Voice of Reason Radio

Christ's Church is Not a Safe Space

This week, Chris and Rich discuss one Millenial teen's call for the Church to become a safe space for alternate forms of worship.

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USA Today Article

VOR Rewind: What Does It Mean to Believe?

It's Rewind Time! Join us this week as Chris and Rich discuss what it means to believe in Christ. Is it a simple mental assent and agreement, or does the Bible reveal there is something more to it than that?

 

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True Belief - John MacArthur (sermon)

Is Your Salvation Secure in Christ?

This week, Chris and Rich tackle a controversial topic: who is responsible for maintaining your salvation? Must the Christian work to keep himself secure in Christ or are we eternally secure from the day we are redeemed?

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A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast

Under the Nib Podcast

Skillet Singer John Cooper article

Article - Can a Believer Lose Their Salvation?

Joshua Harris: A Symptom of the Cult of Christian Celebrity (Pt. 2)

This week, Chris and Rich continue their discussion of the issue of celebrity Christendom.  How can Christians avoid falling prey to celebrity idolatry?  Where ought our attentions and affections lie?

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Interesting News Item of the Week

Joshua Harris: A Symptom of the Cult of Christian Celebrity (Pt. 1)

This week, Chris and Rich discuss the public apostasy of Joshua Harris.  American evangelicalism has a deep fascination with celebrity Christians and pastors.  Unfortunately, this has led to deep hurt and disappointment when some of our favorite evangelical idols fall.  How can Christians avoid the cult of celebrity and its associated pitfalls?  Also, they make a plea for prayer for the victims of the El Paso shooting and request Christians to avoid political entanglements in the days to come.

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Fox News Artice - El Paso Shooting

Joshua Harris Instagram Post

Allen Nelson's Tweet

The Christian Fellowship of Suffering

This week, Rich and Chris discuss how Christians ought to minister to those who are enduring suffering and tribulation.

How Dare You Judge Me For Judging You!?

This week, Chris and Rich discuss the ever-popular and misapplied "doctrine" of "Thou Shalt Not Judge!"

The Fundamental Problem of Beth Moore

This week, Rich and Chris discuss popular evangelical teacher Beth Moore.  Ms. Moore has a fundamental issue that all Christians should be concerned with, the matter of to whose authority she actually submits.

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Open Letter Timeline

Beth Moore's Article About Changing Her Book

James White's Response to Beth Moore's article

Josh Buice Article - Why Your Pastor Should Say “No More” to Beth Moore

Josh Buice - Why the SBC Should Say “No More” to Beth Moore

VOR Rewind: Revoice, Women in Leadership, and the Word of God

On this Fourth of July Weekend, let's look back to the time Chris and Rich discussed the Revoice Conference as well as the debate within the SBC about women in leadership.  What does the Word of God say about these issues and how should we address the claims of those who promote questionable practices within the church?

VOR Rewind: Do You Take God’s Authority for Granted?

Take a trip back to the time when Rich and Chris discussed God's authority in the life of a believer, both in those who have authority over us and in our submission to His Word.