The Physics of Faith

This episodes is excerpts from three previous episode; The Secrets of Easter, Communion, and the Suffering of Jesus. Tim and Brandon discuss Easter week topics, such as the myths around Easter's origins, Jesus at the last supper, and the betrayals He endured before crucifixion.

Tim and Tommy finish up 1st Thessalonians, discussing Paul's instruction to the church regarding the end times, working, and love.

Tim and Brandon discuss 2nd Kings Chapter Two and the story of Elijah and the two bears at Bethel. Dis the bears kill 42 children? Who was responsible, God or Elijah? Was this an overreaction?

Tim and Tommy read through chapter four, discussing Paul's letter to the Thessalonians. Topics like obedience to Christ, sexual morality, and continued maturity and discipleship are all mentioned.

What does the Bible say about Hypocrisy? What are Christians easy targets when finding hypocrites? Which worldview is more hypocritical, Christianity or Human Secularism? Tim and Brandon discuss these concepts in this episode.

Tim and Tommy continue through 1st Thessalonians, and discuss Paul's desire to visit the church again, and Timothy's report on how they have been.

The trial (or ordeal) of bitter waters is described in Numbers 5:11-31, and describes a test of fidelity for a wife suspected of adultery. Tim and Brandon discus how this straight forward passage about adultery is being perverted to allege that God taught Moses how to perform abortions. Please note, this episode deals with sensitive subject matter.

Tim and Tommy continue 1st Thessalonians by reading chapter two, and discuss the trials Paul experienced, as well as the joy he got from hearing good news about the church he had planted.

What does the Bible say about being religious, and practicing true religion? Tim and Brandon read James 1:26 and discuss what it means to be religious.

Tim and Tommy read through the first chapter of Thessalonians.

Did Jesus exhibit inclusive behavior? Radically inclusive? Did he intend to subvert expectations and flip the status quo for the sake of flipping the status quo? Just how accepting is Jesus? Tim and Brandon discuss these points by looking at the claims of Jesus inclusivity and comparing them to the teachings of Jesus.

In these two clips we explore the amazing love and mercy that God has provided us through His Son, Jesus Christ. The first clip is taken from the episode, 1st John Chapter Three. Tim and Tommy discuss how astounding it is for us to be loved by God. The second clip is taken from the episode, Reading Gentle & Lowly, in which Tim and Ethan discuss the love and mercy of God, as explained in the bo...

Tim and Tommy finish out the epistles of John with 3rd John.

These two clips come from episodes featuring Ethan as a cohost. In the first clip, taken from the episode, Ethan's Testimony, we discuss grappling with the trinity, and the temptation of modalism. In the second clip, taken from the episode, Reading Gentle and Lowly, we discuss the intercession of Jesus, and how even now He is praying for us. Regular topical episodes will begin again on February 8t...

Tim and Tommy continue the Epistles of John with the short, one chapter letter, 2nd John.

This excerpt comes from one of our first episodes recorded, entitled, "What is the Gospel?" In it, we discuss John 3:16 in context of the versus around it and explore the free gift of salvation Jesus offers us, despite the fact we haven't earned it. New topical episodes will resume on February 8th.

Tim and Tommy wrap up the book of 1st John, closing out with commentary on the fifth chapter.

Tim and Brandon discuss the tru spirit of Christmas, sharing the thoughts of favorite apologist, C.S. Lewis, and reading through a number of scriptures and quotes.

Tim and Tommy continue through 1st John, discussing what it means that God loves us, and if we can say we love Him.

Tim and Ethan discuss the book, Gentle & Lowly: The heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers, by Dane Ortlund, and unpack the themes and messages they took from it. If you are looking for a deeper understanding of the love of Christ, you can skip the video and just buy the book.

Tim and Tommy work through 1st John chapter three, discussing John's take on the love of God, how we should love each other, and practicing righteousness instead of practicing sin.

Tim and Brandon discuss the importance of gratitude and the benefits of being thankful. As Christians, we have the greatest reason of all to be grateful, the work that Jesus has done in our lives, and the salvation He has brought for all mankind.

Tim and Tommy continue to break down the book of 1st John, discussing John's word's for the church about propitiation, judging fruit, loving each other, and abstaining from the world.

Tim and Brandon discuss the ongoing war in Israel, and what we ought to think of it as Christians. Are we required by scripture to always side with Israel? This is an incredibly sensitive topic, as well as a complicated one that affects many people in different ways. We only touch the surface and encourage anyone to seek out more insight and understanding about what is happening there, and what th...

Tim and Tommy begin the epistles of John in 1st John chapter one, discussing the purpose of the letter and the message John lays out in the introduction.