Dummies With Wisdom

On this Fourth of July weekend, many churches will inevitably play some patriotic songs during their worship services. Is this an issue. We may love America, but how does that relate to the sacred nature of a worship service?

In this listener-submitted question, the Dummies discuss purity culture. Is it good theology? Is it damaging to people? Is the thought correct but the teaching wrong? 

In today's culture, there seem to be more and more people concerned about the pronouns you use when referring to them. How should Christians respond? Should we use false pronouns? Is it worth making a big deal about? Do we ignore pronouns altogether?

We are called to be generous with our money. Many people believe that money has to go to our local church. But what if we don't trust them with our money? What if there are more pressing needs outside the church? Is it acceptable to give to other causes or are we required to give to our churches?

In a listener submitted question, today we talk about ourselves - where we came from, where we are going, what made us leave the Baptist realm, the struggles we have had, and more.

Many Christians have had bad experiences with churches. Sometimes, these experiences push people away from the church and they respond with a hatred towards it. Is this acceptable for Christians? Can a Christian hate the very institution of the faith? We discuss the various reasons for people despising the church and the appropriate responses to it.

We all have those sins in our lives that we commit that seem to have no effect on other people or even really ourselves. How should we view these "little" sins? Are they as serious as the "large" sins that deeply affect our relationships or even our faith? Are they something we should just accept as sinful beings? Today's episode entails both how we should see them as well as how we ought to react...

In the third part of our mini-series, we discuss different important doctrines and if they pertain to one's ability to be saved. Outside of the core Gospel, there are many important topics such as baptism, hell, understanding love, etc. Does a wrong theology in these areas cause one not to be saved? 

Biblical theology traces themes throughout the Bible. Systematic theology asks, "What does the Bible say about ____?" Which of these is more important? Which is more useful in our faith journeys? The Dummies will give you simple answers to these in-depth questions in today's discussion.

To outsiders, the church is often characterized by what we stand against. Inside the church, we often say that our faith is all about what/who we are for. When we consider practical theology (the applicational side of our beliefs), is it more about what we are for, or what we are against? Our discussion today figures out which side we are on today and which way we ought to see it.

In this bonus episode, the Dummies discuss the real world situation where a bunch of people dropped out of a missions trip due to the destination country requiring the vaccine for entry. Is this worth quitting a ministry opportunity or is this an acceptable response? Listen today for an unfiltered discussion.

In this episode, the Dummies discuss whether traditional church denominations or church networks are a better option for the American church today and what the future potentially points towards.

A big debate going on in the Church today is about whether or not we should be singing Bethel, Elevation, Hillsong, etc. music in our churches considering their unorthodox doctrines. Should we use these popular worship songs or should we refuse on principle? We talked about our opinions of these churches (aside from their worship programs) on the August 31, 2021 episode and would encourage you to...

We here at Dummies with Wisdom believe the Bible fully allows the consumption of alcohol, but prohibits being drunk. This raises the question, what does the Bible mean by "drunk?" Today, we discuss a biblical framework for consuming alcohol, including when it is acceptable, and when it is sinful.

In our first bonus episode, we answer two listener-submitted questions. First, should Christians get the vaccine in light of 1 Corinthians 6:19 (our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit)? Second, should marijuana (and its potential legalization) be treated the same as narcotics?

In the first episode of season 2, the Dummies tackle the topic of praying for our leaders' to be removed by office. On this point, we also discuss the idea of joining local militias and the phrase Let's Go Brandon.

Just a short Christmas message from the Dummies and a look at Dummies with Wisdom 2022.

In part 2 of The Far Sides of Politics, the Dummies revisit the question from last episode to discuss the far sides of politics of people outside the church and how we the church must respond to them and their ideologies.

From a question submitted to Ben's church for a sermon series, the Dummies discuss how the far-left and far-right political ideologies hurt the American Church and how the church should be responding to people holding these views within their congregations.

When COVID hit the U.S., it seemed as though almost every church, both big and small, started streaming their services online. With this foundation, it's only natural that the Church will continue to have (or expand) its online presence. Today, the Dummies discuss where the church goes from here and whether we should encourage or discourage the continuation of online church.

In our first listener-submitted question, the Dummies discuss if believers are required to follow little laws such as speed limits and bans on fireworks. Is it a sin, or is it irrelevant to the Gospel? Today's episode gives you our answer.

We hear a lot from the stage about how the church needs more volunteers for an event or some ministry. Are we meant to serve in the church or to serve the people of the church. Today, the Dummies discuss the structure of the American church and how it affects our abilities and desires to serve.

Many white Americans picture Jesus as a white man. Many other cultures around the world picture Jesus in their skin colors as well. Today the Dummies discuss if a wrong picture of Jesus is truly something to be concerned about or if the culture we place Jesus in is the bigger problem.

Sometimes, God seems very active in our lives. Other times, it feels as though he is silent. God has a plan for our lives, but how should we respond when we are not sure what it is? Today, the Dummies discuss whether we should be patient and wait on or actively pursue God's will for our lives

We all desire for our lives to be good, but should we pray that nothing bad ever happens in our lives? Today the Dummies discuss the heart of prayer, and whether praying this is right, wrong, or somewhere in between.