Listen in as Trent Hunter and Ardel Caneday join David Schrock to discuss his new book, "Dividing the Faithful: How a Little Book on Race Fractured a Movement Founded on Grace." Timestamps to Know Intro: 00:34 Dr. Caneday’s Interaction with Divided By Faith - 2:10 The Thesis of Dividing the Faithful - 10:31 David Schrock’s Interaction with Divided by Faith - 13:30 Problems with Divided by Faith - 18:40 What Does “Racialization” Mean? - 22:54 How Was Divided by Faith Promoted throughout the Years...
Jul 31, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Today's "social justice" masquerades as truth but is completely untethered from God and his self-revelation in Scripture. To rightly understand justice, we must ground our thinking firmly in the Word of God. Timestamps Introduction - 00:28 What’s the Big Picture that We Need on Justice? - 04:16 Justice Is a Moral and Essential Attribute of God - 06:44 Key Texts, Acts, & Events to Help Us Define God’s Justice - 14:37 The Different Types of Justice and the Law of God - 19:52 Distributive Justi...
Jul 24, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Today's "social justice" masquerades as truth but is completely untethered from God and his self-revelation in Scripture. To rightly understand justice, we must ground our thinking firmly in the Word of God. Resources to Click Thinking Biblically and Theologically About Justice by Stephen Wellum Books to Read Why Social Justice Is Not Biblical Justice: An Urgent Appeal to Fellow Christians in a Time of Social Crisis – Scott David Allen Reformed Dogmatics – Geerhardus Vos Systematic Theology – Lo...
Jul 17, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 32
While the Civil Rights Movement accomplished much good, it unwittingly hitched the Black community to destructive governmental institutions and policies. Just how did this happen? Listen in to Virgil Walker, Stephen Wellum, and David Schrock as they talk about these inter-related issues. Timestamps to Know Intro: 00:34 Virgil Walker’s Background - 04:07 Dr. Wellum’s Experience with Civil Rights - 09:10 How Scripture Has Shaped Virgil’s Thinking on Race Growing Up - 14:02 The Importance of Respon...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 31
While the Civil Rights Movement accomplished much good, it unwittingly hitched the Black community to destructive governmental institutions and policies. Just how did this happen?
Jul 03, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Machen knew that emptying Christianity of its historical claims would leave only a lifeless shell behind. True spiritual life is not opposed to history, but is produced by a God who acts in history. Listen in to this conversation on Dr. Michael Haykin's essay on the life of Machen. Timestamps to Know · Intro: 00:38 · Dr. Haykin’s Introduction to Machen - 02:52 · Dr. Wellum’s Introduction to Machen - 04:15 · How Does the Modernist/Fundamentalist Debate Fit into the History of the Church? - 05:59 ...
Jun 26, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Machen knew that emptying Christianity of its historical claims would leave only a lifeless shell behind. True spiritual life is not opposed to history, but is produced by a God who acts in history. Resources to Click Theology Simply Profound’s Audiobook of Machen’s Christianity & Liberalism History and Faith by J. Gresham Machen What is Faith? by J. Gresham Machen J. Gresham Machen’s Response to Modernism – John Piper Books to Read Christianity and Liberalism – J. Gresham Machen Dictionary ...
Jun 19, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Calling conservative voices "misinformation" or banning them outright has been happening for over 100 years. But as Machen's case shows, locking down debate means the decline of a seminary—and denomination. Timestamps to Know Intro: 00:32 Dr. Hart’s Background and Interest in Machen – 03:55 Influence of Machen on Dr. Green 07:55 What Were the Liberals Defending? - 11:00 Defining Protestant Liberalism - 13:57 Applying the History of Machen’s Time to Today - 19:03 Impact of Christianity & Libe...
Jun 12, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Calling conservative voices "misinformation" or banning them outright has been happening for over 100 years. But as Machen's case shows, locking down debate means the decline of a seminary—and denomination. Resources to Click Theology Simply Profound’s Audiobook of Machen’s Christianity & Liberalism Newspaper Coverage of J. Gresham Machen’s Ecclesiastical Trial in 1935 – James Daniel Barr The Presbyterian Conflict: Chapter 8 The Machen Trial - Edwin H. Rian Books to Read Christianity & L...
Jun 05, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Listen in as David Schrock, Stephen Wellum, Ardel Caneday, and Trent Hunter discuss the topic of baptism and how it relates to children. Timestamps to Know Intro: 00:42 How Does Baptism Function in Context to the Local Church? - 02:13 What Has Been Your Practice Historically When Baptizing Children? - 07:17 Ardel Caneday – 07:56 Stephen Wellum - 11:04 David Schrock - 17:47 Engaging Each Other On Baptism - 23:05 Circumcision and Baptism - 23:40 Preaching on Repentance and Conversion - 29:00 What ...
May 29, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Practically, How ought Baptists raise up and care for their unbelieving children? Timestamps to Know Intro: 00:43 Dr. Nettles’ Testimony of Baptist Life - 3:57 Dr. Wellum’s Thoughts on Why Baptists are Moving to a Paedo-Baptist Position - 8:33 David Schrock’s Testimony on Baptist Heritage - 10:42 Richard Furman’s Historical Context - 12:00 The Covenant Theology of Richard Furman - 17:50 Was Richard Foster Doing Something Unique with His Biblical Theology? - 24:38 Furman’s Idea of ‘Guardianship’ ...
May 22, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Practically, how ought Baptists raise up and care for their unbelieving children?
May 15, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 23
We were able to catch up with G. K. Beale to talk about his new book, Union with the Resurrected Christ: Eschatological New Creation and New Testament Biblical Theology . We talk deeply about the centrality of the resurrection for the new creation, with a special bonus portion at the very end on the millenium! Timestamps to Know · Intro: 00:38 · Dr. Beale’s Bio and Background: 03:38 · Ten Facets of Eschatology - 10:46 · Union With the Resurrected Christ - 18:11 · The Relationship Between Resurre...
May 11, 2023•52 min
How do Baptist beliefs inform our parenting? We neither treat our children as automatic members of the covenant, nor do we neglect our holy responsibility to instruct them in the Lord. Timestamps to Know Intro: 00:23 Defining Different Types of Baptism - 02:41 What is a Covenant? - 04:48 How Would Presbyterians Describe Baptism? - 08:33 How Would Baptists Describe Baptism? - 10:25 What is the ‘Newness’ of the New Covenant? - 11:54 What are the Dangers of Including Children in the Covenant? - 18:...
May 08, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 21
How do Baptist beliefs inform our parenting? We neither treat our children as automatic members of the covenant, nor do we neglect our holy responsibility to instruct them in the Lord.
May 01, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 20
The Christian hope of resurrection—long foretold by the prophets—was guaranteed when Jesus walked out of the grave, securing life for his people and bringing death to Death. Timestamps to Know Intro: 00:23 Why Is Important to Understand a Biblical Theology of the Resurrection? - 03:13 How Does the Resurrection Help Us to Know Who Jesus Is? - 04:40 Jesus is a Better Priest - 7:20 What is the Expectation of the Resurrection for Old Testament Saints, as Seen in John 11? – 08:11 How Do We Understand...
Apr 24, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 19
The Christian hope of resurrection—long foretold by the prophets—was guaranteed when Jesus walked out of the grave, securing life for his people and bringing death to Death.
Apr 17, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Listen in as Mike Law Jr. and David Schrock discuss the state of female pastors in the SBC. Timestamps to Know Intro - 00:44 Mike Law - 2:02 What Led to the SBC Amendment Proposal? – 4:00 Concern For Local Churches in the SBC - 06:33 From Anaheim to Nashville – 11:53 Responses to Mike Law’s Research – 15:20 Why Does the Issue of Who Can Preach Matter? - 17:20 Why Should We Be Unified on This Matter? – 19:55 Tearing the Fabric of Our Cooperation - 22:04 What Should Pastors Know Going into the SBC...
Apr 12, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 17
If Jesus died to pay for our sins, does the resurrection even matter? It certainly does! When Jesus walked out of the grave, he authoritatively declared that sin's penalty had been paid in full so that we might say with confidence, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Timestamps to Know Intro: 00:44 Lee Tankersley – 03:06 Why Pursue a PhD? - 04:12 What Trends are Being Seen with the Academy and the Local Church? - 07:33 How has the Gospel been Truncated by ...
Apr 10, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 16
If Jesus died to pay for our sins, does the resurrection even matter? It certainly does! When Jesus walked out of the grave, he authoritatively declared that sin's penalty had been paid in full so that we might say with confidence, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Apr 03, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Does Scripture permit a woman to teach a Sunday School class? What about lead a small group? While Scripture clearly teaches complementary roles for men and women, applying this teaching to various ministry settings requires careful thought. So, what does a faithful and wise complementarianism look like in practice? Timestamps to Know Intro: 00:37 How Conversations on Complementarianism Have Shifted - 02:33 Complementarianism Through the Decades - 05:11 The Gift of Authority Preserves Goodness &...
Mar 27, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Does Scripture permit a woman to teach a Sunday School class? What about lead a small group? While Scripture clearly teaches complementary roles for men and women, applying this teaching to various ministry settings requires careful thought. So, what does a faithful and wise complementarianism look like in practice?
Mar 22, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 13
God's word and God's world both testify to complementarity between men and women. So, what exactly is complementarity and why does it promote flourishing for everyone? Timestamps to Know · Intro: 00:31 · William Manchester’s Observations – 02:18 · The Functional and Ontological Change of Roles in the Church – 04:45 · What is the Importance of Addressing Men and Women’s Roles? - 09:32 · Making Clear Our Motivations for Defending Complementarianism - 11:40 · What Does Scripture Say About the Compl...
Mar 13, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 12
God's word and God's world both testify to complementarity between men and women. So, what exactly is complementarity and why does it promote flourishing for everyone?
Mar 08, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 11
What looks colorful and playful . . . until it smashes into the household of God? It's a wrecking ball disguised as the Egalitarian Beachball, and its coming for the Southern Baptist Convention.
Mar 06, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The world's meager idea of love as mutual affirmation pales in comparison to the robust view of love presented in Scripture. True love of neighbor refuses to uphold tacit lies, but instead seeks human flourishing lived out in God's ordered reality. Timestamps to Know · Intro: 00:33 · Where do We Miss the Idea of ‘Loving One’s Neighbor’ Today? - 2:51 · The Logic of Loving One’s Neighbor & The Idea of Reciprocity – 5:56 · Working Out Moral Norms in a Society Against Christianity – 10:30 · How ...
Feb 27, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 9
The world's meager idea of love as mutual affirmation pales in comparison to the robust view of love presented in Scripture. True love of neighbor refuses to uphold tacit lies, but instead seeks human flourishing lived out in God's ordered reality.
Feb 20, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 8
As we reject God and slouch towards Gomorrah, we find that the erotic "free love" that promised so much ultimately fails to deliver true love of neighbor. We also find that God does not love everyone in the same way. Listen to Ardel Caneday, David Schrock, and Stephen Wellum discuss Dr. Caneday's longform essay, "The True Nature of Love, God's and Ours." Timestamps to Know · Intro: 00:33 · The Idea of ‘Free Love’ - 2:12 · The Impact of ‘Free Love’ on the Church - 4:55 · Government Sponsored Erot...
Feb 13, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Does God love everything in the same way? The answer is a five-fold "no."
Feb 06, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In order to end abortion, we need to consider what Scripture tells us about the blessedness of children and why we must protect the unborn and offer a new set of images, stories, and celebrations that reform our social imaginaries. Listen to David Schrock, Trent Hunter, and Stephen Wellum discuss four truths that move us in that direction. Timestamps to Know · Intro: 00:25 · Influences for Having a Home Full of Children – 2:38 · Discussing Philip K. Dick’s Opening Scene – 6:43 · Francis Schaeffe...
Jan 30, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 5
