Fix Your Eyes on Christ - Audio Blog
In this audio blog episode, we explore the unique position of the Christian as a dual citizen of Heaven and Earth.
Oct 05, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Voice of Reason Radio
Chris and Rich explore biblical theology and practical application in a weekly podcast.
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We Are No Better - Audio Blog
In this audio blog episode, we discuss the two assassination attempts on former President Trump and how Christians should examine not only the events themselves but our own sinfulness in this life.
Oct 05, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Is This the End?
Welcome to a special VOR episode. We want to let you all know why we have been absent, what is happening in our lives, and what this all means for the future of the podcast. Thank you all for your support, we could not have made it this far without you.
Sep 02, 2024•53 min•Ep. 305
VOR Rewind: Is Submission Slavery? - Discussing Biblical Marriage Roles
This week, we look back at Chris and Rich's discussion on biblical marriage roles in the context of Ephesians 5: 22-33. Husbands and wives are called to certain roles which are defined by their own submission to Christ. Show Links: Submission and Love - Biblical Marriage Defined AiG Article - Inferior or Equal...
May 11, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 304
The United Methodist Church Embraces Sin
This week, Chris addresses the recent decision by the United Methodist Church to overturn the prohibition on ordained actively homosexual persons and why this matters to the church at large. Show Links: Christianity Today Article
May 05, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 303
Christian Speech According to Scripture
This week, Chris discusses Scripture's constraints on the manner and content of our speech according to James 3 and 1 Peter 3. Show Links: Article: Does Our Speech Matter (X/Twitter Version) Article: Does Our Speech Matter (STTK Version)
Apr 29, 2024•50 min•Ep. 302
The Book of Hebrews vs. Church Pragmatism
With the backdrop of Mark Driscoll and James River Church in view, Chris takes this episode to challenge Christians to understand that what and how we preach about Christ matters. Show Links: Justin Peters' Episode on Mark Driscoll
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 301
VOR Rewind - The Peril and Pain of Pragmatism in the Church
This week week look back at a crossover of epic proportions as Chris Huff and Drew Von Nieda of the Matter of Theology Podcast joined Chris and Rich to take part in a round table discussion of the danger of pragmatism in the church and the rotten fruit it has produced in our world today.
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 300
Of Eclipses and Bible Prophecy
This week, Chris discusses a recent social media claim that the upcoming solar eclipse is a prophetic revelation connected to Jesus, Jonah, and Noah. Such misuse of prophecy not only dishonors God and His word, it also causes confusion and fear among professing Christians.
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 299
What Is a Good Church?
This week, Gene Clyatt of Squirrel Chatter joins Chris to discuss what are the characteristics of a biblical church and why Christians should be concerned about it. Show Link: Squirrel Chatter Podcast
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 298
If There Is No Resurrection...
This week, Chris walks through 1 Corinthians 15:12-28 as he discusses how the resurrection of Christ is the lynchpin of the gospel, without which, Christians have no hope.
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 297
Is Your Speech Corrupt?
This week, Chris discusses how Christians should model their speech with others after Ephesians 4:29-32 in our interactions with others. Show Links: Blog Article on X - Corrupting Speech Blog Article on STTK
Mar 09, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 296
"But Jesus Dined With Sinners!"
This week, Chris and Rich discuss if and when Christians can attend certain gatherings as well as what our motivations should be in doing so. Show Link: Rich Street Preaching
Feb 04, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 295
Applying Biblical Thinking in Daily Life
This week, Chris looks at two topics, the upcoming election and a recent statement by Alistair Begg, to encourage Christians to think biblically through difficult issues.
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 294
VOR Rewind - The Coming Social Justice Storm
Let's look back to 2018 when Chris and Rich discussed an article written by John MacArthur about social justice. They talked about the issues and pitfalls Christians would find themselves in for weeks to come concerning that issue. Show Links: Grace To You: Social Injustice and the Gospel Striving for Eternity Podcast
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 293
Are We Unequally Yoked With the Conservative Movement?
This week, Chris highlights recent concerning behavior within conservative politics and asks Christians to look to Scripture first when evaluating our political associations. Show Link: YouTube Version
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 292
VOR Christmas Rewind - Without Easter There Is No Christmas
With Christmas upon us, we revisit our discussion of the incarnation of Christ, His sinless life, His sacrificial death, and the all-important topic of the resurrection. Christmas is meaningless without the resurrection, as there would be no forgiveness for sins. Show Link: Christian Podcast Community
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 291
Is Christmas Really Pagan?
This week we share a crossover event when Chris joined Conversations With a Calvinist to discuss the question, "Is Christmas Pagan?" Show Link: Conversations With a Calvinist YouTube Episode
Dec 16, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 290
There Are No Small Prayers, Only Sinful Motives
This week, Chris and Rich discuss a listener question: Is there ever a prayer that is too small to bring before God? Show Links: Theology Throwdown - Christmas Traditions Monergism - A Treatise on Prayer Voice of Reason Radio on YouTube...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 289
Bridling Our Tongues
This week, we share the audio of our recent Voice of Reason Radio Video Edition. We discuss the necessity of Christians to abide by Scripture’s command to bridle our tongues even as we engage the vile evil in our culture today. Show Link: YouTube Edition
Dec 03, 2023•43 min•Ep. 288
The Sin of Unthankfulness
This week, Chris and Rich discuss Paul's admonition to the Philippian church to make their prayers to God with thanksgiving. How can Christians be thankful to God in all the trials and tribulations of life? Show Links: Spurgeon Sermon Got Questions - What does the Bible say about ingratitude/unthankfulness? Voice of Reason Radio on YouTube...
Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 287
The Christian in Law Enforcement
Returning from their extended hiatus, this week the guys discuss Chris' recent retirement from law enforcement and how his faith impacted his service in that field.
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 286
Special Edition: VOR Joins Conversations with a Calvinist to Talk All Things G3
This is a Special Edition episode for all our listeners. This week, Chris joined Keith Foskey on "Conversations with a Calvinist" for his episode: "G3 Review by 2 Nerds Who Didn't Go!" The video version of this conversation can be found at the link below. Please enjoy and share this episode. Show Link: G3 Review by 2 Nerds Who Didn't Go!
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 285
VOR Rewind - Trusting Christ to Provide in Times of Need
This week we look back at when Chris and Rich discussed the issue of food hoarding and prepping. While often associated with the Mormon church, many people, including Christians, store up mass quantities of food and water in preparation for times of difficulty. Is this a biblical precept? How should Christians view it? Show Link: Ultimate Survival Space article
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 284
No Enemies on the Right?
This week, Chris discusses the conservative argument that we cannot address hypocritical or sinful behavior on the part of our political allies because the need for victory outweighs the need to hold them accountable. Should Christians practice this ideology?
Sep 17, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 283
VOR Rewind - Living Righteously in a Time of Tribulation
This week we look back at when Chris and Rich walked through 1 Peter to encourage Christians to live righteously in a time of tribulation and persecution. Walking in holiness is a living testimony to the excellencies of our Savior.
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 282
Christian Humility, AI, and LGB Minus the T
This week, Chris takes on some listener questions regarding possible discord within the LGBT socio-political realm and "Generative AI." He also encourages Christians to focus their motivations on glorifying Christ while being His humble servants in this world.
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 281
VOR Rewind - Winsome and Nuanced: A Godly Stratagem or a Coward’s Retreat?
This week, we revisit Chris and Rich taking on the ever-present argument that Christians need to be winsome and nuanced on social issues lest we offend the lost. Is this biblically true or are the pitfalls Christians need to be aware of? Show Links: Just Thinking - A Nuanced Gospel Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Man and Sin Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Ungodliness James R. Wood - How I Evolved on Tim Keller James R. Wood - This Article is Not About Tim Keller David French - A Critique of Tim Keller Reveals the Mo...
Aug 26, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 280
Finding Joy in Suffering
This week, Chris and Rich discuss Paul's letter to Colossae where he states he rejoiced in his suffering. How can Christians view suffering as a blessing from God and find joy in the trial? Show Link: Desiring God - What is the Secret of Joy in Suffering?
Aug 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 279
VOR Rewind - He Came to the Lowest
This week, we revisit Chris and Rich's discussion that when Christ came into the world, He came among the lowest of society. There is no barrier to any rank or social status to have access to God if they come in the manner He has prescribed. Show Links: A.W. Pink - Access to God Cessationist Conference...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 278
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