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At a recent talk, John Piper raised many eyebrows with his observations about assurance of salvation. In answer to a listener question, we will examine this talk on taoday's episode.

This week we have a practical listener question about how discipleship should play out in the life of the church.

This episode is a response to a listener question about the responsibilities and hierarchies of elders.

From the beginning, Particular Baptists have been known as serious theologians who cannot get along. Is this the destiny of Reformed Baptists, or could we chart a new path?

What a difference an "ism" can make. In this episode I will define pietism, highlight its destructive effects, and advocate for a return to simple piety.

A good listener question prompted a return to last week's episode, and hopefully some helpful thoughts on dividing lines and how to keep the bad guys out.

Fights, slander, accusations, dirty laundry, shunning, whispers...just another day in the Reformed subculture of American Christianity.

One of the most terrifying stages of parenting is when kids start to like the opposite sex. In this episode we will try to arrive at practical wisdom in navigating this stage of life.

FOMO is common in our social media-soaked world. Is this a quirky social phenomena, or is it something dangerous?

This episode seeks to enhance a recent sermon about the Kingdom of God by fleshing out the practical implications of the reign of Jesus upon our daily lives.

Today I am back for an early listener question about the existence of aliens. Hope you enjoy something a little different!

God gave us a book, and I am making the argument in this episode that Christians should strengthen their skills in literature by reading great works of fiction!

Divorce runs rampant in America, and the church has not been immune to the hardship and ruin in its wake. Join me as we take a look at the havoc caused by divorce so we can better attack it as Christians!

Most everyone in our country has experienced the pain of dealing with a rebellious and wicked family member. This episode delves into the Scriptural principles for navigating these situations.

Parenting teenagers is one of the most feared tasks of any family. Thankfully, Scripture gives us the necessary tools to navigate this difficult time.

An addendum to the last episode about the crucial importance of heading off willful disobedience swiftly.

Our culture has provided no help in how we must discipline younger children. Fortunately, the Bible provides tremendous wisdom in this area and great blessing if we will wisely follow its guidance.

The academic development of children can be a daunting prospect for any home, and in this episode I hope to provide some help and encouragement to grow in this aspect of parenting.

This episode seeks to clear up common misconceptions about church elders while charting a path for a man to rightly seek the office (which is a good thing).

As we ring in 2025, exciting things are happening at CBC, and I would like to speak a bit more informally about the decisions behind planting Grace Covenant Reformed Baptist Church.

Let's get aggressive and strategic as we grow in the faith in a new year!

1 Corinthians is a difficult text that has been given a wide amount of interpretation. Today we will examine how to align with Paul's instruction in the modern day!

How do we honor those who act in dishonorable ways?

This episode will examine how we can honor our parents, and how the promise attached to that commandment comes to fruition.

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you enjoy another look at the importance of thankfulness in the Christian life!