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Somewhere along the way, "missional" went from a rallying cry to a punchline, and a lot of young, theology-loving guys quietly stopped talking about reaching lost people at all. Fresh off the SBC and PCA conventions, the profs revisit the word everybody used in 2005, nobody trusts in 2025, and almost no one actually understands. Where did "missional" even come from (hint: not the conservatives)? How does a church plant quietly become a "consolidated schism," and why do a hip-hop church, a cowboy...
This week the guys sit down with David Schrock, pastor of Occoquan Bible Church in Northern Virginia and one of the leaders of Christ Over All, to trace his journey from a basketball-obsessed teenager to a pastor-theologian with a PhD on the priesthood and the extent of the atonement. Along the way they get into how COVID exposed the church's weakness on church and state, why the Christian nationalism debates generated more heat than light, and how the "Orthobros" are targeting young men who've ...
The hosts delve into the “big tent” concept within denominations like the PCA and SBC, exploring its noble aims of realism, unity, and pragmatism, as described by figures like Tim Keller. However, they expose how unchecked “big tent” thinking can lead to doctrinal compromise, a “slippery slope” regarding issues like female ordination, and the perils of nominalism. The discussion also critiques the “bitter tent” of excessive insularity, advocating instead for a “better tent” with firm, scriptural “tent poles” that prioritize mission and joyful, integrity-driven gospel work.
The Grimké professors call Christians to biblical wisdom, not foolishness, by addressing common cultural flashpoints where believers often stumble. They expose idiocy surrounding homosexuality, race, Zionism, anti-Semitism, immigration, political figures like Trump, and even speculative topics like Bigfoot, urging a return to scriptural foundations. The episode emphasizes reading and believing the Bible, prioritizing its emphases, and focusing on the actual work God has given Christians to do, rather than being swayed by half-baked opinions or cultural trends.
From a wedding in Eden to the wedding of the Lamb, Scripture frames marriage as God’s normative gift for humanity. And yet U.S. marriage rates have collapsed from roughly 90% to under 50% in only a few generations while at the same time many churches have responded with warnings about “marriage idolatry." How should we think about singleness? When does delaying marriage become disobedience? And what does it actually look like for young men and women to prepare for godly marriage? This week, the ...
Jesus says that unless a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. True conversion is not a decision card or a raised hand but a comprehensive turning of the whole life to Christ. But what does genuine conversion look like, and how can the church recover a biblical vision of it? This week, the profs trace the history of conversion theology, expose the errors of decisionism and false conversion, and call pastors to preach and disciple with the full weight of what it means to truly know...
Paul tells pastors to "preach the word; be ready in season and out of season." (2 Tim 4:2) But there is far more to preaching than meets the eye and on this episode of the Grimké Podcast the guys discuss what to do, what not to do, and how to preach faithfully for the glory of God and the good of the church. SKIP AHEAD. (00:00) Coming up... (00:20) Intro (5:51) Christ in the Old Testament (10:18) Jesus Came to Preach (14:41) Preach the commands, but not like a legalist (15:59) Churchman Conferen...
Christ is Lord of Lords and King of Kings—but is he Lord of America? China? The UK? Volume II of the Grimké Review of Books is your primer to the discussion surrounding Christian Nationalism. The profs discuss the biblical warrant for nationalism, our Reformed political heritage, reasons Christians are uncomfortable with Christian Nationalism, and many great books to get you started on your way to developing a rich political theology. SKIP AHEAD. (00:00) Coming Up… (00:29) To Mark Up or Not to M...
The podcast examines prevalent shortcomings in contemporary church discipleship, arguing that it's often reduced to intellectualism, pietism, or a therapeutic model. The hosts advocate for a holistic, biblical approach that emphasizes Christ's lordship, spiritual formation, and challenging believers towards obedience and true faith. They stress that genuine discipleship involves a lifelong process of growth, requiring pastors to embrace a burdened, gritty commitment to seeing Christ formed in people, fostering a culture of joyful, spirit-led regeneracy within the congregation.
There’s only one game in town for Bible-believing pastors—the truth game. While faithful pastors happily reject pragmatism, relativism, standpoint epistemology, and the like, the modern world’s war on truth has devastating effects in the church. This week, the profs discuss the nature of objective truth and how pastors can stand as men of conviction. SKIP AHEAD. (00:00) Coming Up… (00:32) What Is Truth, Today? (04:11) Relativism, Perspectives, and Lived Experience (14:33) Pragmatism and Consensu...
In this inaugural episode of The Grimké Review of Books, we discuss a few important works foundational to our modern complementarian debates. Most notably, we engage with Gregg Allison’s recent book, Complementarity (2025), and Stephen B. Clark’s Man and Woman in Christ (1980). SKIP AHEAD. (00:00) Coming Up… (00:36) Loving Books through a Digital Revolution Pt. I — Clark & The Precomplementraian Era (1980s) (04:13) Dust Jackets: Yea or Nay? (06:23) Clark Anticipates the Complementarian Debat...
It's 2026, and there’s certainly a lot going on in the world (with surely more to come). While there are many pressing theological issues to consider, the profs have put together 11 things that every pastor should work hard to accomplish this year. Want to help us reach more pastors and churches? Be sure to Like 👍🏼 this episode and Subscribe 🔔 to the channel. BROWSE ALL EPISODES OF THE GRIMKÉ PODCAST. ✦ https://grimke.org/podcast QUESTION OR TOPIC SUGGESTION? ✦ https://grimke.org/topics SKIP ...
Liberals pervert it. Conservatives won’t talk about it. It’s no surprise that many evangelicals can’t answer the question, “What is love?” This week, the profs discuss “feeling loved,” the relationship between God’s love and wrath, gospel-centered pitfalls, and much more. Want to help us reach more pastors and churches? Be sure to Like 👍🏼 this episode and Subscribe 🔔 to the channel. BROWSE ALL EPISODES OF THE GRIMKÉ PODCAST. ✦ https://grimke.org/podcast QUESTION OR TOPIC SUGGESTION? ✦ https:/...
Jesus isn't the happy medium between the culture's left/right impulses. “Third Way” thinking, while often well-intended, boasts a Christ constrained by the cultural moment and a gospel that seeks to appease everyone. This week, the profs discuss Third Way (ism), cultural postures, the Unconverted Right, the offense of the gospel, and much more — Welcome to the Third Way Wars. Want to help us reach more pastors and churches? Be sure to Like 👍🏼 this episode and Subscribe 🔔 to the channel. BROWS...
How exactly do men get into ministry? Some churches operate as if pastors are manufactured, packaged, and shipped from seminaries, eager to answer their church’s latest job posting. This week, we discuss how faithful men are made for ministry, the challenges churches face in finding good help, and the pastor’s role in raising and training the next pastoral crop. Want to help us reach more pastors and churches? Be sure to Like 👍🏼 this episode and Subscribe 🔔 to the channel. BROWSE ALL EPISODES...
No one accepts the call of the pastoral office thinking, “One day I’m going to tap out.” Every pastor wants to finish well, completing his ministry with joy, fruitfulness, and a lasting legacy. This week, the profs discuss the challenges of complacency, entitlement, drift, and more that lead to pastors failing to finish well. Want to help us reach more pastors and churches? Be sure to Like 👍🏼 this episode and Subscribe 🔔 to the channel. BROWSE ALL EPISODES OF THE GRIMKÉ PODCAST. ✦ https://gri...
What does it mean for a man to be “called” to the elder’s office? Who ordains men for ministry? What do you do when you feel called to pastoral ministry? This week, the profs answer these questions (and more) about ordination. Listen to our personal stories as well as the role the seminary plays in the process. Want to help us reach more pastors and churches? Be sure to Like 👍🏼 this episode and Subscribe 🔔 to the channel. BROWSE ALL EPISODES OF THE GRIMKÉ PODCAST. ✦ https://grimke.org/podcast...
Let’s settle this one for good—Is Jesus a Democrat or a Republican? Or—“How, then, shall we vote?” In these increasingly turbulent political times, Christians can’t afford to shy away from the question with platitudes. This week, the profs discuss the Reformed view of political engagement and whether or not one party is closer to the mark. Want to help us reach more pastors and churches? Be sure to Like 👍🏼 this episode and Subscribe 🔔 to the channel. BROWSE ALL EPISODES OF THE GRIMKÉ PODCAST....
The Grimke Podcast is back for Season 2 with a special episode featuring Michael Foster, author of It’s Good to Be a Man and senior pastor of East River Church in Batavia, OH. Profs Joe Holland and Bryan Laughlin interview Pastor Michael on hope for churches and young men amid the decades-long war on masculinity. Want to help us reach more pastors and churches? Be sure to Like 👍🏼 this episode and Subscribe 🔔 to the channel. QUESTION OR TOPIC SUGGESTION? ✦ https://grimke.org/topics MORE FROM M...
During the final panel at Christianity Tomorrow, Bryan Laughlin, Joe Holland, and Dr. Doug Logan Jr. sat down with Mez McConnell to talk about service to the poor. We discussed the Reformed church’s (often) tenuous relationship with the poor, as well as with the good, the bad, and the ugly of local church mercy ministries. (Discussed on July 30, 2025) WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE. https://youtu.be/8doo9M6fyMY/ WATCH ALL CONFERENCE TALKS. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmI1Ei48h0W2NmDkcq...
It was a joy to chat with the legendary H. B. Charles Jr. on the subject of preaching and preachers. In this panel, Dr. Charles, along with profs Holland, Logan, and Laughlin, discussed the significance of preaching in a man's life, sermon prep, and how to get the most out of sitting under sound preaching. (Discussed on July 29, 2025) WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE. https://youtu.be/PNxBWFTLp3g/ WATCH ALL CONFERENCE TALKS. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmI1Ei48h0W2NmDkcqSptsQOjmCjjMGJf/ ...
On the first evening of our men’s conference, Christianity Tomorrow, Joe Holland, Dr. Doug Logan Jr., Steve Robinson, and Bryan Laughlin discuss what churches and churchmen can and must do to face the challenges that will confront our compromised society. (Discussed on July 28, 2025) WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE. https://youtu.be/FYR7T5GbHFY/ WATCH ALL CONFERENCE TALKS. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmI1Ei48h0W2NmDkcqSptsQOjmCjjMGJf/ GET TICKETS FOR NEXT YEAR’S CONFERENCE. ✦ Churchmen...
SEASON 1 FINALE — Listen to the end for more info on SEASON 2 // Are Calvinists just stogie-smoking, know-it-alls? Is Reformed Theology only about Predestination and the Doctrines of Grace? This week, the profs champion the view of Calvinism that once brought about great unity, mission, and order to the Protestant world. Along the way, they critique six common Calvinist stereotypes. CHAPTERS. (00:00) Coming Up... (00:45) Calvinism: “You Keep Using that Word...” (13:17) So, What is Calvinism? Bac...
Tilly Dillehay and Abigail Dodds (both authors and co-hosts of the Home Fires podcast) join us to talk about ministering to women in the local church. Together, we highlight the need to look to and learn from older women (Titus 2), as well as the challenges women face in marriage and at various life stages. Want to support the podcast? Be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with the ladies in your church. MORE FROM OUR GUESTS: ✦ Check out Home Fires, Tilly & Abigail’s Podcast https://podca...
In 2005, Dr. Albert Mohler coined the term “theological triage”—an old idea of prioritizing doctrine into primary issues, secondary issues, etc. A more recent example is found in Dr. Gavin Ortlund's book, Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage (Crossway, 2020). This week, the profs discuss the (often) emotional and uncritical misappropriations of theological triage in Christian circles. SKIP AHEAD. (00:00) Coming Up... (00:34) Theological Triage: What's More Important...
While AI may be a fantastic tool for many things, Christians cannot afford to adopt it uncritically. This week, the profs discuss human nature and the obvious (and not-so-obvious) dangers of the AI revolution. FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. ✦ Check out Dr. Doug Ponder's Sermon on Using AI Biblically: ✦ https://youtu.be/iMqjNvkoma8 SKIP AHEAD. (00:00) Coming Up... (00:34) AI Can't Rap (03:11) AI Can't Describe the Meaning of Life (05:25) Why the Younger Generations are the Most Confused (08:36) The G...
The “Baptist Faith & Message 2000”—the unified statement of faith for Southern Baptists (SBC)—is clear: “No Women Pastors.” So, why are Southern Baptists at a loss to stem the egalitarian tide? This week, the profs discuss the aftermath of the SBC’s latest meeting in Dallas, TX (June 10–11, 2025) and the failure of the Law-Sanchez Amendment. The profs offer insight into the underlying causes of the liberal/leftward shift along with helpful critiques and correctives. SKIP AHEAD. (00:00) Comin...
Any half-hearted New Testament reader learns that Christians ought to expect to grow and mature throughout life. However, many churches are in a state of arrested development—they continually reinforce environments that keep folks dumb, busy, and morally stunted. This week, the profs discuss factors contributing to our dearth of spiritual formation along with helpful remedies to encourage Christian maturity. SKIP AHEAD. (00:00) Coming Up... (00:39) Arrested Development and Immature Christianity ...
Conversations about the relationship of law and gospel are as old as the church. The Reformed tradition has always championed that pastors must know, love, and utilize God’s law in their preaching and teaching. This week, the profs discuss natural law, the recent “moral clap-back” of our culture, the necessary link between law and gospel, and the intrinsic goodness of “the perfect law of liberty” (James 1:25). SKIP AHEAD. (00:00) Coming Up... (00:55) The “Vibe Shift” toward Natural Law (10:05) C...
Seasons change, but the temptation to chase “what works” in ministry is alive and well. This week, we aim to trace the history of pragmatism in the modern church to help pastors avoid today’s common pitfalls. SKIP AHEAD. (00:00) Coming Up... (00:52) What is Pragmatism, Really? (10:36) Christianity Tomorrow Men’s Conference Promo (11:21) Satellite Campuses and Pastors on Screens (14:55) Proto: Altar Calls, Manipulation, and Charles Finney (20:43) First-Wave: “Saddleback Sam” and Seeker-Centered M...
