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Join Michael, Chris, David and Dillon as they ponder the doctrine of the Trinity. How important is this doctrine, seeing that the word, "Trinity," is not found in the Bible? Should belief in this doctrine be a prerequisite for church membership? Media Recommendations: The Gospel of Jesus Christ - tract by Paul Washer God the Son Incarnate: The Doctrine of Christ - book by Stephen Wellum...

Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they discuss a simple listener question, "Is Christian patriarch biblical?"  Should we view patriarchy in a positive or negative light?  How does the concept of patriarchy in the Bible differ from that of our modern culture?  How do we account for women acting in leadership roles in Scripture, like deaconesses? Media Recommendations: Peri Pascha...

Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they respond to two listener questions: is patriotism is sinful, and were the Crusaders genuine Christians?  Does giving up the love of the world require us to give up love of nation?  The Crusaders loved their nations, and Christendom in general, but held to Catholic doctrine.  As Protestants, how should we understand their faith? Media Recommendations: S...

Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they discuss a listener question concerning Psalm 2.  Does Psalm 2 imply that all nations are in covenant with God in some manner?  What is the nature of the relationship of whole nations to God? Media Recommendations: For Politics - book by Joe Boot A Biblical Guide to Taking Dominion and Discipling Nations - book by Andrew Torba and Andrew Isker A Letter...

Join Michael, David and Chris as they interview Ken Smith, an elder at Sunnyside Baptist Church.  Ken teaches Bible, Apologetics, and Christian Worldview at Christian Heritage Academy, focusing on how to shape the hearts and minds of our youth to approach life through a biblical lens with Christ at the center. Media Recommendations: Five Views on Apologetics - book by William Lane Craig, et. al. T...

Join Michael and David as they interview Ken Smith, an elder at Sunnyside Baptist Church.  Ken teaches Bible, Apologetics, and Christian Worldview at Christian Heritage Academy, focusing on how to shape the hearts and minds of our youth to approach life through a biblical lens with Christ at the center. Media Recommendations: The Pocket Dictionary of Apologetics and Philosophy of Religion - book b...

Join Michael, David and Chris as they consider when one should "answer the fool." When we encounter bad doctrine outside our own church, do we have an obligation to confront and correct it? Media Recommendations: Free Grace Broadcaster - quarterly publication from Chapel Library Leadership and Emotional Sabotage - book by Joe Rigney Dialogue with Trypho - writings by Justin Martyr If you...

Join Michael, David and Chris as they discuss how Calvinists understand John 3:16? "For God so loved the world" and "whosoever believes in Him" seem to some to be opposed to the Calvinistic emphasis on God's sovereign electing grace.  Is this really so? Join us to hear a Calvinist's response. Media Recommendations: Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific - book by...

Join Michael, Andrew and Dillon as they work through another listener question: "Is there still demon possession today? If so, how do we identify it, and what do we do?"  Many Christians are concerned with the prospect of demonic activities in or around their lives.  How can the Bible help us understand and deal with this concern? Media Recommendations: Spurgeon Sermon Series - YouTube c...

Join Michael, Andrew and Dillon as they thoughtfully consider a couple of listener questions related to finances: Is it okay for Christians to take advantage of government assistance programs like WIC, and is it appropriate to earn money from passive income? Media Recommendations: Systematic Theology - book by Stephen Wellum Christian Classics Ethereal Library - online Christian resources If you h...

Join Michael, David, Andrew and Dillon as they playfully answer a loaded question: As a "Christian," do you not feel a moral obligation to speak out about genocide in Gaza and families being torn apart by ICE? Media Recommendations: The Right Doctrine from the Wrong Texts? - book by G. K. Beale Theology for the Church (Romans 11:26) - podcast with Caleb Lenard George Washington's Fa...

Join Michael, David, Andrew and Dillon as they consider the validity of eternal conscious torment versus annihilation.  Annihilationism has come into the spotlight recently in some Christian circles.  What is the argument behind this teaching?  Is it biblical?  What are ramifications of accepting or rejecting these doctrines? Media Recommendations: Abstract of Systematic Theology - book by James P...

Join Michael, Chris, and Dillon as they tackle another listener question: Can I fellowship with those who reject penal subtitionary atonement?  What are the basic tenets of this foundational Christian doctrine, and what kind of fellowship are we talking about? Media Recommendations: Christiany and Liberalism - book by J. Gresham Machen As the Darkness Clears Away - book by Thomas Ascol If you have...

Join Michael, Chris, and Dillon as they consider a listener question: Should church ministries be provided specifically to certain subsets of people within the church (e.g. Singles, Married, etc)? Sometimes it feels like we are creating smaller communities within the broader community of the local church body. Is this a biblical way of structuring ministries? Media Recommendations: Evangelicalism...

Join Michael, David, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they ponder the issues surrounding handling disagreements within the body of Christ. Our Lord would have us love each other well even though we might not agree on everything. But should we ever break fellowship over such things? How do we identify the root issue and weigh its importance? Media Recommendations: How to Be Free from Bitterness - book b...

Join Michael, David, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they discuss 2 Timothy 3:16.  Could sinful humans write inerrant, God-breathed words?  Are non-canonical books credible?  How do we determine what writings should be considered God's words? Media Recommendations: The Great Exchange - book by Jerry Bridges & Bob Bevington Road Maps for the Psalms - book by George Zemek The Jewish State - The...

Join Michael, David, Chris and Dillon as they talk about the relationship between the believer and the "Moral Law."  Why do we not observe all the commandments of the Old Testament, even the Ten Commandments, particularly when it comes to the Sabbath day. Media Recommendations: The Beauty of the Lord - book by Jonathan King If One Uses It Lawfully - book by Matthew E. Farris Total Truth...

Join Michael, David, Andrew, Chris and Dillon as they kick off Season 5 after a long summer break.  After the guys catch up on their summer activities, listen to them discuss a listener question: "Why should women not be pastors?"  In a society that is greatly influenced by decades of feminism, we must remember that Christ is Head of the Church, and we must bow to His design for His Body...

Join Michael, Andrew, Chris, David and Dillon for this final episode of Season 4 as they tackle a listener question: How do you honor your parents, as commanded by the Lord, when your parents themselves are dishonorable? Media Recommendations: The Christian Family - book by Herman Bavinck Drive By Biblical Counselling - resource by ACBC How to Run a Bitcoin Node - resource by BTC Sessions If you h...

Join Michael, Andrew, Chris, David and Dillon as they discuss an important topic for any believer: "Does satan still have authority and power today?"  If something bad happens to me, who is behind that?  God or satan?  How does the answer to this question affect our view of spiritual warfare? Media Recommendations: Nocturnes - piano compositions by Fredrick Chopin The Youth Ministry Trai...

Join Michael, Andrew, Chris, David and Dillon continue a new segment called, You May Have Not Read, where they discuss a book that you may benefit from and be edified by.  This is the third episode in a three-part series where they discuss Believer's Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ. Media Recommendations: History of the Christian Church - 8 volume set by Philip Schaff Monsters of...

Join Michael, Andrew and Dillon continue a new segment called, You May Have Not Read, where they discuss a book that you may benefit from and be edified by.  This is the second episode in a three-part series where they discuss Believer's Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ. Media Recommendations: For Us and Our Salvation - book by Stephen J. Nichols Sir Badalot and the Cranky Danky Dr...

Join Michael, Chris, David, Andrew begin a new series format, You May Have Not Read, where they discuss a book that you may benefit from and be edified by.  In this first episode in a three-part series, they take a look at Believer's Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ. Media Recommendations: Believer's Baptism - book edited by Thomas R. Schreiner & Shawn Writght Homeward Bou...

Join Michael, David, Andrew and Dillon as they consider an example from Psalm 106:30-31 that says that righteousness was accounted to Phinehas when he stood up and intervened of behalf of God's people.  Is this different from the righteousness that accounted to Abraham by faith?  How do we reconcile the two? Media Recommendations: New Answers Book - 4 volume set by Ken Ham Expository Apologet...

Join Michael, David, Andrew and Dillon as they actually discuss one of Dillon's own questions: How quickly or how slowly should we desire change to take place in our church?  How do we implement changes in such a way that everyone is brought along and blessed by it versus the change being disruptive? Media Recommendations: Biblical and Religious Psychology - book by Herman Bavinck The Confess...