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The guys are excited to welcome DeMyron Haynes to the show. DeMyron is the Assistant Pastor of Congregational Life at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Detroit, MI, one of sanest voices on Twitter. and overall awesome guy. DeMyron shares his testimony, how the Lord called him into ministry, and lessons he's learned about God's faithfulness in times of trial. You can follow DeMyron on twitter at @dem...

The guys return from a two-week hiatus and talk about the start of Pride Month in America. How should faithful Christians respond? Plus, a lengthy discussion on Christianity and natural rights. What do Christians mean when they say we should be laying down our rights? Please remember to subscribe and leave us a review! Intro & Outro Music Credit: Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokodil www.ministrytostate...

It's Rob's finals week and Will gears up for MTS's summer program Commons. They also take a look at the much-discussed piece in First Things, "How I Evolved On Tim Keller." What did the piece get right? Where did we find disagreements? How did the rest of the evangelical landscape respond? How can we foster a spirit of charitable critique while also appreciating men and women who have given their...

The guys are happy to welcome back Katelyn Shelton to the show to discuss the latest news out of the Supreme Court. Are we heading for a post-Roe world? And what will that mean for culture and the church? You can read Katelyn at World Magazine: https://wng.org/authors/katelyn-walls-shelton Please remember to subscribe and leave us a review! Intro & Outro Music Credit: Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokod...

This week, Will sits down with Blake Schwarz, director of Pegasus Fellowship and Central Commons in Dallas to discuss living with Doug Kelly and discipleship. Learn more here: https://thepegasusinstitute.com/programs/pegasus-fellowship Please remember to subscribe and leave us a review! Intro & Outro Music Credit: Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokodil www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

Rob is back after a short break and the guys decide to spend the time talking about the importance of doctrine within discipling relationships. What differentiates discipleship from mere mentorship? And what happens when we fail to place doctrine at the center of our discipleship? Please remember to subscribe and leave us a review! Intro & Outro Music Credit: Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokodil www.mi...

Will zooms with Dr. Brent Nelsen professor at Furman University in South Carolina to discuss the historical context of church and state relations in Europe, how we got to our American context today, some possible future scenarios for the church in America, and the importance of confessional Christianity. Check out Brent Nelsen’s bio and areas of scholarship through the links below. https://www.fur...

The guys return to discuss prayer in our age of anxiety. What are some sources of anxiety and what does the Bible have to say about it? Plus, the special place of prayer in this discussion. Please remember to subscribe and leave us a review! Intro & Outro Music Credit: Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokodil www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

The guys are back to celebrate 100 episodes! They review the past two years of episodes, topics, and guests and share lessons they've learned since the start of the show. Please remember to subscribe and leave us a review! Intro & Outro Music Credit: Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokodil www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

The guys are back for their ninety-ninth episode to discuss issues of sexuality and gender identity precipitated by the controversial parental rights in education bill in Florida. How should Christians think about these issues as they relate to law and policy? Please remember to subscribe and leave us a review! Intro & Outro Music Credit: Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokodil www.ministrytostate.org | @...

This week, Will and Rob discuss the different between sacred and secular spaces. Does this distinction actually exist? And if so, why is it important? Please remember to subscribe and leave us a review! Intro & Outro Music Credit: Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokodil www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

The guys return to pull on some threads from Will's recent readings on the crucifixion and resurrection. How do Christians live in light of both of these events? What impact do they have on how we think about ethics? All this and more! Please remember to subscribe and leave us a review! Intro & Outro Music Credit: Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokodil www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

Will & Rob sit down to share their reactions to the events between Ukraine and Russia and why we should still remember God's sovereignty even amid tragedy. Plus a short debate over the merits of lenten observance. Please remember to subscribe and leave us a review! Intro & Outro Music Credit: Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokodil www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

The guys return for a special episode contemplating the cross and what it means for Christians and a theology of suffering. Plus Will shares some special news. Please remember to subscribe and leave us a review! Intro & Outro Music Credit: Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokodil www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

Will & Rob are back from an exciting Super Bowl weekend to discuss practical ways we can reject the inhumanity of our time and embrace what it means to live as humans. Please remember to subscribe and leave us a review! Intro & Outro Music Credit: Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokodil www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

The guys return for a discussion about the role of prayer in politics. Why do we pray for our political rulers? Do we get anything out of it? All this plus a brief recap of Colbert's comments last week. Please remember to subscribe and leave us a review! Intro & Outro Music Credit: Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokodil www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

The guys return to discuss a swarm of stories touching on cancel culture. Why should Christians care about these conversations? Plus the hometown team gets a new mascot. Please remember to subscribe and leave us a review! Intro & Outro Music Credit: Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokodil www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

The guys return after spending all day at our presbytery meeting to discuss the ways ecclesial traditions influence individual testimonies. Plus, breaking news out of Cooperstown! Please remember to subscribe and leave us a review! Intro & Outro Music Credit: Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokodil www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

We are honored to have special guest Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn join The Will & Rob Show to discuss the historical and political contexts of the Westminster Assembly as well as the specific chapter concerning church and state relations. Dr. Van Dixhoorn is a professor at Westminster Theological Seminary and author of a five-volume work on the Westminster Assembly, "The Minutes and Papers of the Westmin...

The guys return this week for a debate (yes, there's some disagreement!) about religious freedom. But first, we issue a brief mea culpa for accidentally misleading our dear audience last week. Please remember to subscribe and leave us a review! Intro & Outro Music Credit: Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokodil www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

It's a new year and that means it's time to take some time to predict trends, developments, and phenomenon we might see in the coming year both in the church and culture at large. If you like what you hear, please share with your friends, family, and coworkers. And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! Intro & Outro Music Credit: Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokodil (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/...

As we close out 2021, the guys review some of their favorite books from the year. Don't forget to hit Subscribe and share the show with your family and friends! music credit: The Inventors - Land/Water www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

Merry Christmas! The guys are joined by their MTS colleague, Adam Smith, to discuss Ministry to State's advent devotional series: The Politics of Christmas. Please share the episode with your family and friends! And don't forget to Subscribe. music credit: The Inventors - Land/Water www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

Love, it's more than a feeling. The guys return to discuss the parable of the Good Samaritan, its application for politics, and the ways technology distorts how we love. Don't forget to subscribe and make sure to leave us a review! music credit: The Inventors - Land/Water www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

The guys return on this anniversary of the ratification of the 13th amendment to discuss freedom, both in the political and and spiritual kingdoms. Please share with your friends and family and don't forget to leave us a review. music credit: The Inventors - Land/Water www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate