Voice of Reason Radio

The Whiteness Effect of Sin

This week, Chris and Rich discuss a recent "rooftop sermon" by Dr. Eric Mason in which he equates the noetic effect of sin with the Critical Theory concept of "whiteness."  Per Dr. Mason, "Whiteness has caused blindness of the heart." Is whiteness really the actual noetic effect? 

Show Links:

Dr. Eric Mason video clip

CARM - What is the noetic effect of sin?

Ligonier - The Noetic Effects of Sin

VOR Rewind - Are We Responsible for the Sins of our Fathers: A Response to Thabiti Anyabwile

This week we do a Rewind to when Chris and Rich responded to two articles written by Thabiti Anyabwile on The Gospel Coalition website.  Are Christians today responsible to repent for the actions of previous generations? On what basis can the sins of fathers be attributed to Christians today?

 

Articles by Thabiti Anyabwile:

 

We Await Repentance for Assassinating Dr. King

 

Admitting Things

Be Christlike, Not Biblical?

This week, a tweet from a professing Christian who endorses Critical Race Theory becomes the discussion for Chris and Rich. Is it possible to be Christlike without first being biblical? 

Show Link:

Link to tonight's Tweet

For Next Week's Show

Is Law Enforcement Evil? - One Christian's Plea

This week, Chris makes a solo run at a topic that is controversial and heated. Law enforcement is being readily demonized in the media and Chris makes the plea for Christians to be thoughtful and biblical as they evaluate the allegations being made.

Show Link:

Just Thinking episode - Black Lives Matter?

Racism and the Sin of Partiality

This week, Chris and Rich talk about Pastor Max Lucado's recent open confession of racism and inaction to combatting racism. They ask and discuss: Is his confession biblical? How should Christians view the modern claim of systemic racism? Should we seek to reconcile for the sins of past generations?

Show Links:

Weird News of the Week

WWUTT Video

San Antonio Report article

Just Thinking Episode - Black Lives Matter?

By What Standard book

STTK Article - Modern Day Idolatry

VOR Rewind - Cleaning the Outside of the Cup: A Christian Response to Social Issues

This week, let's look back at when Chris and Rich answered the question, should Christians seek to address moral issues of our day by trying to modify sinful behavior apart from the gospel?

Marxists Deconstruct Math: Two Plus Two Equals Five?

This week, Chris and Rich discuss how deconstructionism is being used to attack the certainty that math is universal. Why are Critical Theorists attacking math as an objective truth and what implications does this have for the Christian faith?

Show Links:

Article: Math is Not Relative But Critical Theory Is

Wikipedia Article: Deconstruction

Wokal Distance Tweet Thread (2+2=5)

Comedian John Crist Re-Examined: A Lack of Christian Repentance

This week, Chris and Rich look at John Crist's return to the public sphere and discuss his public statement about his actions. Noting a marked difference in Crist's language, they discuss whether he is exhibiting the fruit of repentance and why this matters to Christians.

 

Show Links:

Original Charisma News Article (2019)

John Crist Public Video Statement

Ligonier - The Fruit of Repentance

A Nation Under God's Wrath

This week, Chris discusses how the events of 2020 show America is a nation given over to a depraved mind according to Romans 1:18-32. Additionally, he asks for prayers for Rich and his family during a time of trials.

 

Show Links:

Disrn.com Article

MacArthur Statement - Christ, Not Caesar, is the Head of the Church

VOR Rewind - Comedian John Crist Examined: A Lack of Christian Accountability

With John Crist's recent public statement and return to social media, let's look back at when Chris and Rich first discussed Crist's public fall: "The Christian entertainment world has been rocked by the scandal of comedian John Crist's grossly immoral and sinful behavior. Chris and Rich ask how Crist's sins were missed and allowed to progress so far. What does this mean for the church? How can Christians prevent such persons from hurting the brethren in their midst? Join us for an extended episode on a difficult topic. Parental guidance is advised."

Show Links:

Charisma News Article