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In the wake of the brutal murders of Iryna Zarutska and Charlie Kirk, what ought to be the response of government authorities and Christians? While divine justice will not bring these two back from the dead, it does provide a measure of protection, prevention, and peace when it is properly displayed.     Intro music is by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/ . Outro music is "...

I'm back! I'm sharing with you today some lessons I've learned about myself, and also some tips to help you refine your productivity in life. 

The title says it all! 

A short devotional on thanksgiving. May your time with family and friends this holiday week be a blessing and may you give glory to God for His bountiful provision to you!

Don't you love your spouse? My wife is great; she asks me hard questions that makes me think, and I'm so grateful to God for her. The subject of today's episode is a question she asked a few weeks ago, and it is this: "Are Christian's sinning if they don't vote?" I unpack an answer to this question and come to a firm conclusion - check it out!    Intro music is by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): http...

A well known pastor recently disqualified him by bring reproach upon the name of Christ. I have tried to filter my thoughts through a Biblical lens and I'm sharing them with you in this episode. 

In this episode, I define the philosophy of postmodernism. I identify the historical roots of the movement and what postmodernism is a reaction against (rationalism/modernism). Finally, I provide some tips for interacting with people who think in a postmodern way so that you can effectively witness to them. 

There are many aspects of spiritual warfare that we must be engaged in as Christians; the warfare has become more open in recent years due to our society's rejection of God's truth. One area where we must engage in battle is the war over children: Satan wants them to adopt an anti-Biblical, anti-God worldview and we must be aware of his schemes and methods. Fathers ought to be at the forefront of...

Do you feel discouraged right now? What are you doing about it? Have you felt discouraged before? What got you out of it?  Whether you are currently facing discouragement or have already gone through something, or maybe you're not sure how to deal with discouragement when it comes, this episode provides Biblical insight into the types of discouragement that we face as well as Biblical advice on ho...

Have you ever struggled to place an event or Bible character in the proper place of Biblical history? It's something that we all struggle with...my dad came up with this timeline of Bible history and taught it to me as a child and it has been one of the most valuable resources I ever learned from him. Today I'm sharing it with you so that you can benefit from it as well!    Intro music is by Audio...

This episode is the story of how I came to know Jesus Christ as my savior and Lord.        Intro music is by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/ . Outro music is "My Town Yo Town" by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions. 

How do we handle adversity and affliction? Our natural instinct is run from it and to try to avoid it at all costs; however, our God uses it to transform us into the image of His Son.    Intro music is by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/ . I have named this song "Little City Big Sound."  Outro music is "My Town Yo Town" by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions.

This week's episode examines the common arguments that are used in favor of affirming Biblical support for LGBTQ "Christians". There are five common lines of argumentation which have been used to alter the Church's historical position regarding sex and sexuality. I explain each tactic and why it is not a valid argument.  The main problem with accepting an LGBTQ "Christian" is that sin has been red...

What is the Gospel of Affirmation? This is a phrase I coined to describe the willingness of certain so-called Christians to re-define the true Gospel in order to be more "inclusive" of the LGBTQ+ community. The Gospel of Affirmation allows so-called "Christians" to maintain a sexual identity or practice which is contrary to God's created order.  Listen to the full episode for details on how this G...

Often Same Sex Attraction (S.S.A.) is a struggle that Christians face alone. The "church" has often done a poor job of helping believers think through this particular issue and how or when it crosses the line to become sin. Some Christians are afraid of talking about their struggles with it because "LGBTQ" sin has been ostracized as the "worst" kind of sin a person could commit. Of course, this is...

One of the great spiritual disciplines that has been used by God's people all throughout history is the practice of fasting. However, when one examines the evangelical church in America over the last 40-50 years, one would have a hard time discerning if fasting is even relevant anymore. Think about it: When is the last time you heard a sermon or Sunday school lesson on fasting? When is the last yo...

In this episode, I provide a brief overview of the practice and process of church discipline. The relevant Biblical texts are Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, and 2 Corinthians 2:5-8 (the restoration of a brother who was excommunicated) There are, of course, many more details to cover and if you have a specific question regarding church discipline, please leave a comment or email me and I w...

As a pastor, I have been asked this question or a version of it many times throughout my ministry. In this episode, I attempt to answer this question from a Biblical baseline (what does God require?) and also add some pastoral opinions which may help guide you in a more specific manner as you seek to honor God with your life.

Marriage is work...we all know that! But there are habits that you can develop in marriage to make it work easier.  In this episode, I invite my beautiful bride Meredith to join me and we together, we share four habits that will help you make your marriage work easier.  Not married? If you're engaged, dating, or even single, these habits are some that you should talk about developing with your sig...

While this podcast isn't based upon the "reaction and critique" kind of content, an event occurred recently in the conservative evangelical sphere of Christianity which requires comment and clarity. In late January, Pastor Alistair Begg was recorded on a radio program offering advice to a woman who wanted to attend her grandchild's LGBTQ "wedding" ceremony. In his response to her, he suggested she...

As a follow up to episode 125 on "How Many Kids Should I Have?", this episode seeks to answer the question of what methods are morally acceptable for Christians to use in family planning.  I interview my friend and elder-in-training Andrew Winters to get perspective from a Christian who is well-studied in biology. 

It is good to examine your roots - especially your theological roots. Often, we find that the messages and sermons preached in days gone by are as relevant and needed today as they were when first delivered.  Today, I recorded a sermon first delivered by the Original Jonathan Edwards, on December 29, 1734. This was his New Year's message to the congregation. We would all do well to heed the exhort...

From a pastor's perspective, here are the seven most spiritually significant events of this year. These are events where theology and culture, or the church and the culture, have collided and they represent the main points of the spiritual battle we face. 

In case you haven't noticed, since Roe v. Wade was overturned, the pro-life movement has suffered a number of defeats at the state level. I live in Ohio, a state which recently passed Issue 1, which enshrines abortion and abortion access into the constitution of our state.  This episode details three reasons why Pro-Lifers keep losing; there are certainly more reasons than these, however, the thre...

What Biblical principles guide the thinking of Christian couples (or soon to be couples) as they consider family planning? Is it even right to consider family planning, or should you just have "as many kids as God allows"?  In this episode, I provide two Biblical commands that give direction for Christian couples seeking to honor the Lord, as well as a number of factors that should be taken into c...