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T4G has been an important ongoing conference for many reformed and even non-reformed Christians. The conference started in 2006 by Mark Dever, CJ Mahaney, Al Mohler, and Ligon Duncan has come to an end with their last conference in 2022. The conference has had leaders like John MacArthur, David Platt, John Piper, And many more speak over the years. It has weather many controversies and also seen a...

Let's talk biblical counseling because John MacArthur, John Street, and Master’s have been in the news lately due to their views of “biblical counseling.” What is nouthetic counseling? Today we’ll talk about it. Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/c/deanlentini ✉️NEWSLETTER✉️ Sign up for my monthly newsletter here! https://www.getrevue.co/profile/deanlentini/ ------- MY LINKS ------- 📚MY CURRENT...

1,000 subscribers!!! To celebrate I'm doing an AMA (Ask Me Anything ). So be kind and let's hang out and have a good time. I also have some big announcements about the future of this channel. Lot's to chat about! Hope to see ya there! Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/c/deanlentini Sign up for my monthly newsletter here! https://www.getrevue.co/profile/deanlentini?via=twitter-profile ------- MY...

Discovery just did a documentary on the tragic fall of Hillsong Church. They showed just how toxic the culture of this church really is through their depiction of Carl Lentz, Brian Houston, and the commercialization of church culture. Is this toxic culture just a Hillsong problem? What can we learn from Hillsong and the Hillsong documentary? Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/c/deanlentini ------...

There's no better work on soteriology than John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. It also happens to be my favourite book so today we're going to exegete some of the theology on display in this beautiful narrative. I hope you find it helpful. Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/c/deanlentini Revised Version of My copy: https://www.amazon.com/Pilgrims-Progress-Redesign-World-Which/dp/1433562502/ref=mp_s...

We have a major problem in the Christian church with celebrity culture. This past week has proven it with all the issues coming out of John MacArthur’s church - Grace Community Church. What’s perhaps even worse is the reaction so many have had in immediately defending their favourite preacher. Why do we do this? Why do we build up leaders into idols only to be devastated when they inevitably fail...

Bruxy Cavey, John MacArthur, and others have recently had various types and levels of abuse reported on in their churches by Julie Roys. How are we supposed to think about this? Today we will focus on physical abuse and while we are far from experts on this important issue, we have been through several occurrences of abuse within the church. Our goal will be to have a healthy and biblically ground...

Who is the next John MacArthur? Who will take his place as pastor at Grace Community Church? Well, the way this conversation is being discussed I think reveals more about how people think in conservative circles. We all know celebrity pastors like Carl Lentz, James McDonald, and Mark Driscoll have all abused the celebrity culture of mainstream evangelicalism. But is celebrity culture JUST for thos...

There is so much suffering in this world, so how can a good and sovereign God allow this level of suffering? How can evil exist in a world under God's rule? These are some of the hardest questions that we must ask, yes I said must, in our lives. The problem of evil and suffering is a difficult topic, but it is not a topic that the Bible does not speak on. In God's Word we can find a lot of clarity...

John Cooper, the lead singer of Christian band Skillet, recently said that Christians need to wage war on deconstruction. He says deconstruction is a false religion. Is John Cooper right about deconstruction? Also The Gospel Coalition (TGC) recently published an article from Alisa Childers on deconstruction. I have some thoughts, but more importantly I'd like to hear your thoughts on deconstructio...

Is protesting biblical? So many people are watching the truck convoy here in Canada and wondering whether it is a Christian movement or not. Today I want to give some insights into what is happening in Canada and specifically the Christian church here in Canada. There's a lot that went into this movement that needs to be discussed including Henry Hildebrandt and his cult's involvement. Watch Live:...

I'm happy to have Jon Adams, of Jon Adams Ministries, join me to talk about theological education for pastors. We're going to be tackling some big questions like Do pastors have to go to seminary? How important is formal education in the life of an elder? Is seminary biblical? And a lot more! Make sure to subscribe to his channel below. Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/c/deanlentini Jon Adams M...

The Gospel Coalition takes aim at Christian YouTubers. Denny Burk continues to fight with Beth Allison Barr, Kristin Kobes Du Mez, among others. Thabiti Anyabwile says Owen Strachan needs to keep his "name out of your mouth." And lastly, James Coates calls TGC "useless." The fights go on and on. Can Christians disagree and still be loving? There's a lot of disagreement happening on secondary issue...

Let's go church shopping! Many Christians are leaving their church and looking for a new church. How should Christians decide which church to attend? How do I know if this new church is right for me? And what is a healthy church anyways? Today we’ll be talking all about church shopping and what you should look for in a new church. Christianity Today article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/20...

So many questions about gender are being raised today. Can women be deacons? Can Women be pastors? Can women preach? What about male headship? These are types of questions many are having and debating today. Let’s get into it. ------- MY LINKS ------- 📚MY CURRENT READ📚 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0310119375/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_KS6C9S1YN8JHS7VGH1RB FOLLOW ME ➡️ http://instagram.com/grumpybaptist ➡️ ht...

What is a Baptist? Today I will explain what makes up the baptist faith and why I am still a baptist. In doing so I will give some background on the history of the baptist church, some of the differences between different types of baptists, and a lot more. It's ok if youre not baptist, there'll be no separation in this stream ;) ------- MY LINKS ------- 📚MY CURRENT READ📚 https://www.amazon.ca/dp...

Here are 10 of the best theology books that you should read in 2022. These theology books are going to be helpful as we navigate another complex year. What are some of your favourite theology books? #Theology #TheologyBooks #Library The list: 1. The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan (ISBN , 978-1-4335-0699-4) 2. Life Together by Deitrich Bonhoeffer 3. Gospel Driven Church by Jared C. Wilson 4. A c...

The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill finale is here and I wanted to have one last honest discussion about Mark Driscoll, the podcast, and especially the last few episodes. Think of this as an after show. I want to hear your thoughts! Hope into the chat. ------- MY LINKS ------- 📚MY CURRENT READ📚 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0310119375/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_KS6C9S1YN8JHS7VGH1RB FOLLOW ME ➡️ http://instagram.co...

Is Peter the rock of the church? Or is Jesus the rock? Maybe Peter's confession? These three views will be examined and we'll talk about Roman Catholic teachings on Matthew 16 and whether they accord with all of Scripture.

Deconstruction seems to be at an all time high, so many young people are deconstructing their faith and becoming exvangelical. This has lead many influential figures within evangelicalism are taking aim at the idea of "deconstruction." Is deconstruction bad or good? Can it be helpful at all? This episode I'll be talking about deconstruction, its history, and some of the theology that seems to be a...

A major shift in our theology caused us to leave the IFB movement a few years ago. Now we'd like to discuss a few of the reasons why and how it has affected our walk with Jesus. If you are IFB and are thinking about some of the inconsistencies please watch this video. If you've had to leave similar styles of churches this might also be a helpful resource to you.

On a recent Ask Pastor John episode on Desiring God, John Piper was asked why God had made someone ugly. The resulting answer has become a highly contestable response. So was John Piper right? #LiveTheology #Theology #TheologyShow Why Did God Make Me Unattractive? https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/why-did-god-make-me-unattractive John Swinton Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6bL_fM...

The Church of God Restoration is a cult. Unfortunately, many are unaware of the beliefs of this cult and falling prey for their political virtue signalling. I'll be talking about the theology of this cult and what differentiates a cult from any other heretical group. #LiveTheology #Theology #TheologyShow

What do you think about Mark Driscoll and his theology as shown in The Rise and Fall fo Mars Hill. in this episode, I'll be looking at some of your comments and seeing what you think. #LiveTheology #Theology #TheologyShow

Canadian churches are not prioritizing evangelism according to a recent survey from Alpha ministries. I have some thoughts and break down some of the big differences between evangelicalism in the US and Canada. You can reach out to me on Twitter @Deanlentini or Instagram @GrumpyBaptist. Soli Deo Gloria! #LiveTheologyShow #Theology