Dummies With Wisdom

In this follow up from the last episode, the Dummies discuss the exact moment that Eve sinned. While it's all referred to as her eating the fruit, was it actually the moment she ate, the moment she decided to eat, or when she engaged in conversation with the serpent? Does it even really matter?

We hit a number of short questions today, including how often churches should take communion, the possible timeline of the Fall, infant baptism, and more.

In a follow-up to the last episode, we discuss how Christians should actively hate sin while still supporting the sinner as an image bearer of God. It can be hard to act in both ways simultaneously, so where is that balance?

In a real-world scenario, JJ liked a picture on Instagram that Ben has questions about. How should we interact on social media when depictions of sin are involved? Is a like or a comment harmless? Must we simply ignore it? Should we care how others see it?

Is there such thing as a "bad Christian?" Can a Christian be deemed bad or only do bad things? Is it wrong to judge Christians when they are acting badly?

The New Testament tells its readers to respect and honor the governing authorities. The American Revolution was a result of the founding fathers declaring independence from their governing authorities. How ought we to judge their actions? Were they biblically justified in doing so? Even if they were not, can we today be thankful that they did?

Should we support Israel today? Is there an end-times plan for the Jewish people? How does Israel of the Old Testament relate to the Church of the New Testament? Today's discussion is all about how we ought to view Israel today and if it is biblically necessary to be on their side.

From a listener submitted question, we discuss two questions. First, what do we think about books such as Job and Jonah being interpreted as parables? Second, we discuss our views on the rapture and the end times. 

What is the unforgivable sin? Have we committed it without realizing it? Is it actually unforgivable? Is there even an unforgivable sin? This topic seems to be taboo to talk about in the church today, so we take it upon ourselves to discuss what it is, what it means, and how we should view it in light of the Gospel message.

Many people these days use an audiobible, at least from time to time. Is this good? Is it bad? Is it neither? When might it be helpful and when might it be harmful?

Navigating the media and the internet continues to get harder every day. How do we know what is true in the news? How do we engage the internet? How ought we as Christians seek what is true online?

In this unfiltered discussion, the Dummies (along with a cameo from JJ's roommate) discuss the non-serious question of if tattoos gotten while on earth will be on our heavenly bodies. 

In this first episode of 2023, the Dummies discuss new year's resolutions. Are they good? Are they bad? Is it a mindset issue? Should we be doing them? Are they worthless? Is January the best time to start a resolution?

With it being Christmas week, the Dummies have a very short debate regarding Christmas celebration rules. We hope you will join us in January for season 3 of Dummies With Wisdom!

Everyone knows Christmas has been commercialized. Is this actually a problem? Should Christians be rejecting it? Do we even need to celebrate Christmas post-resurrection? All of these questions and more in this week's discussion.

Abortion is a hotly debated topic these days. While the conversations around it are always difficult, it might be even more difficult with someone inside the church that supports abortion to some extent. In this extended length episode, the dummies discuss how we approach these conversations and how we should  prepare.

A listener wants to know, are church denominations a necessary division of the church? Also, at what point is it good for a local church to divide itself? 

From a listener-submitted question today, the Dummies discuss if pastors can have political signs in their yards and how vocal they can be outside of the church in politics while still being healthy and unifying for the church they lead.

Today, the Dummies discuss how the church should stay culturally relevant in the midst of a culture obsessed with ideas such as feminism, equality, COVID, and others.

In this episode, the Dummies discuss if belief in evolution means that a person is not saved. Rather than discussing the merits of the theory, we discuss how it pertains to the Bible and if someone can/should believe in theistic evolution.

From a listener-submitted question, the Dummies discuss how we manage our action against God's potential calling for our lives. How should we act when we are unsure of God's calling or at least unsure of the timing? Should we wait or should we go?

The Dummies answer two listener-submitted questions today. First, do all people hear the gospel before they die? If not, are they still destined to hell? Second, at what age is baptism necessary?

From a listener-submitted question, we discuss Calvinism vs. Arminianism. Where does each side have it right? Where do we disagree? What school of thought do we tend to believe? 

In a listener-submitted question, we discuss body alterations and to what extent they are acceptable. From tattoos to Kim Kardashian, where should we draw the line?

Many churches are concerned with their lack of diversity - not diversity of thought, but of skin color. The question is, is a "white church" necessarily something worth concern? Likewise, should black churches be seeking out more white members?