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God is God and we are not. How we think of him as revealed in scripture is important and today, Greg and RD discuss Reformed Theology: what it is, what it isn't and how it makes much of God and his grace to us. RD references our episode “The Bible is Real Life.”  For more information on this podcast, visit podcast.fellowshipknox.org   You can also e-mail questions or topic ideas to offstage@fellow...

Oh my, here we go: Revelation. We're continuing our Bible Study series with the book of Revelation. Why is this book in the Bible? What is revealed about Christ and our relationship with him through the text? And what are some common misconceptions (there are many) people derive from this book? These questions and more. Previous episodes in our Bible Study series: How to Study the Bible Genesis  M...

We discussed the topic of deconversion in the first season of our show but since then, we've witnessed it more and more. Why is this happening? How do we approach this? What do we say to our friends who are deconstructing? And what if we ourselves are wrestling through this? In the first season of our show, we discussed this topic. In Today’s discussion, we want to trace how this has changed since...

Recently a bombshell report was released revealing abuse and how it was handled within the Southern Baptist Convention. Honestly, as people of God, what do we do with that? And what about other high-profile churches where we have seen such failures? Greg and RD consider these questions as always, through the lens of scripture. Greg references Russell Moore’s article This Is the Southern Baptist Ap...

Marijuana exists in a gray area and as more states move towards decriminalization and legalization for both medicinal and recreational use, how are we as followers of Jesus to engage this? As Greg and RD mentioned, this summer we’re doing a Revelation Vodcast. We will have more information soon.  Greg references 1 Corinthians 6:12.   RD reads from Galatians 15:13-25. You can also e-mail questions...

Last week a new development from the Supreme Court has ignited the abortion debate here in the US. In this special response episode, Greg and RD offer their opinions on what this means and give a vision for how we as Christians can respond. Greg references our earlier episode on Biblical Worldview and Abortion with Stacie Johnson.   RD references an article in Politico that broke this story.  For...

What does the Bible say about the Death Penalty? Does the death penalty honor God? And how are we to approach this as followers of Jesus? Greg and RD discuss this hot topic as always through the lens of scripture. Greg and RD reference Genesis 9:6. For more information on this podcast, visit podcast.fellowshipknox.org   You can also e-mail questions or topic ideas to offstage@fellowshipknox.org  ...

Ok, so Jesus comes back from the dead and then what happens next? Today Greg and RD dive into the Ascension and how vital this doctrine is to our theology and our walks with Christ. Today we’re talking about the Ascension in Acts 1:6-11.   Greg references Luke 24:42 .  RD references Hebrews 10:11. RD references Matthew 28:16-20 . Greg references are past episode I s it Mystery or is it Chaos?   RD...

Join us this Holy Week each day as we follow the story beginning on Palm Sunday all the way through Easter.  It’s Easter Sunday. He’s alive. Today we’re telling the story as recorded in Matthew 28:1-10 , Mark 16:1-14 , Luke 24:1-44 and John 20:1-29 . For more information on this podcast, visit podcast.fellowshipknox.org   You can also e-mail questions or topic ideas to offstage@fellowshipknox.org...

Join us this Holy Week each day as we follow the story beginning on Palm Sunday all the way through Easter.  Today is Holy Saturday. In the Gospels this is recorded in Matthew 27:62-66. For more information on this podcast, visit podcast.fellowshipknox.org   You can also e-mail questions or topic ideas to offstage@fellowshipknox.org    

Join us this Holy Week each day as we follow the story beginning on Palm Sunday all the way through Easter.  Today is Good Friday. In the Gospels, Friday is recorded in Matthew 27 , Mark 15 , Luke 22-23 and John 18-19 .  RD references The Passion of the Christ.  For more information on this podcast, visit podcast.fellowshipknox.org   You can also e-mail questions or topic ideas to offstage@fellows...

Join us this Holy Week each day as we follow the story beginning on Palm Sunday all the way through Easter.  Today is Maundy Thursday. We are looking at a few texts but specifically the Upper Room Discourse in John 13-17 . Also see Matthew 26 , Mark 14 and Luke 22 .  RD references a Todd Agnew song “Did You Know?”  For more information on this podcast, visit podcast.fellowshipknox.org   You can al...

Join us this Holy Week each day as we follow the story beginning on Palm Sunday all the way through Easter.  Today we are discussing the Anointing at Bethany in Mark 14 , Matthew 26 and John 12.  For more information on this podcast, visit podcast.fellowshipknox.org   You can also e-mail questions or topic ideas to offstage@fellowshipknox.org    

Join us this Holy Week each day as we follow the story beginning on Palm Sunday all the way through Easter. Today we are discussing Jesus’s Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24 and 25 , Mark 13 and 14 and Luke 21 .   RD references 1 Peter 2:1-10 .  For more information on this podcast, visit podcast.fellowshipknox.org   You can also e-mail questions or topic ideas to offstage@fellowshipknox.org    

Join us this Holy Week each day as we follow the story beginning on Palm Sunday all the way through Easter.  Today we are discussing Jesus cursing the fig tree in Mark 11 , Matthew 21 and Luke 13 .  Greg references Romans 11:11-24 . For more information on this podcast, visit podcast.fellowshipknox.org   You can also e-mail questions or topic ideas to offstage@fellowshipknox.org    

Join us this Holy Week each day as we follow the story beginning on Palm Sunday all the way through Easter. Today, we're meditating on the Triumphal Entry recorded in Matthew 21, Mark 11, Luke 19 and John 12. The Triumphal Entry is recorded in Matthew 21 , Mark 11 , Luke 19 and John 12  For more information on this podcast, visit podcast.fellowshipknox.org   You can also e-mail questions or topic...

Most people didn't sign up to fight in a culture war. But we see them all around us and today Greg and RD talk about institutions, how they are central to culture and how we as followers of Christ play a role in shaping them. Greg references 1 Corinthians 5:12   Greg and RD reference Greg’s sermon from Sunday. Oh did y'all know Greg was from Texas? He alludes to that in this episode (surprise surp...

In our reading of the Bible, we often forget to realize this is a real story with real people in a real place. Today Greg and RD discuss how reading it through this lens is essential to our life in Christ. Greg references our recent episode on Chaos vs. Mystery.  RD references Hebrews 11   RD references A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis   Greg references Matthew 12 RD references The Innkeeper by John...

On today's episode Greg and R.D. dive into what baptism and the Lord's Supper mean to us. Are we saved because of them or do we do them because we are saved? What are specifics for how we are to take part in them? We answer these questions and so many more.  Here’s the story Greg and RD are referencing For more information on this podcast, visit podcast.fellowshipknox.org   You can also e-mail que...

A lot of times, God's plan doesn't make sense to us. But is He still in control? Will He bring good from it? And can we trust Him? The answer is yes even when things still don't make sense. Join us as Greg and RD approach this topic Biblically and from their personal experiences. Greg references his sermon The Word and the Dragon Greg references 2 Peter 1:3   Greg references Psalm 89 Greg referenc...

Greg and R.D. share what's been on their hearts and minds with regards to the conflict in Ukraine and what that means for Christians in a world that feels more frightening every day. For more information on this podcast, visit podcast.fellowshipknox.org   You can also e-mail questions or topic ideas to offstage@fellowshipknox.org  

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This week, Greg and RD are joined by Stacie Johnson to discuss abortion through the lens of a biblical worldview. How can we as believers be faithful to scripture in this area? Does science agree with the Bible? How can we engage our friend's with grace and truth? This podcast is part of a series with our sister podcast, Life Reframed. Find their episode here.  Stacie Johnson is the Pastor of Equi...

It’s Christmas time which means we’re having a Q&A addressing questions such as “Does the Bible condone slavery?” And “What do I do when someone tells me they’ve heard a word from God?”. Also, of course, Greg and RD share some of their Christmas season favorites and hot takes. Here’s an article from the Gospel Coalition that RD references.  Greg references Exodus 21:16 RD references Powers and...

This week, Greg and RD invited their wives, Emily and Jen on the show to discuss Thanksgiving traditions and hot takes.  Both Emily and Jen are artists and you can find their work online.  Greg and RD start by referring back to an earlier episode about Hot Takes. This is where you can find RD’s take on Aubrey’s.  The film 2003 film Elf is referenced. Andrew Peterson’s Christmas album Behold the La...