What was the primary false gospel which Paul fought against and so many sought his death over? Rich and Chris discuss one verse from the Word of God which declares a truth contrary to what the world loves and embraces. Show Links: Got Questions: Why is salvation by works the predominantly held viewpoint? Got Questions: How can salvation be not of works when faith is required? MLJ Sermon: By Grace Through Faith GTY Blog: Faith is a Gift J.C. Ryle: Only One Way of Salvation...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 247
This week, Chris and Rich discuss the question, "If God is real then why do bad things happen?" Many people ask this question loaded with presuppositions, chief among them the idea that we deserve something good from God. Christians should be prepared to respond to those presuppositions biblically. Show Links: STTK Article: If God is Real, Why is Your Life So Hard? Voddie Baucham Video: If God is So Powerful and So Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen? John MacArthur: Why Does God Allow So Much Suffer...
Oct 30, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 246
As Reformation Day nears, take time to listen to this episode from earlier this year when Chris and Rich discussed how professing evangelicals who engage in deconstructionism see themselves as practicing the principles of The Reformation. Is this comparison warranted or should Christians be on guard against destructive false teachings? Show Links: STTK Article - Deconstruction is Not Reformation Just Thinking Episode #117 - Evangelical Deconstructionism Got Questions - What is Deconstruction? De...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 245
This week, Chris and Rich discuss 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...
Oct 08, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 244
This week, Chris and Rich discuss why and how Christians can engage in the current culture wars. All our efforts should be for the glorification of God and the proclamation of the gospel. Show Links: Chris' Twitter Post MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 1 MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 2 MacArthur - The Christian and Government MacArthur - The Christian's Responsibility to Government, Pt. 1 MacArthur Letter to Gavin Newsom MLJ Sermon on Ro...
Oct 02, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 243
We often hear people use this phrase but what does it really mean? Why do some professing Christians accuse others of limiting God? How is God put in a box? We look into the biblical implications of this statement. Show Links: NoCo Radio - Don't Put God in a Box! Tim Challies - Putting God in a Box - Doctrine CrossExamined.org - Yes, We Do Need to Put God in a Box The Domain for Truth - You're Putting God in a Box Find Forgiveness in Christ!...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 242
This week, Chris and Rich dive into the book of Jude and urge Christians to earnestly contend for the faith within the church. Show Links: Got Questions - What does it mean to contend for the faith? GTY - How to Contend for the Faith? Desiring God - Contend for the Faith MLJ - The Unchangeable Message Bible Hub - Jude 1:3 Commentaries...
Sep 17, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 241
After an extended break, Rich and Chris are back behind the mics! And this week, they discuss how the Hyper-Dispensationalist view of Scripture inserts a false and harmful view of the gospel and the church into the book of Acts. Show Links: Covenant Theology vs. Dispensationalism Hyperdispensationalism and the Authority of Christ (Bob Dewaay) Theopedia: Hyper-dispensationalism Theopedia: E. W. Bullinger Ultradispensationalism Got Questions: What is mid-Acts dispensationalism?...
Sep 11, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 240
Looking back to last year when Chris and Rich discussed how the Christian can and will face suffering in this life. God calls us to submissive obedience through which He makes us more like Christ and glorifies His name.
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 239
Let's look at a year ago when Chris tackled a potpourri of mini topics, speaking on issues of wicked leaders in our nation, evangelical elites who have suddenly gone silent, and finding joy in our trials. Show Link: VOR Episode: The Big Eva Compromise of the 2020 Election
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 238
This week, we look back at when Chris and Rich responded to objections raised to Chris' article " Should We Platform Survivors to End Abuse in The Church? " Some readers questioned if the article sought to silence victims, if the Bible was truly the best source to treat trauma, and who is the church platforming? Chris and Rich seek to answer the objections biblically and with grace in a topic that can often be controversial. Show Links: Truth Be Known Episode: The Problem With Platforming Abuse ...
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 237
It's Rewind Time! In this episode, Chris and Rich discussed one Millenial teen's call for the Church to become a safe space for alternate forms of worship. Show Link: USA Today Article
Aug 06, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 236
This week, Chris and Rich discuss the passing of Beni Johnson of Bethel Church in Redding, California. In this episode, we discuss our concern over the nature of Bethel's theology of healing, how God uses tragedy to bring people to salvation, and that it is our prayer that this time causes deep reflection on God's true gospel which brings repentance and faith. Show links: Christian Post Article The Messed Up Church - Video The Theology of Sickness and Healing - Bethel Video Bethel - Core Values ...
Jul 24, 2022•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 235
This week, we look back at when Rich and Chris discussed what is the church and who is it for? One of the golden calves of the Christian church in our age is inviting people to church to hear the gospel. We discussed this methodology and whether it should be a practice in the church.
Jul 16, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 234
This week, Chris and Rich discuss how professing evangelicals who engage in deconstructionism see themselves as practicing the principles of the Reformation. Is this comparison warranted or should Christians be on guard against destructive false teachings? Show Links: STTK Article - Deconstruction is Not Reformation Just Thinking Episode #117 - Evangelical Deconstructionism Got Questions - What is Deconstruction? Desiring God - What Does "Deconstruction" Even Mean? Find Forgiveness in Christ Sup...
Jul 10, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 233
This week, Chris and Rich discuss primary and secondary issues of Scripture. Does a doctrine being designated "secondary" mean it is irrelevant or should not be debated? Show Links: G3 Article - The Doctrine of Sympathy STTK - On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues." Blue Letter Bible - The Writings of Paul Christianity.Com - Paul's Letters CARM - Doctrine Table Ligonier - What is Sound Doctrine? TGC - When Should Doctrine Divide? Find Forgiveness in Christ Support Voice of Reason ...
Jul 03, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 232
This week, following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Chris and Rich address certain evangelical arguments about how to best end abortion. Some are arguing that Christians must cede authority to the government to provide for the needs of mothers, but is this biblical? Show Links: VOR Episode - Whole Life Means Woke Life for Abortion STTK Article - Is Roe the End? STTK Article - Elitists Lecturing the Church About Abortion Abort 73 Article - US Abortion Statistics NY Times - Wh...
Jun 26, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 231
This week, Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joins VOR. Following the SBC Annual Meeting, we discuss the drift of the denomination, the actions of its leaders, and ask the question: is it time for churches to leave the SBC? Show Links: Donate to "Cessationist" Movie Project STTK Article: On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues." Megan Basham Article: Southern Baptists' #MeToo Moment Tennessean New Site: Live Updates of Annual Meeting Dustin Benge Twitter Thread: What is a Pastor? Ric...
Jun 18, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 230
This week, Chris joins Andy Olson on the Echo Zoe Radio program for Discussion Cornucopia 2022. They talk about three different, but related topics from the Christian response to tragedy, being Salt and Light in the world, and the nature of our rights as Christians. Show Link: Echo Zoe Ministries Find Forgiveness in Christ
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 229
One year ago, Chris and Rich addressed when professed Christian singer Latifah Alattas of "Page CXVI" publicly announced her affirmation of the LGBT community. They discussed the public statement she released on Facebook and biblically respond to her hermeneutic of "love." Show Links: Page CXVI Facebook Statement "Sheologians" Article Ligonier Article - True Love...
Jun 04, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 228
This week, Chris elaborates on his recent post about "common-sense gun control" laws. Chris and Rich also discuss the Christian response to these issues and why Christians own firearms. Show Links: GTY Sermon - Answering Tough Questions About the Christian and Government John Piper - Should Christians Be Encouraged to Arm Themselves? Tim Challies - How Should Christians Use Guns? Got Questions - How Should a Christian View Gun Control? Understanding America's Rifle NRA - Assault Weapons Find For...
May 29, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 227
This week Chris and Rich take 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 Moral Devolution...
May 22, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 226
With the SCOTUS leak indicating the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade, Chris and Rich discuss the tepid response from evangelical elites. Show Links: Article: Overturning Roe v. Wade inches us back toward the arc of justice Article: The Roe Leak Spotlights America’s Crisis of Credibility Free Grace Broadcaster: Evangelism 180 Movie The Big Eva Compromise of the 2020 Election Whole Life Means Woke Life for Abortion Putting Abortion Ahead of the Gospel Find Forgiveness in Christ...
May 08, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 225
In a podcast crossover event, Michelle Lesley and Amy Spreeman of "A Word Fitly Spoken" join Rich and Chris to discuss women's roles in the church. What does Scripture command women to do in training up younger ladies in the Church? And are there prohibitions to the means by which they teach? Show Links: A Word Fitly Spoken Bible.Org - Titus 2...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 224
This week, Chris and Rich discuss a hit-piece article published by Baptist News Global against Texas pastor Tom Buck. Christians must be aware that even just "reporting the facts" can be manipulated to lead readers to predetermined conclusions. It is the Christian's duty to ask questions about what is being said and what is being excluded. Show Links: A Story of Restorative Grace - Jennifer Buck Tom and Jennifer Buck's Story - Video First Baptist Church Lindale Elders' Statement Servants and Her...
Apr 24, 2022•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 223
As we approach Easter, Chris and Rich, taking passages of writings from Charles Spurgeon and J.C. Ryle, encourage Christians to count the cost as we call people to follow Christ. Show Links: Spurgeon Sermon 3094 Spurgeon Sermon 1167 JC. Ryle "Holiness" Passage Chapel Library...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 222
In response to a recent post by David French on Twitter, Chris and Rich discuss whether it is appropriate for Christians to call those who want unfettered access to children to teach them LGBTQIA curriculum "groomers." Show Links: TheoBros Podcast David French Twitter Post
Apr 10, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 221
This week, Chris and Rich ask the question, "What is a woman?" in light of the recent dust-up at the Supreme Court confirmation hearing of Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson. God is sovereign over all creation, including what makes us male and female. Show Link: Denny Burk article
Mar 27, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 220
This week, Andrew Rappaport of Striving for Eternity joins Chris to discuss how Christians need to consider what is the source of their authority when they engage in conservative politics. Are the end goals of political activism more important than God's Word and what compromises do we make when we ally ourselves with secular conservatives? Show Notes: Dave Rubin Twitter Post Glenn Beck/Dave Rubin Video Clip Andrew Rappaport - Political Activism: A Christian's Role...
Mar 19, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 219
This week, Chris is joined by Chris Huff of the Matter of Theology podcast. They break down the Shepherds' Conference 2022 and discuss the sermons and training that occurred with 3500 men of God, from around the world, over 3 days at Grace Community Church.
Mar 13, 2022•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 218
