Front Porch Report

This week John the Baptist has some choice words for hypocrites (aka all of us), but also describes how repentance can lead to forgiveness. Meanwhile, Sam shares some theories for how Luke and Matthew's geneologies of Jesus can be correct, even though they are different. Join the discussion on twitter, instagram or Facebook with #SundaySchoolDropouts  Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (c...

After the Biden administration announced that certain individuals with federal student loan debt will receive forgiveness from $10,000-$20,000, there was a veritable explosion of vitriol and partisan bickering across social media. Unsurprisingly, a nuanced middleground perspective was missing from most of these hot takes. Join Taz and Sam this week as they try to tackle this historic announcement...

Join us this week as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, Texas Summer Style. It's never the wrong time of year to remind ourselves of the "good news of great joy" that a small family and some shepherds got to experience over 2,000 years ago. Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (csbible.com)    Discovery Bible Study Method (www.dbsguide.org)

This week, Taz is joined by his father, Bryon, in a discussion of how suffering can strengthen our relationship with God. Diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in April, Bryon has experienced first-hand how a life can be turned upside down over the course of a single day. Despite the struggles that have accompanied the diagnosis and chemo treatment, Bryon is, in some ways, closer to God than e...

In the wake of a Texas Elementary School mass shooting and the release of a bombshell report on the Souther Baptist Convention's on-going sexual abuse scandal, Taz and Sam are overwhelmed by the tragedy of the world. Join us this week as we think through these heavy issues and seek to find the goodness of God in a truly difficult place.

The Holy Spirit turns everyone into poets this week, and Sam and Taz are here for it. Join us as we discuss God's faithfulness from generation to generation to the Nation of Israel and to the least of these in the second half of Luke Chapter 1.  Join the discussion on twitter, instagram or Facebook with #samvsbabies  Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (csbible.com)   ...

The Angel Gabriel gets his steps in this week as he assists an elderly priest named Zechariah and a young woman named Mary with their unexpected family planning needs. Join Taz and Sam as they discuss Luke 1:1-38, contemplate the freewill of spiritual beings, and try to figure out what ties John, Ezekiel, and Malachi together. Join the discussion on twitter, instagram or facebook with #samsangels...

Taz reads from Luke 1:1 through Luke 9:36 in the Christian Standard Bible translation. Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (csbible.com)

Season 3 of Discovery Bible Study is here, but the book Taz and Sam are going to study is a surprise, even to themselves. Join us this week as they cast lots to pick one of the four gospels, then stick around for important historical and textual context that will guide their discussions of the text this season. Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (csbible.com)   Discovery Bible Study...

In an age of mass-exodus from the Evangelical Christian movement, what can Christ-followers learn from the stories of those who have gone through deconstruction? This week, Sam and Taz interview Yididia, a former believer who grew up with a strong faith, but who now identifies as Atheist/Agnostic.

In the Season 2 finale of Front Porch Report, Taz and Sam discuss calls for Supreme Court Justice John Roberts to retire, as well as controversy surrounding the Rwandan Government. Take The Hint, John Roberts — It’s Time For You To Retire, Too By John F. Harris -2/03/2022 https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/02/03/john-roberts-scotus-justices-00005051 DreamWeek event with Rwandan ambassador...

Can a prayer of faith heal a sick person? Can a Christian lose their salvation? Where has Front Porch Report been for the last month? This week, Cohosts Sam and Taz discuss these and more questions in the thrilling conclusion to the book of James. Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (csbible.com)   Discovery Bible Study Method (www.dbsguide.org)

As Universities across the nation prepare to face each other in NCAA Football Bowl Games, Lucas joins the boys to discuss the season to date as well as speculate on the future of TCU and The Big 12. Finally they close with predictions about some of the most exciting Bowl Game prospects.

In part one of their James Chapter 5 bible study, Sam and Taz discuss what Jesus' half-brother has to say about the topics of wealth, patience, suffering, and divine healing. Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (csbible.com)   Discovery Bible Study Method (www.dbsguide.org)

As Democrats struggle to unify behind the Build Back Better Bill, some critics on the left have pointed out what appears to be a hypocritical element of it. Sam and Taz dive deep into these claims and discuss the ideological impurities of political "pork".   Second-biggest program in Democrats’ spending plan gives billions to the rich   By Alyssa Fowers and Simon Ducroquet - November 16,...

Former U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke announces that he is running for the Democratic nomination in the 2022 Texas Governor's race. This week Taz and Sam unpack Beto's history, his politics and make a few predictions about how this race is going to turn out.

This week Sam and Taz continue their deep dive into James Chapter 4 and discuss what applications they can draw from the text. Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (csbible.com)   Discovery Bible Study Method (www.dbsguide.org)

A former wide reciever for the Las Vegas Raiders faces the end of his career and, potentially, half of his lifetime behind bars for a single night of mistakes. Meanwhile, the U.S. and China are barreling toward a geo-political worst-case-scenario. Join Taz and Sam as they discuss what Christians need to consider in these two imortant developments. Henry Ruggs III drove 156 mph seconds before fatal...

Cohosts Taz and Sam continue their bible study in James Chapter 4. This week, the text reveals the relationship between arrogance, boasting, and disrespect.  Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (csbible.com)  Discovery Bible Study Method (www.dbsguide.org)

As Americans begin to turn their attention away from the Texas border town of Del Rio, Sam and Taz discuss the Christian Worldview implications of another group of Haitian Migrants taking the long, overland journey to the U.S. Southern Border. What motivates these travelers, and how can we apply the principle of the Image of God to what has been described as a "border crisis?" Haitians En Route To...

Cohosts Taz and Sam continue their bible study in James Chapter 3. This week, they dive deep into some fascinating aspects of the text, and draw application from it.  Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (csbible.com) Discovery Bible Study Method (www.dbsguide.org)

Cohosts Taz and Sam continue their bible study in James. This week they bring the Discovery Bible Study questions to bear on Chapter 3, and learn about humanity's most dangerous organ.  Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (csbible.com)  Discovery Bible Study Method (www.dbsguide.org)

On September 1st, a law came into effect in Texas that allows citizens to bring civil suits against those who provide abortions and anyone who "aids and abets" abortion. The political firestorm from this law highlights what a stranglehold the topic has on the American political consciousness. Whether you are Pro-Choice or Pro-Life, chances are you have strong opinions about abortion. This week, jo...

The State of Texas makes history by making it a felony to pay for sex, while a woman from Oklahoma exemplifies that not all heroes wear capes. Texas is the first state to make buying sex a felony. Will this help trafficking victims? By Safia Samee Ali - Aug. 12, 2021 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-first-state-make-buying-sex-felony-will-help-trafficking-n1276617 10 girls on Afghanistan...

Cohosts Taz and Sam continue their bible study in James Chapter 2. This week, they dive deep into the confusing aspects of the text, and draw application from it. Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (csbible.com)  Discovery Bible Study Method (www.dbsguide.org)