The Hammer Podcast

How should we think about the latest increase in violence on conservatives in America and the murder of Jews in Australia? In this episode we talk about 1) Mass shooting at Brown University; 2) Woman in Savannah attacked with acid for her faith; 3) Attack on Americans in Syria; 4) Israel takes out key Hamas leader who orchestrated October 7 terrorist attack 5) Jews attacked on Bondi Beach in Austr...

We want to talk about the Malachi series and what it has to do with the renewed interest in Islam, in our country. We have a few well-known figures talking about Islam. The Pope is touting how friendly Muslims can be, Al Mohler is warning about the radicalization of Muslims, and politicians are all over the map. Let’s try to sort this out with a biblical view in mind.  What does Malachi have to do...

In this episode we play a clip of Megan Basham and Dave Brat talking about the progressive left’s long march through Big Evangelicalism to turn their votes toward them.  The cudgel they used was empathy. Is that even Biblical?  Now that they have been found out by the actual church members, many of these Woke “Christian” luminaries are on a rehab tour. They are hitting the podcast circuit to say,...

Today we talking about the alarming rise of mosque and the infiltration most specifically in Texas.  In light of what we’re reading about in the Old Testament in our Malachi series, how should we react to this?  What is the difference between say a Catholic and a protestant versus protestants and Muslims or anyone else who worships a different God?  Let’s revisit what the founders meant with freed...

In this episode we talk about boldness in the pulpit and how that is connected to church polity. Then we briefly touch on the rise of Islam in Texas.  Pastor Mike goes through a little personal history here at the church, and where we are now. We touch on a few reasons why we were hesitant to talk about this topic.  Then we discuss the biblical flexibility of church polity and how that can influen...

In this episode we talk about the Christians being murdered in Nigeria and then the rise of Mamdani and Islam in the financial capital of the world, New York City.  We discuss President Trump’s attention to the murder of Christians across the globe, and how this is one of many reasons he was the “best gospel” candidate.  We play a clip of an Islamic man in New York calling all Muslims to stop hidi...

Predestination for the elect, not unbelievers!  In this episode we touch on “Christians” in NY praying over and endorsing Zohran Mamdani, and then how the spirit of God continues to be working in our nation’s midst.  We spend the majority of the episode discussing the importance of the exclusivity of Scripture as our rule and Authority. Then we dive into the topic of predestined and how biblically...

Today we talk a bit more about what God is doing in our nation in this brief moment of grace; we will spend most of our time on questions as they have been piling up. First we share some recent testimonies of how God’s word is working in people’s hearts. Then we turn to some of our listeners questions. 1. How can I strike a balance between sharing the actual gospel with unbelievers and talking abo...

In this episode we discuss what some have noted as the death of third-wayism. We listen to an interesting discussion by some mega church pastors and their thoughts on it. Then we show an example of one of the latest attempts of this from a TGC pastor about “sensitivity” after Charlie’s martyrdom. Then we play is a clip of JD Greer trying to back off of third-wayism.  How should Christians think ab...

In this episode we talk about 1) the importance of what pastors say and don’t say in the pulpit, 2) the end of Paul’s life and ministry and finally, 3) the test all Christian leaders have been given over the past 5 years.  The cold open is from pastor Mike Kelsey from McLean Bible Church, a week after Charlie Kirk’s murder. And as you remember McLean Bible Church is where David Platt is a pastor. ...

What should we make of all these recent deaths of spiritual Giants? In this episode we talk about: 1. how brother Voddie Baucham was such a huge loss to the church and culture; 2. fall-out from Charlie Kirk’s murder continues, and 3. The anti-semitism that seems to be at an all time high in the American church. As always the word of God guides us through all of this. Inquisition: Is it ok for me t...

In his death, Charlie Kirk has shared the gospel with over 100 million people at one time!  What should we think regarding the Kirk memorial and the clear proclamations of the Gospel?  This event was unlike any in known history—what will be the impact of this on society? (In attendance was President Trump, Vice President Vance, Sec of State Rubio, Sec of War Hegseth, Sec of Health Kennedy, DNI Gab...

We talk about why the assassination of Charlie Kirk is such a huge deal in our nation. Why did you feel compelled to preach a sermon including this incident?  Is the violence really on both sides like some are saying?  What’s with all the growing anti - semitism, especially around Charlies murder? And then the cartoon uses of Scripture by politicians to deceive unsuspecting Christians? There are q...

This Episode (the Pastor as Scholar, was recorded before the assassination of Charlie Kirk) What level of biblical knowledge must a pastor have?  Is it true that “the heart of a shepherd is more important than the mind of a scholar” when it comes to ministry? What is the difference between the spiritual gift of Pastor/teacher and the office of an elder? How proficient must an elder be at teaching?...

Too much is happening in the world for us not to touch on some of the current issues at hand. So we dive into the mass shooting perpetrated by a transgender individual and how the media is all over the place on this topic. Then we hit some of the new developments with COVID and the “vax.”  Then we transition to the topic of expository preaching.  What is not expository preaching? Are there differe...

In this episode we discuss the friendship John Piper and John MacArthur had despite some of their theological differences.  How does that happen and why is it a good thing? We also talk about the fact that Alister Begg prayed at John’s memorial service. Why is that a big deal?  We talk about the shared dispensational heritage both John’s share and why that is important, espically in light of the g...

We start off with a cold open about the importance of the local church. Then with great caution we talk about the events in Alaska last week, especially on Friday. Our very own Pastor Mike was on assignment in America’s last frontier.  The Alaska trip made a stop in Dallas, which leads us to the Lamar Jackson retweet of Charlie Kirk saying it’s all about Jesus. We then go through a segment of Char...

From the Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson interview to the current calls to occupy Gaza, dispensationalism has been taking a beating.  Is the beating warranted? What is the real issue being debated? Why is their growing anti-semitism among Christians within the MAGA movement?  Is dispensationalism really the evil behind the post-war consensus? Is the alliance with Israel the driving factor in the endle...

Difficult people affect all of us and can have a unique effect on pastors in the ministry. What are the positive and negative effects of negative people?   1. Why does God allow difficult people into our lives and specifically into the life of a pastor? 2. What are the different tiers or levels of difficult people? 3. Who are the most harmful among difficult people (that is harmful to the ministry...

In today’s episode we talk about MacArthur as an exegete and the importance of the Bible.  We talk about MacArthurs courage, conviction and clarity as he preached and appeared on Larry King’s show. What made him this way and why are so many not like him?  Then we dive into the origin of Platonism in the study of the Bible and its negative impact on modern theology.

This episode is a tribute to one of the greats, John MacArthur. It is not a praise of the man, rather a praise of the God this man served. God has used him to leave an indelible imprint on so many. He will be missed.   

The Cold open is from the great S. Lewis Johnson talking about the New Covenant (NC).    Let’s consider what Jeremiah says about the NC:  “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, 32 not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egy...

A lot has happened since the last podcast: bombs in Iran, leaked report, and now a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. We start the cold open with Trump’s report from the NATO summit.  We play an AI clip of Trump and then discuss the need for Christians to be diligent in how they gain and assess information from the internet. Following that, we turn to how Christians should process what is happenin...

Part 1  The world is on a knives edge, what is going on with Israel and Iran? How should Christians think about this? Is long term war a good option for America?  Part 2 We dive into the sheep & goats judgement at the end of the Olivet Discourse. What principles should we take from this and how has it been misunderstood?  What about annihilationism? Is hell eternal? Why is that doctrine so emo...

N.T. Wright strikes again! What is the problem with his lack of clarity on the murder of our children (abortion)? How does this lack of clarity seep into other areas of life? Why does it happen?  What is the problem with the lack of clarity in scholarship and in the pulpit? What is the effect it can has on the sheep and particularly our children? Article https://christoverall.com/article/concise/i...