt

Nate Willcutt joins me in my office to talk about a recent article where Christianity Today actually had to clarify that Dr. Charles Stanley of InTouch Ministries IS NOT selling his own brand of CBD oil and gummies. We discussed the benefits and drawbacks of marijuana, CBD oil, gummies, and the like. Then, we somehow got off Albert Mohler and his need to talk about the beef between Burger King and Chick-Fil-A while overlooking the fact that the SBC is completely disintegrating from the inside ou...

Jun 14, 202157 min

S2E11 - Principles of Authentic Revival with Rev. Robert Willis & Chance Snyder

What happens when a Cumberland Presbyterian, a Pentecostal, and a Methodist all get together in the same room to talk about authentic revival, signs, wonders, and gifts of the Spirit? Well, listen to this episode and you'll find out. In this episode, Chance Snyder comes on to the podcast not as a guest, but a co-host and together we interview my longtime friend, Robert Willis to talk about Dr. Carolyn Tennent's 10 Principles of Genuine Revival. Intro Music: "Lady Liberty" by Cletus Got Shot --- ...

Jun 07, 20212 hr 1 min

S2E10 - The Long Road to Ministry with David Russell

In this episode, I got to hang out with David Russell, the minister at River Park Church of Christ in Russellville, Arkansas. We spent the better part of the show talking about how his road to ministry from growing up in the churches of Christ, attending OCU, spending 20 years in the Navy, and coming to land where he's serving now in Russellville. We close out the show with some questions from Pod Decks! You don't want to miss this show. It's out longest one yet, but don't let that stop you! Joi...

May 17, 20212 hr 8 min

S2E9 - Greek Words, Marking Out, and Testifying to God's Faithfulness with Drew Brent

Brittany and I stopped in at Drew Brent's office at Alethes Realty and we chatted about his career in media, his love for professional wrestling, and how good God has been to him and wife through their recent trials. Drew speaks about God healing his wife and we talk about our opinions on how the Church should interact with the political climate in our day. We close out the show asking some random questions pulled straight from the PodDecks. Intro Music: "Lady Liberty" by Cletus Got Shot --- Sup...

Apr 05, 202152 min

S2E8 - Q&A, G.K. Chesterton, and The End of All Things with Chance Snyder

On this episode, Chance Snyder joins me for a LONG discussion that begins with some Q&A courtesy of PodDecks and we move into how G.K. Chesterton has a lot to offer the Church today. We close the show by talking about Chesterton's eschatological vision and how that sharing in that vision can give us hope for the future in a world gone mad. Highlights: - Plugs for Cult-y Crimes & Criminal Minds and next week’s episode - Unofficial plug for PodDecks - What will people who look back on us 5...

Mar 29, 20211 hr 56 min

S2E7 - Logan's "What's Wrong With You People?" Speech with Brittany Dixon

I didn't really have anything planned for this week so I just had my wife come into the office with me and let me rant about how SJWism is creeping into the church and how it's affecting everything we do and even how we look at Scripture. I literally spent 47 and a half minutes ranting about this stuff. Do I provide any practical solutions? Yeah, read the Bible, preach the Bible and don't hold back. Not practical enough for you? Too bad. I don't have anything for you. --- This episode is sponsor...

Mar 22, 202148 min

S2E6 - Go Out From Your Land with Micah T. Williams

I sat down with Micah T. Williams, the minister at the Dover Church of Christ in Dover, Arkansas. We talked about his testimony, his call to ministry, and his upcoming transition to the 7th and Mueller Church of Christ in Paragould, Arkansas. Have you ever wondered what it's like for a pastor to leave his hometown and go out to a new city and a new church? Listen and you'll find out. Highlights: - Micah shares his upbringing and his testimony. - We talk about how pastors need other pastors. - We...

Mar 15, 202150 min

S2E5 - The Episode Where We Lose Our Reformed Followers with Nate Willcutt

Nate Willcutt dropped into my office for a visit and we talked about his work and ministry a First Freewill Baptist Church of Paris. We spoke about our support for women in ministry and talked about what we've been preaching in our churches as well as our preaching plans for the future. Join us as we lose all of our Reformed followers with this episode! Highlights: - Plug for our new podcast, Cult-y Crimes and Criminal Minds - Nate talks about the women's conference at his church and letting a w...

Mar 01, 202141 min
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