Voice of Reason Radio

This week, Chris and Rich discuss the question, "If God is real then why do bad things happen?" Many people ask this question loaded with presuppositions, chief among them the idea that we deserve something good from God. Christians should be prepared to respond to those presuppositions biblically. Show Links: STTK Article: If God is Real, Why is Your Life So Hard? Voddie Baucham Video: If God is...

As Reformation Day nears, take time to listen to this episode from earlier this year when Chris and Rich discussed how professing evangelicals who engage in deconstructionism see themselves as practicing the principles of The Reformation. Is this comparison warranted or should Christians be on guard against destructive false teachings? Show Links: STTK Article - Deconstruction is Not Reformation J...

This week, Chris and Rich discuss that when Christ came into the world, He came among the lowest of society. There is no barrier to any rank or social status to have access to God if they come in the manner He has prescribed.  Show Links: A.W. Pink - Access to God Cessationist Conference  

This week, Chris and Rich discuss why and how Christians can engage in the current culture wars. All our efforts should be for the glorification of God and the proclamation of the gospel.  Show Links: Chris' Twitter Post MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 1 MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 2 MacArthur - The Christian and Government MacArthur -...

We often hear people use this phrase but what does it really mean? Why do some professing Christians accuse others of limiting God? How is God put in a box? We look into the biblical implications of this statement.  Show Links: NoCo Radio - Don't Put God in a Box! Tim Challies - Putting God in a Box - Doctrine CrossExamined.org - Yes, We Do Need to Put God in a Box The Domain for Truth - You're Pu...

This week, Chris and Rich dive into the book of Jude and urge Christians to earnestly contend for the faith within the church. Show Links: Got Questions - What does it mean to contend for the faith? GTY - How to Contend for the Faith? Desiring God - Contend for the Faith MLJ - The Unchangeable Message Bible Hub - Jude 1:3 Commentaries

After an extended break, Rich and Chris are back behind the mics! And this week, they discuss how the Hyper-Dispensationalist view of Scripture inserts a false and harmful view of the gospel and the church into the book of Acts.  Show Links: Covenant Theology vs. Dispensationalism Hyperdispensationalism and the Authority of Christ (Bob Dewaay) Theopedia: Hyper-dispensationalism Theopedia: E. W. Bu...

Looking back to last year when Chris and Rich discussed how the Christian can and will face suffering in this life. God calls us to submissive obedience through which He makes us more like Christ and glorifies His name.

Let's look at a year ago when Chris tackled a potpourri of mini topics, speaking on issues of wicked leaders in our nation, evangelical elites who have suddenly gone silent, and finding joy in our trials. Show Link: VOR Episode: The Big Eva Compromise of the 2020 Election

This week, we look back at when Chris and Rich responded to objections raised to Chris' article " Should We Platform Survivors to End Abuse in The Church? " Some readers questioned if the article sought to silence victims, if the Bible was truly the best source to treat trauma, and who is the church platforming? Chris and Rich seek to answer the objections biblically and with grace in a topic that...

It's Rewind Time! In this episode, Chris and Rich discussed one Millenial teen's call for the Church to become a safe space for alternate forms of worship. Show Link: USA Today Article

This week, Chris and Rich discuss the passing of Beni Johnson of Bethel Church in Redding, California. In this episode, we discuss our concern over the nature of Bethel's theology of healing, how God uses tragedy to bring people to salvation, and that it is our prayer that this time causes deep reflection on God's true gospel which brings repentance and faith. Show links: Christian Post Article Th...

This week, we look back at when Rich and Chris discussed what is the church and who is it for? One of the golden calves of the Christian church in our age is inviting people to church to hear the gospel. We discussed this methodology and whether it should be a practice in the church.

This week, Chris and Rich discuss how professing evangelicals who engage in deconstructionism see themselves as practicing the principles of the Reformation. Is this comparison warranted or should Christians be on guard against destructive false teachings? Show Links: STTK Article - Deconstruction is Not Reformation Just Thinking Episode #117 - Evangelical Deconstructionism Got Questions - What is...

This week, Chris and Rich discuss primary and secondary issues of Scripture. Does a doctrine being designated "secondary" mean it is irrelevant or should not be debated?  Show Links: G3 Article - The Doctrine of Sympathy  STTK - On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues." Blue Letter Bible - The Writings of Paul Christianity. Com - Paul's Letters CARM - Doctrine Table Ligonier - What is...

This week, following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Chris and Rich address certain evangelical arguments about how to best end abortion. Some are arguing that Christians must cede authority to the government to provide for the needs of mothers, but is this biblical? Show Links: VOR Episode - Whole Life Means Woke Life for Abortion STTK Article - Is Roe the End? STTK Article -...

This week, Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joins VOR. Following the SBC Annual Meeting, we discuss the drift of the denomination, the actions of its leaders, and ask the question: is it time for churches to leave the SBC? Show Links: Donate to "Cessationist" Movie Project STTK Article: On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues." Megan Basham Article: Southern Baptists' #MeToo Moment Te...

This week, Chris joins Andy Olson on the Echo Zoe Radio program for Discussion Cornucopia 2022. They talk about three different, but related topics from the Christian response to tragedy, being Salt and Light in the world, and the nature of our rights as Christians. Show Link: Echo Zoe Ministries Find Forgiveness in Christ

One year ago, Chris and Rich addressed when professed Christian singer Latifah Alattas of "Page CXVI" publicly announced her affirmation of the LGBT community. They discussed the public statement she released on Facebook and biblically respond to her hermeneutic of "love."  Show Links: Page CXVI Facebook Statement "Sheologians" Article Ligonier Article - True Love

This week, Chris elaborates on his recent post about "common-sense gun control" laws. Chris and Rich also discuss the Christian response to these issues and why Christians own firearms.  Show Links: GTY Sermon - Answering Tough Questions About the Christian and Government John Piper - Should Christians Be Encouraged to Arm Themselves? Tim Challies - How Should Christians Use Guns? Got Questions -...

This week Chris and Rich take on the ever-present argument that Christians need to be winsome and nuanced on social issues lest we offend the lost. Is this biblically true or are the pitfalls Christians need to be aware of? Show Links: Just Thinking - A Nuanced Gospel Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Man and Sin Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Ungodliness James R. Wood - How I Evolved on Tim Keller James R. Wood - This...

With the SCOTUS leak indicating the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade, Chris and Rich discuss the tepid response from evangelical elites.  Show Links: Article: Overturning Roe v. Wade inches us back toward the arc of justice Article: The Roe Leak Spotlights America’s Crisis of Credibility Free Grace Broadcaster: Evangelism 180 Movie The Big Eva Compromise of the 2020 Election Whole Life Means Wo...

In a podcast crossover event, Michelle Lesley and Amy Spreeman of "A Word Fitly Spoken" join Rich and Chris to discuss women's roles in the church. What does Scripture command women to do in training up younger ladies in the Church? And are there prohibitions to the means by which they teach? Show Links: A Word Fitly Spoken Bible. Org - Titus 2

This week, Chris and Rich discuss a hit-piece article published by Baptist News Global against Texas pastor Tom Buck. Christians must be aware that even just "reporting the facts" can be manipulated to lead readers to predetermined conclusions. It is the Christian's duty to ask questions about what is being said and what is being excluded. Show Links: A Story of Restorative Grace - Jennifer Buck T...

As we approach Easter, Chris and Rich, taking passages of writings from Charles Spurgeon and J.C. Ryle, encourage Christians to count the cost as we call people to follow Christ. Show Links: Spurgeon Sermon 3094 Spurgeon Sermon 1167 JC. Ryle "Holiness" Passage  Chapel Library