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Today on RTP — Sometimes Bible translations can bring about comical interpretations; we discuss one such incident today. Then, we analyze the growing trend of the desire to be childless. Plus, we recommend two other podcasts and explain a new children’s ministry. SHOW NOTES: Exempla Podcast The Missionary Perspective Podcast DINK - Dual Income, No Kids Truth Trackers Pierre Poilievre video Today’s...

Today on RTP — We have a fun conversation with our Quality Control Editor, Derek Granquist. We discuss how Christians can be involved in our churches, communities, and politics. SHOW NOTES: Men Who Do Things Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether . Thank you for your support! *Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite...

Today on RTP — In this episode, are people finally moving away from social media? Also, what is your devotional Bible reading like? SHOW NOTES: China spying with TikTok Action against TikTok We’re living in the movie Wall-E 77% of Americans want to go back to a time before the internet Protect Young Eyes Bots have taken over Instagram Scripture Verses Cited: 1 Corinthians 10:12; Philippians 3:10;...

Today on RTP — In this episode, we are joined by Rodney Myers of Gospel Furthering Fellowship to talk about what makes GFF different than most any other mission agency. SHOW NOTES: Gospel Furthering Fellowship Rodney & Lynn Myers served as church planting missionaries in Tanzania, Africa for 13 years before relocating to the United States in May, 2017. Rodney assumed the role of General Direct...

Today on RTP — Today on RTP — In this episode, how does ending a foreign mission compare to ending an American church? Also did Paul read and quote secular philosophers? And “YOLO” may actually be a Bible concept! SHOW NOTES: Work for the Night is Coming Acts 17:28, “The first half of the fifth line, is word for word, of an astronomical poem of Aratus, a Greek countryman of the apostle, and his pr...

Today on RTP — Have we discovered a surprising way in which being the aggressive, rude driver shows the love of Christ? Also when we rebuttal Seventh-day Adventism are we disproving New Testament tithing? Finally, a preacher would rather see his kids die than go astray… and he prayed for that! Did God answer his prayer? SHOW NOTES: Drivers Who Merge at the Last Minute May Be Annoying, But They're...

Today on RTP — Years after the courtship boom among Baptists, has it proven less safe and successful than dating despite having being promised the opposite? You decide! SHOW NOTES: Why Courtship is Fundamentally Flawed by Thomas Umstattd, Jr. Why Courtship is Fundamentally Flawed, Q&A by Thomas Umstattd, Jr. Episode 153 - Rethinking Missions: An Interview with Scott VanderHart Today’s episode...

Today on RTP — We revisit the topic of gambling and casinos. And a listener asks a sensitive, but honest question. SHOW NOTES: No show notes today. Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether . Thank you for your support! *Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog e...

Today on RTP — Does the Bible anywhere claim that it is finished, and do the verses we use for that really mean that? And in the Aftershow, a young Patron is thinking about stuff. SHOW NOTES: George Farmer Debates Protestantism with Allie Beth Stuckey, Part 1 and Part 2 Photos from Tom’s scuba diving adventures Scripture Verses Cited: Revelation 22:18-19, 2 Peter 1:3, 1 Cor 13:8-12, Matthew 4:4, 1...

Today on RTP — Where is Tom, and why did he go there? And how might his decision be helpful to those presently in ministry or considering it? SHOW NOTES: There is no aftershow with this episode; it is included in the main episode. Scriptures Verses Cited: 1 Cor. 13:5; Matt. 11:21 Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether . Thank you for your support! Your...

Today on RTP — We address some listener feedback. Plus, what’s the deal with artificial intelligence? And is admiring something the same as covetousness? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Stephen Minion's Tattoo Questionnaire Scriptures Verses Cited: Matt. 11; 1 Sam. 14:24-46; Eph. 6; 1 Tim. 6:7-10; Col. 3:5; 1 Thess. 5:21...

Today on RTP — Stephen Minion joins us to talk about creating space for young people to ask hard questions. >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: You Lost Me by David Kinnaman Scriptures Verses Cited: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Romans 12:10; 1 Corinthians 9:22 *Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an...

Today on RTP — Daniel asks a question about getting inked. Then in the Aftershow, are Christians guilty of hindering to work of Scripture? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung The Rise of ‘Adulting’ Culture and The Decline of Soft Skills (Subscription required) Scriptures Verses Cited:...

Today on RTP — Is the calling of God an emotion? Does God have a position on every issue? Finally in the Aftershow, Tom’s got the senior discount, while Daniel gets mistaken for a college freshman. >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung The Rise of ‘Adulting’ Culture and The Decline of Soft&nb...

Today on RTP — Duggar disentangles and the Asbury Revival breakdown. Also do some pastors now regret opting out of Social Security? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: NYTimes “Masks did nothing” Ken Ham on the Asbury Revival The Spirit of Revival at Asbury Asbury University Revival - Allie B. Stuckey The ASBURY REVIVAL - 8...

Today on RTP — Is too much creativity just playing God? And in the Aftershow, does Foreign Accent Syndrome have anything to do with the Tower of Babel? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Man Suddenly Develops an Irish Accent Second Language Aquisition after Traumatic Brain Injury Teen Awakes from Coma and Speaks Spanish For...

Today on RTP — Listener feedback takes us on a wild ride and lands us in the Aftershow talking about one of the more different things we’ve ever discussed. >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Scriptures Verses Cited: Romans 1; Romans 14:22; 1 Corinthians 8; Mark 3:2; Matthew 5; Matthew 15:9 Today’s episode is brought to you...

Today on RTP — A listener asks about church security teams and about carrying boomsticks in church to go pew-pew at bad guys. Also, did Judas do miracles? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: ALICE Training Scriptures Verses Cited: 1 Samuel 10:11; 1 Samuel 28:8-20; Matthew 10; 2 Timothy 3:16 Today’s episode is brought to you...

Today on RTP — Today, a listener asks if Christians should stop saying exclamatory things entirely for fear it might be construed as Christian profanity. Then, are accountability partners even helpful? In the aftershow, we talk slapping competitions and masculinity. >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Power slap Scriptures V...

Today on RTP — Does the Bible teach that we shouldn’t eat rare steak? What is “image focused separatism”? Also, is “broken” a good way to describe people? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Scriptures Verses Cited: Deuteronomy 12:23; Leviticus 19:26; Romans 14; 1 Corinthians 8; Acts 15:20 Your support helps us pay our podca...

Today on RTP — Should preaching apply the text to YOUR life or should that be left to the Holy Spirit? Also, we discuss how Aristotle and Aquinas influenced today’s Christian thought. Then in the Aftershow, if the Bible were a single word, would all disagreement cease? And what in the world is “Azazel”? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patro...

Today on RTP — It’s a bonus episode! We share with you some of the funniest moments over the past year. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! *There is no Aftershow for this bonus episode. Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch.  Become a Patron Buy a T-shirt Leave an iTunes Review Discuss the Episode Submit a Question, Feedba...

Today on RTP — Feedback from Herman takes us from Abraham to Lazarus. Was Abraham's Bosom a place or literally Abraham's bosom. Also, was God no longer immutable when He became flesh? Then we discuss faith deconstruction. In the Aftershow, a spate of Italian food staples are covering highways. And how is social media affecting your brain and your time? Yes, yours. >>> Aftershow available...

Today on RTP — A listener asks if there was a different Gospel in the Old Testament. And what is the baptism for the dead? Also, should Christians take Social Security? Then in Aftershow we discuss why the Bible never called for the immediate emancipation of slaves. And Is there a connection between the age of accountability and nakedness? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. D...

Today on RTP — Not many think Thanksgiving is a religious holiday. We discuss why it is. Also, a young girl trashes her father… at his funeral. And should there be political parties? Then, we discuss some crazy feedback from last week. In the aftershow we get into the history of Thanksgiving, modern day separatists, and should we still be called Baptists. >>> Aftershow available for Elite...