Preach and Persuade

Everyone seems to have a different idea of what a leader is. Is everyone a leader? Can every one at least become a leader? In this episode, Dan and I give a definition for a godly leader and begin to unpack the first element of the definition: divine capacity. Simply put, not everyone has the capacity to be a leader. There is nothing wrong with God designed hierarchy.

In the third episode in this series on leadership, Dan and I interview Dan's pastor JD Summers. JD provides some incredible insight into pastoral leadership, especially those things which characterize really effective spiritual leaders. And when I say effective, I mean effective in honoring God and shepherding His sheep. If you want to make a donation to my ministry follow the link below. In the d...

The second part in a series on godly leadership. In this episode Dan and I interview Dan's close friend, Allen Tollefson. Now in his 80s, Allen has served in many leadership roles in his life and offers great insight to the discussion on what makes a godly leader. If you desire to give to my ministry, you can follow the link below to AFCI's giving page. https://give.cornerstone.cc/afci

This is the first episode in a series on biblical leadership. The current cultural moment has revealed a failure in many church leaders. In this first episode, I and Dan Rudman interview Al Negen, a time tested godly leader. Most of the episode is Al's story and upbringing. Here is a link the AFCI's giving page if you so desire to help support my ministry. https://give.cornerstone.cc/afci

Canada just passed Bill C-4 criminalizing conversion therapy. The Bill's definition of conversion therapy clearly encompasses the act of preaching the gospel to an LGBTQ individual and calling them to repentance. It also seems to be broad enough to encompass simply preaching from the pulpit what the Bible says about homosexuality, sexuality, and biblical identity. This Bill is a clear and direct a...

As I continue in my series on common grace, I touch on further means of common grace. God put within our bodies and within this world a common grace potential. Moreover, God's common grace is seen most clearly in certain families, certain upbringings, certain types of education, and certain vocations. This means that common grace is not equal. Some receive more common grace than others. Finally, c...

As I continue in my series on God's common grace, I focus specifically on the inception of God's common grace in this episode, which is the Noahic Covenant. As common grace is God's general and temporal favor towards humanity which restrains man's sinful nature, the Noahic covenant serves to provide the necessary means to give stability to human beings moving forward in human history. Of incredibl...

In this episode, I begin a new series on the doctrine of common grace. Common grace is a doctrine that must be understood when considering the life and accomplishments of non-believers. Why can non-believers experience the good of creation? Why are non-believers not instantly judged? Why do non-believers have the ability to make superficially good decisions? All of these questions find their answe...

This episode with recorded back in February 2021 immediately after our interview with Aaron Renn. Aaron Renn is the founder of the Masculinist, which now operates as a newsletter, podcast, YouTube channel, and blog. Given our limited time with Aaron, we thought it would be helpful to spend some more time fleshing out our discussion and the topics addressed. This episode serves as the close of our...

In this episode, Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman have a discussion with the founder of the Masculinist, Aaron Renn. The Masculinist started in 2016 as a monthly newsletter, but now has grown into a podcast and blog. Through the Masculinist, Aaron Renn has created a place where men can get serious content on everything manhood, and all from a Christian perspective. Sign up for his newsletter and peruse...

Join Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman as they continue in their series on biblical manhood and womanhood. This episode marks the first episode in the application portion of the series. Now that we understand what the Bible says about men and women, we can now apply these principles to our lives today. In this episode, Sam interviews Dan and his wife Tina and their close friends Gabe and his wife Missy....

Join Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman as they look at Peter's treatment of the role of men and women in 1 Peter 3:1-7. Not only are women to submit to Christian husbands, but a Christian woman is even to submit to her unbelieving husband. Thus, the pattern of man and woman stretches beyond the purely Christian sphere.

Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman continue their series on the theology and pattern of man and woman displayed in Scripture. In 1 Timothy 3, Paul describes the type of man qualified to lead God's Church. In 1 Timothy 5, Paul describes the type of woman qualified to be considered a widow worthy of support from the church and worthy of ministry in the Church. It truly is a description of a Godly woman. Th...

Join Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman as they continue their series on biblical manhood and womanhood. In this episode Sam and Dan look at the type of man who is qualified to lead God's Church as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7.. As the man is the head and leader of the home, so is the man called to be the shepherd of Jesus's bride.

Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman continue their series on manhood and womanhood. In this episode, they look 1 Timothy 2:8-15 which is known for Paul's prohibition towards woman teaching doctrine to men in the local Church. Furthermore, Paul affirms motherhood as the sanctifying sphere of womanhood. Though many people dismiss the clear teaching of this passage as cultural, Paul grounds his command in th...

Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman continue their look at the role of men in women as expressed in the New Testament epistles. In this episode Sam and Dan look at the profound roles of a husband and wife within a marriage in Ephesians 5:21-33 and Colossians 3:18-19. The roles of a man and woman in a marriage mirror Christ's relationship with the Church. In that way, a confusion in role within a marriage...

Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman continue their survey of the passages in New Testament epistles which deal with the roles of men and women. 1 Corinthians 14:33-36 speaks towards a woman's role when weighing prophecy in the public assembly. Furthermore, given the ongoing pattern of manhood and womanhood clearly displayed in Scripture, the text needed to overturn the pattern must be overwhelmingly clear...

The New Testament epistles contain explicit teaching on the roles of man and woman. In this part of the series, Sam and Dan are walking through the primary texts in the epistles which speak of manhood and womanhood. Join Sam and Dan as they look at 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, which speaks on a visible expression of woman's submission to the authority of her husband in the public worship gathering.

In this episode Sam and Dan rap up the pattern biblical manhood and womanhood seen in the Gospels as they transition into an overview of the early church in Acts. In the beginning of the Acts another opportunity presented itself to overturn the biblical pattern in the picking of Judas's replacement. Two men were given as options; thus, the pattern was consistent. Sam and Dan also discuss the type...

Join Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman as they discuss the creation instituted pattern of manhood and womanhood carried into the New Covenant experience. Jesus, as God in the flesh, had no issue uprooting unjust cultural norms, especially pertaining to the Law. However, Jesus clearly taught and practiced the pattern of biblical manhood and womanhood that He designed in the garden with Adam and Eve.

Join Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman as they discuss God's design for man and woman through the Old Testament. God created man and woman equal as image bearers of God, but different in role. Man is the head. Woman is man's suitable helper fit for him. This good design grounded in creation is clearly seen throughout the Old Testament.

In an egalitarian culture, making distinctions between men and women is deeply hated. Never has there been more confusion between what it means to be a man and what it means to be a woman. However, this universe is God's and humanity is God's. So it would be wise to see how God made and defined man and woman before sin tainted the world. Join Dan Rudman and Sam Pirrotta as they take a deep look at...

In this episode Dan Rudman and I lay down the groundwork for a series on manhood and womanhood. However, before we address such a heated topic, we have to make sure we know how to interpret our Bibles correctly. In any form of communication there are interpretive hurdles. Join us as we address those hurdles and also the principles we employ to come to the correct interpretation.

Every human being puts their faith in some type of authority. It could be science, sociology, experts, or themselves. However, there is only one true authority in this universe -- God and His inspired Word. Join Dan Rudman and me as we discuss the topic of authority and why there are good reasons to place your trust in the authority of God's Word.

Coveting is the doorway to all other sin. Fundamentally, coveting is idolatry. Though there is no new sin under the sun, today's western world has made a virtue out of desiring what you do not have or being what you were never made to be. Join Dan Rudman and me as we talk about the sin of coveting and how it shows its ugly head in a demand for equity.