Theology Lunch

How do we mourn for those who die as unbelievers? What if they've made a profession in the past but died outside the church?

Get ready. Get set, Go!...Is it biblically permissible for men have long hair? If you could ask one person in the Bible other than Jesus one question, who and what would it be? What's one thing you believe people misunderstand about heaven?

Philip sits down with his friend, fellow pastor, Derrick Brite. We have a slightly longer than normal episode but you'll want to hear all about the ministry of this faithful PCA minister.

Not really. Instead, we are talking about each of the following subjects: 2026 General Assembly, Dinosaurs (did they exist?), and fear (Is anxiety/fear a sin?).

We take this week's episode to discuss big things happening at our church. You will hear about our progress on our building expansion plan, our summer conference, and more

Yes, really, you've asked and we are answering, we are talking about aliens today. Do they really exist, and what sort of support to people give from the Bible on this?

What do we do if we do not find joy in our Christian life? Is there something wrong, or what must be done?

What does it mean when James says instructs us to ask in faith "without any doubt"? Does that mean we need to have 100% faith when asking or we will not receive our request? But if not that, then what does this mean?

Today we take on another rapid burst of questions. A number of them have to do with cursing: what is it? is it acceptable/respectable? what about euphemisms? The other questions are should we make our guests in our home observe the Lord's Day/Sabbath and are we to avoid certain types of food for theological reasons (kosher, etc.)?

We often talk about how we have been saved from our sin in respect to the punishment of it, namely hell. But what about being saved from the power of it in that we live new lives?

On top of having a little bit of fun concerning bowties, today we take on the question, "If you could have dinner with any 3 persons in the Old Testament and then 3 persons from the New Testament, who would they be and why?"

Is a man qualified for church officer (elder or deacon) if he is single? If he is divorced? What about his kids, must they be believers?

We know from James 1:13 that God does not tempt us nor can He be tempted. But 2 Samuel 24 starts out with the Lord in His anger inciting David to do something for which he is punished. How are we supposed to answer this? Further, what is so wrong with taking a census? These two and other questions we address in this episode.

Today, we take on not only casino gambling, but everything from state lotteries, stock market and day-trading to friendly wagers and sports betting. But more than calling out each application, what is the issue at stake that makes it sinful?

We all want to get the Good News out, no doubt. But what about giving credit where credit is due? Also what about how easy it is to plagiarize others' sermons? Are we to think about these sermons in terms of being the "intellectual property" of persons or what?

Today we take on some challenging ones, like was Jesus a Pharisee? Sure He debated them and rebuked them, but does that mean He was one of them? And another question, from Jude 1:9, what's the deal with Moses' body that Satan and Michael the Archangel argued over?

Today we delve into the question about which books, commentaries, guides would be helpful when studying the Word of God.

For the most part, we all believe in the sovereignty of God, that He rules and reigns over all things. But how far does His sovereign hand reach? Does that even extend into the realm of our salvation? What does the Bible say about this?

Assuming we have a choice, what should happen to our bodies when we die? Should we opt for cremation or burial? And what about organ donation, is this a good or bad idea?

How then must we worship? Must we always be in a good mood when we worship? What if we don't feel that way? What if we are sad? How are we to think about mourning and grief in connection to worship?

Today we talk about two issues related to the topic, Old & New. The first concerns the covenants and how might a person be saved in each. Secondly, we pivot to the idea of how as pastors have we changed in our convictions and ministries over the years.

Two in one session: What are the names of God, what do they mean, and how are we supposed to use them? But also, during the Exodus whom did the angel of death kill, just the firstborn babies or all the firstborn in the land?

In this double-long episode, three pastors talk about what encourages them in and about ministry.

The rainbow has forever been a sign in the sky for all man to see, but what is it about? Why was it given? What has it come to mean? And what are we to do with it now?

We all know that God made Eve for Adam, but where did Cain, Abel, and Seth get their wives? And doesn't that lead to more difficult questions?