Doctrine Matters Podcast

Can too much of a good thing actually be a bad thing? On this episode of the podcast I talk about the reality of talking too much about being reformed in our theology, or the Reformation, or the reformers. If we aren't careful we could be a stumbling block to our community as well as some of our own members. Take a listen to the podcast and let me know your thoughts. Feel free to email your though...

There is so much chaos in our world today. Although it seems confusing, God is not the author of this confusion and He remains sovereign through it all.

Public School is part of the arm of the government. Many public schools are told what to teach. There are many questions to ponder. Are they trying to indoctrinate our kids? Are their faithful teachers? Should you home-school? These are just a few questions we must answer. On this episode I help walk through some of the issues and offer my own families struggle with public school and moving to hom...

Dr Steven Lawson was with Dr. Macarthur several days ago. Yesterday he said at our conference “John is ready to go to jail”. The American church has difficult but amazing times ahead. I don’t think these officials know that of all the preachers they could have went after they picked the wrong guy. Macarthur is a warrior. You may not agree with him on every point of theology but he is a lion.

This episode comes to you from the road in Conway, Arkansas after a lecture from Dr. James White at Grace Bible Church and Grace Bible Theological Seminary. Dr. White talked about a coming persecution which should make us think about what we, as believers, will do when this persecution happens. Will we stand firm, or will we bow the knee to the culture and society? Along with persecution, God will...

Both Francis Chan and Todd White have said some things lately. Let's take a look at what each of them have said and how we should respond.

Many pastors are continuing to make decisions in the midst of a pandemic. How will you support your pastor, elders, and leadership during this difficult time? Todd White has also claimed to repent. What should our response be as believers? Find out on this episode of the Doctrine Matters Podcast.   Todd White Repenting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK6_MNSqX2s&t=1005s

A large Church in Southern California defied the governors orders to not gather as the Church. Were they right or wrong? What would you do? On this episode we get into gathering as the Church during a pandemic, as well as our response to Churches like Grace Community as well as others in our own city.  

What a time to be alive! With so much happening in our world what do we do while we wait?  

Have you ever had anyone ask you what Church you go to, and when you tell them they gasp and then tell you why you shouldn't be there? There are so many Churches in our world that people need to stay away from. But what about those God honoring, Christ exalting, Biblical Churches? When someone says to stay away from one of those Churches, it's usually because the teaching is different from the way...

With everything that is happening in our world today, should Churches take a stance? Should the Church let the congregation and the community know where it stands on the issues in our culture today? Regardless of what side of the fence each Church finds itself on, I believe it's important to convey that message to a watching world. On this episode, I talk briefly about taking a stance and making a...

In this episode I talk about abortion and adoption. I begin with stating my position on abortion and move to challenging the Church to speak up. The topic will then shift to adoption and one of the most sobering quotes from this episode is, "It is easier to abort a baby in this country than it is to adopt one." Take a listen as I encourage and challenge the Church to step up for the unborn and to...

Our country is more divided now more than ever. Every single day we hear something new that adds to the ever growing list of concerns that we have for our country. Whether it be debates over a flag, masks, protests, or racism, the country is not united. As Christians we must be careful not to add to the division by promoting anything over the God of the Bible. Everything we talk about, debate, or...

Every Church wants to grow, but not all Churches want to grow the right way. With so many Churches using gimmicks to lure people in, sadly the depth of God's Word lacks and the whole counsel of God is almost never preached. How should a Biblical Church seek growth the right way? What comes first, spiritual or numerical growth? On this episode I take a look at the futility of entertainment driven C...

Our world seems to be in utter chaos. However, God is not a God of confusion and chaos, but a God of order. Although things seem chaotic we must understand that God in His providence and power is allowing all things to work out according to His perfect plan. How should Christians respond? On this episode I lay out exactly how we should live in this world from a Biblical perspective.

There are so many things in this world that want our attention. When something gets our attention we have a decision to make. Do we follow our thoughts on what has captivated us and conform to the patterns of the world around us? The Bible teaches us that we should not conform to the pattern of this world, instead we should be transformed by the renewing of our minds. What does it mean to renew ou...

Are you tired of everything going on in the world today? Are you tired of the “woke” rhetoric? What is going on in the world today, especially within the Southern Baptist Convention that seems to be becoming more and more “woke” as the days go on. How do we respond to this? Is the Gospel sufficient? Is the Gospel the only thing we should use in the fight against sin? In this episode we look specif...

As a result of the murder of George Floyd we have seen peaceful protests lead to riots, that have led to more injuries and murder, only to lead to cancellations of TV shows plus a neighborhood in Seattle taken over by Antifa. As believers, what are we supposed to do with all of this chaos in our world? Take a listen as we uncover exactly what we should be doing in the midst of a world that has gon...

Depression is real, and it hurts, but can we have true joy in the midst of depression? If so, where do we find it? Are we to look for joy? Take a listen to the latest episode of the Doctrine Matters Podcast to hear a few practical ways for us to have joy, even in the midst of depression.   If you would like to help support the Doctrine Matters Podcast check out the merch store at www.teespring.com...

Anxiety and depression are real issues in our world today. Sometimes depression leads to suicide. In this episode Steven unpacks ways that we can hopefully and prayerfully overcome bouts of depression at the same time escaping the temptation to take our own life. This is a very hard subject to talk through but we can talk about it from a Christian worldview to help men and women overcome depressio...

Today is a day of protest on social media. The idea is to blackout your social media account for a day in protest to the oppression that black people feel and have felt for years and years. Today is a day where you are encouraged to do your own research as to why their is oppression in the black community. Is this the  best course of action to begin reconciliation? Should we trust everything we re...

What is the remedy for the state of our union? Everywhere we look we see sin and frustration. Our nation seems to be in distress and we clearly need something that works. What works? Listen as we break down the most recent frustrations in our nation today and what needs to be done about it. 

What is going on in our world today? From a Mayor saying she would destroy Church buildings to cops potentially killing someone captured on a cell phone video, to a potential racist phone call made to the police. Should Christians be silent through all of this? Should we sit by and watch it all happen having nothing to do with the brokenness in our world? Take a listen to Pastor Steven unpack a fe...

Is the Church and State separate? It is supposed to be, but I don't think it is. During this interesting time it seems the state in many locations has waged war against the Church. Could this be persecution? The beginning of what could end in violent persecution? What can we do as the Church? 

Everywhere you look you will see fallen man. Sin is everywhere. Sin seems to be taking over our news, our social media, our lives! We are consumed by it. We see total depravity on full display, but what is the cure? The Gospel of Jesus Christ. Listen to this episode to hear a few things in the media today that point to the depravity of man and what we as Christians need to be doing about it.