It Stands Written Podcast

How do you know if a pastor, theologian, or online teacher can actually be trusted? In this episode of the It Stands Written podcast, the guys dig into one of the most pressing questions for Christians today: how to identify trustworthy teachers — and how to spot the dangerous ones. The guys walk through key passages from 1 John, 1 Timothy, 2 Peter, and Deuteronomy, unpacking the biblical "ac...

Why do Christians disagree — and when does disagreement cross the line into division? In this episode of the It Stands Written podcast, Justin, Braden, Ernest, and Ty continue their series So You're Saved, Now What? by diving into the world of secondary doctrines. Building on last week's discussion of primary doctrines like the atonement, resurrection, and the virgin birth, the guys expl...

In Episode 101 of the It Stands Written podcast, Justin, Braden and Ernest are joined by first-time guest Ty Erickson for a conversation that's both grounding and thought-provoking. The team tackles a question that trips up new and longtime believers alike: Why do Christians disagree about things? From church splits and denominational differences to competing interpretations of baptism, escha...

In this milestone 100th episode of the It Stands Written podcast, hosts Elijah and Justin Erickson sit down for a deeply personal and gospel-rich conversation centered on the power of personal testimony. Before Elijah shares his own story, Justin unpacks the profound purposes of a testimony — from rekindling your first love for Christ, to serving as a vehicle for the gospel message itself. Drawing...

In this episode of It Stands Written, Justin, Braden, and Ernest tackle one of the most important — and potentially dangerous — questions for new believers: what does real life change actually look like after salvation? Rather than handing new Christians a checklist of dos and don'ts, the guys walk through 1 John to uncover the foundational truths every young believer needs to internalize fir...

Where do you belong after you come to faith in Christ? In Episode 98 of the It Stands Written podcast, Justin, Braden, Ernest, and Elijah tackle one of the most practical and urgent questions for new believers: how to find, join, and stay committed to a local church. The guys unpack what the word "church" actually means — a called-out assembly of redeemed people — and why the New Testame...

In this episode of the It Stands Written podcast, Elijah sits down with co-host Braden as the guest to hear his full testimony — a raw and honest look at what God does when He opens blind eyes. Braden shares about growing up with divorced parents, a nominal Christian background, and no real foundation in Scripture, spending his youth chasing acceptance through music, expensive clothing, and the de...

In this episode of the It Stands Written podcast, hosts Elijah and Braden welcome Rick, a friend from Desert Bible Church, to share his testimony as part of their ongoing series inspired by 1 Peter 3:14-15 — a call to always be ready to give an account for the hope within us. Rick opens up about being saved at a young age after his father came home from a military stint with a newfound faith that...

In this bonus testimony episode of the It Stands Written podcast, hosts Braden and Elijahsit down with Emerson, a young woman who gave her life to Christ just eight months ago. Emerson shares her raw and powerful story — from growing up without a clear understanding of the gospel to spending years in the LGBTQ community. She opens up about how her brother's bold challenge at a Christmas dinne...

In this episode of the It Stands Written podcast, hosts Braden and Elijah launch a new testimony series by welcoming a special guest — Pam, a woman from their church with a remarkable conversion story. Raised in a practically atheistic home by two doctors, Pam grew up with zero exposure to Jesus, the gospel, or the concept of sin, and by age 40 considered herself one of God's favorites simply...

In this episode of the It Stands Written podcast, the guys continue their series "So You Are Saved, Now What?" by diving deep into the discipline of prayer — the essential practice of talking to God. The guys open with an honest confession: prayer is hard work, and most of us don't do nearly enough of it. They break down the common barriers to a consistent prayer life, from distract...

In this episode of the It Stands Written podcast, Justin, Braden, and Elijah tackle one of the most pressing questions for new and seasoned believers alike: how does God speak to us today? The guys dig into the common ways Christians claim to hear from God — still small voices, feelings of peace, prophetic words, open and closed doors, and dramatic signs — and test each one against the sufficiency...

On this episode of the It Stands Written podcast, Justin sets the stage for one of the biggest priorities for the church: effective salt and light-and namely, in the oppressing reality of human-trafficking that is destroying our country. Jesus does not tell us to BE the salt and light of the earth, He tells us that we ARE the salt and light of the earth (Matt 5:13-20). It's time for us to act...

In this episode of the It Stands Written podcast, the men continue their series "So You're Saved, Now What?" by diving deep into the question: What actually happened to me when I believed? The guys unpack the rich theological realities that become yours the moment you place your faith in Christ — starting with adoption, the stunning truth that you've been legally transferred ou...

In this first episode of the "So You're Saved—Now What?" series, hosts Braden, Justin, Ernest, and Elijah tackle one of the most fundamental questions new believers face: Did God truly forgive all of my sins—past, present, and future? The conversation explores the crucial distinction between legal forgiveness, which establishes your eternal standing before God, and parental forgiven...

Welcome back to the It Stands Written Podcast! In this weeks episode Justin, Braden, Elijah, and Ernest tackle the complex topic of modern geopolitical perspectives on Israel and how Christians should approach the nation today. They examine what Zionism really means, discuss the Genesis 12 promise about blessing Israel, and challenge the cartoonish interpretations that suggest blindly supporting e...

In this episode, the It Stands Written team dives into the theological debate between covenant theology and dispensational theology, focusing on how these systems interpret Scripture differently. The conversation explores the history and evolution of dispensationalism, from John Nelson Darby's original framework to modern progressive dispensationalism, which addresses many criticisms of earli...

In this episode of It Stands Written, Jusitn, Braden, Ernest, and Elijah tackle one of the most challenging questions in covenant theology: How do Christians participate in the New Covenant when it wasn't originally made to them? Through a deep dive into Romans 11, the hosts unpack the powerful imagery of Gentile believers being grafted into Israel's olive tree—not as replacements, but a...

In this episode, the men of the It Stands Written podcast continue their series on covenant theology and dispensationalism by diving deep into the new covenant. The hosts take an expository approach, examining key Old Testament passages from Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel to understand God's promises of forgiveness, the indwelling Holy Spirit, and a new heart for His people. They explore the c...

In this episode of It Stands Written, the guys delve into the Davidic Covenant, examining God's unilateral promise to establish an eternal kingship through David's lineage. The team examines key passages from 2 Samuel 7, Psalm 89, and 1 Kings 11, demonstrating how God's covenant with David guarantees a literal, physical throne in Jerusalem that will be occupied by the Messiah foreve...

In this episode of It Stands Written, Justin, Braden, Elijah, and Ernest tackle a foundational question in the dispensationalism versus covenant theology debate: Has God rejected Israel? Through a detailed examination of Romans 3, 9, and 11, the hosts demonstrate that God's covenant promises to ethnic Israel remain irrevocable despite their unbelief. They explore Paul's argument that whi...

In this episode of the It Stands Written podcast, Braden, Justin, Elijah, and Ernest continue their series on covenantal theology and dispensationalism by examining the Mosaic Covenant. The hosts explore how God established this bilateral covenant with Israel at Mount Sinai, giving them the law as a standard of holiness that would reveal their sin and need for a Savior. They discuss the dramatic s...

In this episode of the It Stands Written Podcast, Justin, Braden, Elijah, and Ernest discuss the Abrahamic Covenant. They focus on its unilateral nature, emphasizing that it was a promise made to Abraham by God with no conditions. They touch on different aspects of the covenant, including the promise of the Seed, land, blessings, and a great name for Abraham. They expand on the fact that this cove...

Welcome back to the first episode of the It Stands Written Podcast of 2026! After a short break for the holidays, Justin is back with Braden, Elijah, and Ernest to continue their discussion of dispensationalism and covenant theology. To start, they distinguish between theological covenants and biblical covenants. This preface sets the stage for the rest of their discussion, which will focus on bib...

Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of the It Stands Written Podcast. Today’s conversations focuses on two main theological systems - covenant theology and dispensationalism. We seek to offer a clear understanding of both schools of thought and the ways each approach’s and organizes the stories of Scripture. As we explain each perspective we look at how they read the Bible as a whole,...