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VOR Rewind - Platforming Survivors in the Church

This week, we look back at when Chris and Rich responded to objections raised to Chris' article "Should We Platform Survivors to End Abuse in The Church?" Some readers questioned if the article sought to silence victims, if the Bible was truly the best source to treat trauma, and who is the church platforming? Chris and Rich seek to answer the objections biblically and with grace in a topic that can often be controversial.

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Truth Be Known Episode: The Problem With Platforming Abuse Victims

Hearts for the Lost Podcast

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VOR Rewind - Christ’s Church is Not a Safe Space

It's Rewind Time! In this episode, Chris and Rich discussed 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

The Passing of Beni Johnson and Bethel Church’s Theology of Healing

This week, Chris and Rich discuss the passing of Beni Johnson of Bethel Church in Redding, California. In this episode, we discuss our concern over the nature of Bethel's theology of healing, how God uses tragedy to bring people to salvation, and that it is our prayer that this time causes deep reflection on God's true gospel which brings repentance and faith.

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Christian Post Article

The Messed Up Church - Video

The Theology of Sickness and Healing - Bethel Video

Bethel - Core Values

Ten Reasons Why You Should Run Away From Bethel Redding

What is Bethel Church, Redding, CA? 

Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon - Glorious Gospel; Glorious God

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VOR Rewind - Should We Invite People to Church?

This week, we look back at when Rich and Chris discussed what is the church and who is it for? One of the golden calves of the Christian church in our age is inviting people to church to hear the gospel. We discussed this methodology and whether it should be a practice in the church.

Deconstructionism vs. The Reformation

This week, Chris and Rich discuss how professing evangelicals who engage in deconstructionism see themselves as practicing the principles of the Reformation. Is this comparison warranted or should Christians be on guard against destructive false teachings?

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STTK Article - Deconstruction is Not Reformation

Just Thinking Episode #117 - Evangelical Deconstructionism

Got Questions - What is Deconstruction?

Desiring God - What Does "Deconstruction" Even Mean?

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The Debate Over Secondary Issues in Scripture

This week, Chris and Rich discuss primary and secondary issues of Scripture. Does a doctrine being designated "secondary" mean it is irrelevant or should not be debated? 

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G3 Article - The Doctrine of Sympathy 

STTK - On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues."

Blue Letter Bible - The Writings of Paul

Christianity.Com - Paul's Letters

CARM - Doctrine Table

Ligonier - What is Sound Doctrine?

TGC - When Should Doctrine Divide?

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The Future of Abortion in America

This week, following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Chris and Rich address certain evangelical arguments about how to best end abortion. Some are arguing that Christians must cede authority to the government to provide for the needs of mothers, but is this biblical?

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VOR Episode - Whole Life Means Woke Life for Abortion

STTK Article - Is Roe the End?

STTK Article - Elitists Lecturing the Church About Abortion

Abort 73 Article - US Abortion Statistics

NY Times - Who Gets Abortions in America?

Karen Swallow Prior - I Prayed and Protested to End Roe. What Comes Next?

David French - The Pro-Life Movement's Work is Just Beginning

Is It Time to Leave the SBC?

This week, Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joins VOR. Following the SBC Annual Meeting, we discuss the drift of the denomination, the actions of its leaders, and ask the question: is it time for churches to leave the SBC?

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Donate to "Cessationist" Movie Project

STTK Article: On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues."

Megan Basham Article: Southern Baptists' #MeToo Moment

Tennessean New Site: Live Updates of Annual Meeting 

Dustin Benge Twitter Thread: What is a Pastor?

Rick Warren "Love Letter" to SBC - Video

VOR Visits Echo Zoe Radio: Discussion Cornucopia 2022

This week, Chris joins Andy Olson on the Echo Zoe Radio program for Discussion Cornucopia 2022. They talk about three different, but related topics from the Christian response to tragedy, being Salt and Light in the world, and the nature of our rights as Christians.

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Echo Zoe Ministries

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VOR Rewind - Has “Page CXVI” Abandoned the Faith?

One year ago, Chris and Rich addressed when professed Christian singer Latifah Alattas of "Page CXVI" publicly announced her affirmation of the LGBT community. They discussed the public statement she released on Facebook and biblically respond to her hermeneutic of "love." 

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Page CXVI Facebook Statement

"Sheologians" Article

Ligonier Article - True Love