The Bearded Bereans

As part of the ongoing series on marriage, TJ and Jason ask whether it is permissible for Protestants to intermarry with Catholics or whether it would be a violation of the "unequally yoked" principle.

Join TJ and Jason as they debate whether or not marriages are commanded to produce children as part of the Dominion Mandate.

In this third episode of Season 3 on marriage, Maks, TJ, and Jason outline the duties of each spouse within the marriage covenant.

Originally recorded in May of 2024, this is the second episode in the resurrected Season 3 on marriage. Join Maks, Cole, and Jason as they define and explain the nature of the marriage covenant.

Join Maks, TJ, and Jason as they discuss falling birth rates, AI, and their connection to C.S. Lewis' "The Abolition of Man."

Originally recorded in May of 2024, this episode is the introduction to Season 3: Marriage. The season was put on hold but is now being brought back to life.

The Bearded Bereans have a new series titled "After Hours." This new series gives a look behind the curtain into their private conversations about the topics that often become episodes. In this first "After Hours" episode, join TJ's and Jason's conversation about the mechanism by which the dragon gives his power to the beast in Revelation 13.

Join TJ and Jason as they discuss the arguments for repealing the 19th Amendment and the core problems with the core of the American political system.

Women wearing a head covering during corporate worship is a practice that has found resurgence in parts of the Reformed world. Join TJ and Jason as they analyze an argument in favor of head covering and break down what Paul is really saying in 1 Corinthians 11.

TJ and Jason identify the error in the "Reformed Bros'" doctrine of patriarchy by asking if patriarchy of part of the creational order and if authority is ontologically connected to maleness.

What is happening in Iran, and why is it happening? Is Iran a bold and beautiful move by Trump, or is it COVID 2.0? And most importantly, is the war morally justifiable? Join TJ and Jason as they discuss these questions and more.

In this episode, originally streamed live on X in December of 2024, Maks, Cole, and Jason discuss the doctrine of household church membership and its implications.

Maks and Jason provide a teaser on the upcoming episode about the war with Iran. Tune in for a preview of what is sure to be a fiery debate.

What is evangelism, and who are evangelists? Join Maks, TJ, and Jason as they discuss the doctrine of evangelism.

Originally streamed live on X in December of 2024, this episode considers the centrality of the glory of God within the Reformed tradition.

In this previously unreleased episode, recorded in January of 2025, Cole and Jason discuss the virtue of the beard. The humorous but also serious conversation looks at what the Bible has to say about men being bearded and answers the question, "Is it permissible for a Christian man to not have a beard?"

What is the role of signs and wonders in redemptive history? Are tongues, healing, and prophecy for today? How do these things relate to the completion of the Canon? Join Maks, TJ, and Jason as they discuss these important questions.

In this previously unreleased episode, recorded in February of 2025, Cole, Maks, and Jason discuss the system of fraud, waste, and abuse uncovered by DOGE. The conversation covers topics including biblical taxation, the role of government, and prospects for Trump's second term,

Looking at its history, purpose, and function, Maks, TJ, and Jason consider the idolatry embedded in the ritualistic recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

In this previously unreleased episode, recorded in February of 2025, Cole, Maks, and Jason discuss in the conflict in Ukraine. The conversation covers topics including Just War Theory, American expansionism, NATO, and how we should view the ongoing tragedy in Ukraine.

Maks, Jason, and TJ discuss the topic of profane language. What is it, and does God have an opinion about its use?

In this episode, originally recorded in March of 2025, Cole and Jason discuss the public controversy around Steven Lawson and address the many questions it raises and the principles that should guide how we deal with controversy over a church leader's behavior.

Maks, Jason, and TJ discuss the state of the American Empire and ask, "What is God's opinion about empire?"

In this episode, originally recorded in March of 2025, Cole and Jason discuss the public controversy around Joel Webbon's past behavior and address the many questions it raises related to church authority and jurisdiction, ordination, and the principles that should guide how we deal with controversy over a church leader's behavior.

With all four hosts back in studio together, it's time to tackle the Israel question (or at least part of it). Is Israel a co-belligerent with us in the battle to save western civilization? What motivates the alliance between Israel and the US? Tune in for answers to these questions and more.