Conversations That Matter

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JD Hall weighs in on an important current lawsuit he's directly involved in concerning the issue of preferred pronouns. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a super mega edition today as Jon weighs in once again on the Ukraine/Russia situation. He reviews the three major narratives on the situation and shows the social justice connection emanating from the media narrative. Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CDET_mZpHYeLbqYZdt14iJh_MHxG8kc-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108320097209322018372&rtpof=true&sd=true Support this...

Jon interviews Pastor Jerry Dorris on open air preaching, sharing the gospel in hostile environments, and other methods of evangelism. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jon follows up on his video from yesterday on the situation in Ukraine and talks about Russell Moore, Karen Swallow Prior, and the ERLC's Response. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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The Linguistic Marginalization of Christians Continues Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jon examines articles from Russell Moore and a roundtable discussion from T4G that includes Ligon Duncan, Mark Dever, Al Mohler, etc. that shows they all sensed the basic threats manifesting themselves in the current compromises. They aren't ignorant. They're calculated. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://r...

Jon updates everyone on situations he's been following. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jon Harris and Tim Bushong (formerly with "Love War") talk about Christian and worship music. Topics addressed: worship styles, what kind of music is appropriate in church?, the Christian music industry, whether a connection exists between social justice and music. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc...

Recently John Cooper, from the Rock band Skillet, made a statement against Christians deconstructing their faith. What followed was an attempt by evangelical publications to distance themselves from Cooper's message. In this episode, Jon examines secular definition of deconstruction, talks about James Cone's deconstruction, and opposes Christians who want too somehow find common cause with...

It's a news roundup today on the CTM Podcast.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a recent article by in Baptist Press, Mark Wingfield asserts that public education is part of Jesus' mission and parents and politicians attempting to regulate public schools that teach Darwinism and CRT are racist. Here's the article: https://baptistnews.com/article/its-time-to-stop-the-insanity-that-is-killing-public-education/#.Ygpo_YjMJD8 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle....

In the last podcast I talked about a recent book Paul Tripp wrote (Do You Believe?) that Steve Lawson endorsed. I got some pushback and thought it might be helpful to go over what Paul Tripp has taught about social justice and the gospel from 2018 up through his recent book "Do You Believe?" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising...

Steve Lawson answers a question about social justice. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Juan talks about the City of Chicago's strict Covid rules and how the media is trying to make an example of his restaurant. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

An open letter from faculty members to the administration is public at Grove City College.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apologist Bill Roach weighs in on the debate over Natural Theology today in this free-flowing long form discussion with Jon.  https://www.youtube.com/c/BillRoach85 https://isca-apologetics.org/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tim Keller recently held late night comedian Stephen Colbert up as an example of what Christian public witness should look like. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jon gives a quick update on how the last week of speaking engagements went and shows Pastor Jerry's "Hall of Fire." Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phil Leigh talks about the Reconstruction period in the South. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trevin Wax posted an article at the The Gospel Coalition opposing what he calls "Gotcha Sermon Clips." Here's my response. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People regularly ask me how to start a podcast. Here's what I know.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Last week, Tom Buck pointed out that Thabiti Anyawbile used a feminine pronoun to refer to pastors. Yet, if you watch the entire video, Thabiti also calls a false teacher Marvin McMickle a "brother," he endorses Jude 3 project events, he affirms the standpoint theory of Yolanda Pierce, he appears to agree with a justification she gave for advocating for Trans rights, he never corrects pro-...

JD Greear went on a tirade against people who left his church during chapel at SEBTS.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy