Equipping You in Grace

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains how biblical eschatology—the doctrine of the last things—is not a topic to avoid or fear, but a powerful, life-shaping truth rooted in the gospel. Scripture presents eschatology as central to Christian hope, holiness, mission, and endurance. You'll learn: • What the Bible teaches about Christ's return, final judgment, and the new hea...

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explores how the exclusive claim of redemption through Jesus Christ confronts the rising challenges of religious pluralism and post-Christian culture. From defining the biblical doctrine of redemption to offering practical guidance for gospel clarity, this episode equips believers to stand firm in the truth and proclaim Christ alone with conv...

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins tackles a growing trend in both secular and Christian culture—the redefinition of sin as psychological dysfunction. Rather than calling sin what it truly is—rebellion against a holy God—modern thought often reframes it as trauma, low self-esteem, or emotional brokenness. While Christians should never minimize genuine suffering, when we trade...

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins exposes the distortions surrounding spiritual warfare and equips Christians to stand firm in the truth of God's Word. You'll learn: • What spiritual warfare is and isn't • Why prayer and Scripture are our true weapons • How false teachings from movements like the NAR and "deliverance ministries" distract from Christ • What the Armor of God in...

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins addresses one of the most pressing challenges to the Christian worldview: the supposed conflict between science and the Bible. With clarity and conviction, Dave dismantles common myths about evolution, the age of the earth, fossil dating, and intelligent design—pointing listeners back to the authority and sufficiency of Scripture. Topics cove...

In this timely and theologically rich episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the series Equipping the Mind and Heart – Biblical Truth for a Challenging Culture. He tackles one of the most urgent questions of our day: Who has the right to define reality? As our culture promotes subjective truth, fluid identity, and radical autonomy, this episode calls Christians back to the unsha...

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explores how Christians can stand firm on the unshakable foundation of God's Word in a culture where truth has been replaced by personal preference and moral relativism. Drawing from Psalm 11:3—"If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?"—we look at: • The collapse of truth in our culture and the church • The authority and s...

A biblical worldview isn't a luxury—it's a lifeline. In this episode, Dave Jenkins launches a new series exploring why understanding and embracing a biblical worldview is essential for every Christian. We'll define what a worldview is, why it matters for every part of life—truth, identity, morality, salvation—and how you can cultivate a Christ-centered framework in today's confused culture. From c...

This episode of Equipping You in Grace wraps up our June series on gender, sexuality, and the gospel. Dave Jenkins answers listener questions, including: • What are biblical gender roles? • Should Christians use preferred pronouns? • Can someone be gay and still be a Christian? • How do we love LGBTQ+ friends without compromising truth? • What should churches teach about sexuality and identity? •...

In this special update of Equipping You in Grace, Dave explains the recent sound quality issues affecting some podcast episodes and shares the steps taken to resolve them. The problem wasn't the microphone itself, but issues with the signal chain, including faulty XLR cables, a bad USB cable, and the laptop's internal microphone being enabled. All of these have been corrected, resulting in a clear...

In this bold and biblical episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins addresses the growing cultural pressure surrounding LGBTQ+ ideology and how it has infiltrated not just the public square—but the Church. As part of our Rooted and Resolved series, this episode calls Christians to stand firm on the unchanging truth of God's Word with clarity, courage, and compassion. You'll learn: • How the...

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins addresses one of the most pressing and sensitive issues of our day: transgender ideology. With biblical clarity and gospel compassion, Dave explains what God's Word teaches about gender, identity, and creation—and how Christians can respond with truth, love, and hope. Topics include: - A biblical worldview of gender (Genesis 1, Matthew 19, Ps...

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins talks with Bryan Osborne from Answers in Genesis about how Critical Race Theory (CRT) is reshaping cultural views on gender, identity, and truth—and why God's Word offers a better foundation. They discuss: • What CRT teaches about power and identity • How it influences gender confusion • Why Scripture gives clarity and hope • How churches and...

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins is joined by Mike Riccardi, Pastor of Local Outreach Ministries at Grace Community Church and Assistant Professor of Theology at The Master's Seminary, to discuss the biblical foundation for gender, how Christians should respond to transgender ideology, and how the Church can walk with compassion and conviction in a confused age. Topics discu...

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains what transgender sanctuary cities are, where they're appearing, and why Christians must respond with biblical clarity, conviction, and compassion. You'll learn: – What transgender sanctuary cities are and how they function – How these laws affect parents, churches, and Christian schools – What Scripture teaches about gender, identity...

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins tackles the widespread pornography epidemic affecting many believers and churches today. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and pastoral insight, Dave exposes the lies pornography tells and offers gospel-centered hope for true freedom. Listeners will be equipped to understand the epidemic biblically, confront common deceptive messages wi...

In this powerful episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins addresses how the Church can respond with biblical conviction and pastoral clarity to the confusion surrounding transgenderism and gender identity. Drawing from Scripture, theology, church history, and pastoral experience, Dave unpacks: • Why gender identity is a theological and pastoral issue • How the gospel speaks to our whole per...

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins begins the Rooted & Resolved series by addressing one of the most urgent issues facing the Church—biblical sexuality and human identity. Through the example of Riley Gaines and her courageous stand for biological truth, we consider how Christians can stand firm on God's Word in an age of confusion and compromise. Topics Covered: • The backlas...

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins answers listener-submitted questions about how to read and study the Bible faithfully and fruitfully. Whether you're just beginning to engage with Scripture or seeking to go deeper in your study, this episode offers practical insights, theological clarity, and Christ-centered encouragement for your daily walk with the Lord. Topics Covered: •...

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins tackles one of the most common and persistent objections to the Christian faith: the claim that the Bible is full of errors. Dave walks through key Scripture, theology, and apologetics to help Christians respond to this accusation biblically, carefully, and faithfully. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the nature of God's Word and...

How should Christians respond to today's confusion and compromise? In this episode, Dave Jenkins walks through the biblical storyline—Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Consummation—to help believers stand firm in truth and grace. You'll be encouraged to engage the culture with Scripture, humility, and gospel hope. Topics: • The sufficiency of Scripture. • Truth and love in cultural engagement. • Hol...

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explores the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)—a fast-growing movement that promotes modern-day apostles, prophets, dominion theology, and signs and wonders. Dave explains how NAR teachings depart from sound biblical doctrine and equips listeners with truth from Scripture to stand firm in the faith. Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or co...

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins addresses the growing challenge of theological liberalism within the church. He explains why Christians must uphold the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, remain committed to sound doctrine, and learn to contend for the faith with both love and truth. Through biblical and practical insight, Dave helps listeners recognize the signs of fal...

📄 Episode Description: In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, host Dave Jenkins explores the rich history of biblical interpretation, tracing its development from ancient Judaism and early Christianity through the Middle Ages, the Reformation, and into modern times. Discover how historical contexts, cultural shifts, and theological debates have shaped the way Scripture is understood today. Wh...

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins addresses the growing trend of theological drift in the Church and explains why a high view of the Bible is non-negotiable. Drawing from Scripture and church history, Dave challenges listeners to reject the pressure to compromise and instead remain steadfast in the authority, sufficiency, and clarity of God's Word. Listeners will walk away eq...