Christian Combatives

Dr. Ortlund does not believe that the Bible describes a 6-day creation. I would like to know what text leads to his conclusion instead. In this response video I hope to explain why the objections aren't enough to conclude with an alternate reading of the text. I don't believe it is enough merely to say that vagueness in the text allows for alternate readings, but would like to know how someone rea...

Dailywire came out with a new streaming service for kids content called "bentkey" I sat down with my kids to watch an episode or two of each of their shows and this is the review of those shows.

.Someone is found at the wedding feast with the wrong garment, bound hand and foot, and cast into the darkness. What should we make of this passage? I'm joined by Pater Veritas and Rev Jim Huenink to discuss the details, after which you may listen to the recording of my sermon for Trinity 20 on Psalm 27. Let's get into it!

This might be the most chaotic episode title yet. Best case scenario, you get to hear about the Gospel and maybe a perspective you haven't considered. Worst case scenario, you hear the most absurd take on the most bizarre combination of issues you've ever encountered. What do you have to lose? Let's get into it!

Mourning isn't wrong, but it shouldn't be forever. Let's talk about some periods of mourning in the Bible that God brought to an end. He did it because He cares, not just about the one who dies, but the ones who are left behind. In this episode I also talk about the 3 things you should never say at a funeral (because they are inferior to what God says), and talk a bit about sermon writing for Trin...

In a recent podcast episode, Daily Wire host Matt Walsh stated that he didn't believe that pornography addiction was real. Furthermore, for those who struggled with that habit he claimed the only useful advice was to "Just stop it". While willpower is important, that advice isn't terribly useful. In this video I give 10 practical, biblical tips for someone struggling with a pornography addiction....

In round 4 of this Lutheran Rosary adventure, Brother Logan and Amy Schneider each contribute their expertise, knowledge, and experience as to why every Lutheran should be praying a rosary. Let's get into it! PS - Here is a link to Br Logan's video/channel: https://youtu.be/Lv3-a_hhUvk And here is the link to Amy Schneider's facebook group for Lutheran Rosaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/133...

In round 3 of this ongoing conversation about the Lutheran Rosary, I go through the second half of Rev Longaphie's response to my initial Lutheran Rosary video. The episode, or episodes, following this I expect to watch and respond to a video from Brother Logan, who originally spurred on the discussion of this topic. Let's get into it! Ps - Here is a link to Rev Longaphie's channel, the video in p...

In this midweek episode I explain a few of the thoughts I had and interesting details that didn't make it into the sermon for Trinity 13. The second half of this episode is the actual trinity 13 sermon. I don't intend to do this for every sermon necessarily, since some of the sermons are so bad I wish they disappeared, but there is usually much that I want to talk about but don't get a chance to i...

In round 2 of this ongoing conversation about the Lutheran Rosary, I received a response video from Rev. Connor Longaphie. Because he covers so much ground, I've had to break this episode into 2. In this episode we will go through the first half of his video with pauses for running commentary by yours truly. In the next episode, I go through the second half of his wonderful video. The episode, or...

The first episode of this series will look at sermon texts from a Sunday (or two) past and give some summarized commentary on some interesting elements as well as an example sermon. Please let me know if this is a step forward or backward. Let's get into it!

There are some Lutherans who use a rosary to pray. In this episode I hopefully ask some decent questions as to whether or not that's actually a good thing. I also list 3 specific benefits and at least 3 specific dangers. What do you think about it? Let me know! Let's get into it! Check out Br Logan's video on the Lutheran Rosary here: https://youtu.be/kmNGOXnaByY Also, listen to Dr. Jordan B Coope...

Christian rapper and Lutheran Theologian FLAME recently came out with a book that is one part autobiography, 5 parts theology. In this episode I break down what I thought about the book after hearing the audio-book reading of it. Spoiler alert, it was good, much better than I expected and definitely worth checking out. So, let's get into it!

In this episode we discuss, with spoilers, the recent movie "Sound of Freedom" as well as much of the controversy surrounding in it. The topic of this move is pretty disturbing, so the topics discussed might not be appropriate for all ages. Let's get into it!

This episode is just a sermon by Martin Luther that I found particularly useful in study. You may find the text I used here: https://sermons.martinluther.us/Luther_How_Christians_Moses.pdf This translation is in the public domain. Please let me know if there additional Luther sermons in the public domain you'd like to have in audio format. I much prefer to listen to someone reading the sermons tha...

The regulative, normative and inventive principles in worship,If the Bible doesn't prescribe something in the service, is it sinful to include it? Was there any singing in the synagogues, and if not, is it sinful to add music to our divine service? We also talk about the Normative and Instructive principles a little bit. This is my introduction to these distinctions, so there is certainly more nua...

We talk about Acts 5 as well as comparing death from the Lord's Supper to Uzzah being struck dead when he touched the ark, Let's get into it!

Main theme : "How can we be as close to God's command as possible?" NOT "What can we get away with?" - Wine vs grape juice - Bread vs gluten free bread - Is it a table or is it an altar? - Altar against the wall or free-standing table? - What is it? Body and blood or symbol - Open vs closed communion? Why prevent anyone from receiving the gift? - Paedocommunion - Adoration of elements - Reserving...

Each Megasode is a compilation of audio taken from the Youtube/Rumble episodes. The goal is to get all of the content available only previously in video format on to the podcast as audio. These episodes will release every Monday until the podcast is caught up, in addition to regular podcast episodes which will have brand new content. Youtube videos in this episode: Why Easter Matters Why you shoul...

The Artist Stigma and I break down the (somewhat) recent film "The Whale". How does this movie portray Christianity? What moral aspects are dealt with? Is sin glorified? Are any of the characters redeemed? Let's get into it!

Each Megasode is a compilation of audio taken from the Youtube/Rumble episodes. The goal is to get all of the content available only previously in video format on to the podcast as audio. These episodes will release every Monday until the podcast is caught up, in addition to regular podcast episodes which will have brand new content. Youtube videos in this episode: Which is harder; healing or forg...

As a result of a new law in Florida which prohibits exposing minors to "adult live performances", a Furry convention in Florida chose to prohibit all minors from attending at all. I'm joined by one of the founders of The Christian Furry Fellowship, my friend, Thomcat, to discuss why this is a good idea. As a fellow father, he and I also discuss the role of parents in protecting and preparing child...

Each Megasode is a compilation of audio taken from the Youtube/Rumble episodes. The goal is to get all of the content available only previously in video format on to the podcast as audio. These episodes will release every Monday until the podcast is caught up, in addition to regular podcast episodes which will have brand new content. Youtube videos in this episode: The Virgin Birth was impossible...

What does the feminist movement deny about who women are, and what they are capable of? What does it mean to be masculine, according to Scripture? What about violence, or the capacity for violence? Restraint, self-control, and displays of emotion? All this and more in the third and final part of the conversation with the artist Stigma, and the papist Sola Ecclesia! Let's get into it!

Each Megasode is a compilation of audio taken from the Youtube/Rumble episodes. The goal is to get all of the content available only previously in video format on to the podcast as audio. These episodes will release every Monday until the podcast is caught up, in addition to regular podcast episodes which will have brand new content. Youtube videos in this episode: Subversion of Expectations Super...