Governed by God

On today's episode I finished looking at how God's law can be applied to God's people under the New Covenant. I show how the apostles understood and applied Old Testament laws to the New Testament Church and I also provide some additional examples of how we can do that today. As Christians, we have a tendency to neglect studying God's law. Yet we must never forget that God's law serves a vital fun...

Today is a special edition episode that I did in light of both the passing of RBG and the recent comments on justice by Tim Keller. Given that the Republicans have seemingly decided to proceed with filling the empty seat on the Supreme Court, I want to look at how to fight with both integrity and honor. As for Tim Keller, I will be looking at when to fight and take a stand on issues of morality. W...

On today's episode I look at how God's law applied to the people of Israel and what it means for Jesus Christ to fulfill the law. Why does it matter that Jesus is the new High Priest and has inaugurated a New Covenant? How does that affect the way that the law applies to those who are in Christ? Those are just a few of the questions that I address. Finally, I briefly touch on the traditional divis...

On today's episode I look at what God's law is and why Christians should care about it. I also discuss the three uses of the law as set forth in Scripture. Sadly, too many people call themselves followers of Christ but have no idea what that means for how they should live. I would argue that the primary reason for that is because of biblical illiteracy, especially when it comes to God's law. As al...

Today is the release of the pilot episode for my new show, Governed by God. In this new podcast, I will be focusing primarily on the topics of civics and government from a Biblical perspective. On today's episode I provide a brief overview of the four God-ordained governments and their relationship to one another. Additionally, the new email address for the podcast is thegbgpodcast@gmail.com. Plea...

Today was the final episode for Season 2. With Dillon dedicating much of his time moving into his new house, we plan to start up again in a month or so. In the meantime, I went solo this episode, discussing a wide range of topics such as human rights/responsibilities, responding to the 'Rona, and living in a risky world. My goal was to get into a lot of Scripture on some fairly relevant topics, so...

Today Dillon and I decided to have a more casual conversation on topics like COVID-19, the Church, and Civil Disobedience. Although we touched on a wide variety of subjects, our goal is to have this be just one of many similar conversations. And even though we both slightly differ on our views regarding the pandemic, our goal is to seek unity in Christ and to show grace to those who disagree. So,...

With Dillon unable to join me this week, I decided to do a short Bible study on the passage of Romans 13. What does it mean to submit to the governing authorities? Which ones? What happens if they command us to sin or prohibit us from practicing good works? These are just a few questions that I hope to address on today's episode! As always, feel free to email us at 2guysandabible.podcast@gmail.com...

This week Dillon and I join up virtually again to discuss the concept of leadership. More specifically, we provide some commentary on a book we both read titled Extreme Ownership, written by former Navy Seals Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. While it is not an explicitly Christian book, it contains what we might call "extreme Common Grace." These men touch on some key characteristics of leadership th...

This week Dillon and I met up via the internet in order to discuss the broad topic of suffering. Is all suffering a result of God's judgment or is it more complicated than that? How should people respond to the suffering and evil in their lives? Does it make a difference whether the suffering is individual or if it is national? While we do try to make application to the current COVID-19 pandemic,...

This week Dillon was able to join me for Part II of our discussion of God's Judgment. While last week we considered how God uses natural means to bring judgment upon a nation, today we look at how God's judgment also involves letting people do whatever they want. This is a form of judgment that is not often discussed within the Church, yet it is clearly set forth in Scripture. So please join us as...

With Dillon unable to join me this week, on this episode I began walking through several passages of Scripture that describe God's judgment. While we often think of God's judgment as sudden supernatural events, the Bible actually presents several different forms in which it is delivered. For this episode, I look at the first form of God's judgment: the slow destruction of a nation through natural...

On this week’s episode we interview Pastor C. R. Wiley, author of the book Man of the House. Pastor Wiley talks about the concept of manhood and what it means to build up a house. He also talks about the concept of marriage and family, and how our culture has deviated from what we see both in Scripture and in antiquity. These are just a few of the topics that we touch on, so please come check out...

On this week’s episode we interview Chris Becker, who works within the agricultural department of Del Val University, and who specializes in fruit tree production. He helps us to navigate the rather controversial topic of organic foods and genetically modified foods (GMOs). As Christians, we desire to be good stewards of our bodies, our environment, and our finances. Should we therefore pay a bit...

On this week’s episode we discuss the topic of evangelism. What is the gospel and how do we share it? Should we simply focus on our actions and good works or should we engage in discussion, debate, and dialogue with others? What about the common phrase that we should share the gospel at all times and use words only when necessary? We address these questions, and more, on today's episode. As always...

On this week’s episode we interview David Smith about his most recent book Who’s Got Your Back? where David addresses the topic of making and keeping friendships among men. David shares what he learned about friendship from his own experiences as well as from Scripture. How important are biblical friendships among men? What do those friendships look like? How do we even begin to pursue and grow su...

This week we interview Dr. Chris Christensen on the topic of euthanasia, a term that literally means “good death.” What does it mean to have a good death? What is the difference between euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide and what does the Bible have to say about life and death? Dr. Christensen helps us to answer these questions, and more, on today’s episode. As always, please email us at 2g...

Today we look at the right to self-defense and, more specifically, the issue of gun control. In our culture, that topic tends to become a very difficult one to address, especially after a mass shooting. As Christians, we want to be able to approach this topic fairly and from a biblical perspective. What does the Bible say about self-defense? Do firearms have a place in individual self-defense in t...

Today we move from our broader discussion of human rights to the more specific topic of the right to life. What is the right to life and who has it? Where does it come from and when is it forfeit? What does the Bible say about things such as the death penalty? If a person is pro-life, do they have to be against the death penalty? We address these central questions and more on today's episode! As a...

This week we address the topic of human rights, including how the concept of "rights" has been twisted in our modern culture. Where do rights come from and do they really exist? If they do exist, how do we know what they are and why they should be recognized? We address those questions and more on today's episode! If you have any questions on this topic that you would like us to answer, please go...

On this week's episode we discuss some biblical principles regarding managing our personal finances. We also dive into the topic of tithes and offerings, looking at what Scripture has to say about charitable giving. Ultimately, we hope that this discussion challenges you to think about how you handle your own finances as a steward under God's authority. If you wish to send us any feedback or quest...

Today we discuss the topic of entrepreneurship with Franco Urbaez, a devout Christian who is involved in no less than four different businesses. Franco shares some of his personal experiences as well as how he first became interested in starting his own company. Most importantly, Franco talks about how biblical principles and a Christian worldview have enabled him to stand firm in both the good ti...

Today we define and discuss a biblical understanding of Capitalism. What is Capitalism and what are its main tenets? Is it morally acceptable to pursue profit? Where does generosity and charity fit in a Capitalist system? Dillon leads us in tackling these questions on today's episode. Please feel free to email us any questions or comments at 2guysandabible.podcast@gmail.com, or visit our website a...

On today's episode we address the topic of socialism. What is socialism and what are its core tenets? What does the Bible have to say about socialism and how might Christians exercise discernment in approaching the topic? How does socialism differ from, or relate to, the ideology of Marxism? Join us as we dive deep into these questions on the podcast! As a reminder, if you have any questions or co...

On today's episode, we launch our second season by diving right into a very difficult topic, that of racial reconciliation. We are joined by Pavel Bugriyev, Director of Youth Ministry at Hilltown Baptist Church. Aside from sharing his own experiences of being a stranger in a strange land, Pavel explains how the Bible provides the foundation for genuine racial and ethnic reconciliation.