This week pastor Wilson talks about the impeachment madness and a few things the Democrats might consider, unpacks the greek work apopsucho, and highlights Thomas Sowell's "Civil Rights: Rhetoric or Reality." Happy Plodding! Pre-order Brave Ollie Possum here: https://canonpress.com/products/ollie
Oct 16, 2019
This week pastor Douglas Wilson chats election polls, unpacks the greek work apastrepho, and recommends Sinclair Fergusson's "The Whole Christ."
Oct 09, 2019
This week on the Plodcast pastor Douglas Wilson talks Beto's promise to confiscate semi-automatic weapons, unpacks the greek work apostomatidzo, and reviews Copy Fights. Don't forget that next week (Oct 7th-11th) is Canon Press's annual fall sale! Almost everything in the store is 30% off!
Oct 02, 2019
This week Pastor Wilson discusses the dangers of prosecutive corruption, unpacks the greek word apostereo, and reviews C.S. Lewis's " An Experiment in Criticism ." Don't forget to get your copy of Doug's newest book for kids, Andrew and the Firedrake !...
Sep 25, 2019
This week Pastor Wilson discusses the implications of a hard brexit for Britain and the rest of the EU, unpacks the greek work apastasia, and commends Michael Bull's book: Fed by Ravens. For more from Doug, visit https://canonpress.com
Sep 18, 2019
This week Pastor Wilson chats Tom Ascol and the Founders Trailer, unpacks apoplanao, and reviews "The Loveliness of Christ." For more from Doug, please visit us at https://canonpress.com
Sep 11, 2019
This week Pastor Wilson talks the collective hysteria over transgender issues, unpacks apistos, and reviews Michael Ward's "Planet Narnia." For more from Doug, please visit us at https://canonpress.com
Sep 04, 2019
This week Pastor Wilson chats the tragic apostasy of Josh Harris, unpacks apistia, and reviews "Against Intellectual Monopoly."
Aug 28, 2019
This week Pastor Wilson chats the gun control debate, unpacks apisteo, and reviews Ed Gogek's "Marijuana Debunked." For more from Doug, please visit us at https://canonpress.com
Aug 21, 2019
This week pastor Wilson chats Bernies' campaign wages, unpacks Apelei, and reviews "Pink and Brown People and other Controversial Essays" by Thomas Sowell.
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Jul 03, 2019
This week Pastor Wilson address how conservatives and progressives think about equality. He also talks about J.C. Ryle’s wonderful book, “Holiness”, and Pastor Wilson finishes things off with a look at the word apalgeo . Happy plodding! Show Notes: Equality of Outcome: We all think that equality is a good thing, but we need to look at the context of the equality Conservatives want equality of opportunity, while Progressive’s want equality of outcome Conservatives want equality in the rules, whil...
Jun 12, 2019
This week Pastor Wilson talks about how we should think about tariffs. He also talks about Peter Leithart’s wonderful book, “From Silence to Song”, calling this small book a “treasure trove”. Pastor Wilson finishes things off with a look at the word apaideutos . Happy plodding! Show Notes: So What Do We Think About Tariffs: President Trump thinks tariffs are great and something we should be doing more of Trump is not levying tariffs, he is threatening to levy tariffs in order to get concessions ...
Jun 05, 2019
This week Pastor Wilson talks about the problem with deepfake videos, especially in politics and criminal trials. He also talks about Corrie Ten Boom’s book, “The Hiding Place”, and his Mother’s friendship with Corrie Ten Boom herself. Pastor Wilson finishes things off with a look at the word anopheles . Happy plodding! Show Notes: Deepfake Videos and the Law: Deepfake videos are now coming into serious possibility, especially in politics and criminal trials Wilson believes that we ought not acc...
May 29, 2019
This week Pastor Wilson talks about the glory of privilege, and how Christians should view our culture’s shaming of white privilege. He also talks about Laura Hillenbrand’s book, “Unbroken”, and his Father’s friendship with Louis Zamperini. Pastor Wilson finishes things off with a look at the word anupotaktos . Happy plodding! Show Notes: The Glory of Privilege: In this uneven world some people are born ahead and others behind In a secular framework this unevenness causes a problem God showers H...
May 22, 2019
This week Pastor Wilson talks about what he thinks is the Biblical response to the immigration and refugee problem in America. He also talks about Theodore Dalrymple’s book, “Romancing Opiates”, and the greek word antichristos . Happy plodding! Show Notes: Immigration and Refugees: What is a biblical response to the problem of refugees? Americans have fallen under the assumption that the state cannot run out of resources We are assuming that the state is God People who want to accept every singl...
May 14, 2019
This week Pastor Wilson talks about Mayor Pete Buttigieg saying “Your quarrel is with my creator” to Vice President Mike Pence. He also talks about Sal Paolantonio’s book, “How Football Explains Amercia”, and the greek word antilogia . Happy plodding! Show Notes: “Your Quarrel is with My Creator”: Mayor Pete Buttigieg recently made headlines attacking Mike Pence He said “Your quarrel is with my creator”, and he was appealing to natural law God is not only our creator but also our lawgiver Buttig...
May 08, 2019
This week Pastor Wilson talks about lesser magistrates, C.S. Lewis’ book, “The Weight of Glory”, and the greek word antiloidoreo . Thanks for tuning in! Show Notes: Lesser Magistrates: The doctrine of the lesser magistrate is a doctrine that is very relevant in our day For example marijuana is allowed by the lesser magistrates and not the federal magistrates Conservative states that do not conform to the federal standard of abortion is another example Our reasons for asking the lesser magistrate...
May 01, 2019
This week Pastor Wilson talks about his recent encounter with campus intoleristas and how Christians ought to view them. Then he plods on to review Toby Sumpter’s book, “Blood Bought World”. Then Pastor Wilson wraps things up by taking a look at the Greek word Antithesis . Happy Plodding! Show Notes: Campus Intoleristas: The other night Wilson took part in an event on campus that was full of young intoleristas Too often conservative Christians look at campus radicals and see the justice warrior ...
Apr 24, 2019
This week Pastor Wilson talks about woke evangelicalism. Then he plods on to review Andrew Potter and Joseph Heath’s book, “Nation of Rebels”. Then Pastor Wilson wraps things up by taking a look at the Greek word Antidiatithemai . Happy Plods! Show Notes: Woke Evangelicalism: By abandoning discussion of Christ and His cross we are abandoning any hope for a reconciliation A reparation movement is going to make race relations far worse Wilson is not opposed to the universal harmony that the woke a...
Apr 17, 2019
This week Pastor Wilson talks about jury nullification and gives us his personal account of being jury duty himself. Then he plods on to review Justin Dyer and Micah Watson’s book, “C.S. Lewis On Politics and Natural Law”. Then Pastor Wilson wraps things up by taking a look at the Greek word anosios . Happy Plods! Show Notes: Jury Nullification: Juries have authority over the law and not just over the person accused Pastor Wilson was selected to be the foreman of a jury If you have the opportuni...
Apr 10, 2019
This week Douglas Wilson talks about Congress’ assigned right to declare war and how they have been shuffling out of it. Then he plods on to review Victor Davis Hanson’s book, “The Case for Trump”. Then Pastor Wilson wraps things up by taking a look at the Greek word anomos . Happy Plods! Show Notes: Declaration of War & the Constitution: Congress is assigned the duty to declare war by the constitution Congress wants the ability to authorize war and take credit for it if it goes well, but th...
Apr 03, 2019
This week Douglas Wilson talks about the Russian collusion involving Donald Trump. Then he plods on to review Yoram Hazony’s book, “The Virtue of Nationalism”. Then Pastor Wilson wraps things up by taking a look at the Greek word anoma . Happy Plods! Show Notes: Russian Collusion: It was concluded that there was no collusion with Trump and Russia We have to make a distinction between normal vs regime politics What this means practically is that the democrats are going to conduct a series of unap...
Mar 27, 2019
This week Douglas Wilson talks about the absolute craziness that is happening on the Democratic left. Then he plods on to review Nancy Wilson’s book, “Learning Contentment”. Then Pastor Wilson wraps things up by taking a look at the Greek word anomia . Happy Plods! Show Notes: Democrats & Crazy Time: All of the announced Democratic candidates voted against saving the lives of newborn babies that survive a botched abortion One of these Democratic candidates is going to get roughly 50% of Amer...
Mar 20, 2019
Welcome plodders! This week Douglas Wilson talks about Jussie Smollett’s false hate crime. Then he plods on to review Tilly Dillehay’s book, “Seeing Green” giving it an amazing 5 stars!. Pastor Wilson wraps things up by taking a look at the Greek word anomia . Happy plods! Show Notes: False Hate: What are we to make of Jussie Smollett’s fake hate crime The liberal’s narrative is to say that America is just as racist now than ever In order to sustain this narrative the liberals need to have hate ...
Mar 13, 2019