Well-Driven Nails

Bitterness reigning in your heart? Rivalry? Envy? Anger? Sadness? Fight it by giving thanks to God in and for all things. "And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Chr...

We take a look at Luther's insults and discuss what they accomplished. Harsh language, and, yes, name-calling are a part of the Word of God, used by our Savior Himself. What does invective do and when should we use it, if ever? Here's a link to the article mentioned in the podcast: Fury, "Invective and Discernment in Luther, D. Erasmus, and Thomas More."

Beards are popular for the moment, especially in Reformed churches. What gives? "Growing a beard," said Charles Spurgeon, "is a habit most natural, Scriptural, manly and beneficial." We generally agree but outward symbols can mask ugly inward realities. Beards proclaim masculinity, but some use them to obscure effeminacy. You'll hear choice quotes from God's Word, Spurgeon, Augustine, Julian the A...

The men of the manosphere get a few things right, but they quickly go off the rails. We talk about some of the biggest names in the manosphere, and the problems of the Christian version of the manosphere, then head to Scripture to define masculine strength. Titus 2:6-8 and 1 John 2:12-14 have the definitive answers. What is masculine strength? Listen to find out.

There's a congressional whistleblower making headlines by testifying about salvaged alien spacecraft and biologics. Conspiracy or reality? What's a Christian to think? Here are a few things we touch on in this episode of WDN: UAPs, UFOs, Evolution, Aliens, Science, Congressional Hearings, General Revelation, The Image of God in Man, Ezekiel's Vision, Angels, Demons, Sleep Paralysis, and the Word o...

Jeremy and I talk about our grandfathers and their endeavors—bluegrass, Dionne's Garage, WW2, charcoal grilling research, and more... Tracks you'll hear on this episode: 1. Canyon Grass: Born to Be with You (1974)—Abe Brown, Jeannie Brown, Kenny Brown, Steve Stephenson, & Tom Mullin 2. Canyon Grass: Canyon Grass Breakdown (1974)—An Abe Brown Original 3. Canyon Grass: Ridin' On That Midnight Tr...

Jeremy and I sat down (via Zoom) with Chuck Fultz to discuss his work as the Marketing Director of Water Mission and his recent deployment to earthquake-ravaged Turkey. Mr. Fultz also serves as an elder at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg, SC. For more information about the good work of Water Mission visit www.watermission.org .

Andrew and Jeremy continue their discussion of the idolatry of pornography and get into some practical ways to fight temptation. This is part 2 of 2. There might also be a third part...

Andrew and Jeremy get into a discussion of the idolatry of pornography. We ought to guard ourselves from idols (1 John 5:21). This is part 1 of 2.

A good follow-up to our podcasts on psychedelics and drug use.  "Become sober-minded as you ought, and stop sinning; for some have no knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame" (1 Cor. 15:34). "Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suff...

Part 2 of our discussion of the wickedness and danger of psychedelics. Here's our general take: Psychedelics are wicked and open you up to the world of demons.

Andrew and Jeremy discuss the rejuvenation of psychedelics as propelled by former Green Bay Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, and the ubiquitous and influential podcaster Joe Rogan. Here's our general take: Psychedelics are wicked and open you up to the world of demons. This is part 1 of 2.

Welcome to Well-Driven Nails. In this episode (our very first!), Andrew Dionne, pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg, SC, and Jeremy Peirce, member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and tradesman, share the circumstances surrounding their conversions.