The Study Boys

Is baptism merely a public symbol of an inward faith, or is it one of the very means through which God delivers His saving promises? In this episode of The Study Boys, we react to and analyze clips from Philip Anthony Mitchell and Gina Views as they discuss the nature of baptism. Using their comments as a springboard, we examine what Scripture actually teaches about baptism and ask whether it is m...

What makes a church truly Christian? Is it ancient liturgy, beautiful architecture, viral influencers, or something deeper? In this episode of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and FLAME discuss why the Augsburg Confession (1530) remains one of the most important documents for anyone asking where the true Church is found. As growing numbers of Gen Z—especially young men—return to Christianity, many are...

Disclaimer: Please pardon some of the visual glitches throughout this episode. Something most likely went wrong during the rendering process, and while the video may do a few odd things visually, we hope it isn't too distracting and appreciate your patience. Description Claiming to Be God & Having His Power? Many people eventually grow bored with Christianity's central message: that...

Who is Jesus, really? In Part 2 of our series Which Jesus Do You Worship?, we explore the biblical truth that Jesus is not only fully God, but also fully man—two distinct natures united in one Person. He experienced real human weakness, temptation, hunger, sorrow, and suffering, yet remained completely without sin as the perfect Savior. Join us as we examine why Christ’s true humanity is essential...

A lot of people talk about Jesus, pray to Jesus, and claim to follow Jesus—but are they talking about the Jesus revealed in Scripture? In Part 1 of this 3-part series, The Study Boys examine the many competing claims about Christ throughout history and ask the question Jesus Himself asked: “Who do men say that I am?” Join us as we begin separating the biblical Jesus from the countless counterfeits...

In this episode of The Study Boys, FLAME and Lex Lutheran confront several troubling statements made by popular influencers regarding the nature of God, Christ, and the Holy Trinity. We examine claims such as: • Jesus being a created being • Jesus and the Holy Spirit being the same Person • the manna from heaven being money • and even the shocking statement that “Jesus is a stripper” These are not...

In this episode, Lex Lutheran and I wrestle with what happens when our immediate needs and perceived pressures begin to take priority over God’s priorities. When that shift happens, the goalposts move—and what God has actually given to His Church starts to feel secondary, outdated, or even irrelevant. We’re seeing a growing trend where Christians prefer a version of the faith centered on feelings,...

In this episode of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and Flame dive into a growing trend in modern preaching: using Holy Week as a platform for self-help, personal elevation, and motivational messaging. We engage recent examples, including teaching that turns Palm Sunday into a lesson about “humble means” leading to personal destiny, and interpretations of the resurrection that suggest Jesus died so we...

In this episode, Lex Lutheran and I respond to recent teaching from Tim Timberlake, who argues that God wants you to dream bigger, want more, and not be comfortable having less than your enemies, and that believers should draw closer to God for new revelations so they can be elevated. He uses the life of Moses to support this idea, and we take time to examine whether the Bible actually teaches thi...

Not all worship is the same — not because of the instruments, but because of the theology behind it. There is nothing inherently wrong with guitars, and nothing inherently holy about an organ. The real question is this: What is going on theologically in your worship service? Is worship primarily about what we bring to God — our energy, our emotion, our commitment, our performance? Or is it about w...

In many corners of modern Christianity, there is a growing trend of believers claiming to be “the remnant,” “the anointed ones,” or uniquely chosen voices with special insight from God. These claims often suggest that certain Christians are closer to God, more spiritually enlightened, or more specially called than others. But is this idea actually biblical? In this episode, we examine how this min...

In this episode, FLAME and Lex Lutheran discuss the growing cultural trend of “cutting people off”—ending relationships permanently over disagreements, offenses, or personal frustrations. Social media often celebrates the idea of removing people from your life at the first sign of conflict, but is this really the Christian way to handle broken relationships? We explore how Scripture calls believer...

In this episode, Lex Lutheran and Flame respond to Christine Caine’s teaching that the quality of your faith can move God’s hand and unlock miracles. But is faith meant to impress God? From a biblical perspective, we argue that when faith turns inward—measuring its strength, intensity, or effectiveness—it stops resting in Christ and begins trusting itself. That subtle shift corrupts biblical faith...

Jackie Hill Perry and Preston Perry are absolutely right to call believers into deeper intimacy with the Lord. We need prayer and fasting. We need communion with God. We need hearts awakened to Christ. But there is one thing missing. When they speak about intimacy, you can hear healthy reflexes toward something objective something real something happening outside of us. Yet they stop short of the...

In this episode, The Study Boys unpack true biblical spiritual warfare and contrast it with the superstitious, pop-Christian versions often passed around today. We identify the real threat to the Church—the false prophet, a tool Satan uses to deceive Christians—and explain why sound doctrine is essential in recognizing that danger. We confront these things by reacting to an episode from Chris Rose...

Has music—and intense worship experiences—quietly taken the place of the Sacraments? In this episode, Lex Lutheran and I talk honestly about how powerful music and emotional worship environments can compete with and even distort where Christians are taught to look for God’s presence. God has not left us guessing. He has promised where He will be for us—delivering the forgiveness of sins through Hi...

What does it actually mean to “keep the law”? In this episode, Lex Lutheran and I react to popular Christian takes that blur law and gospel—turning commands into promises and promises into pressure. We walk through why the law must remain law, why the gospel must remain gospel, and how confusing the two burdens consciences rather than freeing them. This distinction isn’t academic—it’s pastoral, bi...

In this episode of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and I dive into Druski's latest satirical take on megachurch culture and prosperity gospel trends. We're not here to defend bad theology—quite the opposite. We believe that humor can be a wake-up call. It's a healthy challenge for the Church to discern, to mark and avoid what's harmful, and to guide people toward healthier, Christ...

In this episode of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and FLAME respectfully disagree with Dr. Anthony Bradley’s claim that Reformed Christian Hip Hop “failed” in Black communities due to a supposed mismatch in atonement emphasis. Bradley argues that the traditional Black church has always centered Christus Victor and the Resurrection, while Reformed movements brought doctrine-driven shame instead of vi...

Why do Christians go to church? Is it for community? Routine? Tradition? A good message? Or something else? In this episode of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and FLAME walk through the most common reasons people give for going to church—and then contrast them with the biblical reasons Scripture actually gives. From consumer-driven answers to Christ-centered truth, we make the case that church is not...

Is Christmas pagan? Is it man-made? Or is it something far better? On this installment of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and I engage the claims often made about Christmas—especially the accusation that it’s pagan or merely a human tradition. We respond negatively by showing what Christmas is not, and positively by confessing what Christmas is. We interact with a video by R. L. Solberg, author, theo...

In this episode of our podcast, Lex Lutheran and I (FLAME) are joined by Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller to dive into the controversial topic of generational curses. We tackle the question: has Jesus truly broken every curse, or do some still linger? We're reacting to a video by Abednego Lufile and Kevin L.A. Ewing, who argue that while Jesus has indeed granted us forgiveness of sins, certain tempor...

In this episode, FLAME and Lex Lutheran explore why defending the Christian faith is not about being divisive or mean-spirited, but is a necessary part of staying true to biblical teaching. They react to a video by Christa Petzold (author of Journey Through Church History, Gathered by Christ, and the New Augsburg Trilogy) and also discuss Kirk Cameron’s view on annihilationism and Jesse Duplantis’...

In this episode, Flame & Lex Lutheran to tackle a big question: can a Christian truly fall away from the faith? They dive into a video by Chad Bird, who breaks down the topic using Scripture and even a little Greek. It's a lively discussion on a controversial issue, and we're unpacking all sides. Tune in for some thoughtful insights, a bit of back-and-forth, and a solid dose of theol...

In this episode of The Study Boys, FLAME and Lex Lutheran dive into the tricky waters of how the doctrine of the Trinity can get distorted. We break down Mike Todd’s recent explanation, showing how he uses the right word—Trinity—but fills it with the wrong meaning, essentially promoting a form of modalism. We also look at how figures like Waka Flocka and NLE the Great have engaged with these ideas...