Reason Together

Today on RTP — In this episode, we bring the the last 8 plus years of podcasting to a close and discuss the final listener questions. SPECIAL NOTE: This is the last episode of the Reason Together podcast. Thanks to the generous support of our patrons over the years, we plan to maintain our website and keep the podcast archives available for several years. If you would like to connect with Daniel o...

Today on RTP — In this episode, we address a horrific trend of “sextortion” of teen boys. Then, did Todd Friel get one wrong about Bible TV shows? We follow his statement to its logical conclusion. Finally, if you can’t homeschool, will a Jewish school take your kid? And how exactly would that work? SHOW NOTES: $5 Reason Together T-shirts Family Driven Faith book review Ai = Deception (YouTube lin...

Today on RTP — In this episode, we address a horrific trend of “sextortion” of teen boys. Then, did Todd Friel get one wrong about Bible TV shows? We follow his statement to its logical conclusion. Finally, if you can’t homeschool, will a Jewish school take your kid? And how exactly would that work? SHOW NOTES: $5 Reason Together T-shirts Photo of Thomas & Daniel as news reporters Sextortion I...

Today on RTP — In this episode, we talk about the treatment of unused Bibles and about using discernment when discussing politics. Then, is there a problem with discussing theology after church? In the Aftershow*, we ask if government is above the principles of the beatitudes, and we revisit the topics of the Hegelian dialectic, syncretism, and Provisionism. SHOW NOTES: $5 Reason Together T-shirts...

SHOW NOTES: $5 Reason Together T-shirts Suicide of the West by Jonah Goldberg. Differentiation Through Personality Types: A Framework for Instruction, Assessment, and Classroom Management by Jane A.G. Kise & Beth Russell, pp. 54-60, 72-90 Thomas Strouse quote on the inner circle - " The Author of Scripture indwells the believer and illuminates his understanding of Bible. David said to Jehovah,...

Today on RTP — In this episode, we end up discussing rage rooms and radical hospitality for some reason, followed by a real-time, cold analysis of a potential chiastic structure in the Sermon on the Mount. In the Aftershow, we read examples of ancient humor from an ancient joke book. SHOW NOTES: Philogelos: The First Joke Book Was Ba’al relieving himself? SOTM Chiasm chart (image) Common Christian...

Today on RTP — In this episode, a listener asks an intriguing question about Christ’s temptation and how it differs from our own. Also, should you seek the forgiveness of a person who doesn’t know you wronged them? In the Aftershow, is there a pastoral qualification that changes with the culture? Then Thomas brings up a word he finds personally annoying as well as the possibility that he may have...

Today on RTP — In this episode, we discuss the new movie “Am I Racist?” and ask if Christians should use subterfuge to win the culture war? Also, is there an acceptable form of hypnosis? Then, was Jesus' death enough for our redemption? The answer might surprise you. Later, we also discuss the “witness” of the Spirit and Baptist-ism. SHOW NOTES: $5 RTP Shirt Sale Am I Racist movie Matt responds to...

BONUS - Enjoy this FREE Aftershow! *Normally, the Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Pleading for the Plowboy , Nathan Deatrick’s article Dave Young’s article Thomas Balzamo’s article Daniel Fox’s article Old English audio clip KJV Study Project Scripture Verses Cited: Romans 7 Discuss the Episode Submit a Question, Feedback, or Topic S...

Today on RTP — In this episode, the plowboy has a new advocate in the Bible version debate. Also, how can a young man have certain conversations with his pastor… when the pastor is his dad? Then, what’s the deal with self-worth? BONUS - Don’t miss today’s FREE Aftershow! (available as a separate episode) SHOW NOTES: Pleading for the Plowboy , Nathan Deatrick’s article Dave Young’s article Thomas B...

Today on RTP — We discuss a controversial post from a missionary. And should a foreign missionary send tithes to his sending church in the US? Also, are there potential merits of having an angry expression on your face. In the Aftershow, we get into some surprising details of Covenant Theology. SHOW NOTES: Lott Family Story Lott Family - Family Freedom Project A (Mostly) Pointless Debate of Huge I...

Today on RTP — In this episode, should Christians read self-help books? Also, is voice-cloning a help or a hurt to sermons? Then, is the border crisis God’s way of sending “world missions” to us? And how can a Christian truly enjoy God? SHOW NOTES: The Christian Storyteller by Nathaniel Brown Tim Ferriss' The Four Hour Work Week Sermon Audio Father Abraham song (YouTube) Scripture Verses Cited: Ps...

In celebration of our 200th episode, enjoy this FREE Aftershow episode! All other Aftershow episodes are available only to our Elite Patrons. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch.  Become a Patron Buy a T-shirt Leave an iTunes Review Discuss the Episode Submit a Ques...

Today on RTP — In this very special episode, we come together for the 200th time to hash out ways to connect faith to practice. Then, several of our listeners take us for a trip down memory lane. Our QC editor said this episode is “in the top ten out of all of our episodes” and one of the “cornerstone” episodes of RTP. We hope you enjoy it! We sure did! Don’t miss the FREE Aftershow episode! SHOW...

Today on RTP — In this episode, on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we discuss the Greatest Generation and something that makes today’s generation different. Then, a listener asks for our analysis of Harrison Butker’s purportedly controversial speech. In the aftershow, we discuss a mental trick to gauge the value of your family time. SHOW NOTES: Stats that show the Greatest Generation was different...

Today on RTP — In this episode, we discuss fake pandas. Also, what about obeying rules to get acceptance? Then, is it dishonest to take advantage of a good deal? SHOW NOTES: Fake Pandas at zoo Gospel Partners Media Gospel Partners Media (YouTube video) Parenting: 14 Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family Becoming Free Indeed Jinger Duggar Vuolo on Legalism and Grace Jeremy Vuolo on Gospe...

Today on RTP — Is law the opposite of grace? Also, what is fear-based religion? And when does Matthew 18 NOT apply? In the Aftershow, how much sin can be portrayed in a story, and does the Bible shy away from portraying it? SHOW NOTES: Overcoming Fear-Based Religion 5 Situations in Which Matthew 18 Does Not Apply Unplanned movie Sound of Freedom movie Scripture Verses Cited: 1 John 4:18; 1 Timothy...

Today on RTP — In this episode, we cover a ton of ground on your questions. Can you say “No” to church fellowship activities? Is there a specific thing God doesn’t want you to know? And much, much more! SHOW NOTES: Feminism: The Destroyer of Worlds - Part 5 Biden’s “Come to Jesus” statement Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung Standing for Righteousness on the Job Microsoft Copilot Scripture Verses...

Today on RTP — Is praying for justice against someone contrary to praying for mercy? And is anger with God an acceptable emotion to work through? Also, one argument in the Bible translation debate that needs to be retired. SHOW NOTES: Try the Fleisch-Kincaid calculator for yourself. What happened to the Gospel-centered movement? JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons...

Today on RTP — In this episode, we address a listener question about church raffles. Also, is a neck tie essential in pleasing God? Then we reveal a little-known Bible interpretive error. In the aftershow, should Christian writings always have a moral lesson? SHOW NOTES: *Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron ! JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Today’s episode is br...

Today on RTP — In this episode, we talk about things we learned from Doyle’s Fairies, including our tendency to create false memories and believe untrue things. Then we discuss a couple of terms that we should probably abandon. In the aftershow, a listener asks surprisingly interesting questions involving Jesus and lasagna, and marriage. SHOW NOTES: Exempla Doyle’s Fairies The Mandela Effect False...

Today on RTP — Does being motivated by rewards make you insincere? Is God goal-oriented or process-oriented? And how can a young Christian couple introduce boundaries to the in-laws? Then in the Aftershow, a great question about consistent views of prophecy. SHOW NOTES: Lifestyle Evangelism Soap Creek Armory Exempla Podcast: Doyle’s Fairies JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Today’s episode is brought to you by...

Enjoy this FREE bonus Aftershow episode! Merry Christmas! Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether . Thank you for your support! JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch.  Become a Patron Buy a T-shirt Leave an iTunes Review Discuss the Episode Submit a Question, Feedb...

Today on RTP — It’s Christmas! And we’ve unwrapped a giant box of impassIbility. Then, we discuss what the word “dude” has to do with 1 Samuel 2:25. We’re also including today’s Aftershow Bonus Episode for free to all of our listeners. It got sort of crazy this time. Merry Christmas! SHOW NOTES: Origin of the word dude Divine Impassibility Fallacy Friday: The Root Fallacy Salad Doesn’t Want to be...

Today on RTP — In this episode, we interview David Anderson, the president of Maranatha Baptist University in one of the most wonderful podcast conversations we’ve had. The *Aftershow Episode was even more phenomenal. SHOW NOTES: Maranatha Baptist University Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether . Thank you for your support! *Aftershow available for El...